I Became The Strongest With The Failure Frame “abnormal State Skill” As I Devastated Everything

7.7/10
Read: 36.2/36.2+
Bookmarked? Yes

I had previously read this manga two years ago, when it was initially released, and I thought it was another revenge mc with a harem since those stories were popping back then. I ultimately ended up dropping it because of the slime pet (yes, really) because I thought the mc was invincible due to his stats. However, part of my issue was the author’s blame because nothing is ever explained in the story and nothing still has been explained. There are a few mentions of what the world is going through and how the heroes’ are needed but they only occur in the later chapters, approximately two years worth of content later. Along with this, some of the characters in the manga are made to be incredibly idealistic and idiotic. I know a revenge manga is supposed to have scum of the earth, obnoxious people but there’s a limit to how bad everyone could be. Well, after all this bashing, I guess I should appreciate it as well. Though there are some absolutely annoying characters, there are a select few that have a purpose other than to join a harem which is shocking to have nowadays. I can’t clearly explain why I like this more than the similar kind of mangas but a major factor is from the mc recognizing he has become a scumbag and has to adapt to that persona; another perk is the mc not being a horny bastard. To comment on the art, it’s at the upper echelon as far as revenge mangas go. Well, that’s about it. It’s very hard for revenge stories to escape from the stereotype of an edgy cringe lord read, but this one isn’t embracing that feeling, perhaps due to the more “serious” tone. Give it a shot if you enjoy op revenge mangas on the more serious side but don’t expect any insane world building.

PS: By the time this manga finishes, I would have a PHD, kids, and had moved on from the weeb culture. In other words, it’ll finish in 9 or so years.

Reading Rankings (Portnoy inspired)
10- God’s penmanship
9- Must-read. Drop everything else.
8- Instant bookmark
7- Entertaining
6- Good to past time
5- Nothing good nor bad
4- Lacks basics
3- bad. 
2- Tr@sh
1- W@ste of time
0- Why?

Unless there is a Christmas miracle/curse, all scores are finalized, and I have an innate bias towards stories with snip-bits of romance.