Books by Natsume Akatsuki

Book SynopsisIt''s become clear that Lilith intends to take Agent Six back to Earth, leaving Alice behind on the planet, and Six isn''t sure what to think. Meanwhile, the group takes one last job investigating a ruin, but it doesn''t go as smoothly as they hoped

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Book SynopsisEven after confronting the lady from the bathor rather, the evil god Wolbach Megumin still feels like something isn't quite right. It seems like Megumin has crossed paths with Wolbach before, and when Kazuma tries to ask about it, he realizes he's made a grave mistake...

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Book SynopsisAgent Six's squad, having failed to get their hands on the water fruit, are stuckwandering in the desert. It’s looking bad—they’re running out of water, their reason isboiling away, their survival instincts are running out of control, and their uselessnecromancer is shriveling away. In the face of all that, can Six and the rest really makeit back from the desert alive...?!

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Book SynopsisAfter being transported to another world, Kazuma is joined by his allies Aqua the goddess, Megumin the magician, and Darkness the crusader. As they conduct more missions to fulfill quests, like purifying a lake while fending off monstrous alligators, they also progress as adventurers, receiving rewards from successful outings and skilling up. But one fateful day, one of the Demon King''s terrifying dullahan generals approaches their sleepy beginner city. And somehow, Megumin gets his attention straight away, or should we say, earns his wrath... What are they going to do?!

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Book SynopsisA young boy is reborn in another world thanks to a beautiful goddess in this entertaining light novel series that led to manga and anime adaptations.

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Book SynopsisArcanletia is known for its hot springs, but perhaps even more for its devoted Axis Sect following, which is making Kazuma quite uneasy, and he's not alone. He'll need to get it together, though, because something is polluting the hot springs, and he needs all the relaxation he can get!

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Book SynopsisOne year before Kazuma and Aqua ever set foot in the world, Megumin, the self-proclaimed greatest wizard in the entire Crimson Magic Clan, struggles through school while devoting all her time and energy to her one true love...Explosion magic.

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Book SynopsisAfter Yunyun proclaims her desire to bear Kazuma's child, she wastes no time fleeing to her hometown-the Crimson Magic Clan's village! Kazuma and the gang chase after her, but the path is rougher than he imagined...Wait, who's offering to have his kids now?!

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Book SynopsisUsing a huge pile of Mananite to power up Megumin’s Explosion, Kazuma’s party blowsa hole into the barrier surrounding the Demon Lord’s Castle. But after reconvening withAqua, our intrepid heroes will have to answer an important question before they settlethings once and for all... Just how much cash can they expect for bringing the DemonLord down? In the final volume of the hit action-comedy, a cowardly NEET and Axel’sfavorite bunch of misfits steel themselves for one last battle!

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Book SynopsisIris, convinced that Mitsurugi would never lose to a hero of the weakest class, declares Kazuma a liar. Not long after, a fight breaks out, and Kazuma finds himself up against the princess's bodyguard, Claire! It's time for our hero to demonstrate the power that allowed him to overcome the obstacles he's faced until now! ...Ah, the panty thief strikes again.

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Book SynopsisKazuma''s first winter in another world isn''t going so well. With companions like Aqua (Arch-priest), Megumin (Arch-wizard), and Darkness (Crusader), his party of advanced classes should be the most powerful in Axel--but they''re so dysfunctional, even the easiest-seeming quest goes terribly awry, and they can barely save enough to afford a stable! When an opportunity arises to stay in a mansion, it''s like a dream come true--the only catch is that they have to exorcise the evil spirits haunting it. Goddess Aqua is an expert with the undead, so the quest should be a piece of cake, right...? Unfortunately, with this useless goddess, things have a way of working out for the worst...

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Book SynopsisIT''S TIME FOR REST, RELAXATION...AND RELIGION?!Kazuma and crew have made it through the winter in one piece (for the most part), and they''re in dire need of a break...and for stressed and tired adventurers, there''s only one place to go-the hot springs! With open-air baths and beautiful mountain scenery, Arcanletia has everything they need for a relaxing vacation. Not only that, but rumor has it the Demon King''s army is avoiding the place. The reports also say it''s because Aqua''s Axis Church scared them off, but her loyal followers can''t be that bad, right...?

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Book SynopsisAqua, her fellow divine misfits, and Kazuma are trying to find a safe place to endure the coming winter, which promises to be harsh and unforgiving! Along the way, however, the group gets caught up in a bit of ghost busting! Will they answer the call?

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Book SynopsisKazuma Sato is a video game-loving shut-in-or at least he was, until a humiliating traffic accident brings his young life to an untimely end. But after his death, a beautiful girl claiming to be a goddess invites him to enter another world and gain some respectable perks in the process. But Kazuma''s choice is going have serious consequences for the goddess and the dead man alike...

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Book SynopsisGame loving shut-in Kazuma Sato''s life as a young schoolboy in Japan abruptly comes to an early end...or at least it was supposed to. When he opens his eyes, though, he sees a beautiful goddess that offers him a once in an after-lifetime chance to be reborn in a parallel world. The catch is that the world is violent and threatened by a growing evil! Fortunately, he can choose any one thing to bring with him. So he chooses the goddess, Aqua! And so his adventure with his gorgeous companion begins - if he could just get enough money and food to survive, keep his goddess out of trouble, and avoid grabbing the attention of the Demon King''s army!

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Book SynopsisWith his subversion of the state charge cleared up, Kazuma and Aqua are living a life of laziness thanks to their hard-earned reward money. Not content to idle away their days, Darkness and Megumin come up with a plan to revitalize the two slackers by taking them on a vacation to Alcanretia, known for its water, hot springs, and...the Axis Cult''s headquarters!?

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Book SynopsisAll is quiet in Crimson Magic Village, but all that changes when Megumin announces her intent to leave! Yunyun, however, doesn't seem too pleased with this proclamation...

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Book SynopsisLeaving Arcanletia behind, Megumin hops on a wagon bound for Axel, but it's going to be a bumpy ride...

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Book SynopsisSecret Society Kusaragi's on a mission to conquer the world, one lewd remark at a time. With a garbage reputation and a knack for trash talking, these guys are hardly the elite force needed for an invasion, but for something as insane as world domination? Maybe.

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Book SynopsisAgent Six's utterly unchivalrous tactics had been working wonders, but that all comes to an end when he and Alice are outed as spies and banished from the Kingdom of Grace. How unfortunate that the Demon Army is preparing for all-out war at that very moment...

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Book SynopsisOne week after the Undead Festival, Six's latest fortress is blown sky high! In a fit of desperation, the squad decides to call in the big guns. Lilith, one of the Supreme Leaders herself, has joined the party! But in a crazy turn of events, Alice enters a rebellious phase! As every one of Lilith's demands gets shot down, it's all she can do not to burst into tears while Alice makes her feel like an idiot...

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Book SynopsisIn the week since Lilith arrived, the Demon Lord's army has seen significant losses, prompting an invitation to Six and the others for negotiations. But could the invite into demon territory be a trap?! ...Most likely. Also, whenever someone says the words "Demon Lord", the image of some evil old guy comes to mind. So who is this beautiful woman supposed to be?!

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Book SynopsisA month has passed since the cease-fire with the Demon Army, and with the teleporter online, Kisaragi has sent a mutant to help this invasion get back on track. But their plans are derailed once again when Six is dispatched on a diplomatic mission to Toris for water crystals that will relieve the kingdom of Grace from its terrible drought, a problem he caused in the first place by changing the rain-making artifact's password to something that can't be printed on the back of a book. Is Six really the right man for the job...?

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Book SynopsisAfter the “self-destruction” of the Demon Lord Viper, relative peace returns to theKisaragi base, allowing Six and the others to direct their attention to more importantmatters. For example, how sexy the new recruit’s evil executive look is! But in notime at all, chaos descends yet again. Tillis has gone missing in a neighboringcountry! Alice immediately launches an investigation and Six is the first to volunteer,citing the fact that adventure is way more fun than managing a town. It looks likesome new enemies have placed their pieces on the board. But will they be a matchfor everyone’s favorite evil organization?

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Book SynopsisThis book is not for the faint of heart. This Explooosive compendium of Konosuba content is a must-have for isekai hopefuls, collectors, and diehard fans of Natsume Akatsuki's isekai adventure comedy masterpiece. Every character, every joke, every spinoff has been faithfully represented and acknowledged in this full-color love letter to Konosuba enjoyers worldwide! And the fun doesn't end there! Exclusive art, interviews, and a special short story are just a few of the extra goodies featured within. If you consider yourself the ultimate Konosuba enthusiast, or if you're just getting into the series and feel like having a handy reference tool, this gorgeous art book will be right at home on your shelf!

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Book SynopsisNow that Kazuma's charges have been cleared and his debt has been repaid, he's living in the lap of luxury. But his leisurely indulgence doesn't last long when Sena shows up with a quest for him!

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Book SynopsisThe war against the Demon King has put the kingdom in a financial bind. In order to get some monetary assistance from the neighboring kingdom, Princess Iris has been engaged to their prince! But Kazuma's not about to take that lying down. Volunteering to be Iris's escort as she travels to meet her betrothed, Kazuma prepares mentally and physically to confront the ones who would dare snatch away his adorable little sister!

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Book SynopsisWith the Iris Escort mission behind them, Kazuma and the gang relax in the lap of luxury at the Royal Palace, but it isn't long before they receive an unexpected visitor. A wild Komekko appeared! They decide to look after her for a while and bring her back to the mansion. But once she starts gushing about how amazing Axel's adventurers are, they can't resist the urge to flex and end up accepting a rather troublesome quest from the adventurers guild...

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Book SynopsisThere's a new girl in town! And for some reason, she keeps calling Darkness "Mama". But there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for that...right? So while that gets sorted out, Darkness has taxes to collect! It's time for the high-income adventurers to pay their dues and Kazuma's at the top of the list. Naturally, one night after a long game of Cat and Mouse: Tax Evasion Edition, they find themselves handcuffed together, and Darkness sees it as the perfect opportunity to ask Kazuma a burning question."...Do you like Megumin?"

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It's back to Crimson Magic Village for Kazuma's party! Yunyun is about to undertakethe chieftain's trial, and it always helps to have friends close by. The challenge is onethat steadily ramps up in difficulty, so it's attempted in pairs. But why is Yunyun sodetermined to become chieftain, anyway? Could she possibly have an idea forsweeping village reform? In the meantime, reports are flooding in of loud explosionsechoing through the night. Just who could be behind this disturbance? Kazuma mighthave an idea...

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Book SynopsisAfter Wiz reveals her true identity and Vanir robs her blind, Dark Priest Selenanegotiates with Kazuma and promises not to let slip what she’s about to do. But willthis set the city of Axel on a course for disaster yet again?!

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Book SynopsisIn the wake of the chaos wrought by Selena, Aqua runs away from home, leaving onlya note behind...bearing a request to chase after her. With everyone's favorite mascotnowhere to be found, the whole of Axel descends into tumult. However, with Kazumahaving reverted to level one, there isn't much he can do to help. That is, until Megumindrags him off to do some Giant Toad hunting and he gets a power up so crazy it'sbasically cheating. It's time to get off the couch and chase after that runaway goddess!

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Book SynopsisProblem after problem keep cropping up at the Undead Festival-Snow gets taken in bya scam, and Rose starts a new life as an old man’s dog?! Oh, and one of the DemonLord's Elite Four, Gadalkand of the Earth, gets resurrected as an undead, but enoughabout that-did Six and Grimm really just promise to get married...?

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Book SynopsisEveryone's favorite Explosion-obsessed spellcaster Megumin and her Crimson Magic Clan are back in this spinoff of the hit comedy Konosuba!

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Book SynopsisThe Eris and Aqua Appreciation Festival has begun, and with Aqua’s support, the Axis Church is going all out to liven things up! With all the hubbub around the Axis booths, they're sure to leave Eris and her followers in the dust, so what could possibly go wrong...?

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Book SynopsisWhen the most powerful boss of the Kisaragi organization arrives on Second Earth, can Six and Alice keep the scandal they’ve caused under wraps?

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Book SynopsisMegumin and Yunyun are shocked to learn of the evil goddess Wolbach's appearance in the capital. But Megumin has a confession to make—she’s already broken Wolbach’s seal before, and according to her, the real Wolbach couldn’t possibly be in the capital...so where is she?

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Book SynopsisThe Demon Lord's forces are headed to Axel Town. And among them is a user of...Explosion Magic?! Looks like it's Megumin's time to shine!

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Book SynopsisIt's tough being on the front lines for an evil organization, and nobody knows this better than No. 6, a Combatant for the Kisaragi Secret Society. Dispatched to a distant alien world on a reconnaissance mission, he's got a new android partner, but how are you supposed to plan an interstellar invasion--of a fantasy world?!

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Book SynopsisMegumin finally touches down in Axel Town and it's time to begin her adventure at long last! There's just one problem. She can't seem to find a party... Why can't anyone appreciate the greatness that is explosion magic?! It's not a gimmick! It's not!

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Book SynopsisThe right magic words can stir a person's soul. For Megumin, those words are "vigilante justice." Join everyone's favorite one-trick wizard, as well as Iris the Headstrong, Cecily the Problematic, and Yunyun...as they get a taste of the righteous bandit lifestyle! "For the sake of justice, there's no line I won't cross! No criminal act I won't commit!"

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Book SynopsisServing as mercenaries for the Kingdom of Grace, Snow and friends find themselvesat war with the Demon King's army. Six launches an all-out assault...but how will hismodern weapons fare against such unorthodox foes?

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