#ex rank supporting role’s replay in a prestigious school

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Class 0 Dynamic

3-0 : *Professor Im -> hands on her hip, students -> collapsed on the ground* "You lack training! Your poor weak muscles! Let's train more!"

2-0: *Professor Jegal -> open the door to the classroom to see his students circling and worshipping the big Jegal statue in the middle of the room* "Jegal-ssaem the best!" "..."

1-0: *Elegant tea party with Professor Ham~ Shalalalala~* "I hope the others can join soon." *Sips tea and eat snacks*

[lin-euishin]

Ex-Rank Supporting Role’s Replay in a Prestigious School

Korean Name: 명문고 EX급 조연의 리플레이

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, School Life, Sci-fi, Slice of Life

Synopsis:

When I cleared the final chapter of a game that was a national failure, I became a side character within it.

A non-standard, immeasurable, EX-rank unnamed side character.

Novel Updates Link: https://www.novelupdates.com/series/ex-rank-supporting-roles-replay-in-a-prestigious-school/

Personal Review:

I will admit, it has been a second since I read this one. I stopped at chapter 1220 so I could stack and I’ve been busy reading other things lately. However, this story will forever live rent free in my head. It’s the story that kick started my love for webnovels, and definitely the longest one I’ve read so far.

Anyway, into the review!

Main Character: Jo Euishin is probably one of my favourite main characters ever. He’s self-sacrificial, yet intelligent and determined. This man is such an unreliable narrator when it comes to himself. Also, his biased towards his playable characters (and Snare/Olmu) >>>> and the thing with chess and his family and fdfjbwkfbkugfk I can’t go into how much I adore this MC because of spoilers. Sometimes all I want to do is hug him. His trauma is something that is brought up throughout the novel, and he works on facing and overcoming it steadily throughout the novel. Also, when it comes to others, he doesn’t hesitate to help those who need it (as long as they deserve it), but he’s not soft towards his enemies either. It’s a nice little balance.

Class 1-0 (MC’s class): it took over 1000 chapters for full attendance, but each of the class members have their own unique personality and background and they’re just so ekfnwjnrwn I love them so much. They all have circumstances that they’re struggling with and I genuinely never found myself bored when reading about them. Their different dynamics with Euishin is fun to read, because ultimately all of them love him and Euishin deserves that so much. They’re interactions with each other are also fun to read about and adds nice depth to them. The class definitely gives off found family vibes. My favourite out the kids is probably Maeng Hydon (I hope I spelt that right-). Also, their teacher >>>

Jin Tribes: these guys are fairly important to the plot. They’re based on myths or famous sayings and other things along those lines. Both allies and enemies belong to this group. Though I wont say much since it is technically a spoiler, the tigers and dragons >>> those two tribes hold a special place in my heart. My favourite characters from the novel belong to them too.

Side Characters: There are quite a few. You’re definitely going to forget who someone is at least once because there are a lot of side characters. The ones that show up often though are well-developed, and each manage to have their own distinct traits which is so enjoyable.

Plot: amazing, spectacular, draw-dropping. It is so well thought out. Let me tell you right now, if you believe something to be unnecessary filler, it WILL become important later on. The foreshadowing in this novel will have you acting like a damn detective. The plot as a whole is quiet interesting, and obviously, does have slice of life aspects since that is tagged for this novel, but that honestly helped feel more connected to the large cast of side characters since they get their time to shine during these segments. When it comes to the action scenes, they written fairly well, and are enjoyable to read. The major arcs are never boring (sitting on the edge of my seat during this actually due to MC’s lack of self care), and the minor ones are fun.

Foreshadowing: As previously stated, this is phenomenal. It will blow your mind how the smallest detail will snow ball into something important as hell a couple hundred chapters down the line. Question everything. I’m still shocked by how well the author foreshadows things sometimes.

World-building: So well done. Some of the best world building I’ve ever read. It is genuinely so interesting and I never get bored of learning more.

Romance: MC doesn’t have a love interest, though there is a funny misunderstanding in the latest chapters. There is implied romance for the side characters, but I genuinely find myself shipping them since the relationships are developed nicely.

Game: Holy shit. I get steadily more heartbroken the more I find out about the game timeline. Euishin has done so much for this world and the characters and it’s fucking sad to read about how things would have gone without him. Also, aspects of the game is still important over 1000 chapters after the transmigration, and in fairly interesting ways. Anyway, just when you think you’ve learned the most tragic thing about the OG timeline, you’ll get hit again with another tragic fact that will lead you sobbing on the floor.

