Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash Series by Ao Jyumonji, 十文字青, 白井 鋭利, 白井鋭利

The light novel fantasy epic that inspired a critically-acclaimed anime!Haruhiro awakens to darkness and amnesia, among a group of strangers who can only remember their own names...and nothing else. When they make it into the light, they discover Grimgar--a fantasy world that's like something out of an RPG game. Without apparent skills or knowledge of their surroundings, Haruhiro and his newfound friends band together to form an adventuring party... moreThe light novel fantasy epic that inspired a critically-acclaimed anime!Haruhiro awakens to darkness and amnesia, among a group of strangers who can only remember their own names...and nothing else. When they make it into the light, they discover Grimgar--a fantasy world that's like something out of an RPG game. Without apparent skills or knowledge of their surroundings, Haruhiro and his newfound friends band together to form an adventuring party. Only by cooperating, using their wits, and learning new skills can they hope to survive in this dangerous land of monsters and magic. less

“...We can't abandon him. Or rather, I don't think we should.”Haruhiro and the others who were taken away to the unfamiliar world of Grimgar have now gained experience and are finally maturing as volunteer soldiers. In order to bring things up a level, they’ve traveled to a new dungeon, the Cyrene Mines, but this is also the place where Merry, the newest addition to their party, once lost her comrades... more“...We can't abandon him. Or rather, I don't think we should.”Haruhiro and the others who were taken away to the unfamiliar world of Grimgar have now gained experience and are finally maturing as volunteer soldiers. In order to bring things up a level, they’ve traveled to a new dungeon, the Cyrene Mines, but this is also the place where Merry, the newest addition to their party, once lost her comrades.Haruhiro thought their exploration would go easily, but one member of the party is unexpectedly separated from the rest, and they are all attacked by the famous giant kobold, Death Spots.With new trials to overcome, the tale of adventure born from the ashes enters its second chapter! less

“Choco. Wait, could it be that Choco...?” Haruhiro and his comrades have become famous due to achievements no one expected from them. With his comrades more confident, Haruhiro is still agonizing over what to do when more experienced volunteer soldiers come to him. Among them is a girl whose name is still in Haruhiro's memories. At that same time, the town of Alterna moves to retake the Deadhead Watching Keep held by orcs... more“Choco. Wait, could it be that Choco...?” Haruhiro and his comrades have become famous due to achievements no one expected from them. With his comrades more confident, Haruhiro is still agonizing over what to do when more experienced volunteer soldiers come to him. Among them is a girl whose name is still in Haruhiro's memories. At that same time, the town of Alterna moves to retake the Deadhead Watching Keep held by orcs. Looking to earn some of the reward money, Haruhiro's party ends up joining their first raid alongside Renji and Choco. less

“Don’t scare me like that, Moguzo.” “Sorry, sorry.” Moguzo let out an embarrassed laugh and scratched the back of his head. Still, he sure is bleeding a lot, Haruhiro thought. With all that blood, it’s impossible to tell what kind of face he’s making. But, well, it looks like he’s fine somehow. Haruhiro and his party reached the end of one major battle. However, with there being some comrades they couldn't save, they couldn't be entirely happy with how things were... more“Don’t scare me like that, Moguzo.” “Sorry, sorry.” Moguzo let out an embarrassed laugh and scratched the back of his head. Still, he sure is bleeding a lot, Haruhiro thought. With all that blood, it’s impossible to tell what kind of face he’s making. But, well, it looks like he’s fine somehow. Haruhiro and his party reached the end of one major battle. However, with there being some comrades they couldn't save, they couldn't be entirely happy with how things were. Meanwhile, because they managed to accomplish more than anyone had expected, some members of the party receive offers from other teams wanting to poach them, too. As Haruhiro agonizes over what to do as a leader, he is forced to come to grips with what the party wants to do once again. The story of adventure born from the ashes now enters a new stage! less

