Manga Up! Global announced on Sunday, November 15, 2025, that it has added the English localization of Ibarakino’s manga adaptation, “The Corrupt Guildmaster Is Beloved by the Banished” (Japanese title: Ore wa Bōkensha Guild no Akutoku Guild Master: Jinzai o Tekizaitekisho ni Tsuihō Shitara, Naze ka Mechakucha Kansha Saremashita), to its digital manga service. This new addition expands the platform’s growing library of officially translated Square Enix titles available to a global audience.
About “The Corrupt Guildmaster Is Beloved by the Banished”
The series, known for its intriguing premise and fantasy setting, introduces readers to a world where perceived corruption hides a deeper, more benevolent truth.
Plot Summary
“The Corrupt Guildmaster Is Beloved by the Banished” centers on Act Enge, the founder and leader of the rising S-rank guild, Heaven’s Gem. Despite rumors painting him as a corrupt guildmaster who routinely banishes his members, Act operates with careful consideration. Having experienced wrongful expulsion himself, he ensures that every individual he banishes ultimately finds a better position suited to their talents. His actions, though misunderstood, lead to him being surrounded by a diverse cast of loyal allies, including a cool yet puppy-like maid, a tomboy princess, and an absurdly strong hero, all of whom trust him deeply. The story follows this “corrupt” guildmaster as he continues to discover, nurture, and strategically relocate individuals for their benefit.
Creative Team
The manga adaptation is based on the original story by Ibarakino. Character designs are handled by motto, while Yatsukishiro is responsible for the illustration of the manga.
Original Web Novel and Japanese Manga
Ibarakino originally began posting the story on the Japanese web novel website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in December 2020, concluding the main narrative in December 2022. Spin-off stories have continued to be posted, with the latest update occurring on November 14. SB Creative published the second light novel volume in October 2021. Yatsukishiro launched the manga adaptation on Manga UP! in April 2024, with Square Enix publishing the second volume on August 6.
Reading on Manga Up! Global
Manga Up! Global, a digital platform by Square Enix, offers a wide range of manga series. The service is available on iOS, Android, and now also accessible via web browsers, allowing users flexibility in their reading experience.
Subscription Model and Availability
Manga Up! Global operates on a system that includes free daily UP, bonus XP, and purchasable COINs to unlock chapters. Additionally, the platform offers a “Vault Pass” subscription for a flat monthly rate of US$4.99, which provides unlimited reading for over 10,000 chapters across more than 200 eligible manga titles. New subscribers typically receive a one-month free trial for the Vault Pass. While the Vault Pass unlocks many chapters, some “advance” chapters or those requiring XP are not included and still adhere to the original payment model. Account creation and subscription purchases for the Vault Pass are exclusively performed through the mobile iOS or Android app versions.
