The skill doesn’t discriminate. Touch a cursed item? Now you have three curses. Touch an ally? Suddenly there are two of your friend—and only one has a soul. The story forces Kai into ethical dilemmas: Is it okay to clone food? Clone weapons? Clone enemies to fight each other?
As of 2025, the series exists primarily as a web novel (Shōsetsuka ni Narō) with a manga adaptation announced for late 2025 / early 2026. An English fan translation is circulating under the abbreviated title "Hanshoku Gyakuten" .
While comedy is a significant aspect of the manga, it's not the only genre that it explores. The story also delves into adventure and strategy, as the protagonist and his companions navigate through the dungeon. The manga features a unique blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, making it an engaging read for fans of adventure manga. The skill doesn’t discriminate
The world-building in the manga is also noteworthy. The dungeon, while a familiar fantasy setting, is richly detailed and full of hidden secrets. The author(s) have clearly put thought into creating a cohesive and immersive environment, complete with its own ecosystem, politics, and social hierarchies.
The manga features sharp art by and Hayashi , working off the original story by Geki Koshifuri Zenra Jounin . It is officially distributed across several major digital and physical storefronts: Touch an ally
Because his dungeon lacks natural layout defenses, Akira must use raw numbers and tactical blocking to slow down invaders.
: As an adaptation of a "Nocturne Novel," the manga contains significant erotic and ecchi content , focusing on the "breeding" aspect of his skill as a central mechanic for power-scaling. Clone weapons
This manga is suitable for fans of action-adventure and fantasy manga, particularly those who enjoy series like "Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka" (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) and "Overlord." The series is geared towards a young adult audience, but its themes and story are enjoyable for readers of all ages.
: The protagonist aims to use this seemingly non-combat skill to survive the horrors of the dungeon and eventually "turn the tables" (Gyakuten) on their dire circumstances. Production Credits According to the Anime News Network Encyclopedia : Original Story : Gekikoshifurizenra Shōnin. Art : ahorobo Hayashi. Publisher : Akita Publishing. Reader's Guide: What to Expect