List of High School DxD light novels
Cover of the first High School DxD light novel released by Fujimi Shobo on September 20, 2008.
The light novel series High School DxD is written by Ichiei Ishibumi and illustrated by Miyama-Zero. It has been published in Dragon Magazine since September 20, 2008 under the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. The series follows Issei Hyodo, a lecherous high school student attending Kuoh Academy who is killed on his first date. He is later brought back to life as a devil by Rias Gremory, a beautiful crimson-haired girl who is the heiress of the Gremory Famiy of devils and President of the Occult Research Club, and must work his way to the top so that he may one day fulfill his dream of building a harem.
The first volume of High School DxD was released by Fujimi Shobo on September 20, 2008.[1] As of January 19, 2013, fourteen volumes have been released under their Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint.[2]
Ishigumi has retroactively grouped the light novels into story arcs. The first arc, titled The Red Dragon Emperor's Awakening (赤龍帝覚醒 Sekiryūtei Kakusei), ran through the first two volumes. Birth of the Breast Dragon Emperor (乳龍帝誕生 Chichiryūtei Tanjō) is the second story arc and follows volumes three through six. The Heroic Oppai Dragon (英雄（ヒーロー）おっぱいドラゴン Hīrō Oppai Doragon) follows volumes seven through twelve.[LN 12 afterword] The fourth arc, The Legend of Oppai Dragon and his Lively Companions (おっぱいドラゴンと愉快な仲間たちの伝説 Oppai Doragon to Yukaina Nakamatachi no Densetsu), starts at volume 14 and is the series' current arc.[LN 14 afterword] The light novels also feature a series of side stories set in between the main storyline, and are often compiled into volumes. So far, three short story collections (Volume 8, Volume 13 and Volume 15) have been published.[LN 8][LN 13][LN 15]
Individual chapters of the novels are called "Lives".
Volume list
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| 01 | Diabolos of the Old School Building (旧校舎のディアボロス Kyūkōsha no Diaborosu) | September 20, 2008[1] ISBN 978-4-8291-3326-2 | May 27, 2014[3] ISBN 978-0-316-40736-6 | ||
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| Issei Hyodo, a perverted Kuoh Academy student who has had little luck with girls, is asked out by a cute girl named Yuma Amano. At the end of their date (his first ever), the girl asks for him to die, and fatally stabs him in the chest with a spear, but he is later revived by Rias Gremory, a crimson-haired school beauty, who reveals herself as a devil and his new master. He is recruited to the Occult Research Club, where he hands out flyers and attempts to establish contracts in order to advance as a devil and eventually become a Harem King. After dealing with some unusual contacts, he befriends a newly transferred nun named Asia Argento, and later observes Rias's team take on a stray devil. He encounters renegade priest Freed Sellzen who works with Yuma Amano, revealed to be the fallen angel Raynare, the latter of whom captures Asia to steal her Sacred Gear, Twilight Healing, which can heal not only humans, but devils and fallen angels. Issei and the gang attempt to stop Freed, and defeat Raynare, however Asia dies from being separated from her Sacred Gear. Rias resurrects Asia as a devil and gives her the bishop position. She has her live with Issei, and they welcome her to the club with a party. | |||||
| 02 | Phoenix of the Battle School (戦闘校舎のフェニックス Sentō Kōsha no Fenikkusu) | December 20, 2008[4] ISBN 978-4-8291-3358-3 | August 26, 2014[5] ISBN 978-0-316-37682-2 | ||
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| As Issei becomes acclimated to his new life as a Devil, Rias is confronted by her fiencee, Raizer Phoenix. Rias does not wish to marry him, as it was arranged by their families, but Raizer wishes to go through with the marriage to add to his own harem, which Issei both admires and despises. They decide to hold a Rating Game to end the argument. After Issei and the rest of the club hold a training camp to power-up, they confront Raizer's full team and lose. Issei decides to sacrifice a part of his body to Ddraig, the Dragon sealed inside of him, for a temporary power-up and confronts Raizer again. Issei defeats Raizer, annulling the marriage. Rias falls in love with him and decides to move into Issei's home. | |||||
