“The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine” Official synopsis from Ize Press: “From cooking to alchemy to even brewing tea, Ailette Rodeline is a certifiable child prodigy thanks to her secret weapon: She's a transmigrator! Having purchased an insurance package at the moment of her untimely end, Ailette has the perks of a top-tier support system and item shop to fall back on. And in the world of a notoriously brutal time-loop novel, she's going to need all the help she can get—because with the hero slated for an early death, Ailette might just have to become an S-class heroine herself!”
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On the surface, “The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine” offers little originality, a fact that it points to itself in the early pages. An OP protganist, a rich fantasy world, a level-up system, and being reborn as a child; all these elements are nothing new to manhwa/manga, with many series combining them all. This puts pressure on the team behind the series to find a means to make the story distinct in an overly flooded market.
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“The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine” stands out thanks to its self-aware and tongue-in-cheek approach. Notably, the set-up of its protagonist is well versed in webnovels/toons, drawing from her knowledge to navigate her adventure. This leads to plenty of ‘nods' to the reader, including a particularly early revelation that Ailette Rodeline can only legally access books purchased in her first life. In addition, the young girl's bond with an observer from the world overseeing her isekai afterlife opens up a dialogue that is constantly poking fun at, or utilizing, common tropes.
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Those familiar with “Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint” will find that “The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine” is the cute little sister to the similarly self-aware action series. The two works complement each other as much as they offer an alternative for those wanting either grim or cute content that cleverly panders to fans of the webtoons. However, this also puts both series in the same stance of being a bad introductory to the medium, since there is too much insiderism to be enjoyable without familiarity.
Not relying solely on pandering to those already infatuated with webtoon, “The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine” does have certain elements that help it stand on its merit. Notably, Ailette Rodeline is a well-defined hero, balancing memories of abuse from a past life and channeling them into an honorably righteous view of justice and heroism. She is exceptionally mature, kind, and determined for a child protagonist. Despite the overly comic tone of the series, the supporting cast has its charm. Seeing the protagonist interact with the various royals, servants, and demons is engaging.
Visually, the series falters under the normal aspects that keep webtoons slightly outside the scope of art purists, relying heavily on a digital approach that includes existing 3D assets. However, the art from ‘Grrr' excels in putting emphasis on character expressions and mannerisms, making for a visually charming style. Moreover, “The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine” leans heavily into the ‘cute' with bright characters and fashion. There is a potential crossover from the heavy fantasy-driven action titles to the more adorable dramas as the series bounces easily between the two.
Unfortunately, this also places the series in a precarious state, where its cute elements may deter those who like more serious and dark fantasy and are hesitant to approach a “kawaii-fied” version of something they enjoyed. This concern is not without merit, as one can get a more tailored tongue-in-cheek experience depending on their preference. I quite enjoyed “The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine,” but don't see myself necessarily investing in the series to the same extent as “Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint.”
“The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine” offers a tailored experience for those already won over by the webtoon format and those drawn to titles that indulge in adorableness. Ultimately, those looking for that specific experience won't be enamored, while those new to webtoons or looking for darker titles should avoid it.
