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A Novice Alchemist's Shop Management Mini-Anime - A Story of Dreams and Challenges

The "Newbie Alchemist's Shop Management" mini-anime, which was distributed on the YouTube channel KADOKAWAanime from September 30 to December 23, 2022, is a 13-episode short animation based on the original light novel. The original work is "Newbie Alchemist's Shop Management" (Fujimi Fantasia Bunko) by Mizuho Itsuki, and the original character design is by Fuumi. It is directed by Hiroshi Ikehata, animation is produced by ENGI, and produced by the "Newbie Alchemist's Shop Management" Production Committee.

story

Sarasa Feed, a novice alchemist who grew up in an orphanage, dreamed of having her own shop just like her late parents. As a graduation gift from her training school, her master gave her an empty store in a remote village. Sarasa was thrilled that her dream had already come true, but what awaited her was a rundown store, unfamiliar communication, dangerous material gathering, and the reality of having to defeat monsters. However, Sarasa struggles in an unfamiliar land, armed with her vast knowledge, high magical powers, and honed swordsmanship. This is a story of encounters and bonds that are born from the feelings and alchemy that spread through the store management.

cast

• Sarasa Feed - Kanade Takao
• Lorea - Kino Hina
• Iris Lotze - Saori Onishi
• Kate Starven - Nanaka Suwa
• Ophelia Millis - Mitsuki Saiga
• Maria - Ami Koshimizu

Main Staff

• Original work: Mizuho Itsuki's "The Newbie Alchemist's Store Management" (published by Fantasia Bunko)
• Character design - Fuumi
• Director - Hiroshi Ikehata
• Screenplay - Yuko Fukuda
• Storyboard, direction, mini character design, animation director - Marina Eno
• Animation Production - ENGI
• Production - "Newbie Alchemist's Shop Management" Production Committee

Main Characters

Sarasa Feed <br> A novice alchemist. Although she has just graduated from school, she is trying to open an alchemy shop. She is good at magic and swordsmanship, but not so good at socializing. She aims to be of use to the villagers through alchemy. After losing her parents, who ran a trading company, at a young age, she studied hard at an orphanage and went on to higher education.

Lorea <br> The daughter of the general store owner in Yok Village. She is curious about Sarasa, who has come to this remote village. She is obedient and studious. Thanks to her parents' education, she can read, write and do arithmetic, and is part of the intelligentsia in the village. She becomes the store attendant at Sarasa's store. After learning that Sarasa's meals are haphazard, she also takes charge of cooking.

Iris Lotze <br> Collector. Honest and serious, but prone to inadvertently causing trouble. Bad luck. Average sword skill. Sarasa's treatment saves her life, but leaves her in heavy debt. She lives with Kate on the second floor of Sarasa's shop.

Kate Starven <br> Collector. Iris' childhood friend and partner. A hard worker who is constantly being bossed around by Iris. She's resourceful and a skilled archer. It's thanks to Kate that the two of them are able to make it as collectors. She also helps Iris repay her debts.

Ophelia Millis <br> One of the few master class alchemists. Sarasa's master. She runs an alchemy shop in the royal capital. She hired Sarasa as a part-timer when she had just entered alchemy school and taught her the ropes.

Maria <br> A saleswoman at Ophelia's shop. She takes care of Ophelia. She cares about Sarasa, who works part-time at the shop.

subtitle

• #0 Full of Dreams (2022/09/30)
• #1 Great Adventure? (2022/10/07)
• #2 Sonkei (2022/10/14)
• #3 How to help... (2022/10/21)
• #4 Guilt (2022/10/28)
• #5 Treasure (2022/11/04)
• #6 Hands♥ (2022/11/11)
• #7 Collector's Intuition (2022/11/18)
• #8 Growth! (2022/11/25)
• #9 Strong (2022/12/02)
• #10 Young Lady (2022/12/09)
• #11 Encouragement (2022/12/16)
• #12 Welcome Home (2022/12/23)

Related Titles

Newbie Alchemist's Shop Management

Review

The mini-anime "The Newbie Alchemist's Shop Management" depicts the dreams and challenges of the main character, Sarasa, in a short one-minute episode. This mini-anime condenses the charm of the original work while providing viewers with a new perspective, and has been well received by many fans.

First, let's talk about the story. Sarasa's dream is to have her own store, just like her late parents. Although her dream has already come true, the harsh reality is that she faces many challenges, including a rundown store, unfamiliar communication, dangerous material gathering, and monster slaying. However, Sarasa overcomes these challenges using her vast knowledge, high magical powers, and honed swordsmanship. This story teaches us the difficulty of chasing our dreams, and the importance of continuing to challenge ourselves without giving up.

Next, let's talk about the characters. The main character, Sarasa, is fascinating as she grows as a novice alchemist. Her talents in magic and swordsmanship, combined with her lack of social skills, give her a sense of humanity. The characters surrounding Sarasa are also full of personality, drawing viewers in. Each character adds depth to the story: Lorea's honesty and dedication to learning, Iris' sincerity and troublemaking side, Kate's resourcefulness and archery skills, Ophelia's strictness and kindness as a teacher, Maria's concern for Sarasa, and more.

Visually, simple yet impressive artwork is used to effectively convey the story in the short one-minute time frame. Sarasa's facial expressions and movements in particular express her emotions realistically, making it easy for viewers to empathize with her. The backgrounds and colors are also well-thought-out to enhance the atmosphere of the story.

Music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story. The BGM is appropriately chosen for each scene, bringing out the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the music in the scene where Sarasa faces difficulties conveys her determination and courage.

Finally, let's sum up the appeal of this mini-anime. The mini-anime "The Novice Alchemist's Shop Management" is a moving story that depicts dreams and challenges in a short time. The growth of the main character Sarasa and the personalities of the characters surrounding her draw the viewer in. The visuals and music are also well-designed to effectively convey the story, giving the overall impression of high quality. This mini-anime is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who are experiencing this work for the first time. It is a heartwarming work that teaches us the difficulty of chasing our dreams and the importance of continuing to challenge ourselves without giving up.

Recommendation

The mini-anime "The Newbie Alchemist's Shop Management" is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who are experiencing this work for the first time. This is a must-watch work, especially for those who want to feel the difficulty of chasing your dreams and the importance of continuing to try without giving up. It is also perfect for those who want to enjoy a story in a short amount of time. Be sure to check out this mini-anime, which is available on the YouTube channel KADOKAWAanime.