Ishura (異修羅) is a Japanese light novel series written by Keiso, with illustrations by Kureta. The series began publication on September 17, 2019 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei publishing imprint.
The light novel has been licensed for an English release by Yen Press.
Synopsis[]
In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world: a master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponent with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; and an angelic assassin who deals instant death. Eager to attain the title of “One True Hero,” these champions each pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts themselves. The battle to determine the mightiest of the mighty begins.
(source: Yen Press)
Light Novel Volumes[]
| Ishura I: The New Demon King War | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: September 17, 2019 EN: May 3, 2022 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049125641 EN: ISBN 9781975337865 | |||
| Number of Pages | 404 | |||
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FIRST VERSE: Otherworld of Carnage
SECOND VERSE: The New Demon King War
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| In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world. A master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponent with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; an angelic assassin who deals instant death. Eager to attain the title of “One True Hero,” these champions each pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts themselves. The battle to determine the mightiest of the mighty begins.
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| Ishura II: The Particle Storm in the Realm of Slaughter | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: March 17, 2020 EN: August 23, 2022 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049128956 EN: ISBN 9781975337889 | |||
| Number of Pages | 404 | |||
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THIRD VERSE: Eye of the Storm
FOURTH VERSE: The Realm of Slaughter, Particle Storm
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| Tremendous destruction has been wrought by the central players in the New Demon King War, but there are still those with the power to transform the era. Among them is a golem who revives endlessly, conquering its cause of death each time; a giant whose far-reaching arrows level the terrain itself; an entity which reduces everything it touches to dust... When these forces of nature come into contact with those who would use their power for their own ends, it all begins again. Though many powerful champions will shake the world with their renewed clash, the title of True Hero can only belong to one.
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| Ishura III: Voiceless Calamity | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: August 12, 2020 EN: March 21, 2023 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049132052 EN: ISBN 9781975337902 | |||
| Number of Pages | 436 | |||
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FIFTH VERSE: Voiceless Calamity
SIXTH VERSE: Sixways Exhibition I
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| The battle between the sixteen shura, the chosen representatives of a world ruled by strength, has begun at last. On one end of the battlefield, the Old Kingdoms’ loyalists seek to use the chaos caused by the Particle Storm to stage an uprising and tip the scales in their favor. Meanwhile, the New Principality of Lithia lights a match under the New Demon King War and threatens to reduce everything to ash. After an age of terror, the world will undergo another massive change, and whispers of the True Demon King will be heard far and wide. When the dust finally settles, will the last one standing be the world’s savior? Or will the victor usher in a new era of pain...?
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| Ishura IV: Judgement of Light and Shadow | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: February 17, 2021 EN: July 18, 2023 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049135329 EN: ISBN 9781975337926 | |||
| Number of Pages | 436 | |||
| After the appallingly destructive second competition ends, the third competition to determine the true hero amongst the sixteen Shura begins. This time, it’s Soujiro versus Ozonezuma. But how will the enigmatic chimera Ozonezuma counter a master swordsman like Soujiro, who can figure out how to kill his enemies with a single glance and bring even legends to their knees?
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| Ishura V: Senzai Igyoushu | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: September 17, 2021 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049137392 | |||
| Number of Pages | 436 | |||
| All are the strongest, all are heroes, and only one is a hero. The ultimate battle ensemble drama, the 5th! The fifth game that reached the end of the shock. The next 6th game will be Mestel Exil, the Box of Wisdom, and Zelzilga, the Nest Net of the Abyss. Overwhelming violence and plot intersect, and the tournament gets even hotter with the strongest hero.
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| Ishura VI: Eikou Sandatsusha | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: July 17, 2022 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049141573 | |||
| Number of Pages | 358 | |||
| Deviant Shura and others greet Ars, who has become a great enemy of the Yellow City. The starry Ars is alive. Ars attacks Huangdu in search of more treasure, even after turning his half into a machine. According to his promise, Shura and his friends will gather to avenge this--! The ultimate battle group image drama, the largest battle in the series begins!
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| Ishura VII: Kekkou Shuukyokuten | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: February 17, 2023 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049148640 | |||
| Number of Pages | 340 | |||
| Extreme martial artist Cyanopu vs. Truly Strongest Fuyu no Rukunoka. Huangdu was hit hard by Hoshihase Ars. In order to take back power by taking advantage of this, Iriorde, who was exiled from the twenty-nine officials, begins to move. Iriorde brings together the self-proclaimed demon lords who are wriggling behind history... Amidst the swirling conspiracies, Rikugo Joran enters the second round. Lukunoka smiles, looking for someone who can stand on equal footing with him again. And what is the "special death" that Cyanopu has hidden that can overturn the true strongest...? Ninth game. Extreme martial artist Cyanopu vs. Truly Strongest Fuyu no Rukunoka. | ||||
| Ishura VIII: Rangun Gedoken | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: October 17, 2023 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049151725 | |||
| Number of Pages | 388 | |||
| From the beginning, there was no one who could defeat Roscray. Without getting their hands dirty, Winter Ruknoka was eliminated, and the Roscray camp's victory seemed to be certain. However, the paradoxical Hiroto and Kokuyo's eyes still try to bite his throat. In the midst of chaos, each seeking their own ideals, Yanagi's sword, hungry for battle, cuts through the "absolute." | ||||
| Ishura IX: Evil Pregnant Growth Nest | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: Februrary 16, 2024 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049154665 | |||
| Number of Pages | 356 | |||
| The magical two-tone slash Shark, the Sekakai no Kia vs. the Mestel Exil of the box of Kyuchi.. Now that the Absolute Roscray has passed away, the board is in extreme chaos. Kokuyou's eyes are cornered, and Kiyazuna, the axis, takes advantage of this to take back Mestel Exil.
In addition, the magical Two and the world-class Kia, who are no longer under the control of their supporters, are recognized as the demonic army that threatens the king - the new Demon King's army...
Threats, threats, threats that proliferate. The only thing that can be resisted is another threat... Unexpectedly, a battle between the Shura begins.
Absolutely indestructible, magical two vs. god-speed, sound-slashing Shark.
Kia, the omnipotent lyricist and world lyricist, vs. Mestel Exil, the immortal and omnipotent box of wisdom.
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Manga Volumes[]
Manga adaptation of the light novel, illustrated by Meguri. It is published under Kodansha's KC Deluxe imprint from July 2021.
- see: Ishura (Manga).
Anime[]
An anime adaptation was announced in February 2023.
- see: Ishura (Anime)
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