English Title: How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
Japanese Title: 現実主義勇者の王国再建記 — Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki
Author: Dojyomaru — どぜう丸
Illustrator: Fuyuyuki — 冬ゆき
Translator: Sean McCann
Genre: Isekai, Adventure, Harem, Kingdom-Building
Original Run: May 2016 – ongoing
English Run: February 2017 – ongoing
Japanese Publisher: Overlap Bunko (Overlap)
English Publisher: J-Novel Club
Volumes in Japanese: 13 (In Progress)
Volumes in English: 13 (In Progress)
Average Price Per Volume: Kindle $7 – iBook $7 – Kobo $7
Note: Also available to read online through a J-Novel Club subscription. Physical copies are now being made available via the publisher Seven Seas.

• English Website — Japanese Website
• MAL Entry — Forums — Anime-Planet
• Baka Updates — LNDB.info — Novel Updates

Synopsis: “O, Hero!” With that cliched line, Kazuya Souma found himself summoned to another world and his adventure–did not begin. After he presents his plan to strengthen the country economically and militarily, the king cedes the throne to him and Souma finds himself saddled with ruling the nation! What’s more, he’s betrothed to the king’s daughter now…?! In order to get the country back on its feet, Souma calls the wise, the talented, and the gifted to his side. Five people gather before the newly crowned Souma. Just what are the many talents and abilities they possess…?! What path will his outlook as a realist take Souma and the people of his country down? A revolutionary transferred-to-another-world administrative fantasy series starts here!

Volume 1
Amazon -- iBook -- J-Novel Club -- Kobo — Bookwalker
eBook Released February 23, 2017 — ASIN: B01MSD59SO

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Paperback released September 11, 2018 -- ISBN-13: 978-1626929074

Volume 2
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eBook Released May 12, 2017 — ASIN: B06XFHBTNX

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Paperback released January 22, 2019 -- ISBN-13: 978-1626929814

Volume 3
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eBook Released August 3, 2017 — ASIN: B072LXZZBZ

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Paperback released May 28, 2019 -- ISBN-13: 978-1642750447

Volume 4
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eBook Released October 19, 2017 — ASIN: B074N7CX86

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Paperback Released September 17, 2019 -- ISBN-13: 978-1642750454

Volume 5
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eBook Released February 1, 2018 — ASIN: B077HYLVPW

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Paperback released December 17, 2019 -- ISBN-13: 978-1642757378

Volume 6
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eBook Released June 1, 2018 — ASIN: B07BMZ93TL

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Paperback Releasing April 14, 2020 -- ISBN-13: 978-1645052296

Volume 7
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eBook Released September 22, 2018 — ASIN: B07F7RBY2D

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Releasing September 22, 2020 -- ISBN-13: 978-1645055129

Volume 8
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eBook Released February 15, 2019 — ASIN: B07MC1CMVZ

Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository -- Rightstuf -- BAM! -- Indigo
Paperback Released November 10, 2020 -- ISBN-13: 978-1645057499

Volume 9
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eBook Released July 20, 2019 -- ASIN: B07RJ21ZC9

Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository -- Rightstuf -- BAM! -- Indigo
Paperback Released December 22, 2020 -- ISBN-13: 9781645057918

Volume 10
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eBook Released October 19, 2019 -- ASIN: B07VQCMGFZ

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Paperback Released February 16, 2021 -- ISBN-13: 9781645059516

Volume 11
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eBook Released April 26, 2020 -- ASIN: B084C1C86R

Volume 12
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ebook Released August 22, 2020 — ASIN: B089FNDPJB

Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository -- Rightstuf — BAM! — Indigo
Paperback Releasing September 14, 2021 -- ISBN-13: 9781648272592

Volume 13
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eBook Released March 06, 2021 -- ASIN: B08QJQCWDP

Reviews of How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

• Justus R. Stone: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3 — Vol 4
• Dycraft Reviews: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3 — Vol 4 — Vol 5
• Manga Bookshelf: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3 — Vol 4 — Vol 5 — Vol 6 — Vol 7 — Vol 8 — Vol 9 — Vol 10
• The Light Novel Podcast: Vols 1-4

Illustrations Sampler

Anime Adaptation

MAL Entry — Announced. In production.

Manga Adaption

MAL Entry – Japanese publication July 2017 – ongoing. Published in English by J-Novel Club. English release began June 2019
Apple Books — Bookwalker

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• Rising of the Shield Hero – trapped in a fantasy world

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