The 30th anniversary project "The Battle of Rhodes Island" is back on track! Completely new work written by Ryo Mizuno & illustrated by Dr. Left will be released in winter 2018!

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of "Senki of Rhodes," a milestone in Japanese fantasy, a completely new novel written by Ryo Mizuno, the creator of the original novel, and illustrated by Left, will be published by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko in the winter of 2018.

The "Chronicles of Rhodes Island" is a blockbuster novel written by Ryo Mizuno that has sold more than 10 million copies and set a milestone in the history of Japanese fantasy novels. The story is about Pern, who sets out on a journey to train as a warrior on the cursed island of Rhodes, and overcomes ordeals with her friends, including the elf Diedrit and the sorcerer Slaine. Since its publication, the story has been loved by many people in various forms, including table talk RPGs, comics, radio dramas, animated TV shows, stage shows, and video games. 2018 is the 30th anniversary of the birth of "The Chronicles of Rhodes," and fantasy fans can look forward to a variety of related products, events, and more, The memorial year is being enlivened by the cross-media development of related products and events that are a must-see for fantasy fans.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the "Chronicles of Rhodes," a milestone in Japanese fantasy, Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko has announced that a completely new novel written by Ryo Mizuno, the creator of the original novel, and illustrated by Left, will be published in winter 2018. Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko's teaser site for the 30th anniversary of the birth of "The Chronicles of Rhodes Island," which went live on Sunday, April 1, 2018, had its grand opening on Friday, April 13. In addition to information on the publication of a new novel by Ryo Mizuno, the author of the original novel, and illustrator Left, and congratulatory comments from the creators, the site also reveals the history and worldview of "Chronicles of Rhodes Island".

It was also announced that the long-awaited revival of the classic "Rhodes Island RPG," published in 1995 by Kadokawa Sneaker G Bunko, will mark its 30th anniversary.
The two former Basic Rules and Expert Rules will be combined into one book, and the rules and data will be completely updated. It is planned to be easier to play and one that will allow players to enjoy the world of Rhodes Island more deeply.

And "Shin Megami Tensei: SYNCHRONICITY PROLOGUE" and "Bless This Wonderful World! and "Resurrection of Veldia," a game production team "ladybug," which also worked on "Shin Megami Tensei: Synchronicity Prologue" and "Blessed is the Wonderful World! The game will be released simultaneously with the novel on the online gaming platform Steam.

The game will be released simultaneously with the novel on the online gaming platform "Steam".

Messages of congratulation for the 30th anniversary of "Chronicles of Lodoss Island" *Honorifics omitted.
Ryo Mizuno
It has been 30 years since "Chronicles of Rhodes: The Gray Witch" was published. To have the first full-length novel I ever wrote become a million-seller is like winning the lottery.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the fans who have supported Rhodes, and to all those who have supported me in my inexperience.
Just this past January, "The Grancrest Chronicles," a war fantasy novel of mine, was broadcast as an animated TV series, which was inspired by the Rhodes story, and this may also be due to fate.
I do not feel that I have matured in 30 years, but I would like to continue to be an author and game designer who can respond to the needs of the times while maintaining my own style, and I look forward to your continued support and guidance.

Hitoshi Yasuda
It has been 30 years since the publication of the novel "The Battle of Rhodes.
Both Ryo Mizuno and I have aged that much, but we are truly grateful that our works are still enthusiastically supported.
I have a strong impression of Pern and Slaine in their early days, and I am tempted to imagine how they would have changed over the past 30 years.
But Diederit is the only one who has not changed at all. Elves are still the ideal of humans.
I could see that after 30 years ^^.

In addition, congratulatory messages from Yutaka Izubuchi, Akihiro Yamada, Haruhiko Mikimoto, and Mr. Left can also be found on the official website ( #message/ ).

Product Information
Rhodes Island RPG 30th Anniversary Edition (tentative)
Published by KADOKAWA
Release date: Fall 2018 (tentative)
Price: 4,000 yen (excluding tax)
Original story: Hitoshi Yasuda and Ryo Mizuno
Written by: Tadaaki Kawato / Group SNE
Cooperation: Hiroshi Takayama
Format: B5, 320 pages

OVA version "Senki of Lord's Island" digitally remastered Blu-ray BOX
Release date: August 24, 2018 (Friday)
・Price: 12,000 yen (excluding tax)
∙ Production benefits each time:
　1. Postcard with illustration by character designer and chief animation director: Nobuteru Yuki
　2. Visual bonus: Blu-ray Box Standard Edition release announcement CM

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