The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System
{{Short description|Japanese light novel series}}
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| name =
| image = The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System LN vol 1.jpg
| caption = First light novel volume cover
| ja_kanji = 追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する
| ja_romaji = Tsuihō Sareta Tensei Jū Kishi wa Gēmu Chishiki de Musō Suru
| genre = Adventure, fantasy, isekai{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された“欠陥クラス”の重騎士が前世のゲーム知識で無双する、コミカライズ版1巻|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/480453|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|website=Comic Natalie|date=June 6, 2022|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
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{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type = novel series
| author = Nekoko
| publisher = Shōsetsuka ni Narō
| imprint =
| first = April 25, 2021
| last =
| volumes =
| volume_list =
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type = light novel
| author = Nekoko
| illustrator = Jaian
| publisher = Kodansha
| publisher_en =
| demographic = Male
| imprint = Kodansha Ranobe Books
| first = June 2, 2022
| last =
| volumes = 3
| volume_list =
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type = manga
| author = Nekoko
| illustrator = Lee Brocco
| publisher = Kodansha
| publisher_en = {{English manga publisher|US=Kodansha}}
| demographic = Seinen
| imprint = Young Magazine KC
| magazine = {{ubl|YanMaga Web|{{noitalic|(February 11, 2022 – July 19, 2024)}}|Weekly Young Magazine|{{noitalic|(September 9, 2024 – present)}}}}
| first = February 11, 2022
| last =
| volumes = 13
| volume_list =
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = tv series
| director = {{ubl|Shingo Suzuki (chief)|Tetsuichi Yamagishi (chief)|Katsumasa Yokomine}}
| producer =
| writer =
| music = Ludvig Forssell
| studio = GoHands
| licensee =
| network =
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| first = 2026
| last = scheduled
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| episode_list =
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{{Nihongo|The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System|追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する|Tsuihō Sareta Tensei Jū Kishi wa Gēmu Chishiki de Musō Suru}} is a Japanese light novel series written by Nekoko and illustrated by Jaian. It initially began serialization on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in April 2021. Kodansha acquired the series and began publishing it under their Kodansha Ranobe Books light novel imprint in June 2022. A manga adaptation illustrated by Lee Brocco began serialization on Kodansha's YanMaga Web manga website and app in February 2022 before being transferred to the Weekly Young Magazine in September 2024. An anime television series adaptation produced by GoHands is set to premiere in 2026.
Characters
;{{nihongo|Elma Edvan|エルマ・エドヴァン|Eruma Edovan}}
:{{voiced by|Takeo Ōtsuka}}
;{{nihongo|Luce Rubis|ルーチェ・ルービス|Rūche Rūbisu}}
:{{voiced by|Shion Wakayama}}
;{{nihongo|Maris Edvan|マリス・エドヴァン|Marisu Edovan}}
:{{voiced by|Natsuko Abe}}
Media
=Light novel=
Written by Nekoko, The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System initially began serialization on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on April 25, 2021. Kodansha acquired the series and began publishing it with illustrations by Jaian under their Kodansha Ranobe Books light novel imprint on June 2, 2022. Three volumes have been released as of February 2024.
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| VolumeNumber = 1
| RelDate = June 2, 2022{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000365262|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-527822-2
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| VolumeNumber = 2
| RelDate = April 1, 2023{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する２|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000376277|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-531646-7
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| VolumeNumber = 3
| RelDate = February 2, 2024{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する３|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000386270|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-534769-0
}}
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=Manga=
A manga adaptation illustrated by Lee Brocco began serialization on Kodansha's YanMaga Web manga website and app on February 11, 2022.{{cite tweet|author={{lang|ja|武六甲 理衣＠『転生重騎士』}}|number=1491981876378349571|user=Lee_Brocco|script-title=ja:告知本日からヤンマガWEBにて 新連載「追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する 」が始まりました よろしくお願いいたします！https://onl.la/6fmC9EC #ヤンマガWeb #追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する|date=February 11, 2022|access-date=August 8, 2024|language=ja}} The manga was later transferred to the Weekly Young Magazine on September 9, 2024. The manga's chapters have been compiled into thirteen tankōbon volumes as of March 2025.