Enemies: BS is still a mystery 🫠 at first him and his group may not seem like much because MC uses his knowledge from the game to counter their moves, but BS is a cunning little bitch. The enemies have genuine reasons for being so and even the minor ones are fleshed out, which is always an enjoyable thing to find in a novel. Most aren’t evil just for the sake of it.

Overall, can’t really touch on much else without giving spoilers. Just know that MC is self-sacrificing and smart, but there is a fair few things he doesn’t know so it doesn’t give off know-it-all vibes that some MC’s due from this genre. If you enjoy a sort of soft apocalypse vibe with action and intensive word building and side character development, then you’ll love this.

Personal rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Where to read:

I would recommend reading it on Library Key Translations first [ Link ] which has up to chapter 324 translated at the moment.

After that, if you don’t want to wait for updates there, go read at WuxiaNxianxia [ Link ]. They have up to Chapter 865 translated. Definitely start with Library Key Translations though since the first 100 or so chapters on Wuxia is not the best.

Have a good day, and have fun reading!! 🦦

[noturfang]

I reached the latest translation of this series and feel like I have to write something about this fandom.

It's about Jo Euishin who spend ten years playing 'national failed game' Player Master High School (PMH). When he reached the end of the game, he suddenly transferred into the game world. He knew terrible fate of his playable characters and NPCs, so he do his best to change the ending.

At first, Euishin remind me of Dokja. Dokja spend most of his time for TWSA, meanwhile Euishin spend his time for PMH. They know the ending, cherish the characters, and tried to avoid tragedies.

But Euishin's personality remind me of Cale. Feign ignorance about themselves while put everything for everyone else.

The world building very well written. The characters are loveable. But sometimes I feel the narrative lack of description. We barely got description of the characters appearance.

The worst thing is...the translation. Earlier translation on novelmultiverse not really good, but it getting worse at chapter 50+. Fortunately, I found library-key. The translation on novelmultiverse getting better at chapter 170+.

If you love ORV and TCF, I really recommend you to read this series.

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I think one of the funniest tropes in the world is when a character does something completely unhinged, arguably very out-of-character, and instead of worrying all their friends are like "well I'm sure they had their reasons! ^-^" while outsiders stare in appalled and sometimes horrified concern

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[noturfang]

Reread this gold🌟

Please allow me to add Ex Rank Supporting Role's Replay in Prestigious School version.

"So what is your relationship with the significant other?"

Hwangho: He's my benefactor. I'm his classmate, chairman of his school, and also the owner of his supposed to be home.

Euishin: That's not my ho—

Hwangho: *ignores*

Euishin: *sighs* I'm his classmate.

"Does he have this tendency of always sacrificing himself or getting hurt?"

Hwangho: Always! Can you believe he always purposely let himself get stabbed by the enemy?

Euishin: But that's the best method for all.

Hwangho: Say it in front of Eunho and we'll see what will you get.

Euishin: *closes his mouth*

"Does he have one or more pet animals or creature always with him?"

Hwangho: The Divine Beast isn't his, but it follows him well.

Euishin: Our Olmu is really cute and genius!

Hwangho: And my benefactor's intelligence dropped every time he spend his time with it. *shakes head*

"Does he also have the tendency to not notice the love he actually receive from people around him and doesn't realize how much pain he cause others around him when he get hurt?"

Hwangho: YES! That clueless guy make my head hurt! *presses his temple*

Euishin: Huh? ...Huh?

LCF–ORV–S class

"So what is your relationship with the significant other"

Yoohyun: He is my hyung

Alberu: i am his hyung

Yoo jonghyuk: we are companion in life and death

—•—•—•——

Yoojin:i am his hyung

Cale: he asks me to call him hyung whenever he feels like it but he gives me money so I don't mind calling him that

Yoojin: oh my brother gives me money too

Kim dokja: we are companion in life and death. also he tries to kill me every chance he gets

Cale: they?? Try to kill you??

Kim dokja: from time to time yeah

Yoojin: what the hell is wrong with them??

"Do they have this tendency of always sacrificing themselves or getting hurt?"

Yoohyun: always

Alberu: He coughs up blood and faints a lot

Yoo jonghyuk: i can't even remember the number of times kim dokja has died

Alberu: like dead dead?

Yoo jonghyuk: DEAD DEAD! I even had to drag him back from the underworld once

Yoohyun: damn!

