Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai ni no Shokugyou o Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita

Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life, often referred to in English as My Isekai Life, originated as a light novel series written by Shinkou Shotou and illustrated by Kazabana Huuka. It emerged during the late 2010s, a period marked by the immense popularity of the isekai genre in Japanese web literature. The story follows Yuji Sano, a corporate employee who is transported to a fantasy world and adopts a unique, low-profile path to becoming the most powerful sage through the acquisition of a second profession.

The manga adaptation, which this volume represents, is illustrated by artist Ponjea. The design approach focuses on translating the light novel's high-fantasy world-building and the distinct, often lighthearted monster designs—specifically the slimes—into a visual format. The series was well-received within the shonen demographic for its blend of fantasy tropes and strategic progression, leading to a successful anime adaptation that brought the character designs to a wider international audience.