The realms of fantasy grow richer as Square Enix’s Manga UP! Global app proudly commences the English publication of “The Crafty Mage: Frontier Settling Made Easy” (Seisan Mahōshi no Rakuraku Henkyō Kaitaku: Saikyō no Ajin-tachi to White Kokka o Kizukimasu!), crafted by the imaginative trio of Hajime Naehara, Sunin, and Ramuya.
Meet Joshua, a production mage whose talents are buried under the weight of exploitation by the prestigious Knights of Schwarz. A twist of fate and a wrongful dismissal lead him on an adventure of redemption and discovery, alongside Illya, a princess of the Demon tribe he rescues.
Witness Joshua’s journey as he uses his magical prowess to forge a new destiny, aiding the Demon tribe against the tyranny of the Demon King’s army and malicious slave traders. Join them in the quest to build a magnificent nation, where the art of production magic is the cornerstone of prosperity and peace!
Since its initial release in February 2022, the manga has captivated audiences, with Square Enix distributing the second volume on February 10 and gearing up for the third’s release on December 12.
The intriguing tale stems from Hajime Naehara’s novel series, which began mesmerizing readers on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website since October 2020, with the latest chapter unfurling on February 10. Kadokawa has since brought the novel’s vivid world to print, with the second volume hitting shelves in March 2022.
Manga UP! Global enriches its library further with English adaptations of other riveting titles originally published by Yen Press:
Title: Can’t Stop Cursing You
Creators: Kensuke Koba, Natsuko Uruma
Summary: Yami High turns into a deadly playground when a cursed game ensues. Contractor Mikiya’s lethal assignment: curse-kill thirty individuals in thirty days or face dire consequences. Meanwhile, Curse-Breaker Saeyama races against time to unmask and outwit Mikiya, navigating a deadly maze of cunning spells and grim fate.
This gripping narrative concluded in its fourth volume in April 2022, with Yen Press releasing the final volume on July 18, 2021.
Title: ACCA 13-Territory Inspection Department
Creator: Natsume Ono
Summary: Amidst a whirlwind of political intrigue and hidden agendas, a seemingly indifferent hero stands as the last bastion against corruption. Natsume Ono’s atmospheric thriller delves deep into the machinations of power, chronicled in the pages of Monthly Big Gangan magazine from June 2013 to October 2016.
The saga continues with the ACCA 13-Ku Kansatsu-Ka P.S. spinoff and the standalone Paula to Michel, all available in English thanks to Yen Press. The series also inspired a television anime adaptation in January 2017, with Funimation bringing the story to life through a simuldub.
With “The Crafty Mage” leading a lineup of thought-provoking and action-packed titles, Manga UP! Global offers a gateway into diverse worlds of fantasy, suspense, and adventure, all at the fingertips of English-speaking manga enthusiasts.
