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The Extra’s Academy Survival Guide
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Rating(4.3 / 5.0, 339 votes)
5    66% (224 votes)
4    14% (48 votes)
3    8% (27 votes)
2    4% (13 votes)
1    8% (27 votes)
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292 Chapters (ongoing):
— Main Story: 250 Chapters (Completed)
— Extra: 42 Chapters (ongoing)
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Yes
Completely Translated
No
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Weekly Rank: #86
Monthly Rank: #159
All Time Rank: #716
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On 5041 Reading Lists
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All Time Rank: #1357

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I ended up transmigrating as a third-rate extra in a game I like, but worst of all this character has already fallen and been disowned.

I have no ambitions. I just want to graduate, but the world won’t let me.

Associated Names
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How to Survive at the Academy
HSA
Surviving The Academy
아카데미에서 살아남기
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Recommendations
The Demon Prince Goes to the Academy (5)
The Main Heroines are Trying to Kill Me (4)
The World of Otome Games is Tough For Mobs (3)
I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy (3)
How To Live As An Academy Extra Villain (2)
Kneel to Me (2)
Recommendation Lists
  1. Competent MC - Cute Girls
  2. KOREAN WEBNOVELS
  3. Stuff I wanna read
  4. Extra/Side Character Novels
  5. Completely translated novels 6 (higher ratings)

Latest Release

Date Group Release
02/27/24 Yong Library c63
02/25/24 Yong Library c62
02/24/24 Yong Library c61
02/23/24 Yong Library c60
02/21/24 Yong Library c59
02/20/24 Yong Library c58
02/19/24 Yong Library c57
02/17/24 Yong Library c56
02/16/24 Yong Library c55
02/14/24 Yong Library c54
02/14/24 Yong Library c53
02/12/24 Yong Library c52
02/10/24 Yong Library c51
02/09/24 Yong Library c50
02/09/24 Yong Library c49
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sewagerottencheese
sewagerottencheese rated it
March 7, 2024
Status: Completed
Agreeing with cakekid, the novel gets really good and starts to develop once you get in deep and we get some hints as to why our MC is the way he is, so to start with our mc:

He is very hard working, perceptive and rational and that gets emphasized throughout the novel because he's living by tooth and nail everyday. He has to ensure that he gets his daily necessities while also managing his school grades AND getting stronger both physical and his magic power.

Now his goal on trying to... more>> make progress the story without changes gets twisted hence the butterfly effect, at first it might come off as cliché (which it is) and annoying but what I think it becomes more as nothing ever goes the way you plan it and there we see how our MC improvises on it and still progress despite variables.

Now for his romantic interests, our MC isn't really that dense because he is aware of the girls that are interested in him (at least the ones that try to actively reach out to him) but he's too busy trying to survive, get stronger and save the world, however he does have his dense moments but at least it's understandable.

Now as for the harem I'll elaborate,
Spoiler

he really only ends up with 3 girls with 1 being platonic

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and it's not the main focus so you don't have to be worried too much about this aspect.

Also this is completely translated for those who are looking along with the side stories, I won't say who or where but just keep looking and you'll find it. <<less
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LifeIsReading
LifeIsReading rated it
February 28, 2024
Status: Completed
Literally the best academy transmigration novel out there. Just read it till the end and you will know why I am so biased. Well written characters and the story focuses more on character growth rather that just quickly moving the plot forward. The story stays true to its essence till the end, which is very hard to find in novels nowadays. My only regret is that the full translation is available only on Yonder.
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CreamPuffDelights
CreamPuffDelights rated it
February 21, 2024
Status: Completed
Hands down one of the best Korean novels to be read. However; there are several issues with this novel, none of which related to the content of the novel itself.

1. The novel is actually completely translated already, however you can only read it on Yonder or download a copy from somewhere else that's less... legal. *hinthint*.

2. The current translator for this novel, Yong's Library is a well known ripper, his works are pretty much even worse than straight up raws, somehow. Pronouns are completely wrong, names can and WILL change... more>> from chapter to chapter, so you won't have any idea what is happening, and sometimes you won't even know if the person is a new character or not.

