Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter

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Ok, kinda informal review, but I just had to say that THIS SERIES IS GREAT. Not only is the concept so refreshing for a BL (isekai where the MC is a corporate slave—and yes it's a BL!), but it's actually executed so well!

Why you should read:
- Has ACTUAL PLOT! Plot that's unique and refreshing! MC is a corporate slave accidentally transported to a fantasy world where he becomes an accountant for the royal government. because he's a workaholic and actually does his job, he helps whip the finances of the govt back into shape and catches the attention of higher ups, including hot army ... official/leader person that serves as the main love interest :))

- There's a substantial focus on the story and plot while the romance is developed alongside it. There's still a good amount of romance so I wouldn't say either aspect is sidelined for the other. Also, this is not to say that stories that are primarily about the romance are necessarily bad (I've read many amazing mainly-romance stories), but the plot-focus here makes the story feel much richer. Especially considering how the vast majority of BLs are usually mainly about the relationship!

- It's so funny. This is what really sells it for me. I would love it even without the humor, but with it, this series just really does it all—it's such an enjoyable experience reading it.

- The unique plot lends itself to refreshing characters and character/dynamics. Mainly, the MC has a strong, down-to-earth personality that really works with the plot and relationship dynamic. The other guy is moreso your resident cool strong stoic guy, but their dynamic is great because of the unique storyline and situations that it creates.

- The art is AMAZING—not just the style (which I think is what most people tend to focus on), but also how the artist uses the art to tell the story through paneling, pacing, facial expressions, etc. The list could go on!

Story: 8
Art: 10
Characters: 8
Enjoyment: 9
Overall: 8.5

(I average 6.2 for all manga as of my writing this, with a lower avg score for BLs. I also rarely give 10s before a series is completed or has a substantial amount of content out

I wish we had more stories like these! I'm praying this author/artist team writes more :)

I confess that the isekai genre is not one of my favorites, even in the BL, but this story caught me from the beginning with its great development of both the world and its characters.

Below I will list some of the factors that make me consider this one of the best BL sleeves I’ve read:

1) The protagonist is not a teenager, but a subject of working age, that is refreshing in itself.

2) The plot does not focus solely on romance, nor does it set it aside to the point where it makes you wonder if they will get anywhere. In fact political and financial affairs ... go hand in hand with the development of romance between the protagonists.

3) Although there are not many intimate scenes, it does not remain scarce, and knows how to manage the times for nothing feel forced or hasty.

4) Intimate moments are not free, in the sense that they do not appear because they do, but they have a reason and justification when they happen.

5) I love how decisions of the romantic interest of the MC are in favor of the health of the MC rather than by possessive.

6) The expressiveness of art. The manga knew how to make the most of its visual advantage.

I could go on and on, but it’s the most essential thing on my part. This is a manga I recommend 9.5/10

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Confieso que el género isekai no es uno de mis favoritos, incluso en el BL, pero esta historia me atrapó desde el principio con su gran desarrollo tanto del mundo como de sus personajes.

A continuación haré una lista de algunos de los factores que me hacen considerar este uno de los mejores mangas BL que he leído:

1) El protagonista no es un adolescente, sino un sujeto en edad de trabajo, eso es refrescante por si solo.

2) La trama no se centra únicamente en el romance, ni tampoco lo deja de lado al punto en que te haga preguntarte si llegarán a algún lado. De hecho los asuntos políticos y financieros van muy de la mano con el desarrollo del romance entre los protagonistas.

3) Aunque no hay muchas escenas íntimas, tampoco se queda escaso, y sabe manejar los tiempos para nada se sienta forzado o apresurado.

4) Los momentos íntimos no son gratuitos, en el sentido de que no aparecen porque sí, sino que tienen una razón y justificación cuando suceden.

5) Amo como las decisiones del interés romántico del MC son en favor de la salud del MC en lugar de por posesivo.

6) La expresividad del arte. El manga supo sacar todo el jugo que pudo de su ventaja visual.

Podria seguir y seguir, pero es lo más esencial de mi parte. Este es un manga qué recomiendo 9.5/10

I could wax poetic about this series forever.

I would have already bought into this with the sheer premise of "saving the [fantasy isekai] world through accounting]", because that rules. But there are Layers to this narrative, including some incredibly thoughtful and well-executed explorations of Japanese work culture and health.

This is a BL, but the romance often takes a backseat to the politics and social commentary. I'd say if you're a fan of period drama/office drama politics & court drama mystery you will get more out of this then someone just looking for a generic BL. (The romance definitely starts becoming more important ~10 chapters in, ... tho, so it's not like you can ignore it either).

If you want a story with a well crafted narrative, full of carefully woven metaphors and real-world parallels, I urge you to read this. There's a lot to find if you're looking for it.