Drecom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuki Naito) announces the 4th volume of the popular dark-fantasy novel "BLADE & BASTARD: Dungeon Chronicle" is to be released on July 10, 2024, and also announcing the novel series have sold over total of 250,000 copies.

BLADE & BASTARD: Dungeon Chronicle Vol. 4 Information

"BLADE & BASTARD: Dungeon Chronicle Vol. 4"

Author: Kumo Kagyu Illustrator: so-bin
Price: 1,430 JPY (1,300 JPY + tax)
Format: Shirokuban Size
Label: DRE NOVELS
Publisher: Drecom

New friends, unfamiliar floors, death waiting in the wings.
A first adventure.

"Are you going alone?"
"Yeah, it's my first adventure." 
"You're delving all alone?" "Yeah, it is my adventure."

In the city of Scale, wherein likes the dungeon, there are as many adventures as there are adventurers. This was the first dungeon that Sezmar, now a free knight after leaving the order, would attempt. The son of a shoemaker who survived a chance encounter with a fire dragon takes on this dubious task with a motley crew. Orlaya, freed from the yoke of her clan, sets out on her first adventure with her new friends, while Iarumas, an adventurer garbed in black, silently repeats his search alone, as if seeking something. Six adventurous tales spun in the labyrinthine city. The fourth installment of the dark fantasy series!

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https://drecom-media.jp/drenovels/product/80

Volume 3 of the comic adaptation is out!

BLADE & BASTARD 3

Manga: Makoto Fugetsu, Author: Kumo Kagyu
Artist: so-bin
Price: 748 JPY (680 JPY + tax)
Format: Size B6
Label: DRE COMICS
Publisher: Drecom

A dungeon trap awaits beyond the suspicious rumor.
Comic adaptation of the dark fantasy bathed in blood and ashes, volume 3!

Beyond the odd rumors, just what traps of the dungeon await...?

"Treasure lies within a hidden room on the third floor of the dungeon." Though the odd rumors were themselves suspicious and dangerous, Iarumas and his party, along with the free knight Sezmar, delve into the dungeon out of boredom. As Iarumas had imagined, what awaited them in the hidden room was an alarm and the monsters that sprang in response to its sudden call. Just then, a pit opens beneath Garbage as if targeting her and she tumbles down! Garbage fights a lone battle against a robed man and undead monsters within the pit, but is steadily overwhelmed by the many spells and corpses... Comic adaptation of the dark fantasy bathed in blood and ashes, volume 3!

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https://drecom-media.jp/drecomics/product/72

What is Blade & Bastard?

A dark fantasy that expands upon the classic RPG world of Wizardry, written by Kumo Kagyu (Goblin Slayer), with illustrations by so-bin (OVERLORD). Currently being serialized in a comic adaptation on the free web comic site DRE COMICS.

◆Series Introduction: https://drecom-media.jp/drenovels/series/blade
◆Promotion Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqYx3-ZV9Dg
◆DRE COMICS: https://drecom-media.jp/drecomics/series/blade
◆Official X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BladeandBastard

What is Wizardry?

Wizardry is a computer role-playing game released in the United States in 1981. Elements such as party organizing, labyrinth exploration, monster fighting, and character development had a tremendous impact on various RPGs that followed, and it is often referred to as the origin of RPGs. Numerous sequels have been released, and more than 40 years after its release, it remains a timeless masterpiece that enjoys strong popularity around the world. In 2020, Drecom acquired the copyrights to Wizardry6, Wizardry7, Wizardry8, and Wizardry Gold, as well as the domestic and international trademarks to the series title "Wizardry".

What is DRECOM MEDIA?

Drecom Media is a publishing and video brand launched by Drecom Co., Ltd. to become a comprehensive entertainment company on the world stage. Drecom Media produces maximized product value by creating original works and development across media through four labels: DRE NOVELS (light novels), DRE COMICS (comics), DRE STUDIOS (webtoons), and DRE PICTURES (cross-media).

◆Official Site: https://drecom-media.jp/
◆Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/drecom_media
◆Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drecom_media
◆Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drecom_media
◆Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drecom_media/

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