UQ Holder Series by Ken Akamatsu

Negi Springfield, the boy wizard of the hit manga Negima!, fought and won many battles. Now it is decades later and Negi's grandson(!), a little boy name Touta, dreams of leaving his quiet village and heading to the City. But first he must defeat his teacher... the immortal vampire, Evangeline!

Yukihime brings Tōta and Kurōmaru to UQ Holder HQ where they meet a whole team of immortals like them. As new recruits, they are shown a cold shoulder. To earn respect and become full-fledged members of UQ Holder, they must pass an initiation test. Without any warning, Tōta and Kurōmaru are dropped into a murky underground maze. Their mission: to escape from this dark monster-infested labyrinth within eight years. Tōta says he'll get out in a week. Can Tōta beat the odds?

AMAZING CHALLENGE! Tota, Kuromaru and Karin are on a mission protecting the poor residents of the slums when they come under fierce attack by powerful enemies who seem to specialize in hunting down and killing immortals. Tota and Kuromaru take a nasty beat down and in a moment of desperation, Tota finds a new power that may be great or terrible or both!From the creator of Love Hina and Negima!From the eBook edition.

Tota meets Kirië Sakurame, a mysterious member of UQ Holder. Kirië looks like a little girl, but is apparently the wealthy patron of UQ Holder. Tota accompanies her on a trip to the tower to meet Karin (returning from the Moon), but the trip appears to have another purpose. The powerful wizard Fate Averruncus, former ally of Tota's grandfather Negi, wants to take possession of Tota for reasons unknown... moreTota meets Kirië Sakurame, a mysterious member of UQ Holder. Kirië looks like a little girl, but is apparently the wealthy patron of UQ Holder. Tota accompanies her on a trip to the tower to meet Karin (returning from the Moon), but the trip appears to have another purpose. The powerful wizard Fate Averruncus, former ally of Tota's grandfather Negi, wants to take possession of Tota for reasons unknown. Despite having Karin, Ikku, Kirië and Kuromaru with him, they stand little chance of stopping Fate, who possesses unfathomable power. Why does Fate want Tota? And can Kirië's secret plan succeed in stopping him? less

THE LONGFATED DUEL To get the drop on UQ Holder's true enemy, Fate Averruncus, Tota and the others head for Ama no Mihashira. At first, UQ Holder feels helpless before Fate's overwhelming strength, but then, with some help from Kiri''s abilities, they manage to seize him! At last, for the first time in 20 years, Fate and Evangeline meet again. The moment their eyes lock in confrontation, the two hurl themselves into battle!

THE LONGFATED DUEL To get the drop on UQ Holder's true enemy, Fate Averruncus, Tota and the others head for Ama no Mihashira. At first, UQ Holder feels helpless before Fate's overwhelming strength, but then, with some help from Kirie's abilities, they manage to seize him! At last, for the first time in 20 years, Fate and Evangeline meet again. The moment their eyes lock in confrontation, the two hurl themselves into battle!"

THE LONGFATED DUEL To get the drop on UQ Holder's true enemy, Fate Averruncus, Tota and the others head for Ama no Mihashira. At first, UQ Holder feels helpless before Fate's overwhelming strength, but then, with some help from Kirie's abilities, they manage to seize him! At last, for the first time in 20 years, Fate and Evangeline meet again. The moment their eyes lock in confrontation, the two hurl themselves into battle!"

FIGHT TO THE TOPAfter running away from UQ Holder only to be pulled into the Mahora Martial Arts Tournament, Tota steels his resolve to battle his way through the competition and reach the top of the tower. Although he s determined to get answers about his grandfather, Negi Springfield, from the mysterious girl who wounded him, Tota realizes he may need an edge to come out on top. As the Tournament heats up, the witch Dana arrives with valuable information for UQ Holder... moreFIGHT TO THE TOPAfter running away from UQ Holder only to be pulled into the Mahora Martial Arts Tournament, Tota steels his resolve to battle his way through the competition and reach the top of the tower. Although he s determined to get answers about his grandfather, Negi Springfield, from the mysterious girl who wounded him, Tota realizes he may need an edge to come out on top. As the Tournament heats up, the witch Dana arrives with valuable information for UQ Holder. Just who is this woman, and why does she know so much about Yukihime? From the creator of Love Hina and Negima!" less

