| Ja kanji | チート薬師のスローライフ ～異世界に作ろうドラッグストア～ |
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| Ja romaji | Chīto Kusushi no Surō Raifu: Isekai ni Tsukurō Doraggusutoa |
| Genre | Fantasy, isekai, slice of life[1][2] |
| Author | Kennoji |
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| Publisher | Shōsetsuka ni Narō |
| First | 2016 |
| Last | 2020 |
| Author | Kennoji |
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| First | February 23, 2017 |
| Last | January 25, 2023 |
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| Author | Kennoji |
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| Illustrator | Eri Haruno[2] |
| Publisher | Takeshobo |
| Magazine | Web Comic Gamma Plus |
| First | December 2018 |
| Volumes | 14 |
| Director | Masafumi Satō |
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| Writer | Hiroko Kanasugi |
| Music | Tomoki Kikuya |
| Studio | EMT Squared |
| Network | Tokyo MX, BS11, AT-X |
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| First | July 7, 2021 |
| Last | September 22, 2021 |
| Episodes | 12 |
Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist (チート薬師のスローライフ ～異世界に作ろうドラッグストア～, Chīto Kusushi no Surō Raifu: Isekai ni Tsukurō Doraggusutoa) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kennoji. It was serialized online between 2016 and 2020 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was acquired by Linda Publishers, who have originally published two volumes with illustrations by Shōji Nigō between February and June 2017 under their Red Rising Books imprint, before going bankrupt. Hifumi Shobō later reacquired the series, who have published eight volumes with illustrations by Matsuuni from April 2018 to January 2023 under their Brave Novel imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Eri Haruno has been serialized online via Takeshobo's Web Comic Gamma Plus website since December 2018. Both the light novel and manga are licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. An anime television series adaptation produced by EMT Squared aired from July to September 2021.
Plot
Reiji Kirio, a former corporate wage slave, is suddenly transported to a fantasy world. Upon arrival, he discovers he possesses two skills, Appraise and Drug Discovery. They initially seem modest, but eventually prove extraordinarily useful, granting him unparalleled knowledge of medicine. Choosing to avoid combat and ambition, Reiji decides to pursue a peaceful livelihood by opening a small drugstore in a village, aiming to live a stress-free life, unlike the one he left behind.
He runs the shop with the help of Noela, a loyal canine girl, and Mina, a gentle ghost, treating a wide range of customers using his medicines and potions. His remedies address all kinds of ailments, drawing in elves, dragons, and other residents with unique needs. While Reiji's intention is a calm routine, his cheat-level abilities and growing reputation often lead to unexpectedly busy days.
Characters
- Reiji Kirio (桐尾礼治, Kirio Reiji)
- Previously a 24-year old office worker, he was transported to another world and becomes the manager of a drugstore to put his medicinal alchemist skills to use.
- Noela (ノ��ラ, Noera)
- A child-like werewolf who lives with Reiji. She usually takes on a human form. She treats Reiji as her Master after he healed her.[3]
- Mina (ミナ, Mina)
- The ghost who resides in the house where Kirio Drugstore is now open, haunting the house a century after her death, as she died young because of her sickness. She now can go out due to a brooch given to her. Her house was also seen with clothing materials in the cellar, revealing that her mother used to sew clothes when they were alive.
- Elaine (エレイン, Erein)
- Daughter of the town Lord and Lady Flam. She has a superiority complex and an interest in Reiji. Called Makimaki (Twirls) by Noela.
- Annabel (アナベル, Anaberu)
- Leader of the Red Cat Brigade, a mercenary group that was hired to defend the town.
- Gro Ejiru (ガロウ・エジル, Ejiru)
- The Demon Lord on the world Reiji transported to. Fell in love with Noela, who rejected his advances. Became a part-time drugstore employee to learn Reiji's craft.
- Vivi
- A Spirit living in the lake where Mina loved to go when she was living. Easily melts when too hot, so she needs the cooling gel Reiji made. She became a part-timer in the drugstore.
- Micott
- Regular customer of the drugstore.
- Zeral Alonzo
- One of the rich nobles of the town. Reiji helped him calm the nerves of his yandere girlfriend. Gives a patch of his land for Reiji to plant his medicinal plants.
- Feris
- Zeral's girlfriend. A worrywart and a yandere, she usually snaps whenever Zeral had contact with women. Though now that she is getting medication, Feria has been mellow.
- Kururu
- An Elf man. He was seen as events host. A definite homosexual, he has interest on Reiji. Brother of Ririka.
- Ririka
- Kururu's little sister. She approached Reiji to help her win an archery contest with a beast lure and short bow. She fell in love with Reiji.
- Doz and Moz
- Red Cat Brigade members.
- Paula
- The town's blacksmith. She goes to Reiji's drugstore both for his medicines and to occasionally eat there.
Belial (ビリアル, Beriaru)
- The personal assistant to Ejiru. He goes off to find Ejiru after Ejiru got a part-time job at the drugstore.
