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The Fake Alchemist, Vol. 2

By Jiro Sugiura and Minna Lin and Umemaru and Michelle Ai
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Are feelings of happiness to one's benefit? Alchemy + spellcraft + cheats + magic + slaves + elves + reincarnation + gods + battles. This manga is packed with all of these, executed with incredible mastery! Read More
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Are feelings of happiness to one's benefit?

Alchemy + spellcraft + cheats + magic + slaves + elves + reincarnation + gods + battles.

This manga is packed with all of these, executed with incredible mastery!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798855421040

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 180

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