If I Don't Die Soon, I Will Rule the Demon Realm Review — A Sweet Little Snack of a Story

Rating: 8.0/10 ⭐

Status: Completed — 116 Chapters

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Reincarnation

A Cup of Tea, Something Sweet, and 116 Chapters Gone

You know that feeling when you're having a nice cup of tea or milk and suddenly want something sweet to eat?

Not a massive meal. Not something complicated. Just a little snack that tastes good and makes the moment more enjoyable.

Well, that's exactly how I would describe If I Don't Die Soon, I Will Rule the Demon Realm.

I've read plenty of manga, manhwa, and manhua over the years. Some have incredible world-building, unforgettable characters, complicated politics, and emotional stories that stay with me long after I've finished reading them.

This isn't really one of those stories.

And you know what?

That's perfectly fine.

This manhua is ridiculous, funny, occasionally sweet, and incredibly easy to read. Its world-building isn't particularly impressive, the characters could have been developed more deeply, and the pacing sometimes feels like the author is in a hurry to catch a train.

But somehow, I had a genuinely good time.

In fact, I finished all 116 chapters surprisingly quickly.

Looking back, I think that's one of the most charming things about this series. It doesn't demand too much from the reader. You can sit down, relax, enjoy the nonsense, and suddenly realize you've read another twenty chapters.

And yes, despite all my complaints, I ended up loving it.

A Man Who Wants to Die but Somehow Keeps Getting Stronger

The story follows a powerful human warrior named Arthur King, whom I knew as Gan in the version I read.

After dying in battle, he finds himself reincarnated as a demon.

Now, most protagonists would probably be excited about receiving a second life in a ridiculously powerful body.

Not this idiot.

Gan wants to become human again, and the only way he believes he can achieve that is by dying in his new demon body.

Simple enough, right?

Unfortunately, the universe apparently finds his suffering hilarious.

Every time Gan tries to get himself killed, something ridiculous happens. Instead of dying, he survives impossible situations, gains more power, and somehow moves closer to becoming an important figure in the Demon Realm.

BRO. THIS GUY JUST WANTS TO DIE. 😂

There's something wonderfully stupid about watching a protagonist actively search for dangerous situations while everyone around him misunderstands his intentions.

One of the things I enjoyed most was seeing Gan behave as though some terrifying enemy could finally grant his wish, only for the situation to end with him becoming even more powerful.

Of course, this creates an obvious problem.

Gan becomes so ridiculously overpowered that many battles stop feeling dangerous.

Sometimes, enemies appear with dramatic introductions, impressive abilities, and enormous armies, only to discover that fighting Gan is probably the worst decision of their lives.

But I rarely found that annoying.

Why?

Because I wasn't reading this story for perfectly balanced battles or complicated power scaling. I was reading it to see what ridiculous situation Gan would get himself into next.

Gan: An Overpowered Idiot and a Hopeless Romantic

Now, here's something I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I did.

Gan is a complete romantic idiot.

Seriously.

Underneath all his ridiculous attempts to die, impossible battles, and absurd misunderstandings, there's a surprisingly sweet side to this man.

His determination to return to Princess Nana becomes one of the things that makes his journey more entertaining.

I liked that contrast.

On one side, we have someone powerful enough to terrify practically everyone around him.

On the other, we have a man who desperately wants to reunite with the person he loves.

And somehow, both sides are equally ridiculous.

I wouldn't call this a deeply developed romance. The story moves too quickly for that, and I would've loved to spend more time watching their relationship grow.

But Gan's devotion still gives his character an emotional motivation beyond simply becoming stronger or defeating enemies.

It's also funny how someone who can handle terrifying opponents can still be such an idiot when it comes to romance.

Honestly, that's part of his charm.

He might be an absolute monster on the battlefield, but when it comes to love, he's just another hopeless guy trying to find his way back to someone important.

Beautiful Artwork and Battles That Feel Like Cheat Codes

One area where this manhua genuinely impressed me was the artwork.

The character designs are attractive, the colors are vibrant, and some of the battle panels look fantastic.

As the story progresses, there are several moments when the artwork really stands out.

