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If this does not get another chapter to tie lose ends, I will commit many crimes. Is This Hero For Real starts out as a typical 'revenge isekai' where Kang Hansoo gets sent into the wilderness of another world when he asks to go home. However, when you expect him to get revenge on those who had betrayed him, he doesn't, he stands out as (at most times) a morally righteous person. Side characters also get their time in the spotlight without feeling like they take up too much of the story, where you get to see the side characters' perspectives and what they see in the world. Is This Hero For Real takes its time building the surroundings of the world, and fleshing out the characters' personalities and powers. The art style is phenomenal for this type of story, and is very good even in the most mundane situations, to intense battles. Those who are looking for a fun read which is very easy to get into should read this.


-------------------------- SPOILERS FOR THE ENDING AND LAST COUPLE CHAPTER OF IS THIS HERO FOR REAL -----------------------------


HOWEVER, the last chapter feels unjustifiable in what it does. When people say endings matter, this is incredibly true for Is This Hero For Real. During the last couple of chapters of the story, Kang Hansoo gains a powerup which can only be described as plot armor while facing the demon king. The last few chapters felt incredibly underwhelming and confusing. When the demon king is defeated on chapter 101, Hanwoo does get his body back and faces ZERO consequences for his actions. The ending felt like there should be more for the side characters, and also gives zero explanations for why Diaroka is on Earth with Hansoo. Not only this, but also no mentions of the leveling / power system are mentioned when they are back on Earth.


Is This Hero For Real should have had a better ending, it also feels like there is much more to add onto the story past its manhwa ending. There is a high probability that the ending was rushed, because the series was axed, but we can only hope for more.