Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint 2 includes the necessary information to understand Dokja’s choices. However, it does not flood explanations that detract from the emotional connection with the characters.
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint 2 is where the series finds its footing and charges full speed ahead. At once, it is an excellent commentary on how easily people devolve when presented with survival of the fittest. Its science fiction, gaming, and streamer quality lend familiarity, while the overseer element adds discomfort. Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint 2 has exhilarating action that mixes human nature and some crafty plotting on the protagonist’s part.
This volume, with art by Sleepy-C, adapted by Umi (Redice Studio), with an original story by singNsong, starts with the monster on the bridge where Dokja, Myeongoh, and Sangah have fallen behind while everyone else crossed. The Yen Press comic, translated by Hye Young Im, rewritten by J. Torres, and lettered by Adnazeer Macalangcom, covers three lengthy chapters. Where the previous volume bogged itself down with ill-timed information dumps, here, it works in tandem with unfolding events.
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint 2 Is a Survivalist Sim
Though unproven, there are oddities in the world. These give the claim that everyone exists in a computer program or simulation weight. In the comic, it’s like the game of life ended. Now, it’s everyone for themself. As in shows and films like Squid Games, The Hunger Games, and The Running Man, viewers are watching. But here, viewers known as “constellations” can bestow certain perks on the player if they enter into a contract. While overseer, voyeuristic films exist, within Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint 2, the streaming aspect adds a layer of believability, given the prevalence of streamers through social media.
The goblin has a streaming channel; all the humans are the product. Their purpose is entertaining the constellations to line the goblin’s pocket. To maintain viewership, drama and action must be rampant. After all, they have to keep the customers happy. But here, the danger is monsters killing players or players killing players. Regardless, the constellations love the action.
Themes Circling Humanity and Society
The series feels like a cross between gaming, AOT, and Death Note. Dokja—as the only one privy to what’s to come—has schemes on top of schemes. However, Dokja is less heroic. His choices, however benevolent they appear, have a purpose. Time will tell whether Dokja sacrifices others to survive. Still, he’s the only one wreaking havoc with the goblin and playing the constellations.
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint 2 is sensational with its tragic look at mob mentality. It conveys how easily some people fall to despair and discard their humanity. Understanding the game’s mechanics and strategizing means the difference between life and death in this game. It’s not much different between the comic and everyday labor to merely survive.
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint 2 includes the necessary information to understand Dokja’s choices. However, it does not flood explanations that detract from the emotional connection with the characters. As such, the second volume builds up a tense story but keeps Dokja’s overall character as a hero or villain elusive. Yet, with similarities between Dokja and other iconic manga and anime characters such as Lelouch or Eren, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint 2 feels like the promising rumblings of something big.
