Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyusoukyoku (WN)

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Suzuki, an adult programmer, suddenly notices that he’s been thrown into a different world while wearing casual clothes at level 1. He gained high levels and treasures after using the 3 times use-disposable-magic, Meteor Shower, at once. After that, he intends to do different world “sightseeing tours”?

He meets 3 beast girls, beautiful purple and black-haired sisters, and an eccentric blonde-haired elf girl along with various people during his trip. Although there are occasional fighting with demons and demon lords, this is a heartwarming fantasy story at heart.

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Death Marching to the Parallel World Rhapsody
Desumachi
デスマーチからはじまる異世界狂想曲
从死亡之旅开始的异世界狂想曲
爆肝工程師的異世界狂想曲
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Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyusoukyoku (LN) (Light Novel)
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Silver Snake
Tycheri
December 7, 2017
Status: v16c1
3rd time reading it through and I saw many people complain about the series. So I thought what more of a reason could I have for shouting out my praises for series. Oh, I mean for reviewing it of course. I will admit it takes a bit of time to get to the interesting parts or my favorite parts. Around volume 6 and onwards is pure gold. Though before that isn't bad either. Reading it for the first time I was loving every word. Though I do recall one chapter... more>> where I had absolutely no interest. I was only reading it because it was death march and that chance it may have had some sort of character or plot development. It was the chapter with Saito talking and trading with a store owner.

But when he makes his debut as Nanashi the hero and Kuro the company owner a slew of even more wonderfully entertaining characters emerge. Though I must say the number of people in his harem is a bit much and that I began to associate their names with numbers instead of what they looked like or what their background was. Not only were all the characters compelling, but what made this series one of the very few I reread (when my memory forgets the exact events of the chapters) are the perfect fantasy adventure moments. That is to say, the first time Nanashi introduced himself to the head healer who mistook him for an assassin. That time when he returned and of all the people most happy to see him was the most reserved member of the party. Liza best girl! When Aialize is simultaneously crying and trying to order him to retreat from the seemingly undeterrable foe. Aialize best girl! When Liza has a duel with a member of the eight whatevers. And when he has to say goodbye to his party because he must now face an enemy even he is unsure of if he can beat. I can't really remember much of vol 10 to 15 since it's been a long time since I've read it. Though I am sure that there are still many more perfect moments.

The series simply has a good balance of slice of life (with characters who feel like they existed before the mc), intrigue (with the various spy activities the MC often gets into because of his system search of dangerous things), and action (where it keeps escalating the farther you go into the story). The only reason I could possibly have for someone not liking the series is that they have either not read it all all the way through or that they really dislike ecchi or harem stuff. <<less
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Sp12er
Sp12er rated it
June 20, 2017
Status: v15 intermission 9
I Love the whole journey, in short: it's a slow paced, slice of life story that centered more on the MC, Satou's and his band of girls doing tours while eating tasty foods from fantastical beasts they defeated along the way.

Must say I enjoy the early parts more than lately, IMO it's golden era is really their journey, lately instant transportation magic kinda spoil the novelty for me, as Satou's cheat-like 2nd skill is just too OP and really eliminates any kind of danger that still kinda exist before.

As things... more>> progress Satou get tied with too many problems, his planner personality also make most of the chapters about solving a problem they have (granted, easily). But I kinda hope they spend more time on taking things as they go, slow down like how it was....

