Discover 'The Girl with the Green Eyes': The Exciting New Monstermancer Heir Novel by J-Novel Club
Discover how Damu Amato's captivating novel clinched the grand prize at the 2nd Drecom Media Awards. Dive into the story now!
Damu Amato's Novel Wins Big at Drecom Media Awards
Exciting news from the world of light novels! Damu Amato's latest work has garnered significant recognition, winning the grand prize at the 2nd Drecom Media Awards.
The Announcement at Anime Expo
During a panel at Anime Expo, Drecom revealed that J-Novel Club will publish the novel The Girl with the Green Eyes: Heir to a Monstermancer in English. The series is written by Damu Amato with illustrations by Shirabii.
About the Series
The story is set in a world where a witch named Lingreen is said to have subdued the monsters created by the Demon King. Her descendant, Leen, inherits this powerful ability. After saving a witch hunter and adventurer named Hakura, Leen hires him as her bodyguard, and together they embark on a journey filled with challenges.
The narrative explores conflicts not only with monsters but also with humans, adding depth and complexity to their adventures.
Webtoon Adaptation
A promotional webtoon based on the novel has been produced by MITA, Gudan, and Red Seven. You can check it out here.
Additional Details
- The novel was published as a one-volume work in December 2024.
- ANN reached out to J-Novel Club for comments but has not received a response yet.
Source
This exciting update was shared during the Drecom panel at Anime Expo (Kalai Chik).
Note: Coverage of Anime Expo 2025 is sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press.
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