Sano Shohei is fed up. His fiancée left him, and he’s sick of dealing with people. What’s a guy to do in the face of intense burnout and social exhaustion? Why, buy a mountain, of course! Sano abandons his life in the city and becomes a recluse, far away from the trappings of modern society. There’s just one problem: He’s actually kind of lonely... Sano thinks he’s found the solution, but he gets more than he bargained for when he buys three colored chicks from a festival stall to keep him company—not only do they grow rapidly and develop reptilian tails, but they seem to be able to talk! Between learning the ropes of mountain living, getting acquainted with his rural neighbors, and raising his questionable but adorable chickens, Sano’s got a lot on his plate. Long story short, his solitary new life might turn out to be more exciting than he anticipated!
Long Story Short, I’m Living in the Mountains It is also Known as: 前略、山暮らしを始めました。, Zenryaku, Yama Kurashi wo Hajimemashita.
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life , Fantasy , Countryside
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Top 5 Light Novel Like Long Story Short, I’m Living in the Mountains (Zenryaku, Yama Kurashi wo Hajimemashita.) [2026 List]
5. Chika's Forest
Chika Ono spent most of her life in the city, but due to her mother being sent overseas for work, she goes to live in the countryside with her father for a year. After finally returning to the place she sent the first few years of her life, she soon realizes she can see the spirits and mystical creatures of the forest. The memories of when she lived in the forest are still hazy, but the creatures of the forest still remember her. Will Chika be able to uncover the secrets of the forest and her forgotten memories?
Chika's Forest has finished publishing and it has 22 Chapters. It is also Known as: Chika no Mori, Chika's Forest
4. Daocaoren De Shouhuzhe
The farm boy Nongnong loved the scarecrow his grandfather made. A prayer to the farm goddess awakened the scarecrow's consciousness. Nongnong decided that he will help the scarecrow to become a real human.
Note: Grand Prize winner of the 2020 Kyoto International Manga Anime Award in the manga category.
Guardian of the Scarecrow has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: 稻草人的守護者, Daocaoren De Shouhuzhe
3. Youkoso Genkai Shuuraku e!
A human girl and some monster girls try to revitalize their shrinking village.
Kamiyama village is considered a "ghost town", with an ever declining population. However, the mythical creatures known as "genjuu" who live there aren't counted towards the population total. The human girl Akane gets forced into the role of the Kamiyama village Public Outreach Committee president.
Youkoso Genkai Shuuraku e! has finished publishing and it has 20 Chapters. It is also Known as: ようこそ幻界集落へ!, Youkoso Genkai Syuraku He!, Youkoso Genkai Syuraku E!
2. Maou ga Inaka ni Totsuidara
A girl who calls herself the Demon Lord falls onto an elementary school teacher living in the countryside, and they decide to get married!
A romantic comedy about a cute couple's life in the countryside, that happens to include the Demon Lord!
If a Demon Lord Were to Get Married in the Countryside has finished publishing and it has 37 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔王が田舎に嫁いだら, Maou ga Inaka ni Totsuidara
1. Farmer Of Spirits
After training for 11 years to reach superhuman status, I gave up on my dream and returned to the family farm. But suddenly, Hawa appeared! She’s a powerful farming spirit who can make anything grow—even produce that enhances people’s powers. Now I’ve got my superhuman ID card, more spirits-friends, mouthwatering Grade A+ crops, and quests! Will Hawa and her friends lead us all to fame and fortune and change our lives forever?
Farmer Of Spirits has finished publishing and it has 192 Chapters. It is also Known as: Fazendeiro Espiritual, La Ferme aux esprits, Nông dân linh hồn, ชาวสวนภูตคุมวิญญาณ, 精霊の農夫, 精靈農夫, Spirit Farmer
