Sukuu Mae Ni Onesan... | Taisei Zero Yuusha -sekai O

Abstract This paper examines the thematic and structural elements of the Japanese web novel Taisei Zero Yuusha -Sekai o Sukuu Mae ni Onesan... (hereafter TZY ). Unlike traditional isekai or fantasy narratives that climax with the defeat of a demon lord, TZY begins its psychological inquiry after the world has been saved. The title, translating roughly to “Great Saint Zero Hero: Before Saving the World, Big Sister...”, posits a temporal paradox—intervention before the climax. This paper argues that TZY functions as a metatextual critique of the "Chosen One" narrative, utilizing the "Onee-san" (big sister) figure not as a support character, but as a psychological prosthesis that prevents the Hero’s self-annihilation following the removal of conflict. 1. Introduction The archetype of the Yuusha (Hero) in Japanese fantasy is traditionally teleological: the Hero exists to defeat evil, and the story ends at the moment of victory. However, the contemporary light novel landscape has seen a rise in "post-completion" narratives (e.g., Oshi no Ko ’s exploration of post-fame, or Frieren ’s post-demon lord journey). TZY radicalizes this concept by introducing a character referred to only as "Oneesan" (Big Sister) who intervenes before the Hero performs the final saving act.