Im standing on a million lives manga

Yotsuya Yuusuke along with his classmates Shindou and Hakozaki have been transported to a strange and unknown world inhabited by mythological creatures. As soon as they arrive, they meet somebody calling himself the Game Master who then grants them a time-limited quest. To aid them in this quest, he also bestows Shindou and Hakozaki with the roles of a Magician and a Warrior while Yotsuya is randomly granted the role of… a Farmer!? This is how a hectic life of adventuring began for three students who now have no choice but to complete the quests for several phases in the fantasy world if they want to protect the real world from the demons and monsters they encounter.

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Manga Description

Ninth grader Yusuke Yotsuya is functional, forsaken, and not dynamic in any clubs. At that point one day, he and two female colleagues are out of nowhere sent to a different universe where they should cooperate to fight for their lives. Yotsuya is a solitary wolf and has consistently carried on with his life as per his needs, however in what manner will that work out since he should be a legend?! Prepare for an exceptional dream story that will challenge all that you contemplated dream!

I'm Standing on a Million Lives
Im standing on a million lives manga

Volume 1 cover, featuring Yūsuke Yotsuya at the top

100万の命の上に俺は立っている
(Hyakuman no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatte Iru)
Genre

  • Dark fantasy[1]
  • Isekai[2]

Manga
Written byNaoki Yamakawa
Illustrated byAkinari Nao
Published byKodansha
English publisher

NA

Kodansha USA

MagazineBessatsu Shōnen Magazine
DemographicShōnen
Original runJune 9, 2016 – present
Volumes13 (List of volumes)
Anime television series
Directed byKumiko Habara
Produced by

  • Akio Matsuda
  • Terushige Yoshie
  • Tomoyuki Oowada
  • Hiroyuki Aoi
  • Keisuke Satou
  • Akira Yonezawa
  • Harumi Satou
  • Takahiro Fujii (1–12)
  • Sumire Itou (13–24)

Written byTakao Yoshioka
Music byKen Itoi
StudioMaho Film
Licensed byCrunchyroll

NA

Sentai Filmworks (home video)

SA/SEA

Medialink

Original networkTokyo MX, BS11, MBS, AT-X, Wowow
Original run October 2, 2020 September 25, 2021
Episodes24 (List of episodes)

I'm Standing on a Million Lives (100万の命の上に俺は立っている, Hyakuman no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatte Iru) is a Japanese manga series written by Naoki Yamakawa and illustrated by Akinari Nao. It has been serialized in Kodansha's shōnen manga magazine Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine since June 2016. The manga is licensed in North America by Kodansha USA. An anime television series adaptation by Maho Film aired from October to December 2020, and a second season aired from July to September 2021.

Plot[edit]

Yuusuke Yotsuya, Iu Shindo, and Kusue Hakozaki were transported by a mysterious half-faced creature to do his play, asking them quests to complete the game within the duration. As bonus, they are almost set as immortals, respawning after they die, if at least one of them survives until the time limit expires.

The trio were joined by 3 people, Yuka Yukitate, Keita Torii and Glenda Carter. They are doing missions and after passing it, they return to real life, but after the next quest appears, they return to the world, with few years passed since.

The mysterious creature, answers any questions they ask after every quest finished. And revealed that they were playing in countless alternate worlds and alternating sequences.

Characters[edit]

