I’m Reborn as a Villainous Lord Who Gets Killed by a Hero, and Because I Trained Too Hard in the Beginning, I End up Taking the Hero’s Position~I’m Being Targeted by a Resentful Hero, but I’m Completely Unaware of It~

When I woke up, I was reborn as Ooga Duke Bryant, the villainous lord of the doujin eroge “Darkness Fantasy” Ooga is a villainous lord who humiliates girls and is killed by a hero in the early stages of the game. In order to avoid such a doomed future, I trained my body and magic in the early stages of the game, and as a result… “Huh? Aren’t you too weak, hero?” “Damn…! I’m supposed to be the hero!” In fact, the hero was a reincarnated person and the creator of the game. “I am the creator of this game, the god of this world, and yet…” The villain decided to take away the hero’s position. “Ooga-sama is the true hero!” “Really, …I’m supposed to be the villain.”

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on *I’m Reborn as a Villainous Lord Who Gets Killed by a Hero, and Because I Trained Too Hard in the Beginning, I End up Taking the Hero’s Position~I’m Being Targeted by a Resentful Hero, but I’m Completely Unaware of It~* ### First Impressions Okay, let's be honest, the title alone is a mouthful, right? It screams "isekai" and promises a wild ride. The premise is intriguing: a reborn villain, unexpected power, and a hero with a grudge. It definitely piqued my interest enough to dive in. ### What Works Well The protagonist is surprisingly likeable. He's got that classic overworked Japanese salaryman backstory, which makes him relatable despite being reborn as an aristocrat. I enjoyed his dedication to training, even if it leads to some unintended consequences. Seeing him accidentally stumble into the hero's role is a fun twist on the typical villain redemption arc. There's a certain charm in watching him be completely oblivious to the hero's resentment, especially since he's just trying to do his best. The world-building also seems reasonably solid, providing a decent backdrop for the story to unfold. ### Areas of Concern While the premise is interesting, I found some elements a bit… repetitive. The female characters, while described as beautiful, felt somewhat one-dimensional. The focus on physical attributes, while perhaps fitting the genre, did detract from their overall development. The plot can also feel a bit slow at times, especially in the early chapters. I would have liked to see a bit more depth in the relationships between the characters, beyond the surface-level interactions. ### Final Verdict *I’m Reborn as a Villainous Lord Who Gets Killed by a Hero, and Because I Trained Too Hard in the Beginning, I End up Taking the Hero’s Position~I’m Being Targeted by a Resentful Hero, but I’m Completely Unaware of It~* is a mixed bag. It has a likeable protagonist and an interesting premise, but it's held back by some predictable tropes and a lack of depth in certain areas. If you're looking for a lighthearted isekai with a unique twist, this might be worth a try. Just be prepared for some familiar genre conventions along the way. Ultimately, I'd give it a solid **2.5/5**.