Another World Returnee Child ~On My Way Back to Japan Because I Can’t Stand Living In Another World~

Manauta Mikagi is a person from another world who lived in Japan from childhood to college. During the summer of his third year at university, he was involved in an accident and was transported to another world. Having defeated a dragon right at the start in the sword and magic world that I dreamed of, what should I do after this? “I can’t. I can’t do this. The food is disgusting, the toilets stink, there are no bathrooms… Argh, I can’t!” Manauta, who grew up in Japan, can’t stand living in a foreign world that resembles the Middle Ages. However, the only thing he can do is slay dragons. So Manauta decides. He is determined to make his name recognized, gather his men, and regain the same level of life as in Japan. Fortunately, in other worlds, everyone has magical powers called skills. “It should be possible… if I can gather enough people… maybe.” Thus begins Manauta struggle.

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Another World Returnee Child ~On My Way Back to Japan Because I Can’t Stand Living In Another World~ This title is a mouthful, I know, but I dove into "Another World Returnee Child ~On My Way Back to Japan Because I Can’t Stand Living In Another World~" with an open mind, ready for some isekai shenanigans. The premise itself – a protagonist returning *from* another world – is a fun twist on the well-worn trope. However, my experience ended up being a bit of a mixed bag. ### First Impressions Initially, I was intrigued by the setup. The idea of someone deciding they’ve had enough of fantasy adventures and just want to go home is relatable in a weird way. I was hoping for a comedic take on the genre, perhaps with some commentary on the overused tropes we often see. ### What Works Well The early chapters do have a certain charm. There's a degree of humor in the protagonist's desire for a normal life after experiencing the extraordinary. I also appreciated the potential for exploring the cultural differences and adjustment difficulties a returnee might face. The initial premise had promise, and I was eager to see where the story would go. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, my enthusiasm waned as the story progressed. My main issue stems from the protagonist's passivity. He seems to be pushed around quite easily, making choices that felt inconsistent with his supposed desire for a peaceful life. I found his willingness to cooperate with questionable entities, even after learning about their potentially malicious intentions, difficult to reconcile with his character. This lack of agency made it hard for me to connect with him on a deeper level. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning I'm going to tread lightly here, but some plot points felt particularly jarring. The protagonist's involvement with a company developing weapons to invade his original world raised some serious red flags for me. His apparent willingness to assist them, despite knowing the potential consequences, felt like a betrayal of his own values and made it difficult for me to root for him. This aspect of the story significantly impacted my overall enjoyment. ### Final Verdict "Another World Returnee Child" had the potential to be a refreshing take on the isekai genre. While the initial premise and some of the comedic elements were appealing, the protagonist's passivity and questionable choices ultimately detracted from my enjoyment. The story, as it stands, left me wanting more in terms of character development and plot coherence. While the translation is ongoing, I'm not sure I'll be sticking around to see how it ends.