Tappei Nagatsuki is a contemporary Japanese author celebrated for his compelling fantasy narratives. His work is characterized by intricate world-building and a deep exploration of character development, often delving into themes of perseverance and the human condition. Nagatsuki masterfully weaves together elements of action, drama, and psychological depth, creating immersive stories that resonate with readers. His distinctive approach to storytelling has established him as a significant voice in modern fantasy literature.
Subaru has lost one of his greatest weapons: his memories. That won't stop him from trying to save everyone he cares about and they need his help more than ever. The Pleiades Watchtower is more dangerous than any of them realized and the answer to making it out alive may lie the books of the dead that contain the lives and final moments of whoever's name they bear...
Subaru Natsuki is determined to make it through the Pleiades Tower without losing anyone, and he's willing to die however many times it takes. It's going to take more than just guts to get everyone out and Subaru's still only one man. Luckily, his friends won't let him brave the challenges of the tower alone. And then it appears--his own book of the dead, a record of pasts that never came to be...
Emilia no longer feels at peace, and Roswaal is scheming in the shadows. The snowstorm will wipe away everything. As fire spreads toward Earlham, Subaru and his companions face off against Elsa and Meiri.
Originally penned as a collaborative “concept novel” before production of the popular anime Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song- (available streaming through Funimation), don’t miss this rich science fiction tale of an AI songstress and her 100-year mission to save humanity–from the writers of Re:ZERO and Chaos;Child! Vivy, the world's first autonomous AI, sings to bring joy to her audience as a cast member of NiaLand, Japan's largest theme park. In this world, AIs have become integral to human life and exist to carry out their missions. One day, out of the blue, an AI claiming to be from the future approaches her, revealing that in one hundred years, advanced AIs will turn on the humans they once served, sparking a violent war to annihilate humankind! When he asks for her help in preventing the conflict, Vivy agrees to ditch the stage and take up the century-long mission against her kind in order to save humanity.
In search of the Sage's legendary wisdom, Subaru's party has braved the Augurian Dunes that were widely considered uncrossable--until now! It certainly lived up to its lethal reputation but their efforts have paid off and they've finally made contact with Shaula. Unfortunately, if they want her help, they'll have to prove they can outsmart her first...
Now that Subaru has Otto's help, they set off to speak with Roswaal in order to get help in saving Rem. Along the way, they run into Ram, who wants to help too. Now, the only thing in the way of their new plan is the raging "Tiger."
The Witch Cult has finally been driven from the Water Gate City, but the turbulent events have left deep scars. Far too many people have even been robbed of their very identities. In order to save them, Subaru and his friends set off on a dangerous journey to the Pleaides Watchtower. To get there, they will need to cross the Auguria Sand Dunes, home to vicious demon beasts of every kind. But they have nothing to fear with their companions the Demon Beast Master, the twin sisters Ram and Rem, and the Finest of Knights Julius...right?
Subaru has gained a clue that will help defeat the Great Rabbit. However, when he returns to face the challenge again, something is off. An eerie silence pervades the surroundings--the sort that gets a terrible cold sweat going. And then who should appear, but Satella, the Witch of Jealousy...
"Save me Puck... Why am I being treated like a villain up against this overwhelming evil? Why am I the only one that sees it?" Emilia cries out in the face of her unimaginable foe. The story of the newly formed bond between one girl and one spirit comes to a thrilling close!
IF AI HAVE NO SOUL, WHAT GOES INTO MY SONGS? Vivy takes the stage at the Zodiac Signs Festival, site of the next Singularity Point. There she meets Ophelia, an AI who committed suicide in the original history, and must confront the idea of whether AIs have souls. During their search for the truth to prevent the incident, Vivy comes face-to-face with a human she knows…a human who shouldn’t exist! So, does an AI taking her own life prove she has a soul, or does it point to something else entirely?