The Peerless Kobold (WN) Chapter 35 Discussion

This series is definitely still in it's early stages so at the moment I only have a few things to say about it (ended up having more to say than I thought so TLDR at the end). The first thing that stood out to me (and the most important considering the early stage the story is still at) is that the translations are EXCELLENT. You could tell me that this was originally written in English by an experienced writer and I would probably believe you. Furthermore a quick glance shows that this is being updated frequently and consistently.

Now as for the story itself, starts out as a basic reincarnation plot with the MC reincarnating into a kobold but it is still too early to say where exactly this is going. An important point to note is that he is reincarnating in the same world he lived his first life in. He is definitely NOT a Japanese person and so far there has been no signs of the stereotypical bragging about Japan you see in Isekai novels (no obsessions over rice, bathing or the whole re-creating Japan thing you often see in these sorts of stories- the MC has adapted rather well to kobold culture so far). That said there are still a couple non-intrusive references to Japanese culture, with a crow monster that appeared in a single scene being called Yatagarasu, the mention of soybeans in passing and the appearance of a goat like animal native to Japan that I had not heard of before I read this.

So far they have not made the MC totally and ridiculously overpowered with most battles being won more because he and his supporting cast fight smart rather than because he is totally unrivaled. Furthermore, the fights haven't been flawless victories either as there have been a few honestly rather brutal scenes. That said the MC IS growing very quickly. We will have to wait and see if they manage to strike the right balance or not going forward.

Overall I have found it to be a rather enjoyable read so far and would definitely recommend you to read this series. The only complaint I have about this currently is that the supporting cast has fallen somewhat flat. While they are definitely not just the usual cheer squad there to show how awesome the MC is, rather the opposite in fact with each of them having their own specialization with things they are better at than him, they do fall flat in the lack of characterization. I know them by name but there hasn't been much focus on showing their thoughts or personalities (with a couple exceptions for passing side characters that definitely feel like they will return later and that were done pretty well), so I can't really say I KNOW them. That said there is still plenty of room for growth and if they get the same treatment as those characters I mentioned, I will gladly update my review to be 5 stars.

TLDR: Translations are impeccable, still too early in the story to say where it is going to go and the characters fall a little flat but there is plenty of room for growth (and evidence the author can create that growth) and it could easily become worthy of a 5 star review in time.