# Return from Death

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***Return from Death*** (死に戻りの魔法学校生活を、元恋人とプロローグから(※ただし好感度はゼロ), *Shinimodori no Mahō Gakkō Seikatsu o, Moto Koibito to Purorōgu kara (Tadashi Kōkando wa Zero)*) is a Japanese [light novel](/source/Light_novel) series written by Eiko Mutsuhana and illustrated by Yugiri Aika. It was initially serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website [Shōsetsuka ni Narō](/source/Sh%C5%8Dsetsuka_ni_Nar%C5%8D) between October 2020 and January 2021. It was later acquired by [Earth Star Entertainment](/source/Earth_Star_Entertainment) who released it under their Earth Star Luna light novel imprint between June 2021 and April 2022. A [manga](/source/Manga) adaptation, titled ***Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me***, illustrated by Gin Shirakawa began serialization on [Kadokawa Corporation](/source/Kadokawa_Corporation)'s *ComicWalker* and *[Niconico Seiga](/source/Niconico)* websites in January 2022.

In 2026, *Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me* won the 50th [Kodansha Manga Award](/source/Kodansha_Manga_Award) in the *[shōjo](/source/Sh%C5%8Djo_manga)* category.

## Plot

The story follows Oriana, a young girl living happily at a magic school, and her lover, Vincent. However, in the spring of her 17th year, they both mysteriously die simultaneously. Oriana, however, suddenly "awakens" after death; she has been reborn with memories of the future, and in this life, she vows to protect Vincent. Ten years later, Oriana returns to magic school and encounters her former lover, Vincent, again. But Vincent doesn't remember her at all. With zero affection from him, Oriana's overly affectionate behavior only earns her being seen as strange. Undeterred, Oriana continues to try to build a new relationship with him.

## Media

### Light novel

Written by Eiko Mutsuhana, *Return from Death* was serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website [Shōsetsuka ni Narō](/source/Sh%C5%8Dsetsuka_ni_Nar%C5%8D) from October 6, 2020, to January 5, 2021.[1] It was later acquired by [Earth Star Entertainment](/source/Earth_Star_Entertainment) who published three light novel volumes with illustrations by Yugiri Aika under its Earth Star Luna imprint from June 16, 2021, to April 15, 2022.[2][3]

In August 2021, [Cross Infinite World](/source/Cross_Infinite_World) announced that they licensed the series for digital English publication.[4] Their releases contain new illustrations by Hiyori Asahikawa and Yuki Nekozuki.[5][6]

**Original release**

**English release**

### Manga

A [manga](/source/Manga) adaptation illustrated by Gin Shirakawa began serialization on [Kadokawa Corporation](/source/Kadokawa_Corporation)'s *ComicWalker* and *[Niconico Seiga](/source/Niconico)* websites under the *FLOS Comic* brand on January 30, 2022.[7] The manga's chapters have been compiled into seven *[tankōbon](/source/Tank%C5%8Dbon)* volumes as of February 2026.[8]

In September 2023, [Seven Seas Entertainment](/source/Seven_Seas_Entertainment) announced that they licensed the manga adaptation for English publication. They publish the manga under the title ***Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me***.[9]

## Reception

By January 2025, the series had over 1 million copies in circulation.[10] The manga adaptation was ranked third at the 2024 EbookJapan Manga Awards.[11] The manga adaptation was also nominated for the tenth [Next Manga Awards](/source/Next_Manga_Award) in the web category in 2024.[12] The manga adaptation, alongside *[Itsuka Shinu nara E o Utte kara](/source/Itsuka_Shinu_nara_E_o_Utte_kara)* and *[Roaming](/source/Roaming_(graphic_novel))*, was ranked fourteenth in the 2025 edition of [Takarajimasha](/source/Takarajimasha)'s *[Kono Manga ga Sugoi!](/source/Kono_Manga_ga_Sugoi!)* guidebook's list of the best manga for female readers.[13] The manga adaptation was ranked sixth in the 18th [Manga Taishō](/source/Manga_Taish%C5%8D).[14][15] The manga adaptation was nominated for the 49th [Kodansha Manga Award](/source/Kodansha_Manga_Award) in 2025 in the *[shōjo](/source/Sh%C5%8Djo_manga)* category;[16] It won the 50th edition in the same category in 2026.[17]

## See also

- *[Hello, I am a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion!](/source/Hello,_I_am_a_Witch,_and_My_Crush_Wants_Me_to_Make_a_Love_Potion!)*, another light novel series with the same writer

## References

1. ["ja:死に戻りの魔法学校生活を、元恋人とプロローグから （※ただし好感度はゼロ）"](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n7481gn/) (in Japanese). [Shōsetsuka ni Narō](/source/Sh%C5%8Dsetsuka_ni_Nar%C5%8D). Retrieved September 3, 2024.