what kept me going nwo is the comedy and the interactions of the main girls, they just all too cute~ <<less
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Paps
Paps
January 23, 2017
Status: v15c40
A really entreteinnig story, really slice of live, but with a good action packed figth here and there to keep things interesting, a lot of mystery to be revealed but not an impedimento for the progress of the story. A lot of comedy moments and a little bit of drama to give it his unique flavor.
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Nozomori
Nozomori rated it
September 25, 2016
Status: v15c3
Not fun even though it's SoL because how hypocrite our MC is. Well... it's your usual japan novel when the MC didn't want to kill didn't want to see something gore even MC already know he is in different world. Because of that honestly, I find its lack of plot.
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Tarroyn
Tarroyn rated it
September 1, 2016
Status: v14c46
Death March is the first in an overabundance of the "hey look I'm OP af lets have a fun slow-life in another world" with a similarly classical harem, Japanese-style. The main character, Satou, is slightly better than many JP protagonists in that he understands that the girls do have affection for him, but the harem antics get annoying nonetheless. Death March is similar in many ways to YY novels. Its not exceptionally complex and any problems that exist can usually be solved in one arc or less, often one chapter.... more>> It caters to an audience that is often too lazy to achieve, but achieves vicariously through a cdharacter who requires no effort to do such, like they wish they could. It provides the classical chase after a "slow-life", while in reality being more of a god to the people who can acknowledge you.

The worldbuilding of death march is fairly interesting, though it is undermined by the excessive power of Satou, which allows him to subvert otherwise complex laws of the world. Worldbuilding: 3/5

Its slightly better than the average JP other-world novel. The worldbuilding is not in an awkward exposition dump, and hints at a larger, overarching storyline.

Characters 2/5:

Death March Provides more emphasis on side characters than typical, allowing for the development of a larger cast with real differences between members of the harem. That being said, the episodic nature of the series causes many of these changes to be undone or glossed over for the rest of the series, limiting how interesting characters can be. Beyond that, characters are trope-like to a fault, many characters simplified down to their one ridiculous line or action per chapter, and their dedicated arcs being too diluted with the omnipotent nature of the protagonist to really expose the characters' other dimensions.

Story Development 0/5:

Death March gets the special award of a 0 rating for story development because it manages to not only have no progression from an overarching story perspective, it goes backwards, undoing whatever progression happens within the arcs themselves.

Enjoyment 5/5:

I don't often read a series I don't enjoy, and don't often rate series' that I don't read. This makes enjoyment fairly easy to judge. Death March is funny in the same way a 4koma can be funny, even though the characters do not progress. Similarly, it can be annoying in the same way, because there is no progression.

I recommend you try out death march. It will not appeal to everyone, just like how a YY novel doesn't appeal to everyone. But I find it a mainstay, the sort of series that's not high on a reading list, but once you've run out of great things to read, you might come back to it. <<less
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joelout
joelout
August 15, 2016
Status: --
One of few "overpowered harem protagonist" LNs done right.

Interesting, detalied and well thought out world build. A surprisingly decent plot with decent villains and really high quality humor. Pochi & Tamas adorableness will make you vomit sugar for real.

But the best part are the characters. Satou is decent, especially for a protagonist but it's his harem that really shine. Pochi & Tama are absolutely adorable and funny, Mia & Lulu & Zena are super cute, Liza & Hikaru are funny and cool, Nana is hilarious and Aze is just wonderful... more>> in every way. Arisa is a bit annoying but I can live with that. <<less
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Raenadel
Raenadel rated it
July 18, 2016
Status: v14c19
It's good, but it went to the point the harem unnaturally increased. It's a good read if you let that point slide.
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ahs369
ahs369
July 18, 2016
Status: v14c20
It's pretty good novel if you search for OP characters and absurd plot (Problem that usually take 1 volume in general get resolved just in a few chapter). Not recommend for romance because female characters too many and almost all of them have feeling for the MC

Many new things come and go every chapter so the more you read the more you care for things that pop up in the novel.

Good read for killing time
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KLOND
KLOND
July 9, 2016
Status: v14c14
MC is a transported person, but he is not the only one, and there are people who reincarnated too

The novel is slow paced, and not too heavy

At first, you'll be like "Oh, this MC gonna kill demon lords", but then you'll be like "What kind of food will the MC make?"

