Arafoo Shachiku no Golem Master

Matsuda Takeshi, a 42-year-old corporate drone known as a “shachiku,” meets his end from overwork—a grim reality for many in Japan. In his final moments, he yearns for a chance to work under fair conditions, far from the exploitative company that drained his life. A mischievous deity grants his wish, reincarnating him as a young elf in a fantasy realm. Blessed with heightened earth magic and the rare ability to control golems, Matsuda embraces his new identity. Determined to carve a better path, he embarks on a journey to uncover the Seven Treasures, ancient relics left behind by a fabled sorcerer a millennium ago. With newfound powers and purpose, he navigates this unfamiliar world, seeking redemption and a life free from oppression. His quest intertwines with legends of old, testing his resolve and ingenuity. As a master of golems, he forges alliances and faces challenges, driven by the echoes of his past struggles. The tale unfolds as he strives to rewrite his destiny, blending survival, ambition, and the pursuit of long-lost artifacts.