Chivalry of a Failed Knight
English Title: Chivalry of a Failed Knight
Japanese Title: 落第騎士の英雄譚 — “Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry”
Author: Riku Misora — “海空 りく”
Illustrator: Won — “をん”
Translator: Benjamin Daughety
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Original Run: July 2013 – ongoing
English Run: November 2019 – ongoing
Japanese Publisher: GA Bunko (SOFTBANK Creative)
English Publisher: Sol Press
Volumes in Japanese: 17 (In Progress)
Volumes in English: 3 (In Progress)
Average Price Per Volume: Paperback $12 — Kindle $8 — Nook $8
Synopsis: Modern mages, known as Mage-Knights, materialize their souls as armaments. Attending a school for Mage-Knights is Ikki Kurogane, a failed knight—the Worst One.
One day, he is challenged by Stella, a Rank A knight, to a duel, putting lifelong servitude on the line. What Ikki lacks in magical power, however, he makes up for with his unorthodox mastery of the sword, leading him to victory!
“I’ll do it! Make me do whatever you want! Stupid creep!” Though she regrets her defeat, Stella begins to fall for Ikki.
Meanwhile, in the battle for the top of the knight world, the Worst One begins to grab the attention of every Mage-Knight out there, becoming known as Another One!
The curtain rises on Ikki’s school-based, sword-action underdog tale as he cuts through one powerful foe after another!
Volume 1
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Released November 16, 2019 — ASIN: B07ZY8NN4S
Volume 2
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Released November 16, 2019 — ASIN: B07ZY7MXFV
Volume 3
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Released November 16, 2019 — ASIN: B07ZY6GYTC
Upcoming Release
Volume 4
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Released TBA — ASIN:
Reviews of Chivalry of a Failed Knight
A Case Suitable for Treatment: Vol 1
Illustrations Sampler
Anime Adaptation
MAL Entry — 12 episodes — Aired October 2015 – December 2015
Note: Adapted volumes 1 to 3 of the light novel series
Manga Adaptation
MAL Entry — 11 volumes — Published March 2014 – December 2017 (No English release)
If you liked Chivalry of a Failed Knight, you might also want to try…
- The Asterisk War — fantasy, action, magic school battles
- Infinite Stratos — action, school battles
- The Irregular at Magic High School — fantasy, action, magic school battles
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