I’m a NEET but When I Went to Hello Work I Got Taken to Another World (LN)

By katsura kasuga

3.8

CompletedjapaneseLight Novel

Genres

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action adventure comedy fantasy gender bender harem mature romance shounen slice of life

Chapters

13 volumes

Started

2013

Description

The NEET Yamano Masaru (23 years old) went to Hello Work and found an interesting job offer. [A sword and sorcery fantasy, test play for Miniature Garden of Razgrad. Extended period of time, preferred to be able to live on site. Monthly salary of 250,000+]. He immediately went to the interview and signed a contract. However, the place of employment is in another world. Because of the contract, he’s taken there, and in order to survive, Masaru received a cheat but is told the shocking truth. “This world will be destroyed in 20 years.” Can a simple NEET prevent the destruction of the world!?

Publication Information

Original Publisher: media factory
Original Language: japanese
Type: Light Novel

I’m a NEET but When I Went to Hello Work I Got Taken to Another World (LN) Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on I’m a NEET but When I Went to Hello Work I Got Taken to Another World (LN)

"I’m a NEET but When I Went to Hello Work I Got Taken to Another World" is quite a mouthful, and my experience with it has been similarly mixed. This isekai story promises a unique twist on the genre, but whether it delivers depends heavily on your tolerance for certain tropes and character archetypes.

First Impressions

Initially, I was drawn in by the premise: a NEET getting transported to another world to test an RPG-like job system for a god. It felt like a fresh take. The first volume, with its slower pace and focus on day-to-day life in the new world, had a certain charm. It felt almost like a slice-of-life isekai, which I found appealing.

What Works Well

The world-building, while not groundbreaking, is serviceable. The characters are generally distinct and easy to remember. The relationships, particularly within the harem, do progress, which is a refreshing change from some stories where the MC just collects potential partners. The action is present, and the overall plot progression is satisfactory. The blend of fantasy elements with the MC's modern-day knowledge can be entertaining at times, especially the introduction of mayonnaise.

Areas of Concern

My biggest issue, and one that seems to be echoed by many, is the main character. While some appreciate his "normalcy" and relate to his anxieties, I found him to be frustratingly useless and often contradictory. He frequently whines, is overly cautious, and doesn't seem to learn from his mistakes. While the harem aspect may appeal to some, others found the characters shallow and their relationships with the MC unconvincing. The story, at times, feels like a generic wish-fulfillment fantasy with a lack of real stakes or depth.

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Final Verdict

"I’m a NEET but When I Went to Hello Work I Got Taken to Another World" is a decent, but flawed, isekai story. If you're looking for a light, easy read with a harem and don't mind a less-than-stellar protagonist, you might find it enjoyable. However, if you prefer well-developed characters, intricate plots, and a proactive MC, you might want to look elsewhere.

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