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たとえばラストダンジョン前の村の少年が序盤の街で暮らすような物語 (Comic) #1
Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Manga, Vol. 1
When the village you call home exists alongside the most dangerous dungeon in the land, the word "weak" is completely relative in this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series!
Optimistic young Lloyd would like nothing more than to achieve his life's dream of becoming a soldier in the capital. Unfortunately, his neighbors and friends consider him the weakest boy in the village and are sure Lloyd will meet his doom the minute he sets out on his foolhardy journey. But no one realizes that by living near the most dangerous dungeon in the land, what the locals consider to be everyday annoyances would be apocalyptic for anybody else! And when Lloyd defies the townspeople and makes off for a starter town for adventurers, the rest of the kingdom is about to find out just how overpowered Lloyd really is!
Optimistic young Lloyd would like nothing more than to achieve his life's dream of becoming a soldier in the capital. Unfortunately, his neighbors and friends consider him the weakest boy in the village and are sure Lloyd will meet his doom the minute he sets out on his foolhardy journey. But no one realizes that by living near the most dangerous dungeon in the land, what the locals consider to be everyday annoyances would be apocalyptic for anybody else! And when Lloyd defies the townspeople and makes off for a starter town for adventurers, the rest of the kingdom is about to find out just how overpowered Lloyd really is!
192 pages, Paperback
First published February 13, 2018
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August 1, 2020
Rather typical of the shounen harem genre. Lloyd is a clueless guy with a heart of gold, and the ladies he comes into contact with him are extraordinarily pushy when it comes to him. This is mostly set up of the world and the major relationships. I'm not sure I'm interested enough to grab the second volume at this point.
June 30, 2020
I’m such a sucker for manga series with long titles like this.
This didn’t disappoint at all! It was funny because of the crazy misunderstandings that everyone goes through.
The main character, Lloyd, comes from a town where all the OP heroes live. That being said, he has some major problems of what “normal” is. He thinks that dungeon monsters are just your normal every day monster. He was SUCH a cinnamon roll! He was also the source of a lot of misunderstandings and rumors.
I love the art and story is super charming. Cannot wait until I can get my hands on the next volume!
This didn’t disappoint at all! It was funny because of the crazy misunderstandings that everyone goes through.
The main character, Lloyd, comes from a town where all the OP heroes live. That being said, he has some major problems of what “normal” is. He thinks that dungeon monsters are just your normal every day monster. He was SUCH a cinnamon roll! He was also the source of a lot of misunderstandings and rumors.
I love the art and story is super charming. Cannot wait until I can get my hands on the next volume!
April 8, 2024
It wasn’t funny and it’s kinda uncomfy having adults lust after a teenager. I foresee this becoming a harem also which always seems weird to me.
December 30, 2023
Funny
Really liked it. Lively and entertaining. Lloyd is under the impression that he is weak but wants to join the military. He is anything but weak. Cute and funny. I want to read more.
Really liked it. Lively and entertaining. Lloyd is under the impression that he is weak but wants to join the military. He is anything but weak. Cute and funny. I want to read more.
July 19, 2020
Easily as enjoyable as the original novel, maybe even a bit more so because some of the heavier-handed narration is left out.
March 17, 2021
Eigentlich klang der Manga vielversprechend, Fantasy und Comedy, was will man mehr. Nachdem dann aber mal wieder völlig sinnlos, sich eines der Weiber bis auf die Unterwäsche ausziehen musste und dann gefühlt alle Mädels einen solchen "OMG BEMERK MICH ICH LIEBE DICH LLOYD" Yandere-Bullshit abgeben, fliegt der dann leider doch aus meiner Leseliste :)
March 13, 2021
Yes, there is fan service and the joke on how he is over-powered, but doesn't realize it can get old, but I still laughed. The artwork is super cute and I'm interested in seeing where this goes.
June 17, 2022
Lloyd has grown up in Kunlun believing he is less than average and not really soldier material, even though that is his dearest dream. He's decided to set out for the big city, with the blessing of Kunlun's magical overseer, to see if he can pass the exams to join the army. His benefactress has blackmailed the Witch of the East into hosting him, and through her eyes, readers quickly realize that Lloyd's ideas of his own skills may have been grossly skewed by the extreme place he grew up. But will the army examiners realize in time the jewel they have attempting to enter?
