How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
Original Title：現実主義勇者の王国再建記
Languages:
- Spanish: Crónica de la restauración de un reino
- English: How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
- Chinese: 现实主义勇者的王国再建记
- Japanese: 現実主義勇者の王国再建記
"How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom" (Japanese: 現実主義勇者の王国再建記, Genjitsu Shugi Yūsha no Ōkoku Saikenki) is a Japanese light novel series written by Dojyomaru and illustrated by Fuyuyuki. The story follows Kazuya Souma, a humanities student who is suddenly summoned to another world and tasked with rebuilding a struggling kingdom. Using his knowledge of realism and Machiavellianism, Souma gathers talented individuals to help him implement reforms. The series originated as a web novel in 2014, later being published as a light novel by Overlap in 2016. It has also been adapted into a manga and an anime television series produced by J.C.Staff, which aired from 2021 to 2022. The series distinguishes itself by focusing on political and economic strategies, rather than traditional fantasy adventures, to revitalize the kingdom. The pragmatic approach and unique characters have gained a wide audience.