Jashin ni Tensei Shitara Haika no Maou-gun ga Sassoku Metsubou Shisou Nandaga, Dousureba Indaro ka

After going to the great beyond, Hirano Bonta was reincarnated as an Evil God. Descending upon the Demon Lands, he came across his follower, the 108th Demon Lord, the <Dethroned Crown Prince> Drake. A fortuitous omen…thought Drake, who had suffered a great defeat in battle, leaving him with only 200 underlings. On top of that, pursuers were hot on his tail; he was between a rock and a hard place. But the genius strategist Drake was not ready to give up just yet. Despite the crisis, he still held the ambition of unifying his nation once again. The history-geek Hirano was super excited and was determined to support Drake as an Evil God, but as a newbie Evil God there was little he could do…just how will they get through this together?!

Original Publisher

alphapolis

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Jashin ni Tensei Shitara Haika no Maou-gun ga Sassoku Metsubou Shisou Nandaga, Dousureba Indaro ka "Jashin ni Tensei Shitara Haika no Maou-gun ga Sassoku Metsubou Shisou Nandaga, Dousureba Indaro ka" – try saying that five times fast! What a mouthful of a title, but I dove in with high hopes, intrigued by the premise of an evil god reincarnating into a failing demon lord's army. The ratings seemed promising, and I was ready for a potentially unique and engaging read. ### First Impressions My initial impression was one of definite potential. The story immediately throws you into the thick of it, and the protagonist's cleverness is apparent from the get-go. I found myself chuckling at the absurd situation he's thrust into – a demon lord's army on the brink of collapse! It felt like a refreshing change of pace from the usual overpowered main characters. ### What Works Well The humor definitely stands out. I found myself laughing out loud at the protagonist's internal monologues and his attempts to wrangle the incompetent demon army. The strategic elements were also engaging; it's not just brute force, but clever planning that seems to drive the narrative. The unique plot, as others have pointed out, is a breath of fresh air in a genre often saturated with similar tropes. The tags indicate a level system, which I'm always a sucker for, but more importantly, the clever protagonist and focus on strategy really grabbed my attention. ### Areas of Concern The biggest issue, and it's a significant one, is the translation status. The fact that the translation appears to be discontinued is a major deterrent. It's frustrating to get invested in a story only to have it abruptly cut off. This makes it difficult to fully recommend, as the experience is incomplete. While the initial chapters are enjoyable, the lack of ongoing translation casts a long shadow. ### Final Verdict "Jashin ni Tensei Shitara Haika no Maou-gun ga Sassoku Metsubou Shisou Nandaga, Dousureba Indaro ka" has the potential to be a truly great web novel. The humor, clever protagonist, and unique premise are all incredibly appealing. However, the discontinued translation is a serious issue that prevents me from giving it a wholehearted recommendation. If you're willing to take the risk of reading what's available and hoping for a future revival, then it might be worth your time. But be warned, you might be left wanting more!