I would have rated this 5 stars if it weren't for the female characters all making suggestive comments about Lloyd and/or being illustrated in such skimpy attire. I really wish they had cut that out. It didn't add anything to the story, and it really cuts down the audience this is appropriate for. The 4 stars are all for Lloyd and how much he thinks he's a loser only good at cooking and cleaning, when he has these astounding skills he takes for granted because he grew up in this village where fighting extreme monsters was daily life and amazing magical skills were considered average. He has no clue how astounding he is, and he leaves this trail of people with their jaws on the floor after he casually does this or that, and he remains completely oblivious to both his skills and the stir he causes. It is hilarious. I'd love to see a kids' adaptation of this that would cut out some of the more mature content.
Notes on content: About 10-12 minor swears. Several female characters make comments about wanting to sleep with Lloyd or otherwise suggestive things. There's also a series of illustrations of a female character in skimpy, busty underwear. Fighting monsters is mentioned, and depicted in side bubbles signifying memories/imaginings. Only minimally bloody.
I would have rated this 5 stars if it weren't for the female characters all making suggestive comments about Lloyd and/or being illustrated in such skimpy attire. I really wish they had cut that out. It didn't add anything to the story, and it really cuts down the audience this is appropriate for. The 4 stars are all for Lloyd and how much he thinks he's a loser only good at cooking and cleaning, when he has these astounding skills he takes for granted because he grew up in this village where fighting extreme monsters was daily life and amazing magical skills were considered average. He has no clue how astounding he is, and he leaves this trail of people with their jaws on the floor after he casually does this or that, and he remains completely oblivious to both his skills and the stir he causes. It is hilarious. I'd love to see a kids' adaptation of this that would cut out some of the more mature content.
Notes on content: About 10-12 minor swears. Several female characters make comments about wanting to sleep with Lloyd or otherwise suggestive things. There's also a series of illustrations of a female character in skimpy, busty underwear. Fighting monsters is mentioned, and depicted in side bubbles signifying memories/imaginings. Only minimally bloody.
May 28, 2020
While seemingly a basic and unoriginal Isekai title, "Kid from the Last Dungeon" shows that simplicity and not taking itself too seriously can do wonders for stories that follow similar patterns to hundreds of others.
The manga itself is based on a light novel by Toshio Satou. To help, Hajime Fusemachi and Nao Watanuki are also recruited. The art is fine, but it's elevated by Watanuki's character designs. While the cast is filled with characters that have usual characteristics, each one is designed with small details in mind, that set them apart and give them a vibrant and fresh look. An example of these would be Lloyd's hair cut or Riho's metallic arm. Unfortunately, besides the characters, the world itself falls apart when it comes to originality. Granted, making a wholly original medieval fantasy setting is going to be a hard task, which is why the decision to not develop it as much is understandable.
The plot is very simple and predictable. The characters are limited psychologically and they're mostly defined by one trait. However, it's such an enjoyable story to read. What it does amazingly, is that it has the ability to understand it's not the only fish in the pond. It doesn't take itself seriously and doesn't spend too much time on exposition. The plot is clear and flows like a breeze. It's filled with great humor as well. Not only do these things make for an easy read, but they also enhance the overall reading experience. It's basic, but it plays with its strengths very well.
Overall, a very great introductory volume. If this series continues to capitalize on its strengths, it can become a standout title in its respective category. I am eager to see what else the authors are able to bring to the table with this one.
The manga itself is based on a light novel by Toshio Satou. To help, Hajime Fusemachi and Nao Watanuki are also recruited. The art is fine, but it's elevated by Watanuki's character designs. While the cast is filled with characters that have usual characteristics, each one is designed with small details in mind, that set them apart and give them a vibrant and fresh look. An example of these would be Lloyd's hair cut or Riho's metallic arm. Unfortunately, besides the characters, the world itself falls apart when it comes to originality. Granted, making a wholly original medieval fantasy setting is going to be a hard task, which is why the decision to not develop it as much is understandable.
