I know a lot of people are complaining about the bland mc.
But, I don't think the current score is deserving for how much better it is than most isekais.
There is real implications and developments from supporting characters; author shows that people's lives are at stake that we don't often see in fantasy worlds. They are human, not like rpg chars; they see their limits and back off. Furthermore, characters, like most, will be surprised by mc's power, but, they come to understand it and slowly trust him. Moreover, they too improve, overcoming mental barriers.
Despite mc is op in strength, the story makes it clear he has his own flaws as well. Living in a forest with only a kind mom for 16 years, he should be pure. Having his previous memories, he can't grasp his new reality as well as magic, swords, and monsters were only fiction to him.
He knows who he truly likes, wants to pursue, and where to draw the line, whether in the magic he develops or the relationships he forms as he even chooses to hold back in order to take his relationship more slowly.
There are definitely some complaints as there will always be. One thing, you should expect the Japanese cliches if you are going to choose to read this series. At this point, you have to come to understand where the Japanese author and his target audience would want. Cheat abilities and obvious flags are inherent in any non-serious Japanese manga. The people who usually buy want to escape the trudge of work and life; they want to feel rewarded and accepted.
For the plot, there is nothing special. There are obvious expectations built of meeting dangerous monsters or world-building moment in each mini-arc. But, the adventuring part is where it really shines through. There are numerous isekais mentioning the Adventurer's guild, but, it never becomes a big part of the story and bring the mood I seek of the traditional Adventurer's guild. Moreover, I appreciate the guild ranks people based on their contributions and experience, leaving out the tedious explanations for other traditional ranking systems.
Overall: 7/10
Characters: 8/10
Plot: 6/10
Mangadex score: 9/10
I would only recommend it if you want to read an isekai and have read all the good stuff left. This series isn't anything to take seriously but is a good break from the super generic cheat isekais that have been churning out left and right these days.
Edit: I caught up, and it starts to downhill after like chpt 27. I suggest dropping bc at that point it’s not about development anymore, and more just every char that mc meets have special inherent powers bc of their lineages—‘higher’ beings (author even says ‘chosen ones’.
