Karate Survivor in Another World
Story by Yajin, Art by Takahito Kobayashi
Adventure, Isekai, Ongoing Series, Psychological, Shonen
Karate Survivor in Another World follows Hitoshi Nozaki, a 34-year-old karateka nicknamed “Yajin” (“wild man”) for his rugged appearance and unusual name. After sacrificing his life to save some students, he dies in an accident—only to be whimsically reincarnated by a god into another world, stark naked.
In this new world, he is given no magic, no special powers, no “cheat” abilities—only his karate skills, modern survival knowledge, and his own body. Fighting for his life against goblins and hobgoblins, he gradually learns how to secure food, shelter, and the means to survive.
As he joins adventurer parties, clashes with villagers and nobles, and faces colossal monsters, Nozaki steadily earns a reputation as “The Wild Man.” Each battle, each decision to help his comrades, reinforces his identity as a lone yet dependable fighter. Along the way, he forges new bonds, endures solitude, and continues his journey in search of a true place to belong.
Blending gritty realism with the tropes of isekai, Karate Survivor in Another World is a survival-driven reincarnation fantasy that highlights resilience, raw combat, and the struggle for meaning in a hostile new world.
