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Role-Playing a Dual Personality as a Background Character in a Manga
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Role-Playing a Dual Personality as a Background Character in a Manga

漫画路人的我扮演了双重人格
Native Language Chinese
Released 2025
Author
Original Ch.: 189
Rank: #128
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Original Pub.: jjwxc
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Role-Playing a Dual Personality as a Background Character in a Manga is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Fantasy and more. Written by the author 空纪海. The number of translated chapters is being updated. Translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

Original jjwxc synopsis:
Ji Qing, an S-class freshman at a superpower academy, binds himself to a comic forum system on his way to school. Comparing the comic with the school brochure, he discovers the comic’s protagonist is a classmate from his year.
Ji Qing: Interesting.
At this time, the protagonist is still an F-class rookie, while he is already at the pinnacle of freshmen.
While his S-class classmates provoke the protagonist, he’s daydreaming in the library; while his S-class classmates duel with the protagonist, he’s feeding fish in the pond; while his S-class classmates are utterly defeated by the protagonist, he’s eating in the cafeteria… Looking at the clichéd and stiff plot of the comic, Ji Qing feels utterly bored.
At the same time, the system, which disappears upon binding, suddenly returns. Looking at the comic before him, Ji Qing has a flash of inspiration—
Ji Qing (excitedly): Let’s make the current plot more interesting!
System (confused): …What do you want to do?
*
“Superpower Hunting Academy” is a mediocre superpower academy shonen comic.
Its early story revolves around the academy, where readers follow the protagonist through the clichéd and rigid plot. Just as readers were getting tired of it, the appearance of a new character instantly ignited the forums—
he was arrogant and acted erratically.
His origins were mysterious, yet he possessed the same face as the top freshman.
He walked the line between the underworld and legitimate society, repeatedly helping the protagonist while simultaneously placing him in danger. The comic became incredibly popular, with various pairings and plot discussions everywhere. Just as readers had built hundreds of threads discussing his relationship with the top freshman and the protagonist, the plot finally revealed his identity and past.
Comic Forum:
【Waaaaah, what? After you left, I became you.】
【Revenge, but it’s just me seeking revenge】
【Who died? I want revenge on whoever died!】
【Protagonist, don’t be an idiot! Quickly persuade him to return to Class S!】
Ji Qing: How about it? The plot is much more interesting now, isn’t it?
System (coldly): …What? How about it? You’ve turned a perfectly good shonen manga into a revenge manga!!!

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Editor's Note

💡 The Meta-Manipulator. Role Playing a Dual Personality is a high-concept "Manga Forum" novel that turns the clichéd "Superpower Academy" trope on its head. Instead of just surviving, the protagonist, Ji Qing, decides to save a mediocre manga from cancellation by becoming its most mysterious, controversial, and "meme-worthy" character.

The "Schrödinger’s" Identity. Ji Qing’s brilliance lies in his performance. By day, he is the aloof, S-class "background character" who eats lunch while the plot happens elsewhere. By night, he adopts the persona of "Raven"—a chaotic, erratic anti-hero with the same face but a completely different soul. This creates a "Twin" or "Dual Personality" mystery that sends the in-universe readers into a frenzy of theories.

More Than a School Romp. While it starts in an academy, the backdrop is a gritty, apocalyptic wasteland world. The "Strong = Better" social hierarchy isn't just school drama; it's a survival mechanism in a world where humanity is constantly under threat of being wiped out.

Experience Curve

The Setup (Ch. 1–20): ⭐⭐⭐ – Establishment. The novel sets up the "Comic Forum" system. Early chapters focus on Ji Qing’s transmigration and his initial boredom with the "stiff" protagonist. Some readers find the early side-character portrayals (like the social anxiety tropes) a bit hit-or-miss.

The "Raven" Reveal (Ch. 21–50): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. This is where the story shines. As Ji Qing begins acting out his dual identity, the "Forum" reactions become a highlight. The contrast between his "lazy student" life and his "underworld mentor" persona creates addictive tension.

The Wasteland Expansion (Ch. 51+): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – World Building. The story shifts from simple role-playing to addressing the actual dangers of the wasteland and the complex, tangled emotions of the "Manga Protagonist" who is being manipulated/helped by Ji Qing.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10
An intelligent, meta-fiction journey that balances humor with surprisingly deep psychological insight into how "characters" are perceived by an audience.

Concept & Execution: 9/10. The "Dual Personality" hook is executed with a level of calculation that makes Ji Qing feel like a true puppet master. Watching him "save" the plot by making it more tragic is a delight for fans of meta-narratives.

Character Dynamics: 8.5/10. The relationship between Ji Qing and the "Manga Protagonist" is fascinating. It’s a mix of caution, breakdown, and growth. The side characters are multi-dimensional, often having hidden motives that shift based on whether they are interacting with "Student Ji" or "Raven."

World Building: 8/10. The transition from a "cliché academy" to a "wasteland apocalyptic" setting adds stakes that keep the story from feeling like a simple comedy.

Pacing: 7/10. It is a slow burn. The author takes their time building the "atmosphere" before the major plot twists hit. Some arcs can feel like they are "recounting" rather than "showing," which may lose some readers early on.

The Good: The forum reactions are gold—they perfectly capture the chaotic energy of real-world manga fandoms (the shipping, the angst, and the "waaaah" moments).

The Bad: Some early character portrayals of mental health or social traits can feel a bit "textbook" or inaccurate to real-world experiences, which might break immersion for some.

Verdict: The Director's Cut. If you ever wanted to reach into a boring story and fix the plot yourself, this is the novel for you. It’s for readers who enjoy A Guide for Background Characters to Survive in a Manga but want a protagonist who is more "insanely calculative" than lucky.
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Ji Qing (S-Class Freshman / "Raven").
Power System: Comic Forum System (allows him to see reader comments and influence the "plot").
Themes: Meta-Fiction, Identity Mystery, Audience Manipulation, Survival of the Fittest.

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