My Isekai Life

My Isekai Life
Industry	Light novel, manga, anime, video game
Founded	October 2017; 9 years ago
Founder	Shinkoshoto
Headquarters	Japan
Products	Light novels, manga, anime television series, MMORPG
Parent	SB Creative (light novel publisher)

, also known simply as My Isekai Life, is a Japanese light novel series authored by Shinkoshoto with artwork by Huuka Kazabana. The story initially appeared as a web novel in October 2017 on the user-driven platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Subsequently, SB Creative acquired the rights and has been issuing the series under their GA Novel imprint since May 2018.

A manga version, illustrated by Ponjea, has been featured in Square Enix's digital publication Manga Up! since July 2018 and is officially licensed for North American distribution by Square Enix. An anime adaptation produced by Revoroot was broadcast from July through September 2022.

Plot

Yuji Sano, a corporate employee, spends his days immersed in work both at the office and at home. When his computer unexpectedly displays a message summoning him to another world, he restarts it, inadvertently accepting the invitation. Transported to a fantastical realm far removed from his daily grind of paperwork and technology, Yuji initially aims to awaken from what he assumes is a dream and return to his responsibilities. However, this new world has different intentions: as a Monster Tamer, Yuji gains the ability to befriend slimes. Their growing numbers allow him to rapidly absorb extensive magical knowledge, quickly acquiring a second character class. Now recognized as the realm’s foremost sage, Yuji must come to terms with his newfound abilities while contending with his lingering unfinished tasks.

Characters

: Once a salaryman who falls asleep only to awaken in a game-like world as a rookie Tamer, Yuji befriends a slime and discovers an abandoned sorcerer’s hut. As his slimes study the sorcerer’s tomes, Yuji instantly inherits their skills and wisdom, swiftly earning the designation of Sage.

Light novel

Created by Shinkoshoto with illustrations by Huuka Kazabana, the series began its online serialization on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in October 2017. The first printed volume was released by SB Creative under the GA Novel label on May 15, 2018. By March 2025, seventeen volumes have been published.

Manga

The manga adaptation drawn by Ponjea started serialization on July 29, 2018, via Square Enix's Manga Up! website. The initial volume was published on September 13, 2018. As of August 2025, twenty-nine volumes are available.

Square Enix announced on March 13, 2021, that they would release an English edition of the manga beginning December 2021, with the first volume arriving in January 2022.

Anime

The announcement of an anime television adaptation by Revoroot took place during the "GA Fes 2021" livestream on January 31, 2021. Keisuke Kojima directed the series, with character designs crafted by Kojima alongside Norihito Saitama. Assistance in direction was provided by Kiyotaka Suzuki, while Naohiro Fukushima handled the scriptwriting. The musical score was composed by Gin from Busted Rose. The show was broadcast from July 4 through September 12, 2022, across networks such as AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and BS Fuji. Notably, the initial two episodes were aired consecutively. The opening track, titled "Mujikaku no Tensai," is performed by Non Stop Rabbit, and the ending theme, "Gohan da yo! Dadadadan!!," features vocals by Hikaru Tono and others under the group Surachanzu△.

For North American audiences, Sentai Filmworks secured licensing rights and revealed plans for an English dub during their August 2022 panel at Otakon. Meanwhile, streaming rights for the Asia-Pacific region are held by Medialink, with distribution through Ani-One Asia. The first promotional trailer debuted on January 4, 2022. Director Keisuke Kojima highlighted that every key animation frame was produced using Clip Studio Ex.

Video game

On July 4, 2022, CTW Inc. released an online MMORPG, further expanding the franchise's footprint within the gaming industry.

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