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NEET Receives a Dating Sim Game Leveling System

When the NEET Receives a System, 当废宅得到系统

Native Language Chinese

Released 2016

AuthorIdle Fish Goes Ashore, 咸鱼上岸

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 842

Translated Ch.: 841

Rank: #1216

Last Update: May 12, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

English Pub.: Webnovel

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NEET Receives a Dating Sim Game Leveling System is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Drama and more. Written by the author Idle Fish Goes Ashore. 841 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

A 30-year-old NEET is reincarnated into the body of an otaku that choked to death on instant noodles. As he comes to grips with his new life, he realizes that this world is subtly different from Earth. The denizens of this world are far better looking, and this new world also possesses futuristic technology as well as mysterious Yin Yang masters!
After reincarnating, he realized that he was endowed with a miraculous game-like system, which enables him to increase his own stats and transcend the limits of the human body. This system even has a game-breaking ability to save and load in real life!
In this new world that’s akin to a 2-D game, he just wants to enjoy life and head for a glorious future… However, he is quickly embroiled in a complex plot. Can he unlock his true potential and utilize his system to break the shackles that confine him and discover the truth about his previous body’s circumstances?

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Harem Martial Arts School Life Supernatural

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Editor's Note

⚠️ High Cringe Alert. Substantial. The novel leans heavily into "Gary Stu" territory. Expect a relentless barrage of descriptions about how handsome, talented, and perfect the MC is. If "second-hand embarrassment" is a dealbreaker for you, proceed with caution.

❤️ The "Will They/Won't They" Trap. High. Despite having a "Dating Sim" system, the MC often acts like a "herbivore" or a "monk." He triggers affection flags constantly but frequently ignores or runs away from the consequences, leading to an agonizingly slow romantic progression.

👯 The "Contrived" Harem. Extreme. New "beautiful" female characters are introduced with dizzying frequency. Many reviewers noted that while the girls have unique designs, their depth often feels "thinner than a sheet of paper" once their initial arc concludes.

🔚 The Status. Hiatus (Dropped). The novel stopped at Chapter 842 over five years ago. Reports suggest the author ran into trouble with Chinese censorship authorities regarding the portrayal of certain characters, leading to its removal from major platforms.

842 Chapters of a 30-year-old soul in a "perfect" teenage body. Modern cultivation meets Save/Load mechanics. Abandoned, but still a massive "cult" read for those who love OP systems.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–30 (The Transformation): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. Watching a "fat otaku" use a system to rapidly rebuild his life and body is satisfying. The initial novelty of the Save/Load mechanic feels fresh and high-stakes.

Ch. 31–300 (The Harem Explosion): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Repetition. The story settles into a loop: MC meets a beautiful girl, saves her from a problem using his system, she falls in love, and the MC acts "maturely" indifferent. The "Yin Yang Master" supernatural elements begin to expand the world.

Ch. 301–600 (Supernatural Shift): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Pivot. The "Dating Sim" aspect takes a backseat to urban wuxia/shounen battles. The MC becomes involved in secret organizations and spiritual wars.

Ch. 601–842 (The Grind): ⭐⭐ – The Stall. Pacing slows down significantly. The MC is essentially a god among men, and the tension relies heavily on "mysterious" past-life secrets that are never fully resolved due to the hiatus.

WebNovelDB Review

5 /10

An ambitious "kitchen sink" novel that tries to be a dating sim, a cultivation story, and a shounen battle manga all at once. While it succeeds in being "addictive," it often fails at being "substantive."

Comedy/Meta-Humor: 6/10. Relies on the contrast between the MC's 30-year-old brain and his high-school surroundings.

Romance/Chemistry: 4/10. Despite the title, it's more about "collecting flags" than actual relationship building. The MC’s indecisiveness is a major point of frustration for readers.

Protagonist: 5/10. He is a "Marty Stu." He is perfect at everything (sports, art, fighting, school) without much struggle. His "NEET" background is often used as a convenient excuse for his social awkwardness rather than a real character flaw.

Tension: 5/10. The Save/Load ability is a "cheat" that removes most real danger. If something goes wrong, he just resets.

The Good: The Save/Load mechanic is used in clever ways to solve puzzles and "perfect" social interactions. If you enjoy "system" novels where the MC becomes the center of the universe, this hits all the right spots.

The Bad: Extremely repetitive. The author constantly reminds you how handsome the MC is. The female characters often feel like trophies to be collected rather than people. The hiatus means you will never get a proper conclusion.

The Archetype: The "System-Blessed Gary Stu." A character who doesn't just win; he wins perfectly while everyone watches in awe.

The Final Verdict: Read this if you want a guilty-pleasure power fantasy to binge quickly. Avoid it if you want deep character development or a romance that actually goes somewhere.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Seiji Haruta (MC), Natsuya Yorozu (Student Council Prez/Yin Yang Master), Mika Uehara (The devoted friend), and a massive revolving door of harem candidates.

Power System: Dating Sim System. Provides RPG stats, instant skill acquisition via cards, and the "Save/Load" function. Later integrates with spiritual cultivation and Onmyoji techniques.

Themes: Reincarnation, Game System, Urban Fantasy, Harem, Otaku Culture.

Similar To: I’m Really a Superstar

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