Roman Lempert

The Galactic Battleship San Magnolia drifts across a sea of stars, protected by a group of guardian spirits with mysterious powers—the Eighty-Six. These fae-like familiars accompany Magical Girl Lena as she races across the sky, but soon, they find themselves caught up in a battle for the fate of the galaxy! Enjoy a revised, extended edition of the exclusive short...

Having made it to the Norkh Academy, Almark is one step closer to fulfilling the promise he made to his father—becoming a mage. It's time for his first day of classes, and the first step on his new journey into magehood. He's certain to meet plenty of new allies along the way, but not everyone is excited by the prospect...

It's Almark, Vol. 2's first summer vacation at the Norkh Institute for Magic. This is when most students go home to their families, except for Almark, who hails from the distant North, and Morgan, whose parents are preoccupied. When their friend Wendy invites them to her estate in the capital, the two boys gladly accept! Shortly afterward, however, Wendy sends...

A PATH TO PURPOSE LAID WITH IRON RAILS. An end to the endless war—the possibility of stopping the Legion once and for all. Such is humanity's most fervent desire. But in the war-free world of tomorrow, what will become of the 86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 8? Many have gained renewed faith in the future. Some have found love; others, new aspirations. But...

A manga adaptation of the fantasy comedy series from Yen On.

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 11 (light novel) by Asato Asato, Roman Lempert, and Shirabii Shirabii presents a chilling tale of pride before the fall. It happened all too quickly. A flash, a rumble, and then silence. In an instant, an unprecedented Legion assault wrought untold destruction upon nations across the world. As humanity's borders are sent into swift decline, Shin and Lena...

Let’s go back to where we belong. Having bid Lena farewell, Shin and the surviving members of the Spearhead squadron continue into the heart of Legion territory. There, they endure countless hardships until they’re rescued by the Federal Republic of Giad, a reformed nation that offers them a second chance at a peaceful life. But it isn’t long before a...

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 6 captures the relentless spirit of living to fight and dying with honour, a mantra that defined the Eighty-Six. Proud and unwavering, they have always embraced this way of life. However, their resolve begins to crumble when they see a reflection of themselves in the Sirins—slaughtered by the thousands, with nothing to show for their sacrifice. Shin's mind...

What makes a monster? "Come find me." Legion developer Zelene Birkenbaum, a figure shrouded in mystery, has left the Eighty-Sixth Strike Package a trail of breadcrumbs leading all the way to the frozen north. But as Shin and the Eighty-Six acquaint themselves with the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia, they learn of an anti-Legion strategy that chills them worse than...

As war in the North comes to an end, Almark, the son of mercenaries, finds himself at a crossroads. When he was a child, a foreigner told him that he had the potential to wield magic. Now he sets out to fulfill his father's wish to become a sorcerer in the peaceful southlands. After a long journey to the institute...

With the battle for the Catacombs now over, Belle enjoys a brief moment of respite. She goes out all night making merry with Guinness and Benet, grows as close as sisters with the royal princess Sherry, and learns more about the lone Solist Adonis. Adonis tells her about his past, how everything he touches wilts and dies, how he distances...

Leonis unexpectedly reunites with his old comrade from a thousand years ago Veira, the Dragon Lord. To save his friend from the void that's eaten away at her, and to settle their dispute from back before he reawakened, he boldly takes her up in battle! In the legendary clash between Undead King and Dragon Lord, spanning over a thousand years,...

Your Forma is a beautifully illustrated manga adaptation of the award-winning light novel series from Yen On.

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 2 (manga) follows Lena as she takes command of the Spearhead squadron from her post within San Magnolia's fortified First Sector. She and Shin continue to fight without ever seeing each other, but her attempts to forge a bond of trust are hampered by the walls of hatred between Alba and Colorata, as well as the literal fortified...

