Rifujin na Magonote

Mushoku Tensei creator responds to Kadokawa blaming isekai for declining profits

The creator of Mushoku Tensei, Rifujin na Magonote, responded to Kadokawa Corporation's financial report, which blamed the isekai genre for reduced profitability. The author argued that the 'narou' style of writing, characterized by market analysis and quick production, remains a powerful strategy. Kadokawa, a publisher of popular isekai titles, reported a significant contraction in operating profit for the fiscal year ended March 2026.