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Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time

Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time (いずれ最強の錬金術師？, Izure Saikyō no Renkinjutsu-shi?, lit. "Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?") is a Japanese light novel series written by Kogitsunemaru and illustrated by Hitogome. Originally published online since August 2017, AlphaPolis have published seventeen volumes of the series since February 2018. A manga adaptation illustrated by Tarō Sasakama began serialization online via AlphaPolis' manga website in August 2018 and has been collected in eight tankōbon volumes. The manga is published digitally in English through Alpha Manga. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Comet is set to premiere in January 2025.

Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time
First light novel volume cover
いずれ最強の錬金術師？
(Izure Saikyō no Renkinjutsu-shi?)
GenreIsekai[1]
Novel series
Written byKogitsunemaru
Published byAlphaPolis
Original runAugust 6, 2017 – present
Light novel
Written byKogitsunemaru
Illustrated byHitogome
Published byAlphaPolis
DemographicMale
Original runFebruary 28, 2018 – present
Volumes17
Manga
Written byKogitsunemaru
Illustrated byTarō Sasakama
Published byAlphaPolis
English publisherAlpha Manga
DemographicShōnen
Original runAugust 17, 2018 – present
Volumes8
Anime television series
Directed byNaoyuki Kuzuya
Written byMitsutaka Hirota
Music byHiroshi Nakamura
StudioStudio Comet
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkTokyo MX, BS11, AT-X
Original run January 8, 2025 – present
Episodes1
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Plot

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Takumi Iruma is accidentally caught up in a summoning spell to gather heroes in the fantasy world of Mildgard. Since he cannot be returned to Earth, the goddess Nolyn compensates him with the power of alchemy. Takumi prefers to live a peaceful life, but his incredible powers start attracting attention.

Characters

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Takumi Iruma (タクミ・イルマ)
Voiced by: Shogo Sakata[2] (Japanese); Zac Loera[3] (English)
A Japanese salaryman who was accidentally summoned to the world of Mildgard by the goddess Nolyn. His body was disintegrated by the spell, so Nolyn resurrects him as a teenager and gives an array of magical powers to make a new life for himself in Mildgard. Initially, Takumi wants to live peacefully and avoid conflict, so he decides to become an alchemist in the city of Bolton, but to gain employment, he has to become a member at the local adventurer's guild and fulfill at least one quest for them per month.
Sofia Sylphid (ソフィア・シルフィード, Sofia Shirufīdo)
Voiced by: Ai Kayano[2]
Maria (マリア)
Voiced by: Nao Tōyama[2]
Maple (カエデ, Kaede)
Voiced by: Afumi Hashi[2]
A Killer Spider that helps Takumi survive an attack from a wild boar. Takumi decides to adopt her and they form a telepathic bond, which allows Takumi to interpret her thoughts as spoken words. Because of her ability to produce silk, she becomes an asset to Takumi's production efforts.
Goddess Nolyn (女神ノルン, Megami Norun)
Voiced by: Sora Amamiya[2] (Japanese); Lexa Childress[3] (English)
A goddess that accidentally summoned Takumi to the world of Mildgard. As an apology, she resurrects him as a teenager and gives him magical powers so he can start a new life as an alchemist. It is later revealed that she actually brought Takumi to Mildgard before the Holy Sidonia Empire could summon three heroes, implying that Nolyn's summoning might not have been accident.
Reyva (レーヴァ, Rēva)
Voiced by: Nene Hieda[4]
Máni (マーニ, Māni)
Voiced by: Moeka Koizumi[4]

Media

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Light novel

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No. Release date ISBN
1 February 28, 2018[5]978-4-434-24342-4
2 April 30, 2018[6]978-4-434-24576-3
3 September 30, 2018[7]978-4-434-25200-6
4 January 31, 2019[8]978-4-434-25594-6
5 June 30, 2019[9]978-4-434-26124-4
6 October 31, 2019[10]978-4-434-26664-5
7 March 31, 2020[11]978-4-434-27239-4
8 November 30, 2020[12]978-4-434-28128-0
9 May 31, 2021[13]978-4-434-28892-0
10 August 31, 2021[14]978-4-434-29267-5
11 December 31, 2021[15]978-4-434-29728-1
12 May 31, 2022[16]978-4-434-30331-9
13 September 30, 2022[17]978-4-434-30875-8
14 January 31, 2023[18]978-4-434-31501-5
15 October 31, 2023[19]978-4-434-32816-9
16 May 31, 2024[20]978-4-434-33918-9
17 December 30, 2024[21]978-4-434-35012-2

