r/DeathMage Feb 20 '24

Introduction - FAQ + Relevant Links

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    • Maybe this may help you to decide whether or not Death Mage is for you (yes, it may not be). New Reader's F.A.Q.
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This is still a small, but growing community. Death Mage is currently the most popular Japanese Novel in Novel Updates, but due to how limited the sources of the story are, there isn't much talk outside small communities like this.

This thread can be used as a Megathread of sorts for any doubts, all questions will be answered.

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A summary of relevant news since the last poll:

It has been almost 2 years since Volume 9 of the Light Novel has been released in Japan. No news about Volume 10. The Author had started a new webnovel, unrelated to Death Mage, which ended up abandoned, and he is now more actively posting a third one. This means that nothing serious happened to the author during the natural disasters that happened at the end of the year in Japan, but still, no news of a new volume.

The Web Novel translation by Light Novel Bastion is reaching the conclusion for Arc 14, having almost speedran through the longest arc of the webnovel, now only the climax of Arc 15 remains, thus ending the story. (If you wish to read the untranslated chapters, check the Introduction to RAWs link)

Volumes 3 and 4 of the official English Translation of the Light Novel have been released in August of last year, and now February, Volume 5's release date should be announced soon too. Check the FAQ for more detailed information

Volume 11 of the Manga has been released in Japan, revealing many of the world building of the story, such as Alda, Vida, and even Schneider. The released chapters have already started the content of LN Volume 6/WN Arc 4, and considering Princess Levia appeared, the story may be a bit hastened for the chapters that will be contained in Volume 12. Still the mangaka has claimed that no axing/limit has been given to him, thus the manga will be running for as long as it lasts, which is good news for us. Check Manga to Webnovel for more details on differences between the mediums

Volume 2 and 3 of the official English Translation of the Manga by One Peace Books have been released in September and November, with Volume 4 coming in March, and 5 in May. With Volume 4 the manga finally finishes the adaptation of the 1st Volume of the LN, being the volume most finely adapted, some certainly may feel burned out by the slow progress.

As an extra, in Novel Updates's rankings of Popular novels of all time, The Death Mage has returned to it's 2nd post, having surpassed the previous 1st, then 2nd and now 3rd place, although it's interesting to point out that these are Korean novels, so in regards to Japanese Novels, Death Mage has been the most popular for a long time. It may be interesting to point out that this "popularity" may not mean "favorited", just people who considered reading the novel, inserting it into their NU accounts at least once, regardless if are still reading, read it all already, or dropped it. This surpassing has been noticed in the 30th of December.

Still, some of the follow ups in the list are series that gained great boosts of interest once anime were released for them, such as Tensura, Tsukimicchi and "I'm a spider so what?", but they have not been able to catch up with Death Mage that has no anime as of yet.

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I thought about making a seasonal poll of sorts, to help keeping track of the main source that everyone uses to accompany the story.

History: 1st Poll. 2nd Poll, 3rd Poll, 4th Poll, 5th Poll, 6th Poll

The order of the options is based on how far on the story each option is, thus it would help to understand how far most people are/will soon be.

As an extra reminder, you can also add a Flair to your name here stating at which point of the story you are, thus making it easier for others not to accidentally spoil you. Here is how to do it

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This poll will be remade once the current one is archived after reaching 6 months or so.

Question: What medium have you been reading mainly to follow "The Death Mage"?

13 votes, Feb 27 '24
0 Official Manga (Up to LN 1/WN Arc 1)
1 Official Light Novel (Up to LN 4/ WN Arc 2)
0 Untranslated / Fantranslated Manga (Up to Chapter 52/LN 6/WN Arc 4)
0 Untranslated / Fantranslated Light Novel (Up to LN 9/ WN Arc 5)
10 Fantranslated Web Novel (Up to Arc 14)
2 Untranslated Web Novel (Finished at Arc 15, After Story starting at Arc 16)

r/DeathMage 1h ago

Illustration Light Novel Vol.17 Cover (releasing August 12, 2026)

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r/DeathMage 12h ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2016 - movie night (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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13 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 1d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2015 - "not so much rules, as suggestions of the road" (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga, [Motor Mania] - Disney short cartoon)

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12 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 2d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2014 - Make it a family trip (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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13 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 3d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2013 - just a humble bundle (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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11 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 4d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2012 - why so serious? (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga & manga extras)

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26 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 5d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2011 - What DID you do? (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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15 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 6d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2010 - showing off the 4mm guns (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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22 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 7d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2009 - unlock those jobs (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga, [Final Fantasy: Tactics])

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17 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 8d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2008 - photoshop is fun (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga & manga extras)

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36 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 9d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2007 - it wasn't me! (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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16 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 9d ago

Novel (Translated) No italicization in fenrir realm?

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After finding out that light novel bastion went down and that death mage has migrated to fenrir realm I decided to reread. However I’ve noticed that fenrir realm’s chapters do not have any italicized words. Stuff like internal dialogue and specific things like Zakkart’s Earth vs Vandalieu’s Earth are not italicized. This is kind of annoying so I’m just wondering if this issue is known or it’s just me. Otherwise the translations have been as good as I remembered but this one thing seems to be lost in the transfer to fenrir realm


r/DeathMage 10d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2006 - "Give it up Weekend, we've got you surrounded!" (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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14 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 11d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2005 - Enjoying your weekend? (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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6 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 12d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2004 - "~I've got this burning, burning, churning feeling inside me, ooh, deep inside me, and it hurts so bad~ (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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13 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 13d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2003 - sticks are for throwing! (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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23 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 14d ago

Novel (Translated) I need help

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Someone knows where I can download the web novel In Spanish? Untiled translation has been hacked and I don't know any other site.


r/DeathMage 14d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2002 - Taking care of the stepdaughters (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga & LN, [My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked] - manga)

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20 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 15d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2001 - "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" (Image Sources: [The Death Mage] - manga, [2001: A Space Odyssey] - movie)

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18 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 16d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 2000 - what am I doing with my life?! (Image Sources: [The Death Mage] - manga, manga extras, and Light Novels)

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30 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 17d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 1999 - ragebait: not worth your time (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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19 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 18d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 1998 - "are you smarter than a zombie?" (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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23 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 19d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 1997 - "Give it up! You can't win!" - says the person about to lose (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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12 Upvotes

r/DeathMage 21d ago

Meme Death Mage Memes 1996 - oh, right this is not just a fishing game (Image Source: [The Death Mage] - manga)

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24 Upvotes