Haruyuki Morisawa – författare

SWORDS, SORCERY, AND DICTIONARIES! College student Shizuku Minase has never been anything but ordinary. For all her eighteen years, she has been overshadowed by her sisters’ confidence and charm. However, her life changes forever when she’s abruptly spirited away to a world of magic and terrible danger. There, she meets Erik, a handsome young man who studies this land’s magic script. He offers to help her find a way back to Earth, but in exchange, he wants her to teach him Japanese. With their bargain struck, the pair sets out for Farsas, the kingdom of magic, beginning an adventure of fantasy and language.

Single-minded optimist Shizuka and quick-witted mage Eric must brave forbidden sorcery in Candela Castle and all manner of other dangers to reach their destination, the Magic Kingdom of Farsus. Hoping to find some hint as to how to return to Japan there, they manage to receive an audience with King Lars where, in a terrible twist, Shizuku is declared an unacceptable anomaly. Will she be able to convince Lars of her humanity? And why does Eric seem to know the inside of Farsus Castle so well?

From the author of the popular light novel series, Unnamed Memory, Babel is a sequel series that takes place 300 years after the events of the mainline series.

From the author of the popular light novel series, Unnamed Memory, Babel is a sequel series that takes place 300 years after the events of the mainline series.

HE’S DONE FIGHTING EVIL...NOW IT’S TIME TO MAKE FRIENDS! When the Hero Blade defeated the Overlord, he lost all his powers. For him, this should be a dream come true—he can finally experience life as a normal student. Unfortunately, as a veteran Hero at a school meant to train future Heroes, he has little chance of blending in. What’s more, the students Blade meets there, like him, have a rather skewed view of what’s “normal.” He’ll have to contend with the school’s overbearing Empress and her icy glares, his own way-too-flashy attacks, and even an escaped dragon! Despite it all, can Blade manage to make friends and enjoy school life without exposing his true identity?

THE EXCITEMENT NEVER ENDS AT ROSEWOOD ACADEMY!Retired Hero Blade is enjoying his time at school to the fullest. Now that he’s made one hundred friends, he plans to relax and take in the “normal” life. But that may not be possible, what with the Overlord’s daughter showing up, the students taking part in a battle royale–style training session, and monster birds attacking the capital. Plus, Earnest attempts a fiery diet, and it turns out Blade never learned to swim. Each school day brings a new adventure and a new chance for Blade to make even more friends!

Blade, now surrounded by his 111 friends (including two birds and a dragon), should be enjoying his sweet school life…So why isn't he?! Well, first his class is invaded by a superstrong guardian out to defeat him, then he's forced to challenge the king to a duel with Earnest as collateral! And as if that wasn't enough, the students of Rosewood Academy must face more of the king's so-called "practical training," brave mixed-gender hot springs, and survive a trip into the bowels of the royal castle. This ex-hero may be retired, but his adventures aren't over yet!

Classroom for Heroes was adapted into an anime series that originally ran from July-September 2023, and is available to stream on Crunchyroll, both dubbed and subtitled.

Blade is enjoying his youth to the fullest and completely failing to shake his reputation as a super being. After mistakenly believing that kissing is a standard greeting, Blade goes around smooching everyone, to his classmates' horror. Then Earnest and the others get it in their head that Blade isn't very good at magic and try to help him by instigating a super-being hunt where only magic combat is allowed. Finally, it's time for a friendly match between Rosewood and another school, pitting Earnest against her biggest rival. She isn't too worried, until Blade gives her opponent some special training!