| 03 | Excalibur of the Moonlit Schoolyard (月光校庭のエクスカリバー Gekkō Kōtei no Ekusukaribā) | April 20, 2009[6] ISBN 978-4-8291-3391-0 | November 18, 2014[7] ISBN 978-0-316-33482-2 | ||
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| As the Occult Research Club decides to hold their meeting at Issei's home, Yuto Kiba finds an old photo containing the holy sword Excalibur, which brings back bitter memories of his past. Soon after, two battle nuns, Xenovia, and Irina Shido, who is also Issei's childhood friend, inform them that 3 of the 6 known Excalibur Swords have been stolen. Yuto meets Freed Sellzen again, wielding the stolen Excaliburs, and decides to leave the Club to pursue his revenge against the swords because his friends were killed needlessly from the Holy Sword Project at the hands of Valper Galilei. They soon learn that the Fallen Angel Kokabiel plans on combining the broken Excaliburs and using them to start another war. As the Club fight against Kokabiel, he tells them that in the previous war, not only were the Original Demon Kings killed, but also God, devastating Xenovia and Asia Argento. Meanwhile, as Yuto fights Valper for revenge, he is reunited with the souls of his friends and his Sacred Gear, Sword Birth, reaches Balance Breaker and creates the Holy Demonic Swords, which was thought to be impossible. With Kokabiel as the only enemy left, the Club struggles to defeat him when the White Dragon Emperor suddenly appears, defeats Kokabiel easily and leaves with him. After the battle, Yuto returns to the Club and Xenovia, having been called a heretic for finding out the truth, joins them as Rias' knight. | |||||
| 04 | High School DxD 4: Vampire of the Suspended Classroom (ハイスクールD×D4 停止教室のヴァンパイア) | September 19, 2009[8] ISBN 978-4-8291-3427-6 | February 15, 2015[9] ISBN 978-0-316-37682-2 | ||
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| As Issei continues his Devil Jobs, one of them reveals himself to be Azazel, the leader of Grigori. Azazel says that he has come for a Peace Summit between the Angels, Fallen Angels, and the Devils, which Rias confirms. When Sir Zechs Lucifer comes to the club, he tells his sister that due to her achievements against Kokabiel, she is to unseal Gasper Valdi, who's Sacred Gear, Forbidden Balor View, was so uncontrollable that he had to be sealed. While Issei, Asia, and Xenovia were training Gasper, they meet Vali, the White Dragon Emperor, who says he is on the side of the Fallen Angels. Issei also receives the Dragon Slaying Holy Sword, Ascalon, from the Head Angel Michael, as a gift exchange between the factions. At the time of the summit, terrorists attack the Summit by overloading Gasper's Sacred Gear, freezing time. Issei and Rias both save Gasper, and release the time freeze, but as they are fighting the terrorists, Vali betrays Azazel. He reveals that he is working with Chaos Brigade, the terrorist organization lead by Ophis the Infinity Dragon, and that his full name is Vali Lucifer, who has inherited the blood of the original Demon King Lucifer. Vali enrages Issei, forcing the two to fight, with Issei gaining a part of Albion's power. As their fight becomes more intense, Bikou, a member of Vali's team, interrupts them and ends the fight. The summit ends with the Three Great Powers Alliance to fight the Chaos Brigade. Issei asks Michael to allow Asia and Xenovia to continue praying to God because they still have their Christian faith. Michael grants the wish, and Azazel becomes the adviser of the Occult Research Club to train their Sacred Gears. | |||||
