The Great Cleric
A salaryman reincarnates as a healer in a fantasy world.
The Great Cleric is a Japanese light novel series written by Broccoli Lion. It began as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in October 2015 before being acquired by Micro Magazine for print publication with illustrations by Sime. The series has been adapted into a manga and an anime television series.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Isekai, slice of life
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Plot
A young Japanese salaryman is killed by a gunshot and reincarnated by a deity in an alternate fantasy world as Luciel, a teenager with healing magic. Determined to live a long and happy life, he works hard to improve himself. Rising through the clergy, Luciel uses his powers to help others while restoring the church's reputation, damaged by greed and corruption, making both friends and enemies.
Media
The light novel series began on Shōsetsuka ni Narō on October 17, 2015, and was later published in print by Micro Magazine starting August 30, 2016, with illustrations by Sime. Eleven volumes had been released as of May 2024. J-Novel Club licensed the novels for English publication in October 2020. A manga adaptation by Hiiro Akikaze began serialization on Kodansha's Suiyōbi no Sirius on January 27, 2017, and as of February 2026 had 16 tankōbon volumes. Vertical announced an English license for the manga at Anime Expo 2019. An anime television series adaptation by Yokohama Animation Laboratory and Cloud Hearts aired from July 14 to September 29, 2023, on TBS and other networks. Crunchyroll streamed the series, and Muse Communication licensed it in Asia-Pacific.
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