The Dragon's Guide to Defying Death

Description

After suffering from an illness that cut his life short, Royce wakes up to find himself as a character from the story he read until his last moments. As a dragon hatchling, he believes his long life is just beginning. That is, until Royce realizes he's the son of the dragon who goes berserk due to his untimely death! Now, Royce is looking to race against the clock, even if his every move leads to a near-death experience. Will he be able to change his fate, or will he get stopped in his tracks?

Original Webtoon:
KakaoPage, Daum

Official Translations:
English, Japanese

Type

Manhwa

Related Series

N/A

Associated Names

How to Survive as a Dragon With Time-Limit

How to Survive as a Terminally-Ill Dragon

How to Survive as a Time-Limited Dragon

Phương Pháp Sinh Tồn Của Rồng Sắp Ngủm

Survival Guide For a Terminally-Ill Dragon

余命わずかなドラゴンが生き残る方法

시한부 드래곤의 생존법

Groups Scanlating

Eros Scans

Genztoons

Surya Scans

Latest Release(s)

c.50 by Genztoons 5 months ago

c.49 by Genztoons 6 months ago

c.48 by Genztoons 6 months ago

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Status in Country of Origin

50 Chapters + Prologue (Ongoing)

S1: 50 Chapters (1~50)

S2: Chapters (51~) TBA

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Anime Start/End Chapter

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User Rating

Average: 7.4 / 10.0 (37 votes)

Bayesian Average: 6.9 / 10.0

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Last Updated

December 17th, 2024 11:22pm PST - 4 months ago

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Genre

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Shounen Slice of Life
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Recommendations

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Author(s)

Jeong Hoon-Il [Add]

Red Leaf [Add]

Artist(s)

Popiseu [Add]

Year

2024

Original Publisher

Blank Page Studio

Daum

Kakao

Serialized In (magazine)

KakaoPage (Kakao)

Kakao Webtoon (Daum)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Tapas

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #612

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Monthly Pos #1354

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3 Month Pos #1906

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6 Month Pos #1626

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Year Pos #1562

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List Stats

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On 63 wish lists

On 4 completed lists

On 7 unfinished lists

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Good start

by IAmLilith_09
4 months ago

Rating: N/A

Currently at Chapter 8.

I've read numerous stories—fantasy, romance, action, even horror—and the one similarity they share is humor. How readers react to humorous comments or the personalities of characters often depends on their own perspective and the hundreds of books they've already encountered. This manhwa follows the same trend.

Let’s start with the art. It’s good—cute and very likable—but it doesn’t stand out with a unique palette or color scheme. However, it does give the story a distinct vibe compared to other emerging manhwas these days.

As for the plot, the author has laid a strong foundation. Readers won’t feel confused about the story's main goal. It’s like riding the waves—sometimes smooth, sometimes turbulent—and how the story progresses determines the experience.

From my reading experience, this manhwa is enjoyable and satisfying to read during your free time, like before bed or after a stressful day at school. That said, the characters irritate me in a way that I’ve discovered a new pet peeve—kids. I understand that the mindset of a pampered child who’s essentially the boss of their own home fits the plot and serves as an MC buff. Even so, it’s hard for me to continue because it gives off a manhua vibe in terms of character portrayal. But since the story is still in its early stages, I’ll give it more time to mature.

... Last updated 4 months ago

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EPIC Lack of Common Sense

by Koneko_Nyaa
1 year ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

This is an amazing Lack of Common Sense story.

A former human is reincarnated as a Dragon who is fated to die.

He has the potential to become the strongest, but the world has no place tor such a balance-breaking character, so he's always facing a series of unfortunate accidents seeking to claim his life.

There's never a dull moment when everything is out to get you and you have to stay strong, smart, and alert to survive.

That's the premise, but there's so much more it it than that...

Here's a better version:
When their parents leave 3 young dragons home alone for a business trip, what could go wrong?

How about:

Accidentally getting teleported to the other side of the world and needing to get back home before your overpowered dad does and destroys the world looking for his missing child.

Follow 3 young dragons (and a fairy) on their journey - with all the distractions encountered along the way.
Expect plenty of amusing and fun moments as these easily-distracted dragon children likely create world-altering events as a result of all the little detours they take during their journey.

Dragons have a different sense of time and a different sense of values:
How far will a child go to one-up his peers... How much effort to invest protecting your hoard... How great a massacre (of monsters) is adequate for afternoon playtime... How many detours will be taken if there is treasure to be found... How many thousands of people will have their lives changed by the seemingly meaningless things these little dragons do on a whim...

Your human common sense cannot be applied here.
MCs friends never had any human common sense, and while he retains some, he seems to have lost most of his hundreds of years ago as well.

You should read at least 27 chapters to get a feel for what this Manhwa has to offer.

{Progress at time of comment: S1/C27

... Last updated 1 year ago

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