"Shikkakumon no Saikyokenja" (しっかくもんのさいきょうけんじゃ) or "Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~" (失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～, lit. "Strongest Sage With Disqualified Crest: World's Strongest Sage Reincarnates to Become Stronger"), also known as "The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest" in English, is the Manga adaptation based on the Light Novel series of the same name written by "Shinkoshoto". The Manga adaptation is drawn by "Liver Jam & POPO (Friendly Land)", with character designs by "Huuka Kazabana".
The series has been in publication since June 2017, with new chapters being released in parts on the "Manga UP！" App, and delayed online digital release for limited time as Free Preview on "Gangan Online". The Print version is released by Square Enix under the "Gangan Comics UP！" imprint label.
The series is licensed by Square Enix Manga and Books, and has been in publication since July 2020.
Volumes[]
| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 1 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 1 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 1 | ||||
His strength limited by the magical crest with which he was born, Mathias, the world's most powerful sage, decides reincarnation is necessary to become the strongest of all. Upon his rebirth as a young boy, Mathias is thrilled to discover he's been born with the optimal crest for magical combat on his first try! Unfortunately, the world he's been born into has abysmally poor standards when it comes to magic, and everyone thinks he's still marked for failure! Now it's up to Mathias to prove everyone wrong...world's strongest sage-style!
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| Release (JP) | December 13, 2017 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757555457 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757555458 | |||
| Release (EN) | Early Digital: July 14, 2020 Print: August 11, 2020 (Square Enix Manga & Books) |
Pages | 226 | |
| ISBN (EN) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9781646090402 ISBN-10 : ISBN 1646090403 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth, Alma Lepucius | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 2 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 2 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 2 | ||||
Once the world's most powerful sage, reborn Matthias has gained the optimal crest for magical combat many thousands of years in the future. But with magical knowledge at an all-time low in this new era, no one recognizes Matthias's crest for what it is, and it will be an uphill battle for the twelve-year-old sage to prove his greatness to everyone! Fortunately, he's well on his way, having enrolled at the Second Royal Academy as a scholarship student and begun his new school life with the lovely Lurie and Alma in tow!
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| Release (JP) | March 13, 2018 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757556621 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757556624 | |||
| Release (EN) | October 13, 2020 (Square Enix Manga & Books) | Pages | 200 | |
| ISBN (EN) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9781646090419 ISBN-10 : ISBN 1646090411 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth, Alma Lepucius | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 3 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 3 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 3 | ||||
Life at the Second Royal Academy starts off with a bang for erstwhile sage Matthias. When a demon infiltrates the school, it's Matthias who takes him out using his shiny new magical crest. But while Matthias might have won this battle, he's also just started a war! Thanks to Matthias's victory, the demon realm begins preparations for invading the human world! Will Matthias and his true power be ready and waiting for them?
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| Release (JP) | June 13, 2018 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757557413 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757557418 | |||
| Release (EN) | January 26, 2021 (Square Enix Manga & Books) | Pages | 184 | |
| ISBN (EN) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9781646090457 ISBN-10 : ISBN 1646090454 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth, Alma Lepucius | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 4 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 4 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 4 | ||||
The magician once known as a great sage has--in search of greater power--reincarnated himself far into the future. His new self has acquired the strongest crest for magical combat, but in an era where magic principles are all backwards, that crest is looked down on as the "crest of failure"... It turns out that evil demons were the ones who sowed disinformation and confusion about crests and magic, and now, those very demons seek to invade the capital and destroy all humans who know this secret.
The sage, Matthias, uses all manner of strategies to fight back against these powerful demons! | ||||
| Release (JP) | September 13, 2018 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757558403 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757558406 | |||
| Release (EN) | July 27, 2021 (Square Enix Manga & Books) | Pages | 184 | |
| ISBN (EN) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9781646090464 ISBN-10 : ISBN 1646090462 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth, Alma Lepucius, Iris (Dragon form) | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 5 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 5 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 5 | ||||
The magician once known as a great sage has--in search of greater power--reincarnated himself far into the future. His new self has acquired the strongest crest for magical combat, but in an era where magic principles are all backwards, that crest is looked down on as the "crest of failure"... It turns out that evil demons were the ones who sowed disinformation and confusion about crests and magic, and now, those very demons seek to invade the capital and destroy all humans who know this secret.
Matthias still doesn't have the powerful spells and physical abilities that he did prior to his reincarnation, but he uses his wits and creativity to take down the mighty demons! | ||||
| Release (JP) | December 13, 2018 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757559394 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757559399 | |||
| Release (EN) | September 28, 2021 (Square Enix Manga & Books) | Pages | 196 | |
| ISBN (EN) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9781646090471 ISBN-10 : ISBN 1646090470 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Iris | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 6 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 6 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 6 | ||||
Once the world's most powerful sage, reborn Matthias has gained the optimal crest for magical combat many thousands of years in the future. But with magical knowledge at an all-time low in this new era, no one recognizes Matthias's crest for what it is, and it will be an uphill battle for the twelve-year-old sage to prove his greatness to everyone!
