As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World^[a] 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 October 2024, seven volumes have been released. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Natsumi Inoue, began serialization on the Magazine Pocket website in June 2020. As of May 2025, the manga's individual chapters have been collected into eighteen 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 has been announced.

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
Cover of the first light novel volume
転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる　～弱小領地を受け継いだので、優秀な人材を増やしていたら、最強領地になってた～ (Tensei Kizoku Kantei Sukiru de Nariagaru: Jakushō Ryōchi o Uketsuidanode, Yūshūna Jinzai o Fuyashite Itara, Saikyō Ryōchi ni Natteta)
Genre	Isekai[1]
Novel series
Written by	Miraijin A
Published by	Shōsetsuka ni Narō
Original run	October 31, 2019 – present
Light novel
Written by	Miraijin A
Illustrated by	Jimmy
Published by	Kodansha
English publisher	NA: Kodansha USA
Imprint	Kodansha Ranobe Books [ja]
Original run	July 2, 2020 – present
Volumes	7
Manga
Written by	Miraijin A
Illustrated by	Natsumi Inoue [ja]
Published by	Kodansha
English publisher	NA: Kodansha USA
Magazine	Magazine Pocket
Original run	June 26, 2020 – present
Volumes	18
Anime television series
Directed by	Takao Kato
Written by	Yasuhiro Nakanishi [ja]
Music by	Kujira Yumemi
Studio	Studio Mother
Licensed by	Crunchyroll (streaming) EA/SEA: Medialink
Original network	JNN (CBC, TBS), BS Nittere, AT-X
Original run	April 7, 2024 – present
Episodes	24 (List of episodes)

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^[2]

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^[b] (リーツ・ミューセス, Rītsu Myūsesu)

Voiced by: Taito Ban^[2]

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^[2]

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^[2]

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^[c] (リシア・プレイド, Risha Pureido)

Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa^[3]

Ars' fiancée who excels in politics and diplomacy. Ars becomes wary of her at first due to her high ambition stat, which makes her prone to deceive and betray others, but eventually she truly falls in love with Ars and decides to support him with her skills, becoming his wife and closest confidant.

Raven Louvent (レイヴン・ローベント, Reivun Rōbento)

Voiced by: Hiroki Tōchi^[3]

The head of House Louvent; he is Ars' father who is loved and respected by his family and subjects. He dies of illness when Ars is still a child, making him the new head of the family.

Mireille Grangeon (ミレーユ・グランジオン, Mirēyu Guranjion)

Voiced by: Hitomi Nabatame^[4]

Former noble that traveled the world drinking and spending her savings. She was discovered by the Shadows and recruited by Ars as a strategist and tactician. She is the older sister of Thomas Grunzeon, adviser of Valmarque, one of the two sons of the Duke of Missian. She gets along well with Charlotte.

Fahm (ファム, Famu)

Voiced by: Haruka Tomatsu^[4]

The leader of a band of mercenaries called Shadow. Although he looks and sounds like a girl, he is really a guy. While in disguise, he usually poses as a waitress. He uses shadow magic to conceal himself in the darkness where enemies cannot detect or see him, but can still hear him. He later becomes Ars's retainer.

Secondary

Sofia Louvent (ソフィア・ローベント, Sofia Rōbento)

Voiced by: Ayako Kawasumi^[5]

Ars' mother.

Hammond Plaid (ハマンド・プレイド, Hamando Pureido)

Voiced by: Kōzō Shioya^[5]

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^[5]

Ars' younger brother.

Wren Louvent (レン・ローベント, Ren Rōbento)

Voiced by: Kanon Takao^[5]

Ars' younger sister.

Couran Saremakia (クラン・サレマキア, Kuran Saremakia)

Voiced by: Kazuhiko Inoue^[5]

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^[5]

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^[5]

Vasmarque's right hand man and Mireille's brother. He possesses immense strength and is convinced by Mireille to join Ars' faction after the war.

Lenge Saremakia (レング・サレマキア, Rengu Saremakia)

Voiced by: Sho Nogami^[6]

Son of Couran Saremakia. Despite how overconfident and stuck up he is, he never goes as far as to boss others around or force people to listen to his options; however, he is not fond of using deception.

Chacma Drees (シャクマ・ドリーズ, Shakuma Dorīsu)

Voiced by: Kōji Yusa^[6]

Selena Bandol (セレナ・バンドル, Serena Bandoru)

Voiced by: Yuki Tanaka^[6]

Daughter of Fraedor Bandol. She is also a mage who wields magic that rivals to that of Charlotte's. Although at first part of Vasmarque's forces, she and her father later deflect to Ars's army due to them not wanting to harm innocent people to ensure their victory.

Ruper Louston (リューパ ・ルーズトン, Ryūpa Rūzuton)

Voiced by: Tomoaki Maeno^[7]

A lord who was forced to work for Vasmarque for the safety of his kidnapped pregnant wife. After Ars rescues his wife, he allies with Ars in turn.

Clamant Maitrow III (クラマント・メイトロー三世, Kuramanto Meitoro Sansei)

Voiced by: Yuichi Nakamura^[7]

The leader of a company that is made out of combat mercenaries. He is on neither side in the war and only helps just to get money. Nevertheless, he helps Ars's army defeat Jean and Dan.

Braham Joe (ブラッハム・ジョー, Burahhamu Jō)

Voiced by: Shūichi Uchida^[7]

A warrior who wields an axe that only he can carry and relies more on strength rather than strategy. He was originally part of the enemy forces, but deflected to Ars's side after losing to Ritsu, becoming his apprentice in the process.

