Ichiman-nen Ikita Furofushi no Ore, Shinu Houhou o Sagashite Tabishitetara Naze ka Eiyuu ni Natteta

”I’ve been tired of living…” My name is Perez Gantor. I’ve become immortal for 10.000 years and had tired of it. It was when a witch curses me with immortality and back then I was saying, “You called this curse, no, this is a blessing!” Now I want to punch that guy very much. Being unkillable is very tiring. Just keep living was already pretty exhausting and almost made me crazy. To be honest, at the time I turned 5,000 years old, I was already at my limit. But the only thing that holds me until now is my will to survive. I even almost tried everything just to pass my time. But, I’ve been sick of it! Now I’m going to stop it! So I have left my home to set out on a journey to break the curse and die. In the span of my life for 10,000 years, I’ve become so overpowered and so knowledgeable after trained a lot and studying in my spare time. Afterward, using them on my travels and unknowingly I had solved the problems that occurred in various places. Because of this, they began to call me a hero. Being treated like a hero, many people start depending on me and leading it more difficult to find a way to die. “When the hell am I going to die?!” I was screaming from the bottom of my heart.

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Ichiman-nen Ikita Furofushi no Ore, Shinu Houhou o Sagashite Tabishitetara Naze ka Eiyuu ni Natteta This title, which translates to "I've Been Immortal for 10,000 Years, and When I Went Traveling to Find a Way to Die, I Became a Hero for Some Reason," immediately grabbed my attention. Who *doesn't* love a good immortal protagonist trying to off themselves in increasingly ridiculous ways? I dove in hoping for some dark humor and maybe a touch of existential angst. ### First Impressions The premise is definitely the strongest hook. An immortal MC, weary of existence and actively seeking oblivion, is a trope I can get behind. The initial chapters set up a lighthearted, comedic tone, which was promising. It felt like it was going to be a fun, non-serious adventure. ### What Works Well The interactions between the characters are genuinely entertaining. The author does a decent job of creating a dynamic where the MC's vast knowledge contrasts with his sometimes-dumb actions, leading to humorous situations. While not groundbreaking, the character tropes are familiar and easy to engage with, making for a generally enjoyable read, at least initially. The "overpowered protagonist" aspect is handled well enough to avoid feeling completely stale, leaning more into the comedic potential of the situation. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, the humor seems to be a bit hit-or-miss. There are mentions of recurring jokes that quickly wear thin, becoming repetitive and detracting from the overall experience. This reliance on the same comedic beats can make the story feel stagnant after a while. More concerning is the indication that the series might be abandoned. Reaching chapter 52 only to find no further updates is a significant letdown. ### Final Verdict While "Ichiman-nen Ikita Furofushi no Ore..." starts strong with an intriguing premise and some genuinely funny moments, it seems to falter due to repetitive humor and, potentially, abandonment by the author. If you're looking for a lighthearted, non-serious read and don't mind the risk of an unfinished story, it might be worth checking out. However, be prepared for some potentially grating jokes and the possibility of hitting a dead end. For me, the potential was there, but the execution ultimately falls a bit short.