Fantasy Romance Story from the Powerful Tag Team of Morino Ion × Kazuka Masaki! 'We Are Soul-Severed ~ The Unfortunate Prince and the Genius Magician are Bound by Fate ~' Volume 1 to be Released on May 2nd (Sat)!!
Takeshobo is releasing Volume 1 of 'We Are Soul-Severed ~ The Unfortunate Prince and the Genius Magician are Bound by Fate ~', a fantasy romance story by Morino Ion (original) and Kazuka Masaki (art), on May 2, 2026. This story follows an unfortunate prince and a genius magician who become 'soul-severed' and must work together to repair their souls.
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Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Sumitaka Miyata) will release Volume 1 of 'We Are Soul-Severed ~ The Unfortunate Prince and the Genius Magician are Bound by Fate ~' (Original: Morino Ion; Art: Kazuka Masaki) on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
■ Synopsis
Orthos, the first prince only in name, is shunned by the legitimate queen due to his birth. Constantly targeted for his life, he suffers an assassination attempt in the castle and is protected by Elini, a magician belonging to the national army. Although their lives are saved, the two fall into a 'soul-severed' (kekkon) state, losing their shadows and becoming unconscious if they separate by more than four steps. Together with Yella, Orthos's only ally and friend, the three set out to repair their souls—a fantasy romance story woven by a transparent prince and a magician girl who never laughs!
■ Highlights
Prince Orthos, a first prince without power, and Elini, a genius at crafting magical tools. Elini never laughs and is always calm, but the reason she saved the prince is "because she likes him." Please pay attention to the uneven duo of Elini, who confesses her love without embarrassment, and the prince, who is swayed by her!
■ Author Information
● Original: Morino Ion (https://x.com/morinoion2)
Has numerous works including "The Wolf Lord's Daughter" (KADOKAWA) and "The Forgotten Saint" (Square Enix). A popular author with a reputation for grand worldviews and poignant love stories.
● Manga: Kazuka Masaki (https://x.com/kaz_masaki)
A manga artist who excels in romance fantasy manga for women. Her serialized works include "The Rogue Saint's Overthrow: For Some Reason, I'm Deeply Loved by the Devilish Priest in My Transferred Position," and "The Wizard's Fiancée," and original work "Koi Utau Chou wa Yotsubana ni Mau" (all KADOKAWA).
■ Bookstore Purchase Benefits
Toranoana: Double-sided illustration card (monochrome illustration newly drawn)
Melonbooks: Newly drawn illustration card
Shosen: Newly drawn illustration card
Specialty stores: Newly drawn illustration card
Kinokuniya Bookstore Grand Front Osaka: Special book cover using newly drawn illustration
Comic Seymour: Limited illustration
Toranoana benefit, Melonbooks benefit, Shosen benefit, Specialty store benefit, Kinokuniya Bookstore Grand Front Osaka benefit, Comic Seymour benefit
■ Serialization Site "Takecomi!" Information
Updated daily! A web comic site operated by Takeshobo Co., Ltd. Popular serialized works include 'Made in Abyss', 'Imaizumi's House Seems to Be a Gathering Place for Gyaru ~DEEP~', 'Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete', and 'Pop Team Epic'. Official website: https://takecomic.jp/
Editorial Department Official X
Takecomi! Editorial Department [Official]: https://x.com/takecomic_hen
Takecomi! Editorial Department 2 [Official]: https://x.com/takecomic_hen2
■ Trial Reading
Enjoy the continuation on 'Takecomi!': https://takecomic.jp/series/14e66eeeec6c6
■ Synopsis
Orthos, the first prince only in name, is shunned by the legitimate queen due to his birth. Constantly targeted for his life, he suffers an assassination attempt in the castle and is protected by Elini, a magician belonging to the national army. Although their lives are saved, the two fall into a 'soul-severed' (kekkon) state, losing their shadows and becoming unconscious if they separate by more than four steps. Together with Yella, Orthos's only ally and friend, the three set out to repair their souls—a fantasy romance story woven by a transparent prince and a magician girl who never laughs!
■ Highlights
Prince Orthos, a first prince without power, and Elini, a genius at crafting magical tools. Elini never laughs and is always calm, but the reason she saved the prince is "because she likes him." Please pay attention to the uneven duo of Elini, who confesses her love without embarrassment, and the prince, who is swayed by her!
■ Author Information
● Original: Morino Ion (https://x.com/morinoion2)
Has numerous works including "The Wolf Lord's Daughter" (KADOKAWA) and "The Forgotten Saint" (Square Enix). A popular author with a reputation for grand worldviews and poignant love stories.
● Manga: Kazuka Masaki (https://x.com/kaz_masaki)
A manga artist who excels in romance fantasy manga for women. Her serialized works include "The Rogue Saint's Overthrow: For Some Reason, I'm Deeply Loved by the Devilish Priest in My Transferred Position," and "The Wizard's Fiancée," and original work "Koi Utau Chou wa Yotsubana ni Mau" (all KADOKAWA).
■ Bookstore Purchase Benefits
Toranoana: Double-sided illustration card (monochrome illustration newly drawn)
Melonbooks: Newly drawn illustration card
Shosen: Newly drawn illustration card
Specialty stores: Newly drawn illustration card
Kinokuniya Bookstore Grand Front Osaka: Special book cover using newly drawn illustration
Comic Seymour: Limited illustration
Toranoana benefit, Melonbooks benefit, Shosen benefit, Specialty store benefit, Kinokuniya Bookstore Grand Front Osaka benefit, Comic Seymour benefit
■ Serialization Site "Takecomi!" Information
Updated daily! A web comic site operated by Takeshobo Co., Ltd. Popular serialized works include 'Made in Abyss', 'Imaizumi's House Seems to Be a Gathering Place for Gyaru ~DEEP~', 'Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete', and 'Pop Team Epic'. Official website: https://takecomic.jp/
Editorial Department Official X
Takecomi! Editorial Department [Official]: https://x.com/takecomic_hen
Takecomi! Editorial Department 2 [Official]: https://x.com/takecomic_hen2
■ Trial Reading
Enjoy the continuation on 'Takecomi!': https://takecomic.jp/series/14e66eeeec6c6