Beloved by Spirit, Beast & Man

Saurav Kumar Mar 31, 2026 85
Beloved by Spirit, Beast & Man

New Manga Release: Dream Template Reincarnation of a Little Girl Volume 1

There is some really great news for manga fans today! The first volume of Maki Uda's manga adaptation, titled Dream Template Reincarnation of a Little Girl: I will live the leisurely life of an adventurer that I have always dreamed of, has officially been released. This project is based on the original light novel work by Ui and was launched on March 31st. If you have been following the light novels, you would know how much people were waiting for this comic version to come out.

From Corporate Slave to Isekai Heroine

The story follows Chinana Nanase, who was just a regular corporate office lady in her previous life. Like many of us, she used to work until the very last train and had absolutely no time to enjoy her favorite games or light novels. Her life was just a cycle of work and exhaustion. However, everything changed one day when she was hit by a truck—the classic isekai beginning—and she ended up being reincarnated into a completely different world. For anyone looking for a fresh start story, this reincarnation of a little girl provides a very sweet and relaxing narrative.

In this new world, she is reborn as a very cute girl with unique "odd eyes." Luck is definitely on her side this time because she gets picked up by a group of very handsome men who belong to an S-class adventurer party. It is later discovered that she isn't just any ordinary child; she is actually a Spirit Princess who is deeply loved by the spirits of that world. Now, instead of filing reports and catching late-night trains, she gets to live a very leisurely life as an adventurer. She is constantly watched over by fluffy divine beasts, a rather unique spirit king, and friends who are maybe a bit too overprotective of her.

Key Highlights of the Series

  • Protagonist: Chinana Nanase, a former office worker turned Spirit Princess.
  • The Guardians: An S-class party of handsome adventurers who take her in.
  • Companion Creatures: Fluffy divine beasts and various spirits who adore her.
  • Setting: A fantasy world where she finally gets to live her "dream template" life.

Serialization and Special Bookstore Bonuses

This work is currently being serialized in Alphapolis and is gaining quite a bit of popularity for its heartwarming art style by Maki Uda. For the collectors out there, if you happen to buy the first volume at certain bookstores, you might get a little something extra. For example, the Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store in Tokyo is giving away an exclusive illustration card as a bonus. It is a good idea to check the official Alphapolis website to see which other participating bookstores are offering these rewards. Before you head out to buy your copy, checking out the must-read manga guide can give you a better idea of what to expect from this series.

Overall, this manga is perfect for those who want to escape the daily grind and imagine a life full of magic and fluffy animals. It is a very chill read, and the art really brings out the cuteness of the main character and her spirit friends. We are quite excited to see how Chinana's new life unfolds in the upcoming chapters!

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