A novel that needs 5+ chapters to search for ingredients and 1 to 2 chapters to kill demon lords
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neogamer
neogamer rated it
July 4, 2016
Status: v14c12
Satou is so OP he makes even Xianxia MCs look weak. Also its official he will be forever cursed with lolis. Though he has a few non-lolis but its a matter of time til lolification it seems. Also read the comments as they are just as amusing as the series. Satou 2016.
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BlackRevenant
BlackRevenant rated it
June 24, 2016
Status: --
Overall, a good read, I really enjoyed this Web novel. The simple fact that the MC is so powerful but has no desire to be the center of attention like most novels of this type. No he is not the Hero. No he does not want to be the Hero. And he is more than willing to keep it that way. Slice of life, and his desire to just "be" while seeing this new world he is stuck in. Too bad it has some goddammit annoying ass loli c*ckblocking mind... more>> controlling f*cking tag alongs. Basically I got fed up with these types of characters hindering the MC, and some events that happen later is vol7 I think? MC suddenly gets a title and some stalkers.

Dunno if it keeps going, but I've had enough of the loli and I really can't stomach anymore.

Rev <<less
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Tasear
Dream Seeker rated it
June 24, 2016
Status: v12
When the sugar rush dies down, then you realize this isn't a healthy treat. While the initial beginning of this novel were quite promising with compelling plot was along slice of adventures, but he becomes nothing less then garbage as the story goes on. It shouldn't be taken lightly when I say no the author has no concept of character development. Indeed the characters here are worst then tropes as they seem to have no personality which is sad, because at the beginning there was something, but like I said... more>> now there's nothing. This kinda disappoint read, so I not sure I could recommend this one, but the quality and quantity of the translation is something you not want to pass. So maybe give this one a try <<less
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DeDraNix
DeDraNix
June 18, 2016
Status: v12c7
I liked how the main character was overpowered but he never shows it and pretends to be extremely weak, which is fine but it just gets so boring. Don't even mention the parts where he pretends to be another person and they all start talking about business only. Then the fact that the Main character is so naive and doesn't want to kill anyone. This would have been a good novel but the MC just screwed it up.
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jpascua
jpascua
May 30, 2016
Status: v2c3
Wanted to like this and had high hopes since I saw that it was picked up as a manga too but had to drop at V2C3. Had potential with typical transworld, OP stuff but I have to agree with the other negative reviews that the OP-ness and skill leveling makes no sense whatsoever. Character development is really poor, characters just fade in and fade out and side characters do nothing to advance the plot. Not worth reading : (
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RandomComment
RandomComment rated it
May 16, 2016
Status: v13c32
I've been following this series since the translation started more or less, and only just read some of the reviews people have left... and geez its disappointing. First off, I'll give an overview of the main contents.

MC is OP. Typical japanese setting right? WRONG. This MC isn't just "OP". Other isekai MCs are OP as in, they're top tier strong and only a handful of ultra OP genius types like other heroes or maous can compete with them. Satou in Death March however, is sooooo ridiculously OP that among... more>> the heroines, its almost common knowledge that he could just create his own super advanced country without breaking a sweat if he felt like it, among other feats. Demon lords are lv 100ish typically, for some of the old and powerful ones. Satou is lv300+.

This is NOT a story about fighting and struggling to overcome hardships with comrades. This is NOT a shounen story where the MC powers up to protect his allies in a certain death situation. This is NOT a serious story where main characters could get killed by some random evil guy for hype. This is a relaxed story of a guy who is God-tier OP, who is journeying and exploring the alternate world as a merchant and a traveler, along with some s*aves and other companions. He views most of the heroines as daughters since they're lolis, but he isn't the dense typical japanese protagonist either. He frequents the red light districts and brothels (though these aren't explicitly mentioned later on and only implied most of the time) and even picks up on the feelings of most heroines.

As you might imagine, there is indeed a lot of plot, and even if he is OP through the roof, he is a calm and intelligent MC that doesn't just resort to overpowering his enemies and violence. He is a noble who is trying to remain as modest as possible. He conceals his heroic actions of killing demon lords as a separate masked hero persona, and so on. He wants to, as much as possible, live a carefree happy life with those that are important to him.

