Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai (異世界の沙汰は社畜次第, The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter/The Affairs of the Other World Depend on the Corporate Slave) is a Japanese light novel series written by Yatsuki Wakatsu and illustrated by Kikka Ohashi. It was serialized online from March to December 2018 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Enterbrain, who have published three volumes since February 2019. A manga adaptation with art by Kazuki Irodori has been serialized online via Enterbrain's B's Log Comic digital magazine since March 2020 and has been collected in six tankōbon volumes. An anime adaptation has been announced.
Contents
- 1 Synopsis
- 2 List of Published Books
- 2.1 Light Novel
- 2.2 Manga
- 2.2.1 Short Panel Manga
- 3 Character
- 4 TV Anime
- 4.1 Other media
- 5 Reception
- 6 External Link
- 7 Trivia
Synopsis[]
One day, twenty-nine-year-old accountant Seiichirou Kondou is accidentally transported to another world. As compensation, the Romany Kingdom promises to take care of all his living expenses, but the workaholic Seiichirou still asks for a job. Once placed in the Royal Accounting Department, he starts whipping his lackadaisical colleagues into shape. But when he gets in over his head and nearly dies from overwork, the handsome Commander Aresh steps in to save him, and the two develop a unique physical relationship...as a form of medical treatment?!
(Source: Yen Press)
List of Published Books[]
Light Novel[]
Written by Yatsuki Wakatsu, The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter was initially serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō between March and December 2018. It was later acquired by Enterbrain who began publishing it as a light novel with illustrations by Kikka Ohashi on February 28, 2019. Three volumes have been released as of September 30, 2021. The series is licensed in North America by Yen Press.
| No. | Title | Original release date | North American release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Maiden Summoning Improvement Plan Seijo Shōkan Kaizen Keikaku (聖女召喚改善計画) | February 28, 2019 978-4-04-735538-5 | February 27, 2024 978-1-97-536434-2 |
| 2 | Church Management Support Plan Kyōkai Un'ei Shien Keikaku (教会運営支援計画) | July 31, 2020 978-4-04-736204-8 | June 18, 2024 978-1-97-537373-3 |
| 3 | — Mahō Gaikō Seijō-ka Keikaku (魔法外交正常化計画) | September 30, 2021 978-4-04-736799-9 | March 18, 2025 978-1-97-538920-8 |
LN Vol. 1
LN Vol. 2
LN Vol. 3
Manga[]
A manga adaptation illustrated by Kazuki Irodori began serialization in Enterbrain's B's Log Comic digital magazine on March 26, 2020. The manga's chapters have been collected into six tankōbon volumes as of November 2024.
During their panel, at Anime NYC 2021, Yen Press announced that they had licensed the manga adaptation for English publication.
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | North American release date | North American ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 30, 2020 | 978-4-04-736394-6 | August 2, 2022 | 978-1-97-533886-2 |
| 2 | July 30, 2021 | 978-4-04-736710-4 | August 30, 2022 | 978-1-97-534514-3 |
| 3 | May 30, 2022 | 978-4-04-736999-3 | May 23, 2023 | 978-1-97-536185-3 |
| 4 | March 1, 2023 | 978-4-04-737384-6 | March 19, 2024 | 978-1-97-537650-5 |
| 5 | December 1, 2023 | 978-4-04-737727-1 | December 10, 2024 | 979-8-85-540696-2 |
| 6 | November 1, 2024 | 978-4-04-737384-6 | — | — |
Manga Vol. 1
Manga Vol. 2
Manga Vol. 3
Manga Vol. 4
Manga Vol. 5
Manga Vol. 6
Short Panel Manga[]
This is a short manga of Seiichiro from KADOKAWA's publication "The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter," along with four-panel gags. The comic adaptation started on March 26 on Nico Nico Seiga and Comic Walker.
| No. | Title | Original release date | Original ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corporate Slave and Knight "Winter's Book": The Affairs of the Other World Depend on the Corporate Slave. Shachiku to kishi.~ Fuyu no hon ~ Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai (社畜と騎士。～冬の本～ 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第) | January 23, 2020 | — |
| 2 | Corporate Slave and Knight "Autumn Book": The Fate of the Other World Depends on the Corporate Slave Shachiku to kishi.~ Aki no hon ~ Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai (社畜と騎士。～秋の本～ 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第) | May 19, 2022 | — |
| 3 | Corporate Slave and Knight "Spring Book" Shachiku to kishi ~ haru no hon ~ (社畜と騎士～春の本～) | March 22, 2023 | — |
Winter's Book
Autumn Book
Spring Book
Character[]
to be added...
TV Anime[]
An anime adaptation was announced on November 1, 2024.
Other media[]
In commemoration of the release of the manga adaptation's second volume, a promotional video featuring the voices of Kent Itō and Tomoaki Maeno was uploaded to Kadokawa Corporation's YouTube channel that same day. Another promotional video commemorating the release of the manga adaptation's fifth volume was released that same day. It featured Kento Itō and Tomoaki Maeno reprising their roles from the previous promotional video, and Yūki Ono as Siegvold.
Reception[]
By November 2024, the series has over 1.4 million copies in circulation.
External Link[]
- Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai ─ Work information (Manga Official Website) | Kadokawa
- Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai ─ Work information (Manga Official Website) | ComicWalker
- TV Anime "Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai" Official Website
- TV Anime "Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai" Official (@???) - Twitter
- Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai ─ Wikipedia JP
- Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai ─ Wikipedia EN
Trivia[]
to be added.