"...So, this thing, what do you think it is?" It has now been some months since the party came to the Wonder Hole. Haruhiro and his companions have been slowly but steadily improving their skills as they clear the labyrinth. One day, while exploring, they find a "hole" they've never seen before. A hole that, as far as they know... wasn't there when they passed through the area three days earlier... more"...So, this thing, what do you think it is?" It has now been some months since the party came to the Wonder Hole. Haruhiro and his companions have been slowly but steadily improving their skills as they clear the labyrinth. One day, while exploring, they find a "hole" they've never seen before. A hole that, as far as they know... wasn't there when they passed through the area three days earlier. It may lead to a new and unexplored area, which would be highly profitable for them if they are the first to set foot in it. Haruhiro is hesitant on whether to go inside or not, but Team Tokimune, a group known for being full of eccentrics, but still highly capable, appear and propose exploring it together. The tale of adventure born from the ashes continues with new encounters. less

"Our goal is already decided, right? So what do you mean, we're turning back?" The Dusk Realm that Haruhiro and the others discovered had begun to attract attention as a new hunting ground. Haruhiro and the party had also gotten to the point where they could now slay the white giants that they could only run from before and were able to make a steady income there. However, due to the actions of one clan, the danger level in the Dusk Realm rises dramatically... more"Our goal is already decided, right? So what do you mean, we're turning back?" The Dusk Realm that Haruhiro and the others discovered had begun to attract attention as a new hunting ground. Haruhiro and the party had also gotten to the point where they could now slay the white giants that they could only run from before and were able to make a steady income there. However, due to the actions of one clan, the danger level in the Dusk Realm rises dramatically. Meanwhile, Haruhiro and the others re-encounter Souma, the head of the Day Breakers which they had joined before, and are slowly but surely dragged into taking part in a large-scale mission involving multiple clans. When he fights alongside these powerful volunteer soldiers, what will Haruhiro see, and what will he think? less

TO FIND A WAY HOMEHaruhiro and the others narrowly escape the Dusk Realm, only to find themselves in a world that isn’t Grimgar–a world where the sun never rises. Abandoned by Lala and Nono, the party must rely on their own wits to survive in this World of Night. But when a faint chance of returning home to Grimgar appears, will they take it, even if it means risking their lives? And is Grimgar truly their home–or is it somewhere else entirely?

TVアニメ話題沸騰!!幾多の危機を越えグリムガルへの帰還を果たしたハルヒロたち。しかし、戻ってきたとはいえ、出口の先は人間族の勢力圏から遠く離れた土地だった。偵察に出たハルヒロとユメは、幸運にもクラン「暁連隊(DAYBREAKERS)」に所属する〝颱風(タイフーン)〟ロックスたちと出会う。だが彼らはある目的のため、オークや不死族の集団と戦っており、ハルヒロたちも、更には残っていたランタとメリイ、クザクとシホルの4人も別々に行動し、戦闘に巻き込まれてしまう。ようやく戻ってきた世界でも、待っていたのは仲間と更なる出会いと戦いだった。灰が舞い、幻想を越えた先に何が待つのか、いまはまだ誰も知らない。

The light novel fantasy epic that inspired a critically-acclaimed anime!Haruhiro awakens to darkness and amnesia, among a group of strangers who can only remember their own names...and nothing else. When they make it into the light, they discover Grimgar—a fantasy world that’s like something out of an RPG game. Without apparent skills or knowledge of their surroundings, Haruhiro and his newfound friends band together to form an adventuring party... moreThe light novel fantasy epic that inspired a critically-acclaimed anime!Haruhiro awakens to darkness and amnesia, among a group of strangers who can only remember their own names...and nothing else. When they make it into the light, they discover Grimgar—a fantasy world that’s like something out of an RPG game. Without apparent skills or knowledge of their surroundings, Haruhiro and his newfound friends band together to form an adventuring party. Only by cooperating, using their wits, and learning new skills can they hope to survive in this dangerous land of monsters and magic. less

