Volume 1 of the manga Just Clearing Slimes from the Drain Every Day — For Some Reason, the Elites Won’t Stop Staring at Me (Japanese title: 排水溝につまったスライムを日々かたづけるだけの底辺職、なぜか実力者たちの熱い視線を集めてしまう) went on sale on November 9, 2026, published by Kodansha. The series is written by Nikita Kitagawa (北川ニキタ) and illustrated by Natsukawa Iriguchi (夏川入口), and is currently serialized in the online magazine Magazine Pocket.

Story Synopsis

Setsu is an F-rank adventurer living in the rural town of Ragbart. In his previous life, he died from overwork at a ruthless company, only to find himself reincarnated in a new world. Determined not to repeat his past mistakes, Setsu resolves to live simply — working efficiently, keeping a low profile, and avoiding all unnecessary trouble.

He takes on the one job nobody else wants: clearing slimes that clog the town’s drainage ditches. It’s unglamorous work, but it suits him just fine. That peace is shattered, however, when Lilia, a skilled female swordswoman, notices that Setsu’s abilities are anything but ordinary. She begins following him relentlessly, refusing to leave him alone.

Before long, powerful individuals from all around start turning their attention toward Setsu — entirely against his wishes. The modest, uneventful life he had carefully built for himself starts to unravel, one unwanted encounter at a time.

Product Details

• Title: 排水溝につまったスライムを日々かたづけるだけの底辺職、なぜか実力者たちの熱い視線を集めてしまう Vol. 1
• Original Story: Nikita Kitagawa (北川ニキタ)
• Art: Natsukawa Iriguchi (夏川入口)
• Publisher: Kodansha (講談社)
• Release Date: November 9, 2026
• Serialized In: Magazine Pocket (digital)