Hiro Ainana

Rin would like nothing more than to end her mock battle with the prince, and thanks to a timely interruption by a yellow-skinned demon, she gets her wish! Unfortunately, this new opponent is on a completely different level, and as the clash between the hero's party and a group of high-level demons unfolds, there's no guarantee she'll make it out...

Having stopped the assault on the fort city by the necromancer, and with product development and the management reform of Hero's Rest all going smoothly, Satou and friends resume their travels of the neighbouring countries. However, for some reason, everywhere they go, they seem to come across incidents involving demons. As they take care of these problems, Satou gives his...

With one of his most arduous battles to date behind him, Satou successfully brings Sara back to life! But he's neglected his comrades for too long, and there's only one way to remedy that: a tour of the capital! Will Satou finally get to enjoy a moment's peace? Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 16 (manga) by Shri...

After settling their business in Parion Province, Satou and his companions head west. There they encounter a beautiful girl the AR display can't identify, who turns out to have a surprising connection to Satou. The group joins her for a peaceful trek, but the calm is soon interrupted when Pippin brings them a dragon egg to look after...

Perfect for fans of Sword Art Online and Overlord.

Perfect for fans of Re:Zero and Overlord!

Programmer Ichirou Suzuki is transported to another world. In a foreign land, he finds that life is an adventure that's sometimes fun, sometimes serious, and full of girls! Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 1 (Novel) by Hiro Ainana offers an intriguing blend of fantasy and adventure, where unexpected journeys lead to exciting experiences.

After their journey down the river, Satou and crew finally arrive at the old capital just in time for the martial arts tournament, along with some fireworks, a ball at the castle, and sightseeing in the Ougoch Duchy. But the followers of the demon lord are plotting in the shadows... Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 6 by...

Trouble on the high seas! Having reached the end of their several-month stay in Bolenan Forest, Satou and the others decide to earn their sea legs as they resume their journey to Labyrinth City aboard their very own flying ship. But it wouldn't be a true adventure if there was smooth sailing the entire way! Following a run-in with the...

When Elder Dohal, lord of the dwarves, asks Satou to help forge a powerful new sword, his smithing skills are put to the test. After a long night sweating over the anvil, Satou's new sword is finished, and its power is like nothing he's ever seen before. But there's no time for swordplay, as Bolehart City beckons, and its streets...

Showdown in Castle Town! Having successfully averted the airship attack, Satou and company arrive safely in the royal capital. There, they are reunited with Nana's sisters—Numbers 1 through 8—and give them the gift of a lifetime. But as is tradition with every trip to the capital, Satou must rub elbows with the aristocracy before he can enjoy his sightseeing. He...

A strong friendship begins with a strong drink! As Satou and crew set out for more sightseeing, they catch up with the hero Hayato and learn of his many interests, including a particular fascination with Arisa... But it isn't long before the gang is once again whisked away on another adventure: a trip to the black-market district Muraas! Meanwhile, high...

Satou has broken free of the demon's labyrinth, rescuing Pochi, Tama, and Liza. And after liberating two more girls from slavery, he's on his way to building an entire harem! But beautiful girls aren't the only ones coming his way...

After rescuing Muno Barony from disaster, Satou and crew head for dwarf territory and rescue an Oracle priestess from the demons! But for some reason, the attacks just keep coming... Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 5 (Novel) by Hiro Ainana captures the thrilling adventures and challenges faced by Satou and his companions as they journey through a...

When a secret plot brewing in the darkness threatens the Forest of Illusions, it's up to Satou to save the day! Will he be able to stop it in time? Explore the adventure in Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 7 (manga) by Rochelle Gancio, Jenny McKeon, Hiro Ainana, and Ayamegumu Ayamegumu.

A DEMON IN THE DUNES With their rigorous training session behind them, Satou's party is finally prepared to take on the tougher enemies of the Celivera Labyrinth. Never ones to shy away from a side quest or two, they also find a hot spring and open a Japanese-style inn on the spot. Areamasters and floormasters beware! This group is refreshed...

A hero’s work is never done! Enjoying a rare moment of respite, Satou and his party return to the royal capital to be decorated for their accomplishments. But there, they hear from Princess Sistina that the royal symbol, the cherry blossom, has ceased to bloom. Taking it upon themselves to investigate while enjoying the sights, the party inevitably catches wind...

Satou's epic battle against the Demon Lord rages on as he strives to eliminate the source of the fiend's power! Twelve times he has felled the foe before him, but a decisive victory yet eludes his grasp. With images of Sara's lifeless body flashing through his mind, Satou is hyper-focused on her resurrection, and he's got no time to waste...