The plot is very simple and predictable. The characters are limited psychologically and they're mostly defined by one trait. However, it's such an enjoyable story to read. What it does amazingly, is that it has the ability to understand it's not the only fish in the pond. It doesn't take itself seriously and doesn't spend too much time on exposition. The plot is clear and flows like a breeze. It's filled with great humor as well. Not only do these things make for an easy read, but they also enhance the overall reading experience. It's basic, but it plays with its strengths very well.
Overall, a very great introductory volume. If this series continues to capitalize on its strengths, it can become a standout title in its respective category. I am eager to see what else the authors are able to bring to the table with this one.
August 12, 2021
This was an absolute delight to read! All of the characters are amusing and have their own (serious) personality quirks, the artwork/ art style is fun and expressive, and I LOVE the story! The idea of a town of former adventures existing and there being descendants of said adventures already puts this series ahead of others. And Lloyd is such a precious little cinnamon roll, I love him so much! #mustprotect.
Something else that I appreciate is that aside from Lloyd, Satou isn't trying to make everybody look heroic or admirable, rather letting their ambitions shine and showing how awful/ dysfunctional they are. It's refreshing to see characters just be themselves rather than having them seem awful just they can be "redeemed" later.
This was a lot of fun and I have high hopes for the rest of the series! Looking forward to more!
Something else that I appreciate is that aside from Lloyd, Satou isn't trying to make everybody look heroic or admirable, rather letting their ambitions shine and showing how awful/ dysfunctional they are. It's refreshing to see characters just be themselves rather than having them seem awful just they can be "redeemed" later.
This was a lot of fun and I have high hopes for the rest of the series! Looking forward to more!
January 11, 2021
I watched the first episode of the anime and then decided to pick up the manga as well . This is one of the times I have decided that I need to watch them concurrently, it's much easier to sit and wait for episodes when you also have a book to read that fleshes out things that the anime glazes over or straight up leaves out. I'm a huge fan of the humor and it was just a fun light hearted read.
March 26, 2023
Very entertaining. I don’t know if the series can keep up the momentum, but so far it’s hilarious to see how oblivious Lloyd is about his power, whereas everybody else is shocked. The foreshadowing about good men doing evil is a little disturbing, especially considering the glimpse you see of that soldier saying they would force the princess to go to war if she refused.
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April 20, 2025
So much better than the anime. I tried watching the anime halfway through reading this, but it just doesn't cut it. The manga is definitely better than the anime and has charming qualities that the anime failed to capture from the start. So if you're going to dismiss it because of the lackluster anime, don't. Give this one a try—it's quite entertaining, light, and humorous.
November 11, 2023
This story was a bit to heavy on the tropes for me. Like nothing in here comes as any kind of surprise, all the characters are ones I've seen before and There was just not anything super standout happening in here. If anything everything in here was so surface-level that it didn't matter.
March 12, 2021
Good, funny harem manga with some cool magic and goofiness.
April 20, 2021
A good example of why scale matters in measurements.
March 11, 2022
Die Geschichte macht mir großen Spaß und ich bin gespannt, wohin es mit den ganzen Charakteren noch gehen wird
April 30, 2022
Leans very hard into its premise for the lolz which would be fine if there seemed to be any other source of laughs beyond how oblivious this kid is.
May 4, 2022
It's very funny
October 30, 2022
too cute
April 11, 2023
Really really fun!
I will have to put this series on my shortlist to continue reading in case I run low on comics and mangas.
I will have to put this series on my shortlist to continue reading in case I run low on comics and mangas.
November 27, 2023
The art is lovely, and story is pretty fun of the mill, however, it keeps you hooked with the shenanigans of the group.
The backgrounds are a bit too busy for me, so it drowns out some of the text. I had to reread text bubbles a bit until it clicked in my head.
The backgrounds are a bit too busy for me, so it drowns out some of the text. I had to reread text bubbles a bit until it clicked in my head.
November 5, 2024
Concept is neat! I like Lloyd, I don't like a lot of the side characters and the way they've been treating him. Up for more, though!
September 2, 2025
I feel like this could be actually good if they didn't include the harem/fanservice elements.
November 1, 2020
Very cute and funny
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