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Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time

Also known as: Izure Saikyou no Renkinjutsushi?, いずれ最強の錬金術師？, Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?

by Tarou Sasakama, Kogitsunemaru

Score from AniList: 62/100releasing

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Not even a hero, Takumi Iruma gets accidentally mixed in with a group of heroes chosen to be summoned to another world. As compensation for the mix-up, a goddess offers him the right to choose any skill he wishes for! Hoping for a peaceful and quiet life that has nothing to do with fighting or going into battle, he chooses a seemingly boring creation skill. However, it turns out "alchemy" is the most powerful skill that allows him to create everything from a holy sword to flying ships! This cheat skill he unexpectedly acquired turns him into a wealthy merchant and makes him undefeatable in battles! A heartwarming adventure story about (possibly) the most powerful alchemist in another world! (Source: Alpha Manga)

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A breezy isekai about a man who expected a quiet life and got a powerful creation skill instead, with a clever alchemy hook and a good deal of crafty fun.

Pros

A clever, creation-based skill hook
Lighthearted, inventive crafting scenes
An easygoing lead who does not want the spotlight

Cons

The power fantasy follows familiar isekai beats
Supporting characters are thin

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Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time is a breezy isekai with a clever twist on the skill-choice trope. A man who is not really a hero is swept into a group of summoned heroes, and as compensation he is offered any skill he wants. He chooses a seemingly dull creation skill, which turns out to be alchemy, one of the most powerful options available. The crafting scenes are inventive and fun to follow, and the lead's wish for a quiet life gives the story a relaxed center. The honest cons: the power fantasy follows familiar isekai beats, and the supporting characters are thin. The stakes rarely feel high, which may disappoint readers who want tension. Still, it is a light, enjoyable read for fans of crafting and gentle power fantasy. If you like watching a clever skill pay off, this is worth a look.