Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work! (Manga) Vol. 1 Paperback by Lemon; Illustrated by Toko Yamazaki; Character Designs by sime

Product Details

• Publisher: Seven Seas (2026-06-30)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 172 pages
• ISBN-13: 9798897658930
• Item Weight: 153.09 grams
• Dimensions: 18.08 x 12.7 x 1.37 cm

In a land of magic, one young man uses his powerful abilities in a rather peculiar way. Journey with Al on his path to becoming a master magician—light novels also from Seven Seas!

Kidnapped by goblins at the age of three, young Al’s life was saved by his grandfather’s dazzling magic—sparking a fascination that would shape his destiny. Determined to wield such power himself, Al devoted the next twelve years to relentless study and training. But even after all that preparation, his true journey is only just beginning.

Now an official adventurer, Al sets out to uncover the legendary Book of Spells, a rare tome said to hold secrets beyond imagination. Yet as he ventures across the land, it becomes clear that his style of magic is anything but ordinary. With unorthodox techniques and boundless passion, Al must prove whether his unusual methods will make him a hero—or doom his quest before it even begins.

About the Author

Lemon is a writer in Japan. Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work! is their debut series and first to be published in English.

Toko Yamazaki is a manga artist in Japan. Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work! is their debut series and first to be published in English. 

sime is an artist in Japan. They are best known for their work on Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work!