is a Japanese light novel series written by Cyclamen and illustrated by Yuunagi. It began as a web novel posted on Kadokawa's Kakuyomu service, before it was picked up for publication by ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko imprint. The first volume was published in April 2024; six novels have been released as of May 2026. A manga adaptation illustrated by Akane Sasaki began serialization on Kadokawa Shoten's Comic Comp service in December 2025.

Plot The series follows Itsuki, a man who was stabbed to death. He finds himself reincarnated as a baby in a Japan where monsters exist and attack people. Wanting to avoid another premature death, he aims to become stronger. As he grows older, he becomes skilled in magic, finding himself to be more powerful than he expected.

Characters

The protagonist, he finds himself in an alternate Japan overrun by monsters. Wanting to avoid having a violent death like in his previous life, he began working to become stronger from a young age.

Itsuki's schoolmate who transferred from England. She initially sees Itsuki as a rival and wants to beat him. Due to a certain incident, they later start living together.

Media Light novel The series is written by Cyclamen. It was originally posted Kadokawa's Kakuyomu service in December 2022, ranking first in the site's annual rankings. It was then picked up for publication by ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko imprint, which released the first volume on April 10, 2024. Six volumes have been published as of May 2026.

Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Akane Sasaki began serialization on Kadokawa Shoten's Comic Comp service on December 23, 2025.

See also The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest, another light novel series illustrated by Yuunagi The Holy Grail of Eris, another light novel series illustrated by Yuunagi The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne, another light novel series illustrated by Yuunagi The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World, the bunkobon version of the novel series is also illustrated by Yuunagi

References

External links Web novel at Kakuyomu Light novel official website Manga official website