After parting ways with Hayato the Hero, Satou and the party visit Parion Province and indulge in rich sights and regional delicacies. However, the highlight of their stay in Parion is the Village of Adepts! There, Tama, Pochi, and Satou get a crash course in the ninja arts. But not long after their training begins, their fellow students start to...

Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 19 (light novel) by Shri Shri, Jenny McKeon, Hiro Ainana explores the theme of freedom, at long last. After being appointed as Shiga Kingdom's Vice-Minister of Tourism, Satou decides to take his party on a sightseeing trip around the country. Over the course of their leisurely journey, he and his crew go...

Suzuki was a programmer in the midst of a death march—crunch time, when coders live on caffeine and pull twenty-hour days. He just needed a little nap...but then he has a dream. A dream where he's in another world, with RPG-powers right out of his game. A dream where he calls down a great disaster. A dream that, suspiciously, just...

Satou's caught in an underground labyrinth. Zena's also lost, and her only companions are three beast girls. Demons abound as Satou and Zena try to get to safety! Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 2 (Manga) by Ayamegumu and Hiro Ainana continues the thrilling adventure as they navigate perils together.

After Sara is kidnapped for a sinister ritual, her body is possessed by the resurrected Demon Lord! What's more, the Demon Lord's minions stand in the way of any who would strive to free her from her cruel fate... Wasting no time, Satou sets off to rescue her despite Arisa's desperate pleas for him to stay, but even he will...

Having saved the mysterious elf girl and her protector, Satou faces his next challenge: ascending the Cradle, a training facility for elves packed with monsters and powerful guardians! Satou fights his way up, his sights set on the 200th floor—where a fearsome foe awaits...

A problem at every twist and turn... At long last, Satou and company have arrived at Labyrinth City Celivera! Eager to uncover its mysteries, they waste no time before registering with the local explorers guild and securing a base of operations. However, life outside the labyrinth itself is less than ideal. Children are starving in the streets, a noxious miasma...

After his party's valiant effort protecting the Muno Barony, Satou is officially knighted. He joins the ranks of the nobility, gaining no small amount of prestige in the process. After a brief stay at the castle, they all head to Bolehart City, where Satou finds himself getting a much more involved education in smithing than he bargained for. Death March...

Satou and his companions have arrived in Gururian City, and all around them, mock battles are a common sight in preparation for the upcoming martial arts tournament. Meanwhile, the Wings of Freedom, a demon lord worshipping cult, is giving speeches in the streets, and sure enough, a horde of demons soon emerges from within the city! Amid the chaos, Satou...

When Satou and his party cross into the famously unsafe Muno Barony, they find ramshackle villages, fortresses inhabited by the souls of the dead, and all manner of unrest. Amid the chaos, Satou meets a girl who happens to be the Baron's daughter and stumbles across a conspiracy... Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 4 by Hiro Ainana...

No good deed goes unpunished! Though Satou's stay in Labyrinth City got off to a rocky start, he's determined to put Celivera on the road to redemption! Acts of charity, such as founding an orphanage and putting the Plunderer King behind bars, are no big deal for him. But despite his best efforts, mysterious drugs continue to circulate. Incidentally, the...

Looking to deliver a letter from the Witch of the Forest of Illusions, Satou and his party decide to visit the village of the forest giants. He soon finds the villagers are still recovering from hydra attacks, including three children who were poisoned by the hydra's toxic breath. As Satou gets to work on brewing an antidote, Karina ponders how...

After dispatching the monsters laying siege to the royal capital and aiding in the bloom of the Royal Sakura blossoms, Satou and his party are finally able to welcome the New Year. Our sightseeing adventurers spend a healthy chunk of time indulging in rare delicacies, bolstering their combat abilities, meeting up with old friends, and dealing in unique and powerful...

After escaping the collapsing Cradle, Satou reunites with his party. Now, with a new friend in tow, the time has come to bid Seiryuu City farewell. After making a promise to Zena, Satou sets off on a journey to take Mia back to her hometown. However, on the way, they make a shocking discovery that brings her to tears. All...

Entering a territory marred by past tragedies (including attacks by Zen the Undead King), Satou faces new challenges. He'll have to charge on through, but the obstacles are many, including monsters, brigands, and even a fortress under attack by a fierce hydra! Where will Satou's path take him in this unfamiliar land? Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol....

Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 20 (light novel) brings yet another thrilling adventure. After a tip-off from a blue-haired goddess of a girl, it's off to Parion Province for Satou and the party! There, they run into Hayato the Hero, who appears to be suffering the virulent effects of a curse from a demon lord! Defeating the...