Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint has finally made it to MAL!
This is one of the few series I can preach about until I completely convert the listener. And that is because I found ORV to be completely FLAWLESS!
Omniscient Reader is a pretty refreshing addition to the list of manhwas with OP MCs because now we finally have an MC who is BY NO MEANS OP in physical strength.
His utilisation of knowledge and wits to adapt to the world, deviating from the one he read about in the web novel, is what makes this story interesting.
Story: 10/10
ORV starts with a simple concept but quickly becomes interesting because of its intricate world-building and attention to detail.
The protagonist, Kim Dokja, observes the world around him plummeting into an apocalyptic web novel he's been reading for years. As the web novel's sole reader, he knows more about the world than anyone else around him.
Thus, he has the golden opportunity to turn the outcome of the events around him in his favour.
Something worth mentioning - This apocalypse is a streaming service to certain celestial beings called constellations, who sponsor the characters they enjoy watching. They keep the story lively and also help the reader view the scenarios though different perspectives.
Each chapter of ORV satisfies no matter where in the arc you are, and every chapter delivers the right amount of humour and seriousness.
Art: 10/10
ORV is illustrated by the same studio that illustrates Solo Leveling.
So, needless to say, the art here is one of the best out there.
Characters: 10/10
None of the characters in the story come across as hollow.
ORV has portrayed its characters so well that it puts many series to shame in such a short number of chapters.
The protagonist, Kim Dokja, is a realist. He is neither too evil nor too good and can adapt to the situation as required. The way Dokja handles scenarios and outsmarts them never fails to amuse the reader.
However, even our seemingly invulnerable protagonist has his own secrets, making his character even more interesting.
The side characters are amazing too as none of them seems lacking and they all seem to be growing well with Dokja.
All of them have unique personalities, and Dokja's party manages to cover almost all different types of characters.
The character interactions are precious, and one can never get enough of them. None of the interactions comes across as forced or wasted, which is a rare sight in this genre.
Enjoyment: 10/10
The comedy here is better than any other similar webtoon out there. The story has its dark moments, and the comedy helps relax the mood.
The constellation reactions are pretty fun too, and they keep this webtoon lively with their reactions on every event in the story.
Seeing Dokja mess around with the minds of his viewers is absolutely hilarious!
Overall: 10/10
No second thoughts here. I've been waiting for this series to be added to MAL for months to leave my absolutely positive review.
This series is as close to perfection as a story can get.
There are no plotholes or flaws in the story, and that is something you can't find anywhere else.
ORV has a very positive review from the web novel readers, so don't expect it to lose its charm anytime soon.
TL;DR Give ORV a shot. Anyone who's into adventure or isekai and isn't reading ORV is missing out on a lot of fun.
Thanks for bearing with this essay of mine! I could preach more, but I don't know when to stop.
Take it from me: If Solo Leveling gets a successful anime adaptation, this series will DEFINITELY get an anime adaptation.
