Management of a Novice Alchemist — Season 1
About this season
For a lonely orphan, there is almost only one career path to success. That is to get a national qualification as an alchemist. After graduating from the Royal Alchemist Training Academy, which requires nothing but ability, Sarasa is presented with the rights to a store by her master. After being sent off by her generous mentor, Sarasa sets off on her journey, dreaming of a slightly elegant life as an alchemist, but upon arrival, she is shocked to find that the countryside is even more rural than she had imagined. However, even in such a place, she has to manage a store somehow to make a living.
Episodes (12)
1. Got a Shop!
6.0Aired 3 October 2022 • 24 min
Sarasa, who attends alchemist training school, is approaching the day of her graduation exam. She has studied hard for 5 years, hoping to have a shop like her parents, who passed away. Her hard work finally pays off - but something goes wrong during the exam. If you don't pass, you can't become an alchemist! What are you going to do, Sarasa!?
2. I've Arrived at the Village!
5.5Aired 10 October 2022 • 24 min
Sarasa left the royal capital, where she was comfortable, and was familiar, and came to Yoku Village, where her new shop is located. She asks Lorea, the daughter of the grocery store, and Els, her neighbor, to introduce her to the villagers, but she struggles with unfamiliar communication and becomes depressed. Can Sarasa really run a store?
3. A Monster Appears!
5.8Aired 17 October 2022 • 24 min
Sarasa’s skills come in handy when some gatherers run afoul of a monster, but not everyone understands that in alchemy and finance alike, there must be equivalent exchange.
4. Let's Live Together!
7.5Aired 24 October 2022 • 24 min
Sarasa needs some assistance running her business after recent excitement left her feeling drained. Luckily she knows exactly who to ask for help!
5. Develop a New Product!
7.0Aired 31 October 2022 • 24 min
Lorea brings up the idea of putting a refrigerator in the kitchen. Sarasa heads to the cave with Iris, Kate, Andre and others to hunt the "ice-fang bat" that has a cooling material. But her companions didn't know that there is a trap that deals a lot of damage in the cave...
6. Let's Go to the Lake!
4.7Aired 7 November 2022 • 24 min
A monster that could drop a rare ingredient, AND Sarasa could enjoy a trip to the lake in the bargain? Sign her up for a monster hunt!
7. My Artifact Broke!
7.5Aired 14 November 2022 • 24 min
Sarasa’s powers go haywire when her pendant breaks! Running the shop is tough without it, but duty calls — much to her (and her customers’) chagrin.
8. A Business Rival Appeared!
7.0Aired 21 November 2022 • 24 min
It’s normal to have a competitor; it’s just business. But when Sarasa learns her new rival is scheming with bandits? Things just got personal.
9. Let's Go Gather Honey!
7.5Aired 28 November 2022 • 24 min
Iris and Kate have a dept to pay. Sarasa suggests they gather fruitrot bee honey! But this quest isn’t entirely sweet…
10. Let's Settle Things with Money!
6.5Aired 5 December 2022 • 24 min
Iris’ father and Kate’s mother stop by for a very specific reason, but Sarasa isn’t convinced they’re telling Iris the whole story. Meanwhile, Elyn has a request for Sarasa.
11. Let's Defeat a Salamander!
7.0Aired 12 December 2022 • 24 min
Sarasa has a hunch the salamander slithering around the volcano is to blame for recent events, but there’s a golden opportunity lurking in this precarious situation!
12. Management of a Novice Alchemist
7.0Aired 19 December 2022 • 24 min
Sarasa finally feels like she has a handle on her shop — but then she receives a letter that could set her down a new career path entirely. A final clash will decide it all!