Do NOT bother with this series if you are looking for the ecchi 18+ type harems (since all relations are with minor unnamed characters and not explicitly stated) or if you're looking for those shounen fighting style series. There is fighting, and Satou often has a major boss fight at the end of every volume, but its not like he is ever actually stressed or put under genuine threat (yet at least). Yes, it can seem boring, but the series is in its essence laid back and casual. Its meant to be healing and fun, not a thriller/suspense/fighting type where you can't wait for the hero and the maou to clash in the next volume or something. Its fun and casual. Thats where Death March wins by a mile. 5/5 my rating. <<less
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ballster147
ballster147
April 27, 2016
Status: --
A very nice novel to read if you want to waste time. A slice of life novel where its main plot is just the not so normal everyday life of the character.

Although its not a heartwarming story, its a lighthearted story for you to enjoy.

As part of the plot there is an epic Action not because of a blood boiling fight but due to his OPness. There will be Fluffiness and Harem but unlike most MC he is not DENSE. He just ignore them because he adheres to his own... more>> sense of morality and what I enjoy the most is the insights and perspective of other characters. There's not much of a conversation but the novel presents the point of view of other characters that allow us to know them more though not so much its very enjoyable.

In a nutshell, a novel with a normal weekdays and action pack weekends that has fluffiness every night and a happy morning, a problematic noon that made a tiring afternoon to be relieved by a midnight tryst.

= the slice of life <<less
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Ryu kang Ye
Ryu kang Ye rated it
March 12, 2016
Status: --
This novel is best fluffy romance Adventure etc but so Freaking sad and angry I feel really bored readi this Slice of like no motivation MC no goal or something just like a freaking merchant and tour guide no seriousness DAFUQ no one can par him no danger scene that where MC gonna get serious just freaking slice of like SO bored no Improvement And the thing that I must hate is 10volume still hiding his power im thinking some powerfull demon or enemy will attack him and... more>> inflict even some Hatred into his heart so that he will get a little serious but got nothing like Reading the story like there is no enjoyment or comedy just BLANK ALL no Motivation no hype no comedy Sigh if u want this kind of character and story then you may read it but if u like xianxa wuxia story u may not like this one since theres not HYPE and comedy just plain blank story T_T I hope he utleast got serious soon <<less
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libon23
libon23 rated it
February 19, 2016
Status: --
i dont know why but I dont feel bored when im reading this Novel :P, its a really good novel & I just hope the MC will be more brutal or somethin like that :D maybe have some goal or dream like becoming a king or somethin like that :P. Overall its a very refreshing novel. I do recommend this to people who's tired of reading xianxia's/wuxia's novels.
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ninthlite
ninthlite rated it
September 1, 2015
Status: --
It is a fun read as the main character's philosophy is pretty relaxed. The character can instantly become god in every skill, however the novel does not fully become a disgusting wish fulfillment novel. However so far after 200 or so chapters there is 0 character development from anyone, but I guess that is expected from a jap novel. Since this is a more of a slice of life fantasy novel I expected at least some development to keep it interesting, however the author chose instead to introduce scenes where... more>> the MC can display how godly he is to keep from stagnating.

For example three beast s*ave girls are introduced in the first few chapters, couple hundred chapters later they still have barely said anything of meaning in any single chapter. All they do is know how to say thanks, ask for food, be cute background objects. <<less
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Mov
Mov rated it
November 18, 2023
Status: --
I'm obsessed with this series.. I followed this webnovel in an audiobook so not from this link.. I think it's machine translation here which is a disappointment.. but I really can't wait for the lightnovel to be fully translated.

There's so many things about this series I liked I really would like to shake the hand of the author.. great imagination and reasoning.. well the ending of the webnovel that I recall I wasn't really happy about but I think there's going to be issues for anyone not reading in the... more>> original language for starters and then again I think this is just hands down one of those stories that has the leat things for me to complain about... I really want to see this work being redone and adding more flavour and depth to the world and I don't know what else exactly but I really really enjoyed this story out of all the stories I've read so far... The charity, the looking after kids and s*aves, the overpowered confidence and freedom to travel, the making things easy in a logical sense, I first caught wind of this from the anime and the beginning scene I thought was one of the things that captured me.. appreciating the beauty of nature when he gets to the new world.. I'm a fan! <<less
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