Sep 30, 2024
The premise of being stranded on an island with beautiful women is not new, but I found this story to be enjoyable.
Firstly, this manga is trashy. If you’re looking for a grounded survival story, this isn’t it.
Secondly, this story is a harem. It can be difficult to find good harems out there, partly because there’s a lot of cock blocking and dense protagonists to go around. This manga, however, gets straight into what the viewers want to see. The self-insert protagonist (who is a survivalist) fools around with the women. He doesn’t fight it, fear it, or avoid it (with some exceptions). There is no
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unnecessary drama or B.S. that keeps the lead and the women apart.
Thirdly, there’s a lot of convenience built into the story. The lead has most of what he needs to survive on the island. Characters that have skill sets conducive to survival turn up. The animals and food are easy to obtain and maintain, which makes subsisting a breeze for the group. This can be a drawback for those who want more realism out of the story. I believe the survival aspect to be secondary to the romance. The narrative's setup is intended to place Hokage (the lead) in a position where he is the most desirable man on the island. It’s unsurprising that there’s a lot of plot convenience involved to make that possible.
The tension in the story hinges on several factors. One, whether the women will get along with one another (harem-wise). Two, the antagonists. The other group is significant because it challenges Hokage’s strength on the island. They make it difficult for Hokage's party to feel truly safe. Three, returning home. Some people miss their old life while others prefer living a “free” life on the island. Presenting this was good because it wouldn’t make sense if everyone wanted to stay. It addresses what the future might look like for the group should they survive. All in all, I’m glad that the story provides other things to think about besides the fan service.
Now onto some things I did not like. The enemy group is comically evil. This group boils down to "rich brothers are evil because they are rich." There are also some characters that cock block a bit. These characters enter later on but serve little purpose besides interrupting erotic scenes. Additionally, the plot conveniences can be a bit much even if you're willing to suspend disbelief. One of the women in the harem has a group of monkeys she directs to complete survival tasks, for instance. Lastly, characters are one dimensional - particularly the people that enter the group later on. One individual who likes working out repeats the word "muscle" because that is all he cares about. One dimensional characters are par for the course but these recent additions have been especially bad.
For what it is it ticks the boxes. If you’re a fan of trashy romance stories, this one is enjoyable. If not, it's probably best to skip this (unless you have some time to kill).
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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