“Untalented Ruud time-travels to a dragon-slayer academy after losing his legendary brother, hiding his origins while seeking truth.”
The Dragon Slayer Academy's Hotshot
용사 동생은 아카데미 고인물
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
Synopsis
Untalented Ruud time-travels to a dragon-slayer academy after losing his legendary brother, hiding his origins while seeking truth.
Ruud Denatos has always lived in the shadow of his exceptionally talented older brother, a renowned dragon slayer whose abilities seem almost otherworldly. When circumstances beyond his control force Ruud to confront a reality where his brother is no longer part of his world, he finds himself thrust into an unfamiliar past where everything he knew has changed. Taking on new responsibilities and challenges at a prestigious academy for dragon slayers, Ruud must navigate this altered timeline while hiding secrets about his true origins. As he struggles to master combat skills and magical knowledge that don't come naturally to him, Ruud must prove himself worthy among elite peers who have trained their whole lives for this destiny. But the greatest challenge may be uncovering the truth about what really happened to his family and whether he can ever find his way back to the life he once knew. (Source: Tapas Media)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
What 5 readers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.20 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.60
Running avg · Jul 2023 → Jul 2025
- 9 “I have read up to chapter 77 & here are my thoughts so far: This should have a “comedy” tag because there are so many “bust a guy laughing” moments. A favorite is when a daughter abandons their dad...”
- 8 “This manhwa is actually fun to read. At first few chapters, the art was lacking and the cgi they used are standing out like a sore thumb. The characters felt out of place with background but later...”
- 8 “8.7/10 I’ve been meaning to review this manwha ever since it was released because it was my dirty little obsession. Like how people had a bias toward Solo Leveling, I loved this for whatever...”
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Feb 2023 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M68052 catalog