Manga

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 March 31, 2019[22]978-4-434-25609-7March 31, 2023[23]—
2 February 29, 2020[24]978-4-434-27000-0March 31, 2023[25]—
3 December 31, 2020[26]978-4-434-28252-2March 31, 2023[27]—
4 September 30, 2021[28]978-4-434-29407-5August 25, 2023[29]—
5 August 31, 2022[30]978-4-434-30758-4December 22, 2023[31]—
6 July 31, 2023[32]978-4-434-32319-5April 26, 2024[33]—
7 May 31, 2024[34]978-4-434-33910-3——
8 December 31, 2024[35]978-4-434-34999-7——

Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced on May 9, 2024. The series is produced by Studio Comet and directed by Naoyuki Kuzuya, with Mitsutaka Hirota writing series scripts, Sayaka Anesaki designing the characters, and Hiroshi Nakamura composing the music.[2] It is set to premiere on January 8, 2025, on Tokyo MX and BS11.[36] The opening theme song is "TREASURE!", performed by Dialogue+, while the ending theme song is "Twinkle Days" (トゥインクル・デイズ, Tuinkuru・Deizu), performed by harmoe.[37][38] Crunchyroll is streaming the series.[39]

Episodes

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No.Title [40][41]Directed by [40]Written by [40]Storyboarded by [40]Original release date [a]
1"I Was Summoned By Accident"
Transliteration: "Makikomarete Shōkan Saremashita" (Japanese: 巻き込まれて召喚されました)		Kyohei SuzukiMitsutaka HirotaNaoyuki KuzuyaJanuary 8, 2025 (2025-01-08)
Takumi is accidentally caught in a summoning spell that takes him to the world of Mildgard. Goddess Nolyn explains the spell was cast by the Sidonia Empire to summon three heroes. As Takumi was an unintended fourth target she can’t send him home. As a consolation she gives him magical abilities and sends him to start a new life. He encounters a young girl named Molly and rescues her from a monster. In Sidonia the three heroes meet Empress Elizabeth. Hero Akane receives a Blessing of Revelation from Nolyn that tells her Elizabeth cannot be trusted. Molly’s parents Banga and Martha explain their village is a haven for craftsmen. Takumi chooses to be an Alchemist and a Blacksmith. Whilst searching for potion ingredients he encounters an Armoured Boar and a Poison Spider. Surprisingly the spider helps him, allowing him time to deconstruct the boar’s brain with alchemy, killing it. After healing the spider he tames it into a pet, giving it the ability to speak, so he names her Maple, causing her to evolve into a Killer Spider. One of Nolyn’s Goddess friends is curious what plans she has for Takumi, given that when she sent him to Mildgard she also sent him a year into the past, long before the Empire summons the other heroes.
2"To A New Land"
TBATBATBAJanuary 15, 2025 (2025-01-15)
Takumi desires to visit a city to study alchemy so the villagers arrange a carriage to Bolton city. Martha realizes Takumi can use Light Magic and warns him people may try to take advantage. Takumi promises to return as he now views the village as his home. The carriage is operated by the trader Papek and his bodyguards Heath, Riell and Bogar. Seeing the quality of his goods Papek offers to buy Takumi's healing potions. They arrive at Bolton where, since there is no Alchemist Guild, Takumi registers as an adventurer. He then sells his potions to Papek for 7000 silver (¥7,000,000) and rents a house and workshop. Takumi notices the city has an inefficient sewage system, so he crafts a toilet that purifies waste. Papek is astounded at such an invention and places an order for 100 toilets. He also warns Takumi if word of his Light Magic reaches the Sidonia Empire there is a possibility he will be kidnapped by the Sidonian Church which believes all Light Magic belongs to them. To assist with production Papek recommends buying a slave. Takumi is repulsed by slavery but soon realizes he will need the help as he must complete a quest once a month to remain an adventurer. While waiting for the manager of the Mulan Slave Company Takumi encounters a female elf who tells him to get out.

Notes

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  1. ^ Episodes are released on ABEMA and Crunchyroll a week before their televised airings.

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