Yuusuke Yotsuya (四谷 友助, Yotsuya Yūsuke)Voiced by: Yūto Uemura[3] (Japanese); Zeno Robinson[4] (English)An unknown history has caused Yuusuke to be anti-social and selfish. Once in the world of quests, he excuses his actions for a pragmatic and selfish desire to survive. He hates humans, human society, and himself; however, he willingly deludes himself that his decision of who is of value will help better his chance of survival. He has emotions, but he would rather be a psychopath than to follow social norms. He is forced to do good as it is the optimal path to survival due to the way the Game Masters set the challenges to be death or find the right choice[citation needed].Iu Shindo (新堂 衣宇, Shindo Iu)Voiced by: Risa Kubota[3] (Japanese); Jeannie Tirado[4] (English)One of the few people summoned by the GM. From a troubled background, being bullied and from a biker gang, she plays the game and tries to improve herself.Kusue Hakozaki (箱崎 紅末, Hakozaki Kusue)Voiced by: Azumi Waki[3] (Japanese); Valeria Rodriguez[4] (English)Another summoned by the GM. She was sickly and lacked stamina in her life, so she dreams to be a doctor to find a cure to her situation. She plays the game to improve herselfYuka Tokitate (時舘 由香, Tokitate Yuka)Voiced by: Makoto Koichi[3] (Japanese); Tara Sands (English)Another summon by the GM. She was initially saved by Yuusuke from a bunch of her tormentors, but his way of helping her did earn her distrust. She loved magical girl anime series, inspired her to be a mage.Kahabell (カハベル, Kahaberu)Voiced by: Chiwa Saitō[5]She was a Knight from Cortanel and an NPC. She joined the group in their quest to deliver cargo. She fell in love with Yuusuke, and sad to see him go after finishing the quest. 15 years later, she had 2 children, lost her sword arm during a campaign against the enemy Deokk Empire, and settled on the city. She had a closure with Yuusuke, accepting the fact that she grew older than him. By the time of the 5th round, she dies of old age.Majiha Purple (マジハパープル, Majiha Pāpuru)Voiced by: Kanako Takatsuki[6]Majiha Pink (マジハピンク, Majiha Pinku)Voiced by: Ai Furihata[6]Keita Torii (鳥井 啓太, Torii Keita)Voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga[7]Keita was one of the assaulters trying to kill a former drug dealer. Yuusuke prevented the murder, he escaped before the police arrived. With their family's debt settled, he was thankful to Yuusuke. He became a gamer after being summoned by the GM, joining Yuusuke's group.Yana (ヤーナ, Yāna)Voiced by: Ayana Taketatsu[7]One of the island's NPCs.Ahyu (アォユー, Aoyū)Voiced by: Aoi Yūki[7]One of the island's NPCs.Canteele (カンティル, Kantiru)Voiced by: Shin-ichiro Miki[7]Mercenary leader. He survived the event. Became a sorcerer by the 6th round. Took Malita to his master. Died by the 7th Round.Thanzamer (サンザマ, Sanzamā)Voiced by: Yoshimasa Hosoya[8]An island native, left the island to be a mercenary warrior. Fought against the Orcs and died after defending the ship where the villagers are from both the Queen and the lava.Glenda Carter (グレンダ・カーター, Gurenda Kātā)Voiced by: Saori Hayami[8]A foreigner who records her adventures with a camera. Became another player summoned by the GM.Habaki FutashigeA salaryman trying to commit suicide. Became a player after the company went bankrupt and the employee's salaries were taken by the company owners.MalitaAn NPC member of Militia/Vigilate group who fights a shadow war with GuerreroJaguars and Revolucionarios. Lost her family, her best friend Ilana in a botched raid, and hated the fact her former enemies and her friends became allies. Turned into a berserker by the 7th round.

Media[edit]

Manga[edit]

I'm Standing on a Million Lives is written by Naoki Yamakawa and illustrated by Akinari Nao. The series began in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine on June 9, 2016.[9] Kodansha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on October 7, 2016.[10] As of December 9, 2021, thirteen volumes have been released.[11]

In North America, the series is licensed for English release by Kodansha USA, who releases both in digital (since July 3, 2018) and print (May 28, 2019) formats.[12][13][14]

Volume list[edit]

