By the Grace of the Gods

"By the Grace of the Gods" (神達に拾われた男, Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko) is a Japanese light novel series written by Roy and illustrated by Ririnra. The story revolves around Ryoma Takebayashi, a middle-aged salaryman who dies after a life of hardship and is reincarnated by three gods into a fantasy world as a child. Given unique powers and his past knowledge, Ryoma lives a peaceful life in the forest, where he enjoys researching and taming various slimes. As the story progresses, he encounters others, exploring the new world and eventually starting a cleaning shop in the city, becoming an adventurer and gaining recognition. The series was originally serialized online and later published by HJ Novels, and has been adapted into both a manga and an anime. The anime's first season aired in 2020, with a second season in 2023, depicting Ryoma’s easy-going daily life in this magical world with his slimes and new friends.