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Around 40 Otoko no Isekai Tsuuhan Seikatsu / Arafo Otoko no Isekai Tsuhan Seikatsu (アラフォー男の異世界通販生活, The Mail Order Life of a Man Around 40 in Another World) is a Japanese light novel series written by Hifumi Asakura and illustrated by Yamakawa. The series was originally published on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website, with chapters being uploaded from September 2017 to June 2021. It was later acquired by SB Creative and Tugikuru Corporation who began publishing it under their Tugikuru Books light novel imprint in May 2018. A manga adaptation illustrated by Umiharu was serialized in Square Enix's Monthly GFantasy magazine from April 2019 to May 2024. The manga is licensed in English by Comikey and is also published on Square Enix's Manga Up! Global service. An anime television series adaptation produced by East Fist Studio is set to premiere in January 2025.
Synopsis[]
The story of a middle-aged man doing whatever he wants with the power of 1-click online shopping! Ken'ichi, a single man in his 40s, is transported into another world for no apparent reason.
As he tries to escape a dangerous forest teaming with monsters, he realizes he has the power to access a huge online store. By using this power to exchange goods he found in this new world for cash, and then buying modern ones off the internet, he was able to quickly create a very popular business. However, his goal is to have a slow and leisurely life.
Instead of growing his business even more, he decides to settle down and live off of the power of Jeff Bezos. The mail-order life of a middle-aged man in another world begins now!
List of Published Books[]
Light Novel[]
Written by Hifumi Asakura, The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World was originally published on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō from September 13, 2017, to June 24, 2021. It was later acquired by SB Creative and Tugikuru Corporation who began publishing it under their Tugikuru Books light novel imprint with illustrations by Yamakawa on May 10, 2018. Three volumes have been released as of April 10, 2019.
| No. | Release date | ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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| 1 | May 10, 2018 | 978-4-7973-9648-5 | — | — |
| 2 | November 10, 2018 | 978-4-7973-9955-4 | — | — |
| 3 | April 10, 2019 | 978-4-8156-0230-7 | — | — |
Manga[]
A manga adaptation illustrated by Umiharu was serialized in Square Enix's Monthly GFantasy magazine from April 18, 2019, to May 17, 2024. Its chapters have been collected into seven tankōbon volumes as of February 2024.
The manga is licensed in English by Comikey and is also published on Square Enix's Manga Up! Global service.
| No. | Release date | ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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| 1 | October 26, 2019 | 978-4-7575-6364-3 | — | — |
| 2 | April 27, 2020 | 978-4-7575-6631-6 | — | — |
| 3 | November 27, 2020 | 978-4-7575-6966-9 | — | — |
| 4 | July 27, 2021 | 978-4-7575-7390-1 | — | — |
| 5 | August 26, 2022 | 978-4-7575-8098-5 | — | — |
| 6 | April 27, 2023 | 978-4-7575-8540-9 | — | — |
| 7 | February 27, 2024 | 978-4-7575-9067-0 | — | — |
| 8 | December 27, 2024 | 978-4-7575-9590-3 | — | — |
Character[]
The protagonist of this work. A single man in his forties suddenly finds himself transported to a deep forest in another world. In Japan, he was an illustrator and he is 38 years old and is referred to as "husband/Hubby" by those around him. During the transfer, he gained three abilities: a major online shopping site "Shangri-La" that handles everything from groceries to vehicles and heavy machinery, an "Item Box" that has a large capacity and does not experience the passage of time, and a "Trash Bin" that allows him to delete unwanted items within the Item Box.
After being transported to the other world, he aims for a slow life, but the circumstances do not allow for it. He has a serious personality, is friendly, and possesses the patience to continue even tedious tasks without difficulty. To enjoy his slow life in this new world, he sources living supplies and business tools from Shangri-La.
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In fact, he is one of the few survivors of the earth-born human race who was saved from the destruction of the earth by a meteorite impact as a result of the whim of an ancient elf (Administrator) from another world.
All of the powers granted to Ken'ichi in the series were given to him as part of they efforts to make amends for the trouble they caused as a result of a game.
Although there were quite a few descriptions of him having relations with several heroines in the work, there was never any description of him having children with them, but later it is said that Ken'ichi is an alien, a completely different life form and that Kenichi and the women in the series are human beings on the outside, but on the inside, they are so different that it is said that they are “more different than a human and a beastmen”.
In the final stage of the series, after negotiations with the world administrators (and their representatives), she "Lilith & Primura" underwent physical adjustments that made her more similar to the structure of local women, and she was able to procreate and have a child, but in exchange, procreation with the original Earth woman became impossible (this is because there were only two surviving former Earth humans, including Kenichi, and because the (This is because there are only two surviving former earthlings, including Kenichi, both of whom are male, and both of whom have no attachment to the earth or its women, which they agree to.)
(As a side note, it is said that an elf and Ken'ichi can't have a child even if the aforementioned procedures are taken, as their genetic structures are completely different. If a very special method is used, it is possible to have a child, but in that case, the child will be a clone of the mother elf with only a few characteristics of the father.)
Abilities[]
"I just... Wanna take it easy and enjoy my life."
― Kenichi Hamada
Ken'ichi has been transported to an unknown place with no HP & MP in his status board. The question is, is he a Human? The skill that he gained can be purchased with any item. It can only be spent with Japanese money (YEN), Ken'ichi needed to convert an item to purchase an item. He sells items he finds in the other world and uses the funds gained to procure high-quality modern-day items to sell for a profit. With that money, he hopes to set himself up for a quiet life in the countryside, but the more he uses his cheat abilities, the more notoriety he gains.
