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 , Countryside , Fantasy , Slice of Life
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Top 5 Manga Like Long Story Short, I’m Living in the Mountains (Zenryaku, Yama Kurashi wo Hajimemashita.) [2026 List]
5. Zenryaku, Yama Kurashi wo Hajimemashita.
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 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 前略、山暮らしを始めました。, Zenryaku, Yama Kurashi wo Hajimemashita.
4. Zenryaku, Yama Kurashi wo Hajimemashita.
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 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 前略、山暮らしを始めました。, Zenryaku, Yama Kurashi wo Hajimemashita.
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. Isekai Yururi Camp
Hashira Ueki died after falling down the stairs, exhausted from overwork. As a child, he had helped to fix up the shrine of the plant god, so in gratitude, the god grants his wish to "live a laid-back life, surrounded by nature, like when he was little." However… he ended up being reincarnated into the middle of a vast wilderness surrounded by deep forest!
Isekai Yururi Camp is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 異世界ゆるりキャンプ, Isekai Yururi Camp
1. 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
