Power X Progressive [DXD/CSM AU]

A sincere review. ===== Writing quality: Good, genuinely good. I had no trouble staying immersed while reading, and no word felt out of place, everything flowed naturally. I won’t say it’s perfect since I’m no “literature professional,” but it’s definitely above the average on this site. [5.0] ===== Stability of updates: Pretty solid. It’s not a chapter-a-day pace, but that’s balanced by the chapter length and how much actually happens in each one. The story doesn’t feel “stuck in a single moment in time” like a lot of trash fanfics out there. [5.0] ===== Story development: So far, it’s going very well. A bit confusing when it comes to the protagonist’s powers (I’ll get into that below), but overall it’s excellent. The mix of CSM and DxD also seems very well done. The story progresses at a good pace, and even though the protagonist doesn’t seem to have any unique traits so far (except maybe the “porn actor” background, lol), he also doesn’t have any negative traits. [5.0] ===== Character design: The characters from CSM are done really well. Sure, they’re not perfect representations, but I don’t really notice any flaws unless I go out of my way to search for them like some rude idiot. The interactions are expressive, fun, and enjoyable to read. Even the “background” characters have a presence; they don’t feel like cardboard cutouts stuck in the scenery with a voice box. (Too specific? Yeah. Don’t care!) ===== World background: DxD mixed with CSM (Chainsaw Man). There are a few other changes and… well, that nonsense with the “DxD fandom wiki,” but to each their own. Even though I don’t like the whole “fandom wiki DxD” thing, or stuff like “multiversal guardian” which really restricts story progression, at least in this fic everything is well-placed enough that I didn’t turn into a ball of rage and start cursing (to myself). [5.0] ===== Extra notes (personal opinion): – The protagonist’s power? Honestly, it’s pretty confusing for me. I’ve got some reading and memory issues, so watching him use his powers is uncomfortable, since I rarely remember the rules. When he does something with his power (which is supposed to be super vast) and it fails, I constantly have to go back and reread the details… T^T – The fanfic doesn’t have a harem tag even though it is a harem. I’m neutral on that stuff so I don’t care either way, but 90% of Webnovel readers have some kind of mental issue and complain a lot about this kind of thing. I honestly recommend adding the harem tag just so you don’t get 30 idiots whining later. – For some reason, I felt a little empty while reading. Like something was missing. I think this has more to do with the protagonist’s side, so I recommend paying close attention to his development. Make his foundation in the world more solid, and stop constantly pointing out that he’s just a parasite and doesn’t belong. That made me feel pretty out of place, like an alien, while reading. ===== Final score: 5.0/5.0. If you ignore the personal problems I had (which don’t affect the actual quality of the story), the fanfic is genuinely good. I won’t risk saying “the best DxD fanfic” or anything like that—still too few chapters—but it has a lot of potential to become an excellent one. Keep going, author, don’t give up!!

I dunno...if this was a typical template type story I would be into it but since it sounds like he can only "borrow" power from fictional characters what's the point then? Unless his body can grow stronger as he borrows power or he gets to keep like 10% of said character's power it doesn't sound very appealing

Very interesting and intriguing, I look forward to the next chapter. Can you tell me what is the schedule for the release of the chapters?

In this review, I will talk about what you can and cannot expect from this story and MC. Setting: It’s set in the High School DxD world with characters like Makima, Reze, etc., reincarnated from the Chainsaw Man world. Naturally, this is going to be dark, not the usual light-hearted ecchi setting shown in the DxD anime. Its more mature themed and the shit will get serious. Plot: I will NOT focus on the main DxD heroines at all. Think of this as a new story within the AU of High School DxD. No Rias, Akeno, or whoever whatsoever. This will get serious at times but entertaining all the time, I guarantee. MC: He is not a harem-obsessed freak who will go after Rias, Akeno, etc. He is smart, intelligent, somewhat unhinged, but he still has morals (at least to some extent). At times, he will get ruthless if necessary.

good fic, only a few chaps but interesting enough i recommend u guys reading this give a chance

As the co-creator who helped brainstorm the idea for this fanfic with my buddy LordOfEmpathy, my review might sound biased, but I’ll be honest. This is a good read if you’re tired of wish-fulfillment fanfics where the MC is always over the top. If you want Chainsaw Man vibes with psychological tension and actual character development, give this a shot.

its peak mc is op but not too op ..........

Love the mc being anxious and not trusting makima also very intrested on how makima changed the world also hope for her sisters appearance

Makima is cooking something devious.. The plot twist of this story leave you at the end of your seat