Botsuraku Yotei Nanode, Kajishokunin wo Mezasu
Also known as Expecting to Fall into Ruin, I Aim to Become a Blacksmith
CK
- Mangaka
- CK
- First published
- 2017
- Status
- Ongoing
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Reincarnation · Time Travel · Romance · Comedy
- Content rating
- Safe
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Where it came from
Botsuraku Yotei Nanode, Kajishokunin wo Mezasu, known in English as 'I'm Destined for Ruin, So I'll Become a Blacksmith,' began as a light novel series authored by CK. It emerged from the popular Japanese web novel ecosystem, reflecting the ongoing trend of 'isekai' or transmigration narratives that focus on low-stakes, craft-oriented survival rather than high-fantasy adventuring. The story follows a protagonist who, upon realizing their impending societal downfall, chooses to leverage their knowledge to master the humble but vital trade of blacksmithing.
The series centers on the subversion of typical heroic tropes, prioritizing the meticulous process of item creation and the gradual building of a modest life over grand quests. The illustrations that accompany the volumes serve to flesh out this world, focusing on the intimate details of the protagonist's workshop and their interactions with a smaller cast of characters. It has found a dedicated readership among those who appreciate the 'slow life' subgenre, where the technical focus on metallurgy and forging offers a grounded counterpoint to the more common action-heavy narrative arcs.
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