The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects
Japanese light novel series
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The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects (Japanese: 領民0人スタートの辺境領主様, Hepburn: Ryōmin 0-nin Start no Henkyō Ryōshu-sama) is a Japanese light novel series written by Fuurou and illustrated by Kinta. It began serialization as a web novel published on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in January 2018. It was later acquired by Earth Star Entertainment who began publishing it under their Earth Star Novel imprint in October 2018. A manga adaptation illustrated by Yumbo began serialization on Earth Star Entertainment's Comic Earth Star manga website in December 2018. An anime television series adaptation produced by animation studio42 is set to premiere in July 2026.
| The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects | |
First light novel volume cover | |
| 領民0人スタートの辺境領主様 (Ryōmin 0-nin Start no Henkyō Ryōshu-sama) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fantasy[1] |
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Fuurou |
| Published by | Shōsetsuka ni Narō |
| Original run | January 20, 2018 – present |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Fuurou |
| Illustrated by | Kinta |
| Published by | Earth Star Entertainment |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | Earth Star Novel |
| Original run | October 16, 2018 – present |
| Volumes | 14 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Fuurou |
| Illustrated by | Yumbo |
| Published by | Earth Star Entertainment |
| English publisher |
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| Imprint | Earth Star Comics |
| Magazine | Comic Earth Star |
| Original run | December 25, 2018 – present |
| Volumes | 14 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Kenichi Imaizumi |
| Written by | Kunihiko Okada |
| Studio | animation studio42 |
| Original run | July 2026 – scheduled |
Plot
Despite being an orphan, Dias manages to distinguish himself in battle and is lauded as a hero. As a reward, the king granted him territory. However, upon arriving, he finds it to be remote, uninhabited, and lacking food. Dias then finds a girl named Alna, who has a blue horn on her forehead. Alna leads Dias to the village inhabited by her people. As lord, Dias decides to do his best to manage his territory.
Characters
- Dias (ディアス, Diasu)
- Voiced by: Kenichirou Matsuda[2]
- Alna (アルナー, Arunā)
- Voiced by: Shion Wakayama[2]
- Klaus (クラウス, Kurausu)
- Voiced by: Taito Ban[3]
- Senai (セナイ)
- Voiced by: Miku Itō[3]
- Aihan (アイハン)
- Voiced by: Haruka Shiraishi[3]
- Eldan (エルダン, Erudan)
- Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama[3]
Media
Light novel
Written by Fuurou, The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects began serialization as a web novel published on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on January 20, 2018.[4] It was later acquired by Earth Star Entertainment who began publishing it with illustrations by Kinta under their Earth Star Novel imprint on October 16, 2018. The light novels are licensed in English by J-Novel Club.[5]
| No. | Title | Original release date | English release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Blue-Horned Maiden Aoi Sumi no Otome (蒼角の乙女) | October 16, 2018[6] 978-4-8030-1238-5 | December 4, 2023[7] 978-1-7183-3132-7 |
| 2 | The Twins' Prayer Futago no Inori (双子の祈り) | March 15, 2019[8] 978-4-8030-1280-4 | March 4, 2024[7] 978-1-7183-3134-1 |
| 3 | Family Bonds Kazoku no Kizuna (家族の絆) | September 14, 2019[9] 978-4-8030-1338-2 | May 13, 2024[7] 978-1-7183-3136-5 |
| 4 | The Fruits of Bonds Kizuna no Ketsujitsu (絆の結実) | April 15, 2020[10] 978-4-8030-1411-2 | July 26, 2024[7] 978-1-7183-3138-9 |
| 5 | Days of Winter White Shirayuki no Hibi (白雪の日々) | December 16, 2020[11] 978-4-8030-1478-5 | October 1, 2024[7] 978-1-7183-3140-2 |
| 6 | Winter of the Azure Skies Sōkyū no Kariudo (蒼穹の狩人) | July 15, 2021[12] 978-4-8030-1539-3 | December 11, 2024[7] 978-1-7183-3142-6 |
| 7 | A Fragrant Breeze at the Inn Ryoshuku no Kafū (旅宿の香風) | January 15, 2022[13] 978-4-8030-1606-2 | February 21, 2025[7] 978-1-7183-3144-0 |
| 8 | The Nation's Heroic Saviors Kyūkoku no Eiyū-tachi (救国の英雄達) | August 18, 2022[14] 978-4-8030-1685-7 | May 2, 2025[7] 978-1-7183-3146-4 |
| 9 | Pledge on a Spring Dawn Shungyō no Sakazuki Koto (春暁の盃事) | April 14, 2023[15] 978-4-8030-1777-9 | July 11, 2025[7] 978-1-7183-3148-8 |
| 10 | Manners Maketh the Nobleman Kijin no Fūgi (貴人の風儀) | September 15, 2023[16] 978-4-8030-1836-3 | September 19, 2025[7] 978-1-7183-3150-1 |
| 11 | Travelers from the Deep Blue Seas Hekikai no Tabibito (碧海の旅人) | March 15, 2024[17] 978-4-8030-1923-0 | November 24, 2025[7] 978-1-7183-3152-5 |
| 12 | Miraculous Springs Kiseki no Yūsui (奇蹟の湧水) | September 13, 2024[18] 978-4-8030-2008-3 | February 6, 2026[7] 978-1-7183-3154-9 |
| 13 | Tales of the Wise Mouse Ken Nezumi no Bōken (賢鼠の冒険) | April 15, 2025[19] 978-4-8030-2113-4 | April 14, 2026[7] 978-1-7183-3156-3 |
| 14 | Jidai no Kishu (次代の旗手) | September 18, 2025[20] 978-4-8030-2183-7 | — |
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Yumbo began serialization on Earth Star Entertainment's Comic Earth Star manga website on December 25, 2018.[21] The manga adaptation is also licensed in English by J-Novel Club.[22]
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced during the "Earth Star Novel 10th Anniversary Summer Festival" event on July 19, 2025. The series will be produced by animation studio42 and directed by Kenichi Imaizumi, with Kunihiko Okada handling series composition and Keiichi Tsuboyama designing the characters.[2] It is set to premiere in July 2026.[3]
Reception
The series has over 1 million copies in circulation as of August 2022.[38]
See also
- My Quiet Blacksmith Life in Another World, a light novel series also illustrated by Kinta
- Roll Over and Die, a light novel series also illustrated by Kinta