Light Novel

Death March Kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyōsōkyoku is a web novel written by Hiro Ainana at user-generated content site Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2013. It was later adapted into a light novel in 2014, inspiration for the manga and then anime.

Plot Summary
Programmer Ichirou Suzuki is transported to another world. In a foreign land, he finds that life is an adventure that's sometimes fun, sometimes serious, and full of girls.

Light Novel
Republished as a light novel with illustrations done by shri. First volume was released by Fujimi Shobo in March 2014. Since then 12 volumes + 1 Ex have been released.

English version licensed by Yen Press.