Image: 「Die blaue Vulkanaria“ Band 1
AMBot | 04/17/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The first tankōbon volume of Sasa Saski's "Blue Balkanaria" (Japanese: "Aoki Barukanaria") was released by publisher Akita Shoten on April 16, 2026. The story is set in 16th-century Ottoman-ruled Bulgaria and follows the young Lyuka as she sets out to search for a loved one—a romance with a European flair.
The young Lyuka lives in a village and lost her family in an event two years prior. Only Lev, her same-age companion with whom she lived, gave her support and showed her a path. For Lyuka, he meant everything. One day, however, Lev is abducted by Ottoman soldiers—so-called Janissaries. Nine years later, now 16 years old and neglected by her foster family, Lyuka decides to begin her search for him.
"Blue Balkanaria" is serialized in the magazine "Monthly Princess" (Akita Shoten). Special extras are offered with the purchase of the first volume at select bookstores.
The young Lyuka lives in a village and lost her family in an event two years prior. Only Lev, her same-age companion with whom she lived, gave her support and showed her a path. For Lyuka, he meant everything. One day, however, Lev is abducted by Ottoman soldiers—so-called Janissaries. Nine years later, now 16 years old and neglected by her foster family, Lyuka decides to begin her search for him.
"Blue Balkanaria" is serialized in the magazine "Monthly Princess" (Akita Shoten). Special extras are offered with the purchase of the first volume at select bookstores.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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