Kojiin Tamer (孤児院テイマー, The Orphanage's Tame) is a Japanese light novel series written by Andou, Masaki and illustrated by Ishibashi, Yousuke. It began serialization online in July 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Hobby Japan has released a revised and illustrated version of the series since May 24, 2019 under its HJ Novels label. It was later acquired by Hobby Japan, who have published four volumes between May 2019 and July 2021 under their HJ Novel imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Kurasaki, Moroko has been serialized in Hobby Japan manga magazine Comic Fire since August 2019.
Synopsis[]
Shu, who died of old age, reincarnated as a baby in a different world where he was picked up by a poor orphanage. He quickly grows up under the watchful eye of the gentle director and staff. With skills received from God, he starts to exert talent... He now lives at his own pace, adventuring with cute monsters and good friends ♪
(Source: Hobby Japan, translated)
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Novel[]
written by Andou, Masaki and illustrated by Ishibashi, Yousuke. It began serialization online in July 26, 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Hobby Japan has released a revised and illustrated version of the series since May 24, 2019 under its HJ Novels label. It was later acquired by Hobby Japan, who have published four volumes between May 2019 and July 2021 under their HJ Novel imprint.
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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| 1 | May 24, 2019 | 978-4-79-861934-7 | — | — |
| 2 | September 21, 2019 | 978-4-79-862003-9 | — | — |
| 3 | May 23, 2020 | 978-4-79-862148-7 | — | — |
| 4 | July 19, 2021 | 978-4-79-862296-5 | — | — |
Manga[]
A manga adaptation with art by Kurasaki, Moroko has been serialized in Hobby Japan manga magazine Comic Fire since August 2019. Kojiin Tamer has been published digitally in English as Orphanage Tamer by Fantasista Inc. through Manga Planet since May 30, 2023.
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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| 1 | May 27, 2020 | 9784798622149 | — | — |
| 2 | July 1, 2021 | 9784798625355 | — | — |
| 3 | September 1, 2022 | 9784798629247 | — | — |
| 4 | August 1, 2023 | 9784798632452 | — | — |
Character[]
Shu is a Japanese who has reached the end of his natural life and has been reincarnated by God. However, he is reborn as a baby in an impoverished orphanage in another world!. However, Shu is unfazed by this, and while growing up at his own pace, he begins to display talents that are far beyond that of a child. Soon after, Shu begins to show his childlike talents while growing up at his own pace. In order to help run the poor orphanage, Shu begins to hunt and gather, and is just as active as an adult! In addition, he has adventures with a party of followers and fellow orphans, meets a mysterious girl in the forest, and more. Shu's life in the other world is full of exciting and fun things every day. Surrounded by cute monsters & unique friends, he enjoys a slow life full of happiness!
Abilities[]
Shu reincarnated as a baby in a different world where he is, with skills received from God. The humans over the world Shu reincarnated learned and practice the spells of the attribute they want to use, and acquire aptitude, but that doesn’t give the image of magic, so they do it that way. Because of this Shu have an image in mind, so it should be able to remember what it like.
| [LEVEL]: 10 |
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| 『Physical Strengthening』『Sense Presence』『Concealment』『Collection』『Recovery Magic』『Magic Detection』『Blacksmithing』『Woodworking』『Wind Magic』『Earth Magic』『Light Magic』『Holy Magic』『Bestowing Magic』『Throwing』『Alchemy』 |
| 『Other World Language』『Tamer (Monster Tamer)』『Item Box』『Appraisal』『Magic Manipulation』 |
The taming method in this world Shu reincarnated can obtained by raising them from a young age, using contract magic for those with high intelligence, and then binding them with slave magic/submissive method. Shu can enhance weapon by his mana, but it is still depend on the weapons limit of sharpness that can able to cut. Shu learned tai jutsu, Magic and Knife handling from the grandpa of Sakuya a Rank 3 adventurer.
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Pi-chan (ぴーちゃん)
A follower of Shu's that he tamed in "Tame", his race is "Little Eagle". He serves as a scout for hunting and gathering.
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Miu (ミュウ)
One of Shu's tame monsters. Its race is "Horned Rabbit" and it has excellent rushing ability and a great sense of smell.
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Queen (クイーン)
A huge "Grey wolf" that Shu successfully "tamed". She helps him with hunting and hard work. By the way, she is a female. After achieving Level 10 Queen evolved into Silver Grey Wolf.
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External Link[]
- The Orphanage's Tame ─ Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
- The Orphanage's Tame ─ Work information (Light Novel Official Website) | Hobby Japan
- The Orphanage's Tame ─ Work information (Manga Official Website) | Comic Fire
- The Orphanage's Tame ─ English Manga Website | Manga Planet
See Also[]
- Isekai ni Otosareta… Jouka wa Kihon!, is another light novel series with the same illustrator.
- Spirit Migration, is another light novel series with the same illustrator.
- Isekai Nonbiri Kaitakuki: Heibon Salaryman, Bannou Jisai no Build & Craft Skill de, Kimama na Slow Life Kaitaku Hajimemasu!, is another light novel series with the same illustrator.
- Sekai Saikyou ni Natta Ore, is another light novel series with the same illustrator.
Trivia[]
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