Our Last Crusade Manga Volumes: Complete 7-Volume Guide
Looking for a breakdown of all the Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World manga volumes? The manga adaptation is complete at 7 volumes, all available in English, and it tells a focused, self-contained story you can finish in a weekend. Whether you came from the anime or you just love a good star-crossed romance set against a fantasy war, this is a satisfying read that won’t leave you hanging on a cliffhanger for years.
Let’s break down what you’re getting into.
All 7 Our Last Crusade Manga Volumes at a Glance
Here’s the quick version: the manga adaptation is finished at 7 volumes, and every single one is available in English from Yen Press. No waiting for translations, no import-only final volume — you can read the whole thing right now.
The original story comes from Kei Sazane’s light novel series. A light novel is a style of Japanese novel — typically shorter and illustrated — that often serves as source material for manga and anime adaptations. The manga adaptation features art by okama, a manga artist known for a polished, expressive visual style, with character designs by Ao Nekonabe. It was serialized in Young Animal magazine — meaning chapters were published individually in the magazine before being collected into the volumes you can buy today. The magazine is published by Hakusensha, a major Japanese publisher. Serialization wrapped up on April 28, 2021.
Genre-wise, this is a fantasy romance built on a Romeo-and-Juliet premise — two people who fall for each other despite being on opposite sides of a conflict. The story takes place in a world torn apart by war between two powers: a technologically advanced Empire and the magic-wielding Nebulis Sovereignty. Our two leads — the Imperial swordsman Iska and the Sovereignty’s Ice Calamity Witch, Alice — are supposed to be enemies. They are very much not acting like it.
Yen Press rates the series Teen, making it a pretty accessible entry point whether you’re newer to manga or just looking for something lighter than a heavy war epic aimed at older readers. There’s action and political tension, but the tone stays grounded in the central romance and the question of whether two people from opposite sides can actually change anything.
Story Arcs by Volume
The manga adapts the early story arcs — self-contained narrative sections — of Kei Sazane’s light novel, condensing the star-crossed narrative of Iska and Alice into a tight 7-volume run. Because the light novel is the source material and continues well beyond where the manga stops, think of this adaptation as a focused snapshot: roughly the first major phase of a much larger story, told with its own distinct visual style and feel.
The Meeting and First Clash (Volumes 1–2)
The opening volumes do exactly what they need to do: throw Iska and Alice at each other and let the sparks fly.
Iska is a young soldier of the Empire, freed from prison specifically because he’s talented enough to be useful on the battlefield. Alice is a princess of the Nebulis Sovereignty and one of its most powerful witches. They meet in combat — and almost immediately realize they share something neither expected: a genuine desire for peace.
These first two volumes establish the core conflict cleanly. The Empire views magic-users as threats to be contained or destroyed. The Sovereignty sees the Empire as oppressors. Iska and Alice are each loyal to their own side, but their encounters plant the seeds of doubt. The romantic tension is baked in from the start — they keep running into each other, keep finding reasons to talk instead of fight, and keep being very flustered about it.
Volumes 1 and 2 also introduce the supporting cast on both sides: Iska’s unit within the Empire and Alice’s attendants and family within the Sovereignty. The world-building is efficient rather than exhaustive — you get enough to understand the stakes without drowning in lore dumps.
Rising Stakes and Shifting Alliances (Volumes 3–5)
The middle stretch of the series is where things get complicated in the best way.
New threats emerge that don’t fit neatly into the Empire-vs-Sovereignty framework, forcing Iska and Alice into situations where they have to cooperate — or at least not actively try to kill each other. These volumes expand the scope beyond the two protagonists, pulling in political intrigue on both sides of the conflict. Not everyone in the Empire agrees on how to handle the war, and the Sovereignty has its own internal power struggles.
What makes volumes 3 through 5 work is that the series doesn’t lose sight of its emotional core even as the plot gets busier. Iska and Alice’s relationship deepens through shared danger and reluctant trust, and the manga handles their interactions with a warmth that makes you root for them even when you know the political situation makes things nearly impossible.
okama’s art shines in these middle volumes too. The action sequences are dynamic and easy to follow, and the character expressions during quieter moments carry a lot of emotional weight. There’s a visual elegance to the Sovereignty’s magic-heavy aesthetic contrasted against the Empire’s more military look.
The Manga’s Conclusion (Volumes 6–7)
The final two volumes bring the adapted story to a close. The manga reaches its own stopping point — not a rushed ending, but a natural pause in a larger narrative.
