A Gamer’s Dream Turned Reality – With Beast Girls & Chaos
Imagine logging into a game only to wake up 10,000 years in the future—not as a noob, but as a city lord surrounded by beast-eared beauties and political chaos. That’s the absurdly fun premise of Starting From Today I’ll Work As A City Lord, a manhua that blends strategy, harem antics, and martial arts into a binge-worthy adventure.
But is it just fanservice fluff, or does it pack depth beneath its playful exterior? Let’s dig in.
The Plot: Otaku Meets Overpowered Isekai
Our protagonist, a gaming addict, stumbles into a future where strength rules—and he’s oddly equipped for it. With a mix of modern knowledge and cheat-like abilities, he navigates a world where:
- Beastfolk aren’t just mascots: The cat-woman elder sister? A powerhouse. The loli fox? Deadly cute. The rabbit girl? Don’t underestimate her.
- Politics is a battlefield: Ruling a city means outsmarting schemers, not just punching monsters.
- The “game” has real stakes: A looming conspiracy hints that his isekai trip wasn’t random.
It’s Overlord meets Re:Monster, but with a sharper comedic edge.
Why It Stands Out
- Harem Done Differently: The beast-girl tropes could’ve been cheap fanservice, but each character brings unique skills to the city’s survival—no mere eye candy here.
- Strategy Over Brute Force: The MC’s gaming mindset shines; he exploits loopholes, negotiates alliances, and then throws punches.
- World-Building Breadcrumbs: That “10,000 years into the future” tag isn’t just flair. Mysteries about the time gap tease bigger reveals.
Flaws? A Few.
- Pacing Whiplash: The tone juggles comedy, action, and politics—sometimes clumsily.
- OP MC Alert: He adapts too smoothly. A few failures would add tension.
Final Verdict: 8.5/10 – A Surprising Gem
Starting From Today I’ll Work As A City Lord defies expectations. It’s a harem isekai with brains, a strategy game with heart, and a martial arts romp that doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you crave an isekai that plays with tropes instead of relying on them, this manhua’s your next obsession.
Where to Read: Available on major scanlation sites (check for official releases to support creators!).
