Ishura | |
![]() Cover of the first light novel volume | |
異修羅 | |
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Genre | Action, fantasy[1] |
Novel series | |
Written by | Keiso |
Published by |
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Original run | June 30, 2017 – present |
Light novel | |
Written by | Keiso |
Illustrated by | Kureta |
Published by | ASCII Media Works |
English publisher | |
Imprint | Dengeki no Shin Bungei |
Demographic | Male |
Original run | September 17, 2019 – present |
Volumes | 9 |
Manga | |
Written by | Keiso |
Illustrated by | Meguri |
Published by | Kodansha |
Magazine | Monthly Shōnen Magazine |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | March 5, 2021 – present |
Volumes | 3 |
Anime television series | |
Directed by |
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Written by | Kenta Ihara |
Music by | Masahiro Tokuda |
Studio | |
Licensed by | Disney Platform Distribution |
Original network | Tokyo MX, BS Nittele, KBS Kyoto, SUN, Mētele, HTB, RKB, Miyatere, TV Shizuoka, NBC, TUT, Fukui TV, AT-X |
Original run | January 3, 2024 – present |
Episodes | 12 |
Ishura (Japanese: 異修羅) is a Japanese light novel series written by Keiso. It originated on the novel posting websites Kakuyomu and Shōsetsuka ni Narō, before being acquired by ASCII Media Works, who published the series with illustrations by Kureta under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei imprint. As of February 2024, nine volumes have been released. A manga adaptation with illustrations by Meguri began serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Magazine in March 2021. As of December 2023, its chapters have been collected into three tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Passione and Sanzigen aired from January to March 2024. A second season has been announced.
The demon king is dead. However, the host of "Shuras", demi-god-like people capable of felling him, remain and are now effectively free to do whatever they want, with some becoming conquerors while others wander, indifferent to the world around them. Thus, with the identity of the one who slew the demon king being a mystery, these champions now spark conflicts among themselves all to determine who is the mightiest and attain the title of "True Hero".
Aureatia (黄都, Koto lit. the Golden Capital) is the largest nation in the setting. It is governed by 29 Officials.
New Principality of Lithia (リチア新公国, Lichia Shinkouku) is a city-state declared independent by Taren.
The series is written by Keiso. It originated as a web novel published on the Kakuyomu novel website on June 30, 2017.[11] It then appeared on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website as well on July 2, 2017.[12] It was later acquired by ASCII Media Works, who published the series under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei imprint.[13] The first volume was released on September 17, 2019.[14] As of February 2024, nine volumes have been released.[15]
In September 2021, Yen Press announced that it had licensed the series for an English publication,[16] releasing the first volume on May 3, 2022. Its imprint Yen Audio began to release an English audiobook of the novel on October 10, 2023. It features the voices of Chris Guerrero and Emily Bauer.[17]
No. | Title | Original release date | English release date |
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1 | The New Demon King War Shin Maō Sensō (新魔王戦争) | September 17, 2019[14] 978-4-04-912564-1 | May 3, 2022[18] 978-1-97-533786-5 |
2 | The Particle Storm in the Realm of Slaughter Sakkai Mijin Arashi (殺界微塵嵐) | March 17, 2020[19] 978-4-04-912895-6 | September 6, 2022[20] 978-1-97-533788-9 |
3 | Voiceless Calamity Zessoku Musei-ka (絶息無声禍) | August 12, 2020[21] 978-4-04-913205-2 | March 21, 2023[22] 978-1-97-533790-2 |
4 | Judgement of Light and Shadow Kōin Eiyū Kei (光陰英雄刑) | February 17, 2021[23] 978-4-04-913532-9 | July 18, 2023[24] 978-1-97-533792-6 |
5 | Grotesque Seeds Lay Dormant Senzai Igyōshu (潜在異形種) | September 17, 2021[25] 978-4-04-913739-2 | December 12, 2023[26] 978-1-97-536307-9 |
