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Scum of the Brave

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Scum of the Brave
First light novel volume cover (original edition)
勇者のクズ
(Yūsha no Kuzu)
GenreUrban fantasy[1]
Novel series
Written byRocket Shokai
Published byKakuyomu
Original runFebruary 12, 2016 – March 22, 2016
Light novel
Written byRocket Shokai
Illustrated by
  • Yūya Kusaka (original)
  • toi8 (new edition)
Published by
Imprint
  • Kadokawa Books (December 24, 2016)
  • Dash X Bunko (2026–scheduled)
Original runDecember 24, 2016 – present
Volumes1 (original)
Manga
Written byRocket Shokai
Illustrated byNakashima723
Published byLeed Publishing (2022–present)
English publisher
  • NA: Manga Planet
ImprintBorder Comics
MagazineComic Border (February 18, 2022–present)
Original runJune 22, 2018 – present
Volumes
  • 3 (digital)
  • 8 (print)
Anime television series
Directed byShinji Ushiro
Written byYōichi Katō
Music byKenichiro Suehiro
StudioOLM Team Hikita
Licensed by
Original networkNNS (Nippon TV)
Original run January 11, 2026 – scheduled

Scum of the Brave (Japanese: 勇者のクズ, Hepburn: Yūsha no Kuzu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Rocket Shokai and illustrated by Yūya Kusaka. It was initially serialized as a web novel published on Kadokawa Corporation's Kakuyomu website between February and March 2016. A single volume was published under Fujimi Shobo's Kadokawa Books imprint in December 2016. A manga adaptation illustrated by Nakashima723 initially began serialization as an independent comic in June 2018, before beginning serialization on Leed Publishing's Comic Border manga website in February 2022. A new edition of the light novel series illustrated by toi8 will begin publication by Shueisha under their Dash X Bunko imprint in early 2026. An anime television series adaptation produced by OLM is set to premiere in January 2026.

Characters

"Shinigami" Yashiro (《死神》ヤシロ)
Voiced by: Ryōta Suzuki[2]
Aki Jōgamine (城ヶ峰 亜希, Jōgamine Aki)
Voiced by: Akari Kitō[3]
Yukine Indō (印堂 雪音, Indō Yukine)
Voiced by: Momo Harumi[4]
Sara Kashiwagi Pendragon (セーラ・カシワギ・ペンドラゴン, Sēra Kashiwagi Pendoragon)
Voiced by: Yumiri Hanamori[5]
"Salt" Joe (《ソルト》ジョー, "Soruto" Jō)
Voiced by: Hinata Tadokoro[6]
"Ongakuya" Ishinō (《音楽屋》イシノオ)
Voiced by: Daisuke Hirakawa[6]
"Moguri" no Maruta (《もぐり》のマルタ)
Voiced by: Yasuhiro Takato[6]

Media

Light novel

Written by Rocket Shokai, Scum of the Brave was initially serialized on Kadokawa Corporation's Kakuyomu website from February 12 to March 22, 2016.[7] A single volume with illustrations by Yūya Kusaka was released under Fujimi Shobo's Kadokawa Books light novel imprint on December 24, 2016.[8]

A new edition illustrated by toi8 will begin publication under Shueisha's Dash X Bunko light novel imprint in early 2026.[9][10]

Original edition

No. Release date ISBN
1 December 24, 2016[8]978-4-04-072154-5

Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Nakashima723 initially began serialization as an independent comic on June 22, 2018.[1] It later began serialization on Leed Publishing's Comic Border manga website on February 18, 2022.[11] The manga's chapters have been collected into eight tankōbon volumes as of December 2025.[12] The manga is published in English by Manga Planet.[13]

