K Manga, Kodansha’s digital manga service, has officially added Nagi Ōkawa’s manga adaptation of Ichiha Hiiragi’s novel, “The Useless Saint and the Cursed Holy Knight: A Whimsical Confession Turned Proposal & Devotion,” to its growing library. The romantic fantasy series, which concluded its run in Japan in October 2023, became available on the platform on Monday.
A Saint’s Diminished Power and an Unexpected Proposal
The story centers on Annabel, a Saint initially possessing the powerful ability of “Divine Power” for healing. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, her divine abilities significantly wane, rendering her “useless.” Facing an undesirable arranged marriage, Annabel decides to create a cherished memory before her impending nuptials. She attends a flower festival, a place where social standing is set aside for heartfelt confessions, and boldly declares her love to a passing Holy Knight, Sir Lucas.
Much to her surprise, only a few days later, Sir Lucas appears to propose marriage to Annabel. His sudden proposal, however, is not simply a romantic gesture but is driven by his quest to lift a curse placed upon him. The manga explores their unconventional relationship as they navigate their engagement and the mystery surrounding Lucas’s curse.
Creative Team and Publication History
“The Useless Saint and the Cursed Holy Knight: A Whimsical Confession Turned Proposal & Devotion” originated as a web novel by Ichiha Hiiragi, which was completed on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in December 2020. Kodansha later published a single print volume of the novel in October 2021, featuring illustrations by Poporucha.
The manga adaptation, illustrated by Nagi Ōkawa, launched in Kodansha and pixiv’s Palcy manga service in October 2021. It concluded its serialization in October 2023, with Kodansha publishing six compiled book volumes and an additional seventh volume of side stories in March 2023. The K Manga release features translation by Christine Dashiell and lettering by Amethyst Xuan.
K Manga’s Expanding Digital Library
K Manga continues to expand its digital offerings, providing a wide array of manga titles directly to readers. The addition of “The Useless Saint and the Cursed Holy Knight” further diversifies its collection, which includes various genres such as fantasy, romance, and shojo/josei. The platform regularly updates its catalog with new chapters and series, catering to a broad audience of manga enthusiasts. Readers can access the latest chapters through the official Kodansha comic site.