| 05 | High School DxD 5: Hellcat of the Underworld Training Camp (ハイスクールD×D5 冥界合宿のヘルキャット Haisukūru Dī Dī 5: Mekai Gasshuku no Herukyatto) | December 19, 2009[10] ISBN 978-4-8291-3470-2 | May 19, 2015[11][12] ISBN 978-0-316-25884-5 | ||
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| Summer begins and Issei's home gets a hotel-like renovation from the Gremory's so that the Occult Research Club can move in. With summer break starting, the club decides to go to the Underworld, where it is revealed that there is going to be a Youth Rating Game Tournament. The Club members each gains special training, including Issei being trained by Tannin, a former Dragon King on the same level as Ddraig. After the training, Koneko Toujou meets her sister Kuroka, a stray Devil who works with Vali, and tries to take her away. Issei and Rias stop her, and Issei finally reaches his true Balance Breaker. Later, the first Youth Rating Game is between Rias' team and Sona Sitri's team. During the game, Issei reveals his newest technique, Bilingual, which allows him to hear women's breasts, but is defeated during the mid-game. In the end, Rias' team wins, but the VIP goes to Genshiro Saji, who was able to defeat Issei during the game, and Koneko also starts developing feelings for Issei. | |||||
| 06 | High School DxD 6: Holy Behind the Gymnasium (ハイスクールD×D6 体育館裏のホーリー) | March 20, 2010[13] ISBN 978-4-8291-3500-6 | August 18, 2015[14][15] ISBN 978-0-31-629854-4 | ||
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| A new term starts and Irina Shido becomes a new member of the Occult Research Club as a representative of Heaven when she became a Reincarnated Angel. While the school gets ready for the sports festival, Rias' next opponent is revealed to be Diodora Astaroth. Diodora reveals that he is the Devil Asia saved, which forced her to be exorcised from the Church. Diodora asks to trade Asia, but Rias refuses. On the day of the Rating Game, Chaos Brigade attacks and Asia is kidnapped by Diodora, who is working with Chaos Brigade. Rias' team defeats Diodora's team, and barely rescues Asia from a device that would turn her healing powers into a bomb. At that moment, Shalba Beelzebub of the Old Maou Faction, kills Asia, causing Issei to go berserk and activating his Juggernaut Drive. Issei kills Shalba, when Vali appears with an unconscious Asia and returns her. With the help of the "Oppai Dragon Song" and Vali's halving abilities, they were able to restore Issei. Issei and Asia compete in the three-legged race back at school, and Asia reveals her true feelings to Issei. | |||||
| 07 | High School DxD 7: Ragnarok After School (ハイスクールD×D7 放課後のラグナロク Haisukūru Dī Dī 7: Hōkago no Ragunaroku) | July 17, 2010[16] ISBN 978-4-8291-3540-2 | — | ||
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| 08 | High School DxD 8: The Work of a Devil (ハイスクールD×D8 アクマのおしごと Haisukūru Dī Dī 8: Akuma no Oshigoto) | December 18, 2010[17] ISBN 978-4-8291-3593-8 | — | ||
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| 09 | High School DxD 9: Pandemonium at the School Trip (ハイスクールD×D9 修学旅行はパンデモニウム Haisukūru Dī Dī 9: Shūgakuryokō wa Pandemoniumu) | April 20, 2011[18] ISBN 978-4-8291-3628-7 | — | ||
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| 10 | High School DxD 10: Lion Heart of the School Festival (ハイスクールD×D 10 学園祭のライオンハート Haisukūru Dī Dī 10: Gakuen Matsuri no Raionhāto) | September 17, 2011[19] ISBN 978-4-8291-3677-5 | — | ||
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| 11 | High School DxD 11: Ouroboros and Promotion Tests (ハイスクールD×D 11 進級試験とウロボロス Haisukūru Dī Dī 11: Shunkyō Shiken to Uroborosu) | January 20, 2012[20] ISBN 978-4-8291-3720-8 | — | ||
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| 12 | High School DxD 12: Heroes of Tutoring (ハイスクールD×D 12 補習授業のヒーローズ Haisukūru Dī Dī 12: Hoshūjukyō no Hīrōzu) | April 20, 2012[21] ISBN 978-4-8291-3749-9 | — | ||
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| 13 | High School DxD 13: Issei SOS (ハイスクールD×D 13 イッセーＳＯＳ Haisukūru Dī Dī 13: Issē Esu Ō Esu) | September 6, 2012 (w/BD edition)[22] September 20, 2012 (regular ed.)[23] ISBN 978-4-8291-9767-7 (w/BD ed.) ISBN 978-4-8291-3798-7 (regular ed.) | — | ||
