The September issue of Kadokawa’s Monthly Shōnen Ace magazine published the final chapter of Takeru Kirishima’s Brunhild the Dragonslayer (Ryū-goroshi no Brunhild) manga. This manga is an adaptation of Yuiko Agarizaki and Aoaso’s light novel of the same title. It was published on Friday.
Eden is a place of perfection, protected from outside harm by the silver dragon. In this idyllic land, the dragon raises a human girl found on the island’s shores as his own. But when the dragon’s life is mercilessly snuffed out by human machinations, the girl must choose whether to heed his dying wish and stay the course of righteousness…or walk a path of vengeance.
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Publication History
The manga by Kirishima was launched in Monthly Shōnen Ace in October 2022. Kadokawa published the manga’s first volume in April 2023. Additionally, the fourth and final volume will be released on September 25.
The Light Novel
The light novel by Agarizaki, illustrated by Aoaso, was released under Kadokawa’s Dengeki Bunko label in June 2022. The third part was published by Kadokawa in August 2023. Furthermore, Yen Press publishes the light novel in English, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Previous Works of Takeru Kirishima
Kirishima’s previous works include the Melty Blood adaptation of French Bread’s fighting game. This adaptation serves as a follow-up to Type-Moon’s Tsukihime visual novel. Moreover, Kirishima drew Kanna, which was published in English by Go! Comi. Additionally, Kirishima illustrated Usagi Nakamura’s Gokudo-kun Manyuki (Gokudo) light novel series, which inspired a 1999 anime. Media Blasters licensed and released the anime series in North America.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the journey of Brunhild the Dragonslayer from light novel to manga has been a fascinating one. Fans have followed the story of Eden and the silver dragon with great interest. As the final chapter has now been published, readers can look back on this tale with fondness. The legacy of Takeru Kirishima’s storytelling continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
Source: Monthly Shōnen Ace September issue
