Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life: Isekai ni Tsukurou Drugstore

Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist (チート薬師のスローライフ ～異世界に作ろうドラッグストア～, Chīto Kusushi no Surō Raifu: Isekai ni Tsukurō Doraggusutoa) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kennoji. It was serialized online between 2016 and 2020 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was acquired by Linda Publishers, who have originally published two volumes with illustrations by Shōji Nigō between February and June 2017 under their Red Rising Books imprint, before going bankrupt. Hifumi Shobō later reacquired the series, who have published seven volumes with illustrations by Matsuuni since April 2018 under their Brave Novel imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Eri Haruno has been serialized online via Takeshobo's Web Comic Gamma Plus website since December 2018. Both the light novel and manga are licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. An anime television series adaptation by EMT Squared aired from July to September 2021.

Synopsis
When corporate drone Reiji wakes up in another world, he come face-to-face with a fatally wounded werewolf. Thankfully, Reiji's new Medicine Maker skill enables him to brew uniquely effective potions. Alongside his new wolf-girl friend, Reiji and his amazing cures are ready to revolutionize this fantasy world. Be they an old man seeking the secret of youth or an elven archer with blurry vision, all comers are welcome to his countryside pharmacy.

(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Light novels
The series was written by Kennoji and serialized online between 2016 and 2020 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Linda Publishers, who have originally published two volumes with illustrations by Shōji Nigō between February and June 2017 under their Red Rising Books imprint, before going bankrupt. Hifumi Shobō later reacquired the series, who have published seven volumes with illustrations by Matsuuni since April 2018 under their Brave Novel imprint. The Brave Novel edition of light novel series is licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.

Brave Novel
Kennoji (Author) / Matsuuni (Illustration) "Cheat Yakushi's Slow Life-Let's Make a Drugstore in Another World-" Hifumi Shobo , 7 volumes already published (as of October 25, 2021)

Manga
A manga adaptation with art by Eri Haruno has been serialized online via Takeshobo's Web Comic Gamma Plus website since December 2018 and has been collected in seven tankōbon volumes. The manga series is also licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.

Character
The main character of this work. He is a 24-year-old young man. He used to live as a company slave, but one day he was transferred to another world while possessing appraisal and drug discovery skills. The manager of Kirio Drug. The medicine he produces is quite powerful, and the people around him have special relationships, so he has been given various nicknames (arbitrarily), such as revolutionary child, genius alchemist from a foreign country, medicine god, and great demon king.

People who have been saved by medicine often have affection for him, but he doesn't seem to notice at all whether he's dull in favor. In the comicalized version, the scene heading to the company is cut and drawn immediately after the transfer. At this time, he is already wearing otherworldly clothes.

In the 12th episode of the anime, he should have been wearing a suit until just before, but his clothes suddenly changed when he transferred. There is no mention of her attire in the original.

Personality:


 * Reiji Kirio has a friendly, polite, and helpful personality with a penchant for ending up in awkward situations. He is indiscriminate as to whom he is being friendly to and is helpful to a fault, as well as being a bit naive.

Abilities

 * Appraisal - A skill that reveals the names and effects of objects. In the original and comicalized version, sentences appeared and explanations were given, but in the anime, a fairy that only looks like Reiji appears, and the names and effects of nuts, plants, and medicines are written on the board he is holding and verbally.
 * Medicine Making - ability to make medicine. As the name suggests, this skill allows you to understand the materials and procedures necessary to create new medicines. In the original work, the potion (excellent) was made by mixing the ground roots, stems, and leaves of the identified plant with mineral water.
 * Note: The skill can also be used to make items that are not medicinal in nature.
 * Cultivation Ace - ability keep crops from withering.
 * Sonar - ability to confirm the location of fish.

