Popular Light Novel 'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy' to Be Released as Bunko Series, Manga Adaptation Confirmed!
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- Popular Light Novel 'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy' to Be Released as Bunko Series, Manga Adaptation Confirmed!
- Kodansha will release the popular light novel 'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy' in a five-volume consecutive bunko series starting August 2026. A manga adaptation will also launch this autumn on 'Palcy,' accelerating its media mix expansion.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 18, 2026
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Kodansha will release the popular light novel 'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy' in a five-volume consecutive bunko series starting August 2026. A manga adaptation will also launch this autumn on 'Palcy,' accelerating its media mix expansion.
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- June 18, 2026
Kodansha will release the popular light novel 'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy' in a five-volume consecutive bunko series starting August 2026. A manga adaptation will also launch this autumn on 'Palcy,' accelerating its media mix expansion.
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Kodansha Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the release of the bunko series 'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy' (written by Honotatsu Shinkawa, illustrated by Teita), to be published monthly over five consecutive months.
Five-Month Consecutive Release!
This series is a romantic magical school fantasy in which 15-year-old Nonomiya Tsubaki becomes the personal maid of Marisu Jogasaki, a genius in magic, in order to save the convent where she grew up.
A manga adaptation has also been confirmed for 'Palcy' (Kodansha) starting this autumn.
Tsubaki, who has zero magical power, enrolls in the Magic Law Academy disguised as a boy and serves the arrogant Marisu. Can she survive school life without being fired or failing? Meanwhile, the seemingly perfect young master hides a secret he cannot tell anyone... This acclaimed series, filled with excitement and suspense around Tsubaki's exploits, is finally being released in bunko format!
Publication Schedule
'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy 1: Welcome to Magic Law Academy' (Bunko Edition) – On sale August 6, 2026
'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy 2: Bloody Battle' (Bunko Edition) – On sale September 10, 2026
'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy 3: Seaside Adventure' (Bunko Edition) – On sale October 8, 2026
'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy 4: Brothers Fight' (Original Bunko Story) – On sale November 12, 2026
'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy 5 (Subtitle TBD)' (Original Bunko Story) – On sale December 10, 2026
→ Special Website for 'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy' Series
→ Official X (Twitter) for 'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy' @MagicLawAcademy
Five-Month Consecutive Release!
This series is a romantic magical school fantasy in which 15-year-old Nonomiya Tsubaki becomes the personal maid of Marisu Jogasaki, a genius in magic, in order to save the convent where she grew up.
A manga adaptation has also been confirmed for 'Palcy' (Kodansha) starting this autumn.
Tsubaki, who has zero magical power, enrolls in the Magic Law Academy disguised as a boy and serves the arrogant Marisu. Can she survive school life without being fired or failing? Meanwhile, the seemingly perfect young master hides a secret he cannot tell anyone... This acclaimed series, filled with excitement and suspense around Tsubaki's exploits, is finally being released in bunko format!
Publication Schedule
'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy 1: Welcome to Magic Law Academy' (Bunko Edition) – On sale August 6, 2026
'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy 2: Bloody Battle' (Bunko Edition) – On sale September 10, 2026
'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy 3: Seaside Adventure' (Bunko Edition) – On sale October 8, 2026
'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy 4: Brothers Fight' (Original Bunko Story) – On sale November 12, 2026
'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy 5 (Subtitle TBD)' (Original Bunko Story) – On sale December 10, 2026
→ Special Website for 'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy' Series
→ Official X (Twitter) for 'The Maid of the Magic Law Academy' @MagicLawAcademy
FAQ
When does the bunko release of 'Magic Law Academy Maid' start?
It begins on August 6, 2026, with five consecutive monthly releases.
Has this work been adapted into a manga yet?
Yes, the manga adaptation will launch this autumn on Kodansha's 'Palcy' app.
Who are the author and illustrator?
Written by Honotatsu Shinkawa and illustrated by Teita.
What are the features of the bunko edition?
Compact bunko size; Volumes 4 and 5 are new original stories.
What genre is this work?
A school fantasy blending romance and magic, released as both light novel and manga.