By the Grace of the Gods |
Cover of the first light novel, featuring (from left to right) Ryoma Takebayashi, Reinhart Jamil, and Eliaria Jamil |
Adventure, fantasy, slice of life[1] |
Novel series |
Roy |
Shōsetsuka ni Narō |
January 28, 2014 – present |
Light novel |
Roy |
Ririnra |
Hobby Japan |
NA J-Novel Club |
HJ Novels |
Male |
September 22, 2017 – present |
11 (List of volumes) |
Manga |
Roy |
Ranran |
Square Enix |
NA Square Enix |
Manga UP! |
Shōnen |
November 29, 2017 – present |
8 (List of volumes) |
Anime television series |
Takeyuki Yanase |
Kazuyuki Fudeyasu |
Hiroaki Tsutsumi |
Maho Film |
Crunchyroll SA/SEA Medialink |
Tokyo MX, BS Fuji |
SEA Animax Asia |
October 4, 2020 – present |
12 (List of episodes) |
By the Grace of the Gods (神達に拾われた男, Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko, "The Man Picked Up By the Gods") is a Japanese light novel series written by Roy and illustrated by Ririnra about a man who dies alone who is chosen by three gods to reincarnate into a world of fantasy, using his past knowledge combined with new powers bestowed by the gods to help others and live a bountiful life. It began serialization online in January 2014 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, with a revised version began serialization since September 2015.
The series was later acquired by Hobby Japan, who have published eleven volumes since September 2017 under their HJ Novels imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Ranran has been serialized online via Square Enix's Manga UP! website since November 2017 and has been collected in eight tankōbon volumes. The light novel is licensed in North America by J-Novel Club, while the manga is licensed by Square Enix. An anime television series adaptation by Maho Film aired from October to December 2020. A second season has been announced.
Plot[edit]
Ryoma Takebayashi is a lonely man who led a life filled with hardships until he dies from an unfortunate accident during his sleep. In the afterlife, he is greeted by three gods who grew fond of him and send him to another world as a child, where he makes use of his innate knowledge and abilities, combined with the gods' blessings to live a new life filled with challenges and happy meetings.
Characters[edit]
Main characters[edit]
Ryoma Takebayashi (竹林竜馬, Takebayashi Ryoma)Voiced by: Azusa Tadokoro (child),[2] Hiroki Yasumoto (adult)[3] (Japanese); Emily Neves (child),[4] Chris Rager (adult)[4] (English)Ryoma lived an uneventful life as an office worker/salaryman in Japan before dying in his sleep. It is later revealed that Earth's god had tormented Ryoma during his entire life just for amusement in order to break his spirit and make him become a murderer, which was thwarted by his early demise. Due to his diligent and kind behavior, Ryoma earns the grace of three gods from Seilfall who bring him to their world as an 8-year-old boy where he lives in a forest for three years while polishing his skills and taming hundreds of slimes, making use of their multiple abilities in various tasks from combat (due to his martial arts background) and hunting (with his slimes) to cleaning and crafting and also dealing with other people (because of his background), until meeting the Jamil family who warmly welcomes him among them. Determined to live independently, he refuses to overindulge on their hospitality and looks for ways to make ends meet by himself.Eliaria Jamil (エリアリア・ジャミール, Eriaria Jamīru)Voiced by: Yūki Kuwahara[3] (Japanese); Suzie Yeung[4] (English)Heir to the Jamil dukedom, Eliaria is an 11-year-old girl who becomes Ryoma's closest friend. Like Ryoma, she is a monster tamer and her body is gifted with large magic potential, being from a family of people with the same settings of being reincarnated, her female ancestor was a legendary tamer, her male ancestor was a legendary mage, but has difficulty controlling it, until Ryoma teaches her how to train herself properly.Jamil Household[edit]
Reinhart Jamil (ラインハルト・ジャミール, Rainharuto Jamīru)Voiced by: Daisuke Ono[3] (Japanese); Anthony Bowling[4] (English)The Duke of Jamil and Eliaria's father, he meets Ryoma in the forest and becomes his friend, later inviting him to live with his family.Elise Jamil (エリーゼ・ジャミール, Erīze Jamīru)Voiced by: Saori Hayami[5] (Japanese); Caitlin Glass[4] (English)Duchess of Jamil and Reinhart's wife. Upon meeting Ryoma, she quickly grows attached to him, treating the boy like her own son.Reinbach Jamil (ラインバッハ・ジャミール, Rainbahha Jamīru)Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu[5] (Japanese); Kent Williams[4] (English) (English)The former Duke of Jamil, he is Reinhart's father and a well known monster tamer.Deities[edit]
Lulutia (ルルティア, Rurutia)Voiced by: Kikuko Inoue[3] (Japanese); Marissa Lenti[4] (English)The goddess of healing and love with the appearance of a young and beautiful woman. When she visited Earth, she spent her time eating whatever she wanted.Kufo (クフォ)Voiced by: Makoto Koichi[3] (Japanese); Ciarán Strange[4] (English)The god of life with the appearance of a young boy. When he visited Earth, he spent his time traveling all over the world, even the depths of Atlantis and Sahara Desert.Gain (ガイン)Voiced by: Motomu Kiyokawa[3] (Japanese); R. Bruce Elliott[4] (English)The god of creation with the appearance of an elder. When he visited Earth, he spent his time listening to idol groups.Adventurers[edit]
