Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou

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English: Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest

Synonyms: From Common Job Class to the Strongest in the World

Japanese: ありふれた職業で世界最強

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Type: Light Novel

Volumes: Unknown

Chapters: Unknown

Status: Publishing

Published: Jun 25, 2015 to ?

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Authors: TakayaKi (Art), Shirakome, Ryou (Story)

Serialization: None

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Score: 7.78¹ (scored by 6,740 users)

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Ranked: #1207²

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Popularity: #567

Members: 20,799

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Light NovelTakayaKi (Art), Shirakome, Ryou (Story)

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Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Hajime Nagumo is your average, everyday otaku. However, his simple life of pulling all-nighters and sleeping in school is suddenly turned upside down when he, along with the rest of his class, is summoned to a fantasy world! They're treated like heroes and tasked with the duty of saving the human race from utter extinction. But what should have been any otaku's wet dream quickly turns into Hajime's nightmare. While the rest of his class are blessed with godlike powers, Hajime's job, Synergist, only has a single transmutation skill. Ridiculed and bullied by his classmates for being weak, he soon finds himself in despair. Will he be able to survive in this dangerous world of monsters and demons with only a glorified blacksmith's level of strength?

(Source: J-Novel Club)

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Background

Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou has been published digitally in English as Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest by J-Novel Club since May 6, 2017, and physically by Seven Seas Entertainment since February 6, 2018.

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Related Manga

Alternative version:	Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
Spin-off:	Arifureta Nichijou de Sekai Saikyou, Arifureta Gakuen de Sekai Saikyou
Side story:	Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou Zero
Adaptation:	Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou Specials, Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou, Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou 2nd Season

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Characters

Nagumo, Hajime

Main

Yue

Main

Shirasaki, Kaori

Main

Haulia, Shia

Main

Clarence, Tio

Main

Myuu

Supporting

Yaegashi, Shizuku

Supporting

Endou, Kousuke

Supporting

Hatayama, Aiko

Supporting

Amanogawa, Kouki

Supporting

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Jun 10, 2016

Unknown of ? chapters read

Overall Rating: 5

JCAPER (All reviews)

82 people found this review helpful

I honestly have mixed feelings about this light novel (or web novel or whatevs). On one hand, it has a really promising beginning, and I mean it. It's not your typical "meh promising", it's a "promising promising". On the other, it's squandered after some chapters. (mild spoilers ahead, skip to TL;DR if you want to avoid them)

You see, during the first few chapters, I wanted to know how the MC would develop and how he would get out of his dangerous situation. It was a story that made me want to read the next chapter as soon I finished one, despite the terrible translation (if read more

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Nov 30, 2015

179 of ? chapters read

Overall Rating: 5

SilverBrone (All reviews)

32 people found this review helpful

This novel was one of the first ever novels I've read, and the start to my interest in the "Another World" genre. Even though this story piqued my interest in the first place, it disappeared in the end due to unforeseen reasons...

Story - (5)

Well, it has quite a cliche story... "Main character not really liked by classmates, whole class summoned into another world, main character gets abandoned/leaves, and then becomes OP in the span of a few chapters". From the beginning, it has quite an interesting take on the main character's situation, but then it dipped into just being a harem...

Art - (?)

It's a novel, read more

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Oct 15, 2017

75 of ? chapters read

Overall Rating: 9

Aristoroth (All reviews)

30 people found this review helpful

Firstly I'd recommend reading the Light Novel over the Web Novel - The Web novel looks like it has been put through Google translate and I think anyone reading it would lose a lot of enjoyment that way.

I've read Light novels 1-3 which I believe is around 75 Web Novel chapters.
This was one of the best light novels I've read but I can understand how it can be subjective.

The story of the first vol (ch-1-25) is about the MC falling into a dungeon with the only way of escape being to clear it. It's story of survival and of how he has to destroy himself read more

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Dec 1, 2018

150 of ? chapters read

Overall Rating: 8

karzoffel (All reviews)

15 people found this review helpful

First of all I see a lot of butthurt people here, who are complaining about the promising start and the mediocre rest. To be totally honest I understand what they mean, the story makes a large change in genre, it goes from gritty survival story to harem romance fantasy. I see where this frustration comes from but just BE AWARE OF IT, if you are not looking for a fun romcom adventure then don't read it or just read until they get a special ring (you'll know) and imagine your own end.

Now that I have clarified why it isn't justified to complain about it becoming a harem, romcom... well, whatever... let's get into the good and the bad.

Good
-It is not a traditional harem (I usually don't like harem). There is only one love interest and it's clear form the start that they are meant for each other. Unfortunately the MC is so dependable that others start to make moves on him, which makes for good comedic moments.
-The characters are very likable.
-The character development, the MC goes through is not something we usually see in isekai and it makes the story a lot more interesting. (it reminds me a lot of Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul or Eren from Attack on Titan)
-The power system is rather well explained in regards to knowing who is stronger than the other
-The world has extensive lore in regards to politics and religions which makes the story even more engaging

Bad
-I read more manga that LN so I'm unsure if it is really a bad point but... There are very few illustrations, I personally would like more.
-Even though I've said the character development of the MC is interesting, it still isn't as prevelant as I would like and for a lot of the supporting cast it is almost nonexistent.
-Although the power system makes it clear who is stronger, the magic system is not explained in detail and makes it feel as if spells and such are pulled out of someones ass.
-The usual issue with the OP MC, however large institutions (nations, church) and the like are still regarded as a legitimate threat which gives a sense of realism.
-The antagonists are explained, however not in as much detail as I would like
-The Goal sometimes seems like more of an excuse to further plot than an actual necessity

TL;DR
It is an enjoyable story with a cool romance and some fun harem aspects.
Although the world has gaps in its lore the overall world building is nothing to scoff at (it really is rather well done). The characters are lovable and make the read that much better. The moral ambiguity of the MC makes you question him, which makes the story quite engaging. All in all I can recommend this read to ANYONE WHO ENJOYS SOME ROMANCE IN FANTASY.

To anyone who is just interested in a survival story just read from the beginning until the ring opens a door and imagine your own end.

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