The popular manga adaptation of Kei Sazane’s light novel series, Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? (Naze Boku no Sekai wo Dare mo Oboeteinainoka?), has officially concluded, bringing the saga of Kai and his forgotten world to an end. The final chapter was published in Kadokawa’s Monthly Comic Alive magazine, with the 14th and final compiled book volume scheduled to ship on November 21st. This conclusion marks a significant moment for fans who have followed Kai’s journey to restore his world and the memories of those he holds dear.
The Premise: A World Overwritten and a Hero Forgotten
The story of Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? introduces readers to Kai, a young man living in a world where humanity triumphed over five warring races thanks to the hero Sid. However, Kai witnesses his reality being “overwritten,” and he awakens in an altered world where humanity lost the great war, demons rule, and, most crucially, no one remembers him or the hero Sid. This “World Reincarnation” or “overwrite” is a central mystery, a revision of fate that Kai, with the help of the mysterious girl Rinne, endeavors to undo.
Kai inherits the sword and martial arts of the forgotten hero Sid and sets out to challenge the powerful hostile races now reigning supreme. His quest is driven by the desire to understand why his world was changed and to restore the true history and the memories of those he knows.
Key Narrative Arcs Leading to the End
Throughout the series, Kai’s journey is characterized by several overarching conflicts and revelations:
Confronting Last Riser and World Reincarnation
A recurring antagonist in the series is Last Riser, a powerful entity attempting to perform further world reincarnations or revisions. Kai, Rinne, and their allies frequently find themselves in battles against Last Riser, who has the ability to reappear in new bodies even after being destroyed. The true nature of Last Riser is hinted at, with some fan theories even suggesting a connection to the term “rasterizer,” implying a meta-narrative about a video game or simulated reality.
Unveiling the Truth Behind the Overwrite
The core mystery revolves around the “World Reincarnation” event that erased Kai’s original timeline. It is revealed that this phenomenon was orchestrated by one of the Four Heroes, excluding Vanessa, and is a revision of fate that can only be perceived by those with a “code holder”. As Kai delves deeper, he uncovers layers of deception and forgotten history, struggling to piece together the events that led to his world being overwritten.
The Role of Rinne and Other Allies
Rinne, a girl with angelic and demonic wings, becomes a pivotal ally for Kai. She possesses knowledge of the original timeline with Sid and assists Kai in his battles against the formidable foes he encounters. Other characters like Jeanne, Ashran, Saki, and eventually Rikugen Kyoko, join Kai’s cause, contributing to the fight against Last Riser and the forces that seek to maintain the rewritten world.
The Manga’s Final Resolution
While specific chapter-by-chapter details of the manga’s conclusion are not extensively detailed in public summaries, the overall trajectory points towards a climactic confrontation with Last Riser and a resolution to the “World Reincarnation” phenomenon. The final battles involve Kai, Rinne, and other key characters working together to overcome the seemingly endless resurrections of Last Riser.
The ending aims to provide answers regarding the origin of the world’s overwriting and the fate of Kai’s original timeline. It explores themes of memory, identity, and the perseverance of truth against a fabricated reality. While the anime adaptation took some liberties and introduced anime-original content towards its latter half, the manga is generally considered to have followed the light novel‘s narrative more diligently. Fans seeking the full and original story are often directed to the light novels or the manga from the beginning, as the manga’s artwork is highly praised for elevating the action sequences.
The 14th volume, which contains the final chapters, will offer a definitive conclusion to Kai’s arduous journey, revealing whether he succeeds in restoring his forgotten world and the memories of everyone within it. The ending is expected to tie up the loose ends surrounding the “World Reincarnation” and the true history of the five races.
