Rebuild World (リビルドワールド) is a Japanese light novel series written by Nafuse, with illustrations by Gin. The series began publication on May 17, 2019 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei publishing imprint.
The series was licensed and released in English by J-Novel Club.
Synopsis[]
The pinnacle of human civilization has come and gone, leaving only ruins in its wake. Society and science now struggle to rebuild, rediscovering scraps of knowledge from powerful ancient artifacts that defy comprehension. These relics of the “Old World” can make the fortunes of those who find them—if ancient security systems and rogue bioweapons don’t kill the relic hunters first. Akira, a young street orphan, sets out to become one such hunter to escape his brutal life in the slums. Untrained, malnourished, and poorly armed, Akira would be lucky to make it back from the ruins alive—until an encounter with Alpha, a mysterious, ghostly woman, changes his fate forever. Alpha needs a hunter, and she’s willing to train Akira to get one. Will her support be enough to help a penniless kid from the slums climb to the top of a crushing and merciless world?
(Source: J-Novel Club)
Characters[]
- Akira
- Alpha
- Sara
- Elena
- Shizuka
- Sheryl
- Katsuya
- Yumina
- Airi
- Reina
- Shiori
- Katsuragi
Light Novel Volumes[]
| Rebuild World I Part One: The Alluring Specter | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: May 17, 2019 EN: August 22, 2022 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049123944 | |||
| Number of Pages | 296 | |||
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| The pinnacle of human civilization has come and gone, leaving only ruins in its wake. Society and science now struggle to rebuild, rediscovering scraps of knowledge from powerful ancient artifacts that defy comprehension. These relics of the “Old World” can make the fortunes of those who find them—if ancient security systems and rogue bioweapons don’t kill the relic hunters first. Akira, a young street orphan, sets out to become one such hunter to escape his brutal life in the slums. Untrained, malnourished, and poorly armed, Akira would be lucky to make it back from the ruins alive—until an encounter with Alpha, a mysterious, ghostly woman, changes his fate forever. Alpha needs a hunter, and she’s willing to train Akira to get one. Will her support be enough to help a penniless kid from the slums climb to the top of a crushing and merciless world?
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| Rebuild World I Part Two: Crazy, Reckless, and Rash | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: July 17, 2019 EN: November 18, 2022 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049125191 | |||
| Number of Pages | 344 | |||
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| Akira has come a long way from his life on the streets. He’s a proper hunter now, with a roof over his head, food on his plate, and cash in his pocket. And under the guidance of the mysterious Alpha, he continues to acquire superior weapons, skills, and gear. But success has its downsides, and unfamiliar threats are hurtling toward him—both in the desert wastelands and in the city streets. Akira’s deal with aspiring gang leader Sheryl puts him in conflict with the rival bosses eyeing her territory, and it’s going to take more than firepower to navigate the web of schemes and alliances ensnaring the slums. Meanwhile, a massive swarm of monsters bursts out of the ruins, heading straight for Kugamayama City. Rushing to answer the call for help offers Akira a fresh chance for advancement, but the real danger may prove to be his fellow hunters...
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| Rebuild World II Part One: Users of the Old Domain | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: November 17, 2019 EN: March 3, 2023 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049127300 | |||
| Number of Pages | 376 | |||
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| Akira is riding high after his successful rescue operation. With new gear and new friends, he’s ready for the next phase of his relic-hunting career. But Akira isn’t the only young hunter in the wastelands, and success might just paint a target on his back. Katsuya, a rookie with the hunter syndicate Druncam, is desperate for recognition, but the veterans around him are more interested in Akira’s feats. Unaware of how much support Akira receives from the ghostly Alpha, Katsuya struggles to outdo his fellow up-and-comer, pushing himself and his friends into ever greater danger in the process. But just when it seems he’s pushed his luck too far, Katsuya has a mysterious encounter of his own. When a major job throws these two young hunters together, Akira must come to grips with Katsuya’s one-sided rivalry while facing down a nest of new and deadly monsters.
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| Rebuild World II Part Two: Revengeware | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: January 17, 2020 EN: June 16, 2023 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049127317 | |||
| Number of Pages | 376 | |||
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| Akira has only spent two days exterminating the heavily armored scorpions hiding out in the underground tunnels, and he’s already had more close calls than he bargained for. And try as he might, his bad luck’s about to get worse. A chance encounter soon proves that the biggest threat in the tunnels aren’t monstrous bugs but other humans. Now a gang of cyborg relic thieves have him in their crosshairs, and his fellow hunters may not take his side. With his lines of communication cut off, and forced to fight new enemies and old allies, Akira is outclassed, outgunned, and out of options. How will the young relic hunter stop a threat that can pursue him from beyond the grave? As Akira fights for survival, the scheming ghosts of the Old World look on...
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| Rebuild World III Part One: The Buried Ruin | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: May 18, 2020 EN: October 6, 2023 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049130690 | |||
| Number of Pages | 356 | |||
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| Healed, rested, and armed with a powerful new arsenal, Akira is ready to resume relic hunting. His first target is a field of rubble that he suspects conceals an untouched ruin. Does the barren ground hold fabulous riches or disappointment—or long-dormant perils? The young hunter will need to put all his new skills to work in his quest to find out! But even that won’t be enough to profit off the answer—Akira will need to set aside his deep-seated suspicion and put greater trust in his allies if he hopes to make the most of his discovery.
