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AMBot | 06/01/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
To coincide with the TV anime series "The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom" (original title: Marronier Ōkoku no Shichinin no Kishi) by Nao Iwamoto, announced for October 2026, publisher Shogakukan has launched an extensive free reading campaign on its platform Flacomi like!. Since June 1, 2026, readers can not only read the first two volumes of the fantasy manga completely for free, but also discover other works by the award-winning artist.
The campaign is part of the monthly "Author Special" on Flacomi like!, which in June is entirely dedicated to Nao Iwamoto. In addition to the main title, the popular mangas "Kin no Kuni Mizu no Kuni" (Goldland, Waterland) and "Machi de Uwasa no Tengu no Ko" are also available for free for a limited time. For the anime source material: two volumes are completely free until the end of June, and five additional volumes can be used in "Wait and Read for Free" mode until June 14.
In parallel, a public vote is being held: the "Monochrome Cover Illustration Election" for the series' tenth anniversary. Fans can choose their favorite cover illustration. The winning illustration will be raffled off as a signed art print – ten participants will receive such a copy.
The anime adaptation is being produced by Studio J.C.Staff. Directed by Kiyoko Sayama (known for works such as "Skip Beat!" and "To Your Eternity"). Series composition and scripts are handled by Shinzo Fujita, character design by Yuriko Maeda, and music by Yoshiaki Fujisawa. The series will air on NHK E-tele starting October 2026.
Nao Iwamoto is one of the most influential manga artists in contemporary Japan. With "Kin no Kuni Mizu no Kuni," she ranked first on the list "Kono Manga ga Sugoi!" (Women's category) in 2017 and repeated this success in 2018 with "The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom." The series has been serialized in Monthly Flowers magazine since 2016 and currently comprises ten collected volumes; Volume 11 will be released on June 10, 2026.
The free reading campaign and the vote run until June 30, 2026. Further details can be found on the official Flacomi like! page.
The campaign is part of the monthly "Author Special" on Flacomi like!, which in June is entirely dedicated to Nao Iwamoto. In addition to the main title, the popular mangas "Kin no Kuni Mizu no Kuni" (Goldland, Waterland) and "Machi de Uwasa no Tengu no Ko" are also available for free for a limited time. For the anime source material: two volumes are completely free until the end of June, and five additional volumes can be used in "Wait and Read for Free" mode until June 14.
In parallel, a public vote is being held: the "Monochrome Cover Illustration Election" for the series' tenth anniversary. Fans can choose their favorite cover illustration. The winning illustration will be raffled off as a signed art print – ten participants will receive such a copy.
The anime adaptation is being produced by Studio J.C.Staff. Directed by Kiyoko Sayama (known for works such as "Skip Beat!" and "To Your Eternity"). Series composition and scripts are handled by Shinzo Fujita, character design by Yuriko Maeda, and music by Yoshiaki Fujisawa. The series will air on NHK E-tele starting October 2026.
Nao Iwamoto is one of the most influential manga artists in contemporary Japan. With "Kin no Kuni Mizu no Kuni," she ranked first on the list "Kono Manga ga Sugoi!" (Women's category) in 2017 and repeated this success in 2018 with "The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom." The series has been serialized in Monthly Flowers magazine since 2016 and currently comprises ten collected volumes; Volume 11 will be released on June 10, 2026.
The free reading campaign and the vote run until June 30, 2026. Further details can be found on the official Flacomi like! page.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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