Vol. 1 Generated Hype Even Before Release & Ranked High in Voting Campaigns! GCN Novels' 'Ou no Ban Kurawase' Latest Volume 3 to Release August 24! Campaign Ongoing on Official Series SNS!

Micro Magazine Inc. (Chuo City, Tokyo) will release 'Ou no Ban Kurawase 3: The Online Shogi Emperor vs. the Crimson Prodigy' (novel: Yiyilianlian, illustrations: Fujiko) on August 24, 2026, through GCN Novels.

Cover Illustration for Volume 3

Latest Volume Information

Synopsis

After clearing the cheating allegations set by the 'Grim Reaper,' Shinsai finally reveals himself as the 'Self-Destruction Emperor.' Awaiting their victory in the first round of the prefectural tournament are even stronger rivals.

The successors of 'Tennoji Dojo,' where Shinsai and Aoi once belonged—Tennoji Kai and his top disciple, Yuzuki Nagisa.

And the prodigy of 'Kaizen Dojo,' who holds the undisputed title of the strongest in the prefecture—Seibara Akari.

On the board where talents converge, the true 'Board Madness' begins.

<Book Information>

Ou no Ban Kurawase 3: The Online Shogi Emperor vs. the Crimson Prodigy

Novel: Yiyilianlian, Illustrations: Fujiko

ISBN: 9784825000193

Price: 924 JPY (840 JPY + 10% tax)

Release Date: August 24, 2026

Work Page: https://gcnovels.jp/book/2164

'Ou no Ban Kurawase' (GCN Novels)

About 'Ou no Ban Kurawase'

The strongest shogi battle novel, originally titled 'The Top-Ranked Online Shogi Player, a Socially Awkward Guy, Enters Real-Life Tournaments While Being Mistaken for a Beginner,' received widespread acclaim on web novel platforms. It has been rebranded and is now published under GCN Novels as 'Ou no Ban Kurawase.'

It attracted significant attention even before release, and upon the first volume's launch, it achieved the first pre-release reprint in GCN Novels' history!

Continued Buzz After Release

Even after the release of Volumes 1 and 2, the positive response continues, with glowing reviews consistently posted on social media using hashtags like '#OuKuruGaTsugiNiKuru' and '#OuKuruGaMottoKuru.'

In the 'Ranobe News Online Awards' hosted by Ranobe News Online,

It won four categories in March's voting: [Hottest Category], [Overall Category], [New Work Category], and [New Work Overall Category], and in April's voting, it won [Hottest Category], [Cool Character Category], [Overall Category], and [New Work Overall Category], achieving a four-category sweep for two consecutive months.

Additionally, it ranked 6th in the 'Light Novels and Novels You Want Animated (First Half of 2026)' survey hosted by Anime! Anime!, indicating rapidly rising popularity!

<Previous Volumes>

[Volume 1]

Ou no Ban Kurawase: The Online Shogi Emperor vs. the Yellow Dragon King

Novel: Yiyilianlian, Illustrations: Fujiko

ISBN: 9784867169339

Price: 880 JPY (800 JPY + 10% tax)

[Volume 2]

Ou no Ban Kurawase 2: The Online Shogi Emperor vs. the Scythe of the Grim Reaper

Novel: Yiyilianlian, Illustrations: Fujiko

ISBN: 9784867169476

Price: 880 JPY (800 JPY + 10% tax)

Official SNS Channels Share Latest Updates & Host Campaigns!

The official series account is currently hosting a monthly review campaign for 'Ou no Ban Kurawase,' with changing prizes each month!

In June, one lucky winner will receive a signed copy of Volume 2 plus a non-sale bookmark set!

To enter, post your review with the hashtag '#OuKuruGaMottoKuru' along with an image on X. We welcome your thoughts on this work!

Additionally, the future roadmap for 'Ou no Ban Kurawase' is now public.

With various special announcements and projects underway, please follow the account for updates!

Official Series Account: https://x.com/zimetutei28

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