Narou novels have been all the rage recently. One such novel, "So I'm a Spider, So What?", which has been confirmed for an anime adaptation, is gaining popularity for its surprising storyline in which a high school girl is reincarnated as a spider in another world. In an alternate world full of enemies and the law of the jungle, the weakest spider, "I," somehow manages to survive by making full use of her human intellect, making for a thrilling yet compelling read. In this article, we'll introduce you to "I," the protagonist of "So I'm a Spider, So What?".
The Protagonist Was Originally a Japanese High School Girl
First of all, the protagonist was originally an ordinary high school girl living in Japan. While taking a classical Japanese class, she was hit with excruciating pain. With only a vague memory of what happened afterward, she suddenly found herself reincarnated as a spider in another world. Reincarnating as a spider would normally be shocking and paralyzing, but that wasn't the case for the protagonist.
Survive in a Different World at Any Cost
As enemies attack one after another, and her companions begin to cannibalize each other to stave off hunger, the protagonist feels a sense of crisis. This gives rise to a strong, almost obsessive desire to somehow survive in this world. At the same time, she possesses a relatively calm and optimistic personality, so she faces the challenges that arise one after another without hesitation.
What kind of character is the protagonist? What is her personality like?
The protagonist is reincarnated into another world as a spider. In her previous life, she lived as a high school girl, but outside of school, she would stay at home, surfing the internet or playing games. Her parents didn't come home until late, and she ate meals by heating up pre-made meals in the microwave or buying them from the convenience store. It was a frosty home life, where she never even saw her family. She was also isolated at school, meaning she felt like she had no place in her previous life. Because of this, she has very low self-esteem, and despite being surrounded by enemies, her current life as a spider somehow feels comfortable.
My Home is Important
Though she seems to be constantly chattering and deep in thought, she is what's known as a "socially awkward" person. For the reasons mentioned above, she rarely interacts with others, and perhaps she doesn't know how to do it. Also, early in the story, when she builds a bed out of her own spider webs to protect herself, she calls it her "home" and treasures it, living there with great ingenuity. She uses traps to capture monsters and obtain food, but one day, when an enemy appears that is far beyond her level of ability, she retreats and flees, leaving her home behind. At that moment, she feels a sense of shame that is hard to put into words. Her home was a source of pride for her. After that, she vowed never to tarnish her pride again.
The Protagonist with the Weakest Skills and the Strongest Mental Strength
The protagonist, "I," was reincarnated as a spider with the weakest skills. However, her greatest strength is her strong mental strength. Originally a human in her previous life, she possesses a brilliant mind, and she demonstrates her abilities beyond her capabilities through various ingenious strategies. She also possesses a positive personality that doesn't easily get discouraged, and instead of dwelling on issues, she seeks out breakthroughs to move forward. Under normal circumstances, simply being reincarnated into another world would be a considerable blow, and adding in the constant attacks of beings far more powerful than oneself would make the situation unbearable. However, this protagonist's unwavering refusal to give up is what's so impressive about him.
He basically never leaves any food on his plate
Living in another world, you naturally get hungry, just like in your previous life. If left unchecked, you'll starve to death, so you need to eat something. For this reason, cannibalism often occurs. The protagonist is quite resistant to this, but decides it's inevitable in order to survive, so he resorts to preying on monsters. The first thing he eats is his own spider brother, but he's shocked by how disgusting it tastes. This is no surprise, as the spider is poisonous, and the venom numbs the body, making it impossible to eat. Despite the pain, the protagonist continues to eat in order to survive. In his previous life, the protagonist didn't have much of a preference for food, but after arriving in another world, his thoughts and circumstances changed, and he seems to have regained his appreciation for it. He also has a "no-leftovers" philosophy, so even if the situation isn't particularly dire, he won't leave any food behind, no matter how disgusting it is.
The Protagonist Acquires Skills as He Evolves
One of the features of this work is its RPG-like worldview. Defeating enemies increases your level, and watching you grow by acquiring various skills depending on the situation is a highlight. Although she was born into the lowest race, she received the stat-boosting skill "Idaten" as a perk upon reincarnation.
What are her main skills?
The main skills the protagonist possesses and uses include "Spider Thread," "Poison Fang," "Idaten," "Poison Synthesis," "Taboo," "Parallel Thinking," "Corrosion Resistance," "Immortality," "Egg-Laying," and "Pride." As the story progresses, she will acquire various skills. Incidentally, "Spider Thread" is the skill that allows her to spit out spider threads. This can be used to build her own home, create traps for enemies, or entangle and entangle enemies. They can also attack by injecting poison into their opponents with their poison fangs, weakening them. Incidentally, "Parallel Thinking" allows them to split their consciousness (thoughts) into two. This allows them to clearly separate their ego into a "brain" and a "body" and act efficiently, without going through the usual process of "thinking with their head and then acting." (That said, there are times when the two sides' opinions do not agree.)
What is "Taboo"?
The "Taboo" skill is a skill that must never be leveled up. While initially frightened, the protagonist thinks it's okay to just level up. However, as the story progresses and other skills gain level, "Taboo" gradually increases in level. The secrets of this terrifying "Taboo" skill are revealed as the story progresses.
The protagonist, "I," will be voiced by Aoi Yuki.
Currently, only the main character's cast has been announced, and she will be voiced by none other than the highly popular voice actress Aoi Yuki. Aoi Yuki is not only active as a voice actress, but also as an artist in a wide range of fields. Some of her notable roles include Madoka Kaname in "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," Sayaka Natori in "Your Name," Inaho Misora in "Yo-kai Watch," Hibiki Tachibana in "Senki Zesshō Symphogear," and Iris in "Pokémon Best Wishes."
Originally a Child Actor
Yuki Aoi originally debuted as a child actress at the age of four, appearing in television dramas and other shows. She made her voice acting debut in the fifth grade, playing the role of Sakura in the TV anime "Kino's Journey." From there, she developed a taste for voice acting and decided to pursue it. She played the lead role of Kino in the 2017 broadcast of "Kino's Journey." Known for her sweet voice, Yuki Aoi often plays young girls ranging from preschoolers to high school students, but she also occasionally plays adult female roles. By the way, one person I respect is Miyuki Sawashiro.
[So I'm a Spider, So What?] Summary of the Protagonist, "I"!
That concludes our summary of the protagonist of the popular novel and manga "So I'm a Spider, So What?". What did you think? It's a crazy story about a high school girl who is reincarnated as a spider, but it's satisfying to watch the protagonist use her natural calmness and optimism to steadily overcome the challenges before her. From here, the protagonist will continue to level up and become stronger. Future developments are not to be missed. I'm really looking forward to seeing how it will be portrayed when it is adapted into an anime!
