Heir to a Monstermancer

Heir to a Monstermancer
First light novel volume cover
魔物使いの娘
(Mamono Tsukai no Musume)
GenreFantasy
Novel series
Written byDamu Amato
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runNovember 30, 2016 – April 2, 2024
Light novel
Written byDamu Amato
Illustrated byShirabii
Published byDrecom Media
English publisher
ImprintDRE Novels
Original runDecember 10, 2024 – present
Volumes3
Manga
Written byDamu Amato
Illustrated byYū Satō
Published byDrecom Media
MagazineDrecomi+
Original runSeptember 2026 – scheduled
Anime television series
Directed byChihiro Kumano
Written bySatoru Sugizawa
StudioProject No.9

Heir to a Monstermancer (Japanese: 魔物使いの娘, Hepburn: Mamono Tsukai no Musume) is a Japanese web novel series written by Damu Amato. It was originally serialized on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō from November 2016 to April 2024. It later began publication by Drecom Media as a light novel under their DRE Novels imprint featuring illustrations by Shirabii in December 2024, with three volumes released as of July 2026. A manga adaptation illustrated by Yū Satō will begin serialization on Drecom Media's Drecomi+ web service in September 2026. An anime television series adaptation produced by Project No.9 has been announced.

Plot

Hakura, an adventurer, is nearly killed by a hydra, only to be rescued by Leen, a witch's descendant. Leen, being descended from a witch, does not feel attached to humans, finding them incomprehensible. Thankful for being saved, Hakura offers to become Leen's bodyguard, with the two starting their adventures together. However, despite their partnership, the two find themselves bickering, with Leen's views on humans conflicting with her companionship with Hakura.

Characters

Leen (リーン, Rīn)
Voiced by: Manaka Iwami[1]
A witch who is descended from the primordial witch of their world. She has a selfish personality and look down upon humans. She has the ability to tame monsters.
Hakura Istilla (ハクラ・イスティラ, Hakura Isutira)
Voiced by: Chiaki Kobayashi[1]
Ao (アオ)
Voiced by: Akio Otsuka[1]

Media

Light novels

Damu Amato originally began posting the series on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō on November 30, 2016, with Amato posting 168 chapters including an epilogue until April 2, 2024.[2] The series was later submitted to a contest by the publishing company Drecom Media in 2024, where it won the Grand Prize.[3] Drecom Media began publishing it as a light novel under their DRE Novels imprint with illustrations by Shirabii, with the first volume being released on December 10, 2024; three volumes have been released as of July 10, 2026.[4] A voice drama featuring Manaka Iwami as Leen and Chiaki Kobayashi as Hakura was released on YouTube to promote the first volume's release.[5] The series is licensed in English by J-Novel Club.[6]

No. Title Original release date North American release date
1The Girl with the Green Eyes
緑の瞳の少女		December 10, 2024[7]
978-4-434-34612-5		November 17, 2025[8]
978-1-71-831174-9
2The Witch Hunter with the Obsidian Stone
黒い石の魔女狩り		July 10, 2025[9]
978-4-434-36056-5		February 13, 2026[8]
978-1-71-831176-3
3—
一角獣の祝祭		July 10, 2026[4]
978-4-434-38066-2		—

Manga

A one-shot promotional webtoon produced by MITA, Gudan and Red Seven was published on Drecom Media's official website on November 29, 2024.[10]

A manga adaptation illustrated by Yū Satō will begin serialization on Drecom Media's Drecomi+ web service in September 2026.[1]

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on July 3, 2026. The series is produced by Project No.9 and directed by Chihiro Kumano, and features scripts written by Satoru Sugizawa and character designs by Akane Kasasagi. The cast from voice drama are reprising their roles.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Cayanan, Joanna (July 3, 2026). "Writer Damu Amato, Illustrator Shirabii's Heir to a Monstermancer Novel Series Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ "魔物使いの娘". Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese). Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ "第２回ドリコムメディア大賞" (in Japanese). Drecom Media. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  4. 1 2 魔物使いの娘3 ～一角獣の祝祭～ (in Japanese). Drecom Media. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ "魔物使いの娘 - DREノベルス公式サイト" (in Japanese). Drecom Media. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  6. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 6, 2025). "J-Novel Club to Publish The Girl with the Green Eyes: Heir to a Monstermancer Novel Series (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  7. ↑ 魔物使いの娘 ～緑の瞳の少女～ (in Japanese). Drecom Media. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  8. 1 2 "Heir to a Monstermancer". J-Novel Club. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  9. ↑ 魔物使いの娘2 ～黒い石の魔女狩り～ (in Japanese). Drecom Media. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  10. ↑ "魔物使いの娘 - DRE STUDIOS公式サイト" (in Japanese). Drecom Media. July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
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