is a Japanese web novel series written by Ryō Hiromatsu. It was serialized online from February 2015 to October 2022 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. A manga adaptation with art by Osamu Kozuki was serialized in Square Enix's manga magazine Monthly Big Gangan from November 2017 to December 2020 and was collected in six tankōbon volumes, with a sequel manga serialized from 2024 to 2025 and collected into two volumes. A light novel version with illustrations by Akira Banpai was published under Kobunsha's Kobunsha Light Books imprint in May 2018. An anime television series adaptation produced by White Fox aired from July to September 2025.
Plot Shigeru Yoshioka, a 34-year-old former salesman, has his life collapses after he is falsely accused of a crime. Losing his job, reputation, and trust in others, Shigeru withdraws from society and lives as a shut-in. His life changes when he discovers a way to travel to another world while using his computer. A mysterious status screen pops up and offers him a choice: sacrifice his looks in exchange for immense power. Accepting the deal, Shigeru is reborn in a fantasy world with ugly looks, but absurdly high parameters, effectively making him an "absolute god" in terms of combat ability.
In his new life, Shigeru sets out as an adventurer and briefly joins a party that includes Seika, Seiji, and Leeds. Despite his overwhelming strength, his existence is shaped by weaknesses tied to his appearance, including intense pain whenever he touches a woman. As he navigates quests, battles, and relationships, Shigeru must decide whether companionship is worth the risks imposed by the circumstances of his power.
Characters
The main protagonist, an ugly man who sacrificed his looks to gain superhuman strength and skills as the party's fighter. He was a salesman who ended up being framed for molesting a woman that led him to losing his job that led him to become fearful of women. In order to gain more bonus points, he gave himself multiple weaknesses, including the effect of taking damage when touched by women.
The mage of the party. She is originally a 17-year-old girl who is pretty despite having a low stat for looks. Before she was sent to the other world, she was very sickly and couldn't even walk. Because of this, she enjoys the new world, but is somewhat naive.
The hero of the party. He is a handsome man who can transform into Aldean that makes him invincible. He was the CEO of a company Shigeru used to work with before it collapsed due to an AI accident.
The hunter of the party. Her real name is never revealed and goes by the name Reeze that was given by Seika. She is Seiji's younger sister and has the power to read the Special Notes from other adventurers.
Media Web novel Written by Ryō Hiromatsu, Uglymug, Epicfighter was serialized as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website from February 19, 2015, to October 15, 2022.
Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Osamu Kozuki was serialized in Square Enix's seinen manga magazine Monthly Big Gangan from November 25, 2017, to December 25, 2020. The manga's chapters were collected into six tankōbon volumes released from April 25, 2018, to February 25, 2021. The manga is published in English on Square Enix's Manga Up! Global app.
A sequel manga also illustrated by Kozuki, titled Busamen Gachi Fighter SSS, was serialized from December 25, 2024, to September 25, 2025. The sequel's chapters were collected into two tankōbon volumes released on June 25 and October 24, 2025. The sequel is also published in English on Square Enix's Manga Up! Global app.
Uglymug, Epicfighter
Busamen Gachi Fighter SSS
Light novel A light novel version with illustrations by Akira Banpai was released under Kobunsha's then-newly launched Kobunsha Light Books imprint on May 18, 2018.
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on November 18, 2024. The series is produced by Egg Firm, animated by White Fox and directed by Toshiyuki Sone, with Kenta Ihara handling series composition, Miki Matsumoto designing the characters, and Ryo Kawasaki composing the music. was aired from July 6 to September 21, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is "My Way" performed by TEMPEST, while the ending theme song is "Bansōkō" (Bandage) performed by Miyu Kaneko. Crunchyroll will stream the series. Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.
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References
External links at Shōsetsuka ni Narō