The Shock of 'Who Killed the Hero?' Returns! The Masterpiece Youth Novel 'The Last Magic' (by Daken), Depicting a Modern-Day Wizard, to be Released on March 30th!

With a cumulative series sales of over 300,000 copies, and having won first place in the new work category of 'This Light Novel Is Amazing! 2025' with 'Who Killed the Hero?', along with other acclaimed works like 'I Became the King by Eating Monster Meat' and 'Suspect of Necromancy', the most talked-about author, Daken, arrives at Shinchosha Bunko Nex. 'The Last Magic', which depicts the miracle created by two girls in a modern world where wizards exist, will be published on March 30th.

Cover Art: toi8 / Design: Kawatani Design

A Book That Feels Like You've Been Cast Under a Spell

This work was serialized on 'Shosetsuka ni Narou' and generated significant buzz.

It's a modern world where wizards exist. A major characteristic of this world is that the social status of wizards is not high at all. Magic has been pushed to the sidelines by the advancement of science and is considered a cumbersome and inconvenient technology, for example, 'if you want to light a fire, gas is available, so it's unnecessary.' The protagonist of the story is a girl, Sakurako Nagumo, who aims to become a wizard against the opposition of those around her in such a world, and Rinn Shiba, an ordinary person who supports her. It is a story about the miracle that these two girls, who had a fateful encounter in elementary school, create together, unnoticed by anyone, as time passes.

Another characteristic is that the work itself has a magical structure.

After reading, you too will surely be cast under 'a certain spell' by the author's meticulous design. Please experience the shock for yourself.

Author's Comment Also Arrived!

I loved the novel 'The Witch of the West Is Dead,' and I wanted to spin a soft and gentle story like that myself, so I wrote this work. I wanted to bring the world-building as close to reality as possible, so while magic exists, it's hardly useful. In such a world, the story of two girls unfolds quietly. Therefore, although it is fantasy, it is not flashy. However, I am confident that I was able to write what I aimed for. I would be happy if you would pick it up and read it.

B2 posters will also be displayed at select bookstores!

Enthusiastic Voices from Booksellers Continue to Pour In!

The immense miracle brought about by a modern wizard who can only use magic for 10 seconds is sure to bring tears to your eyes. You'll definitely want to reread it from the beginning after witnessing 'The Last Magic'!

(Kubota-san, Horindo Shoten Takadanobaba)

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