Media
Light novels
The series was written by Kennoji and serialized online between 2016 and 2020 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Linda Publishers, who have originally published two volumes with illustrations by Shōji Nigō between February and June 2017 under their Red Rising Books imprint, before going bankrupt. Hifumi Shobō later reacquired the series, who published eight volumes with illustrations by Matsuuni from April 2018 to January 2023 under their Brave Novel imprint.[4] The Brave Novel edition of light novel series is licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.[5]
Manga
A manga adaptation with art by Eri Haruno has been serialized online via Takeshobo's Web Comic Gamma Plus website since December 2018 and has been collected in fourteen tankōbon volumes. The manga series is also licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.[5]
Anime
An anime adaptation was announced by Hifumi Shobō at Comiket 97 on December 28, 2019,[6] later revealed to be a television series on May 25, 2020.[7] The series is animated by EMT Squared and directed by Masafumi Satō, with Hiroko Kanasugi overseeing the series' scripts, Etsuko Sumimoto designing the characters, and Tomoki Kikuya composing the series' music. It aired from July 7 to September 22, 2021, on Tokyo MX, BS11, and AT-X.[8][9] Akane Kumada performed the series' opening theme song "Kokoro Hayaru", while Jun Fukushima, Risae Matsuda, and Kumada performed the series' ending theme song "Mainichi Kashimashi Pharmacy".[10] Crunchyroll streamed the series worldwide outside of Asia.[11] Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia.[12]
It was the first time for Risae and Satsumi Matsuda, who are twin sisters, to play main roles which are not related by blood.[13]
Reception
Anime News Network's review of the first novel gave it a score of 3/5 stars, stating: "There is a lovely straightforward quality to the writing and the story that lets us know that Kennoji isn't winking and nudging towards any deeper plan, but it really is, on the whole, kind of boring. But it's a pleasant boring, and there's definitely something to be said for that."[14]
Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network gave the first episode of the anime a score of 2/5 stars, criticizing it for omitting some details from the novel, but praised the visuals for Noela. She described the series as being "just okay, and mostly it reminds me that I wish it was Kennoji's other title, Hazure Skill, that got the anime series."[15]
See also
- Dōkyo Shiteiru Kensei no Onna Shishō ga Kawaisugite Mainichi Shiawase Desu, a manga series written by Kennoji
- The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, another light novel series written by Kennoji
- Hazure Skill, another light novel series written by Kennoji
References
- ^ "Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist (Light Novel)". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived May 19, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ "Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist (Manga)". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived May 13, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ "Super (Energy) Potion / Landenflower Tea / Botanical Deodorant". No. 1. Drug Store in Another World - The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist. Episode 1. Crunchyroll. pp. 40 seconds. Archived 11 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "ja:チート薬師のスローライフ8 〜異世界に作ろうドラッグストア〜" [Cheat Pharmacist's Slow Life 8 ~Let's Make a Drugstore in Another World~] (in Japanese). Hifumi Shobō. 18 January 2023. Archived March 28, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
The popular slow life fantasy is finally complete!
- ^ Mateo, Alex (August 27, 2020). "Seven Seas Licenses Sadako-san and Sadako-chan, Bite Maker, Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist Manga". Anime News Network. Archived June 25, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ "Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life - Isekai ni Tsukurō Drugstore Light Novel Has Anime in the Works". Anime News Network. December 28, 2019. Archived June 25, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ "Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life TV Anime Reveals Cute Key Visual". Crunchyroll. May 25, 2020. Archived June 25, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
The series is confirmed to be produced as a TV anime series.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 26, 2021). "Drugstore in Another World Anime's Teaser Video Reveals July 7 Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived June 29, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ "Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist TV Anime Reveals Staff, Cast, Summer 2021 Premiere". Anime News Network. December 28, 2020. Archived May 27, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Drugstore in Another World Anime Reveals Opening, Ending Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. May 12, 2021. Archived June 29, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ Luster, Joseph (June 26, 2021). "Crunchyroll Adds My Next Life as a Villainess X and More to Summer 2021 Lineup". Crunchyroll. Archived July 7, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ "【JULY DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT】 《Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist》 This is not a YouTube upload announcement! How about a light-hearted Anime in an isekai? What kind of skill would you like to have if you were transported to an isekai? (I want to be a healer ^^)". Facebook. June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "ja:松田利冴が「チート薬師のスローライフ」で双子の妹と共演して新鮮に感じたこと" (in Japanese). Anime Hack. eiga.com. July 19, 2021. Archived November 2, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ "The Spring 2021 Light Novel Guide". Anime News Network. Archived 2021-06-26 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "The Summer 2021 Preview Guide - Drug Store in Another World - The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist". Anime News Network. Archived 2021-10-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
External links
- Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
- Light novel official website (in Japanese)
- Manga official website (in Japanese)
- Anime official website (in Japanese)