Herscherik (ハーシェリク 転生王子の英雄譚/ハーシェリク, The Epic Tale of the Reincarnated Prince Herscherik / Tensei Ouji Series) is a Japanese light novel series written by Nobiru Kusunoki and illustrated by Ariko Uta. Originally published via the novel posting website Shousetsuka ni Narou on January 2014. The Futabasha released a revised and illustrated version of the series from April 2016 to February 2018 under its M Novels label until the print release was discontinued after 5 volumes. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Rato Kitaguni, began serialization on the Gauge Monster-based web manga platform Web Comic Action in December 2018.
From June 12, 2020, a comicalized work by Yuyu Yuzuki was serialized in "WEB Comic Action" (Futabasha), but it has moved to the company's new site "Gaugau Monster". During the serialization, the title was changed to "Herscherik R: Tensei Ouji no Eiyuutan", but the content continues (although it is currently published separately, the first generation and "R" were initially on the same web page).
Synopsis[]
The life of Ryouko Hayakawa, a hard-core otaku, came to an abrupt end the day before her 35th birthday, before she was reincarnated as a beautiful prince in a fantasy world. However, her dream-like royal life didn't last long, as she soon uncovered the depths of politics and corruption of her kingdom. To protect the king and his people, Ryouko, reincarnated as Prince Herscherik, resolved to conquer the darkness within his country. The problem was, the prince had no physical strength or magical powers, and even his stunning looks were surpassed by every other member of the royal family. Still, the prince persevered, using the skills he acquired during his previous life—the experience of an office worker, Ryouko's drive for change, and her otaku brain.
(Source: J-Novel Club)
List of Published Books[]
Light Novel[]
A light novel series written by Nobiru Kusunoki and illustrated by Ariko Uta. Originally published via the novel posting website Shousetsuka ni Narou on January 18, 2014. The Futabasha released a revised and illustrated version of the series from April 14, 2016 to February 14, 2018 under its M Novels label until the print release was discontinued after 5 volumes.
In August 2020, J-Novel Club announced that they licensed the novels for English publication.
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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| 1 | April 15, 2016 | 978-4-57523953-9 | — | — |
| 2 | September 16, 2016 | 978-4-57523983-6 | — | — |
| 3 | February 17, 2017 | 978-4-57524017-7 | — | — |
| 4 | August 19, 2017 | 978-4-57524055-9 | — | — |
| 5 | February 16, 2018 | 978-4-57524079-5 | — | — |
Manga[]
A manga adaptation, illustrated by Rato Kitaguni, began serialization on the Gauge Monster-based web manga platform Web Comic Action in December 25, 2018.
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 30, 2019 | 978-4-57541053-2 | — | — |
| 2 | September 30, 2019 | 978-4-57541081-5 | — | — |
A manga sequel adaptation, illustrated by Yuyu Yuzuki, began serialization on the Gauge Monster-based web manga platform Web Comic Action in April 8, 2022. During the serialization, the title was changed to "Herscherik R: Tensei Ouji no Eiyuutan (ハーシェリクR 転生王子の英雄譚)", but the content continues (although it is currently published separately, the first generation and "R" were initially on the same web page).
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 15, 2020 | 978-4-57541161-4 | — | — |
| 2 | April 8, 2022 | 978-4-57541392-2 | — | — |
Character[]
He is the 7th prince of the Kingdom of Gracis, a beautiful boy with blond hair and burning eyes. He is 3 years old. He has seven older brothers and two older sisters, and because he is the youngest child, he is very much loved by those around him. In fact, he is the reincarnated form of a woman who lost her life in a car accident the day before her 35th birthday. Although she was loved and nurtured without any inconvenience, she came to distrust the politics of the kingdom of Gracis after an incident involving accusations by Luceria that occurred at Herscherik's own birthday party.
