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The How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) series by Dojyomaru includes 19 books published between 2018–2024.
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Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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2018 · Dojyomaru
Summoned to another world to slay the mighty beast...of governance! (And soon to be an anime!) When Kazuya Souma is unexpectedly transported to…
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2019 · Dojyomaru
THE ART OF WAR! Now King of Elfrieden, Souma begins to put his economic reforms into motion—only to find himself clashing with the rebellious Duke…
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2019 · Dojyomaru
NO REST FOR ROYALTY! The war at an end, Souma launches Project Lorelei: an entertainment program that uses the Jewel Voice Broadcast. He then takes…
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2019 · Dojyomaru
ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR When the Principality of Amidonia sends a desperate call for help defending itself against civil war and enemy invasion,…
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2019 · Dojyomaru
THE ENLIGHTENMENT BEGINS! Souma visits Lagoon City, where he finds Castor waiting for him. But Souma is prepared for the encounter, and has an ace up…
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2020 · Dojyomaru
A STORM APPROACHES An invitation from the godbeast, Mother Dragon, takes Souma to the Star Dragon Mountain Range to attend the Contract Ceremony,…
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2020 · Dojyomaru
HAMMER AND TONGS Visiting the neighboring Republic of Turgis on a diplomatic mission, Souma’s eye is caught by the skill of the local blacksmiths—and…
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2020 · Dojyomaru
MY RETAINERS ARE MY STRENGTH Beset by an unprecedented wave of monsters, the group of small to medium-sized countries known as the Union of Eastern…
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2020 · Dojyomaru
ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR Souma pushes east toward the demon onslaught in the Duchy of Chima, where Duke Chima has been promising to reward those…
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2021 · Dojyomaru
FOUR WEDDINGS AND A CORONATION The ceremony that will turn Souma from provisional king to true monarch is rapidly approaching, and because Souma is…
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2021 · Dojyomaru
A GIFTED STUDENT With Souma’s coronation and wedding behind him, he’s ready to send his little sister Tomoe off for her first day at the Royal…
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2021 · Dojyomaru
A DANGEROUS PRIZE When Souma receives an invitation to a martial arts tournament, he has no plan to attend until he discovers two things: first, the…
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2021 · Dojyomaru
BATTLE AT SEA Risking her life to save her homeland, Shabon, a princess from the Nine-Headed Dragon Archipelago, joins Souma’s side in hopes of…
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2022 · Dojyomaru
FEEDING THE TIGER Souma is hailed by Friedonia’s people after defeating the monster that menaced the Nine-Headed Dragon Archipelago. But outside his…
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2022 · Dojyomaru
AN ACCURSED AFFLICTION Following the political fracture, the three great powers are locked in fierce competition. When the haughty high elves of the…
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2023 · Dojyomaru
EMBRACING CHAOS In the two years since the Spirit King’s Curse shook the world, the Kingdom of Friedonia has prepared for impending chaos…but it’s…
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2023 · Dojyomaru
TO THE NORTH After defeating the Gran Chaos Empire, the Great Tiger Kingdom becomes the dominant human nation, splitting the world in two. King Fuuga…
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2024 · Dojyomaru
BROTHER, MY BROTHER The Demon Lord’s Domain has been liberated, ushering in a new era. With the demons no longer a common enemy, the threat of a…
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2024 · Dojyomaru
LEADERS OF THE WORLD WAR King Souma has struck a massive blow to the empire with his secret weapon, a feat only made possible by his loyal retainer's…
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How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 20📅 Expected Sep 1, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 1”. Start with “How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 1.”
How many books are in the How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) series?
We list 19 books by Dojyomaru , published between 2018–2024.
When is the next How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) book released?
The next book is “How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 20”, book 20 in the series, expected Sep 1, 2026. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.
Where can I buy the How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.