Switch Mode
👀 Enjoying WebNovelDB? Bookmark us and leave a quick review and comment — it really helps our community grow 💫
Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi
Ongoing

Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill (LN), Food Travel in the Other World with Ridiculous Ability, Gourmet Adventure of Legendary Tamer, Tondemo Skill ga Hontouni Tondemonai Iryoku wo Hakkishita Ken Nitsuite, とんでもスキルが本当にとんでもない威力を発揮した件について, とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ, 擁有超常技能的異世界流浪美食家
Native Language Japanese
Released 2016
Artist,
Original Ch.: 646
Translated Ch.: 647
Rank: #352
Last Update: April 17, 2026
Original Pub.: Overlap, Syosetu
English Pub.: J-Novel Club
View: ? Views
7.4

Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author Eguchi Ren. 647 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

I, Mukouda Tsuyoshi, was caught up in a summoning circle into a different world where sword and magical skills are the norm.
However, when the summoners cast ‘Status Appraisal’ on us, the three other people who were summoned with me had [Heroes from Another World] in the occupation box, whereas I was the [Random Guy Caught Up in the Summoning Spell].
As for our ‘Skill Set’, the three Heroes had outrageous sounding skills rolling after their names like [Holy Sword Technique], [Holy Spear Technique] and [Sacred Magic].
In fact, I too have a skill you know? My one skill is called… [Net Super]…
Because it’s clearly not a combat skill, I am automatically treated like garbage.
Furthermore, the King of the country who had summoned us looked really shady.
As a veteran lightnovel reader, I can read the atmosphere well enough to come to the conclusion that ‘This is a bad world to be summoned into’.
Thus, it is decided. No matter what, I must get out of this castle as soon as possible and escape from this rotten country!

Bookmark
Followed 2 people

Editor's Note

💡 The "Cozy" Trap. Honestly, don't let the "Hero Summoning" start fool you. Within ten chapters, the political tension evaporates, and the story pivots entirely into a travelogue about high-end groceries and monster steaks. If you’re looking for a revolution, you’re in the wrong place.

Mofu Mofu Energy. The real stars aren't Mukouda; they are Fel (the Fenrir), Sui (the baby slime), and Dora-chan. Their interactions—mostly demanding seconds of ginger pork—are the literal heartbeat of the series.

The "Stat Boost" Secret. Not gonna lie, the "Online Supermarket" skill is low-key terrifying. The fact that modern Japanese energy drinks and snacks give literal RPG stat boosts makes Mukouda the most dangerous "support" character in existence, even if he's too busy frying onions to realize it.

Repetitive Rhythm. You have to be okay with a loop. Mukouda travels => Monsters get killed => Mukouda cooks => Gods demand tribute. It’s a comfort read, not a complex epic.640+ chapters of food porn, fluffy familiars, and a salaryman just trying to avoid a 9-to-5 in another world. Ongoing.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–50 (The Great Escape): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. Watching Mukouda realize he’s been summoned by a "shady" king and noping out of there is incredibly refreshing. The initial contract with Fel is peak comedy.

Ch. 51–250 (The Taming & Offering Arc): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Expansion. Sui joins the party, and the Gods/Goddesses start acting like obsessed fans on a livestream. This is where the world-building is at its most charming.

Ch. 251–450 (The Dungeon & Real Estate Phase): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Plateau. Mukouda amasses more money than some countries. The tension dips significantly here as he settles into a rhythm of wholesale cosmetics and mansion-buying.

Ch. 451–640+ (The Infinite Travelogue): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Comfort Zone. It remains consistent. If you still love the recipe descriptions, you'll stay. If you wanted a "final boss," you might start skimming.

WebNovelDB Review

7 /10
The ultimate "brain-bleach" novel. It excels as a culinary slice-of-life but often falters if judged by standard Isekai action metrics.

Culinary Detail: 10/10. The author clearly loves food. The descriptions of "Rock Bird" oyakodon or "Orc" tonkatsu are detailed enough to make you hungry in real life.

Character Dynamics: 8/10. The "dad" energy Mukouda brings to his group of overpowered pets is wholesome. The Gods' petty squabbles over limited-edition sweets are a highlight.

Protagonist: 5/10. Mukouda is a "cowardly uncle" archetype. While realistic for a salaryman, his constant cowering even when protected by a literal God-tier Fenrir can be frustrating for readers who want even a little growth.

Stakes/Conflict: 2/10. There are virtually none. His familiars can delete S-Rank threats in a single paragraph. The biggest "conflict" is usually running out of soy sauce.

The Good: No forced romance, no harem cringe, and a very unique take on how "modern items" would actually break a fantasy economy. It’s pure, unadulterated "comfy."

The Bad: It is extremely repetitive. Some chapters are literally 80% cooking instructions. If you don't care about how to properly marinate wyvern meat, you'll find yourself skipping a lot of text.

The Archetype: The Reluctant Personal Chef. He didn't want the adventure; he just wanted to survive. Now he's the sugar daddy for half the celestial realm.

Final Verdict: Read Tondemo Skill if you need a break from edgy, dark fantasy. It’s the literary equivalent of a warm bowl of miso soup. Just don't expect the MC to ever grow a backbone—he’s too busy being a master of the frying pan.
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Mukouda (Chef/Banker), Fel (The Muscle), Sui (The Secret Weapon), Dora-chan (The Aerial Support).
Power System: The "Net Super" Skill: Allows Mukouda to buy anything from a modern Japanese supermarket using the local currency. Includes a 50kg "Item Box" capacity (at first).
Themes: Culinary Tourism, the comfort of the mundane, the absurdity of modern convenience in a medieval setting, and the bond between a "pet parent" and his supernatural companions.

Reading Progress

Not Started Chapters: 0 Rating: -

Community Reviews

Have you read this novel? Share your thoughts with the community!

Consider sharing:
• What moment surprised you the most?
• How would you rate the character development?
• Would you recommend this to other readers?

Comment

0 0 votes
Novel Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted

Options

not work with dark mode
Reset
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x