このゲームみたいな世界で、おれは今日も生きていく――。緊迫の10巻!!!ある義勇兵が深い傷を負い、山中で一人その人生の終焉を迎えつつあった。死に間際、彼は思い出す。元いた世界の残滓を。そして、疑問を抱く。――この“グリムガル"という世界とはなんなのか?と。一方、千の峡谷(サウザンバレー)を抜けオルタナを目指し東へ進んでいたハルヒロたちは、道中の森で、巨大な猿のようなモンスター・グォレラたちの襲撃を受けていた。レッドバックというリーダーに率いられたグォレラの群れに苦戦を強いられる。辛うじて追撃を振り払い、逃げ込んだのはオークの出来損ないが隠れ住む村だった・・・。

"I'll do what I have to. I'll do it. Now." Gritting his teeth, and bracing his legs, Haruhiro faces the guorella onslaught once more. He rouses himself with a sense of purpose, and tries to avert his eyes from the reality of her death. Then, when he finds himself facing a regret and despair greater than he can handle, that mysterious man, Jessie, whispers to him, "There is a way. Just one." Meanwhile, Ranta, having left Forgan, is desperately fleeing his former keeper Takasagi's pursuit... more"I'll do what I have to. I'll do it. Now." Gritting his teeth, and bracing his legs, Haruhiro faces the guorella onslaught once more. He rouses himself with a sense of purpose, and tries to avert his eyes from the reality of her death. Then, when he finds himself facing a regret and despair greater than he can handle, that mysterious man, Jessie, whispers to him, "There is a way. Just one." Meanwhile, Ranta, having left Forgan, is desperately fleeing his former keeper Takasagi's pursuit. In Thousand Valley, there's no telling when his flight might end. When his stamina and will are pushed to their limit, what is it that comes back to Ranta's mind...? less

HERE THERE BE DRAGONS—LITERALLY!Still trying to find a way to return to Alterna, Haruhiro and his party fetch up on the shores of the sea. Falling in with a mysterious pirate girl named Momohina, the group ventures forth to the Emerald Archipelago, rumored abode of dragons from ages past. What they aren’t expecting, though, is to find a secret pirate haven—at the exact moment that it’s being attacked by dragons!

Leaving behind Yume, who has parted ways with the rest of them, Haruhiro and the rest travel on a pirate ship to the free city of Vele. There, they decide to make their way towards the still-distant Alterna by defending the suspicious trader Kejiman's caravan. Their journey goes surprisingly well. Or so they think, until they encounter the legendary Leslie Camp... or at least a massive tent they think might be it. In what may be a twist of fate, they set foot inside it, and...?! "Haruhiro.. moreLeaving behind Yume, who has parted ways with the rest of them, Haruhiro and the rest travel on a pirate ship to the free city of Vele. There, they decide to make their way towards the still-distant Alterna by defending the suspicious trader Kejiman's caravan. Their journey goes surprisingly well. Or so they think, until they encounter the legendary Leslie Camp... or at least a massive tent they think might be it. In what may be a twist of fate, they set foot inside it, and...?! "Haruhiro... welcome to Parano." Led on by a mysterious individual in a raincoat, their mysterious adventure into the next world, Parano, begins! less

"This isn't Grimgar. We have to get out of here." The party have been split up in Parano, the other world, where dream monsters and mages run wild. Without their trusty comrades, they can only rely on themselves. "But how far can I believe that 'I' am me?" The goals are to find his comrades and to escape. The king holds the keys... more"This isn't Grimgar. We have to get out of here." The party have been split up in Parano, the other world, where dream monsters and mages run wild. Without their trusty comrades, they can only rely on themselves. "But how far can I believe that 'I' am me?" The goals are to find his comrades and to escape. The king holds the keys. Sharing their hearts and strength with Alice C and Io's party who also wandered into Parano, will Haruhiro and company be able to make it back to Grimgar?! This is the concluding chapter to the story of the other world colored by different illusions, Parano. Then, the tale of adventure born from the ashes will reach a major turning point! less