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Everyone Else is a Returnee

EER, Forever Alone Hero, Last on Earth, 俺以外全員帰還者な件, 地球搬家忘了我, 나 빼고 다 귀환자

Native Language Korean

Released 2016

AuthorToika, Toy Car, 토이카

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 378

Translated Ch.: 360

Rank: #163

Last Update: February 10, 2026

Original Pub.: Intime

English Pub.: Radish

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Everyone Else is a Returnee is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author Toika. A total of 360 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

Yu Ilhan was always the one left behind. Left out of cliques in school. Left out of social invitations. Just…always left out. Except now he’s been left behind for real.
When Earth’s future is threatened, Yu Ilhan stays behind while the rest of the population flees to other planets for safety.
It’s up to Yu Ilhan to save our planet before it’s too late!

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Mystery Sci-fi Shounen Supernatural

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Editor's Note

💡 What if the entire human race was teleported away to learn magic, and God simply... forgot you? Yu Ilhan, a professional loner, is left behind on a frozen-time Earth for one thousand years. While the rest of humanity "returns" with basic training, Ilhan has spent a millennium mastering every craft, language, and physical technique known to man. He doesn't have mana, but he has the ultimate "Stealth" (because people naturally forget he exists) and a pile-bunker. This is a high-octane, comedic power fantasy about a man who became a God-tier blacksmith and warrior while waiting for everyone else to come home.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–20 (The Thousand-Year Wait): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The premise is legendary. Watching Ilhan grind through the solitude of a frozen world is surprisingly poignant and sets up his massive power gap perfectly.

Ch. 21–250 (The Return & Domination): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Peak. The comedy shines as Earth's "heroes" return and realize they are level 10 while Ilhan is essentially level 999. His obsession with crafting superior armor and weapons (and his refusal to be noticed) is the core loop.

Ch. 251–378 (The Cosmic Battle): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Conclusion. Like many Toika novels, the scale eventually goes from "saving Earth" to "fighting Gods." Some readers find the power creep and harem elements a bit overwhelming toward the end, but it remains a satisfying, completed ride.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

The "King" of comedic power-levelling. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which is its greatest strength. The Good: Crafting & Progression. Unlike many novels where items are just "stats," Ilhan’s blacksmithing feels central to his identity. The humor is self-aware; it parodies clichés while simultaneously indulging in them. It is a completed work with a very high-quality translation by Chamber, making it a "must-read" for any fan of the genre. The Bad: The "Dense" MC & Harem. The romance is a classic "all the girls love him for no reason" trope, and Ilhan is notoriously dense regarding their feelings. Some readers find the OP nature of the MC kills all tension—since he spent 1000 years training, he rarely feels in actual danger. For Fans Of: The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor (Crafting), Solo Leveling (Solo progression), One Punch Man (OP Comedy). Not For You If: You want a gritty, realistic survival story. Despite the apocalyptic setting, this is a lighthearted comedy at heart.

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Key Information

Main Characters: Yu Ilhan: The protagonist who was forgotten by God. He is a master of all trades but lacks social awareness. Lita: The angel assigned to watch over him, who eventually develops deep feelings for him.

Power System: Great Cataclysm System: Humanity gains levels, classes, and mana. Ilhan is unique because he maximizes his physical stats and crafting skills before gaining access to mana.

Themes: Solitude, Master Craftsmanship, Hidden Identity, Comedy, and Post-Apocalyptic Recovery.

Similar To: The Second Coming of Gluttony, Seoul Station’s Necromancer, Infinite Competitive Dungeon Society, Arena

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