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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.

Genres:AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:AT-X

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Management of a Novice Alchemist" is "Let's Live Together!", rated 6.9/10 from 9 user votes. It was directed by Mizuki Sasaki and written by Hiroko Fukuda. "Let's Live Together!" aired on 10/24/2022 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "I've Arrived at the Village!".

  • Let's Live Together!
    6.9/10 9 votes

    #1 - Let's Live Together!

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2022-10-24

    Sarasa needs some assistance running her business after recent excitement left her feeling drained. Luckily she knows exactly who to ask for help!

    Director: Mizuki Sasaki

    Writer: Hiroko Fukuda

  • I've Arrived at the Village!
    6.6/10 9 votes

    #2 - I've Arrived at the Village!

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2022-10-10

    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?

    Director: Yuki Kanezawa

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

  • A Monster Appears!
    6.6/10 9 votes

    #3 - A Monster Appears!

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2022-10-17

    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.

    Director: Akira Kato

    Writer: Kazuho Hyoudou

  • Develop a New Product!
    6.5/10 9 votes

    #4 - Develop a New Product!

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2022-10-31

    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...

    Director: Shigeki Awai

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

  • Let's Go to the Lake!
    6.4/10 8 votes

    #5 - Let's Go to the Lake!

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2022-11-07

    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!

    Director: Chihiro Kumano

    Writer: Hiroko Fukuda

  • Got a Shop!
    6.2/10 13 votes

    #6 - Got a Shop!

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2022-10-03

    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!?

    Director: Marina Maki

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

  • A Business Rival Appeared!
    5.9/10 8 votes

    #7 - A Business Rival Appeared!

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2022-11-21

    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.

    Director: Hideki Tonokatsu

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

  • My Artifact Broke!
    5.8/10 8 votes

    #8 - My Artifact Broke!

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2022-11-14

    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.

    Director: Yuki Kanezawa

    Writer: Kazuho Hyoudou

  • Let's Go Gather Honey!
    5.8/10 7 votes

    #9 - Let's Go Gather Honey!

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2022-11-28

    Iris and Kate have a dept to pay. Sarasa suggests they gather fruitrot bee honey! But this quest isn’t entirely sweet…

    Director: Shuuji Yoshida

    Writer: Hiroko Fukuda

  • Let's Settle Things with Money!
    5.8/10 9 votes

    #10 - Let's Settle Things with Money!

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2022-12-05

    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.

    Director: Yuri Hagiwara

    Writer: Kazuho Hyoudou

  • Let's Defeat a Salamander!
    5.5/10 8 votes

    #11 - Let's Defeat a Salamander!

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2022-12-12

    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!

    Director: Marina Maki

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

  • Management of a Novice Alchemist
    5.2/10 10 votes

    #12 - Management of a Novice Alchemist

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2022-12-19

    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!

    Director: Chihiro Kumano

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi