Arata Shiraishi, the acclaimed writer behind the popular I’m Just a Villager, So What? light novel series, has officially launched a new manga titled Kōjo Tensei ~Densetsu no Dai Madōshi (♂), Hime Kishi to Narite Densetsu no Reijō Kishi-dan wo Tsukuri Musō Suru~ (Princess Reincarnation: The Legendary Great (Male) Magician Becomes a Princess Knight, Creates the Legendary Lady Knights Order and Becomes Unrivaled). The new series, penned by Shiraishi with illustrations by Naka Nanatsu, debuted on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket service on Sunday, September 1, 2025.
Delving into the New Isekai Adventure
The newly launched manga introduces readers to a compelling fantasy premise. The story revolves around a powerful magician who, tragically, dies before fulfilling his ambition of becoming the strongest in the world. However, fate intervenes, and he finds himself reincarnated into royalty. Gifted with a body possessing formidable close-combat skills, the protagonist is reborn as a princess named Evangeline.
Despite royal decree forbidding her from combat training, Evangeline secretly hones her abilities, eventually ascending to become the strongest warrior. This setup promises a blend of action, fantasy, and the popular “isekai” (other world) genre elements that Shiraishi is known for.
Arata Shiraishi’s Prolific Portfolio
Arata Shiraishi has established a significant presence in the light novel and manga landscape, particularly within the fantasy and isekai genres. He is widely recognized as the original story creator for the I’m Just a Villager, So What? (also known as Murabito Desu ga Nani ka?) series, which began as a light novel in 2016 and concluded with its seventh volume in 2020. The light novel garnered a manga adaptation by Sabamu, which launched in Kadokawa’s Dragon Age magazine in January 2017. Hanashi Media recently licensed the light novel series for digital publication, with the first volume released on August 30.
Beyond his most famous work, Shiraishi’s extensive bibliography includes several other notable titles. His diverse creations often feature themes of reincarnation, powerful protagonists in unexpected roles, and intricate fantasy worlds. Some of his other works available on platforms like Manga Mirai and MangaPlaza include “The Isekai Returnee is Too OP for the Modern World,” “That Inferior Knight, Level 999,” “How to Survive a Thousand Deaths: Accidentally Wooing Everyone as an Ex-gamer Made Villainess!”, and “Cheat Mode Farming in Another World.” This consistent output underscores his expertise in crafting engaging narratives for the fantasy genre.
The launch of Kōjo Tensei ~Densetsu no Dai Madōshi (♂), Hime Kishi to Narite Densetsu no Reijō Kishi-dan wo Tsukuri Musō Suru~ marks another exciting addition to Arata Shiraishi’s growing body of work, offering fans a fresh take on the beloved tropes of isekai and fantasy adventure.
