Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World?
| Industry | Publishing, Anime |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 2017 |
| Founder | Kei Sazane |
| Headquarters | Japan |
Area served | Japan, worldwide (anime streaming) |
Key people | Kei Sazane (author), Neco (illustrator), Arikan (manga illustrator) |
| Products | Light novels, manga, anime television series |
| Owner | Media Factory (light novel and manga), Project No.9 (anime production) |
| Parent | Kadokawa Corporation |
is a Japanese light novel series authored by Kei Sazane, featuring illustrations by Neco. It was released by Media Factory under the MF Bunko J label from July 2017 through August 2020. A manga version, illustrated by Arikan, started its serialization in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive magazine in February 2018. The anime adaptation, produced by Project No.9, was broadcast between July and September 2024.
Plot
Amidst a conflict involving five races vying for control over Earth, humanity, led by the hero Sid, initially emerges victorious. However, an abrupt alteration in history erases Sid’s existence, resulting in humanity’s defeat and subjugation. Kai, unaffected by this historical revision and unknown in the altered reality, encounters Rinne and becomes motivated to rise as the hero who will free humanity.
- A soldier from the Urza Federation who alone retains memories of the original timeline.
- A girl belonging to an unidentified non-demon race, saved by Kai, who supports the human resistance against demonic forces.
- A senior soldier within the Urza Federation and childhood friend of Kai; she leads the human resistance while disguising herself as a man.
- A fellow soldier alongside Kai in the Urza Federation and member of the human resistance within the alternate reality.
- Another soldier comrade of Kai who participates in the human resistance in the changed world.
- Jeanne’s trusted assistant and personal bodyguard.
- An elf shrine maiden who joins Kai’s group after developing feelings for him.
Manga
The manga adaptation drawn by Arikan commenced serialization on February 27, 2018, in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive. As of April 2025, thirteen volumes have been compiled. The English digital release is available through Kadokawa Corporation's BookWalker platform.
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was revealed at the MF Bunko J Summer School Festival in July 2023. Produced by Project No.9, it was directed by Tatsuma Minamikawa with scripts penned by Satoru Sugizawa and character designs crafted by Hiromi Kato. The series held an advance screening on June 16, 2024, in Tokyo before airing from July 13 to September 28, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other stations. The opening song "Sekai Rinne" (World Reincarnation) is performed by Unlucky Morpheus. Ending themes include "Togirenaide" (Don't Stop) by Susu, "Ai, Amnesia" (Love, Amnesia) by Urbangarde, and "Umbra" by Elfensjón. Global streaming rights were acquired by Crunchyroll, while Medialink secured distribution for East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand) via Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.
Episodes
{{Episode list
- EpisodeNumber*=8
- Title*=Heaven's Purgatory
- TranslitTitle*=Tenkai no Rengoku
- NativeTitle*=天界の煉獄
- NativeTitleLangCode*=ja
- DirectedBy*=Project No.9
- WrittenBy*=Satoru Sugisawa
- Aux2*=Noriaki Saitō
- OriginalAirDate*=
- ShortSummary*=With assistance from Jeanne and Reiren, Kai defeats the possessed Alfreya; Alfreya apologizes and reveals Sid had forewarned about a world reset triggered by hatred. Celestial beings bestow new weapons and agree to a truce. Reiren joins Kai’s party amid jealousy among companions as emerging threats arise.
}} {{Episode list
- EpisodeNumber*=9
- Title*=The Center of The World
- TranslitTitle*=Sekai no chūshin
- NativeTitle*=世界の中心
- NativeTitleLangCode*=ja
- DirectedBy*=Project No.9
- WrittenBy*=Satoru Sugisawa
- Aux2*=Toshiyuki Fujisawa
- OriginalAirDate*=
- ShortSummary*=Spirit hero Kyoko confronts Rath=IE with aid from Last Riser; Jeanne’s forces engage spirits while tensions escalate among allies. They discover an ancient human-constructed monolith at the world’s center where a mysterious voice calls out to them.
}} {{Episode list
- EpisodeNumber*=10
- Title*=The Prophet of This World
- TranslitTitle*=Kono Sekai no Yogen-sha
- NativeTitle*=この世界の預言者
- NativeTitleLangCode*=ja
- DirectedBy*=Project No.9
- WrittenBy*=Satoru Sugisawa
- Aux2*=Noriaki Saitō
- OriginalAirDate*=
- ShortSummary*=Inside the monolith they encounter a statue of Arsla Solaka—the goddess who empowered Sid but lost strength to prevent recurring world resets. She designates Jeanne as humanity’s new champion but cautions that defeating Last Riser may not restore reality. Slime monsters attack at another monolith but are rescued by Yulun forces led by Balmung; Kyoko declares humans are obstructing their path.
}} {{Episode list
- EpisodeNumber*=11
- Title*=Where Fate Sleeps
- TranslitTitle*=Unmei no Nemuru Tokoro
- NativeTitle*=運命の眠るところ
- NativeTitleLangCode*=ja
- DirectedBy*=Project No.9
- WrittenBy*=Satoru Sugisawa
- Aux2*=Toshiyuki Fujisawa
- OriginalAirDate*=
- ShortSummary*=Kyoko recalls Sid upon encountering Codeholder; Last Riser attacks but is repelled. She reveals Last Riser embodies hatred allied with Rath=IE. After transporting them to Rinne’s former prison site, Last Riser repeatedly revives despite attacks until taking on a powerful new form.
}} {{Episode list
- EpisodeNumber*=12
- Title*=Those Who Shatter the Endless Cycle of World Reincarnation
- TranslitTitle*=Mugen ni Mawaru Sekai Rinne o Kudaku Mono
- NativeTitle*=無限にまわる世界輪廻を砕くもの
- NativeTitleLangCode*=ja
- DirectedBy*=Project No.9
- WrittenBy*=Satoru Sugisawa
- Aux2*=Tsutomu Miyazawa
- OriginalAirDate*=
- ShortSummary*=Rinne recalls Sid’s failure against Last Riser; after numerous battles culminating with Jeanne decapitating Last Riser, reality warps leaving only Kai, Rinne, and Last Riser present. Last Riser imitates Sid wielding Codeholder but is ultimately destroyed through Kai and Rinne’s combined efforts. New alliances form as they prepare to face Rath=IE while Arsla Solaka’s statue ominously cracks signaling ongoing dangers.
}}
Reception
As of July 2023, the series had achieved a circulation exceeding 700,000 copies, demonstrating significant consumer interest and an expanding presence in the market.
See also
- Gods' Games We Play, another light novel authored by the same writer
- Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, an additional light novel series by this author