3. I won't comment on the novel's plot and content as I'm pretty satisfied with it, which is a rarity I can tell you. <<less
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AMissingLinguist
AMissingLinguist
September 28, 2023
Status: c11
The premise is that the main character wants to graduate school, but he needs funds. He lost access to his family and became a disgrace. The misunderstandings start here.

The whole time I was reading, I couldn't get why I was so bored until chapter 11. The misunderstandings are all from the viewpoints of other characters. Fake Saint of the Year does the same thing, and I usually skipped those chapters, but this story does not allow me to skip the boring parts. Each chapter incorporates the thoughts of other characters... more>> into the plot, making the boringness central to the story.

I enjoy misunderstandings in stories, but this novel fails to interest me. <<less
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iadzulf
iadzulf rated it
June 25, 2023
Status: c130
This trope of transmigrated into a game is on the rise for Korean novels, but not all of them stuck for me. At least, until this one.

When we have the overpowered main character or sus power system, this novel is not like that. Our main, Ed Rosetail, really took his time to become strong by learning everything that he can learn. We don't get someone who suddenly levels up, but we can look to a person trying his best to survive everyday life as an outcast.

I think other characters are... more>> also very well done too. We get to see the everyday life of literal magical students with fantastical power system who have the power to obliterate everything, but also we see they are students trying to navigate their academic life. Of course, each of them has their own past and problems, which I think is one of many aspects left untouched by many authors.

I don't like to spoil here, but, you'll feel some camaraderie by reading this novel. It really showed each person has their own way in seeing the world and not everyone may have the same sentiment. Because of that, there were some skirmishes here and there, the angst is very real, and you'll found yourself wishing someone need to rewind back time to correct everything.

Of course, for the plot, I am fascinated by the author's way of giving premonition. It keeps me waiting for another chapter and see what happen next.

Spoiler

Every character in this novel has a certain role in the original game.

For our main character, the sensational Ed Rosetail, I really develop a very liking towards him. As the story progressed, Ed, seemingly too attached to maintain the original storyline, became more lenient and even acknowledging that the story has changed (kinda after Act 2 completed). Thus, he tried so hard to do what he can do, because ultimately, he is the main source of the story steering away from the original plotline.

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While I am drawn to the portrayal of our from-zero-to-hero Ed, what I really like about this novel is the world building and how the events are interrelated with each other. Some may argue that author is that tell-not-show, I believe that it is only in certain part.

The author tries to correlate the world as seen the game and as experienced in reality. Both of those are the same, yet also different. What makes it amazing is because you can get the feel how the story should flow, but you always get this anxiety-inducing moments where the story just suddenly halt and move in unpredictable way.

Just so for this topic, I do not mind the harem here because it is just as comedic as it is a certainty due to how the events happened. Sure, some of them may be a little bit overbearing but it shows how the author tried to make each characters, especially the main girls, not as two-dimensional.

Spoiler

Though I kinda resent why Ed didn't reciprocate their feelings because it will become much more exhilarating... I suppose :P

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Anyway, with that being said, I think this novel is a very good read that, if stuck to you, you'll develop a liking towards our gorgeous blond boy living alone on the northern forest. <<less
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Le-Ether
Le-Ether rated it
November 12, 2022
Status: c173
I would say that people hate on the MC for having this hypocritical thinking of "Yes, I will not obstruct the story. Yet, he still does something to create a butterfly effect on it."

As I would say. It would be much better to say this type of thinking is just his mentality ... more>>
Spoiler

but he would later change it as his character development goes to drastic changes

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Overall, the story is good. Characters are well-written and each heroine and other side characters have actualy depth to them. They aren't just one sided at most but have own backstory that builds up their characters.

The MC might be one of the actually weak characters interms of system novels as you can truly see the progressed he makes are little to none but it still is a massive change. <<less
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ErikHarrison
ErikHarrison rated it
April 30, 2022
Status: c14
So far this has followed every cliche but the "find items with knowledge" trope.