RACE TO THE FINISHAfter Kitty's shocking revelation, Tōta goes to met with her again, but all he finds is a note telling him to come back in four days, or to her, 287 years. In the meantime, Dana gives Tōta some big news: she's prepared a finishing move for him! But there's a catch: the book on how to perform the move is hidden in a box in the monster-infested castle ruins below...a challenge even before Dana sends him to a distant starting point... moreRACE TO THE FINISHAfter Kitty's shocking revelation, Tōta goes to met with her again, but all he finds is a note telling him to come back in four days, or to her, 287 years. In the meantime, Dana gives Tōta some big news: she's prepared a finishing move for him! But there's a catch: the book on how to perform the move is hidden in a box in the monster-infested castle ruins below...a challenge even before Dana sends him to a distant starting point. Can Tōta complete his mission and make it back in time to see Kitty once again? less

JOIN THE CHASE! After Tōta's shocking proposal to Kitty, the rest of the UQ Holder gang realizes they may never get a chance to act on their own feelings. New rivals Shinobu and Mizore appear on the scene, and join the competition for Tōta's affection. Meanwhile, Kuromaru and Kirie are having trouble controlling their own emotions. Tōta's only concern is saving the world and protecting Kitty--but what plans do the other members of the group have for him?

THE CHOSEN PATH After being given permission from Yukihime to leave Senkyōkan, Tōta heads off to participate in the Mahora Martial Arts Tournament. But before the tournament even begins, Tōta receives word that his grandfather has been seen, and vows to rescue him. However, Tōta soon realizes that the situation is even graver than he anticipated, and when Fate offers him a proposition, he is left with a choice... moreTHE CHOSEN PATH After being given permission from Yukihime to leave Senkyōkan, Tōta heads off to participate in the Mahora Martial Arts Tournament. But before the tournament even begins, Tōta receives word that his grandfather has been seen, and vows to rescue him. However, Tōta soon realizes that the situation is even graver than he anticipated, and when Fate offers him a proposition, he is left with a choice. Should he side with Fate to save his grandfather, or with Yukihime, who wants to kill him? Or, is there a third option…? less

PAST MEETS PRESENTWith Tokyo making way for the upcoming Mahora Martial Arts Tournament and Neo Olympics, Tōta and company couldn’t be more fired up. But before the games can begin, Mizore, Shinobu, and Kirië face off in the God Bull Speeder Bike Race—with Tōta’s love as the prize! And when Kirië and Tōta accidentally freeze time at the finish line, they find themselves face-to-face with Cutlass.. morePAST MEETS PRESENTWith Tokyo making way for the upcoming Mahora Martial Arts Tournament and Neo Olympics, Tōta and company couldn’t be more fired up. But before the games can begin, Mizore, Shinobu, and Kirië face off in the God Bull Speeder Bike Race—with Tōta’s love as the prize! And when Kirië and Tōta accidentally freeze time at the finish line, they find themselves face-to-face with Cutlass...and a few more not-so-friendly faces, including Tōta’s grandfather! Does Tōta have what it takes to save Negi, and to go up against the "greatest mage" the Earth has ever known? less

OLD ENEMIES, NEW COMRADES After being thrust into the past, and right into the middle of the days of his grandfather’s youth, Tōta comes face to face with the Mage of the Beginning! However, things are not all they appear to be–Tōta isn’t just in Negi’s memories, but a nightmare where Ialda reigns supreme... moreOLD ENEMIES, NEW COMRADES After being thrust into the past, and right into the middle of the days of his grandfather’s youth, Tōta comes face to face with the Mage of the Beginning! However, things are not all they appear to be–Tōta isn’t just in Negi’s memories, but a nightmare where Ialda reigns supreme. With the help of Yukihime, as well as Negi’s first partner Asuna Kagurazaka and the rest of UQ Holder, Tōta must save his grandfather and stop Ialda once and for all, or be pulled into darkness, along with the rest of the world. less

THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS After their showdown, Negi asks Tōta to follow in his footsteps. The request brings Tōta and Kirië to Kyoto in search of an old workshop owned by Nagi Springfield, Negi’s father and Tōta’s great-grandfather. But uncovering the workshop isn’t such an easy task, and with Kirië struggling over her conflicted feelings for Tōta, the trip might be more than the two of them can handle.

IN ONE’S FOOTSTEPS After travelling all the way to Kyoto, Tōta and Kirië finally track down Nagi’s old workshop, where they meet Albert Chamomile, Negi Springfield’s old partner. There, Albert shows Tōta memories from Negi’s past, including an alternate timeline of how Negi’s life would have been if Tōta didn’t exist. Tōta watches from the sidelines as a decisive battle unfolds between Negi and Nagi, and finally sees firsthand the overwhelming power of the two mages that came before him.

A RACE AGAINST TIME! Just as Tōta and Kirië are about to make their way back from Kyoto, the Senkyōkan is attacked by none other than Tōta's younger sister, Cutlass! While Jinbei and Makabe manage to keep her attacks at bay, Cutlass soon reveals that the orbital elevator is the target of an impending nuclear missile attack–which claims the lives of over ten thousand civilians... moreA RACE AGAINST TIME! Just as Tōta and Kirië are about to make their way back from Kyoto, the Senkyōkan is attacked by none other than Tōta's younger sister, Cutlass! While Jinbei and Makabe manage to keep her attacks at bay, Cutlass soon reveals that the orbital elevator is the target of an impending nuclear missile attack–which claims the lives of over ten thousand civilians. Tōta, Kirië, and the rest of UQ HOLDER travel back in time in order to stop the attack from happening, but has their time already run out…? less

THE VALUE OF A LIFE Tōta and the rest of UQ HOLDER successfully travel back in time and stop the nuclear missile from hitting the orbital elevator…but just as they do, they discover that another attack is headed their way! And with Kirië's save point destroyed, it means that this time, there are no do-overs. With only one chance to save humanity from destruction, can Tōta figure out a way to save everyone, or will it take a great sacrifice to avert an even greater disaster?

NEWFOUND RESOLVE After viewing Chachazero’s memories, Tōta learns more about Negi Springfield and Evangeline’s mysterious pasts, as well as their efforts to defeat the seemingly indestructible Ialda Baoth. Determined to save the world now more than ever, Tōta resumes his training with Kurōmaru–and the two soon discover that they must enter a special contract in order to obtain the power they seek... moreNEWFOUND RESOLVE After viewing Chachazero’s memories, Tōta learns more about Negi Springfield and Evangeline’s mysterious pasts, as well as their efforts to defeat the seemingly indestructible Ialda Baoth. Determined to save the world now more than ever, Tōta resumes his training with Kurōmaru–and the two soon discover that they must enter a special contract in order to obtain the power they seek. But with Kurōmaru’s conflicting feelings for Tōta only growing stronger, he soon finds himself at an impasse that could jeopardize their friendship forever… less

WHO NEEDS WHOThe day of Karin's reckoning has come, as she must confront her own demons and finish her centuries- long battle with Evangeline. But who is needed to finally settle these old scores? What's more, this isn't the only dark past that will come back to haunt the members of UQ HOLDER, as the lines between good and evil become more and more blurred... moreWHO NEEDS WHOThe day of Karin's reckoning has come, as she must confront her own demons and finish her centuries- long battle with Evangeline. But who is needed to finally settle these old scores? What's more, this isn't the only dark past that will come back to haunt the members of UQ HOLDER, as the lines between good and evil become more and more blurred. Amid the cosmic clash of forces, the members of UQ HOLDER become further entangled with new contracts, new pactios, and all that comes with them. It's both hard and easy to forget when you live so long... less

A flurry of pactios and bombshell revelations seem to have things looking up for UQ HOLDER. The team is united in trust and strength, and appears to be closer than ever behind Tо̄ta's fearless leadership as they stare down one of their most intense battles yet. But nothing is ever as simple as it seems, and as they look out towards the next battle, their enemy may in fact be closer than they think...