Pride is all we have. The attack Shin foresaw has finally come to pass. Wielding a weapon with destructive force hitherto unseen, the Long-Range Artillery-type Legion unit rains unmitigated chaos over the battlefield. Both the Federacy’s western front and the Gran Mur of the Republic crumble under the might of the monolithic railgun, capable of dealing catastrophic damage from hundreds...

A new fantasy light novel series that is sure to appeal to fans of comedic action stories such as The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody and The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious.

One thousand years ago, Leonis Death Magnus, undead sorcerer and the greatest of the Dark Lords, entered magical stasis during a climactic battle. When he awakens, he finds a beautiful silver-haired young woman named Riselia standing before him. More shockingly, Leonis has been transformed into a ten-year-old boy! Now he'll have to adapt to this strange era and deal with...

After the dust settles from the Hyperion incident, Excalibur Academy receives a strange distress signal—one that appears to be from the Third Assault Garden. The problem? The Third Assault Garden should have been destroyed by Voids six years ago! Determined to find out what happened to her birthplace, Riselia leads the eighteenth platoon on a new mission: exploring the abandoned...

The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, Vol. 6 (manga) by Asuka Keigen, Roman Lempert, Yu Shimizu, Asagi Tohsaka, Arbash Mughal. Leonis and the rest of the eighteenth platoon have returned from the abandoned city, just in time for the Holy Light Festival—a school-wide celebration jointly held with the Sixth Assault Garden. The dorm's event of choice? A haunted cafe,...

After the mission in Necrozoa, Leo and his friends in the eighteenth platoon return to their everyday lives. But at Excalibur Academy, peace never lasts for long. An armed group known as the Kenki Gathering appears before Sakuya, and the young swordswoman is forced to confront her past. The former royal guards of the Sakura Orchid are consumed by hatred...

The Republic of San Magnolia is enjoying peaceful days, having not been invaded by the neighbouring empire's Legion weapons. This is the story of Shin, Lena, and their friends as normal students attending Eighty-Six Private High School, where they'll partake in club activities, the culture festival, a fireworks festival, and more! A story of heartwarming romance and glorious youth that...

The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, Vol. 10 (light novel) reveals the secret of the Void World. An attack by the Queen of Shadows has left Leonis and Riselia in the Voids' home dimension. However, rather than join Princess Chatres with the other abductees and return to Camelot, they decide to explore, hoping to find some clue about the...

Complete in four volumes, Bye Bye, Earth is a fantasy novel series following the only human in an anthropomorphic world and her quest to find others like her.

A new fantasy light novel series that is sure to appeal to fans of comedic action stories such as The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody and The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious.

The Holy Sword Dance Festival is fast approaching, and while Riselia and the other girls of the eighteenth platoon are training hard, Leonis is still missing. He and two other Dark Lords have been spirited away to some strange dimension ruled by Voids and are forced to search the desolate landscape for a way home. Meanwhile, the sinister forces behind...

A TENSE REUNION! The eighteenth platoon's bravery during the recent Void invasion has earned its members a private audience with Princess Chatres. While Leonis thinks this is an excellent opportunity to scout the elite Elysion Academy, Regina is not nearly as excited. The idea of spending time with her long-lost sister has her nervous, to say the least. Little do...

The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, Vol. 13 (light novel) Dark Lord Battleship Endymion, full speed ahead! Leonis and his army are headed for the Otherworldly Castle to confront the Undead King. On their way to the Void World, they fight alongside the Dragon Lord, Veira, dispatching hordes of Void monsters. Meanwhile, now that Elfine has been rescued by...

They were in the midst of youth, even on the battlefield... Shin, Lena, and their friends experience brief moments of peace and happiness while facing certain death, enjoying a short break, plunging into battle once again, and setting foot for the first time in the frigid United Kingdom. They share these moments with their comrades, friends, lovers, and family. Glimpse...

