Death Penalty

In Death Penalty, the world changes when towering dungeons, known as “Magic Towers”, erupt across the globe, offering fame and fortune to those courageous enough to challenge them. The protagonist, Takamichi Yoshito, is a young convenience-store clerk whose life feels utterly stuck — underpaid, overworked, belittled by his manager, and with none of the weapons or gear that the seasoned dungeon challengers flaunt.

in a risky skill called “Infinite Revival” — a power that allows the user to resurrect inside the dungeon when killed. But this extraordinary ability comes with a sinister caveat: each revival triggers a “death penalty,” a permanent debuff so severe it threatens the user’s viability as an adventurer. Initially, Yoshito fears the curse will end his dreams.

His fortunes shift when, deep within a hidden chamber of the tower, Yoshito acquires a rare skill named “Inversion.” This new power flips the script: instead of being shackled by penalties, he starts converting them into strengths—even turning his setbacks into power. With this transformation, Yoshito evolves from the un-equipped underdog into a formidable player in the dungeon arena. Yet the journey is fraught with danger — not just monstrous foes, but the very mechanics of the system that once condemned him.

The series blends the adrenaline of dungeon-crawl action with the existential weight of risk and rebirth. Yoshito’s story is not only about survival and strength but about redefining what “penalty” means when even your failures can become your weapons. Can he overcome the system designed to exploit him? And in doing so, will he save the world from the “Magic Tower” menace—or become its next victim?