Volume 7 wraps up the immediate conflicts that have been building through the series and gives Iska and Alice’s relationship a meaningful moment of resolution. You won’t be left on a gut-wrenching cliffhanger — the volume closes the threads it opened and leaves you with a sense of completion for this chapter of the story, even though the broader war remains unresolved.
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 7 (final volume)
An important note for readers: the light novel source material continues well beyond where the manga ends. If you finish volume 7 and want to know what happens next with Iska, Alice, and the war between their nations, the novels pick up where the manga leaves off and carry the story much further. The manga is a complete reading experience on its own terms, but it’s not the complete story of this franchise — think of it as a beautifully drawn entry point.
Manga vs. Anime — What the Two Seasons Cover
The anime and manga are both adaptations of Kei Sazane’s light novel, which means they draw from the same source but aren’t identical experiences.
Season 1 aired in October 2020 and covers the opening story sections — roughly the same narrative territory as the early volumes of the manga. If you’ve seen Season 1, the manga’s first couple of volumes will feel familiar in plot, but okama’s art gives the material a different visual personality.
Season II began airing in July 2024, continuing the story further into the light novel’s narrative. After a production delay, it restarted its broadcast in April 2025 and finished in June 2025. Since the manga wrapped up in 2021, Season II covers material that goes beyond what the manga adapts.
Here’s a simple comparison:
| Manga | Anime | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Light novel by Kei Sazane | Light novel by Kei Sazane |
| Volumes / Seasons | 7 volumes (complete) | Season 1 + Season II |
| Story coverage | Early section of the light novel (roughly Season 1 equivalent) | Extends beyond the manga |
| Status | Finished | Season II premiered July 2024; completed June 2025 |
| Art style | okama’s manga art | Animated adaptation |
If you watched the anime first, the manga is worth reading for okama’s distinctive character work and the slightly different rhythm that comes with the manga format. Some scenes breathe differently on the page than they do in animation, and you might find quiet character moments land with more impact when you can sit with a single image as long as you want.
If you’re reading the manga first and considering the anime, it’s a smooth transition — the anime will eventually carry you past where the manga ends, which is a nice bonus if you want more of the story. Both formats complement each other well, and starting with either one works. Plenty of people read the manga and then continue with the anime to see what happens next.
Which Edition Should You Buy
Good news: this is a short, completed series, so your buying options are straightforward and your wallet won’t suffer much.
Japanese Edition
The Japanese release is published by Hakusensha under their Young Animal Comics label — 7 volumes, available in both paper and digital formats. These are the original editions with okama’s art as it was first published.
English Edition
Yen Press publishes the English manga, also 7 volumes, and the entire series is fully translated. You can buy physical copies or go digital — both options exist for every volume.
At 7 volumes, a complete physical set takes up very little shelf space. It’s the kind of series you can comfortably display on a single shelf section, and picking up the whole run at once is realistic without a big investment. For a finished fantasy romance with clean art, it’s a solid addition to any collection.
Whether you go physical or digital really comes down to personal preference. Physical volumes let you appreciate okama’s art on paper, and there’s something satisfying about having a complete set you can hand to a friend. Digital is convenient if you’re short on shelf space or want to start reading immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many volumes of Our Last Crusade manga are there?
7 volumes in both the Japanese and English editions. That’s the complete run.
Is the manga finished?
Yes. Serialization in Young Animal completed on April 28, 2021. All 7 volumes are published and available.
Who publishes the English manga?
Yen Press handles the English release. All 7 volumes are out and fully translated.
Is the manga the same as the light novel?
No — they’re related but different. The manga is an adaptation drawn by okama, based on the light novel series written by Kei Sazane. The manga covers the early section of the light novel story, but the light novel continues well beyond where the manga ends. If you finish the manga and want more, the novels are where to go next.
There’s also a related work called Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File, a companion entry in the franchise for fans who want to explore more of this world beyond the main manga and light novel.
What is the age rating?
Yen Press rates it Teen. There’s fantasy action and some war-related tension, but nothing that pushes into mature territory. It’s appropriate for a wide range of readers.
Should I read the manga or watch the anime?
Both are enjoyable, and they complement each other well. The manga gives you okama’s art and a self-contained 7-volume story. The anime (particularly with Season II) carries the narrative further than the manga does. Starting with either one works — plenty of people read the manga and then continue with the anime to see what happens next.
