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After Seeing the Comic’s Bullet Comments, I Tore Up My Cannon Fodder Script

看到漫画弹幕后我手撕炮灰剧本

Native Language Chinese

Released 2025

Author莫晓mo

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 394

Rank: #461

Last Update: April 25, 2026

Original Pub.: Fanqie Novel

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After Seeing the Comic’s Bullet Comments, I Tore Up My Cannon Fodder Script is a popular novel that blends Fantasy, School Life, Shounen and more. Written by the author 莫晓mo. The number of translated chapters is being updated. Translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

“Huh? That purple-haired guy’s just cannon fodder? Getting crushed by a billboard ad? That’s way too tragic…”
On an otherwise completely ordinary day, an otherwise ordinary young man—Lu Jiuxiao—saw that exact sentence appear in front of him out of nowhere.
Only then did he realize—
He was living inside a comic.
And as a totally insignificant minor character, the greatest contribution he was ever going to make… was to help set up the actual protagonist’s first challenge before enrolling in the Academy for Ability Users.
With his life hanging by a thread, Lu Jiuxiao didn’t hesitate to fight back against fate—from the Academy, to the Four-School Tournament, to real battlefield warfare beyond the panels.
Until one day, he stood at the very top.
Until the entire supernatural world was cheering for him.
Until audiences everywhere screamed and cried because of his existence.
And yet…
Who would’ve guessed that this teen—who could stir the skies with a flick of his wrist—never even had powers to begin with?

Fantasy School Life Shounen

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Manga" Matrix. Lu Jiuxiao is a purple-haired "normie" who realizes he's living in a comic when bullet comments (danmaku) start floating in his peripheral vision. This isn't a transmigration story; he was born in this world and has zero prior knowledge of the "plot." Watching him scramble to fake a superpower using hints from the audience—while having absolutely no magic himself—is a masterclass in high-stakes bluffing.

The "No-System" Grind. Unlike similar novels where the MC gains powers by fooling the audience, Lu Jiuxiao stays a "powerless" human. He has to survive a supernatural academy using pure strategy, psychological manipulation, and the "Brain" of the team. If you enjoy smart protagonists who win by out-thinking enemies with Gojo-level abilities, this is your jam.

Chess, Not Combat. Warning: if you’re looking for fast-paced, visceral fight scenes, you might find the pacing a bit... methodical. Because the abilities in this world are complex and overpowered, the author spends a lot of time on analysis, inner monologues, and cutaways to teachers explaining the tactics. It’s more Death Note strategy than Dragon Ball Z action.

"Who would’ve guessed that this teen—who could stir the skies with a flick of his wrist—never even had powers to begin with?"

394 Chapters (Ongoing). A grounded, "Group Portrait" academy novel with no romance and a heavy focus on found family and intellectual warfare.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–60 (Survival & Bluffs): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Pure Tension. Lu Jiuxiao’s initial efforts to "tear up the script" and avoid a tragic death by billboard are thrilling. Watching him fake his way into the Academy is the perfect hook.

Ch. 61–250 (The Tournament Arc): ⭐⭐⭐ – Strategic Slog. This is the longest arc. While the character interactions and banter between schools are top-tier, the battles can feel slow due to heavy info-dumping and constant "bullet comment" interruptions.

Ch. 251–Present (The Battlefield): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – World Expansion. The story moves beyond the academy walls. The stakes get higher as Lu Jiuxiao’s bluffs have to hold up against "real" warfare, and the mystery of the "Original Manga vs. Spin-off" deepens.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

A refreshing, character-driven "Audience Awareness" novel that rewards readers who love complex power systems and a clever, "powerless" lead.

Writing Quality: 7/10. The ensemble cast is excellent; no one feels like a "smooth-brained NPC." However, the chapters are quite short (a few hundred words each), which can make the progression feel slower than it actually is.

Character Design: 9/10. Lu Jiuxiao is a fantastic MC—clearheaded, hardworking, and funny. His habit of "corrupting" his classmates with nonsense ideas to help them use their powers creatively is a highlight.

World Building: 8/10. The supernatural academia setting is standard, but the "Bullet Comment" mechanic adds a unique layer of helplessness—he has to filter "spoilers" from "fan theories" to survive.

Pacing: 5/10. The frequent cutaways for analysis and teacher commentary kill the flow of combat. It feels more like reading an "ability explainer" video at times.

The Good: The found family factor. The relationship between Lu Jiuxiao and the OG protagonist group is an "arduous process" that feels earned. Plus, there is no romance (No CP), keeping the focus entirely on growth and the overarching plot.

The Bad: The translation quality can be "janky" in some versions, with repeated sentences or missing paragraphs. If you hit the "Tournament Arc" and find the analysis too wordy, you might struggle to push through.

For Fans Of: A Guide for Background Characters to Survive in a Manga, I Became the Most Popular Character by Acting as a Villain, Lord of the Mysteries (for the strategic depth).

Not For You If: You want a protagonist who actually gets OP powers, or if you hate "Tournament Arcs" that focus more on words than action.

The Archetype: The "Prophetic Bluff." He doesn't have a spark of magic, but with the audience on his side, he’ll make the world believe he’s a god.

Verdict: A high-tier "Smart MC" read. It’s the perfect follow-up for anyone who finished Guide to Survive and wants a more strategic, "hard mode" version of the same premise.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Lu Jiuxiao (The Strategist), The OG Protagonist Group.

Power System: Supernatural Abilities (Complex/Overpowered) + Intelligence/Bluffing.

Themes: Fate vs. Choice, Academy Competition, Found Family, No Romance.

Similar To: A Guide for Background Characters to Survive in a Manga

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