[On Sale Today!!] Series Cumulative 450,000 Copies! June 10th Releases: Latest Volumes of 'I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～' and Other TO Books Titles Now Available!

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  • [On Sale Today!!] Series Cumulative 450,000 Copies! June 10th Releases: Latest Volumes of 'I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～' and Other TO Books Titles Now Available!
  • TO Books Co., Ltd. has started selling the latest volumes of its June 2026 releases, including the 12th novel and 4th manga volume of 'I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～' (over 450,000 copies in print) and the new title 'Magic in the Dark'. The announcement was made on June 10, 2026.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 10, 2026

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TO Books Co., Ltd. has started selling the latest volumes of its June 2026 releases, including the 12th novel and 4th manga volume of 'I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～' (over 450,000 copies in print) and the new title 'Magic in the Dark'. The announcement was made on June 10, 2026.

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[On Sale Today!!] Series Cumulative 450,000 Copies! June 10th Releases: Latest Volumes of 'I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～' and Other TO Books Titles Now Available! (June 10, 2026), PR Times
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June 10, 2026
TO Books Co., Ltd. has started selling the latest volumes of its June 2026 releases, including the 12th novel and 4th manga volume of 'I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～' (over 450,000 copies in print) and the new title 'Magic in the Dark'. The announcement was made on June 10, 2026.
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TO Books Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Takeichi Honda) has started selling the latest volumes of its series, including 'I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～' and 'Magic in the Dark ―The Newcomer of the Underground Ninth Floor Archives Section―'! ■ I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～ Series cumulative total exceeds 450,000 copies! (Including e-books) Defeat monsters, solve the world's mysteries, complete hidden quests──Play to your heart's content! I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～ 12 Author: Jagabutter Illustrator: Ruki Price: 1,399 yen (tax included) ISBN: 9784868540212 I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～ 13 Price: 1,399 yen (tax included) ISBN: 9784868540939 ▶ For previously published volumes 1-11, click here I Started a New Game. @COMIC ～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～ Volume 4 Manga by: SUDACCI Composition by: Seiji Yamamoto Original Story by: Jagabutter Price: 759 yen (tax included) ISBN: 9784868540137 ▶ For manga volumes 1-4, click here ▶ Also being serialized on the manga distribution site [Corona EX]! Click here [Synopsis of 'I Started a New Game.～I'm the Strongest Even Without a Mission?～'] Homura, an office worker, decides to play the new VRMMO 'Another World', known for its overwhelming freedom. His motto is to play at his own pace, with no particular goals or ambitions. Despite this, due to his innate luck, hidden quests involving summon beasts and goddesses keep appearing one after another! Thanks to this, he keeps acquiring skills and titles! The flustered VRMMO administration tries various adjustments, but the easygoing Homura even overcomes those at record speed. While continuing to have fun adventuring with his friends, he makes a name for himself as a 'Balance Breaker' thanks to the blessings and skills of the gods, and above all, his strength. ■ Featured New Work! Editor's Top Pick "Special Grade Librarian, quell the magic of the original books!" An unknown bibliophile fantasy about a bumbling, half-baked librarian! Praised by Miya Kazuki! (Author of 'Ascendance of a Bookworm') Magic in the Dark ―The Newcomer of the Underground Ninth Floor Archives Section― Author: Yoshichika Harumori Illustrator: Tokima Price: 1,399 yen (tax included) ISBN: 9784868540236 Miya Kazuki (Author of 'Ascendance of a Bookworm') The Underground Ninth Floor Archives Section has magic that is connected to the real world through books. The various magics triggered by the original books, written letter by letter directly on paper by the author's hand. The feeling of being drawn into the story along with the protagonist Autumn's confusion is irresistible. [Synopsis of 'Magic in the Dark ―The Newcomer of the Underground Ninth Floor Archives Section―'] Sleeping underground are the original books [Originals], of which only one copy exists in the world. They are said to be books imbued with magic, written by the authors themselves. Autumn, who loves books so much that she became a librarian against her parents' wishes, on her first day of training, witnesses a will [Incar] that leaps out of a book and runs amok! From that day on, her days are filled with being pushed around by fairies, rushing around on unreasonable requests from senior librarians, and heading to the surface to collect dangerous dark books [Darkers]. But one day, by dropping two books, the world of the story spills out into reality...? "Special Grade Librarian, quell the magic of the original books!" An unknown bibliophile fantasy about a bumbling, half-baked librarian struggling to protect the original books imbued with magic by the author's hand! ■ For information on other TO Books June releases, click here https://www.tobooks.jp/contents?search_type=all&keyword=&release_date_from=2026-06-01&release_date_to=2026-06-30 TO Books Co., Ltd. TO Books engages in a wide range of media development, including novels, comics, anime, stage plays, goods, and movies created by creators. In addition to planning, producing, and editing paperbacks, bunko books, comics, children's books, and picture books, we also have many e-books and audiobooks. We have produced many hit works, such as 'Ascendance of a Bookworm', which was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the 'This Light Novel is Amazing! Paperback/Novels Category'. 'Ascendance of a Bookworm', 'Tearmoon Empire Story', 'The Sweet Reincarnation', 'The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash', and 'A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation' have all been adapted into TV anime one after another. In addition to TV anime, we are also developing various media such as drama CDs, 2.5-dimensional stage plays, and movies. Head Office Location: 38F Shibuya Sakura Stage SHIBUYA Tower, 1-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative Director: Takeichi Honda HP: https://www.tobooks.jp/

FAQ

What are the latest volumes released?

The 12th novel and 4th manga volume of 'I Started a New Game' and the new title 'Magic in the Dark'.

What is the cumulative circulation of the 'I Started a New Game' series?

The series has exceeded 450,000 cumulative copies (including e-books).

Who is the author of 'Magic in the Dark'?

The author is Yoshichika Harumori, and the illustrator is Tokima.

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