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| Rebuild World III Part Two: Shoukin Kubi Tobatsu no Sasoi | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: September 17, 2020 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049130706 | |||
| Number of Pages | 356 | |||
| Super-large monsters that appeared from the depths of the Yonozuka station ruins discovered by Akira-hypersynthetic snake, tank lanterna, multiple rocket launcher Maimai, and Big Walker were recognized as bounties by the hunter office for their extra strength. Will be done. Elite hunters gather to subdue non-standard monsters. Among them was Akira and Katsuya! A large-scale monster continuous subjugation mission presented in the original development of the book version! Includes a newly written episode "Problems of Luck" !!
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| Rebuild World IV: Gen Sekai to Kyu Sekai no Tousou | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: March 17, 2021 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049134902 | |||
| Number of Pages | 388 | |||
| Akira visits the Mihazono-gai ruins, which are famous for their difficult but profitable ruins, and meets a pair of female hunters in the factory area. Carol in old-world sensational reinforced clothing and plain Monica covering her whole body with a coat. The two contrasting people are said to have been investigating the ruins as a "map shop." Behind the encounter with them, a large number of mechanical monsters have begun to take actions that deviate from the system in order to eliminate hunters at the ruins-- !? Reunion with Reina and Togami. Elena and Sarah fight with her senior hunters! Popular post-apocalypse battle action. The long-awaited new episode presented in the original development of the book version!
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| Rebuild World V: Ookibo Kousou | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: August 17, 2021 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049137385 | |||
| Number of Pages | 327 | |||
| Two major parties VS Akira who dominate the slums. Whereabouts of the three-way battle-! The two major slum-dominated parties, the Azont family and Harias, have long been in conflict over the slum-producing back economy, which produces huge amounts of money. In that situation, Cheryl plans to set up a relic shop to cash in the relics brought back from the Yonozuka station ruins with Akira. However, that was the trigger for Akira and Cheryl to get involved in the great conflict between the two major parties. Viola, an information store that is dying. Carol reunites with Akira for an unexpected reason. What is the fate of Cheryl being targeted by the two great parties? Akira, who turned the two major parties into enemies at the same time, rampages with new equipment in the great conflict that even huge humanoid weapons have appeared !!
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| Rebuild World VI Part One: Touchi-kei Kanri Jinkaku | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: March 17, 2022 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049139495 | |||
| Number of Pages | 452 | |||
| The existence of the Old World, and what the encounter between Akira and Yumina brings: Akira, who has resumed her hunter business, meets a beautiful woman in a black dress in the depths of the Kuzusuhara town ruins guided by Alpha. Tsubaki, who claims to be the manager of the ruins, does not hide his moody attitude toward Alpha ... After that, Akira receives a hunter rank adjustment request from the city of Kuga Mayama, but Yumina is selected as her companion ...!? Kuga Mayama city, Drankam, and Alpha and camellia, which are the existence of the old world. The speculations of various people involve the hopes and destiny of more people. The climax of the first half of the series presented by the serial publication of angry waves!
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| Rebuild World VI Part Two: Nozomi no Hate | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: April 15, 2022 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049139501 | |||
| Number of Pages | 500 | |||
| Newly written book version! The climax of the first half of the series presented by the serial publication of angry waves! Akira, who lost her equipment in the battle with the automaton at the Iida commercial area ruins, decided to suspend the hunter business again until she finished procuring new equipment. Yumina, who learned to manipulate her experience time while doing a joint request with her Akira, will be able to return to Katsuya by showing her ability. Katsuya was also pleased with Yumina's return. However, the power struggle among the executives of the Kuga Mayama city intensifies there. Akira, Katsuya, and Yumina who are involved continue to fight, showing their will and determination in the complicated situation. What is at the end of the wishes of those who fight for their thoughts, thoughts, wishes, wishes, and everything?
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| Rebuild World VII: Choujin | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: January 17, 2023 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049142754 | |||
| Number of Pages | 388 | |||
| Seeking further strength, Akira heads to a new city! The long-awaited new chapter begins!! After fighting to the death against the foundingists, Akira finally reached rank 50. Under Akira, who is taking a new step as a hunter, Kobayashi introduces Hikaru, a young and talented employee of Kugamayama City. At Hikaru's recommendation, Akira was asked to escort an intercity transport vehicle, and headed for the new city of Zegert. However, when she visits the eastern region for the first time, she encounters a series of surprises and unexpected situations, such as a fierce battle with giant insects that exceed tens of meters in length. Seeking even greater strength, Akira's new battle begins!! The long-awaited new chapter with the original development of the popular SF battle action book that will make readers go crazy has finally begun!!
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| Rebuild World VIII Part One: Dai-3-okubu | ||||
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| Release Date | JP: July 17, 2023 | |||
| ISBN-13 | JP: ISBN 9784049148657 | |||
| Number of Pages | 372 | |||
| Acquiring new equipment, Akira reaches for the ruins of Kuzusuhara! Akira has returned to Kugamayama City after completing an escort request for an intercity transport vehicle. The situation surrounding the ruins of Kuzusuhara Street heats up as high-ranked hunters arrive one after another to capture the inner part. Meanwhile, Akira receives a meaningful invitation from Carol...? Acquiring new equipment, Akira finally sets his sights on the depths of the Kuzusuhara Ruins! The long-awaited new volume of the popular sci-fi battle action that drives readers crazy!
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Manga Volumes[]
The manga adaptation of the light novel: with art by Kirihito Ayamura. It was serialised in Dengeki Maoh and released under the Dengeki Comics NEXT imprint since December 2019.
Anime Adaptation[]
An anime adaptation of the series has been announced but not yet released. More details to be announced at a later date.
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