Record of Grancrest War

Grancrest

Company type	Media franchise
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	2013
Founder	Ryo Mizuno
Products	Light novels, tabletop role-playing game, manga, anime television series, video games
Parent	Fujimi Shobo

is a Japanese light novel collection and tabletop role-playing game developed by Ryo Mizuno with illustrations by Miyū. Released by Fujimi Shobo under the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko label, the series comprises ten volumes published from 2013 through 2018. A manga version, drawn by Makoto Yotsuba, was serialized in Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine from June 2016 until June 2018, later compiled into seven volumes.

The property further extended into an anime TV adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures, which aired between January and June 2018, totaling 24 episodes. Additionally, a strategy video game for PlayStation 4 debuted in June 2018, accompanied by a mobile action RPG titled Record of Grancrest War: Quartet Conflict, launched on iOS and Android platforms in mid-2018, with a Western release following in October.

Plot

In a world once dominated by Chaos—a corrupting force responsible for natural distortions and spawning demons known as "the scourge of Chaos"—a figure called the Lord wielded a sacred seal to restore stability and expand human domains. As Chaos diminished, the Crests, emblems of authority, became instruments in political rivalries. Humanity is now split between two factions: the Fantasia Union and the Factory Alliance.

Leaders from these groups arranged a marriage between their heirs to forge the Great Seal, representing everlasting peace. However, after both dukes were assassinated, conflict broke out. At the heart of this turmoil is Siluca, a student of the Magical Academy targeted by Earl Lord Villar. During her journey to Altirk, she is saved by Lord Theo; their partnership ignites a sequence of events that will determine the future.

Characters

Theo Cornaro

After earning a Crest by defeating monsters, Theo envisions peace and gains Siluca’s alliance. He leads the Altirk Treaty and eventually becomes Emperor by uniting the Factory Alliance and Fantasia Union through strategic marriages. Following three years on the throne, he abdicates in favor of Alexis Doucet to return home with Siluca.

Siluca Meletes

A skilled 17-year-old mage determined to halt conflicts among lords. She allies with Theo and assumes the role of Imperial Mage Leader upon his rise to power. Married to Theo, she accompanies him back to his homeland after his abdication.

Irvin

A formidable demon seal bearer serving as Chamberlain to Archdukes. Recognizing Siluca’s talents, he becomes her guardian.

Aishela

Siluca’s friend and fellow demon seal bearer who initially struggles but ultimately pledges full support to Siluca and Theo after breaking free from Pandora’s influence.

Lassic David

A former lord defeated by Theo who then pledges loyalty to him, sharing his vision of unifying nations.

Moreno Dortous

A mage and swordsman under Lassic’s command who believes mages should engage directly in combat; he proves superior to Siluca in battle.

Priscilla Farnese

A priestess affiliated with the Order of the Crest possessing healing abilities via the Holy Grail crest. She endorses Theo’s divine mission but later falls victim to political conspiracies.

Marrine Kreische

Margrave leading the Factory Alliance following her father’s death during The Great Hall Tragedy. Caught between affection for Alexis Doucet and political responsibilities, she ultimately reunites both factions through engagement and later becomes chancellor after Alexis ascends as Second Emperor.

Aubeste Meletes

Factory Alliance Mage Leader and Siluca’s adoptive father who places duty above familial bonds.

Villar Constance

Earl of Altirk and Marrine’s cousin known for safeguarding young female mages under contract. He dies in battle following betrayal.

Margaret Odius

Chief mage under Villar who sacrifices herself defending him.

Mirza Kooches

Ruthless prince of Dartania driven by ambition. Killed by Theo during combat.

Alexis Doucet

Son of the deceased Fantasia Union archduke and Marrine’s fiancé. Despite political challenges after The Great Hall Tragedy, he unites opposing factions through engagement and becomes Second Emperor.

Selge Constance

Earl of Regalia and brother to Villar, key in defeating Mirza’s forces. He relinquishes his family name to preserve its legacy through his brother Igor.

Light novels

The initial volume of the light novel series was released by Fujimi Shobo under the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko label on August 20, 2013. The series concluded with its tenth volume, which came out on March 20, 2018. Furthermore, a supplementary volume containing prologues and epilogues was issued on September 20, 2018.

A related spin-off light novel entitled , authored by Ryo Mizuno and Notane Kaki with artwork by Ayumu Kasuga, was also published by Fujimi Shobo on September 20, 2013.

Tabletop role-playing game

In conjunction with the light novel, Ryo Mizuno collaborated with Shunsaku Yanō to create the Grancrest RPG tabletop role-playing game. Two core rulebooks were made available on December 20, 2013, and January 18, 2014, followed by an expansion supplement released on September 19, 2015. Additional databooks that broadened gameplay options and content were published in June 2014 and March 2015. The game is further supported by more than a dozen replay books.

Anime

The adaptation of the light novel into an anime series was announced in October 2016 and officially confirmed as a television production in May 2017. The series was directed by Shinichi Omata (using the alias Mamoru Hatakeyama) at A-1 Pictures, with series composition handled by Ryō Mizuno and Shunsaku Yanō. This 24-episode anime aired from January through June 2018 on Tokyo MX and other channels. Character designs were overseen by Hiroshi Yakō, while sound direction was managed by Yoshikazu Iwanami. The musical score was composed by Yugo Kanno.

The show features two opening theme songs: "Starry" performed by Mashiro Ayano and "Rin" (Cold) by Asca; as well as two ending themes: "Pledge" sung by Asca and "Shōdō" (Impulse) by Ayano. Aniplex of America secured licensing rights for North America, with AnimeLab streaming the series simultaneously in Australia and New Zealand. Distribution rights for the United Kingdom and Ireland were acquired by MVM Entertainment.

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