I especially enjoyed the dramatic power effects, transformations, and exaggerated expressions.

Sometimes the comedy works simply because of how ridiculous the characters look.

And then, a few panels later, the artist delivers a serious-looking battle scene that makes everyone appear incredibly powerful.

Unfortunately for most of the enemies, looking powerful and actually defeating Gan are two completely different things.

This guy is practically walking around with cheat codes enabled.

Don't get me wrong. Watching an overpowered protagonist destroy enemies can be extremely satisfying.

But when you already expect him to win almost every encounter, some of the tension disappears.

The story occasionally introduces interesting abilities and unusual opponents, and those moments can be entertaining. Still, I rarely felt genuinely worried about Gan's survival.

The world-building is also fairly ordinary.

We have different kingdoms, races, powerful individuals, and conflicts between factions. There are some interesting twists along the way, but the world itself never felt particularly deep or memorable to me.

Compared to some of the longer fantasy and murim stories I've enjoyed, this setting feels much simpler.

That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I do think the author had opportunities to explore the world and its characters more thoroughly.

My Biggest Complaint: These Chapters Are Way Too Short!

Now we need to talk about my biggest problem with this manhua.

THE CHAPTERS ARE TOO DAMN SHORT! 😭

I'm serious.

There were times when I opened a chapter, started reading, and suddenly realized it was already over.

WHAT?!

I JUST STARTED!

Some chapters felt like they barely lasted a minute.

And this creates another problem: the pacing.

The story introduces interesting ideas, characters, conflicts, and relationships, but often moves on before giving them enough time to develop.

Sometimes, major events happen so quickly that I barely have a chance to process them.

This also affected my emotional connection to the characters.

There were characters I liked and relationships I found interesting, but I rarely felt deeply attached to them.

It's not that the story lacks emotional moments. It has them. I just think many of those moments could have been much more meaningful if the author had spent more time building up to them.

And that's a shame, because there's genuinely some good material here.

Another thing I noticed was how quickly major conflicts could be resolved.

An intimidating enemy appears. A huge battle seems inevitable. The story builds up the danger.

And then Gan does something ridiculous.

Problem solved.

Next chapter! 😂

That approach works wonderfully for comedy, but not always for serious storytelling.

I would've appreciated longer chapters, more character interactions, and a little more breathing room between major developments.

Even so, here's the funny part.

Despite complaining about the pacing throughout my reading journey, I never felt like abandoning the story.

I kept reading because I was still having fun.

And that brings me back to my original point.

Not every story needs to provide the same experience.

My Final Verdict — 8/10: A Sweet Little Snack Worth Enjoying

When I think back on If I Don't Die Soon, I Will Rule the Demon Realm, I don't remember it as some extraordinary masterpiece of fantasy storytelling.

Its world-building is fairly basic.

Its characters and relationships could have used more development.

The protagonist is absurdly overpowered, and many battles lack meaningful tension.

And of course, those incredibly short chapters and rushed pacing are difficult to ignore.

But here's the thing.

I genuinely loved reading it.

The comedy entertained me, the artwork impressed me, and Gan's ridiculous personality made the journey enjoyable.

I also appreciated the romantic side of his character, which gave me another reason to care about where his story was heading.

And although I had concerns about how quickly everything was progressing, I was ultimately satisfied with the conclusion.

Looking back, I realize I don't need every story to be a deeply emotional, complicated adventure.

Sometimes, I just want something fun.

Something that makes me laugh.

Something I can read without thinking too seriously about every detail.

Something sweet.

And this manhua delivered exactly that.

If you're looking for deep world-building, complicated character relationships, or carefully balanced battles, you might be disappointed.

But if you enjoy overpowered protagonists, ridiculous comedy, beautiful artwork, and a little romance mixed into your fantasy adventures, I'd happily recommend giving this one a try.

Just don't expect an enormous feast.

Think of it as a delicious little snack to enjoy with your afternoon tea.

And honestly?

Sometimes, that's more than enough.

A short, sweet, ridiculous adventure that made me laugh and left me satisfied.

What more could I ask from a little snack? ☕❤️