In Another World with My Smartphone

In Another World with My Smartphone
Company type	Light novel series
Industry	Publishing, Anime, Manga
Founded	April 2013 (as web novel)
Founder	Patora Fuyuhara (author)
Headquarters	Japan
Products	Light novels, manga, anime, video game
Parent	Hobby Japan (publisher of printed editions)
Website	https://syosetu.com/usernovelmanage/top/ncode/ (Shōsetsuka ni Narō page)

, alternatively titled , is a Japanese light novel series authored by Patora Fuyuhara with artwork by Eiji Usatsuka. The story was initially published online via the user-generated platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō from April 2013 until November 2024, before Hobby Japan acquired the rights for printed editions. To date, the franchise comprises 31 volumes of light novels.

The English-language rights are held by J-Novel Club, which has been releasing the novels in serialized digital form since February 2017. A manga version, illustrated by Soto, started serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace magazine in November 2016 and is licensed for English release by Yen Press.

The anime adaptation produced by Production Reed aired between July and September 2017. Its second season, created by J.C.Staff, was broadcast from April to June 2023. This franchise predominantly appeals to a male audience, emphasizing fantasy and harem themes while utilizing multiple media formats to broaden its reach.

Plot

Touya Mochizuki, a fifteen-year-old boy, is inadvertently killed by God and reborn into a fantasy realm with his smartphone, which has been enhanced with magical capabilities. Although he cannot communicate with his original world, the device offers GPS navigation, access to Earth’s internet, and camera functionality.

God significantly amplifies Touya’s physical strength, magical power, and intellect, turning him into an extraordinarily formidable adventurer. Throughout his journey, he forms bonds with numerous individuals, including nine fiancées, while traveling across nations to settle political conflicts, complete quests, and confront monsters, antagonists, and formidable crystal entities known as the Phrase.

Light novels

Originating as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō from April 8, 2013, through November 18, 2024, the story was subsequently published as a light novel series under Hobby Japan’s "HJ Novels" imprint starting May 22, 2015. As of May 19, 2025, thirty-one volumes have been issued. Eiji Usatsuka provides the illustrations for the series. J-Novel Club holds the license for English digital publication and announced in July 2018 plans for print editions outside of their agreement with Seven Seas Entertainment through collaboration with Ingram Publisher Services.

Manga

The manga adaptation by Soto commenced serialization in the January 2017 edition of Comp Ace (released November 2016). The first two tankōbon volumes were published in June and July 2017 respectively, followed by a third volume in February 2018. Yen Press secured English licensing rights during their panel at the New York Comic Con Metaverse digital event in October 2020.

Anime

The anime television series adaptation was directed by Takeyuki Yanase with scripts by Natsuko Takahashi and animated by Production Reed. It aired from July 11 to September 26, 2017. The opening theme "Another World" was performed by AŌP, while Maaya Uchida and other artists contributed versions of the ending theme "Junjō Emotional." Crunchyroll streamed the show internationally; Funimation produced an English dub and released it on home video formats. Additionally, Funimation distributed the series in the United Kingdom and Ireland via Sony Pictures UK and in Australia/New Zealand through Universal Sony.

A follow-up season was announced on April 15, 2022. This installment was produced by J.C.Staff under director Yoshiaki Iwasaki, with series composition handled by Deko Akao and character design plus chief animation direction by Chinatsu Kameyama. It premiered on April 3, 2023 and concluded on June 19, 2023. The original voice cast returned to reprise their roles. The opening theme "Real Diamond" was performed by Gemstone7.

Game

A browser-based title named In Another World with My Smartphone: Happiness Cradle, inspired by the anime series, was launched on September 28, 2023. This game can be accessed through the G123 platform.

Reception

On the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website, the series has garnered immense popularity, accumulating more than 100 million views in total.

References

Content sourced from Minor Characters at In Another World With My Smartphone Wiki, shared under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA 3.0) license.

External links

at Shōsetsuka ni Narō
IseSuma on Twitter