Farming Life in Another World

Lore & Background

The story follows Hiraku Machio, a Japanese middle-aged office worker who was overworked into health problems and died on his deathbed. A god reincarnates him in another world with an 'Almighty Farming Tool' that can transform into any implement. He settles in a forest, befriends wolves named Kuro and Yuki and a demon spider named Zabuton, and gradually builds a village called Great Tree Village, becoming its mayor. He ends up with a harem of at least seven wives, including the vampire Lulucy Ru and the angel Tia, and has children such as Alfred and Tizel.

Reader's Guide

The series is significant as a popular example of the 'isekai' (another world) genre, specifically focusing on peaceful farming and community building rather than combat. It originated as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō, a platform that has launched many successful light novel series. The anime adaptation by Zero-G aired in two seasons (January–March 2023 and April–June 2026), and the manga adaptation by Yasuyuki Tsurugi has been serialized in Monthly Dragon Age since November 2017, with 16 tankōbon volumes as of March 2026. The series' legacy lies in its blend of fantasy, slice-of-life, and harem elements, appealing to readers seeking a low-stakes reincarnation story.

Did You Know?

• The protagonist Hiraku Machio was a Japanese office worker who died from overwork before being reincarnated.
• The village name 'Great Tree Village' comes from a large tree growing in its center.
• Lulucy Ru, Hiraku's first wife, is a vampire who can change size based on her magic power reserves.
• The demon spider Zabuton is an old friend of the white dragon Graffaloon.