"Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" is a story published by Earth Star Novel about a hunter reincarnated in another world. The novel was posted on "Let's Become a Novelist" and has been viewed a total of approximately 300 million times. The series has sold over 800,000 copies in total, including the comic book adaptation, and is finally being adapted into an anime starting in October 2019. Here we introduce the plot of "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?", affectionately known as "Noukin" and "Meaningan."
What kind of story is "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?"
"Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" is a work by FUNA, whose readers refer to her as "Noukin" and the author, abbreviated as "Meaning in the Next Life." The fantasy series, set in an alternate world, began airing in October 2019 and depicts Mile's pursuit of a normal life as a hunter. Let's start with a brief overview of what "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" is about.
Highly Popular on "Let's Become a Novelist"
"Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" is a novel written by FUNA and first posted to the website "Shousetsu ni Narou" in January 2016. It immediately reached second place in the quarterly rankings (out of 380,000 works) and was published as a book by Earth Star Novel in May of the same year. As of September 2019, 11 volumes have been published, making it a popular series with a total of 550,000 copies sold.
Also Available as a Comic and Four-Panel Manga
"Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" gained explosive popularity on "Shousetsu ni Narou" and was quickly published as a book. A comic version was published by Earth Star Comic in August 2016, and a four-panel manga version began serialization online in July 2019. Three years after its release, it has been adapted into a media mix, and an anime adaptation will begin airing in October 2019, demonstrating its dedication to a large fan base.
Synopsis of "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?"
As of September 2019, 11 volumes of the original novel "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" have been published. With the anime airing starting in October, let's take a look at the synopsis of "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?". The "reincarnation in another world" genre is a mainstream genre in the light novel world, so check out how the story unfolds.
The Protagonist with Multiple Names
Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life? Myne, the protagonist of "Myne," not only has a name before reincarnation, but also another name. Before reincarnation, she lived as "Kurihara Kairi," a girl with above-average abilities. However, after dying in an accident, she was reincarnated into another world, where she was born as "Adele von Ascham," the daughter of a viscount. She then left her homeland in search of a "normal girl." When registering as a hunter, she adopted the name "Myne," which became her main name from then on.
Status after reincarnation is set to average
In a conversation with her creator, Kurihara Kairi is approached about the other world. The creator offers to grant her cheat abilities, but Kairi, seeking "normality," refuses and instead asks for "average abilities." However, perhaps due to a misunderstanding on the part of her creator, her abilities are not the median or most common value for humanity, but rather the average value of all beings, including the Elder Dragons and the hair. As a result, she ends up with extraordinary abilities for a human, which is also the reason she desires a "normal girl."
Deciding to Run Away in Search of a "Normal Girl"
She attended school as Adele, but one day, her life was in danger if her true identity were revealed, so she left her home country. She registered as a hunter in a provincial city under the name "Mile" and attended a training school, searching for a "normal girl." There, she met members of the "Red Vow" and learned to hide her powers unless they threatened her or her friends. However, her obsession with "normal" and her dexterity got in the way, preventing her from hiding her abilities and leading to her being treated as a ditz.
"I said my abilities were average!" Characters in "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?"
"Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" features many characters, but the main focus is on the members of a party known as "Red Vow." In addition to the protagonist Mile, there are many other fascinating characters, so let's introduce the main characters. We'll explore the members of "Red Vow" and their roles, so be sure to read to the end.
Mile / Adele von Ascham
Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life? Mile is the protagonist of "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?". Due to a misunderstanding by her creator, Mile possesses abilities that are far superior to those of a normal human. Reincarnated into another world, she lived as Adele von Ascham, the daughter of a viscount. Not only do she possess magical powers and authority, but she also excels in knowledge, having previously been a hard-working, high-achieving student. While striving for "normalcy," her extraordinary abilities often attract attention.
Lena
Lena specializes in fire-based offensive magic and often takes the lead among the members of the "Red Oath." She often suffers from the effects of Mile's actions, which often seems to be a source of worry. Before becoming a Hunter, she worked as a traveling merchant, but her father was killed by bandits, and she herself was nearly handed over to custody. During this time, she awakened to magical powers and burned the bandits to ashes, making her the only person in the group to have ever killed someone.
Maevis von Austin
Maevis is the leader of the "Red Vow" and serves as a frontline swordsman. She was 17 years old when she enrolled in Hunter Training School, and is the tallest member of the group. Her aversion to injustice also makes her a fitting leader for the party. As the eldest and youngest daughter of the Austin Earl family, she left home to pursue a career as a knight, despite the objections of her three siscon brothers and her doting father.
Pauline
A seemingly timid girl, Pauline supports the "Red Vow" financially. Her father was a famous merchant, but suffered a tragic death at the hands of bandits. Perhaps because of this, she often reveals a dark side. She often supports the party with healing magic, but she also uses simple offensive magic in her fighting style. Furthermore, when it comes to financial matters, he displays his merchant spirit and displays formidable negotiation skills, creating a stark contrast to his appearance.
About the World of "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?"
"Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" is a reincarnation story set in an alternate world. The protagonist, Mile, is gifted superhuman powers by her creator, but due to events in her previous life, she desires to remain a "normal girl." However, her ignorance and naivety often lead to various troubles and problems. Let's take a look at the alternate world in which the story is set.
A World Where Civilization Has Stagnated
The world in which Mile lives after reincarnation strongly resembles medieval Europe, and has seen civilization collapse several times in the past. Nanomachines exist there, and Mile can communicate with them using the ability bestowed upon her by her creator. The nanomachines' omnipotent powers are the cause of the stagnation of civilization's progress. While the alternate world has 365 days, it also features a unique calendar system in which one week equals six days, and six weeks equals one month.
Using Nanomachines to Use Magic
The nanomachines in the alternate world exist to perform magic. They react to the thoughts of living organisms, causing various chemical and material changes, which humans perceive as "magic." No one other than Mile is aware of the existence of the nanomachines, and only those with authority level 3 or higher can communicate with them. In addition to using magic, she is also depicted sharing her knowledge of the otherworld with Mile.
Hunters and Ranks
Mile's "Red Vow" is a party formed with Lena, Mavis, and Pauline, friends from Hunter Training School. This collective term refers to people who take on jobs like monster extermination and guarding, with various objectives, including breaking away from the past and earning a living. Hunters are ranked, and Mile and the other members of the "Red Vow" are all C-rank. The higher the rank, the more skilled the hunter, and the more difficult jobs they can be assigned.
Summary
"Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" depicts Mile's life as a hunter in another world. However, she is given unwanted cheat abilities, which often lead to various troubles. Because she was an honor student in her previous life, she thinks and acts independently, but this sometimes leads to others viewing her as a heretic. Her interactions with her teammates, who are constantly being manipulated by her absurd abilities, are entertaining and guaranteed to have you chuckling.