As given by the Administrator, Ken'ichi possesses an item box system and can access a major online shopping site called "Shangri-La" that connects to his previous world. Before being transferred to this world, he lived in a rural area of Japan as a freelance illustrator, enjoying a slow life with activities like home gardening. He is knowledgeable about cultivation, DIY, and heavy machinery. If forced into combat, Ken'ichi uses an excavator, which he keeps stored in an Item Box, as his weapon of choice.
| ☆ Shangri-La (シャングリ・ラ)
A major online shopping site on the internet. You can purchase all kinds of items, including fresh food, clothing, books, toys, cars, and heavy machinery. However, items prohibited by law are not handled. Ken'ichi Hamada had been using it even before his transfer to another world, and after the transfer, he could access it by opening the status window displayed in the air. He can sell items from the other world or charge his balance using coins, allowing him to shop as usual. The items he buys appear immediately on the spot. The Shangri-La system that Ken'ichi uses is connected to a giant space station, that has collected knowledge of the earth from all 20th-century products. |
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A huge mail-order site that was in the original world. We handle various items such as books, fresh food, clothing, and cars. It converts resources into money points.
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The item will convert will establish on what resources stability in the market or it called its value in market prices. For unknown reasons, the administrator made Ken'ichi was able to understand the Unknown language that he transported and even understand the writing. Because of his 20th-century artistic aptitude, Ken'ichi worked as a freelance artist on the earth before being moved to another realm for crucial frames and game illustrations. He can sketch individuals with ease and consistently draw others or the nobles to him.
| ☆ Item Box (アイテムBOX "あいてむぼっくす")
A space where almost anything other than living creatures can be stored. When an item is overlapped with a status window displayed in the air, it is stored in a different dimension. To take it out, simply select "Retrieve" from the status window, and it will appear on the spot. Therefore, one can carry many items without using one's hands. It is rare for someone to possess an item box, and the performance, such as the number of items that can be stored and the size limitations, varies from person to person. The contents of another person's item box cannot be seen. Ken'ichi Hamada and Mallow possess them.
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| ☆ Trash Can
Is it the same specification as the OS of the PC? If you don't empty the trash, it will be retained for a certain period. You can also remove it from the trash can. |
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Bell (ベル, Beru)
The female forest cat is a domestic cat originating in the Dahlia Forest. They're a very strong, sharp, and rare monster with a very high-quality good because of their fur. In the race of beast folk (cat), the forest cat resembles a forest guardian or deity to them. Their speed and strength can match other monsters like a pack of black wolves. After Ken'ichi rescues a forest cat near his house, heals the wounds to recover her strength. Afterward, the Forest cat is now found in Ken'ichi and protects him, when a nearby danger. | |
Ken'ichi Hamada bestowed a blessing (Holy Covenant) from Princess Lilith Lara Kadan. After killing a lesser wyvern, delivering people in safety, and saving the life of Princess Lilith, Ken'ichi has a personal connection to Princess Lilith as a contract and a deemed holy knight. The powers of the Royal family are kept secret, as a main member royal family line can only once confer, a blessing unto another granting them the power of a Holy knight (Quick learning of both swordsmanship and magic, as well as greater healing capability for others). In the WN, the Holy Knight is a title only given to the person who has remarkable ability and achievement for the title, and it has given a boost (stamina & strength) to the holder of this title, it says it has mysterious power never been explained and know even the Royal family.
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TV Anime[]
An anime television series adaptation was announced on August 17, 2024. The series is produced by East Fish Studio and directed by Yoshihide Yuuzumi, with scripts overseen by Masanao Akahoshi, character designs by Hiroyuki Moriguchi, and music composed by Kujira Yumemi. It premiered on January 9, 2025 on AT-X and other networks. The opening theme song, "Give&Take", is performed by Asaka, while the ending theme song, "Aikurafuto" (あいくらふと, lit. 'Love Craft'), is performed by Kiminone.
- Staff:
- Original creator: Hifumi Asakura (novel), Umiharu (manga)
- Original Character Design: Yamakawa
- Character Design: Hiroyuki Moriguchi (East Fish Studio)
- Director: Yoshihide Yūzumi
- Series Composition: Masanao Akahoshi
- Art Director: Masakazu Miyake
- Color design: Takuya Niwa
- Sound Director: Ryō Tanaka
- Director of Photography: Takuya Niwa
- Music: Kujira Yumemi
- Chief Animation Director: Hiroyuki Moriguchi
- Editing: Jun'ichi Masunaga (IMAGICA Entertainment Media Services)
- Sound Effects: Masami Kitakata
- Theme Song Arrangement: eba (OP)
- Theme Song Composition: Chiyomaru Shikura (OP)
- Theme Song Lyrics: Asaka (OP)
- Theme Song Performance: Asaka (OP)
- Animation Production: East Fish Studio
- Music Production: AniTone
Crunchyroll will stream the series.
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See Also[]
- Isekai Yururi Kikō: Kosodate Shinagara Bōkensha Shimasu, a light novel series also illustrated by Yamakawa.
- Yankee wa Isekai de Seirei ni Aisaremasu., a light novel series also illustrated by Yamakawa.
Trivia[]
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