New Saga
Japanese light novel series
New Saga (強くてニューサーガ, Tsuyokute Nyū Sāga; lit."Be Stronger! New Saga" or "New Saga Plus") is a Japanese light novel series written by Masayuki Abe and illustrated by Ryūta Fuse. It was serialized online between May 2012 and June 2018 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by AlphaPolis, who have published eleven volumes between April 2013 and June 2025. A manga adaptation with art by Jun Miura was serialized online via AlphaPolis' manga website between February 2014 and July 2023 and was collected in eleven tankōbon volumes. The manga is published digitally in English through Alpha Manga. An anime television series adaptation produced by Sotsu and Studio Clutch aired from July to September 2025.
Plot
The demon king is intent on eliminating the human race at the head of his demon army. The hero, Kail, and his allies attack the demon king's castle and succeed in defeating him, but at what cost? Kail loses all his allies in this war: friends, family, loves, comrades.
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