Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Needs to Make a Big Change With its Pacing If it Wants to Honor the Original Novel
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is a unique South Korean web novel that’s getting a barrage of adaptations. With an anime adaptation on the way and a live-action film adaptation set for 2025, the web novel also has an ongoing manhwa or webtoon adaptation. While the mediums are somewhat similar, the pacing of the webtoon has become a problem with fans of the original web novel. Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint relies on its exciting and quickly moving plot, and this pacing works reliably well in the web novel.
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. [Credit: Blackbox]
There is, however, a huge debate on whether the pacing of the webtoon is because the fans complaining have already read the original novel for Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint or if it’s truly that slow. The webtoon is undeniably compelling for its art and a chance for the visuals to be highlighted. However, this casts doubt on the future of its adaptations, such as the anime and the live-action film if the pacing will bore fans.
The Story and the Debate Over Pacing
Official Art for Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. [Credit: Blackbox]
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint was originally a web novel by Sing Shong. It tells the story of an ordinary office worker, Kim Dokja. The working man is the only reader for the in-universe webtoon, Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World. When the events of the novel suddenly start blending with reality, Dokja’s precise knowledge of the story aids him in navigating the post-apocalyptic world that nobody else around him was prepared for.
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The novel’s appeal and Shong’s genius lies in its intricate world-building, fast-paced action, and multi-layered narrative, tied together in a solid story with also utilizing twists seamlessly. Dokja builds a close friendship with the protagonist of Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World and fan-favorite, Yoo Joonghyuk. The webtoon, however, seems to be creating some debate within the fandom if the pacing isn’t right for the story, while some argue it’s well-adapted for such a complex story.
Comment byu/Hazy_Dreams- from discussion inOmniscientReader
While the original novel was fast-paced, the webtoon offers a slower version of the events of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. While many fans argue that the webtoon is ruining the pace of the original and indirectly disrespecting or ruining the story, some have logically also realized it’s likely because these fans have already read about the events. The anticipation is what ruins the pacing. If the story is already spoiled, reading it in a different medium builds a certain unfair expectation.
What We Can Expect From The Future Anime and Film Adaptation
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. [Credit: Sleepy-c]
An anime adaptation was announced for Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint at Anime Expo 2024, lincensed by Crunchyroll and rumored to be headed by Ufotable, the studio behind Demon Slayer. With the fluid animation style and great action scenes, the webtoon is in safe hands if the rumors are true.
A film adaptation is also in the works, announced by Munpia on September 18, 2019. Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Min-ho are set to play Kim Dokja and Yooo Joonghyuk. Other prominents names like Blackpink’s Jisoo, Nana, and Chae Soobin are also involved in different roles. The film has allegedly reached its halfway point.
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It seems the future of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is bright and everyone wants to join the bandwagon of adapting it into different mediums. As long as the adaptation captures the essence of the story, the pacing should never be an issue.
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is available on Webtoon.
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