How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom | |
![]() Cover of the first light novel volume. | |
現実主義勇者の王国再建記 (Genjitsushugi Yūsha no Ōkoku Saikenki) | |
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Genre | Isekai, Adventure, Romance, Harem |
Novel series | |
Written by | Dojyomaru |
Published by | Shōsetsuka ni Narō (2014–2016) Pixiv (2016–present) |
Original run | 2014 – present |
Light novel | |
Written by | Dojyomaru |
Illustrated by | Fuyuyuki |
Published by | Overlap |
English publisher |
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Imprint | Overlap Bunko |
Demographic | Male |
Original run | May 25, 2016 – present |
Volumes | 12 |
Manga | |
Written by | Dojyomaru |
Illustrated by | Satoshi Ueda |
Published by | Overlap |
English publisher | |
Magazine | Comic Gardo |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | July 10, 2017 – present |
Volumes | 5 |
Anime television series |
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (現実主義勇者の王国再建記, Genjitsushugi Yūsha no Ōkoku Saikenki) is a Japanese light novel series written by Dojyomaru and illustrated by Fuyuyuki. The story follows Kazuya Sōma, a humanities-student-turned-hero as he pulls on his knowledge of realism and machiavellianism in order to rebuild the kingdom. A manga adaptation by Satoshi Ueda began serialization online in Overlap's Comic Gardo manga website in July 2017. Digital publisher J-Novel Club has licensed both the light novel and manga for an English release.[1] An anime television series adaptation has been announced.
Premise
"O, Hero!"
With that clichéd line, Kazuya Souma found himself summoned to another world and his adventure——did not begin. After he presents his plan to strengthen the country economically and militarily, the king cedes the throne to him and Souma finds himself saddled with ruling the nation! What's more, he's betrothed to the king's daughter now...?! In order to get the country back on its feet, Kazuya calls the wise, the talented, and the gifted to his side. Five people gather before the newly crowned Souma. Just what are the many talents and abilities they possess...?! What path will his outlook as a realist take Kazuya and the people of his country down? A revolutionary transferred-to-another-world administrative fantasy series starts here!
Characters
Main Characters
- Kazuya Souma (相馬 一也, Sōma Kazuya)
- Summoned to another world to reportedly deal with the threat of the Demon Lord's Domain, Kazuya instead finds himself with the throne of the Kingdom of Elfrieden and the hand of Liscia Elfrieden thrown at him. Now king, Kazuya begins radical reforms in order to improve the standard of living in the kingdom. In the One Week War, Kazuya finds himself in a civil war between himself and Dukes Georg Carmine and Castor Vargas while also having to fight the Principality of Amidonia. Through a series of military strategies, Kazuya emerges victorious and annexes Amidonia (although this was entirely unplanned on his part) to create the Unified Kingdom of Elfrieden and Amidonia, otherwise known as the Kingdom of Friedonia. He then forges a secret alliance with Empress Maria Euphoria of the Gran Chaos Empire.
- Liscia Elfrieden (リーシア・エルフリーデン, Rīshia Erufurīden)
- The crown princess of the Elfriedon Kingdom and Kazuya's first fiancée, Liscia was at Kazuya's side from the very beginning. Initially dissatisfied with the unannounced engagement, Liscia soon softens and eventually develops deep feelings for Kazuya. Following the end of the One Week War, both Kazuya and Liscia affirm their love for each other, which results with the beginning of a series of nightly activities. Liscia is extremely tolerant of Kazuya's philandering, even encouraging him to take more wives, however, she remains adamant about wanting to remain the first wife.
- Aisha Udgard (アイーシャ・ウドガルド, Aīsha Udogarudo)
- Daughter of the Chief of the Dark Elves of the God Protected Forest, Aisha Udgard is one of the 5 people discovered during the gathering of the Gifted People, the first policy Kazuya implemented upon his impromptu accession to the throne. She serves as Kazuya's bodyguard and falls deeply in love with him during the landslide incident that struck her home. Following the One Week War, Aisha becomes Kazuya's second fiancée in recognition for her actions in that war concerning the hostile Principality of Amidonia. She is an utter glutton and Kazuya himself thinks of her as a cute pet.
