While nothing flashy, nothing romantic, or even nothing ponderous, Management of Novice Alchemist gave what it offered you – cute girls doing cute fantasy slice of life in the middle of nowhere.
For some, that was exactly their jam. However, Management of Novice Alchemist remains a niche, but enjoyable little series.
Alternative Titles:
- Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei
- 新米錬金術師の店舗経営
Year Anime Premiered: 2022
Animation Studio: Engi
Number of Seasons: 1
Source Material Country of Origin: Japan
Source Material Available: Light Novel, Manga
Is It Officially Licensed Past Where The Anime Ends?: Light Novel: No, Manga: No
Is It Fan Translated Past Where The Anime Ends?: Light Novel: Yes, Manga: No
Entry Last Updated: August 26th, 2024
Where To Start The Management of Novice Alchemist Light Novel After The Anime?
If you finished the Management of Novice Alchemist anime and want to continue the story in the light novel, you can start at Novel 4.
The anime does technically adapt events from Novel 4, but they go a bit differently than in the anime. While this is a series you should very much consider reading from the beginning, you should at least start at Novel 4.
Is The Management of Novice Alchemist Light Novel Over?
The Management of Novice Alchemist light novel is still ongoing. Since launching in 2019, it usually releases two novels per year, but has not released a novel since 2022.
Where To Start The Management of Novice Alchemist Manga After The Anime?
While Management of a Novice Alchemist does have a manga series, it is both new and slow releasing. So it is currently just starting the events of Episode 11 with the volcano and the salamander as of Chapter 20.
While the manga appears to be adapting the light novel story, it is also shaving off a fair amount of details like the anime did.
Is The Management of Novice Alchemist Manga Over?
The Management of Novice Alchemist manga is still ongoing. Since launching in 2021, it has only launched three volumes – one in 2021 and two in 2022. I have found no official announcement of a hiatus, but it is obvious not moving.
What to Expect From The Management of Novice Alchemist Source Material Compared to The Anime?
Think of the Management of Novice Alchemist anime as more of a summary of the light novels than a really good adaptation of them. If you want a detail-rich slice of fantasy life story with more fleshed out characters and character relationships, you should definitely read this light novel series from the beginning.
While the Management of Novice Alchemist did an okay job adapting the story, it tended to rush through and – occasionally – just plain old abandon some plot lines that the light novel fully explores. The anime also stopped just short of the yuri tipping point. Those cowards.
Will There Be A Management of Novice Alchemist Season 2?
While the Management of Novice Alchemist did a pretty meh job of adapting the source material, it was also not a particularly well embraced anime either since it lacked everything other than the fantasy slice of life it advertised. So unfortunately, I doubt you will see a Management of Novice Alchemist Season 2 anime.
Furthermore, with the anime releasing in 2022 and the series not releasing a new novel or manga volume since 2022, it makes you wonder if this anime somehow killed the series or if the anime was purely promotional before it was abandoned. Regardless, I couldn’t turn up anything conclusive or official.