“Rebirth, revenge, and regret genre?”Li Xue tilted her head curiously.
Tang Yao smiled. “Let
give you an example—you’ll get it right away. So, imagine this: back then, you gave
money to start Avalon Studio. But I turned out to be a scumbag. After the company made it big, I ruthlessly kicked you out. Just handed you back your 1.7 million and laughed it off with a ‘Thanks for the cash.’”
“Totally ignored everything you did for .
“Now you’re filled with rage, watching
live large while you’re broke and miserable. Then one day—bam! You’re reborn. Back to the mont we first t.
“This ti, you’ve seen my true colors. You don’t give
the money. You decide to watch
crash and burn without your help.
“I, being the jerk I am, mock you—say I don’t need you. But without your help, I actually amount to nothing. I fumble around, can’t launch Avalon when I need to, and even when I finally do, I fail miserably.
“anwhile, you—ard with future knowledge—make bank.
“Eventually I co to my senses. Too late. I realize—‘It was Li Xue who really cared about …’”
Tang Yao chuckled, already riffing off it: “I’ve got the blurb ready too—
Last life, I bet everything on Tang Yao.She used my money to build a gaming empire, then tossed
a check at the victory banquet:‘Li Xue, you should’ve known. A phoenix and a sparrow don’t share the sa crown.’
This life, I return to the café where I gave her everything.But this ti, I retract my bank card and spill coffee over the investnt contract.‘I’m not investing.’
Title: Reborn, I Buried Her Ambition with My Own Hands!”
“…………”Li Xue blinked. “There’s… so much to unpack. I don’t even know where to start.”
Tang Yao grinned. “Just tell —is it catchy or not?”
“It is. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have made up such a story.”
Li Xue shook her head. “If it weren’t, you wouldn’t have co running to
the day FGO launched.”
“Okay, okay—try seeing it differently. Replace
with soone else. Replace you with Lin Shuang.”
“Well…”
“Anyway, the point is, these stories revolve around the protagonist using knowledge from a previous life to change fate, take revenge on those who wronged them, and watch the other person slowly realize their mistake. It’s all about emotional impact, character transformation, and dramatic reversals.”
Tang Yao smiled lightly. “Classic
formula.”
Truth be told,She’d read a lot of them.And while they got repetitive fast, there’s no denying—
They’re really good at hooking readers.
They tap into modern anxieties.Overwheld by stress, people love watching soone get revenge and win.It’s cathartic.Villains getting punished, justice being served—it satisfies people’s sense of fairness, especially when reality offers none.
These stories even reflect real-life fears: betrayal, broken friendships… things that don’t get tied up so nicely in the real world.
And back in Tang Yao’s previous life,Content creation had gotten so cutthroat.A protagonist with future knowledge could beat the ga—breaking out of that suffocating pressure.
More than anything, these stories worked with the algorithm.In the age of short videos, attention is gold.Stories needed to grip readers in seconds.And rebirth-revenge arcs did just that.
Even though this world wasn’t fully swept by algorithm-driven culture yet,The fundantals still applied.The market was huge, and pressure was creeping in.
“This kind of story is emotionally driven, right?”Li Xue thought for a mont, then looked at Tang Yao seriously. “Does that fit the website’s brand?”
“Smart.”
Tang Yao nodded. “That’s exactly what I was wondering too… But it’s still one potential direction.”
Because while she was confident such a series would grab attention,And it ca from a culture shaped by algorithmic warfare—
It was also kind of shallow.Great for fast traction.But not built to last.
It wouldn’t spark much discussion.Worse—It might open Pandora’s box.The manga section could flood with knockoffs.And when the novelty wore off, readers would burn out fast.
“Okay, then what about Chainsaw Man? How is that different from the rebirth-revenge genre?”Li Xue circled back to the earlier idea. “And what do you an by ‘psychotic madness’ genre?”
“Chainsaw Man, huh…”Tang Yao smiled and shook her head. “If the rebirth-revenge stuff is flashy up front but uncertain long-term, then this manga… is both gripping and a perfect fit for a 2D-focused platform.
“It’s got
power.“Perfectly positioned for virality in ani fandoms.”
Her favorite mangaka from her past life were Tatsuki Fujimoto and ONE.
Fujimoto mastered unpredictable plot twists and was heavily influenced by cult films.ONE specialized in satirical worldbuilding and deadpan humor.
Between ONE’s One Punch Man and Mob Psycho, and Fujimoto’s works—Chainsaw Man had the strongest imdiate impact.
Talking corpses, “Halloween,” “YESSSS”—Those iconic lines.And those unforgettable monts.
They were magnetic.
Even in another world,Tang Yao figured it would be just as captivating.
Its pacing was tailor-made for the short-attention-span generation.Plot twists every three pages.A rollercoaster of dopamine.
She still rembered the appearance of the Darkness Devil—It hooked her instantly.She binged the whole series in one night.
No dead spots.None.
The manga even beat Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End in 2021 to claim the top spot in “This Manga is Amazing.”
And stylistically, Chainsaw Man was made for manga.Its chaotic energy and bizarre elents… only Fujimoto could truly control them.
Other dia couldn’t replicate it.The ani adaptation was proof.Those who read the manga were so disappointed,Even director Ryu Nakayama had to quit social dia.
It got obliterated in comparison to Bocchi the Rock!’s numbers.
Li Xue was surprised. “You’re really that confident?”
“I’m not confident in myself.”Tang Yao shook her head softly. “I’m confident in the story.”
“……”Li Xue blinked. “Is that… not the sa thing?”
“Nope… not really.”Tang Yao smiled awkwardly. “How about this—I’ll sketch an opening chapter for Chainsaw Man, and also one for the rebirth-revenge story. You read both and decide what to do.”
“…You sure?”Li Xue didn’t say yes imdiately. “And you want
to decide?”
“I’m sure.”
Tang Yao’s smile blood like a flower. “It’s New Year’s tomorrow, right? I’ll rest a bit. As for the decision—it should be yours.
“I trust your judgnt.
“You said ANF should use this chance to build a lead. So whatever you choose next—I’ll back you.
“Go for it. Don’t be afraid.”
“……”Li Xue stared at Tang Yao, touched by her sincere trust.
…So seriously, can we not use that rebirth-revenge story with
as the tragic example!?
You’re clearly nothing like that.
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