Outbreak Company: Moeru Shinryakusha

Born to a light novel author and an eroge artist, Kanou Shinichi is otaku royalty. Yet his arsenal consists not of magic or brawn, but an encyclopedic knowledge of manga, anime, games, and figures, paired with an almost supernatural intuition for all things "moe." When he is suddenly whisked away to a fantastical realm of elves and dragons, he expects swords and sorcery—but instead of a hero's quest, he receives a peculiar diplomatic mission: serve as a cultural ambassador, introducing the fantasy world to the wonders of otaku culture. His new life brings him into contact with a palace guard harboring secret fujoshi tendencies, a half-elf maid, and a pint-sized empress. To spread his gospel, he establishes a school, initially treating his assignment as a comedic escapade. However, the laughter quickly fades as Shinichi confronts the kingdom's grim realities: deep-seated ethnic tensions, socioeconomic strife, external threats from rival nations, and even covert sabotage from elements within the Japanese government itself. The weight of genuine political and social reform crashes down on his shoulders, forcing him to grow far beyond his initial niche. Can this self-proclaimed otaku navigate assassination plots, diplomatic landmines, and cultural barriers to truly bring "moe" to the masses and uplift the people, or will the forces of tradition and realpolitik crush his dream entirely? This is the central question of Ichirou Sakaki's light novel series, brought to life with illustrations by Yuugen—a tale that deftly blends absurd comedy with high-stakes drama.