Hazure Waku no [Joutai Ijou Skill] de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete o Juurin Suru made

Hazure Waku no Joutai Ijou Skill de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete o Juurin Suru made, often referred to by the shortened title Hazure Waku, began as a light novel series written by Kaoru Shinozaki and illustrated by KWKM. It originated as a web novel published on the user-generated site Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2017 before being acquired for print publication by Overlap Bunko. The narrative follows Touka Mimori, a student relegated to the lowest rank of 'abnormal state' skills during a mass summoning, who utilizes his seemingly useless abilities to exact revenge against those who discarded him.

The series reflects the widespread popularity of the dark fantasy isekai subgenre, emphasizing a protagonist who operates outside the traditional heroic framework. The illustrations by KWKM contribute to this tone, utilizing sharp, high-contrast character designs that align with the series' gritty shift from standard power-fantasy tropes. The work was later adapted into a manga series by Yoshihiro Shouji, which expanded the visual language of the franchise and helped cement its place as a recognizable title within the competitive light novel market.