- Juna Doma (ジュナ・ドーマ, Juna Dōma)
- Also known as Lady Canaria of the Elfrieden Navy's Marine force, Juna Doma is the granddaughter of Duchess Excel Walters who was sent to spy on Souma when he was first announced as the new King. She is one of the 5 people discovered during the gathering of the Gifted People. She primarily aids Kazuya in both war and in peace by being the Prima Lorelei, Kazuya's implementation of the concept of the Japanese idol. After falling in love with Kazuya, she is secretly made into his third fiancée with the reason for withholding the fact of their betrothal is the possibility of starting riots when the commonfolk discovers that the famous idol is being wed.
- Roroa Amidonia (ロロア・アミドニア, Roroa Amidonia)
- The princess of the former Principality of Amidonia, Roroa Amidonia's craftiness had forced Kazuya to not only take her as his fourth fiancée but also annex the entirety of Amidonian territory instead of just the capital in order to prevent the Turgis Republic and the Orthodox Papal State of Lunaria from getting their claws on the territory after the Principality had lost the war. She has a very keen sense of economics and heads the Silver Deer, a private company whose public face is that of her acquaintance, Sebastian Silvadia.
- Naden Delal (ナデン・デラール, Naden Derāru)
- A dragon hailing from the Star Dragon Mountain Range, Naden had been bullied for not having wings but Kazuya realized that she was a ryu and made a contract with her despite not being part of the Nothung Dragon Knight Kingdom. Naden eventually became Kazuya's fifth and final fiancée.
Kingdom of Elfrieden/Kingdom of Friedonia
- Hakuya Kwonmin (ハクヤ・クオンミン, Hakuya Kuonmin)
- The Prime Minister of the Elfrieden Kingdom (now the Kingdom of Friedonia), Hakuya Kwonmin is one of the 5 people discovered during the gathering of the Gifted People. He serves as Kazuya's right-hand man and has extremely great insight into the human psyche. He is casual friends with Jeanne Euphoria, the younger sister of Maria Euphoria, the Empress of the Gran Chaos Empire.
- Poncho Panacotta (ポンチョ・パナコッタ, Poncho Panakotta)
- The Minister of Agriculture and Foresty of the Elfriedon Kingdom, Poncho Panacotta is one of the 5 people discovered during the gathering of the Gifted People. Due to his vast knowledge of edible delicacies, he was a key player in ending the food shortages in the kingdom. Kazuya has given him the name of Ishizuka.
- Tomoe Inui (トモエ・イヌイ, Tomoe Inui)
- A member of the Mystic Wolf race and one of the 5 people discovered during the gathering of the Gifted People, Tomoe Inui possesses the rare ability to speak to all manner of beasts and animals. When it was revealed that she could speak to a demon, Kazuya immediately recognized her as extremely valuable and she was adopted by Albert and Elisha Elfrieden in order to shelter her, in the process, becoming Kazuya's sister-in-law-to-be and Liscia's adoptive sister.
- Halbert Magna (ハルバート・マグナ, Harubāto Maguna)
- Son of the noble house of Magna and member of the Elfrieden Army under Duke Georg Carmine. He met Souma when the king overheard an argument between Halbert and his childhood friend Kaede Foxia. Rather than being arrested for Lese Majeste, Halbert was instead transferred to the Forbidden Army, under Souma's jurisdiction. The two have since become friends, and Halbert is one of the few people permitted to disregard the rules of royal etiquette with Souma and carry on a causal conversation. He is partnered with Ruby, a Red Dragon of the Star Dragon Mountain Range.
- Kaede Foxia (カエデ・フォキシア, Kaede Fokishia)
- A member of the Mystic Fox race, Kaede is the daughter of the noble house of Foxia, and childhood friend to Halbert Magna. She is an intelligent and talented young woman, and a Mage in the Forbidden Army specialising in Earth Magic. She is currently serving as a staff officer under Captain Ludwin Arcs and is Hal's direct superior, a situation that both pleases and irritates the both of them at times. Kaede cares deeply for Hal, and she spoke in his defense when the two first met king Souma.
