So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?

So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? (Japanese: 転生ゴブリンだけど質問ある？, Hepburn: Tensei Goburin Dakedo Shitsumon Aru?) is a Japanese manga series that flips the isekai genre on its head. Written by Nazuna Miki and illustrated by Tsukasa Araki, the story follows Akira Yagami, an ordinary office worker who dies saving a child from traffic and awakens in a fantasy world as a goblin, the lowliest of monsters. Goblins here live only seven days, and adventurers hunt them for sport. Akira must use his wits and past-life knowledge to survive, rising from a short-lived monster to a goblin aristocrat, with demons, elves, and dragons drawn to him. The series blends dark humor with gritty survival drama, exploring class, prejudice, and social hierarchy.

First serialized in Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump service in February 2020, the manga has been compiled into 14 volumes as of March 2026. The English edition is published by Yen Press, with Volume 1 available in print and digital formats. An anime television series produced by Bakkka and directed by Ryota Kawahara is set to premiere in October 2026, with a teaser trailer released on March 25, 2026. Additional cast and theme song artists were announced in July 2026. The series has gained a dedicated following for its subversive premise and sharp social commentary, offering a fresh take on the reincarnation formula. [edit]