A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life: Volume 10


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As the second half of the summer event begins in full swing, Yuto finds himself facing down legions of the undead and a haunted sunken ship. When he finally learns about the raid boss that’s waiting for them at the end of the event, he decides to spread the information around as soon as possible so the players can have any hope of defeating it. Meanwhile, the devs are scrambling to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the event, as more and more players are rapidly progressing, deftly taking down dinosaur bosses, and finding rare items, all thanks to Yuto. But will all the players’ efforts be enough to handle what’s in store for the final day?




A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life: Volume 1


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The Law of Justice Online, also known as LJO, is the hottest new VRMMORPG of the season, and office worker Yuta Sasaki is one of the lucky few granted access to the official launch. After some careful research, Yuta is chomping at the bit to start his virtual life as a Tamer, a class that harnesses the powers of wild monsters. Luckily, upon building his character, Yuta manages to land not only his chosen class, but a heap of bonuses to boot! He soon finds, however, that his abilities are not all they're cracked up to be, and that the talents of the rare first monster he is granted lie not in combat...but gardening! Already well behind the other adventurers, and facing a long and slow progression path ahead of him, Yuta is left with two choices—start over from scratch, or make the best of what he has been given. For Yuta the choice is obvious: When life gives you manure...start up a farm!




A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life (Manga): Volume 4


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While chopping down trees in a forest, Yuto and his new friends Ashihana and Sawyer are caught off guard when they suddenly find themselves in the middle of a boss battle! That’s right—it’s time for Yuto’s first boss encounter, as the team faces down a curious foe known as the Shrub Worm. Then, once the dust has settled, it’s time for Yuto to pay another visit to the Sequoia Dryad—this time with the Quick-Eared Cats in tow—to shed some light on the mysteries of the Dryad’s blessings.




A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life: Volume 9


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The raid boss fight against Andras, the giant bird, is over, but there’s more fun in store just around the corner! It’s time to celebrate the arrival of second wave players with a summer event! Yuto and his monsters—now with Perca joining the crew—are transported to an island packed with exciting summer activities. From shopping in a bustling outdoor bazaar, catching bugs, visiting quaint villages, and relaxing on the beach, to renting a boat to fish and explore the ocean, Yuto is determined to enjoy every second of the event. However, when he pushes past a seemingly impassable area and makes it to a mysterious island filled with terrifying creatures, it may turn out that he’s bitten off more than he can chew...




A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life: Volume 6


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After braving the Fire Elementals’ trial, Yuto and his companions welcome their newest member, Himka, into the fold. As a change of pace from their dungeon crawling, the group heads to Zone Three to search for new materials and to get to know the four local towns. During their quest, Yuto unsurprisingly strikes gold again, stumbling upon a previously undiscovered secret location. With the addition of yokai to the game, new creatures lie in store for Yuto and his monsters to encounter: the adorable Obake, the playful and fun-loving Zashiki-Warashi, and many, many more.




A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life: Volume 3


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With preparations for the first ever Martial Arts Tournament already underway, the devs of LJO are gearing up to launch a secondary event for Yuto and other crafter-types like him. Thrilled that he can participate without having to pick up a weapon, Yuto begins accepting various quests from the NPC villagers of Alf. During his stay in the village, he encounters Siegfried, the Purple-Haired Adventurer, and decides to team up with him. However, things are not as straightforward as they seem, and more chaos looms on the horizon for Yuto and his companions...




A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life: Volume 8


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After making it through the Subterranean Lake with the gang, Yuto and his monsters prepare for the next event: a raid boss battle to celebrate the unlocking of Zone Five! But before the event, Yuto stumbles upon a rare ingredient. As the rumors of his coveted culinary discovery spread, Yuto finds more and more players flocking to him in the hopes of gleaning information about it—even in the middle of the raid boss event! The event brings out new and familiar faces alike. Can everyone manage to work together to take down the boss?




A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life: Volume 11


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The event celebrating the arrival of second-wave players has come to an end, and Yuto has emerged with a decked-out house and a slew of prehistoric mascots. Now he’s back to taking care of his farm, ready to test out Rick’s new Forest Sorcery skill. While it comes in handy for farming, the skill turns out to also have a surprising ability: it can summon a demon! Bracing for a fight, Yuto enlists some help, only for things—as always—to take an unexpected turn... Afterwards, Yuto makes the most of his return to the main game by visiting a traditional Japanese town, challenging the Earth Elementals’ trial again with friends old and new, continuing a quest chain, and much more.




A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life (Manga): Volume 2


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After dying three times and receiving the ignominious “Silver-Haired Pioneer” title, Yuto finds out he’s somehow become the talk of the town. He takes it upon himself to track down whoever is broadcasting his information, only to end up as the target of an angry mob. Thankfully, it seems not everyone sees Yuto as a loser or laughingstock—some players are on his side too. Once that sticky situation is out of the way, Yuto moves on to more important things—raising his guild rank so he can buy a mushroom log. In order to do that, he takes on a trash-collecting quest, during which he stumbles upon a hidden door!What mysteries and adventure lie in wait on the other side?




A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life (Manga): Volume 3


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A chance meeting with the Sequoia Dryad leads to the addition of a new tamed monster, Sakura—and now Yuto’s team is finally equipped for combat with monsters! As Yuto and his companions flex their skills on both the battlefield and the farming fields, Yuto unlocks a new skill, triggering the start of a surprise quest chain. Meanwhile, the egg Yuto purchased from the Magical Beast’s Guild is showing signs of hatching, and there’s no telling what sort of powerful beast will emerge from within...