Reborn to Master the Blade Novel, Manga and More Join Yen Press Lineup
Yen Press hopped on Twitter this morning to reveal some new announcements, including both the original Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire novel series and its manga adaptation, as well as a novel by NIJISANJI VTuber Kurusu Natsume. Let’s take a closer look at those additions and everything else that’s on the way.
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Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire (Light novel)
Author: Hayaken
Illustrator: Nagu
NEW NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENT: Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire ♀
Hero-King Inglis’s last wish is to live again as a warrior. After being reborn as a girl and getting rejected from the knighthood, she sets out to be the most extraordinary squire ever! pic.twitter.com/FUX4rVoNaj
— Yen Press (@yenpress) April 27, 2023
Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire (Manga)
Original Author: Hayaken
Original Designs: Nagu
Manga Adaptation: Moto Kuromura
NEW MANGA ANNOUNCEMENT: Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire ♀
On his deathbed, a hero king wishes that in his next life, he can focus on mastering swordsmanship. A goddess answers his call, but the old king reincarnates as…a cute girl?! pic.twitter.com/pI3Xj0J9sT
— Yen Press (@yenpress) April 27, 2023
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time (Manga)
Author: Mato Kousaka
Illustrator: Suzu Yuuki
NEW MANGA ANNOUNCEMENT: I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time
Alina signed up to be a receptionist for the Adventurers Guild but her dream gig is an overtime nightmare! To save herself from paperwork, she secretly beats down monsters herself. pic.twitter.com/QOrUvoU8Fb
— Yen Press (@yenpress) April 27, 2023
If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love (Novel)
Author: Don Haruna
Illustrator: Chiru Ukai
NEW NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENT: If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love
The awkward yet heartwarming love story of a scorned, incompetent villainess and an unapproachable, genius villain. pic.twitter.com/htziKREJ1C
— Yen Press (@yenpress) April 27, 2023
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans (Novel)
Author: Kurusu Natsume
NEW NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENT: A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans
Rei finds himself teaching at a school for demi-humans who want to become full-fledged human beings! Can someone who dislikes humans teach others about humankind?@kurusu72me @jingaikyoshitsu pic.twitter.com/9MhtrQ3J7x
— Yen Press (@yenpress) April 27, 2023
Crunchyroll streams the anime adaptation of Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire and describes the story like so:
After living a life devoted to serving his country and people, Inglis’ one wish to be free of a king’s burden and to train was actually heard, but as a beautiful girl! Reborn in the far future as a daughter to renowned knights, Inglis can now focus on mastering the martial arts. A wish has been granted, and Inglis will be on the front lines fulfilling the dream of becoming the strongest knight.
Source: Yen Press on Twitter
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