The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World explained

Ja Kanji:冰剣の魔術師が世界を統べる〜世界最強の魔術師である少年は、魔術学院に入学する〜
Ja Romaji:Hyōken no Majutsushi ga Sekai o Suberu: Sekai Saikyō no Majutsushi de Aru Shōnen wa, Majutsu Gakuin ga Nyūgaku Suru
Genre:Adventure, fantasy
Type:Novel series
Author:Nana Mikoshiba
Publisher:Shōsetsuka ni Narō
First:October 25, 2019
Type:Light novel
Author:Nana Mikoshiba
Illustrator:Riko Korie
Publisher:Kodansha
Demographic:Male
Imprint:Kodansha Ranobe Bunko
First:July 2, 2020
Volumes:8
Type:Manga
Author:Nana Mikoshiba
Illustrator:Norihito Sasaki
Publisher:Kodansha
Magazine:Magazine Pocket
First:June 24, 2020
Last:January 31, 2024
Volumes:16
Type:TV series
Director:Masahiro Takata
Network:TBS, BS11
First:January 6, 2023
Last:March 24, 2023
Episodes:12
Portal:yes

is a Japanese light novel series written by Nana Mikoshiba and illustrated by Riko Korie. It has been published online via the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō since October 2019. It was later acquired by Kodansha, who has released the series since July 2020 under their Kodansha Ranobe Bunko imprint.

A manga adaptation illustrated by Norihito Sasaki was serialized on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket website and app from June 2020 to January 2024. An anime television series adaptation produced by Cloud Hearts aired from January to March 2023.

Premise

After winning a terrible war, Iceblade Sorcerer Ray White, decides to enroll in Arnold Academy, but in the guise of a commoner, causing those with higher class upbringings to look down on him. Despite this, he manages to make quick friends and must solve a conspiracy that plagues the school.

Media

Light novel

Written by Nana Mikoshiba, The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World began publication in the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on October 25, 2019.[1] The series was later acquired by Kodansha, who began publishing the novels with illustrations by Riko Korie on July 2, 2020, under their Kodansha Ranobe Bunko imprint. As of December 2023, eight volumes have been released.

Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Norihito Sasaki was serialized in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket website and app from June 24, 2020,[2] to January 31, 2024.[3] 16 volumes were released from November 2020 to April 2024. In North America, Kodansha USA has licensed the manga for English publication.[4]

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced in April 2022.[5] The series is produced by Cloud Hearts, with supervision from Yokohama Animation Laboratory, and is directed by Masahiro Takata, who supervised the scripts and directed the sound. Makoto Shimojima handled the character designs, while Tatsuhiko Saiki and Natsumi Tabuchi composed the music. It aired from January 6 to March 24, 2023, on TBS and BS11.[6] The opening theme song is "Dystopia" by the musical project Sizuk, while the ending theme song is by Maaya Uchida.[7] [8] Crunchyroll streamed the series.[9] Medialink licensed the series in Asia-Pacific.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ja:【WEB版】冰剣の魔術師が世界を統べる〜世界最強の魔術師である少年は、魔術学院に入学する〜 . https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2501fv/ . . April 27, 2022 . ja . April 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220427203040/https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2501fv/ . live.
  2. Web site: ja:マガポケで異世界新連載大攻勢、小説家になろう発の作品が7日連続でスタート . https://natalie.mu/comic/news/384696 . . Natasha, Inc . June 24, 2020 . April 27, 2022 . ja . April 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220418195713/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/384696 . live.
  3. Web site: Pineda . Rafael Antonio . The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Manga Ends . . February 12, 2024 . February 12, 2024.
  4. Web site: Mateo . Alex . Kodansha Comics Licenses The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Manga, Cells at Work Spinoffs . . October 29, 2021 . April 27, 2022 . November 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119231010/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-10-29/kodansha-comics-licenses-the-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world-manga-cells-at-work-spinoffs/.179003 . live.
  5. Web site: Mateo . Alex . The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Novel Series Gets TV Anime in January 2023 . . April 27, 2022 . April 27, 2022 . April 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220427203041/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/the-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world-novel-series-gets-tv-anime-in-january-2023/.185082 . live.
  6. Web site: Loo . Egan . The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff . . September 22, 2022 . September 22, 2022 . September 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922095416/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-22/the-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world-anime-teaser-unveils-cast-staff/.190024 . live.
  7. Web site: Cayanan . Joanna . The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Anime's New Video Reveals Ending Song, Additional Cast . . November 17, 2022 . November 17, 2022.
  8. Web site: Loo . Egan . The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Anime's New Video Reveals Opening Song, January 5 Debut . . December 1, 2022 . December 1, 2022.
  9. Web site: Hazra . Adriana . Crunchyroll to Stream Revenger, Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World, By the Grace of the Gods Season 2 Anime . . October 7, 2022 . October 7, 2022 . October 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007153036/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-10-07/crunchyroll-to-stream-revenger-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world-by-the-grace-of-the-gods-/.190595 . live.
  10. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Ani-One Asia Licenses The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Anime. Anime News Network. December 9, 2022. December 9, 2022.