As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World is a Japanese light novel series written by Miraijin A. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website, before being published in print with illustrations by Jimmy by Kodansha beginning in July 2020. As of June 2026, nine volumes have been released. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Natsumi Inoue, began serialization on the Magazine Pocket website in June 2020. As of June 2026, the manga's individual chapters have been collected into twenty-one tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Mother aired from April to June 2024. A second season aired from September to December of the same year. A third season produced by GeyeG Pictures is scheduled to premiere in September 2026.
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Plot
A Japanese salaryman dies and reincarnates in another world as Ars Louvent, heir of a noble family and discovers that he also possesses the skill to appraise the talents and aptitudes of other people. With his special powers, Ars identifies and convinces powerful individuals who excel in various subjects, from magic and swordsmanship to strategy and diplomacy to become his servants and allies in preparation for an imminent war for the throne's succession. When he demonstrates his prowess, he is promoted to the Lord of Canarre, and soon has to go to war with the neighboring Duchy of Seitz against a wicked lord.
Characters
Main
Ars Louvent (アルス・ローベント, Arusu Rōbento)
Voiced by: Natsumi Fujiwara
Heir to the House Louvent who rules the town of Lamberk, Ars is a noble who is the reincarnation of a Japanese salaryman who possesses the ability to appraise other individuals and measure their talents. Making use of his powers, Ars begins drafting notable individuals with remarkable skills as his retainers in order to bolster Lamberk's fighting force.
Ritsu Muses (リーツ・ミューセス, Rītsu Myūsesu)
Voiced by: Taito Ban
Originally an orphan from the Marca race who suffers with discrimination from other races in the country, he is recruited by Ars as his first retainer. Despite suffering prejudice at first, Ritsu's loyalty to Ars and outstanding gift for combat and leadership makes him earn the trust from the rest of the Louvent family and he becomes the commander of their army.
Charlotte Wraith (シャーロット・レイス, Shārotto Reisu)
Voiced by: Narumi Kaho
Another orphan rescued and taken in by Ars after he bought her from a group of slave traders. She excels in magic and becomes the leader of the Louvent family's magician platoon. She sees Ars like a little brother.
Rosell Kischa (ロセル・キーシャ, Roseru Kīsha)
Voiced by: Miho Okasaki
A child living in the Louvent family's territory, he is recruited by Ars due to his natural gift as a tactician, eventually becoming his army's strategist.
Lysia Plaid (リシア・プレイド, Risha Pureido)
Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa
Secondary
Sofia Louvent (ソフィア・ローベント, Sofia Rōbento)
Voiced by: Ayako Kawasumi
Ars' mother.
Hammond Plaid (ハマンド・プレイド, Hamando Pureido)
Voiced by: Kōzō Shioya
Lysia's father and Ars' father in law.
Kreiz Louvent (クライツ・ローベント, Kuraitsu Rōbento)
Voiced by: Chiharu Hokaze
Ars' younger brother.
Wren Louvent (レン・ローベント, Ren Rōbento)
Voiced by: Kanon Takao
Ars' younger sister.
Couran Saremakia (クラン・サレマキア, Kuran Saremakia)
Voiced by: Kazuhiko Inoue
Oldest son of the late Duke of Missian, he wins a war of succession with his brother with help from Ars and his retainers. He is Lenge's father and Vasmarque's brother.
Vasmarque Saremakia (バサマーク・サレマキア, Basamāku Saremakia)
Voiced by: Kenyu Horiuchi
Couran's brother who challenged him for control over Missian. He is executed after he loses the war against Couran, Ars and their allies. Vasmarque is also Lenge's uncle.
Thomas Grangeon (トーマス・グランジオン, Tōmasu Guranjion)
Voiced by: Yasuhiro Mamiya
Media
Light novel
Written by Miraijin A, the light novel began publication on the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on October 31, 2019. The series was later acquired by Kodansha, who published the series with illustrations by Jimmy under their Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint beginning on July 2, 2020. As of June 2026, nine volumes have been released.
In March 2022, Kodansha USA announced that they also licensed the light novel series for English publication.
Manga
A manga adaptation, illustrated by Natsumi Inoue, began serialization in Magazine Pocket on June 26, 2020. As of June 2026, the series' individual chapters have been collected into twenty-one tankōbon volumes.
In November 2021, Kodansha USA announced that they licensed the manga for English publication, with the first volume being released in September 2022.
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on May 9, 2023. It is produced by Studio Mother and directed by Takao Kato, with scripts written by Yasuhiro Nakanishi, character designs handled by Yūko Yahiro, and music composed by Kujira Yumemi. The series aired from April 7 to June 23, 2024, on the brand new Agaru Anime programming block on all JNN affiliates, including CBC and TBS. The opening theme song is "Blue Days" (ブルーデイズ) performed by True, while the ending theme song is "Finally" performed by Kana Hanazawa. Crunchyroll streamed the series worldwide outside of East Asia. Medialink licensed the series in East (excluding China and Japan) and Southeast Asia for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.
Following the final episode of the first season, a second season was announced, which aired from September 29 to December 22 of the same year, on the same programming block. The opening theme song is "Skillawake" (stylized in all-caps) performed by PassCode, while the ending theme song is "Familiar" performed by Yuki Tanaka.
A third season was announced after the airing the final episode of the second season. Produced by GeyeG Pictures, the season is scheduled to premiere on September 27, 2026. The opening theme song is "Still Water" performed by Rico Sasaki, while the ending theme song is "Hibi o Koete" (日々を越えて) performed by Akuruyo no Hitsuji.
Reception
In the 2021 Next Manga Award, the manga won the U-Next Prize and ranked 18th in the web manga category. By November 2021, the web novel had been viewed more than 30 million times. By September 2024, the series had five million copies in circulation.
Richard Eisenbeis wrote in Anime News Network that the anime's first episodes are "simple and predictable pattern". He noted that the introduction of Lysia "breaks the pattern things get more interesting" adding that Ars' reaction to Lysia's ability makes his weakness clear, thus, adding stakes and drama to the story. He concludes that the anime blends comedy and heartwarming moments, highlighting the hope that one good leader can bring peace and prosperity to a failing empire.