Miya (ミーヤ)Voiced by: Marika Kouno[3] (Japanese); Monica Rial (English)A female cat beastman and rank B adventurer, she becomes Ryoma's first client after he becomes an adventurer when he is tasked to clean her house, later becoming his friend.Worgan (ウォーガン)Voiced by: Tetsu Inada[6] (Japanese); Christopher Guerrero[7] (English)The master of the Adventurer's Guild's Gimuru branch.Welanna (ウェルアンナ, Ueruan'na)Voiced by: Yūki Hirose[6]A female wolf beastman and Miya's friend.Mizelia (ミゼリア, Mizeria)Voiced by: Yūki Takada[6]A female tiger beastman and Miya's friend.Cilia (シリア, Shiria)Voiced by: Yui Fukuo[6]A female rabbit beastman and Miya's friend.Earthlings[edit]
Tabuchi (田淵)Voiced by: Makoto Furukawa[3]Ryoma's co-worker during his previous life. Ryoma named the first slime he tamed in his honor, but the slime dies, leaving only its core.Media[edit]
Light novels[edit]
The series was first published online on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in January 2014 by Roy.[8] A revised version of the series was then launched in September 2015. It was later acquired by Hobby Japan, who published the first volume as a light novel under their HJ Novels imprint in September 2017.[9] The series is licensed in North America by J-Novel Club.[10]
September 22, 2017[11] | 978-4-79-861509-7 | February 1, 2020[12] | 978-1-71-836898-9 |
November 22, 2017[13] | 978-4-79-861571-4 | April 18, 2020[14] | 978-1-71-836900-9 |
March 22, 2018[15] | 978-4-79-861653-7 | May 31, 2020[16] | 978-1-71-836902-3 |
July 21, 2018[17] | 978-4-79-861730-5 | August 30, 2020[18] | 978-1-71-836904-7 |
November 22, 2018[19] | 978-4-79-861807-4 | November 22, 2020[20] | 978-1-71-836906-1 |
March 22, 2019[21] | 978-4-79-861887-6 | February 15, 2021[22] | 978-1-71-836908-5 |
August 24, 2019[23] | 978-4-79-861980-4 | May 25, 2021[24] | 978-1-71-836910-8 |
February 22, 2020[25] | 978-4-79-862124-1 | August 24, 2021[26] | 978-1-71-836912-2 |
August 22, 2020[27] | 978-4-79-862270-5 | November 9, 2021[28] | 978-1-71-836914-6 |
December 22, 2020[29] | 978-4-79-862375-7 | January 24, 2022[30] | 978-1-71-836916-0 |
December 18, 2021[31] | 978-4-79-862667-3 | August 1, 2022[32] | 978-1-71-836918-4 |
Manga[edit]
A manga adaptation of the series by Ririnra began serialization in Square Enix's Manga UP! app and website on November 29, 2017.[33] The manga is licensed in North America by Square Enix.[34]
June 13, 2018[35] | 978-4-75-755742-0 | November 10, 2020[36] | 978-1-64-609080-8 |
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October 22, 2018[37] | 978-4-75-755881-6 | May 11, 2021[38] | 978-1-64-609081-5 |
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April 12, 2019[39] | 978-4-75-756041-3 | September 21, 2021[40] | 978-1-64-609082-2 |
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October 12, 2019[41] | 978-4-75-756343-8 | January 11, 2022[42] | 978-1-64-609088-4 |
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April 22, 2020[43] | 978-4-75-756610-1 | September 6, 2022[44] | 978-1-64-609089-1 |
December 22, 2020[45] | 978-4-75-756981-2 | November 8, 2022[46] | 978-1-64-609140-9 |
June 7, 2021[47] | 978-4-75-757286-7 | — | — |
February 7, 2022[48] | 978-4-75-757725-1 | — | — |
Anime[edit]
An anime adaptation of the series was announced by Hobby Japan on February 20, 2020,[9] which was later confirmed to be a television series on April 17, 2020.[2][49] The series was animated by Maho Film and directed by Takeyuki Yanase, with Kazuyuki Fudeyasu as story editor and screenwriter, Kaho Deguchi as character designer with Ririnra credited with the original designs, and Hiroaki Tsutsumi composing the music. While the first episode had an advanced premiere screening at FunimationCon 2020 on July 3, 2020,[50][51] the series officially ran for 12 episodes in Japan from October 4 to December 20, 2020 on Tokyo MX and BS Fuji.[52][53][54] Azusa Tadokoro performed the opening theme "Yasashii Sekai", while MindaRyn performed the ending theme "Blue Rose knows".[6]
The series was licensed outside of Asia by Funimation.[2] On October 31, 2020, Funimation announced that the series would receive an English dub, which premiered the following day.[4] Following Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll, the series was moved to Crunchyroll.[55] Medialink has also licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia and streamed it on their Ani-One YouTube channel.[56]
On June 4, 2021, a second season was announced.[57]
Notes[edit]
- ^ All English titles are taken from Funimation.
- ^ It had an advanced premiere screening on July 3, 2020.[50][51]
References[edit]
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- ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 17, 2020). "Funimation Co-Produces By the Grace of the Gods TV Anime Scheduled for Fall". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