That said its competent and enjoyable so far. Harem is bland and living in the wild, while interesting, isn't different enough to feel fresh.

I think what would possibly set this series apart would be the use of lifestyle skills in combat. Also I cant find MTLs anywhere so someone help me please :, (
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ILast
ILast
February 20, 2024
Status: side storie 37
It was perfect, from the beggining to the end, that it made me a person non english speaker write a review.

The last side storie that I found translated was bealtifull I cried, I tend to dislike harem novels but this one made it in the right way and the love happened on good way without being forced and it's not the central factor of the novel, the MC is very enjoyable a hard worker and a survivor, the side characters are very good too, the plot was consistent from... more>> the beggining to the end that made me wonder how the writer managed to keep the consistence of a catching and entertaining story in 250 cp plus 37 sd stories.

I will keep an eye to new works of this autor, and hope that he writes new side stories and the get translated.

Just read it!!! <<less
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Asfyal
Asfyal rated it
February 11, 2024
Status: Completed
  • An amazing novel with a great harem story 10/10. The last 50 chapters form 200 to 250, elevated the novel greatly form 8/10 to 10/10.

    Everything was finished up neatly and no plot holes were left.

    As the story progressesd, we seen all main characters grow mentally and evolve. They feel "alive" and aren't just One dimensional characters like you see in another stories.

    The MC is level headed and feels like a real person, He isn't s*upid nor is he a genius that knows it all. He also isn't some edgelord nor your typical japanese MC. He is just a human

    Plus it's actually a TRUE harem story

    Would definitely keep an eye out for the author next work

    All in all read it trust me
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kenichiwuz
kenichiwuz rated it
December 30, 2023
Status: c15
I think it's weird that there is such vocabulary in these translations. It is pretty dumb imo to have all these vocabs like incense, vivacious and all the other bogus words. I will catch them all and add it to the list.

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Spoiler

Engendered, Enigmatic, Brusqueness, Procure, Destitution, Precipice, Consigned, effervescent, buoyant, nebulous, extricating, respite, judicious

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Dudes a transmigrator and plays a game and his thinking process is like some writer wannabe trying to impress writing teachers.

Either it is the author or the translators wanting to beef it up and it is unnecessary.

One example of dumb translation.

Spoiler

"As a pragmatic realist, Lortel would undoubtedly question Princess Penia's decision."

Adding realist after pragmatic isn't needed.

I don't know if the raw version had such a way of explaining things but the translated version is too much.

I'm beginning to think these translators are using chatgpt to rehash the translations with better words and putting behind pay walls.

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I'm still going to continue reading this as I will still comprehend these translated chapters as I am very incense about this and my buttocks are on fire from all the vivacious vocabs.

Details are nice but drags on for way too long and with the extra vocabs, it makes me want to knock out. I literally fell asleep for a week giving these first 15 chapters a try. It's like trying to get an A+ from a writing teacher so you put unnecessary vocabs to sound educated. Idgaf if it's this high society. Dudes still a transmigrator that didn't get any memories or skills other than knowledge from the game. <<less
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Bofhen
Bofhen
December 28, 2023
Status: --
First this novel is complete but thx to a app copy rite on it translations drooped sadly,

And the novel it self is actually really good MC is a underdog and he truly is but he is truly trying his best to survive and think of ways to stay alive in a world wear he is not only a underdog but hist stats are limited and more or less all other character's grow stronger than him or are op from the start lol,

So if you like a underdog MC... more>> that actually uses his head to survive and polishes the few skills he actually haw to survive, as well as a bit slower pace not to slow but not fast ether and a bit of slice of life felling hear and there that make the novel fell warm as well as you notice the MC's struggle better 2 and if this speak to you then this novel might be for you but like said above thx to copy right from a app translation is stopped for now T.T but good points it just got it's own manga 2 chapters out =D <<less
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TrippTheWolfHi
TrippTheWolfHi rated it
August 17, 2023
Status: --
The novel is a really slid read if you want a more causal and mid paced story, it's got moments of high stress, and decent character building, and over all it's a real nice read.