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| A compilation of short stories previously featured in Dragon Magazine. The limited edition includes a Blu-ray disc containing an OVA 13th episode from the anime series, written by Ichiei Ishibumi himself, and unique cover art. | |||||
| 14 | High School DxD 14: Wizards of Career Counseling (ハイスクールD×D14 進路指導のウィザード Haisukūru Dī Dī 14: Shinro-shidō no Wizādo) | January 19, 2013[2] ISBN 978-4-8291-3845-8 | — | ||
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| 15 | High School DxD 15: The Dark Knight of Sunshine (ハイスクールD×D 15: 陽だまりのダークナイト Haisukūru Dī Dī 15: Hidamari no Dākunaito) | May 31, 2013 (w/BD edition.)[24] June 20, 2013 (regular ed.) ISBN 978-4-8291-9768-4 (w/BD ed.) IBSN | — | ||
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| The limited edition includes a Blu-ray disc containing an OVA 14th episode from the anime series, written by Ichiei Ishibumi himself, and unique cover art. | |||||
| 16 | High School DxD 16: Daywalker of the Extracurricular Lesson (ハイスクールD×D 16 課外授業のデイウォーカー Haisukūru Dī Dī 16: Kagai Jugyō no Deiwōkā) | October 19, 2013 ISBN 978-4-04-712912-2 | — | ||
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| 17 | High School D×D 17: Valkyrie of the Teacher Training (ハイスクールD×D 17 教員研修のヴァルキリー Haisukūru Dī Dī 17: Kyōin Kenshū no Vuarukirī) | February 20, 2014 ISBN 978-4-04-070031-1 | — | ||
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| 18 | High School D×D 18: Funny Angel of the Christmas Day (ハイスクールD×D 18 聖誕祭のファニーエンジェル Haisukūru Dī Dī 18: Seitansai no Fanīenjeru) | June 20, 2014 ISBN 978-4-04-070127-1 | — | ||
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| 19 | High School D×D 19: Durandal of the General Election (ハイスクールD×D 19 総選挙のデュランダル Haisukūru Dī Dī 19: Sōsenkyo no Deyurandaru) | November 20, 2014 ISBN 978-4-04-070146-2 | — | ||
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "ハイスクールD×D1 旧校舎のディアボロス" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "ハイスクールD×D 14 進路指導のウィザード" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
- ↑ "High School DxD, Vol. 1". Yen Press. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D2 戦闘校舎のフェニックス" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "High School DxD, Vol. 2". Yen Press. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D3 月光校庭のエクスカリバー" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "High School DxD, Vol. 3". Yen Press. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D4 停止教室のヴァンパイア" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "High School DxD, Vol. 4". Yen Press. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D5 冥界合宿のヘルキャット" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "High School DxD, Vol. 5". Amazon.com. ASIN 0316258849. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
- ↑ "High School DxD, Vol. 5". Yen Press. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D6 体育館裏のホーリー" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "High School DxD, Vol. 6". Amazon.com. ASIN 0316298549. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ "High School DxD, Vol. 6". Yen Press. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D7 放課後のラグナロク" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D8 アクマのおしごと" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D9 修学旅行はパンデモニウム" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D 10 学園祭のライオンハート" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D 11 進級試験とウロボロス" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D 12 補習授業のヒーローズ" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D 13【BD付限定版】 イッセーＳＯＳ" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D 13 イッセーＳＯＳ" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ↑ "ハイスクールD×D 15 限定版 陽だまりのダークナイト" (in Japanese). Amazon.com. Retrieved September 14, 2012.
External links
- Official website (Japanese)