The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World (最強陰陽師の異世界転生記 ～下僕の妖怪どもに比べてモンスターが弱すぎるんだが～, Saikyō Onmyōji no Isekai Tenseiki: Geboku no Yōkai-domo ni Kurabete Monsutā ga Yowasugirun Daga; "A Record of the Strongest Onmyōji's Reincarnation to Another World: These Monsters Are Too Weak Compared to My Yōkai") is a Japanese light novel series written by Kiichi Kosuzu and illustrated by Shiso (first volume) and Kihiro Yuzuki (from second volume). It began serialization online in December 2018 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Futabasha, who have published five volumes since July 2019 under their M Novels imprint. They later republished the series with Yuunagi as the new illustrator since July 2022 under their Monster Bunko label. A manga adaptation with art by Toshinori Okazaki has been serialized online via Futabasha's Gaugau Monster website since May 2020. It has been collected in twelve tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Blanc aired from January to April 2023.
Contents
Premise
Powerful exorcist Haruyoshi Kugano is betrayed and fatally wounded by his student. Using a reincarnation spell to be reborn, Haruyoshi vows to become unbeatable in his new life. However, his spell goes awry; rather than being reborn in Japan, his soul ends up in another world similar to premodern Europe. Reborn as Seika Lamprogue, he sees the world uses magic that functions differently than his art, though this doesn't deter him from his plans. He now just wants a peaceful life, but his curiosity and compassion repeatedly lead him into trouble.
Characters
Seika Lamprogue (セイカ・ランプローグ, Seika Ranpurōgu)
Voiced by: Yumiri Hanamori (Japanese); Marianne Bray (English)
A powerful exorcist reborn into a world of magic. As his spirit is not native to it, he lacks any magical power. Instead, he uses talismans and jutsu to manipulate the six elements—Water, Fire, Earth, Air, Light, and Shadow—and spells/curses leaving everyone confused because they have no concept of his mystical techniques.
According to Zor's status vision, Seika is the labeled "Most Terrible Demon King"; heavily implying Haruyoshi's soul took the vessel meant for the Demon King to reincarnate. Leaving possibility both Seika and the true Demon King were reborn in the wrong bodies.
Seika loathes politics and nobles, as he and his loved ones in both lives are constantly harassed by them.
Yifa (イーファ, Īfa)
Voiced by: Azumi Waki (Japanese); Leo Matthews (English)
Seika's childhood personal servant. Yifa loves Seika, who treated her as family and nurtured her magical talent; even if anyone warns her about his power, Yifa refuses to see him as a bad person. Yifa is descended from elves, explaining her innate connection to elemental spirits
Amyu (アミュ, Amyu)
Voiced by: Nene Hieda (Japanese); Luci Christian (English)
She is the current Hero, but her powers haven't been awoken due to Seika protecting her. Both humanity and demonkind want her dead to maintain the peaceful stalemate between their races; many would try using Maybell for human supremacy.
Amyu has a strong love of adventuring, but has a perverted imagination about Seika's intentions. She develops a fondness for Seika after he saves her life; trusting him as a fellow combatant.
Media
Light novel
The series written by Kiichi Kosuzu began serialization online in December 2018 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Futabasha, who have published the series as a light novel with illustrations by Shiso (first volume) and Kihiro Yuzuki (from second volume) in six volumes since July 31, 2019 under their M Novels imprint. Futabasha republished the series with Yuunagi as the new illustrator since July 2022 under its Monster Bunko label. The light novels are licensed in English by J-Novel Club.
Manga
A manga adaptation with art by Toshinori Okazaki has been serialized online via Futabasha's Gaugau Monster website since May 2020. It has been collected in twelve tankōbon volumes. The manga adaptation is also licensed in English by J-Novel Club.
Anime
On January 29, 2022, an anime adaptation was announced. It was later revealed to be a television series produced by Studio Blanc and directed by Ryōsuke Shibuya, with Nobuyoshi Nagayama serving as chief director, scripts written by Touko Machida, character designs handled by Masayoshi Kikuchi and Sayaka Ueno, and music composed by Alisa Okehazama. The series aired from January 7 to April 1, 2023, on AT-X and other networks. The opening theme song is "Reconnection" by Angela, while the ending theme song is "Link" (リンク, Rinku) by Azumi Waki, Nene Hieda, and Akari Kitō. Crunchyroll streamed the series.
Reception
The series has one million copies in circulation as of December 2022.