Recipe

 * Medicines
 * Antidote - Sedative capable of discharging harmful materials from the body. Seems to have a diuretic effect.
 * Emotional Drive - Aphrodisiac. Strengthens emotions.
 * Energy Potion - Relieves exhaustion. Functions as stimulant. Effects vary person to person. According to the drug discovery skill, the ingredients are the potion ingredients plus honey, ginger, and orange. No instructions on how to make it.
 * Eye Drops - Effective for eyestrains. Promote cell regeneration.
 * Kuchikun Juice - Stimulates metabolism. Makes burning fat easier.
 * Landen Extract (Strong) - Lowers sex drive by calming nerves.
 * Landen Flower Tea - Effective for nerves. Relaxing. Lowers anxiety/stress.
 * Potion (Regular) - Stops blood loss. Effective on superficial injuries.
 * A small bottle the size of the index finger. Contains a blue-green liquid. (Was being sold for about 10,000 rin.)
 * Note: This type of potion has not been made by Reiji Kirio.
 * Potion (Excellent) - Stops blood loss. Highly effective on superficial injuries.The roots, stems, and leaves of the identified plant were ground and water was put into a plastic bottle and stirred to make a drug.Because Noela, who was seriously injured, didn't drink the potion because of the smell and taste, the potion was made in a hurry on the spot. It has a more hemostatic effect than normal potions and works well for wounds. In addition, the smell and taste of conventional potions have been improved, and according to Rage who drank it himself, it tastes the same as a sports drink. It is also used to heal Alf's injuries at the grocery store, and after that, at Alf's request, it is mass-produced and renamed Revolutionary Potion.
 * A mixture of roots, stems and leaves that are mixed with mineral water to create a translucent liquid with a slight green tint. (Being sold for 1,200 rin per bottle.)
 * Rikkuntoushi - Corrects bowel movements. Improves appetite.
 * Stomach Medicine - Corrects and facilitates digestion.
 * Truth Juice - Makes inner thoughts audible for about half a day.
 * Personal Care
 * Beauty Gel - Moisturizer. Makes skin fairer and more supple. Prevents dry skin.
 * Charm Fragrance - A unique perfume with a fresh fruit scent.
 * Conditioner - Adds shine to hair. Moisturizes hair ends.
 * Hair-Growth Shampoo - Grows hair and promotes blood flow in scalp.
 * Hair Mask - Soaks into hair and repairs it. Moisturizes and gives bounce.
 * Icy Gel - Absorbs heat as it evaporates, cooling the skin.
 * Men’s Body Wash - Suppresses the scent of sweat. Sterilizes bacteria.
 * Shampoo - Cleans hair.
 * Outdoor Use
 * Capshin Fluid (Strong) - Irritant. Harmless to the human body. Vaporizes upon contact with air. Immediately causes severe eye pain, breathlessness, and mucus production.
 * Explosive Mr. Fisher - Pheromone gel. Powerfully attractive to fish senses.
 * Lure - Scent attracts monsters/beasts. Very powerful.
 * Repellent - Releases potent aroma that beasts/monsters hate.
 * Also known as Beast-Be-Gone.
 * Tomatox - Stabilizes germination, ripening, and growth of produce. Not dangerous to humans.


 * Other Recipes
 * Adhesive Remover - Undoes the adhesion from the Super-High-Strength Adhesive.
 * Bitter Coat α - Creates a harmless yet pungent film around a soaked object.
 * C Destroyer - Insecticide gas. Annihilates insects harmful to humans or cattle.
 * Deodorizer Fluid - Completely removes bad smells.
 * Dish Soap - Reduces the time it takes to wash dishes.
 * Also known as Dishwashing Detergent Scrubba-dub-dub.
 * Face On - Consume while envisioning another person. Your face will become theirs.
 * Laundry Detergent - Strong soap. Eliminates stains and grime without scrubbing.
 * Liquid Grease - Moist, slimy lubricating oil.
 * Polishing Solution - Gets rid of minor dents and wear and tear.
 * Rokushou Sauce - Gourmet sauce made of rokushou nuts. Rich, unique aroma. Sour flavor. Refreshing aftertaste. Even the king himself rarely has a chance to enjoy it.
 * Also known as Magic Sauce.
 * Special Coating X - Yellow paint. Difficult to remove after application. Visible at night.
 * Super-High-Strength Adhesive - Glues objects together. Tremendous stickiness.
 * Three-Minute Resurrection - Materializes the lingering thoughts and feelings attached to an object for three minutes.
 * Water Repellent - Prevents water damage and mold.

Equipment

 * Bag - used for holding various items. From the otherworld.
 * Basket - used for gathering medicinal herbs.
 * Birukosou - An extremely odorous wild plant. Many avoid its unique taste/aroma. However, some enjoy eating it."
 * Fishing Rod - used to catch fish.
 * Medicine Bottles - used to store the completed potions.
 * Moray Flower - Produces hideous scent only monsters/beasts can smell.
 * Mortar and Pestle - used for grinding medicinal herbs.
 * Plant Encyclopedia - a book that contains details about various plants.
 * Small Knife - used for gathering medicinal herbs.
 * Water Bottle - used for holding various liquids. From the otherworld.

Tv Anime
An anime adaptation was announced by Hifumi Shobō at Comiket 97 on December 28, 2019, later revealed to be a television series on May 25, 2020. The series is animated by EMT Squared and directed by Masafumi Satō, with Hiroko Kanasugi overseeing the series' scripts, Etsuko Sumimoto designing the characters, and Tomoki Kikuya composing the series' music. Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia. It aired from July 7 to September 22, 2021 on Tokyo MX, BS11, and AT-X. Akane Kumada performed the series' opening theme song "Kokoro Hayaru", while Jun Fukushima, Risae Matsuda, and Kumada performed the series' ending theme song "Mainichi Kashimashi Pharmacy". Crunchyroll licensed the series outside of Asia.

Reception
Anime News Network's review of the first novel gave it a score of 3/5 stars, stating: "There is a lovely straightforward quality to the writing and the story that lets us know that Kennoji isn't winking and nudging towards any deeper plan, but it really is, on the whole, kind of boring. But it's a pleasant boring, and there's definitely something to be said for that."

Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network gave the first episode of the anime a score of 2/5 stars, criticizing it for omitting some details from the novel, but praised the visuals for Noela. She described the series as being "just okay, and mostly it reminds me that I wish it was Kennoji's other title, Hazure Skill, that got the anime series."

External Link

 * Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist ─ Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
 * Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist ─ Light novel official website (in Japanese)
 * Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist ─ WEB Comic Gamma Plus (in Japanese)
 * TV Anime "Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist" Official Site
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 * Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist ─ Wikipedia (in Japanese)
 * Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist ─ Wikipedia (in English)