Scumbag System English Sub & Dub

About Scumbag System

Looking for background on Scumbag System (穿书自救指南)? This action, adventure and drama series by Djinn Power (2020) starts out like this. At its core: This is the story of a guy who transmigrates into the scum villain of one of those harem xuanhuan/xianxia novels. The scum villain, Shen Qingqiu, is one of those looks-noble-but-is-actually-a-hypocrite type.

Another thread: Shen Qingqiu’s disciple, Luo Binghe, is the main character of the novel who gradually turns darker as tragic events occur upon him. With the help of a very troll system, the new Shen Qingqiu tries to stay alive by staying on Luo Binghe’s good side, as the original Shen Qingqiu treated Luo Binghe badly, thus receiving a horrifying ending. However, Shen Qingqiu's plan of staying alive is not as simple as it seems as he soon stumbles on out that the system limits his actions.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Daisuke Namikawa as Qingqiu Shen and Yuuki Kaji as Binghe Luo. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 10 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Djinn Power, so the studio's house style defines how Scumbag System looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.6/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Daisuke Namikawa voicing Qingqiu Shen gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2020, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.