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- ^ a b Hazra, Adriana (July 10, 2020). "By the Grace of the Gods Anime Reveals More Cast, New Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Loo, Egan (August 7, 2020). "By the Grace of the Gods Anime Unveils More Cast, Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ Guerrero, Christopher [@ChrisGuerreroVA] (November 15, 2020). "By the Grace of God I'm happy to say that I voice Worgan, the master of the Adventurer's Guild, in By the Grace of the Gods. You can watch episode 3 dubbed now on Funimation" (Tweet). Retrieved November 20, 2020 – via Twitter.
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- ^ "神達に拾われた男 1". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 1". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 2". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 2". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 3". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 3". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 4". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 4". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 5". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 5". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 6". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 6". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 7". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 7". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 8". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 8". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 9". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 9". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 10". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 10". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 11". HJ Novels (in Japanese). Hobby Japan. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 11". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ "『神達に拾われた男』のコミカライズ連載が本日より開始 有能なスライムたちと送る異世界スローライフファンタジー". ln-news.com (in Japanese). November 29, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
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- ^ "神達に拾われた男 2". Square Enix (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 2". Square Enix Manga and Books. Square Enix. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 3". Square Enix (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 3". Square Enix Manga and Books. Square Enix. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 4". Square Enix (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 4". Square Enix Manga and Books. Square Enix. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 5". Square Enix (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 5". Square Enix Manga and Books. Square Enix. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 6". Square Enix (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ "By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 6". Square Enix Manga and Books. Square Enix. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 7". Square Enix (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "神達に拾われた男 8". Square Enix (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Chapman, Paul (April 17, 2020). "Slime Time is Relaxing in By the Grace of the Gods TV Anime". Crunchyroll. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ a b Alex Mateo (July 1, 2020). "FunimationCon Virtual Event Debuts Deca-Dence, By the Grace of the Gods Anime Before Japan Premieres". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 11, 2020. Funimation announced on Tuesday that it will debut at its FunimationCon 2020 virtual anime convention the first episode of the original television anime series Deca-Dence ahead of its July 8 premiere in Japan and the first episode of the By the Grace of the Gods anime ahead of its fall premiere.
- ^ a b Friedman, Nicholas (June 30, 2020). "FunimationCon 2020: Full Lineup and Schedule Revealed!". Funimation. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ Chapman, Paul (August 25, 2020). "Slime Time is Fine in By the Grace of the Gods TV Anime Trailer". Crunchyroll. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (August 25, 2020). "By the Grace of the Gods Anime's 2nd Video Reveals October 4 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
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- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 23, 2020). "Ani-One Asia Streams D4DJ First Mix, By the Grace of the Gods, Iwa-Kakeru! Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (June 4, 2021). "By the Grace of the Gods Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
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External links[edit]
- Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
- Light novel official website (in Japanese)
- Manga official website (in Japanese)
- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- By the Grace of the Gods (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia