The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life
Japanese web novel series
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The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life,[a] also known as Chii Fuyo (チー付与, Chī Fuyo) for short, is a Japanese web novel series written by Asa Rokushima. It began serialization on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō in January 2021. Kodansha later published it as a light novel featuring illustrations by Kisui, releasing two volumes between January and October 2022. A manga adaptation illustrated by Mochi Gyōmuyō began serialization in Kodansha's Shōnen Magazine R in October 2021, before being transferred to Monthly Magazine Base in February 2023, and is also published on their Comic Days and Magazine Pocket services. An anime television series adaptation produced by P.A. Works is set to premiere in October 2026.
| The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life | |
First light novel volume cover | |
| 追放されたチート付与魔術師は気ままなセカンドライフを謳歌する。俺は武器だけじゃなく、あらゆるものに『強化ポイント』を付与できるし、俺の意思でいつでも効果を解除できるけど、残った人たち大丈夫？ (Tsuihō Sareta Chīto Fuyo Majutsushi wa Kimama na Sekando Raifu o Ōka Suru. Ore wa Buki Dake ja Naku, Arayuru Mono ni "Kyōka Pointo" o Fuyo Dekiru shi, Ore no Ishi de Itsu demo Kōka o Kaijo Dekiru kedo, Nokotta Hitotachi Daijōbu?) | |
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| Genre | Fantasy |
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Asa Rokushima |
| Published by | Shōsetsuka ni Narō |
| Original run | January 16, 2021 – present |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Asa Rokushima |
| Illustrated by | Kisui |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| Imprint | Kodansha Ranobe Books |
| Original run | January 5, 2022 – October 7, 2022 |
| Volumes | 2 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Asa Rokushima |
| Illustrated by | Mochi Gyōmuyō |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| English publisher | Kodansha (digital) |
| Imprint | Monthly Shōnen Magazine Comics |
| Magazine |
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| Original run | October 20, 2021 – present |
| Volumes | 21 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Shū Honma |
| Written by | Yoko Yonaiyama |
| Studio | P.A. Works |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original network | TXN (TV Tokyo) |
| Original run | October 2026 – scheduled |
Plot
Rein Garland, an adventurer with the ability to use enchantment points to power up weapons and items, has been kicked out of his party after they no longer find him useful. Rein goes on his own journey, while his old party sees their power-ups disappearing as his skill's effects have faded. He decides to use his enchantment points on his own sword and armor instead, wanting his skill to remain useful despite no longer being part of a party.
Characters
- Rein Garland (レイン・ガーランド, Rein Gārando)
- Voiced by: Daiki Yamashita[1]
- An adventurer whose skill is powering up armor, items, and weapons. He was previously part of a party, but after all their weapons had already been powered up, they decided to dismiss him. After starting to travel on his own, he enchanted his copper sword, making it ridiculously powerful.
- Lily Flambert (リリィ・フラムベル, Riryi Furamuberu)
- Voiced by: Lynn[1]
- Margaret Ells (マーガレット・エルス, Māgaretto Erusu)
- Voiced by: Yoshino Aoyama[1]
- Mirabelle (ミラベル, Miraberu)
- Voiced by: Miyu Tomita[1]
- Elsie Zra (エルシー・ゾラ, Erushī Zora)
- Voiced by: Megumi Han[1]
- Nina (ニーナ, Nīna)
- Voiced by: Konomi Kohara[1]
- Half (半分, Hanbun)
- Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto[1]
- Cornelius (コーネリアス, Kōneriasu)
- Voiced by: Makoto Furukawa[1]
- Mother of Assassins (暗殺の母, Ansatsu no Haha)
- Voiced by: Rie Shibata[1]
Media
Light novels
The series is written by Asa Rokushima, who originally began posting the series on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō on January 16, 2021;[2] the series later also began being posted to Kadokawa's online publication platform Kakuyomu on July 6, 2023.[3] Kodansha later published the series as a light novel featuring illustrations by Kisui; two volumes were released under their Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint between January 5 and October 7, 2022.[4][5]
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 5, 2022[4] | 978-4-06-526049-4 |
| 2 | October 7, 2022[5] | 978-4-06-529704-9 |
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Mochi Gyōmuyō began serialization in Kodansha's Shōnen Magazine R on October 20, 2021,[4] and was later transferred to Monthly Magazine Base on February 20, 2023; the series is also being published on their online services Comic Days and Magazine Pocket.[6][7] The first tankōbon volume was released on February 9, 2022;[8] twenty-one volumes have been released as of August 7, 2026.[9]
In March 2026, the series was added to Kodansha's K Manga service.[10]
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 9, 2022[8] | 978-4-06-526921-3 |
| 2 | June 9, 2022[11] | 978-4-06-528424-7 |
| 3 | October 7, 2022[12] | 978-4-06-529554-0 |
| 4 | February 9, 2023[13] | 978-4-06-530673-4 |
| 5 | June 8, 2023[14] | 978-4-06-531991-8 |
| 6 | October 6, 2023[15] | 978-4-06-533459-1 |
| 7 | January 9, 2024[16] | 978-4-06-534438-5 |
| 8 | March 8, 2024[17] | 978-4-06-535082-9 |
| 9 | April 9, 2024[18] | 978-4-06-535079-9 |
| 10 | June 7, 2024[19] | 978-4-06-535951-8 |
| 11 | September 9, 2024[20] | 978-4-06-537277-7 |
| 12 | November 8, 2024[21] | 978-4-06-537804-5 |
| 13 | January 8, 2025[22] | 978-4-06-537934-9 |
| 14 | April 9, 2025[23] | 978-4-06-539101-3 |
| 15 | July 9, 2025[24] | 978-4-06-540093-7 |
| 16 | August 7, 2025[25] | 978-4-06-540157-6 |
| 17 | October 9, 2025[26] | 978-4-06-541117-9 |
| 18 | November 7, 2025[27] | 978-4-06-541434-7 |
| 19 | February 9, 2026[28] | 978-4-06-542312-7 |
| 20 | May 8, 2026[29] | 978-4-06-543435-2 |
| 21 | August 7, 2026[9] | 978-4-06-544458-0 |
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on February 6, 2026.[30] The series will be produced by P.A. Works and directed by Shū Honma, with Yoko Yonaiyama handling series composition and Tadahito Kiyosawa designing the characters. It is set to premiere in October 2026 on TV Tokyo and its affiliates.[1] Crunchyroll will stream the series.[31]
Reception
It was reported with the release of the 16th manga volume that the series had sold over one million copies.[32] Writing for Da Vinci News, Kyo Furubayashi praised the manga adaptation's comedy, noting its differences to the original web novel and how Rein's personality boosted the series' humor. Furubayashi also noted that, despite sharing similar characters, the manga and web novel had almost completely different stories, allowing the manga to stand out and trend on social media.[33]
Notes
- Japanese: 追放されたチート付与魔術師は気ままなセカンドライフを謳歌する。俺は武器だけじゃなく、あらゆるものに『強化ポイント』を付与できるし、俺の意思でいつでも効果を解除できるけど、残った人たち大丈夫？, Hepburn: Tsuihō Sareta Chīto Fuyo Majutsushi wa Kimama na Sekando Raifu o Ōka Suru. Ore wa Buki Dake ja Naku, Arayuru Mono ni "Kyōka Pointo" o Fuyo Dekiru shi, Ore no Ishi de Itsu demo Kōka o Kaijo Dekiru kedo, Nokotta Hitotachi Daijōbu?