Jean Tendry (ジャン・テンドリー, Jan Tendorī)

Voiced by: Yūichirō Umehara^[7]

The lord of Castle Rolto and one of Vasmarque's allies. He murdered his father so he can become a lord himself. He is defeated by Clamant and he surrenders.

Dan Allest (ダン・アレースト, Dan Arēsuto)

Voiced by: Masashi Yamane^[7]

Jean's right-hand man. He is a strong fighter and evenly matched with Ritsu. He is defeated by Ritsu and surrenders.

Media

Light novel

Written by Miraijin A, the light novel began publication on the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on October 31, 2019.^[8] 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.^[9] As of October 2024, seven volumes have been released.^[10]

In March 2022, Kodansha USA announced that they also licensed the light novel series for English publication.^[1]

Volumes

No.	Original release date	Original ISBN	English release date	English ISBN
1	July 2, 2020[9]	978-4-06-520422-1	January 31, 2023[11]	978-1-64-729194-5
2	January 4, 2021[12]	978-4-06-522062-7	June 27, 2023[13]	978-1-64-729208-9
3	September 2, 2021[14]	978-4-06-524910-9	October 31, 2023[15]	978-1-64-729217-1
4	December 2, 2022[16]	978-4-06-529661-5	February 27, 2024[17]	978-1-64-729312-3
5	July 1, 2023[18]	978-4-06-532067-9	June 25, 2024[19]	978-1-64-729349-9
6	April 2, 2024[20]	978-4-06-535406-3	July 22, 2025[21]	978-1-64-729439-7
7	October 2, 2024[10]	978-4-06-537309-5	—	—

Manga

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Natsumi Inoue, began serialization in Magazine Pocket on June 26, 2020.^[22] As of May 2025, the series' individual chapters have been collected into eighteen tankōbon volumes.^[23]

In November 2021, Kodansha USA announced that they licensed the manga for English publication,^[24] with the first volume being released in September 2022.^[25]

Volumes

No.	Original release date	Original ISBN	English release date	English ISBN
1	November 9, 2020[26]	978-4-06-521299-8	September 20, 2022[25]	978-1-64-651512-7
2	February 9, 2021[27]	978-4-06-522356-7	November 15, 2022[28]	978-1-64-651513-4
3	May 7, 2021[29]	978-4-06-523160-9	January 17, 2023[30]	978-1-64-651514-1
4	August 6, 2021[31]	978-4-06-524476-0	March 7, 2023[32]	978-1-64-651515-8
5	November 9, 2021[33]	978-4-06-525988-7	May 23, 2023[34]	978-1-64-651647-6
6	February 9, 2022[35]	978-4-06-526906-0	July 25, 2023[36]	978-1-64-651684-1
7	May 9, 2022[37]	978-4-06-527844-4	October 31, 2023[38]	978-1-64-651793-0
8	August 9, 2022[39]	978-4-06-528664-7	November 28, 2023[40]	978-1-64-651832-6
9	November 9, 2022[41]	978-4-06-529715-5	January 30, 2024[42]	978-1-64-651885-2
10	February 9, 2023[43]	978-4-06-528664-7	June 4, 2024[44]	978-1-64-651998-9
11	May 9, 2023[45]	978-4-06-531595-8	July 30, 2024[46]	979-8-88-877025-2
12	August 8, 2023[47]	978-4-06-532595-7	September 24, 2024[48]	979-8-88-877026-9
13	November 9, 2023[49]	978-4-06-533512-3	February 18, 2025[50]	979-8-88-877263-8
14	March 8, 2024[51]	978-4-06-534864-2	—	—
15	June 7, 2024[52]	978-4-06-535799-6	—	—
16	October 8, 2024[53]	978-4-06-537042-1	—	—
17	January 8, 2025[54]	978-4-06-538054-3	—	—
18	May 9, 2025[23]	978-4-06-539048-1	—	—
19	September 9, 2025[55]	978-4-06-541040-0	—	—

Anime

See also: List of As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World episodes

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.^[56][2] The series aired from April 7 to June 23, 2024, on the brand new Agaru Anime [ja] programming block on all JNN affiliates, including CBC and TBS.^[57] The opening theme song is "Blue Days" (ブルーデイズ) performed by True,^[4] while the ending theme song is "Finally" performed by Kana Hanazawa.^[58] Crunchyroll streamed the series worldwide outside of East Asia.^[59] Medialink licensed the series in East (excluding China and Japan) and Southeast Asia for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.^[60]

Following the final episode of the first season, a second season was announced,^[61] 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.^[6]

A third season was announced after the airing the final episode of the second season.^[62]

Reception

By November 2021, the web novel has over 30 million views.^[24]

In the 2021 Next Manga Award, the manga won the U-Next Prize and ranked 18th in the web manga category.^[63]

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.^[64]

See also

• Sentenced to Be a Hero, a light novel series whose manga adaptation is also illustrated by Natsumi Inoue

• Anime and manga portal

Notes

1. Japanese: 転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる　～弱小領地を受け継いだので、優秀な人材を増やしていたら、最強領地になってた～, Hepburn: Tensei Kizoku Kantei Sukiru de Nariagaru: Jakushō Ryōchi o Uketsuidanode, Yūshūna Jinzai o Fuyashite Itara, Saikyō Ryōchi ni Natteta
2. Some versions translate his name to "Rietz"
3. Some versions translate her name to "Licia Pleide"