1. ["ja:死に戻りの魔法学校生活を、元恋人とプロローグから （※ただし好感度はゼロ）1"](https://www.earthstar.co.jp/service/detail/item-7199/) (in Japanese). [Earth Star Entertainment](/source/Earth_Star_Entertainment). Retrieved September 3, 2024.

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1. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 4, 2021). ["Cross Infinite World Licenses Return from Death Light Novel"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-04/cross-infinite-world-licenses-return-from-death-light-novel/.175877). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. Retrieved September 3, 2024.

1. ["Return from Death Volume 1"](https://www.crossinfworld.com/Return-from-Death-I-Kicked-the-Bucket-and%20Now-Back-at-Square-One-With-a-Boyfriend-Who-Doesn%E2%80%99t-Remember-Me.html). [Cross Infinite World](/source/Cross_Infinite_World). Retrieved September 3, 2024.

1. ["Return from Death Volume 2"](https://www.crossinfworld.com/Return-from-Death-I-Kicked-the-Bucket-and%20Now-Back-at-Square-One-With-a-Girlfriend-Who-Doesn%E2%80%99t-Remember-Me-Volume-2.html). [Cross Infinite World](/source/Cross_Infinite_World). Retrieved September 3, 2024.

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1. Mateo, Alex (September 27, 2023). ["Seven Seas Licenses Marriage to Kitsune-sama, Monster Cats Manga"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-09-27/seven-seas-licenses-marriage-to-kitsune-sama-monster-cats-manga/.202899). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. Retrieved September 4, 2024.

1. ["ja:『死に戻りの魔法学校生活を、元恋人とプロローグから（※ただし好感度はゼロ）』がシリーズ累計100万部を突破"](https://ln-news.com/articles/121563) (in Japanese). *LN-news.com*. January 29, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.

1. ["ja:大賞は梨川リサ「永年雇用は可能でしょうか」、ebookjapanマンガ大賞2024"](https://natalie.mu/comic/news/562111) (in Japanese). *[Comic Natalie](/source/Natalie_(website))*. Natasha, Inc. February 22, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.

1. Mateo, Alex (June 25, 2024). ["Voting Opens for Next Manga Awards 2024"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-06-25/voting-opens-for-next-manga-awards-2024/.212369). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240626013853/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-06-25/voting-opens-for-next-manga-awards-2024/.212369) June 26, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 4, 2024.

1. Cayanan, Joanna (December 12, 2024). ["Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil Full List of Top 2025 Manga"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-12/kono-manga-ga-sugoi-editors-unveil-full-list-of-top-2025-manga/.218909). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. Retrieved December 12, 2024.

1. Cayanan, Joanna (January 21, 2025). ["18th Manga Taisho Awards Nominate 10 Titles"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-01-21/18th-manga-taisho-awards-nominate-10-titles/.220276). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. Retrieved January 30, 2025.

1. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 27, 2025). ["Kiko Urino's 'Alice, Doko Made mo' Manga Wins 18th Manga Taisho Awards"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-03-27/kiko-urino-alice-doko-made-mo-manga-wins-18th-manga-taisho-awards/.222921). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. Retrieved March 27, 2025.

1. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 7, 2025). ["49th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards' Nominees Announced"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-07/49th-annual-kodansha-manga-awards-nominees-announced/.223294). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. Retrieved April 7, 2025.

1. Cayanan, Joanna (May 11, 2026). ["Gachiakuta, Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me, The Darwin Incident Win 50th Kodansha Manga Awards"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-11/gachiakuta-re-living-my-life-with-a-boyfriend-who-doesnt-remember-me-the-darwin-incident-win-50th-/.237244). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20260511063733/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-11/gachiakuta-re-living-my-life-with-a-boyfriend-who-doesnt-remember-me-the-darwin-incident-win-50th-/.237244) May 11, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 11, 2026.

## External links

- [Web novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n7481gn/) at [Shōsetsuka ni Narō](/source/Sh%C5%8Dsetsuka_ni_Nar%C5%8D) (in Japanese)
- [Light novel official website](https://www.es-luna.jp/bookdetail/8shinimodori_luna.php) (in Japanese)
- [Manga official website at *ComicWalker*](https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_005339_S) (in Japanese)
- [Manga official website at *Niconico Seiga*](https://manga.nicovideo.jp/comic/56943) (in Japanese)

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