The manga is published in English on Kodansha's "K Manga" app.{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Novels, Manga Listed With TV Anime|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-08/the-exiled-heavy-knight-knows-how-to-game-the-system-novels-manga-listed-with-tv-anime/.214086|website=Anime News Network|access-date=August 8, 2024|date=August 8, 2024}}
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| VolumeNumber = 1
| RelDate = June 6, 2022{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（１）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000366566|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-528143-7
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| VolumeNumber = 2
| RelDate = August 19, 2022{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（２）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000368252|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-528804-7
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| VolumeNumber = 3
| RelDate = November 18, 2022{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（３）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000370560|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-529810-7
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| VolumeNumber = 4
| RelDate = February 6, 2023{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（４）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000373873|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-530715-1
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| VolumeNumber = 5
| RelDate = April 20, 2023{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（５）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000375633|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-531392-3
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| VolumeNumber = 6
| RelDate = July 20, 2023{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（６）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000378772|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-532366-3
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| VolumeNumber = 7
| RelDate = October 19, 2023{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（７）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000382497|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-533609-0
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| VolumeNumber = 8
| RelDate = December 20, 2023{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（８）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000384088|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-534021-9
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| VolumeNumber = 9
| RelDate = March 18, 2024{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（９）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000386864|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-534932-8
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| VolumeNumber = 10
| RelDate = June 19, 2024{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（１０）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000389455|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-535606-7
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| VolumeNumber = 11
| RelDate = September 5, 2024{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（１１）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000398074|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=August 8, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-536878-7
}}
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| VolumeNumber = 12
| RelDate = December 6, 2024{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（１２）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000404798|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=November 14, 2024|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-537904-2
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| VolumeNumber = 13
| RelDate = March 6, 2025{{cite web|script-title=ja:追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する（１３）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000409621|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=February 5, 2025|lang=ja}}
| ISBN = 978-4-06-538912-6
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=Anime=
An anime television series adaptation was announced on September 5, 2024.{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Manga Gets TV Anime by GoHands|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-04/the-exiled-heavy-knight-knows-how-to-game-the-system-manga-gets-tv-anime-by-gohands/.215129|website=Anime News Network|access-date=September 5, 2024|date=September 4, 2024}} The series is produced by GoHands and directed by Katsumasa Yokomine, with Shingo Suzuki and Tetsuichi Yamagishi serving as chief directors, Takayuki Uchida designing the characters, and Ludvig Forssell composing the music. It is set to premiere in 2026.{{cite web|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Anime's 2nd Teaser Announces Cast, Staff, 2026 Debut|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-03-19/the-exiled-heavy-knight-knows-how-to-game-the-system-anime-2nd-teaser-announces-cast-staff-2026-/.222563|website=Anime News Network|access-date=March 19, 2025|date=March 19, 2025}}
Reception
See also
- Gokudō Parasites, a manga series also illustrated by Lee Brocco
- Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling, another light novel series written by Nekoko
- The Unwanted Undead Adventurer, another light novel series illustrated by Jaian
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8465gx/|Web novel}} at Shōsetsuka ni Narō {{in lang|ja}}
- {{Official website|https://yanmaga.jp/comics/%E5%A4%A7%E3%83%8F%E3%82%BA%E3%83%AC%E3%81%A0%E3%81%A8%E8%BF%BD%E6%94%BE%E3%81%95%E3%82%8C%E3%81%9F%E8%BB%A2%E7%94%9F%E9%87%8D%E9%A8%8E%E5%A3%AB%E3%81%AF%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E7%9F%A5%E8%AD%98%E3%81%A7%E7%84%A1%E5%8F%8C%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B|Manga official website at YanMaga Web}} {{in lang|ja}}
- {{Official website|https://sh-anime.shochiku.co.jp/jukishi-anime/|Anime official website}} {{in lang|ja}}
- {{ANN|manga|30434}}
{{YanMaga Web}}
{{Series in Weekly Young Magazine}}
{{Weekly Young Magazine - 2020–2029}}
{{GoHands}}
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