While DanMachi is quite a faithful adaptation, many people say that the source material is some of the best fantasy light novels in recent years! Especially at this part of the story, which for many is DanMachi’s finest moment.
Where to Read DanMachi After Season 4 of the Anime
The first part of DanMachi Season 4 has adapted up to volume 13 of the light novels. The next iteration of the series will continue with volume 14. DanMachi season 4, as of this writing, has adapted volumes 12 and 13 across its 11-episode run. Volume 12 follows Bell’s expedition into the Great Falls and his encounter with Moss Huge, while volume 13 covers the mystery surrounding Gale Wind, aka. Ryuu Lion. Volume 14 picks up the story directly following events at the end of DanMachi Season 4 Part 1. Bell and Ryuu are cut adrift on even deeper floors while Bell’s crew face a similarly despairing predicament. DanMachi volumes 13 and 14 are essentially one continuous story, unlike in some other volumes. While the adaptation is well-received by fans, if you really want to enjoy the story, you may wish to read both books.
How Many Volumes Does the DanMachi Light Novel Have?
DanMachi currently has 17 volumes released, with an 18th volume expected in Late 2022 or early 2023. The 17th volume of DanMachi was released in English in Summer 2022, during DanMachi Season 4’s first run. However, it was initially released in Japan in April 2021, meaning there hasn’t been a new volume in over a year. The delay is widely believed to be due to Fujino Omori’s other commitments, most notably a new manga series titled Wistoria’s Wand and Sword, first released in 2020 and ongoing monthly with the help of illustrator Toshi Aoi. The 18th volume is expected to conclude the current story arc, and it’s expected the story will continue beyond that point. However, it’s unclear how fast new volumes will be released going forward, with writer Fujino Omori also creating other works.
Where to Read the DanMachi Light Novels
Currently, there is no free or subscription service that provides online access to the DanMachi light novels. The best (and only) way to read DanMachi legally is to purchase physical or digital copies of each volume. Thankfully, copies are quite readily available. Most digital bookstores will have all volumes of DanMachi available – English publisher YenPress provides a list of retailers. You can also order physical copies from most reputable outlets, or take a chance at your local bookstore.