- Ludwin Arcs (ルドウィン・アークス, Rudowin Ākusu)
- Captain of the Royal Guard and Commander of the Forbidden Army under the direct command of King Souma. He is a popular man in Souma's royal court, but despite his looks and position, remains unattached. This is mainly due to rumours of financial trouble, as Ludwin is often seen eating the cheapest items on offer in the castle's cafeteria. He is childhood friends with Genia Maxwell, whom he regards with a brotherly affection, despite her eccentricity.
- Genia Maxwell (ジーニャ・マクスウェル, Jīnya Makusuweru)
- Last of the noble house of Maxwell, and childhood friend of Ludwin Arcs. She is an eccentric genius and self-proclaimed Overscientist, specialising in the study of technology and artifacts discovered in the various dungeons found throughout the world. Her talents have been recognised by Souma, and the king is currently seeking to develop and implement several of her inventions for the good of the kingdom.
- Excel Walter (エクセル・ヴォルター, Ekuseru Vorutā)
- Castor Vargas (カストール・バルガス, Kasutōru Barugasu)
- Carla Vargas (カルラ・バルガス, Karura Barugasu)
- Georg Carmine (ゲオルグ・カーマイン, Georugu Kāmain)
- Albert Elfrieden (アルベルト・エルフリーデン, Aruberuto Erufurīden)
- Elisha Elfrieden (エリシャ・エルフリーデン, Erisha Erufurīden)
- Gatsby Colbert (ギャツビー・コルベール, Gyatsubī Korubēru)
Principality of Amidonia
- Gaius Amidonia (ガイウス・アミドニア, Gaiusu Amidonia)
- The last sovereign prince of the Principality of Amidonia, Gaius Amidonia the Eighth is one of the major players during the One Week War. Having trespassed the southwestern border of Elfrieden, Gaius laid siege to the city of Altomura. In a clever plan crafted by Kazuya, Hakuya, and Georg Carmine, Elfrieden was able to outwit Gaius, forcing him to flee back into Amidonia proper. In the subsequent battle, Kazuya himself ended Gaius's life but not before Gaius instructed his son to keep the flames of vengeance burning. Gaius's death resulted in the Elfrieden occupation of Amidonia's capital city, Van.
- Julis Amidonia (ユリウス・アミドニア, Yuriusu Amidonia)
- The son of Gaius and the older brother of Roroa, Julius Amidonia is the prince who hastily inherited his post from his father prior to his death. However, after negotiations with the Gran Chaos Empire ended and Julius was given back his country to govern, rebellions soon rose up. Julius himself was driven out of the country, fleeing to the Empire, and with Roroa's intervention, the Principality of Amidonia was annexed into Elfrieden with the added bonus of Princess Roroa's hand in marriage.
Gran Chaos Empire
- Maria Euphoria (マリア=ユーフォリア, Maria Yūforia)
- Known as the Saint, Maria Euphoria is the Empress of the Gran Chaos Empire. Having held up the Declaration of Mankind's Common Front Against the Demon Race, simply, the Mankind Declaration, she is Kazuya's idealistic opposite. After the One Week War and the annexation of Amidonia, Kazuya and Maria forged a secret alliance in order to prepare for a full-on war with the Demon Lord's Domain.
- Jeanne Euphoria (ジャンヌ=ユーフォリア, Jan'nu Yūforia)
- The younger sister of Maria Euphoria, she was the one sent my the Gran Chaos Empire to take part in the negotiations of the Kingdom of Elfrieden and the Principality of Amidonia. Since then, she has been in constant contact with the Kingdom of Elfrieden (now the Kingdom of Friedonia) through the broadcasting jewel, especially with the prime minister Hakuya Kwonmin with whom she shares a close relationship with, despite having rarely met him in person.
