Everyone Else Is A Returnee Manhwa
Alright, gather 'round, folks! Let me tell you about this manhwa I stumbled upon – Everyone Else is a Returnee. Now, you might think, "Oh great, another reincarnation/isekai story," and you wouldn't be totally wrong. But trust me, this one’s got a twist, and it’s hilarious.
Imagine this: you're just living your normal, utterly boring life. Maybe you're ordering your usual caffeine bomb at Starbucks, or perhaps contemplating the meaning of lint in your belly button. Suddenly, everyone on Earth...except you...gets yeeted off to another dimension for ten whole years. Poof! Gone. Like a fart in the wind.
The Lonely Guy Left Behind
Our protagonist, Yu Il-Han, is left all alone. Think Will Smith in "I Am Legend," but instead of zombies, he's got...well, nothing. Just crippling loneliness and an apartment full of ramen. He's basically the last dude on Earth who didn't get an all-expenses-paid trip to a magical land. Talk about FOMO, right?
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But here's the kicker: While everyone else is off leveling up and becoming legendary heroes, Il-Han gets a message from some divine being (or maybe a really bored office worker in the cosmic HR department). This deity essentially tells him, "Hey, sorry about the confusion. We messed up. Your trip’s gonna be a little delayed. In the meantime, here's a cheat code. Have fun!"
And what’s this cheat code? He gets to train in secret for those ten years, while everyone else is busy fighting monsters and learning magic. Think of it like this: while everyone else is in college, he's getting a PhD in Awesomeness. He's basically Batman, but with less brooding and more questionable fashion choices (at least initially).
Training Montage on Steroids
So, what does Il-Han do with his decade of solitude? He trains. Like, seriously trains. Think Rocky Balboa, but instead of running up steps, he’s forging weapons and learning ancient martial arts from a disembodied voice. He becomes a one-man army, capable of leveling mountains with a single punch. Meanwhile, he's probably having deep philosophical conversations with his toaster oven. We never really find out.
And let's be real, who wouldn't want to spend ten years leveling up in secret? Imagine the possibilities! You could learn to play the guitar like Jimi Hendrix, bake the perfect soufflé, or finally understand the tax code. The possibilities are endless! Although, you might miss human contact. Just a thought.
The Returnees and the…Well, He’s Back Too!
Finally, after ten years of interdimensional travel, everyone comes back. And they're strong. Really strong. They've got powers, magic, and tales of epic battles. They’re basically the Avengers, but with more complicated family dynamics. But then, out of nowhere, comes Il-Han. Except he’s not the same boring dude they left behind. He's a powerhouse.
The returnees expect him to be weak, useless, maybe even a damsel in distress. Oh, how wrong they are. Imagine their faces when this guy, who they probably forgot existed, starts one-shotting monsters that give them nightmares. The look of stunned disbelief is priceless. I'm telling you, the sheer comedic potential is off the charts.
The series then becomes a hilarious mix of Il-Han casually overshadowing everyone, accidentally becoming a leader (even though he really just wants to be left alone), and dealing with the fallout of his decade-long training spree. He's basically a reluctant hero, constantly trying to minimize his involvement while inadvertently saving the world.
Why You Should Read It
Everyone Else is a Returnee is a fun, action-packed manhwa with a healthy dose of humor. It’s not groundbreaking literature, but it’s a great way to kill some time and have a good laugh. The characters are engaging, the action is exciting, and the premise is just plain ridiculous.
Plus, who doesn’t love a good underdog story? Except in this case, the underdog secretly spent ten years training to become the ultimate weapon. It's like a reverse-isekai. He didn't go to another world; the other world came to him! So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and prepare for a wild ride. You won't regret it…unless you hate fun. In which case, why are you even reading this?
Final Verdict: Highly Recommended! Especially if you enjoy overpowered protagonists, reluctant heroes, and stories that don't take themselves too seriously.