He then decides to accuse Minister Barbasse of wrongdoing in order to avenge Luceria and free Soleil. Although outwardly he is a three-year-old infant, inside he is the same as he was before his reincarnation, with his memories and knowledge still intact. She was an Japanese office clerk for a long time before her reincarnation, and is skilled at organizing documents and dealing with numbers. Her family calls her “Hershe,” and she uses her pre-transfiguration name, “Ryoko,” when she is in the castle town, hiding her identity.
History
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| Herscherik reincarnated as the 7th prince. |
| A woman working as an ordinary office clerk loses her life in a car accident and is reborn as Herscherik, the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Gracis. Herscherik, who had geek interests before his reincarnation, grows up in a fantasy world where swords and demon kings exist and is blessed with a father, Soleil, and beautiful and kind siblings. One day, Count Luceria suddenly interrupts Herscherik's birthday party, accusing Barbasse of injustice and voicing the people's discontent. Captured and imprisoned as he is, Herscherik goes to see Luceria and learns that Barbasse's schemes have corrupted the country. Herscherik thus decides to exile Barbasse for the sake of Soleil and Luceria and the good of the people. Herscherik enters the room where the kingdom's important documents are stored to gather evidence. While rummaging through the papers there, he runs into the shadowy fangs of a righteous bandit. Hershelique, who is willing to have the documents relating to the kingdom's injustice taken out of his possession, often offers the desired items to Shadow Fang afterward. In exchange, Hershelique offers to take him out to the castle town. |
| Herscherik joins forces with Shadow Fang |
| Herscherik frequently disguises his identity to visit the castle town to learn about the current situation in the kingdom of Gracis. Then, Herscherik is betrayed by his maid, Melia, and is kidnapped. Hershelique escapes thanks to the fangs of a shadow, but he realizes once again that the people are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the royal family. In particular, he learns that the common people are suffering from unfair taxes in Count Grimm's domain, the birthplace of Melia, who has caused the kidnapping riot, and Hershelique decides to go there as part of his efforts to gather evidence of the injustice committed by Barbasse. Scouted by Luke Favre, Shadow Fang accompanies Hershelique as his chief steward. |
Abilities[]
"I won't run away. I will definitely change this place and protect it... Father, my family, and the country... Everything!!"
― Herscherik
Ryouko born in the body of Herscherik a youngest 7th prince of Kingdom Gracis. One day, Count Luceria suddenly interrupts Herscherik's birthday party, accusing Barbasse of injustice and voicing the people's discontent. Captured and imprisoned as he is, Herscherik goes to see Luceria and learns that Barbasse's schemes have corrupted the country. Herscherik thus decides to exile Barbasse for the sake of Soleil and Luceria and the good of the people. He promise to himself to change the country and protect it. He received the golden pocket watch from Count Luceria that glow when it dark, it is not magic but a magic tool that absorb magic in the area to be able to function the magic code of "light."
Herscherik is not physically strong. His heart hurts just like everyone else, and he cries when he loses something. But he who believed in himself even though he had no power, had conviction, never gave up and kept moving forward, and had many outstanding people under his command. He also has a keen eye for people.
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Shadow Fang (かげのきば)
A young man living as a commoner in the Kingdom of Gracis. He also acts as an assassin and thief when requested to do so. When he breaks into the castle to steal the requested documents, he becomes acquainted with Hersherik. Later, Luke Favre finds out that he is in touch with Hersherik and recruits him to be one of the first stewards of Soleil. Since then, he has been working with Hersherik and serving as his bodyguard. Because he always wears a black robe costume, Herscherik calls him "Kuro."
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He is a Japanese office clerk for a long time before he reincarnation, he has no magic power and experience of swordsmanship art, but his previous skilled at organizing documents and dealing with numbers (Accounting). Herscherik has hobby to run in the middle of situation, no matter how confusing a situation gets, he is able to devise a plans.
External Link[]
 Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
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Official Manga Website
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See Also[]
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anthology Comic, is another manga series with the same illustrator.
Trivia[]
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