Drecom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuki Naito) is pleased to announce that "Thou Shalt Love thy Unwise King" (published by DRE Novels), currently available to great acclaim, has won first place in the [New Single Volume Novels Category] of "KonoLano 2026" (by Takarajimasha). This marks the first time a Drecom publication has won a category award in just its third year of publishing operations, representing an extraordinary achievement in an exceptionally short period.
To commemorate this achievement, a TV commercial narrated by voice actress Romi Park has been scheduled for broadcast in 2026.

Ranked #1 in the New Single-Volume Novels Category of KonoLano 2026

"Thou Shalt Love thy Unwise King" is author Kentaro Honjo's debut work. As the first volume of DRE Novels' new series, it recorded the highest pre-order numbers ever and garnered so much attention that a reprint was decided even before its release. Just three months after the first volume's release, this work claimed the top spot in the "KonoLano" New Single Volume Novels category. True to the protagonist, King Growas XIII, the rightful occupant of the throne, it has now secured its crown.

The long-awaited second volume is scheduled for release on Wednesday, December 10th. Look forward to the new chapter in the ongoing triumphant march of the "Unwise King."

"Unwise King" #1 Commemorative TV Commercial to Air in 2026! Narrated by Romi Park

To commemorate winning first place in the New Single Volume Novels category of "KonoLano 2026," a TV commercial for "Thou Shalt Love thy Unwise King" has been scheduled for broadcast.

The narration was performed by voice actress Romi Park. Her deep, masterful narration breathes even more life into this profound story. This commercial is scheduled for TV broadcast in 2026 and is also available on the official "Drecom Media" YouTube channel.

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Novel: 'Thou Shalt Love thy Unwise King' Publication Information

"Thou Shalt Love thy Unwise King"

Author: Kentaro Honjo　Illustration: toi8
Price: 1,540 JPY (1,400 JPY ＋ tax) Format: Shirokuban Size
Label: DRE Novels　Publisher: Drecom

I shall live as a king. In this luxurious hell.

　Fed up with life as a figurehead president, he took his own life and was reborn as the young king of another world. But this kingdom was plagued by massive fiscal deficits and interference from great powers, with the specter of revolution beginning to loom within its borders.
　Surrounded by princess candidates whose political influence cannot be ignored and ministers clearly more capable than the king, there is little the powerless out-worlder can do. Yet he must somehow manage things well to survive.
"My name will remain as one of the foolish rulers, forever."
　Even so, he remains upon the throne. This time, to fulfill the role he once cast aside.

▼Novel Introduction
https://drecom-media.jp/drenovels/series/nanji

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