is a Japanese web novel series written by Monsho Sakakibara. It began serialization Kadokawa Corporation's Kakuyomu online service in July 2021. It was later published as a light novel under Starts Publishing's Grast Novels imprint in December 2022, featuring illustrations by Hatori Kyoka. A manga adaptation illustrated by Kanco began serialization in Starts Publishing's Comic Grast online magazine in May 2023, and has been compiled into six volumes as of June 2026. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Palette is set to premiere in January 2027.
Plot Minoru Kido, a 30-year-old salaryman, is killed in a traffic accident. He is reincarnated into another world as an elf named Liese Klein. In this new world, elves have a lifespan of up to a thousand years. However, he becomes bored of staying at home, still retaining memories of the time before his death. Wanting to experience a fulfilling life, in contrast to his previous short life, he decides to leave home, much to his family's hesitation. However, after the local village chief appears, challenging him to reach his full magic potential within a hundred years, he sets off on his journey.
Characters
In his previous life, he was , a 30-year-old salaryman who was killed while crossing the street. Being thankful for his second chance at life, he spent his days studying and improving his magic skills. He lives with his family in a village of elves, having born into a race known for its long lifespans. Upon setting off on his journey, his powers grow so strong that he impresses the village chief. After hearing rumors that the Demon Lord has been resurrected, he aims to defeat him, wanting to leave his mark on this world.
A human girl that Liese encountered during his journey. As she was originally nameless, she is given the name Minori.
An adventurer who serves as Liese's apprentice.
Media Light novel Monsho Sakakibara originally began posting the series as a web novel on Kadokawa Corporation's Kakuyomu online service on July 24, 2021. It was later published as a light novel under the title ; a single volume featuring illustrations by Hatori Kyoka was released under Starts Publishing's Grast Novels imprint on December 22, 2022.
Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Kanco began serialization in Starts Publishing's Comic Grast online magazine on May 12, 2023; the series' chapters are also released on the Novema online service. Six volumes have been released as of June 26, 2026.
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on November 19, 2025. The series will be produced by Studio Palette and directed and written by Yuki Inaba. It is set to premiere in January 2027.
References
External links Web novel at Kakuyomu Manga official website Anime official website