For the people complaining about the fact that Ed at first made plans to not change the story, only to later do so, perhaps failed to read that Ed himself fairly early on realized that his mere presence at the academy changes the plotline, and thus he has too, for his own survival, as well as... more>> others, interfere with the story.

Now for the reason I gave this 4 stars instead of five? The new translators.

I'm not sure where they got their idea of the English language from but they've written the whole story like a Shakespearean play using overly flowery language where it's really not needed. Like the first line in the story "It is high time for me the accept the harsh reality that lies before me, I am utterly defeated" is in a sense, proper english, but it way to overly complex for what the sentence is trying to say "It's about time I accept it, I'm totally screwed" and this annoying over complex way of speaking is continued throughout the whole of the series, and makes it a pain to read. <<less
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Mr.Mochi
Mr.Mochi
July 16, 2023
Status: --
It’s a fun read when it’s it’s not bogged down by side characters thoughts. You end up reading the same impressions multiple times- in that way it’s boring and tiresome. It’s not accurate to say the writing is bad or that the author is adding filler- it’s just that he’s over explaining everything either to a dumb audience or the type that needs to know and justify every detail. This is exhausting to read at times, because the pacing is very sluggish.

For example, a scene at a camp fire. Add... more>> misunderstanding. And then you have to read all the characters involved impressions and thoughts, and then again when a character is explaining themselves to a character not involved. On the low end that’s 3 times and on the high end it’s 8 times you have to read the same shit.

In addition you have to read the whole exposition of what characters think of each other every time a scene slightly adjusts their opinion of the other party. For example, getting good marks on an exam after being perceived as talentless. Atleast 6 times you will read “how did I miss judge”, “he’s hardworking” and it’s various variations.

This isn’t limited to the MC either, because as you know the romance interests increases and grows more troublesome.

The effect of all of this is that something that could be 3 chapters is instead 5. Long term that is 30 into 50. I’m not exaggerating. As more and more characters pour in, the characters have to realize that their initial impressions and assumptions are incorrect and have to spend time figuring out why. Every time. EVERY TIME.

If you can suffer reading the same thing atleast 3x then I recommend this for you. <<less
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araragiKun
araragiKun rated it
February 25, 2023
Status: c44
This basic plot is nothing unique. A boy is transmigrated to a character, a minor villain, inside a game. Now, his target is to be able to live decently in the future.

The point where it deviates from the norm is what makes it interesting. Although, I have not yet found anything drastically special about this story, the way all the pieces are written makes the story a good read.

  • Unlike other "transmigrated as a villain" stories, the MC doesn't intend to remain as a villain. The same is reflected as the opinions about him began to change.
  • Until now, the story follows logically. Unlike other stories, whatever deviation happens in the supposed arcs of the game happen because of the MC's unintended actions.
  • The cast is fairly unique and detailed with their own ambitions.
  • The romance/harem feels real to me.
  • The real treat are the misunderstandings that people have about his actions. On a similar note, other character's PoV are also very enjoyable.
  • One negative about this story is that the MC wants to remain outside story. Although, it is a more logical choice given the explanation MC gives for this choice, it still makes a less interesting read for us. However, as mentioned, MC's presence itself creates deviations in the storyline. To resolve this, MC has started to involve himself more, although, how much would it satisfy us readers is yet to be seen as I have only read till 44 chapter.
  • The other negative also comes from MC's unwillingness to involve himself in the story is that we are following the MC and not the game's main character. Although, MC does deviate the storyline, he isn't that disrupting. In other words, many of the games "small" events happen while we read MC building stuff here and there. This will be boring since action scenes are substituted by single lines that MC hears from other people.
  • The MC might appear to be a little cold sometimes. He lets events happen for the sake of it even if somebody he knows is going to die. Thus, the MC appears rather cold and distant. I hope he gets some character development and stops playing god in the future.
Frankly, I would have rated it 4 but I have only rated it 3 because it hasn't been translated fully yet. There are only less than 70 chapters translated. I will probably wait till a lot of chapters are translated before I... more>> resume reading this. <<less
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