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 10 (light novel) delves into the poignant question: What makes a Reaper? What hardships must an innocent child endure to become the vaunted champion of the Eighty-Six? A peek into the past will shed light on his truth. The path he walks is paved with bonds forged in love and broken by tragedy—the shattered fragments of stories untold,...

The price of peace The Republic's evacuation resulted in massive casualties on both sides, and the fallout takes a toll on all survivors. As Shin ruminates on what it means to be a leader, Lena thinks of the homeland now lost to her forever. Frederica, too, is dismayed by her own powerlessness as the ill-fated final Empress of Giad. If...

The Republic of San Magnolia has long been under attack from the neighbouring Giadian Empire's army of unmanned drones known as the Legion. After years of painstaking research, the Republic finally developed autonomous drones of their own, turning the one-sided struggle into a war without casualties—or at least, that's what the government claims. In truth, there is no such thing...

For many years, the Republic of San Magnolia has been at war with the neighbouring Giadian Empire. Faced with the relentless might of the Empire’s Legion of autonomous drones, the Republic counters with unmanned weapons of their own, creating a battlefield that is supposedly without casualties. However, beyond the fortified walls protecting the eighty-five Republic territories lies the nonexistent Eighty-Sixth...

Old Friends, New Enemies Against all odds, Shin and the Eighty-Six have emerged victorious from their battle with the Morpho, liberating scores of surviving Republic promise and finally catching up to the Spearhead squadron. While this victory frees her citizens from the Legion's dark agenda, Lena, in turn, has found her presence has brought out a softer side in Shin....

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 9 (light novel) provides a gripping continuation to the saga that fans have come to cherish. The battle with the Noctiluca has, for better or worse, drawn to a close for now. The minds of the Eighty-Six are heavy with thoughts of close friends and bitter enemies who have been swallowed by the cold, dark abyss. Among these...

Echika's stubborn insistence on protecting the secret of the RF Model's Laws of Respect has driven a wedge between her and Harold. As the two partners grow distant, it comes to light that TOSTI, the mysterious AI they've been investigating, may have been developed on Farasha Island, an artificial landmass constructed off the coast of Dubai where researchers pioneer new...

Something lurks in the shaded wood outside the Norkh Institute's walls, and it's up to Almark and Tohrk to stop it! After Eldo is captured by a mysterious creature, Almark races to their rescue. But not to be outdone by this upstart Northern barbarian, Tohrk is hot on his heels. But with their classmate's life on the line, can these...

Ginbuck, the Conductor who led the battle of the Catacombs, is dead. Belle goes to pay her respects, where she is reunited with some friends from the lower city, and together, they pass the night drinking, playing Schwertmusik, and talking of love. Meanwhile, having given himself over to the Dearth March, Adonis assaults the palace in possession of the incredibly...

At last, the Kenki Gathering's plan is set into motion, and the Seventh Assault Garden is soon to be engulfed in a vortex of flames! Leonis is determined to protect his kingdom, but he must first face off against his sworn enemy. Will Leonis and his friends survive their greatest crisis yet?! Find out in this epic final instalment of...

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 7 (light novel) presents an exciting narrative where the Merciless Queen, a high-ranking commander unit for the Legion, has finally been taken into custody. This event allows the Federacy, the United Kingdom, and the Alliance of Wald to conduct a thorough analysis of this special Ameise, which houses the consciousness of Legion developer Zelene Birkenbaum. If their efforts...

In the northern lands where war continues without end, young Almark hopes to be a mercenary like his father one day. Thinking the timid boy ill-suited for such a life, however, his worried father envisions a different future for him all the way at the Nork Magical Academy in the peaceful south, once he's old enough to attend. And so,...

The frontlines are exhausted. Rocked by the relentless onslaught of Legion, the Eighty-Six face additional hardship with the constant influx of refugees. Rumours have begun to spread. There is a weapon hidden in Republic territory. One that could destroy the Legion. The people of the Republic are colluding with the Legion, someone whispers. The Eighty-Six are conspiring with them, says...