Publishing , (Dec 2020 - Present)
In the mysterious, RPG dungeon-like Tower, Confucius Kim lives a mundane existence, envying all the star hunters. One day, his wish for more is granted with a legendary skill to copy others' abilities... at the cost of his life. Before he can make sense of it, he's killed by the #1 hunter, the Flame Emperor! But this activates his skill and now he's copied a new one, the ability to travel back in time upon death. How will Confucius use these skills to outplay the competition and rise to the top? (Source: Tapas Media)
Cathrax
a year agoThis Manhwa has a really bad title. Which sucks since this story is one of the best I have ever read.\r\n\r\nIt has a start that gets you intrigued. At the start this story is about Kim Gong-ja climbing the tower. Then it becomes a story about him helping people and the stories of those people.\r\n\r\nThe art is a crazy good especially later into the series. One of the best parts of the art is how they use shading and light to draw the eye. When it deviates from its normal art style it is still amazingly well done.\r\n\r\nWithout a doubt the best arc is floor\n ...\n 21. It is among the best story arcs I have ever read from Asia. I think it stands along side The Golden Age arc from Berserk, The Farming arc from Vinland Saga, and The Coalition Invasion arc from Kingdom.\r\n\r\nOverall this series is amazing. I can guaranteed you will regret not reading this amazing series.
yakinsidekayak
a year agoArt is great, story is great, the characters are pretty good, and the fights are good. The underlying theme of the story is really interesting and isn\'t just some one off thing they bring up a few times to check some boxes to get reviews up.\r\n\r\nI would give it a 10 out of 10 except the beginning is weird because the MC takes a fast 180 when he gets his powers, but even that part is still pretty good. \r\n\r\nWhen the next season comes out I might update my rating to a 10/10 but we will see what its like.\r\n\r\nAnyways, this is a really good\n ...\n read especially for player manhwa fans that are tired of reading solo leveling copies with worse art.
IgnatiusTheFirst
2 years agoThis review is short because everyone review hella long, so i make it short and quickly. I read both season 1 and season 2. Season 1 review, its amazing, everything amazing down to the last bite. Reason its simple, mc start as nobody, then he idolize someone that actually evil, suddenly some random card give you maybe 'powerful skill' that steal skill the person who kill you. Man the first one going really insane he does everything really dark, it cost his life. Determination is really strong here, i like him. The weakness of this season 1 is lack of mental being death multiple times.\n ...\n There is none, they probably show it in novel but in adaptation there is none. They also show how bad the world is and how bad the human is also, in every possible way. Ok thats enough season 1 review\r\n\r\nSeason 2 review, this is one of biggest let down, i dont know its novel fault or adaptation fault, but clearly author do really wrong thing. First thing, there are so many plothole everywhere, no explanation, no single clue around. I read people comment reasoning which make sense how the plot running but again, people who dont know, will forever dont know till they look for it. Second one, mc action kinda no justify by situation they are get into, Instead doing safe option which develop something to do something, he beg to learn something b*llsh*t that not even single clue that can solve current problem. Again i dont know, maybe adaptation fault or novel fault, this is clearly leftover everywhere, i read it season 1 so emotionally invested, while season 2, i read it in poker face, nothing amazing happened. The good thing is they keep up with interested background story and also struggle of each newly introduce character. Cool worldbuilding also.\r\n\r\nFinal thought, i just put it in conclusion, i still enjoy reading this while lying on the sofa or sitting in office. I put mixed feeling, i probably revisit this review once this manhwa out from season break (currently season break) and review it back for season 3 end.\r\n\r\n7/10 Exceed my expectation but still have flaw\r\n\r\nNote : The title kinda feel so wrong imo, they could give better title, because again, title didnt justify anything in story\r\n\r\nand again this is purely my opinion
Meowingtrash
2 years agoIt\'s an interesting read with a shit title. When I initially started this series, I went in with the headspace that this *could* result in a stereotypical power fantasy in a tower, and the first chapter, while interesting, still had the power fantasy mindset instilled in me. \r\n\r\nWhat started out with a man complaining about his situation and eventually going towards a more revenge-type storyline, my hope was dwindling about whether or not this will end up in edgy drivel. Eventually, after this storyline is completed, you are left with an amazing ability to use for future reference, but I went in with a liking\n ...\n towards his ability, but worry for his morals. \r\n\r\nBut what this manhwa appeals with isn\'t just its ability. Having an amazing ability is not what decides whether this is worth reading or not. Isekai is famous for this, for having an interesting premise but terrible execution. This manhwa is different because the storylines include a sympathetic storyline for NPCs. Yes, the NPC\'s stories are integral to the story. They are ancient stories long ago, from another world, and eventually, end with tragedy. This manhwa is not just about hitting hard and saving hot female girls. No, it\'s about exploring other stories with a cast that are wary of each other but also have abilities that even the main character struggles with. Yes, the main character is powerful, with probably the most overpowered ability, but the people around him are amazingly talented too and are respected individuals to remember. Not only that, the main character can insert what type of ending he\'s going for, and thankfully he\'s not the type to go, 'Kill everything, fuck other people, I\'m the most right person in this tower,' he\'s got an actual interest in facilitating his connection to the world in a positive way. \r\n\r\nOnly one season has passed by so far, but I\'m pleasantly surprised after that terrible SSS-type title.
FellowDude
2 years agoThis is a great manhua.\r\nCharacters are great, amazing actually.\r\nPlot is so good.\r\nStory telling is good.\r\nArt could be better, it lacks quite a bit in this department. Although it has it\'s very good moments.\r\nCan be genuinely funny at times.\r\nDoesn\'t feel very much like a power fantasy due to how much the main character suffers to achieve his goals.\r\nCharacter growth is great.\r\nThis is a story that will not make you relate to the protagonist. He is a very extreme character. And a very well written one. I have not read the light novel, but I can say that season one and two of the manga are good.\n ...\n It seems that at the end of season two they hint heavily on that the wall he romance next season. So if that bothers you, be warned. \r\n\r\n8/10 definitely recommend
amaanu01
2 years agoA great power fantasy/dungeon-based manhwa with a unique story to distinguish itself amongst its peers.\r\n\r\nStory: 8/10\r\nThe story is great, the power of our MC is something I haven\'t seen done before. The lore is absolutely amazing, with the various quests and environments created in the tower. The only thing I would want to criticize is the pacing, because the way the story is going, it seems that it would need at least 500 chapters for completion.\r\n\r\nArt: 10/10\r\nThe art is phenomenal, with uniquely designed backgrounds, scenarios, environments, and characters. The side characters have great memorable designs as well. The action is great too.\r\n\r\nCharacter: 9/10\r\nAll of the\n ...\n characters are nicely written with their own goals and purposes. I really like the murim-based floor and the two characters there. The only issue I had was with the MC as I think he needs more development. This will probably happen soon though.\r\n\r\nEnjoyment: 10/10\r\nExtremely entertaining throughout, and highly recommended for readers of Solo Leveling, Tower of God, and Second Life Ranker.