I'm currently on episode 6, and honestly, I'm watching this anime with a straight face. 💀 I know a lot of people, myself included, have compared it to Solo Leveling, and I can understand why. They share some similarities, but I'm struggling to enjoy TRK nearly as much.

My biggest issue is the MC. He's so arrogant and smug that I find it difficult to take him seriously. I'm not against an arrogant protagonist, but I need something more to connect with him. We're told about his betrayal, how he ended up in a dungeon and was on the verge of death, but we barely get any insight into who he was before going back in time. What kind of person was he? What did he lose? How did those experiences shape him? I don't feel like the anime gives us enough to understand or emotionally support his revenge.

Then there's his progression. He goes around collecting other people's relics and abilities, but I don't get that satisfying feeling of watching someone work their way up. I understand that he has experience from his previous life, but I still want to see some development, whether that's physically, mentally or as a person.

Another thing is how heavily the story revolves around him. What about everyone else? We get introduced to his relative early on, but there's barely any exploration of their relationship. I don't even feel like I know enough about his personal life. Compare that to Solo Leveling, where Jinwoo had his own goals, people he cared about and relationships that helped make his journey feel personal. With TRK, I know revenge is a major motivation, but what else is there for me to get invested in?

I also wish the anime explored the world a little more. We know people have relics that give them abilities, but what are other hunters actually going through? What are the consequences of these monsters and relics for ordinary people? I want to understand the world beyond the MC collecting powerful artefacts.

And don't get me started on the fights. The animation isn't necessarily bad, but the fights aren't as impactful as I expected. Sometimes the background music and sound effects build up this supposedly serious, menacing atmosphere, only for the MC to take over and end everything almost immediately. Even the other characters' reactions and vocal delivery sometimes make the encounters feel more comical than intimidating. I'm not saying the English VAs are bad, but something about the presentation isn't working for me.

I'm six episodes in, and I haven't really had that feeling of "OOOH, what's going to happen next?" or that excitement that makes me want to immediately start the next episode.

Maybe things improve later, but right now, I'm struggling to find something that genuinely draws me in.

Does anyone else feel this way, or am I being too critical this early? 😭