S-Rank Party Kara Kaiko Sareta [Jugushi]: "Noroi no Item" Shika Tsukuremasen ga, Sono Seinō wa Artifact-kyū Nari......! #13

This manga series, authored by Honoji with illustrations by Kousuke Inagi, began serialization in 2021 as an adaptation of the light novel written by Kamen no Ninja Akagami. The story centers on Kurt, a craftsman expelled from an S-rank party who specializes in cursed items that possess power equivalent to legendary artifacts. It emerged during a period of sustained popularity for the fantasy subgenre focused on protagonists cast out from hero groups who subsequently find success through unconventional talents.

The character design and visual style aim to balance classic fantasy tropes with the darker aesthetic of 'cursed' craftsmanship, utilizing detailed paneling to showcase the intricate, eerie nature of Kurt's creations. The series has found a steady audience among readers of seinen and shonen fantasy manga, receiving recognition for its steady expansion of world-building and character dynamics as the narrative progresses toward the thirteenth volume.