No. Release date ISBN
1 March 3, 2019 (ebook)[14]
April 22, 2022 (print)[15]		978-4-8458-6119-4
2 June 10, 2020 (ebook)[16]
May 20, 2022 (print)[17]		978-4-8458-6123-1
3 September 17, 2021 (ebook)[18]
June 24, 2022 (print)[19]		978-4-8458-6128-6
4 January 27, 2023[20]978-4-8458-6151-4
5 September 22, 2023[21]978-4-8458-6166-8
6 May 31, 2024[22]978-4-8458-6623-6
7 March 21, 2025[23]978-4-8458-6783-7
8 December 18, 2025[12]978-4-8458-6990-9

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on March 15, 2025.[9] The series is produced by OLM and directed by Shinji Ushiro, with series composition and screenplays handled by Yōichi Katō, characters designed by Rika Murakami, and music composed by Kenichiro Suehiro. It is set to premiere on January 11, 2026, on Nippon TV and its affiliates, and will run for two consecutive cours.[24] For the first cours, the opening theme is "Gun Powder" performed by Tooboe, and the ending theme song is "Mental Rental" (メンタルレンタル) performed by Mulasaki Ima.[6] Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia.[25][26]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byStoryboarded byChief animation directed byOriginal release date
1TBATBATBATBAJanuary 11, 2026 (2026-01-11)

Reception

The novel won the Grand Prize in the Modern Action category at the 1st Kakuyomu Web Novel Contest in 2016.[27]

See also

References

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  2. ^ Hazra, Adriana (October 11, 2025). "Scum of the Brave TV Anime Casts Ryōta Suzuki as Lead". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  3. ^ Dempsey, Liam (October 25, 2025). "Scum of the Brave Anime Casts Akari Kito as Aki Jogamine". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  4. ^ Loo, Egan (November 8, 2025). "Scum of the Brave TV Anime Casts Momo Harumi". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  5. ^ Loo, Egan (November 22, 2025). "Scum of the Brave TV Anime Casts Yumiri Hanamori". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d Loo, Egan (December 6, 2025). "Scum of the Brave TV Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Cast, Theme Song Artists, 6-Month Run, January 10 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  7. ^ 勇者のクズ. Kakuyomu (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. June 15, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  8. ^ a b 勇者のクズ１ (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 15, 2025). "Rocket Shokai, Nakashima723's Scum of the Brave Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  10. ^ 原作小説　新装版刊行決定！. yushanokuzu.com (in Japanese). October 25, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  11. ^ 超弩級インディーズ漫画『勇者のクズ』コミックBORDERで2月18日再連載開始！. newscast.jp (in Japanese). February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  12. ^ a b 【12月18日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 18, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  13. ^ "Scum of the Brave". Manga Planet. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  14. ^ 勇者のクズ　1巻 (ランチャーコミックスDIGITAL) (in Japanese). ASIN B07P93YNCX.
  15. ^ 【4月22日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 22, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  16. ^ 勇者のクズ　2巻 (ランチャーコミックスDIGITAL) (in Japanese). ASIN B087Z2HKZ4.
  17. ^ 【5月20日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 20, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  18. ^ 勇者のクズ　3巻 (ランチャーコミックスDIGITAL) (in Japanese). ASIN B09CYNK211.
  19. ^ 【6月24日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 24, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  20. ^ 【1月27日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 27, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  21. ^ 【9月22日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 22, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  22. ^ 【5月31日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 31, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  23. ^ 【3月21日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 21, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  24. ^ Dempsey, Liam (September 13, 2025). "Scum of the Brave Anime Reveals January 2026 Broadcast, Main Staff in Teaser Trailer". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  25. ^ "【Distribution Announcement】Muse is pleased to announce the distribution of 《Scum of the Brave》". Muse Asia. December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025 – via YouTube.
  26. ^ "[DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT] Muse is pleased to announce that we have acquired the distribution rights of [Scum of the Brave]! 🎉". Muse India. December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025 – via YouTube.
  27. ^ 第1回カクヨムWeb小説コンテストの最終結果が発表　応募総数5,788作品より「大賞」に7作品が選出. LN-News.com (in Japanese). June 23, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
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