is a Japanese light novel series written by Nozomu Koryu and illustrated by Yasuyuki Shuri. It began as a web novel that is published in the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website since February 2015. It was later acquired by TO Books, who have published 30 volumes in print since October 2015. A manga adaptation, written by Midori Tomizawa and illustrated by Seriko Iida, has been serialized in the Nico Nico Seiga-based Comic Corona manga service since December 2017, with its chapters collected into fourteen volumes as of April 2026. An anime television series adaptation produced by SynergySP aired from July to September 2023.
Plot A talented pastry chef dies before achieving his dream of creating the world's greatest dessert and is reincarnated in a fantasy world as Pastry Mille Morteln, the young heir of a poor noble family. Retaining his memories and passion for sweets, Pastry is determined to pursue confectionery, even in a world where sugar and ingredients are scarce luxuries.
Living in a frontier territory under his father, a capable but war-focused lord, Pastry begins learning both magic and combat to help protect his land from threats, such as bandits and political conflicts. At the same time, he uses his knowledge from his previous life to experiment with making sweets, gradually introducing new ideas and techniques to those around him. He begins working toward creating a land where sweets can be widely enjoyed, balancing his personal dream with the realities of his status.
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Media Light novel Written by Nozomu Koryu, the series began publication on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website on February 17, 2015. TO Books acquired the series, and began publishing the series in print, with illustrations by Yasuyuki Shuri, starting on October 20, 2015. As of April 2026, 30 volumes have been released.
Manga A manga adaptation, written by Midori Tomizawa and illustrated by Seriko Iida, began serialization in the Comic Corona manga service on December 25, 2017. As of April 2026, fourteen volumes have been released. In April 2019, J-Novel Club announced that it had licensed the manga for an English digital release.
A spin-off manga written and illustrated by Kirii, titled Sweet Reincarnation: Licorice Diary began serialization on the Comic Corona website on April 27, 2023. As of September 2023, one volume has been published.
Sweet Reincarnation: Licorice Diary
Anime In August 2022, it was announced that the series would be receiving an anime television series adaptation. The series is produced by SynergySP, with cooperation from Studio Comet, and directed by Naoyuki Kuzuya, with scripts written by Mitsutaka Hirota, character designs handled by , and music composed by . It aired from July 4 to September 19, 2023, on TV Tokyo and other networks. The opening theme song is "Brand New Day" by Sana from Sajou no Hana, while the ending theme song is by . Crunchyroll streamed the series. Muse Communication licensed the series in Southeast Asia.
Episodes
Game In May 2023, the G123 service announced that it will release a simulation video game based on the series, titled .
See also The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent – A light novel series with the same illustrator
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Further reading
External links at Shōsetsuka ni Narō