With the demons seeking to eliminate all who are aware of their plot to cripple mankind through magic disinformation, Matthias stands on the frontline of the battle...but he's not alone! He's got the legendary dragon Iris by his side, not to mention the students of the Second Academy who've been training to unleash their full potential. Together, they'll fight back against the all-powerful demons! | ||||
| Release (JP) | March 13, 2019 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757560390 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757560397 | |||
| Release (EN) | November 23, 2021 (Square Enix Manga & Books) | Pages | 176 | |
| ISBN (EN) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9781646090488 ISBN-10 : ISBN 1646090489 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 7 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 7 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 7 | ||||
Once the world's most powerful sage, reborn Matthias has gained the optimal crest for magical combat many thousands of years in the future. But with magical knowledge at an all-time low in this new era, no one recognizes Matthias's crest for what it is, and it will be an uphill battle for the twelve-year-old sage to prove his greatness to everyone!
The demons assault the Second Academy, which has gotten wise to their plot to cripple mankind through magic disinformation, with a veritable legion of summoned monsters to destroy everyone with knowledge of their scheme. But while the freshly trained up students of the Second Academy are faring well enough, things take a turn for the worse when the overwhelming Void Eater appears. How can Matthias possibly stand against a monster that towers over even the towers of the capital?! | ||||
| Release (JP) | June 12, 2019 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757561571 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757561571 | |||
| Release (EN) | March 22, 2022 (Square Enix Manga & Books) | Pages | 192 | |
| ISBN (EN) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9781646090495 ISBN-10 : ISBN 1646090497 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Alma Lepucius | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 8 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 8 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 8 | ||||
Former Strongest Sage Matthias's fight to protect mankind continues, with the demons launching all manner of attacks to destroy everyone with knowledge of their plot to weaken humanity through misinformation about magic!
Now the demons are out to manipulate the Dracopulse Lines—channels of hidden magical power flowing deep underground—for their wicked schemes, and Matthias is on to them! He makes for Maze City, which sits atop a massive dungeon and one of the all-important Dracopulse Lines. No doubt, this will prove to be yet another tale to add to Matty's new legend! | ||||
| Release (JP) | September 12, 2019 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757562943 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757562942 | |||
| Release (EN) | July 26, 2022 (Square Enix Manga & Books) | Pages | 192 | |
| ISBN (EN) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9781646090501 ISBN-10 : ISBN 1646090500 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Iris | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 9 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 9 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 9 | ||||
Former Strongest Sage Matthias's fight to protect mankind continues, with the demons launching all manner of attacks to destroy everyone with knowledge of their plot to weaken humanity through misinformation about magic!
To rout the demons who are hatching a plot involving the Dracopulse Line that runs beneath Maze City, Matthias must contend with the corrupt lord of the city and a trap-happy demon who lies in wait underground! | ||||
| Release (JP) | December 12, 2019 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757564213 ISBN-10 : ISBN 475756421X | |||
| Release (EN) | November 22, 2022 (Square Enix Manga & Books) | Pages | 182 | |
| ISBN (EN) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9781646090952 ISBN-10 : ISBN 1646090950 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 10 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 10 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 10 | ||||
| Release (JP) | March 12, 2020 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757565586 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757565585 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth, Alma Lepucius, Iris | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 11 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 11 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 11 | ||||
| Release (JP) | June 12, 2020 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757566873 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757566875 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth, Alma Lepucius, Iris, Gilus | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 12 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 12 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 12 | ||||
| Release (JP) | September 12, 2020 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757568419 ISBN-10 : ISBN 475756841X | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Gilus | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 13 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 13 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 13 | ||||
| Release (JP) | December 11, 2020 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757569966 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757569963 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth, Alma Lepucius, Iris (Dragon form) | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 14 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 14 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 14 | ||||
| Release (JP) | March 12, 2021 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757571464 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757571461 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth, Alma Lepucius | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 15 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 15 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 15 | ||||
| Release (JP) | June 11, 2021 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757573123 ISBN-10 : ISBN 475757312X | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Greville | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 16 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 16 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 16 | ||||
| Release (JP) | September 10, 2021 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757574816 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757574819 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 17 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 17 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 17 | ||||
| Release (JP) | December 10, 2021 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757576346 ISBN-10 : ISBN 475757634X | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Gaius | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 18 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 18 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 18 | ||||
| Release (JP) | March 11, 2022 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757578210 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757578210 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Gilas | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 19 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 19 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 19 | ||||
| Release (JP) | June 10, 2022 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757579705 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757579705 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Iris (Shikkakumon) | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 20 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 20 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 20 | ||||
| Release (JP) | September 12, 2022 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757581463 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757581467 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 21 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 21 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 21 | ||||
| Release (JP) | December 12, 2022 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757583122 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757583125 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 22 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 22 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 22 | ||||
| Release (JP) | March 10, 2023 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757584747 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757584741 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Alma Lepucius | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 23 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 23 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 23 | ||||
| Release (JP) | June 12, 2023 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757586178 ISBN-10 : ISBN 4757586175 | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Iris | |||
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| Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja ~ Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita ~ 24 失格紋の最強賢者 ～世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました～ 24 The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, Volume 24 | ||||
| Release (JP) | September 12, 2023 (Square Enix) | Pages | ||
| ISBN (JP) | ISBN-13 : ISBN 9784757588028 ISBN-10 : ISBN 475758802X | |||
| Cover Character(s) | Matthias Hildesheimer, Lurie Abendroth | |||
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Non-Volume Chapters[]
Series
Web Novel
Light Novel
| Shikkakumon | v01 • v02 • v03 • v04 • v05 • v06 • v07 • v08 • v09 • v10 • v11 • v12 • v13 • v14 • v15 Illustrations |
| Senmetsumadou | v01 • v02 Illustrations |
Manga
| Shikkakumon | List of Chapters • Short Story |
| Senmetsumadou | List of Chapters • Short Story |