The WORST episodes of Management of a Novice Alchemist

Every episode of Management of a Novice Alchemist ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Management of a Novice Alchemist!

For a lonely orphan, there is almost only one career path to success. That is to get a national qualification as an alchemist. After graduating from the Royal Alchemist Training Academy, which requires nothing but ability, Sarasa is presented with the rights to a store by her master. After being sent off by her generous mentor, Sarasa sets off on her journey, dreaming of a slightly elegant life as an alchemist, but upon arrival, she is shocked to find that the countryside is even more rural than she had imagined. However, even in such a place, she has to manage a store somehow to make a living.

Last Updated: 10/9/2024Network: AT-XStatus: Ended
Monsters Appeared!
star
6.52
23 votes

#1 - Monsters Appeared!

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2022

Sarasa’s skills come in handy when some gatherers run afoul of a monster, but not everyone understands that in alchemy and finance alike, there must be equivalent exchange.

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Management of a Novice Alchemist
star
6.88
8 votes

#2 - Management of a Novice Alchemist

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2022

Sarasa finally feels like she has a handle on her shop — but then she receives a letter that could set her down a new career path entirely. A final clash will decide it all!

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I Came to the Village!
star
6.91
23 votes

#3 - I Came to the Village!

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2022

Her new digs may look shabby, but there’s more to them than meets the eye. With hard work (and a little help) Sarasa will transform her situation in no time flat!

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Let's Settle Things With Money!
star
6.93
14 votes

#4 - Let's Settle Things With Money!

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2022

Iris’ father and Kate’s mother stop by for a very specific reason, but Sarasa isn’t convinced they’re telling Iris the whole story. Meanwhile, Elyn has a request for Sarasa.

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My Artifact Broke!
star
6.93
15 votes

#5 - My Artifact Broke!

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2022

Sarasa’s powers go haywire when her pendant breaks! Running the shop is tough without it, but duty calls — much to her (and her customers’) chagrin.

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I Got My Own Shop!
star
6.96
28 votes

#6 - I Got My Own Shop!

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2022

Life dealt Sarasa a bad hand, but she'll turn metaphorical lead into literal gold by passing her final alchemy exam. Highlife, here she comes! But there's just one problem...

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A Business Rival Appeared!
star
7.08
13 votes

#7 - A Business Rival Appeared!

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2022

It’s normal to have a competitor; it’s just business. But when Sarasa learns her new rival is scheming with bandits? Things just got personal.

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Let's Live Together!
star
7.09
22 votes

#8 - Let's Live Together!

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2022

Sarasa needs some assistance running her business after recent excitement left her feeling drained. Luckily she knows exactly who to ask for help!

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Let's Defeat a Salamander!
star
7.11
9 votes

#9 - Let's Defeat a Salamander!

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2022

Sarasa has a hunch the salamander slithering around the volcano is to blame for recent events, but there’s a golden opportunity lurking in this precarious situation!

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Let's Head to the Lake!
star
7.12
17 votes

#10 - Let's Head to the Lake!

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2022

A monster that could drop a rare ingredient, AND Sarasa could enjoy a trip to the lake in the bargain? Sign her up for a monster hunt!

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Let's Develop New Products!
star
7.22
18 votes

#11 - Let's Develop New Products!

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2022

Sarasa needs frostfang bat fangs, but that requires hunting them in the cave systems they live in.

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Let's Go Gather Honey!
star
7.38
16 votes

#12 - Let's Go Gather Honey!

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2022

Iris and Kate have a dept to pay. Sarasa suggests they gather fruitrot bee honey! But this quest isn’t entirely sweet…

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