Genius Mage Who Uses Fists

Not reccomended, mc is brain boiling

sorry to disappoint fellow daoist but I don't. though I'll just give some korean novels similar to the "came back after ____ years" concept.
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- A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special
- Player who returned after 10000 years
- I Came Back And Conquered It All
- Descent of the Demon God (Sequel to Nano Machine)
- Kill the Hero
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or just a k-novel in general
- Grandson of the Holy Emperor is a Necromancer
- Only I Am a Necromancer
- Seoul's Station Necromancer
- I Alone Level Up
- A Ranker who lives twice
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Amazing story with romance, suspense with action. I read all chapters in day. Satan deserves to die, that evil one

so author  that's it????

Great story, beautiful writing style. Expensive to read though.

Try sketching some half-naked women, or occasionally fully nude, in positions that prominently display their backsides, underwear, or pointed, large, firm breasts, or all of these elements within a single scene, as they perform contortions to reveal everything simultaneously. Then incorporate dialogue such as "hacking this," "hacking that," "corrupting files," "setting up firewalls," "my skirt is too heavy, I'd better take it off," along with some weak crime investigation or mercenary storylines and some clichéd philosophical questions that contribute nothing novel to the Ghost in the Shell series.

*BOOM*

You now have Stand Alone Complex 2: Man-Machine Interface, an utter waste that I wouldn't recommend  
even to the most die-hard fans of Ghost in the Shell.

Note: The overall rating is 2 only because the artwork is mediocre.  

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It took me 22 years and numerous readings before I felt like I truly "got" the original Ghost in the Shell, and perhaps the same will happen with its sequel. But for now, after my first read-through, my initial impression is simply one of complete confusion.  

The dialogue is thick with technical, political, economic, and philosophical terminology. Honestly, I found it nearly impossible to follow what was happening in the story at any given moment. If understanding Motoko's reasons for going somewhere or doing something is this challenging, there’s no way I can grasp the larger plot. The author's notes that sporadically appear in the margins offer a bit of assistance, but they’re an awkward fix at best.  

For a series renowned for its badass weaponry, intense shootouts, and dynamic fight scenes, there’s surprisingly little action to be found here. Most "action" sequences merely depict Motoko's naked, ephemeral form drifting through cyberspace as she issues commands about viruses, mazes, and defensive barriers. This continues for page after page. While the artist may have succeeded in visually representing hacker battles in the year 2035, the result isn’t particularly thrilling or engaging.  

Masamune's artwork remains impressive even today, but with hindsight, I must admit his anatomy can be a bit off; there are Rob Liefeld-like waistlines everywhere, and countless panels seem deliberately framed to highlight butts or crotches. Interpret that as you wish. Masamune was undoubtedly one of the early adopters of computers in manga creation, so you’ll encounter plenty of CG models and coloring. Some of it works well, but the occasional black-and-white pages feel like a refreshing treat.  

I’m not a die-hard Ghost in the Shell fan, but I’ve always been curious enough to dip into the series from time to time. Based on my limited exposure, this ranks among the weaker entries. It has its strengths, but it might take a few years before I attempt to unravel it again.

It's beyond me how this manga can be so bad. The art is truly terrible. I understand that 3D CGI might be easier or refreshing in the manga world, but wow, does it look awful. Overall, it feels like the author didn't put much effort into the manga because even without the CGI, it seems like he just copy-pasted generic characters onto some vague backgrounds. The story is practically non-existent. You won't find anything enjoyable or good here. It's the worst manga I've read so far.  

By the way, I'll leave this here too. Masamune Shirow should be kissing Mamoru Oshii's feet because he took Shirow's mediocre manga and turned it into almost a masterpiece. I'm not gonna lie; reading the books after watching the film was a real disappointment.  

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