Around 40 Shachiku no Golem Master (アラフォー社畜のゴーレムマスター, Around Forty "Shachiku" is Golem Master) Japanese light novel se es written by Takami, Ryousen with illustrated by Yoshizawa, Megane and is based on the Web Novel. "Alafor Company Golem Master" is a comicalized work of the novel of the same name announced by Takami on the novel posting site "Shōsetsuka ni Narō". The light novel series was adapted into a manga series with illustrations by Minazuki, Tooya and serialized by Monster Comics, with 4+ volumes released as of February 23, 2018.
Synopsis
42-year-old "shachiku" (company slave) Takeshi Matsuda gets worked to death, as is customary in Japan. His one dying wish is to work for a decent enterprise, not the black company he had been working for. His wish is heard by a god who, for his own amusement, has him reincarnate as a young elf male in another world, with increased affinity for earth magic and the ability to command golems. The new golem master sets out on a quest to acquire the Seven Treasures left behind by a legendary mage from 1000 years ago.
(Source: Prophet's Release)
Bibliographic Information
Light Novel
Written by Takami, Ryouse the series began publication on the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on August 2018. It was later acquired by Monster Bunko, who began publishing the series in print with illustrations by Yoshizawa, Megane on May 30, 2017.
- Released date May 30, 2017, ISBN 978-4-575-75137-6
- Released date October 30, 2017, ISBN 978-4-575-75167-3
- Released date March 30, 2018, ISBN 978-4-575-75197-0
- Released date August 30, 2018, ISBN 978-4-575-75219-9
- Released date February 28, 2019, ISBN 978-4-575-75236-6
- Released date June 28, 2019, ISBN 978-4-575-75246-5
- Released date January 30, 2020, ISBN 978-4-575-75258-8
Manga
The serialization of Ryosen Takami's original "Golem Master of Alafor Company Livestock" by Juhachi Minazuki started in Monster Comics in the WEB Comic Action.
- Released date August 30, 2018, ISBN 978-4-575-41033-4
- Released date February 28, 2019, ISBN 978-4-575-41049-5
- Released date August 30, 2019, ISBN 978-4-575-41074-7
- Released date February 29, 2020, ISBN 978-4-575-41104-1
- Released date August 31, 2020, ISBN 978-4-575-41151-5
- Released date March 29, 2021, ISBN 978-4-575-41208-6
- Released date September 30, 2021, ISBN 978-4-575-41301-4
Character
Alafor's company slave, Tsuyoshi Matsuda, died from overwork. When he is reborn, he wants to spend a peaceful time in a white company. In the world after his death, Matsuda tells God to reincarnate into a fantasy world. Can Matsuda, who received the cheat of Affinity earth magic, get the long-desired white life seems to be reincarnated in another world and play an active part as a "golem master" Draw!? he meets Diana, an endless wand with intelligence and personality, and Stella, an innocent human wolf girl.
In Macumba, a fortified city visited to find Stella's hometown, Matsuda is begged by Sherry, a female explorer on the verge of becoming a slave, to form an extraordinary party to capture the labyrinth together. Former Alafor company slave Tsuyoshi Matsuda decides to challenge the lower layers of the labyrinth of the fortress city Macumba with the company slave.. the beauty explorer Sherry who is on the verge of falling as a slave. However, a black talent who tries to steal the end wand Diana from Matsuda approaches Sherry. Will Sherry betray Matsuda!?
Abilities
Matsuda's final dream is to work for a respectable company rather than the illegal one he had been employed by. When a god hears his request, he has him reincarnate as a young elf male in a different world with a stronger affinity for earth magic and the capacity to control golems for his own enjoyment. Matsuda has no knowledge in close combat, either he use his instinct in surroundings and create a better plan to gained success in the battle.
| Name: | Tsuyoshi Matsuda | Gender: | Male | Age: | 18 |
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| Title: | Golem Master | Element: | Earth | Level: | 9 |
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Golem Master (front) ► (Mana Consumption to control a Golem 100⬆)Rule over Treasure ► (Can use all types of Treasure)► Lv2 (Highest priority to the hidden treasure with a bond, elimination of interference from others)► Growth (Grows the potential characteristics of the Hidden Treasure, but this ability is activated by the person's unconscious and cannot be controlled)► Release the seal Unseals the hidden treasure that had been level-restricted. However, the release depends on Matsuda's level► Lv3 (You can modify or turn on / off the skill of the Hidden Treasure.) Parallel Thinking Lv9 ► (Can Control 900 Golem simultaneously)Golem Master (Reverse) ► (In exchange for triple acquisition speed of earth magic, unable to use other types of magic)Alchemy Lv6 ► up to the first level intermediate level of enough magic power to maintain alchemy material from magic power without materials)► (Familiar Creation You can create a familiar with a catalyst. The strength of a familiar depends on the catalyst and magic power)► (Familiar grasping Saves the memory and personality of the familiar as a catalyst)► (You can make golems use magic, but only for earth magic)
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The affinity of Earth Element (MAX)
- Bestowed by God (CEO) to Tsuyoshi Matsuda that will increase his Earth element.
- He can able to create, shape, and manipulate earth and "earthen" elements including most solid objects, specifically all minerals and mineral compositions regardless of their state (mountain, boulder, sand, or dust), dirt, soil, etc. More advanced users can manipulate metals such as iron, copper, and titanium.
- Offensive uses of this power include extracting huge boulders from the ground and hurling it at the enemy at high speeds, impaling the enemy with countless spikes from the earth, and in some cases creating giant golems or other creatures from the earth and utilizing them for combat. Defensive powers include shaping huge walls or barriers from the ground, creating an omnidirectional wave of rocks/stone or Golems around him to defend from all attacks, and covering oneself with armor made from earth. Supplementary uses of this power include flight by standing on a piece of levitating earth and enhanced movement by using by skating on the earth and gaining enhanced senses from sensing the earth.
- 《Summon Golem》《Summon Arm》《Summon Legion》《Summon Shield Knight》
- Due to his training by Harrepst Wight the blacksmith of Gordvina, he can strengthen his Golem into the strongest metal. He can able to make a Homunculus or a doll body.
- knight golems [Mithril armor], Gargoyle golems, Griffon Golem
| Magic: |
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| 《Analyze》《Sense Sharing》《Night Vision》《Repair》《Overdrive》《Flame Waltz》《Star Break》《Enchantment》《Rock Storm》《Iron Lance》《Repatriation》《Rock Bullet》《Dispel》《Iron Hammer》《Iron Wall》《Earth Quake》《Black Box》《Rock Blade》《Rock Tower》《Steel Spear》《Earth Bind》《Fortress》 |
| Alchemy: |
| 《Formulation》《Optimization》 |
External Link
 Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
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Official Monster Gauge Website
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See Also
- Isekai Tensei Soudouki, Another light novel series with the same Author.
- Himekishi ga Classmate!, Another light novel series with the same illustrator.
Trivia
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