In einer Welt, in der Magie und Hochtechnologie miteinander verschmelzen, träumt Touta davon, eines Tages im obersten Stock des gigantischen Turms in der Hauptstadt zu stehen. Die ländliche Idylle seiner Heimat darf er aber erst verlassen, wenn er seine Lehrerin Yukihime im Schwertkampf besiegt – und das scheint unmöglich! Eines Tages wird Yukihime von einem Kopfgeldjäger angegriffen, wobei Touta tödlich verletzt wird... moreIn einer Welt, in der Magie und Hochtechnologie miteinander verschmelzen, träumt Touta davon, eines Tages im obersten Stock des gigantischen Turms in der Hauptstadt zu stehen. Die ländliche Idylle seiner Heimat darf er aber erst verlassen, wenn er seine Lehrerin Yukihime im Schwertkampf besiegt – und das scheint unmöglich! Eines Tages wird Yukihime von einem Kopfgeldjäger angegriffen, wobei Touta tödlich verletzt wird. Bevor er ins Jenseits eingeht, bietet ihm seine Lehrerin an, ihr Blut zu trinken. Die Folge: Touta wird ein Vampir! Da sie nun in ihrer Heimat nicht mehr sicher sind, begeben sich die beiden Unsterblichen auf den Weg in die Hauptstadt – und damit in unzählige zum Schreien komische und actionreiche Situationen à la Ken Akamatsu! less

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS The battle with Ba’al comes to an epic conclusion as UQ Holder’s most powerful members, The Numbers, all finally come together! The time has come to take the fight to Ialda, but can the UQ Holder Numbers succeed where two generations of legendary Springfields failed? The Numbers make a bold move towards taking down Ialda and Yukihime faces an emotional reckoning with Tо̄ta!

Tо̄ta and Kurо̄maru are on a date! Is their partner-ship about to blossom into a romantic bond? Sadly, as the two confront the nature of their relationship, they are rudely interrupted by the Fushi-Gari, immortal hunters from the Shinmei... moreTо̄ta and Kurо̄maru are on a date! Is their partner-ship about to blossom into a romantic bond? Sadly, as the two confront the nature of their relationship, they are rudely interrupted by the Fushi-Gari, immortal hunters from the Shinmei. In order to complete their preparations to destroy Ialda, the Fushi-Gari must perform a ritual that requires Kurо̄maru, and Kurо̄maru's own brother is among those leading the hunt! Kurо̄maru's immortality is at stake as Tо̄ta faces off against an entire clan devoted to destroying immortals. less

The hit shonen adventure continues, with a major anime series coming soon, into the far future, beyond the finale of Negima!Ages 16 and up.THE LONG FALL43 years have passed since Ba’al’s terrorist attack that derailed UQ Holder’s plan to defeat Ialda. Tōta has recovered most of his memories, but still can not fill in the 43 year blank that haunts him. Though he desperately wants to find out what happened to his friends, he must first survive being hunted by Ba’al’s powerful minions... moreThe hit shonen adventure continues, with a major anime series coming soon, into the far future, beyond the finale of Negima!Ages 16 and up.THE LONG FALL43 years have passed since Ba’al’s terrorist attack that derailed UQ Holder’s plan to defeat Ialda. Tōta has recovered most of his memories, but still can not fill in the 43 year blank that haunts him. Though he desperately wants to find out what happened to his friends, he must first survive being hunted by Ba’al’s powerful minions. Without his powers or immortality, can Tōta escape Ba’al’s forces and reunite with his UQ Holder comrades? And are there even any members of UQ Holder left to reunite with? less