Get Ready for a Journey to Another World!

Kadokawa has exciting news! The popular light novel series “Arafō Otoko no Isekai Tsūhan Seikatsu” is being adapted into a TV anime, set to premiere in 2025!

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The story follows Ken’ichi, a single man who’s almost 40, who gets transported to another world. As he navigates through the dangerous forests, he discovers a powerful online shopping site. With his newfound ability, Ken’ichi sets out to live a laid-back life in this new world!.

The anime is adapted from Umiharu‘s manga, which was published digitally by Square Enix‘s Manga UP! Global and Comikey, as well as Kadokawa‘s BookWalker Global Store.

Square Enix‘s Manga UP! Global describes the story: “Ken’ichi, a single man who’s almost 40, is suddenly transferred to another world. As he navigates his way through the dangerous forests of that world, he realizes that he can use a huge online shopping site. Ken’ichi aims to use his cheat ability to live a slow life in another world!.”

Umiharu launched the manga in Square Enix‘s Monthly G Fantasy magazine in April 2019, and the manga ended its main story on May 17. The anime will star Junichi Suwabe as Ken’ichi.

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