While there have been many works released recently that involve reincarnation into another world, there is perhaps no other work in which an office lady is reincarnated into another world other than this one, "The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent." Not only is the title novel, but having a female protagonist also brings into focus the cuisine and romantic culture of the other world, making this an unprecedented isekai light novel. As a result, this work can be enjoyed by both men and women. In this article, we will summarize the general plot of this work, which is loved by such a wide range of readers, and give away some spoilers.
An office lady is unexpectedly reincarnated into another world!?
As mentioned above, the most distinctive feature of this work is that the protagonist reincarnated into another world is not a NEET or a corporate slave, but an office lady. While most previous reincarnation works have featured male protagonists, this one features a female protagonist, and this female character is what sets this work apart from other works.
Two Reincarnated People
The protagonist, Sei, isn't the only one reincarnated into another world. In addition to Sei, an office worker, a girl named Aira, who Sei describes as "a laid-back and fluffy girl," has also been reincarnated into another world. Sei and Aira were saints summoned during the Saint Summoning Ceremony in their new world.
Life at the Royal Palace and After
Sei receives exceptional treatment as a saint, but the other saint, Aira, receives even better treatment under the prince of the country that summoned her. Sei is so angry at this disparity that she briefly considers fleeing the country.
Belonging to the Laboratory
Sei then leaves the royal palace to join the laboratory. While it's common for women to aspire to life at the royal palace, this doesn't seem to be the case for Sei, the protagonist of this work. Throughout the story, Sei continues to reside in a place like the laboratory, where she can immerse herself in her hobbies.
The Ability to Make Potions Blossoms
Through her work at the research lab, Sei's ability to make potions gradually blossoms. As the story progresses, rumors of her being a saint spread, spurred by Sei's overwhelming skills. As the story progresses, she gradually becomes the source of numerous incidents that embroil Sei in.
Many Allies
Sei's potion-making abilities, along with his rapidly increasing healing magic, lead him to travel to numerous regions and battlefields. Through these activities, he comes into contact with many allies and deepens his knowledge.
Interactions with the Knights
Among his many interactions, his interactions with the Knights had a particularly profound impact on Sei. Many members of the Knights who often work with Sei have had their lives saved by his healing magic, creating a sort of reverse harem situation.
Interactions with Albert Hawk
Sei built a close relationship with Albert Hawk, the commander of the Knights, after he saved him from serious injuries. His interactions with Hawk are one of the most noteworthy episodes in the series, so be sure to check it out.
She possessed the strongest stats
Through these activities and interactions, Sei's abilities gradually awaken. Having been summoned from Japan as a saint, Sei's abilities far surpassed the average in the other world. This is a common pattern in isekai reincarnation stories, but aren't there many protagonists who specialize in auxiliary healing abilities like Sei?
The story progresses in a heartwarming way
While following these "isekai" tropes, the story unfolds in a very heartwarming way, unlike other isekai reincarnation works. This stress-free development is one of the work's defining features.
Focus on baking and cooking
The series also focuses on numerous cuisines, exploring the food culture of the other world and the similarities between it and the food culture of Sei's original home, Japan. This perspective is one of the unique charms of an isekai reincarnation story featuring a female protagonist.
Interaction with Foreign Countries
As explained above, in this work, there are many countries outside of the one to which Sei is summoned. Among these countries, there are cultural similarities and differences with the world in which Sei lives. Sei's own reflections on these differences form part of the story.
Beginning to Recognize Her as a Saint
Through these activities, she begins to attract attention not only for her healing magic and potion-making skills, but also for her ability to produce cosmetics, food, and other items. One of the distinctive features of this work is that it doesn't exclusively depict combat.
He also participates in the subjugation
Of course, Sei will be participating in the subjugation in this work, so the subjugation scenes are also depicted. While the story primarily focuses on the combat scenes of the Knights around Sei, Sei's actions in times of crisis are also depicted in detail, making it enjoyable for even those who enjoy battle scenes.
Interaction with Another Saint
Aira appeared early on and was then forgotten, but she finally makes an appearance again some time later. In contrast to Sei, Aira receives generous protection from the prince, but as they are from the same hometown, they have a friendly relationship.
Research Results and Global Development
One of the highlights of this work is how Sei uses his own knowledge and the wisdom of his hometown to solve problems that exist in another world.
Japanese Food Culture and Otherworldly Worlds
In particular, in this work, Sei's cooking is highly praised, as the cuisine of the otherworld is not very well developed. The dishes Sei invents gradually spread throughout the otherworld and change it.
Change the World with Cooking!
Cooking plays such an important role in this work, it's no exaggeration to say that many of the issues are related to cooking. This makes it a highly accessible isekai reincarnation light novel for readers with an interest in cooking.
Beauty and the Otherworld
In addition to cooking, the series also features numerous beauty-related topics. Since beauty products are not as developed as in modern-day Japan, Sei's ingenuity in creating new products is a key part of the story.
The Optimal Solution for a Woman's Reincarnation in Another World
These ingenious features make this work accessible to many female readers. It has been happily adapted into an anime and is now airing, so if you're a woman interested, why not start with the novel version?
Few battles
Perhaps the lack of battle scenes is one of the reasons why it's so popular with female readers. Even when there are battle scenes, the protagonist isn't the focus of attention, but rather the surrounding knights protecting him, which may resonate with many female readers.
The Muscular Knights
The inclusion of these knights as guards seems to also cater to the demands of some female fans. I'm sure female readers who love muscles will also enjoy this work.
Matchmaking and Tea Parties
In addition to cooking and cosmetics, there are also many episodes featuring matchmaking and tea parties, making this series unique for its many feminine elements.
Almost No Combat Magic!?
There are almost no battle scenes, so I think female readers will be able to enjoy this work with little stress. It's truly a work designed entirely for women.
Everything is new!
As such, this work skillfully follows the precedents of traditional isekai reincarnation genres while incorporating elements that make it appealing to women, creating a completely new work. It's a combination that's hard to imagine coming together like that.
Summary
What did you think? This article explained the content and elements of "The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent," including spoilers. I'm sure many fans were delighted to see this anime adaptation of a unique isekai reincarnation story aimed at women. Please give it a watch!
