The One. Later On...

The One. Later On...
First light novel volume cover
その者。のちに…
(Sono Mono. Nochi ni...)
GenreFantasy
Novel series
Written byNAHAaTO
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runSeptember 24, 2015 – March 20, 2016
Light novel
Written byNAHAaTO
Illustrated byMiya Kazumoto
Published byEarth Star Entertainment
ImprintEarth Star Novel
Original runAugust 15, 2016 – August 10, 2019
Volumes12 + 1 side story
Manga
Written byNAHAaTO
Illustrated byUrasuke Ayano
Published byEarth Star Entertainment
ImprintEarth Star Comics
MagazineComic Earth Star
Original runMarch 31, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Volumes1
Manga
Written byNAHAaTO
Illustrated byShinichiro Nariie
Published byEarth Star Entertainment
English publisher
ImprintEarth Star Comics
MagazineComic Earth Star
Original runAugust 31, 2018 – present
Volumes6

The One. Later On... (Japanese: その者。のちに…, Hepburn: Sono Mono. Nochi ni...) is a Japanese light novel series written by NAHAaTO and illustrated by Miya Kazumoto. It was originally serialized as a web novel on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō from September 2015 to March 2016. Earth Star Entertainment later began publishing it as a light novel under their Earth Star Novel imprint, releasing 12 volumes and a side story volume between August 2016 and August 2019. A manga adaptation illustrated by Urasuke Ayano was serialized on Earth Star Entertainment's Comic Earth Star service from March to August 2017, with its chapters compiled into a single volume. A second manga adaptation illustrated by Shinichiro Nariie began serialization on the same service in August 2018, with six volumes released as of November 2022.

Plot

Wazu, an adventurer still haunted by the memory of being rejected by his childhood friend Aria, trains for two years in the mountains, hoping to get stronger. During his training, he discovers that he has become an S-Rank adventurer, now strong enough to defeat the Demon Lord. Despite his newfound strength, he realizes that he still has poor luck regarding love, especially regarding his new crush Salona.

Characters

Wazu (ワズ)
An adventurer who spent two years training in the mountains. He was previously engaged to his childhood friend Aria, only for that engagement to be broken off after she becomes engaged to the Hero. Heartbroken, Wazu leaves their villages and takes up training to get stronger. Even after getting stronger, he still has not gained more luck when it comes to love.
Salona (サローナ, Sarōna)
A warrior from the elf village, who is known for her beauty. Wazu has feelings for her, although she does not reciprocate his feelings.
Tata (タタ)

Media

Light novels

NAHAaTO originally serialized the series as a web novel on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō, posting chapters between September 24, 2015 and March 20, 2016, with four bonus chapters being released on August 15, 2016. Earth Star Entertainment later began publishing it as a light novel under their Earth Star Novel imprint, releasing twelve volumes between August 15, 2016 and April 15, 2019, with a side story volume being released on August 10, 2019.

No. Release date ISBN
1August 15, 2016978-4-8030-0952-1
2November 15, 2016978-4-8030-0968-2
3January 16, 2017978-4-8030-0986-6
4April 15, 2017978-4-8030-1036-7
5July 15, 2017978-4-8030-1082-4
6October 17, 2017978-4-8030-1122-7
7January 16, 2018978-4-8030-1151-7
8April 16, 2018978-4-8030-1184-5
9July 14, 2018978-4-8030-1212-5
10October 16, 2018978-4-8030-1239-2
11January 17, 2019978-4-8030-1262-0
12April 15, 2019978-4-8030-1288-0
SSAugust 10, 2019978-4-8030-1326-9

Manga

A manga illustrated by Urasuke Ayano was serialized on Earth Star Entertainment's Comic Earth Star service from March 31 to August 31, 2017, with its chapters compiled into a single tankōbon volume released on October 17, 2017. A second manga adaptation illustrated by Shinichiro Nariie began serialization on the same service on August 31, 2018. The first tankōbon volume was released on February 12, 2019; six volumes have been released as of November 11, 2022. The second manga series is licensed in English by Titan Manga.

First series

No. Release date ISBN
1October 17, 2017978-4-8030-1119-7

Second series

No. Release date ISBN
1February 12, 2019978-4-8030-1266-8
2August 10, 2019978-4-8030-1320-7
3February 13, 2020978-4-8030-1381-8
4June 12, 2021978-4-8030-1525-6
5February 10, 2022978-4-8030-1611-6
6November 11, 2022978-4-8030-1710-6

See also

References

  1. ↑ "その者。のちに・・・". Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese). Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "その者。のちに…01" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "その者。のちに…12" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "その者。のちに… 番外編" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  5. ↑ "その者。のちに…02" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  6. ↑ "その者。のちに…03" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  7. ↑ "その者。のちに…04" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  8. ↑ "その者。のちに…05" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  9. ↑ "その者。のちに…06" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  10. ↑ "その者。のちに…07" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ "その者。のちに…08" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ "その者。のちに…09" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  13. ↑ "その者。のちに…10" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  14. ↑ "その者。のちに…11" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  15. 1 2 "その者。のちに…～フツーの男、最強の道を往く。～1巻". Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  16. 1 2 "その者。のちに…～気がついたらＳ級最強!?勇者ワズの大冒険～6" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  17. ↑ Hazra Adriana, Adriana (May 26, 2025). "Exclusive: Titan Manga Releases 'The One. Later On...' Manga in English". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  18. ↑ "その者。のちに…～気がついたらＳ級最強!?勇者ワズの大冒険～1" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  19. ↑ "その者。のちに…～気がついたらＳ級最強!?勇者ワズの大冒険～2" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  20. ↑ "その者。のちに…～気がついたらＳ級最強!?勇者ワズの大冒険～3" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  21. ↑ "その者。のちに…～気がついたらＳ級最強!?勇者ワズの大冒険～4" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  22. ↑ "その者。のちに…～気がついたらＳ級最強!?勇者ワズの大冒険～5" (in Japanese). Earth Star Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2026.