Dungeon Master: Creating a Hot Spring Dungeon
| Dungeon Master: Creating a Hot Spring Dungeon | |
 First light novel volume cover | |
| 異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る (Isekai Tensei Danjon Masutā: Onsen Danjon o Tsukuru) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fantasy, isekai |
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Amahara |
| Published by | Shōsetsuka ni Narō |
| Original run | October 30, 2024 – present |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Amahara |
| Illustrated by | Jun |
| Published by | Fujimi Shobo |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | Fujimi Fantasia Bunko |
| Original run | August 20, 2025 – present |
| Volumes | 4 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Amahara |
| Illustrated by | Aldehyde |
| Published by | Fujimi Shobo |
| Imprint | Dragon Comics Age |
| Magazine | DraDra Sharp |
| Original run | April 10, 2026 – present |
| Volumes | 1 |
Dungeon Master: Creating a Hot Spring Dungeon (異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る, Isekai Tensei Danjon Masutā: Onsen Danjon o Tsukuru) is a Japanese light novel series written by Amahara and illustrated by Jun. It initially began serialization as a web novel published on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in October 2024. It later began publication under Fujimi Shobo's Fujimi Fantasia Bunko light novel imprint in August 2025. A manga adaptation illustrated by Aldehyde began serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi and Nico Nico Seiga websites under Fujimi Shobo's DraDra Sharp brand in April 2026.
Synopsis
As the protagonist lies down awaiting his eventual death from an incurable disease, he receives an encounter from supernatural entity named Peta-chan offering him a second chance at life in another world. However, it comes with a caveat where he is in charge of operating a dungeon owned by Peta. The protagonist known only as "Master" / "Sen" decides to operate the dungeon as a hot springs with a clearer focus on healing and strengthening clients. As the dungeon grows in popularity, unexpected phenomena begin to arise.
Characters
- Peta-chan (ペタちゃん)
- Voiced by: Miyu Tomita (PV)
Media
Light novel
Written by Amahara, Dungeon Master: Creating a Hot Spring Dungeon began serialization on Shōsetsuka ni Narō on October 30, 2024. It later began publication with illustrations by Jun under Fujimi Shobo's Fujimi Fantasia Bunko light novel imprint on August 20, 2025. Four volumes have been released as of October 20, 2026.
During its panel at New York Comic-Con 2026, Yen Press announced that it had licensed the series for English publication.
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | North American release date | North American ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 20, 2025 | 978-4-04-075934-0 | April 13, 2027 | 979-8-85-544375-2 |
| 2 | December 19, 2025 | 978-4-04-075935-7 | — | — |
| 3 | May 20, 2026 | 978-4-04-076329-3 | — | — |
| 4 | October 20, 2026 | 978-4-04-076553-2 | — | — |
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Aldehyde began serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi and Nico Nico Seiga websites under Fujimi Shobo's DraDra Sharp brand on April 10, 2026. The manga's chapters have been compiled into a single tankōbon volume as of October 2026.
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 9, 2026 | 978-4-04-076592-1 |
Other
A promotional video was simultaneously uploaded to the Kadokawa Anime YouTube channel on the day of the first light novel volume's release. The video contained voiceover from Miyu Tomita.
Reception
The series won the 2025 Next Light Novel Award in the bunkōbon category.
See also
- 33-sai Dokushin Onna Kishi Taichō, a manga series written by Amahara
- The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace, a manga series written by Amahara
- Interspecies Reviewers, a manga series written by Amahara
References
- 1 2 3 『異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る』声優・富田美憂さん出演のスペシャルPVが公開中 各地の銭湯にてショートPVの配信＆試し読み冊子の配布も. LN-News.com (in Japanese). August 20, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
- ↑ 異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る (in Japanese). Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
- 1 2 異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る４ (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
- ↑ Mateo, Alex (October 9, 2026). "Yen Press Licenses Fate/strange Fake, Kino's Journey, Spice and Wolf Diner: Gourmet Exploration, More Manga/Novels". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
- ↑ 異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Dungeon Master: Creating a Hot Spring Dungeon, Vol. 1". Yen Press. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
- ↑ 異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る２ (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
- ↑ 異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る３ (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
- ↑ 『異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る』のコミカライズ連載が開始. LN-News.com (in Japanese). April 18, 2026. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
- 1 2 異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る１ (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
- ↑ 次にくるライトノベル大賞2025：文庫部門は『異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る』、単行本部門は『異世界転生勧誘詐欺』が1位に選出. LN-News.com (in Japanese). February 25, 2026. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
External links
- Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
- Light novel official website (in Japanese)
- Manga official website at KadoComi (in Japanese)