The Man Picked Up By The Gods Manga Chapter 1
Okay, so you wanna hear about some isekai shenanigans? Buckle up! We're diving into Chapter 1 of The Man Picked Up By The Gods. Trust me, it's weird, wonderful, and a whole lotta "wait, what?!"
Died a Glorious...Slime-Smashing Death?
Our protagonist, Ryoma Takebayashi, kicks the bucket. Not in some epic battle, mind you. Nope. Overwork and a clumsy fall while fighting a slime! I know, right? *So* dignified.
He was 39, perpetually single, and lived a pretty dull life. But hey, at least he went out with a bang...a slime-sized bang. Honestly, it's the kind of death that makes you question your life choices...and the life choices of the author.
Here's the kicker: instead of just fading into oblivion, Ryoma meets THREE GODS. Like, actual deities. Not your average Tuesday, huh?
Godly Intervention (and Laundry Tips!)
These aren't your Zeus-style, thunderbolt-throwing gods. We're talking a chill grandpa god (Gain), a beautiful goddess (Lilia), and a super-cool muscle-god (Kufo). Talk about a diverse pantheon!
They basically tell Ryoma, "Sorry about the slime incident. We feel kinda bad. So, we're gonna reincarnate you in a fantasy world!" Free reincarnation? Yes, please!
Why? They were watching him and thought he was a good guy. Plus, they were bored. Seriously, bored gods. Makes you wonder what *they* do all day, besides judging our slime-fighting skills.
The gods bless him with boosted stats and a special ability: taming slimes! Not the most glamorous power, but surprisingly useful. Plus, they tweak his age to be a little younger. Time for a fantasy do-over!
And the most important thing the gods provide him? They instill in him a love of cleaning, especially laundry! Because every isekai protagonist needs a niche, am I right?
Slime Rancher: Fantasy Edition
Ryoma wakes up in a forest. All alone. But not really. Because he has slimes! Lots and lots of slimes.
He's got healing slimes, acid slimes, even cleaning slimes! It's basically a slime army of helpfulness. Forget swords and sorcery; this guy's conquering the world with laundry and slime goo!
He spends three years living in the forest, mastering his slime-taming skills and generally being self-sufficient. Imagine the smell. Actually, don’t. Just imagine him being very, very clean.
It's a surprisingly peaceful and wholesome montage. No world-ending threats, no evil overlords. Just a dude and his slimes, living their best life in the woods. Think Thoreau, but with more slime. And significantly less angst.
A Chance Encounter (with Decent Folks!)
Finally, Ryoma stumbles upon some people. Good people! Not scheming villains or condescending nobles. Just...decent folks on a journey.
They're surprised to find a kid (well, an adult-in-kid's-body) living alone in the forest. They're also impressed by his slime-handling abilities. And his surprising skill at doing laundry, one presumes.
They offer to take him with them, and he accepts. Finally, some human interaction! And a chance to show off his slime-powered cleaning skills to a wider audience.
The chapter ends with Ryoma joining the group, ready to explore the world and maybe, just maybe, find out what else he can do with his army of adorable, cleaning, acid-spewing slimes.
Why You Should Care (Besides the Slimes)
The Man Picked Up By The Gods isn't your typical action-packed isekai. It's a slow-burn, slice-of-life story with a unique premise and a genuinely likable protagonist.
It's funny, heartwarming, and surprisingly relaxing. Perfect for when you need a break from all the doom and gloom of other fantasy stories. Plus, SLIMES! Who doesn't love slimes?
So, if you're looking for something different, something a little bit quirky, and something that will make you appreciate the simple things in life (like clean laundry and friendly slimes), give *The Man Picked Up By The Gods* a try. You might just be surprised at how much you enjoy it.