No.Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 October 7, 2016[10] 978-4-06-395810-2 May 28, 2019[14] 978-1-63236-821-8
2 March 9, 2017[15] 978-4-06-395878-2 July 23, 2019[16] 978-1-63236-822-5
3 September 17, 2018[17] 978-4-06-510184-1 September 17, 2019[18] 978-1-63236-840-9
4 January 9, 2018[19] 978-4-06-510547-4 September 17, 2019[20] 978-1-63236-841-6
5 June 8, 2018[21] 978-4-06-511573-2 January 21, 2020[22] 978-1-63236-898-0
6 November 9, 2018[23][24] 978-4-06-513245-6
978-4-06-514107-6 (LE)
March 17, 2020[25] 978-1-63236-911-6
7 April 9, 2019[26] 978-4-06-514870-9 September 8, 2020[27] 978-1-63236-912-3
8 September 9, 2019[28] 978-4-06-516443-3 November 24, 2020[29] 978-1-64651-048-1
9 March 9, 2020[30] 978-4-06-518513-1 February 23, 2021[31] 978-1-64651-049-8
10 September 9, 2020[32] 978-4-06-520592-1 May 11, 2021[33] 978-1-64651-156-3
11 December 9, 2020[34] 978-4-06-521677-4 September 21, 2021[35] 978-1-64651-276-8
12 July 9, 2021[36] 978-4-06-524016-8 Mar 22, 2022[37] 978-1-64-651421-2
13 December 9, 2021[11] 978-4-06-526272-6 May 24, 2022[38] 978-1-64-651575-2

Anime[edit]

An anime television series adaptation was announced on March 3, 2020. It was produced by Maho Film and directed by Kumiko Habara, with Takao Yoshioka writing the scripts, Eri Kojima and Toshihide Masudate designing the characters, and Ken Ito composing the music. The series aired from October 2 to December 18, 2020 on Tokyo MX and other channels.[3] Kanako Takatsuki performed the opening theme song "Anti world", while Liyuu performed the ending theme song "Carpe Diem."[39][5] The series ran for 12 episodes.[40] The anime is licensed by Crunchyroll for streaming outside of Asia.[41] In Southeast Asia and South Asia, Medialink licensed the anime and streamed it on its Ani-One YouTube channel and iQIYI.[42][43]

On December 18, 2020, shortly after the first season's finale aired, a second season was announced and aired from July 10 to September 25, 2021.[44][45] VTuber Kaede Higuchi performed the second season's opening theme song "Baddest", while Kanako Takatsuki performed the second season's ending theme song "Subversive".[46][7]

On May 18, 2020, it was announced Sentai Filmworks picked up the home video rights.[47]

Episode list[edit]

Season 1[edit]
Season 2[edit]

Novel[edit]

A novel adaptation written by Sawako Kobayashi and illustrated by Nao was published by Kodansha on July 9, 2021.[52]

See also[edit]

  • My Home Hero — Another manga series written by Naoki Yamakawa.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

References[edit]

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  • Official manga website (in Japanese)
  • Official English manga website at Kodansha Comics
  • Official anime website (in Japanese)
  • I'm Standing on a Million Lives (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia

Does Im standing on a million lives have a manga?

I'm Standing on a Million Lives (100万の命の上に俺は立っている, Hyakuman no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatte Iru) is a Japanese manga series written by Naoki Yamakawa and illustrated by Akinari Nao.

Is I'm standing on a million lives complete?

As revealed via the official Twitter, the I'm Standing on a Million Lives anime—which adapts the fantasy manga written by Naoki Yamakawa and illustrated by Akinari Nao—has already completed production of all 12 episodes three months ahead of its debut on Japanese TV.

Is there romance in I'm standing on a million lives?

The Not-Love Interest: There is no romantic interest between Yūsuke and any of the females.

What genre is im standing on a million lives?

I'm Standing on a Million Lives is a Japanese manga series with 9 volumes. An anime series is scheduled to air in October 2020. Yotsuya Yuusuke along with his classmates Shindou and Hakozaki have been transported to a strange and unknown world inhabited by mythological creatures.