6 | Glory Usurper Eikō Sandatsu-sha (栄光簒奪者) | July 15, 2022[27] 978-4-04-914157-3 | March 26, 2024[28] 978-1-97-536944-6 |
7 | Kkō Shūkyoku-ten 決凍終極点 | February 17, 2023[29] 978-4-04-914864-0 | July 23, 2024[30] 978-1-97-537669-7 |
8 | Rangun Gedōken (乱群外道剣) | October 17, 2023[31] 978-4-04-915172-5 | — |
9 | Kyō You Zōshoku su (凶夭増殖巣) | February 16, 2024[15] 978-4-04-915466-5 | — |
A manga adaptation, illustrated by Meguri, began serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Magazine on March 5, 2021.[32] As of December 2023, the individual chapters have been collected into three tankōbon volumes.[33]
No. | Release date | ISBN |
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1 | July 16, 2021[34] | 978-4-06-523797-7 |
2 | December 16, 2021[35] | 978-4-06-525794-4 |
3 | December 15, 2023[33] | 978-4-06-527776-8 |
An anime television series adaptation was announced on February 12, 2023.[2] It was produced by Passione and directed by Yuki Ogawa, with chief direction by Takeo Takahashi, assistant direction by Takuya Asaoka, Fujiaki Asari, Takahiro Majima and Hironori Aoyagi, scripts written by Kenta Ihara, characters designed by Yoko Kikuchi and Yuka Takashina, music composed by Masahiro Tokuda, and CG animation produced by Sanzigen.[7] The series aired from January 3 to March 20, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[36] The opening theme song is "Shura ni Otoshite" (修羅に堕として, lit. 'Falling into the Carnage') performed by Sajou no Hana, while the ending theme song is "Hakka" (白花, lit. 'White Flower') performed by Konomi Suzuki.[9] The series is streaming on Disney+ (via Star) worldwide, on Star+ in Latin America, and on Hulu in United States.[3]
Following the airing of the final episode, a second season was announced.[37]
No. | Title [38][d] | Directed by [38] | Storyboarded by [38] | Original air date [39] |
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1 | "Soujiro the Willow-Sword" Transliteration: "Yanagi no Tsurugi no Sōjirō" (Japanese: 柳の剣のソウジロウ) | Takuya Asaoka | Takeo Takahashi | January 3, 2024 |
2 | "Alus the Star Runner" Transliteration: "Hoshihase Arusu" (Japanese: 星馳せアルス) | Fujiaki Asari | Yuki Ogawa | January 10, 2024 |
3 | "Dakai the Magpie and Regnejee the Wings of Sunset" Transliteration: "Kasasagi no Dakai to Sekki no Tsubasa Regunejī" (Japanese: 鵲のダカイと夕暉の翼レグネジィ) | Takahiro Majima | Naruse Takahashi | January 17, 2024 |
4 | "Nihilo the Vortical Stampede and Kia the World Word" Transliteration: "Rankai Ryōreki Nihiro to Sekaishi no Kia" (Japanese: 濫回凌轢ニヒロと世界詞のキア) | Hironori Aoyagi | Takashi Sano | January 24, 2024 |
5 | "Higuare the Pelagic and Nastique the Quiet Singer" Transliteration: "Umitaru Higuare to Shizuka ni Utau Nasutīku" (Japanese: 海たるヒグアレと静かに歌うナスティーク) | Fujiaki Asari & Satoshi Saga | Ikuo Morimoto | January 31, 2024 |
6 | "Gathering of Factions" Transliteration: "Jin'ei Shūketsu" (Japanese: 陣営集結) | Hironori Aoyagi | Naruse Takahashi | February 7, 2024 |
7 | "War Commences" Transliteration: "Kōsen Kaishi" (Japanese: 交戦開始) | Takahiro Majima | Ikuo Morimoto | February 14, 2024 |
8 | "The New Demon King War" Transliteration: "Shin Maō Sensō" (Japanese: 新魔王戦争) | Hiroki Moritomo & Shunichi Katō | Yuki Ogawa | February 21, 2024 |
9 | "Fire From the Sky" Transliteration: "Sora Kara no Senka" (Japanese: 空からの戦火) | Fujiaki Asari | Ikuo Morimoto | February 28, 2024 |
10 | "Vanishing Calamity" Transliteration: "Kieru Saiyaku" (Japanese: 消える災厄) | Takahiro Majima | Takashi Sano | March 6, 2024 |
11 | "When the Sun Sets" Transliteration: "Rakujitsu no Toki" (Japanese: 落日の時) | Hironori Aoyagi | Naruse Takahashi | March 13, 2024 |
12 | "Shura" (Japanese: 修羅) | Hironori Aoyagi | Naruse Takahashi | March 20, 2024 |
Chiriuchi Taniguchi from Real Sound[40]
offered the series praise, specifically stating it has a great cast of characters and unique storytelling.In the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! guidebook, the series ranked first in the tankōbon in 2021, receiving the most votes for any series in the history of the guidebook.[41]