Deviate" noun /ˈdiːvɪət/

another term for deviant (noun).

departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behaviour.

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest (Japanese title: ありふれた職業で世界最強, Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou) is an anime adaptation based on the light novel series written by Ryo Shirakome and illustrated by Takayaki. The story follows Hajime Nagumo, a high school student who, along with his classmates, is suddenly summoned to a fantasy world to serve as heroes. However, unlike his peers, who receive powerful abilities, Hajime is given an ordinary and seemingly weak transmutation skill.

During a dungeon exploration, Hajime is betrayed by one of his classmates and falls deep into the abyss, where he faces dangerous monsters and struggles to survive. In the process, Hajime undergoes a transformation, discarding his kindness for sheer survival instinct and power. He crafts powerful weapons, gaining extraordinary strength and abilities, eventually setting off on a journey to return to the surface. Along the way, Hajime encounters new allies, including Yue, a vampire princess, and others who join him in his quest for revenge and survival.

The anime blends elements of action, dark fantasy, and harem, focusing on Hajime's evolution from a weak and vulnerable character to one of the strongest beings in this new world. It explores themes of betrayal, survival, and the pursuit of strength.

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Hajime Nagumo:

Hajime Nagumo is the protagonist of Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest (Japanese: ありふれた職業で世界最強). He is a high school student who, along with his classmates, is transported to a fantasy world to serve as a hero. Unlike his classmates, who receive powerful abilities, Hajime is given the seemingly weak transmutation skill, making him an easy target for bullying and ridicule.

During an expedition in a dangerous labyrinth, Hajime is betrayed by one of his classmates and falls into the abyss. Left to die, he undergoes a dramatic transformation, discarding his once kind and gentle personality to survive in the harsh environment. Through sheer will and resourcefulness, Hajime uses his transmutation skill to craft powerful weapons and becomes incredibly strong. As he climbs out of the abyss, he forges new alliances, most notably with Yue, a vampire princess, and other companions who join him on his journey.

Hajime's character is defined by his drive for survival, vengeance, and his desire to return to his world. Despite his cold and ruthless exterior, especially toward his enemies, he cares deeply for his companions and will go to great lengths to protect them. His journey is one of transformation, both in terms of his physical power and his emotional growth, as he reconciles his dark past with his new identity as one of the strongest beings in the fantasy world.

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