Blade & Bastard
Kagyuu Kumo
- Mangaka
- Kagyuu Kumo
- First published
- 2023
- Status
- Ongoing
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Monsters · Demons · Adventure · Magic
- Content rating
- Suggestive
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Blade & Bastard is a dark fantasy light novel series written by Kagyuu Kumo, the author best known for his work on Goblin Slayer. The series was created to explore the brutal, unforgiving mechanics of dungeon-delving, drawing heavy inspiration from classic tabletop role-playing games like Wizardry. It debuted in 2022 and quickly established a reputation for its gritty, lethal atmosphere, focusing on a protagonist who functions as a scavenger within a labyrinthine world where death is a constant, recurring reality.
The character designs and illustrations are provided by So-bin, the artist renowned for their work on the Overlord series. So-bin's distinctive, moody aesthetic plays a significant role in the series' identity, utilizing sharp linework and evocative shading to emphasize the grime and horror inherent in the setting. The collaboration was met with interest from fans of high-fantasy subgenres, particularly those who appreciate narrative-driven world-building paired with high-stakes, uncompromising visual storytelling.
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