—•—•—•

Yoojin: self sacrificing? Pfft- never

Cale: i would never do that for anyone. I am a trash after all

Kim dokja: I don't remember any self sacrificing?? But I have gotten stabbed to death by my companions

Cale: seriously what the hell is wrong with your companions

Kim dokja: no no they are good people, its just sometimes they go to extreme because they think i am going to "throw myself in danger" pfft- whats that all about

Cale: .. yeah i can relate

Yoojin: yeah me too

"Do they have one or more pet animals or creature always with them"

Yoohyun: peace is a little annoying but he protects hyung so its alright but the others- they just keep increasing

Alberu: raon- nim, on and hong are like family to him

Yoo jonghyuk: yes he does and istg that little floating ball of fur just resembles kim dokja more and more each day and not in a good way

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Yoojin: our peace and chirpy are cute

Cale: they are not pet

Kim dokja: my biyoo is cute too

"Do they also have the tendency to not notice the love they actually receive from people around them and don't realize how much pain they cause others around them when they get hurt?"

Yoohyuh: YES

Alberu: TOTALLY

Yoo jonghyuk: ITS ALWAYS BEEN LIKE THAT

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Yoojin, cale, kim dokja: what do you mean?

[somewhereouthere]

I'm reading EX rank supporting role's replay in a prestigious school but I need some spoiler for 1000 until recent.

[kolbietheaggrievedwriter]

If you like Ex Rank Supporting Role’s Replay in a Prestigious School, and you don't mind MTLing, I recommend 漫画路人自救指南 or Comic Guide to Self-Help for Passers-by. It's my current obsession. Luckily the author updates every day. Oh! Also there's no romance, guaranteed. ;)

[murasaki-cha]

Hi mura. How are you doing? I hope you're having a good day. I am shamelessly here on you ask box to recommend a novel. I've been real obsessed with it for the past months, and I've been hoping to drag someone with me XD. Title of the novel is "명문고 EX급 조연의 리플레이" idk if there's an official english tranlation but the rough translation is "Replay of the EX-Rank Supporting Role in a Prestigious School" (I think? ANYWAYS XD) give it a read please! Lemme know what you think of it. Thanks for your time. Stay healthyy <3

OOOOOHH THIS ONE RIGHT!?

One of my favorite Korean TCF artists on twitter makes fanart of it sometimes so I've heard of it!

It's been on my tbr and I'll try to read it during winter break because I'm really really busy these next 2 weeks (I even stopped reading Iron Flame because I don't have any time to read, I'm only listening audiobooks while working)

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Going to school together~ spoiler

Tiger from Mythical Era - Golden Tiger - Eungwang High Class 0 Student - Hwang Jiho "Alright, let's go everyone."

Tiger from Mythical Era - Silver Tiger - Eungwang High Class 0 Student - Cheon Eunha "Today is a nice day."

Tiger from Mythical Era - Blue Tiger - Eungwang High Class 0 Student - Hani "To think the day would come we would go to school together."

Tiger Clan Descendant - Tiger Descendant - Eungwang High Class 0 Student - Eun Seoho "This is fun!"

Tiger Clan Descendant - Tiger Descendant - Eungwang High Class 0 Student - Eun Niho "This is nice!"

Tiger Clan Decendant - Tiger Decendant - Elementary Student - Eun Jaeho "I want to quickly enter Class 0 too!"

Tiger Clan Honorary Decendant - Human - Eungwang High Student - An Dain "You can definitely do it."

Tiger from Mythical Era - Red Tiger - Hwangmyeong Group Worker - Jeokho "Should I enter as a student next year?"

Benefactor - Human - Eungwang High Class 0 Student - Jo Euishin '...you probably shouldn't.' *side eyes* 'Your son is already broken over there...'

Tiger from Mythical Era - White Tiger - Eungwang High Class 0 Student - Baek Hogun *side eyes* "..." *nods to Euishin thought*

Tiger Clan Decendant - Tiger + Bear Blood - Eungwang High Teacher - Kim Shinrok *Pale face. Automatic steps. Soul out of his body.*

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AHAHAHA Euishin-ssi can really act. So if the other can see his thoughts through his facial expression that means they're close with Euishin and Euishin feels safe enough to drop the acting/in a fight face.

Cute. Hillarious.

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Rather than giving Euishin riches like gold, money, house, palaces, treasures, I feel like he will be happier if they take time to do photoshoots and makes idol goods... Maybe a signed physical card of playable characters and NPCs that he can collect in an album book? Lol

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Thinking about the PMH Yoo parents who lost their son who didn't get to graduate from middle school and their daughter just before she graduated high school...

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He's bad but a friend. And he's a friend but also bad. ^^

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I can't stop smiling reading about Jeho-ssi. Involuntary stretch of the cheeks. Help me. I'm at work.

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Jegal's Business Card -> Heavy.

Gyubin's Business Card -> ...it was light.