So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?, Vol. 1

Nazuna Miki

Nov 2022 · Sold by Yen Press LLC

About this ebook

Nice guys finish last—no one knows that better than office worker Akira Yagami, who loses his life after jumping into oncoming traffic to save a child. But death is not the end for our selfless hero, as he is reincarnated in another world—not as a human, but as a goblin! Normally, goblins only live for seven days, but thanks to Akira’s unique skill, he’s got eighty years to leave his mark on the world! Eager to make the most of his time, he starts stocking up on skills left and right, and one fateful day, he comes upon the Archfiend himself, who offers him the power to make anyone he defeats eternally loyal to him! With the world in the palm of his hand, how will he choose to use his newfound powers...?

Ratings and reviews

It's basically Slime, with goblins but I still liked it. Makes me think of Ninja Turtles and Battle Toads, both were good in their own way but one is clearly more popular! Not the best example but still, you get what I'm saying! If you liked Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, chances are you'll appreciate this. It gets political fast which Slime didn't for awhile but I guess that's the way it had to go since he meets a human fairly early in the story. The only thing I don't like which I hope changes later is his childish look. Slime looks childish but less so than this guy.

Mannn, I wish the next volume was out by now. Drew me in with its premise of reincarnation into a goblin. The plot is just starting, and the characters so far are interesting. Savor the pages, because I read it under 30 min, and it was a mistake. Need the next volume out right now 😤.

Not a bad read, but the premise for how long the rest of the goblins live does not work with the society they built.

About the author

Ishio Yamagata is the author of the incredibly popular light novel series Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers.

Miyagi is the illustrator behind the incredibly popular light novel series Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers.