The Reincarnation Of The Strongest Exorcist In Another World~ These Monsters Are Too Weak Compared To My Monsters~

Haruyoshi, the strongest exorcist was on the verge of death after the betrayal of his companions. Hoping to be happy in the next life, he tried the secret technique of reincarnation and was sent to a different world! Born into a family of magicians, the magic he failed to inherit was nothing compared to his previous skills as an exorcist. “Who needs magic? I’ll survive in this world with my old techniques!”

Original Publisher

futabasha

English Publisher

j-novel club

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Reincarnation Of The Strongest Exorcist In Another World~ These Monsters Are Too Weak Compared To My Monsters~ Okay, so I dove into "The Reincarnation Of The Strongest Exorcist In Another World~ These Monsters Are Too Weak Compared To My Monsters~" with a healthy dose of skepticism, given the, uh, *modest* overall rating. It's an isekai, so I knew what I was potentially getting into: OP protagonist, monster taming, and maybe some cute girls thrown in for good measure. Did it subvert my expectations? Not entirely, but it definitely had some interesting points. ### First Impressions My initial impression was pretty standard isekai fare. We've got our reincarnated exorcist, ridiculously strong, and plopped into a new world where he's basically a walking cheat code. The early chapters set up the premise well enough, introducing the yokai element and hinting at the protagonist's past life. I found myself intrigued by the potential for some unique world-building, but also a little wary of the "dense protagonist" tag that seemed to follow him around. ### What Works Well I think the strongest aspect of this novel is its action. The fight scenes are well-choreographed, and the protagonist's powers are genuinely impressive. The blend of magic and what seems to be some sort of pseudo-scientific logic is also a nice touch, making the power system feel a bit more grounded than in your average isekai. The story has some interesting arcs like the Hero Rescuing and Adventurer arc. Also, I found the story doesn't artificially extend itself and each volume is an adventure. ### Areas of Concern Okay, let's talk about the elephant in the room: the protagonist. While his power level is appealing, his personality can be a bit… frustrating. He's often portrayed as naive and detached, seemingly lacking a genuine connection to the world around him. Also, his character is inconsistent because he keeps saying that he's resolving himself to give up on laying low, but then does the exact opposite over and over again. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers have pointed out instances where the MC's lack of empathy becomes particularly jarring. For example, in one arc involving demon trafficking, his initial reaction is to prioritize legality over morality, only acting after being prompted by someone else. This kind of passivity can make it hard to root for him, even if he is ridiculously powerful. ### Final Verdict "The Reincarnation Of The Strongest Exorcist In Another World~ These Monsters Are Too Weak Compared To My Monsters~" is a decent, if somewhat flawed, isekai novel. The action is solid, the world-building has potential, but the protagonist's characterization could use some work. It's a decent time-killer if you're looking for something light and action-packed, but don't expect a groundbreaking narrative. I'd say give it a try if you're a fan of the genre, but be prepared for some moments of frustration.