Star Dragon Mountain Range
- Tiamat (ティアマト, Tiamato)
- Ruby (ルビィ, Rubyi)
Media
Light novels
Originally started as a web novel in 2014 on Shōsetsuka ni Narō but being subsequently deleted and resumed on Pixiv, How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom as a light novel series is written by Dojyomaru and illustrated by Fuyuyuki. The first volume was published by Overlap Bunko in 2016. Digital English light novel publisher J-Novel Club announced their acquisition of the series on February 23, 2017.[2] Seven Seas Entertainment will release the light novel in print.[3] As of October 24, 2019, eleven volumes have been released in the original Japanese language.
No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN | ||
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1 | May 25, 2016[4] | 978-4-86554-111-3 | February 23, 2017 (Digital)[5] September 11, 2018 (Print)[6] | 978-1-626929-81-4 | ||
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2 | September 25, 2016[7] | 978-4-86554-148-9 | May 12, 2017 (Digital)[8] January 22, 2019 (Print)[9] | 978-1-626929-81-4 | ||
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3 | June 25, 2017[10] | 978-4-86554-191-5 | August 3, 2017 (Digital)[11] May 28, 2019 (Print)[12] | 978-1-642750-44-7 | ||
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4 | March 15, 2017[13] | 978-4-86554-226-4 | October 19, 2017 (Digital)[14] September 17, 2019 (Print)[15] | 978-1-642750-45-4 | ||
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5 | October 25, 2017[16] | 978-4-86554-272-1 | February 1, 2019 (Digital)[17] December 10, 2019 (Print)[18] | 978-1-642757-37-8 | ||
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6 | February 27, 2018[19] | 978-4-86554-314-8 | June 1, 2018 (Digital)[20] April 14, 2020 (Print)[21] | 978-1-645052-29-6 | ||
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7 | June 25, 2018[22] | 978-4-86554-363-6 | September 22, 2018 (Digital)[23] September 22, 2020 (Print)[24] | 978-1-64505-512-9 | ||
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8 | October 25 2018[25] | 978-4-86554-451-0 | February 15, 2019 (Digital)[26] October 20, 2020 (Print)[27] | 978-1-64505-749-9 | ||
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9 | February 25, 2019[28] | 978-4-80301-252-1 | July 20, 2019 (Digital)[29] December 22, 2020 (Print)[30] | 978-1-64505-791-8 | ||
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10 | June 25, 2019[31] | 978-4-86554-511-1 | October 19, 2019 (Digital)[32] February 16, 2021 (Print)[33] | 978-1-64505-951-6 | ||
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11 | October 24, 2019[34] | 978-4-86554-561-6 | April 26, 2020 (Digital)[35] April 13, 2021 (Print)[36] | 978-1-64827-085-7 | ||
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12 | April 25, 2020[37] | 978-4-86554-646-0 | August 22, 2020 (Digital)[38] | 978-1-71830-922-7 |
Manga
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on April 17, 2020 by Overlap.[39]
References
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- ^ "J-Novel Club Announces Full E-Book Release Calendar for February and March 2017, Reddit AMA on Feb 18th". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
- ^ "Rule Your Own Fantasy in Seven Seas' License of HOW A REALIST HERO REBUILT THE KINGDOM Light Novel Series". Seven Seas Entertainment. November 14, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "現実主義勇者の王国再建記 1". Amazon.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Vol. 1 (Digital Version)". J-Novel Club. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Vol. 1 (Print Version)". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "現実主義勇者の王国再建記 2". Amazon.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved May 29, 2019.
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- ^ "現実主義勇者の王国再建記 7". Amazon.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved May 29, 2019.
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- ^ "現実主義勇者の王国再建記 8". Amazon.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved May 29, 2019.
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- ^ "現実主義勇者の王国再建記 9". Amazon.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved May 29, 2019.
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- ^ "現実主義勇者の王国再建記 10". Amazon.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ "How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Vol. 10 (Digital Version)". J-Novel Club. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
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- ^ "現実主義勇者の王国再建記 11". Amazon.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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- ^ "現実主義勇者の王国再建記 12". Amazon.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Volume 12". J-Novel Club. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
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External links
- Official light novel website (in Japanese)
- How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia