Dangan Bunko's 'Meikyu Kusotawake' Original Web Novel Surpasses 60 Million Cumulative PV on Kakuyomu; Ranked 8th in 'KonoRano', Print Volume 1 Goes to Reprint Immediately After Release

The original web novel for 'Meikyu Kusotawake', published under the light novel label 'Dangan Bunko' of BookBase Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City), has surpassed 60 million cumulative page views on the novel posting site 'Kakuyomu' (as of May 31, 2026).

Meikyu Kusotawake Kakuyomu 60 Million PV Breakthrough

■ An 8-Year Serialization Reaches 60 Million PV

The original web novel for 'Meikyu Kusotawake' began serialization on Kakuyomu on March 20, 2018, and is a full-fledged dark fantasy that is still ongoing. Despite being a long-running series with a total of 650 chapters and approximately 1.45 million characters, it continues to maintain its momentum, supported by a passionate readership with approximately 49,000 followers, approximately 13,000 support comments, and approximately 19,000 recommended reviews.

■ Ranked 8th in 'KonoRano', Immediate Reprint, ASMR Ranked 1st Overall — Rapid Success Since Publication

After starting digital distribution from Dangan Bunko in 2025, this work ranked 8th in the 'Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2026' (Takarajimasha) Books & Novels category. On April 24, 2026, the first print volume was released at bookstores nationwide, and due to overwhelming response, a reprint was decided immediately after release. On May 31, an ASMR voice drama featuring voice actress Anna Nagase was released, achieving 1st place overall in the DLsite 24-hour comprehensive ranking for male-oriented doujin works, continuing its rapid success in both print and audio formats.

Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 8th Place

Furthermore, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the long-awaited sequel volume 'Meikyu Kusotawake 2' is scheduled for release at bookstores nationwide. It will include the entire web version with additional writing, as well as a mid-length story at the end exclusive to the reboot version.

Dangan Bunko will continue to position this work as a key IP driving the label, and will continue multifaceted development including books, audio, and manga adaptations.

Work Introduction

[Synopsis]

A labyrinth of malice. Brave heroes band together with comrades, fight mythical monsters, and obtain treasure. We stepped onto the stage of such a fairy tale, bracing ourselves against the enemies approaching before us in the dim labyrinth. ...Three giant rats. A comically desperate battle. The front line, toyed with by the rats and gasping for breath, a young priestess who can only cast a healing spell once, and me, a mage who can only shoot a fireball once.

After fierce battles and precious sacrifices, all we could obtain was a single dirty leather hat...

The adventure of a boy captured by slavers and turned into a debt slave begins.

[Achievements]

・Surpassed 60 million cumulative PV on the novel posting site 'Kakuyomu' (as of May 31, 2026)

・Ranked 8th in the 'Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2026' Books & Novels category

・Reprint decided immediately after the release of the print version 'Meikyu Kusotawake 1'

・ASMR voice drama ranked 1st in the DLsite 24-hour comprehensive ranking for male-oriented doujin works

・Crowdfunding reached its goal of 1 million yen in 4 hours (final support amount over 3.15 million yen)

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[Product Page]

'Meikyu Kusotawake' Series

https://dangan.bookbase.jp/works/kmQy-yC3

'Meikyu Kusotawake' Kakuyomu Serialization Page

https://kakuyomu.jp/works/1177354054885436251

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