Ima made ichido mo Onna Atsukaisareta Koto ga nai Onnakishi o Onna Atsukai Suru

Ima made ichido mo Onna Atsukaisareta Koto ga nai Onnakishi o Onna Atsukai Suru, known in English as The Knight Who Has Never Been Treated as a Woman Before, was created by mangaka Matsumoto Kengo. The series began its serialization on the Pixiv platform in 2017 before being picked up for commercial publication by Square Enix. It emerged from the popular web-manga trend that allowed creators to bypass traditional editorial hurdles, gaining significant traction through its subversion of fantasy tropes and its focus on the burgeoning romantic dynamic between the hardened protagonist, Leo, and her companion, Fool.

The narrative design centers on Leo, a legendary knight who has spent her life defined solely by her combat prowess rather than her gender. Matsumoto Kengo’s art style balances clean, expressive character designs with comedic timing that emphasizes Leo’s lack of social experience regarding courtship. The series was well-received for its gentle, character-driven storytelling, successfully transitioning from a viral web comic into a multi-volume tankōbon release that resonated with readers who appreciate lighthearted fantasy romance.