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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter

The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (異世界の沙汰は社畜次第, Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai) is a Japanese light novel series written by Yatsuki Wakatsu and illustrated by Kikka Ohashi. It was seralized online from March to December 2018 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Enterbrain, who have published three volumes since February 2019. A manga adaptation with art by Kazuki Irodori has been serialized online via Enterbrain's B's Log Comic digital magazine since March 2020 and has been collected in six tankōbon volumes. An anime adaptation has been announced.

The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter
First light novel volume cover
異世界の沙汰は社畜次第
(Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai)
Genre
Novel series
Written byYatsuki Wakatsu
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runMarch 2018 – December 2018
Light novel
Written byYatsuki Wakatsu
Illustrated byKikka Ohashi
Published byEnterbrain
English publisher
DemographicFemale
Original runFebruary 28, 2019 – present
Volumes3
Manga
Written byYatsuki Wakatsu
Illustrated byKazuki Irodori
Published byEnterbrain
English publisher
  • NA: Yen Press
ImprintB's Log Comics
MagazineB's Log Comic
DemographicJosei
Original runMarch 26, 2020 – present
Volumes6
Anime

Characters

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Seiichirou Kondou (近藤誠一郎, Kondō Seiichirō)
Voiced by: Kent Itō (PV)[2]
Aresh (アレシュ, Areshu)
Voiced by: Tomoaki Maeno (PV)[2]
Siegvold (シーグヴォルド, Shīguborudo)
Voiced by: Yūki Ono (PV)[3]

Media

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Light novels

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Written by Yatsuki Wakatsu, The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter was initially serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō between March and December 2018. It was later acquired by Enterbrain who began publishing it as a light novel with illustrations by Kikka Ohashi on February 28, 2019. Three volumes have been released as of September 30, 2021.[4] The series is licensed in North America by Yen Press.[5]

No. Title Original release date North American release date
1Holy Maiden Summoning Improvement Plan
Seijo Shōkan Kaizen Keikaku (聖女召喚改善計画)		February 28, 2019[6]
978-4-04-735538-5		February 27, 2024[7]
978-1-97-536434-2
2Church Management Support Plan
Kyōkai Un'ei Shien Keikaku (教会運営支援計画)		July 31, 2020[8]
978-4-04-736204-8		June 18, 2024[9]
978-1-97-537373-3
3—
Mahō Gaikō Seijō-ka Keikaku (魔法外交正常化計画)		September 30, 2021[4]
978-4-04-736799-9		March 18, 2025[10]
978-1-97-538920-8

Manga

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A manga adaptation illustrated by Kazuki Irodori began serialization in Enterbrain's B's Log Comic digital magazine on March 26, 2020.[11] The manga's chapters have been collected into six tankōbon volumes as of November 2024.[12]

During their panel, at Anime NYC 2021, Yen Press announced that they had licensed the manga adaptation for English publication.[13]

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1 October 30, 2020[14]978-4-04-736394-6August 2, 2022[15]978-1-97-533886-2
2 July 30, 2021[16]978-4-04-736710-4August 30, 2022[17]978-1-97-534514-3
3 May 30, 2022[18]978-4-04-736999-3May 23, 2023[19]978-1-97-536185-3
4 March 1, 2023[20]978-4-04-737384-6March 19, 2024[21]978-1-97-537650-5
5 December 1, 2023[22]978-4-04-737727-1December 10, 2024[23]979-8-85-540696-2
6 November 1, 2024[12]978-4-04-737384-6——

Anime

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An anime adaptation was announced on November 1, 2024.[1]

Other media

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In commemoration of the release of the manga adaptation's second volume, a promotional video featuring the voices of Kent Itō and Tomoaki Maeno was uploaded to Kadokawa Corporation's YouTube channel that same day.[2] Another promotional video commemorating the release of the manga adaptation's fifth volume was released that same day. It featured Itō and Maeno reprising their roles from the previous promotional video, and Yūki Ono.[3]

Reception

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By November 2024, the series has over 1.4 million copies in circulation.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 1, 2024). "The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter BL Novels, Manga Get Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c 異世界BL「異世界の沙汰は社畜次第」前野智昭と伊東健人が出演するPV公開. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. July 30, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  3. ^ a b 異世界BL「異世界の沙汰は社畜次第」PV第2弾に伊東健人・前野智昭・小野友樹. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  4. ^ a b 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第３ 魔法外交正常化計画 (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Mateo, Alex (August 25, 2023). "Yen Press Licenses 3 Manga, 4 Light Novel Series for February 2024 Release". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  6. ^ 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第 聖女召喚改善計画 (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  7. ^ "The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 1 (light novel): Holy Maiden Summoning Improvement Plan". Yen Press. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  8. ^ 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第２ 教会運営支援計画 (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  9. ^ "The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 2 (light novel): Church Management Support Plan". Yen Press. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  10. ^ "The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 3 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  11. ^ B's Log Comic [@comibi] (March 26, 2020). 【#異世界BL】采 和輝先生 @irodorinatsume が描く「異世界の沙汰は社畜次第」（著：八月 八　イラスト：大橋キッカ）のコミカライズ連載が本日スタート！ #ニコニコ静画（マンガ）はコチラ⇒ http://seiga.nicovideo.jp/comic/46563 #ComicWalker はコチラ⇒ https://comic-walker.com/contents/detail/KDCW_EB03201522010000_68 #ビーズログコミックス (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved November 1, 2024 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ a b 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第 6 (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  13. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 20, 2021). "Yen Press Licenses Magia Record: Another Story, Chitose-kun Is In the Ramune Bottle Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  14. ^ 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第 1 (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  15. ^ "The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 1". Yen Press. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  16. ^ 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第 2 (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  17. ^ "The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 2". Yen Press. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  18. ^ 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第 3 (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  19. ^ "The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 3". Yen Press. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  20. ^ 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第 4 (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  21. ^ "The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 4". Yen Press. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  22. ^ 異世界の沙汰は社畜次第 5 (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  23. ^ "The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 5". Yen Press. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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