Realize Online – A Gamer Who Loves to Play with Bug Tricks Overruns the eSports World with His Inhuman Skills

An extremely popular VRMMO “Real World Online” with a total of one billion players. Sora Aoi, a high school student, thinks about the game even when he sleeps and eats, and even logs in secretly during his breaks at school. But he doesn’t want to stand out, so he plays the game solo nowadays. He hides his face, helps people as a hobby in the game in order to imitate a hero. Then one day, he meets Rena Ginjo, a very beautiful girl who transferred to his school, and his life changes completely. “You’re the mysterious ‘Aoki Hayate (Blue Gale)’-san hero that’s all over the internet, right?　If you don’t want your true identity to be revealed, will you do what I say?” For some reason, she knows who he is, and Sora can’t help but show his gaming skills in front of many people. “I don’t want to stand out too much, but I can’t stop playing games!” Having devoted his entire youth to gaming, he shocks the world with a skill far beyond that of a professional gamer! A super ambitious work of VRMMO x Augmented Reality x eSports! This is the passionate and youthful heroic tale of a boy who yearns to be a hero.

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Realize Online – A Gamer Who Loves to Play with Bug Tricks Overruns the eSports World with His Inhuman Skills "Realize Online" definitely has a mouthful of a title, and after diving in, I can see why some readers are enjoying this lighthearted foray into the world of eSports. It's not groundbreaking, but it has a certain charm. ### First Impressions The premise is definitely unique. We have a protagonist deeply immersed in a VR game, essentially role-playing as his childhood hero. This dedication is both admirable and a little quirky, which immediately sets the stage for a fun, if not overly serious, adventure. The initial chapters do a decent job of establishing this world and the MC's motivations. ### What Works Well The writing is generally crisp and the characters' actions and motivations make sense, which is always a plus. I appreciate that the main character isn't portrayed as a complete idiot; he's shown to be intelligent and dedicated to his passions, which makes him relatable, even if his passion is a bit… niche. The shounen tag feels appropriate here; the story has a lighthearted feel, and the characters are presented with a youthful energy. The translation quality also appears to be solid, which significantly enhances the reading experience. ### Areas of Concern While the story is fun, the world-building feels a bit incomplete. It's a casual read, which is fine, but I'm hoping for a bit more depth as the story progresses. The plot so far seems to be focused on popularizing the game through eSports, with the MC being guided by Rena Ginjo. While this setup is entertaining, it remains to be seen if the narrative will evolve into something more substantial. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning While I won't delve into specifics, it's worth noting that the MC's identity is hidden, and he "can't help but show his gaming skills in front of many people" while masked. This could lead to some predictable yet potentially entertaining scenarios. ### Final Verdict Overall, "Realize Online" is a decent, casual read. It's not going to win any awards for groundbreaking storytelling, but it offers a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. If you're looking for a fun story with a quirky protagonist and a focus on eSports, this might be worth checking out. Just don't expect a deeply complex plot or intricate world-building (at least not yet). I'm cautiously optimistic that it will continue to improve and develop its world.