The Hero Who Returned From Another World Becomes an Influencer in the Real World Where Dungeons Have Appeared and Makes Money!

An ordinary-looking junior high school student, Ryoji Furuya, had a secret. During spring break before his third year of junior high, he was suddenly summoned to another world. After ten years of hardship, he defeated the Demon King and returned to his original world. Moreover, Ryoji didn’t age at all and returned at the exact time he was summoned to the other world. However, right after returning, his parents died in an accident. He had conflicts with relatives at the funeral, and suddenly, familiar dungeons appeared all over the world. The world changed drastically as energy, metals, and essential materials for convenient living could only be obtained from these dungeons. A small number of people with “adventurer traits” began to level up inside the dungeons, earning significant achievements and making money. Due to the effects of being active in two worlds, Ryoji had adventurer traits but no displayed job and his level remained at 1. Abandoned by his childhood friend who had excellent adventurer qualities, Ryoji started his activities at his own pace, earning a large amount of money and becoming an influencer. With no particular life goal, where will Ryoji’s tomorrow lead him?

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Hero Who Returned From Another World Becomes an Influencer in the Real World Where Dungeons Have Appeared and Makes Money! Okay, that title is a mouthful, right? I dove into this web novel with a mix of curiosity and trepidation, and I've got to say, my feelings are pretty mixed. It's got all the ingredients for a fun, escapist read – a returning hero, dungeons, social media stardom – but the execution, unfortunately, leaves something to be desired. ### First Impressions The premise is definitely intriguing. Our protagonist, back from another world, finds himself in a reality where dungeons have popped up. The initial setup, with the protagonist being betrayed and underestimated, feels like a well-worn trope. It's the classic underdog story, and I was initially hooked, waiting for the satisfying power-up and revenge arc. ### What Works Well The idea of blending fantasy with the modern influencer culture is genuinely interesting. The concept of our hero using his otherworldly skills to dominate the streaming world does have its moments. I found the initial rise to fame somewhat entertaining, and the potential for commentary on internet culture is there, even if not fully realized. The action sequences, when they appear, are reasonably well-paced and provide a decent level of excitement. ### Areas of Concern However, the story suffers from a lack of depth. The characters feel flat, and their motivations are often unclear. The "childhood friend" dynamic, which seems central to the early plot, comes across as rushed and unconvincing. The power scaling also feels somewhat arbitrary, with the protagonist becoming overpowered a little too quickly. The world-building, too, is fairly generic, relying on familiar fantasy tropes without adding much in the way of originality. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, here's where I have to tread carefully. There's a plot point involving the childhood friend falsely claiming pregnancy and then seemingly self-destructing. I found this whole sequence jarring and poorly handled. It felt like a cheap attempt at drama and didn't contribute anything meaningful to the overall narrative. Also, the quick transition to "high class" girls fawning over the protagonist felt forced and contributed to the harem elements that, in my opinion, detract from the story. ### Final Verdict "The Hero Who Returned From Another World Becomes an Influencer in the Real World Where Dungeons Have Appeared and Makes Money!" has a compelling premise, but ultimately falls short due to underdeveloped characters, a predictable plot, and questionable writing choices. While the influencer aspect is a unique twist, the story needs more depth and nuance to truly shine. It's an okay read if you're looking for some mindless entertainment, but don't expect anything groundbreaking.