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Borne of Desire

by Fuggmann

★ 4.73 (984) 4,756 followers 19 chapters ongoing

A man weaponizes anime tropes to thrive in a Pokémon world where audacity fuels power and destiny bends to spectacle.

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Synopsis

Reborn in a world teeming with Pokémon, a man quickly realizes this realm operates on anime logic—where destiny bends to spectacle, bonds trump reason, and sheer audacity fuels power. Unlike others who struggle to adapt, he leans into the chaos, weaponizing tropes and theatrics to thrive. But as his unorthodox rise disrupts the natural order, both allies and enemies question whether his antics are genius or a disaster waiting to happen. The line between hero and menace blurs when one man treats life like a shounen script.

Reader fit

Best for

Readers looking for a mix of Isekai, Multi Pov, Non Human Lead, and Power Fantasy.

Commitment

Borne of Desire runs 19 chapters. Status: ongoing.

Where to read

Available through Royal Road.

Reader signal

Current catalogue signals show 4.73 average rating from 984 ratings and 4,756 followers.

Closest matches

ProgressReads comparison points include A Dirge for the Sun [Max-Level Mesozoic Dark Fantasy Isekai], Power Overwhelming [Progression Infant Reincarnation], and Engineering, Magic, and Kitsune.

Latest chapters

View all 19 chapters →
  1. #19NOTICE Jun 22, 2024
  2. #18Chapter 17 Jun 20, 2024
  3. #17Chapter 16 Oct 22, 2023
  4. #16Chapter 15 Aug 19, 2023
  5. #15Chapter 14 Jun 12, 2023
  6. #14Chapter 13 Jan 15, 2023
  7. #13Chapter 12 Nov 18, 2022
  8. #12Chapter 11 Oct 24, 2022
  9. #11Chapter 10 Sep 2, 2022
  10. #10Chapter 9 Jul 27, 2022

Tropes & themes

IsekaiMulti PovNon Human LeadPower FantasyProgression Via StatsStrong Female Lead

Tags

Female LeadMale LeadMultiple Lead CharactersNon-Human LeadRomance SubplotActionAdventureFantasyPortal Fantasy / IsekaiProgressionSupernaturalStrong Lead

Frequently asked questions

What is Borne of Desire about? ▾

A man weaponizes anime tropes to thrive in a Pokémon world where audacity fuels power and destiny bends to spectacle.

Is Borne of Desire completed? ▾

No — Borne of Desire is still ongoing, with new chapters being released. 19 chapters are out so far.

Where can I read Borne of Desire? ▾

You can read Borne of Desire on Royal Road.

What books are similar to Borne of Desire? ▾

Readers who like Borne of Desire often also enjoy A Dirge for the Sun [Max-Level Mesozoic Dark Fantasy Isekai], Power Overwhelming [Progression Infant Reincarnation], and Engineering, Magic, and Kitsune.

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