Magical★Explorer: Reincarnated as an Eroge Hero's Friend, I'll Live Freely With My Eroge Knowledge. (マジカル★エクスプローラー エロゲの友人キャラに転生したけど、ゲーム知識使って自由に生きる?) is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Iris and illustrated by Noboru Kannatsuki.
The first volume was officially published on November 1, 2019 by Kadokawa under the Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko label.[1]
On May 21, 2021, it was announced that the light novel had been licensed by Yen Press for an English release.[2] The first English volume released on December 14, 2021.
Synposis[]
Reincarnated as a character in the legendary erotic game, Magical★Explorer, it doesn’t take long for our hero to discover that he’s been designated the unlucky side-character rather than the game’s lady-killer protagonist. Not to worry, though! Armed with his vast knowledge of the game (and a few cheats) he’ll do whatever it takes to win the hearts of the game’s heroines and emerge as the most accomplished student at the Magic Academy!
ヒロイン攻略×魔術無双――憧れのゲーム世界で誰よりも自由に！
"伝説の美少女ゲーム"『マジカル★エクスプローラー』。 俺はこのゲームでチートなスキルを持つモテモテの主人公！……の横でへらへらと笑う不遇な友人キャラに転生していた。
だけど俺にはこのゲームをやり込んだ知識があるから、完璧な立ち回りをすればヒロイン達の好感度をMAXにすることだって出来る筈！
更にこのキャラには"世界最高の魔力量"という隠れチート性能や唯一無二の特殊能力も備えていて――。
「それなら友人キャラなんて役割放棄して、好き勝手に生きてやるか！」
前世のゲーム知識使って、新たな人生を完全攻略！ エロゲ世界を自由気ままに謳歌する転生魔術学園譚！！Characters[]
- Kousuke Takioto
- Ludivine Marie-Ange de la Tréfle
- Yukine Mizumori
- Marino Hanamura
- Hatsumi Hanamura
- Claris
- Iori Hijiri
- & More Characters
Volumes[]
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 01 マジカル★エクスプローラー1 | |||||
| Japan Release | November 1, 2019 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041083710 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | December 14, 2021 | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | December 14, 2021 | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | ISBN 1975325613 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | ISBN 978-1975325619 | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Ludivine Marie-Ange de la Tréfle, Kousuke Takioto | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 02 マジカル★エクスプローラー2 | |||||
| Japan Release | March 1, 2020 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041083727 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | May 3, 2022 | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | May 3, 2022 | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | ISBN 197532563X | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | ISBN 978-1975325633 | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Nanami, Kousuke Takioto | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 3 マジカル★エクスプローラー3 | |||||
| Japan Release | August 1, 2020 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041095-416 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | October 18, 2022 | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | October 18, 2022 | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | ISBN 1975325656 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | ISBN 978-1975325657 | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Yukine Mizumori, Kousuke Takioto | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 04 マジカル★エクスプローラー4 | |||||
| Japan Release | January 29, 2021 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041095423 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | April 11, 2023 | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | April 11, 2023 | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | ISBN 1975350480 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | ISBN 978-1975350482 | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Yuika Hijiri, Kousuke Takioto | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 05 マジカル★エクスプローラー5 | |||||
| Japan Release | July 1, 2021 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041114087 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | July 18, 2023 | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | July 18, 2023 | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | ISBN 1975350510 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | ISBN 978-1975350512 | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Gabriella Evangelista, Kousuke Takioto | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 06 マジカル★エクスプローラー6 | |||||
| Japan Release | February 1, 2022 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041114094 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | December 12, 2023 | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | December 12, 2023 | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | ISBN 1975367553 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | ISBN 978-1975367558 | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Rue Sakura, Kousuke Takioto | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 07 マジカル★エクスプローラー7 | |||||
| Japan Release | September 1, 2022 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041126677 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | May 7, 2024 | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | May 7, 2024 | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | ISBN 1975372530 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | ISBN 978-1975372538 | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Christine Fuon Gaus, Nanako Takioto | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 08 マジカル★エクスプローラー8 | |||||
| Japan Release | April 28, 2023 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041126684 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | September 24, 2024 | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | September 24, 2024 | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | ISBN 1975391586 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | ISBN 978-1975391584 | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Ivy, Kousuke Takioto | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 09 マジカル★エクスプローラー9 | |||||
| Japan Release | September 29, 2023 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041141816 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | April 8, 2025 | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | April 8, 2025 | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | N/A | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | ISBN 979-8855405323 | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Rina Katou, Kousuke Takioto | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 10 マジカル★エクスプローラー10 | |||||
| Japan Release | March 29, 2024 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041146996 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | June 10, 2025 | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | June 10, 2025 | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | N/A | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | ISBN 979-8855414554 | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Ludivine Marie-Ange de la Tréfle, Kousuke Takioto | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Volume 11 マジカル★エクスプローラー11 | |||||
| Japan Release | November 29, 2024 | ||||
| ISBN-13 (JP) | ISBN 978-4041153185 | ||||
| Magical★Explorer: Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | |||||
| Digital Release (EN) | N/A | ||||
| Print Release (EN) | N/A | ||||
| ISBN-10 (EN) | N/A | ||||
| ISBN-13 (EN) | N/A | ||||
| Cover Character(s) | Anemone de la Cerda, Yuika Hijiri, & Kousuke Takioto | ||||
Promotional Videos[]
【ロングPV】マジカル★エクスプローラー エロゲの友人キャラに転生したけど、ゲーム知識使って自由に生きる-スニーカー文庫
Long Promotional Video
【スニーカー文庫】マジカル★エクスプローラー エロゲの友人キャラに転生したけど、ゲーム知識使って自由に生きる TVCM
TV Commercial
【きしめん】マジカル★エクスプローラー×true my heart／公式PV
Lump of Sugar "true my heart" Collab video
清楚な王女が目の前で触手攻めに！？【マジカル★エクスプローラー】
Acerola RPG Collab video
External Links[]
Trivia[]
- The official English release of Volume 01 was first set for November 2021, but got delayed to December 14, 2021.[3]
- On July 22, 2020, a promotional video was released in collaboration with eroge developer Lump of Sugar. This video, featuring the song "true my heart" by Saori Sakura, recreates the opening theme to the 2005 eroge Nursery☆Rhyme, utilizing illustrations from volumes 1-3 of Magical★Explorer.
- Creating parodies of this opening theme was a popular trend in the early days of Nico Nico Douga, leading to the song "true my heart" becoming an internet meme.
- On June 28, 2021, a promotional video was released in collaboration with doujin eroge developer Acerola. This video features footage of characters from Magical★Explorer in an RPG setting.