ROYAL PRIVELEGE With a drinking contest victory under his belt, a new arena to test Noir’s skills awaits! The Hero Academy King of the School Year Competition is finally here, along with its coveted prize: the power to command the entire student body for a whole day! But this time, it’s a female student in a uniquely revealing outfit who gives Noir the biggest run for his money. Plus, with the Interschool Match against Hero Academy’s sister school, the Gifted Institute, around the corner, things are bound to get even tougher. Which hero-to-be will claim the ultimate prize?!

A fantasy tale about a new hero exploring a secret labyrinth, now an anime streaming on Crunchyroll–and don’t miss the original light novels, also available from Seven Seas! Noir Stardia, lesser son of an even lesser noble, just lost his job. Without a penny to his name, he decides to enroll in the Hero Academy and improve his career prospects. But he’ll need to get a lot stronger to pass the entrance exam. So Noir seeks out a hidden dungeon—a legendary labyrinth filled with strange beasts and rare items—where he can train until he’s powerful enough to change his fate!

A THIEF IN THE NIGHT Noir and Emma are headed to a massive dance party thrown by the Bourne family. But in the middle of the festivities, a mysterious figure calling himself the Phantom appears and steals the Bourne heirloom jewels. Even worse, the Phantom declares his intent to kidnap Emma, too! Has Noir trained in the hidden dungeon long enough to defend his childhood friend from a master thief?

YOU CALL THIS A VACATION?! At the invitation of his brother, who's studying abroad, Noir heads off to the town of Honest with Emma and Lola. Instead of a relaxing vacation spot, they find a city being attacked by a swarm of monsters! They learn that this "Great Invasion" occurs regularly, and to his surprise, Noir discovers that the person behind this event is someone he knows very well.

ALL HAIL KING NOIR At long last, Noir has released his master, Olivia, from the Death Chains that kept her bound in the hidden dungeon. But before she'll agree to train him in earnest, he'll have to earn one hundred thousand LP! On top of that, the Hero Academy is about to kick off its annual series of competitions to determine the king and champion of the school. And then there's the new girl in town, Mira Santage, treasure hunter extraordinaire. With all the excitement, Noir's going to have to give his all to prove he's worthy of his master's tutelage.

SPOILED FOR LOVE! Ever since curing Maria, Noir's been keeping busy. But after a particularly trying encounter with a heartbroken lion and a zombified elf, he could really use a break. On a day off from the Hero Academy, Noir visits the Odin Adventurers' Guild, where he witnesses a feud between Lola and her rival receptionist-a feud over who gets to manage him! To ensure that Lola comes out on top, Noir heads to the seventh level of the hidden dungeon...where he meets someone unexpected!

IN PURSUIT OF THE PHANTOM! At a dance party hosted by Earl Bourne, the mysterious Phantom has kidnapped Emma and made off with the Bourne family jewels! Noir sets off in pursuit along with Leila, who is armed with a Demon Fist attack. Will Noir be able to rescue Emma from this master thief?

Noir Stardia, lesser son of an even lesser noble, just lost his job. Without a penny to his name, he decides to enroll in the Hero Academy and improve his career prospects. But he’ll need to get a lot stronger to pass the entrance exam. So Noir seeks out a hidden dungeon — a legendary labyrinth filled with strange beasts and rare items — where he can train until he’s powerful enough to change his fate!

MERCHANT VS. MONSTER Noir needs to make the most of the last days of summer. A letter from his older brother Gillan, studying to be a merchant in a neighboring kingdom, gives him the perfect idea: road trip! Accompanied by his friends, Noir heads to the town of Honest. But when they arrive, they find a city besieged by monsters! Noir's peaceful summer vacation is about to get way more exciting than he bargained for!

KING FOR A DAY! The school-sponsored King Battle has finally arrived! For one day, the victor will be granted the rights of a king, able to issue any decree they want that the entire student body must obey. Eager to beat Noir, Emma seeks out some extra-special training to improve her chances. However, prepping for the battle soon becomes the least of her worries when buxom treasure hunter Mira arrives on the scene and immediately monopolizes all of Noir's attention! Trouble's on the horizon as Emma and Mira go head-to-head...but who will come out on top?!

Noir is the son of a minor noble with very little to his name other than a job offer - which is cancelled before he can even start his first day. He does possess one rare trait, though: the magical ability to consult with a great sage, even if using the skill gives him terrible headaches! Unsure of what his future holds, he accesses the sage for advice on how to move forward and is directed to a secret dungeon filled with rare beasts and magical items. It is here that Noir will train, compiling experience and wealth, until he's powerful enough to change his fate.

Noir is the son of a minor noble with very little to his name other than a job offer - which is cancelled before he can even start his first day. He does possess one rare trait, though: the magical ability to consult with a great sage, even if using the skill gives him terrible headaches! Unsure of what his future holds, he accesses the sage for advice on how to move forward and is directed to a secret dungeon filled with rare beasts and magical items. It is here that Noir will train, compiling experience and wealth, until he's powerful enough to change his fate.