I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time (ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います, Guild no Uketsukejō desu ga, Zangyō wa Iya nanode Boss wo Solo Tōbatsu Shiyō to Omoimasu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Mato Kousaka and illustrated by Gaou. ASCII Media Works began publishing the series under their Dengeki Bunko imprint in March 2021. A manga adaptation illustrated by Suzu Yūki began serialization in Dengeki Daioh magazine in June 2021. An anime adaptation has been announced.
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time | |
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ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います (Guild no Uketsukejō desu ga, Zangyō wa Iya nanode Boss wo Solo Tōbatsu Shiyō to Omoimasu) | |
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Genre | |
Light novel | |
Written by | Mato Kousaka |
Illustrated by | Gaou |
Published by | ASCII Media Works |
English publisher | |
Imprint | Dengeki Bunko |
Demographic | Male |
Original run | March 10, 2021 – present |
Volumes | 7 |
Manga | |
Written by | Mato Kousaka |
Illustrated by | Suzu Yūki |
Published by | ASCII Media Works |
English publisher |
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Magazine | Dengeki Daioh |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | June 28, 2021 – present |
Volumes | 3 |
Anime |
Plot
Alina Clover became an adventurer guild receptionist because she thought it would be an easy and secure job, but unfortunately for her she has the vexing job dealing with meatheads and egotists, having to remind them of regulations; plus her coworkers constantly dump their unfinished share of the work on her, giving her unpaid overtime. It doesn't help that Dungeon bosses are unbeatable for long periods of time, which leads to more paperwork. Secretly, Alina has moments when she snaps and uses her divine skill to summon a powerful hammer to go after the bosses herself; venting all her frustrations on the monster.
Unfortunately, the leader of an adventurer group caught sight of her and is determined to add her to his party. With the threat of termination from her secure job for "side work" looming, can Alina shake him off?
Characters
Main
- Alina Clover (アリナ・クローバー, Arina Kurōbā)
- Voiced by: Rie Takahashi[2]
- Receptionist at the Ifuru Counter, having worked there for three years. She has a first-class license, given to the top 10% of those with powers. Though she herself doesn't understand why she can use her divine realm skills, she has the power to destroy relics with one hand. In order to live a carefree life, she finishes overtime work the same day, as she grew tired of rolling it over to the next day. Alina always thinks about eliminating her overtime work and even directly negotiates with the guild master Glenn. Also known as the "Executioner".
- Jade Scrade (ジェイド・スクレイド, Jeido Sukureido)
- Leader and shield/tank of the Silver Sword. He is dexterous and helps Alina with her overtime work. The first adventurer to develop multiple super-range skills, he can also double activate his own skills. He has feelings for Alina.
- Lyra (ライラ, Raira)
- Alina's junior and a new receptionist. She has a crush on the executioner, whom she later realizes is Alina. There is a magic circle carved into her arm.
Silver Sword
An adventurer party hailed as the strongest. If results are not achieved, members are replaced. There are currently three people led by Jade.
- Lowe Rossbrender (ロウ・ロズブレンダ, Rou Rozuburenda)
- Rear guard/back attacker. He is a black mage who can use powerful attack magic.
- Lululi Ashford (ルルリ・アシュフォード, Rururi Ashufōdo)
- Healer. Belonged to another party before Lululi, who was just starting out, became impatient with her party members who were unable to recover in time, and left them dead.
- Guns (ガンズ, Ganzu)
- Former attacker who retired after seeing the Executioner's skills. He has a second-class adventurer license.
- Lynn Leeche (リン・リーチェ, Rin Rīche)
- Healer for Glenn when he was a member of the Silver Sword, and his adopted daughter. After clearing the ground floor of the Fortress of Ashes, she died in the basement boss room.
Guild members
The Adventurers' Guild is a guild that mainly accepts dungeon orders. The guild headquarters used to be the S-class dungeon Fortress of Ashes before being cleared by Silver Sword led by Glenn.
- Glenn Gallia (グレン・ガリア, Guren Garia)
- Guild master. Former member of the Silver Sword. Can use the super-range skill Time Observer. While active, he was shunned by fellow adventurers and was cold, stubborn, and selfish, but the presence of his adopted daughter changed his personality. He retired when he was 25 and became guild master soon after. In order to revive his deceased daughter, he fits a demon core into his left hand, which mutated his super-range skill; he was able to return to the past but was defeated by the boss and his party members were reduced to ashes.
- Fili (フィリ, Firi)
- Glenn's secretary.
- Sherry (シェリー, Sherī)
- Member of the guild's research group. She is a leading expert in relic research and has invented guiding crystal shards and virtual image construction devices.
Media
Light novel
During their panel at Sakura-Con 2023, Yen Press announced that they licensed the light novel.[3]
No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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1 | March 10, 2021[4] | 978-4-04-913688-3 | September 19, 2023[5] | 978-1-97-536946-0 |
2 | July 9, 2021[6] | 978-4-04-913871-9 | — | — |
3 | November 10, 2021[7] | 978-4-04-913937-2 | — | — |
4 | March 10, 2022[8] | 978-4-04-914144-3 | — | — |
5 | July 8, 2022[9] | 978-4-04-914534-2 | — | — |
6 | January 7, 2023[10] | 978-4-04-914813-8 | — | — |
7 | June 9, 2023[11] | 978-4-04-915121-3 | — | — |
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Suzu Yūki began serialization in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Daioh magazine on June 28, 2021.[12] The manga adaptation is also licensed by Yen Press.[13]
No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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1 | February 10, 2022[14] | 978-4-04-914263-1 | October 17, 2023[15] | 978-1-97-536576-9 |
2 | October 7, 2022[16] | 978-4-04-914652-3 | February 20, 2024[17] | 978-1-97-537137-1 |
3 | June 9, 2023[18] | 978-4-04-915105-3 | — | — |
Anime
An anime adaptation was announced at the Dengeki Bunko 30th anniversary event on July 15, 2023.[19]
Other
The series has had illustration collaborations with Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online and Hololive-affiliated VTuber Minato Aqua.[20][21]
Reception
In 2021, the series won the gold prize at the 27th Dengeki Novel Prize.[22]
References
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います. ComicWalker (in Japanese). Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- 「ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います」アニメ化. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 8, 2023). "Yen Press Reveals 28 New Licenses Including Bocchi the Rock!, Tokyo Babylon Manga; The Deer King Novels". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- "I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time, Vol. 1 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います2. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います3. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います4. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います5. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います6. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います7. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- 戦うギルド受付嬢の物語&クラスの女子が夢に出てくるラブコメ、大王新連載. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 28, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- Luster, Joseph (April 27, 2023). "Reborn to Master the Blade Novel, Manga and More Join Yen Press Lineup". Crunchyroll. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います1. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- "I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time, Vol. 1 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います2. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- "I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time, Vol. 2 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います3. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- Loo, Egan (July 15, 2023). "I May Be a Guild Receptionist Light Novels Gets Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- 大人気VTuber・湊あくあとのコラボ企画決定!電撃文庫『ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います』第2巻が7月9日発売!!. PR TIMES (in Japanese). July 2, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- 『ガンゲイル・オンライン』コラボ企画決定!電撃文庫『ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います』第3巻11月10日発売!!. PR TIMES (in Japanese). November 5, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- 第27回電撃小説大賞受賞作4作品が3月10日に同時発売‼豪華声優陣によるスペシャルPVも公開中!. PR TIMES (in Japanese). March 10, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
External links
- Light novel official website (in Japanese)
- Manga official website (in Japanese)
- I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia