Roll Over and Die

Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword!
First light novel volume cover
「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい
("Omae Gotoki ga Maō ni Kateru to Omou na" to Yūsha Pāti o Tsuihō Sareta no de, Ōto de Kimama ni Kurashitai)
Genre
Novel series
Written bykiki
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runJanuary 8, 2018 – present
Light novel
Written bykiki
Illustrated by
  • Kinta (vol. 1–4)
  • kodamazon (vol. 5–)
Published byMicro Magazine
English publisher
ImprintGC Novels
DemographicMale
Original runJuly 30, 2018 – present
Volumes5
Manga
Written bykiki
Illustrated bySunao Minakata
Published byMicro Magazine
English publisher
  • NA: Seven Seas Entertainment
ImprintRide Comics
MagazineComic Ride
DemographicSeinen
Original runDecember 27, 2018 – present
Volumes7
Anime television series
Original run 2026 – scheduled

Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Japanese: 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい, Hepburn: "Omae Gotoki ga Maō ni Kateru to Omou na" to Yūsha Pāti o Tsuihō Sareta no de, Ōto de Kimama ni Kurashitai) is a Japanese light novel series written by kiki and illustrated by Kinta. It began serialization as a web novel published on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in January 2018. Micro Magazine later acquired the series, which began releasing it in print in July 2018 under their GC Novels imprint. The light novel has been licensed for an English-language release by Seven Seas Entertainment.

A manga adaptation with art by Sunao Minakata has been serialized online via Micro Magazine's Comic Ride website since December 2018. The manga has also been licensed for an English-language release by Seven Seas Entertainment. An anime television series adaptation is set to premiere in 2026.

Plot

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Flum Apricot is born with a unique Affinity known as "Reversal" that leaves her with zero stats across the board. However after being prophesied by the God Origin to join the Hero’s party and defeat the Demon Lord, Flum finds herself with what seems like an impossible task. Things only get harder when the party’s renowned sage, Jean Inteige, decides to sell her into slavery instead. After being thrown to ghouls for master’s entertainment with nothing but a cursed sword, Flum finally learns the true meaning of her unique "Reversal" Affinity.

Characters

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Flum Apricot (フラム・アプリコット, Furamu Apurikotto)
Voiced by: Ayaka Nanase[3]

Media

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Light novels

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Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! first began serialization online on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in January 2018.[4] Micro Magazine later acquired the series, which began releasing it in print in July 2018 under their GC Novels imprint. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the light novels for English-language release in 2020.[5]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 July 30, 2018[6]978-4-89637-801-6September 3, 2020 (e-book)
October 27, 2020 (paperback)[7]		978-1-64505-860-1
2 December 21, 2018[8]978-4-89637-847-4January 28, 2021 (e-book)
March 9, 2021 (paperback)[9]		978-1-64505-939-4
3 July 31, 2019[10]978-4-89637-907-5April 29, 2021 (e-book)
June 1, 2021 (paperback)[11]		978-1-64505-939-4
4 January 30, 2020[12]978-4-89637-973-0June 24, 2021 (e-book)
August 3, 2021 (paperback)[13]		978-1-64827-263-9
5 May 30, 2025 (e-book)[14]———

Manga

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A manga adaptation is illustrated by Sunao Minakata. It began serialization on Micro Magazine's Comic Ride website on December 27, 2018. It has been also licensed for an English-language release by Seven Seas Entertainment.

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 January 30, 2020[15]978-4-89637-980-8March 30, 2021[16]978-1-64827-071-0
2 May 28, 2021[17]978-4-89637-980-8December 14, 2021[18]978-1-64505-825-0
3 February 28, 2022[19]978-4-86716-253-8February 28, 2023[20]978-1-64505-825-0
4 October 31, 2022[21]978-4-86716-352-8September 19, 2023[22]978-1-64827-249-3
5 August 31, 2023[23]978-4-86716-461-7April 30, 2024[24]979-8-88843-379-9
6 May 31, 2024[25]978-4-86716-578-2January 21, 2025[26]979-8-89160-653-1
7 April 28, 2025[27]978-4-86716-751-9——

Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced on April 28, 2025.[28] It is set to premiere in 2026.[3]

Reception

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Roll Over and Die has received generally positive reviews. Anime News Network giving the first volume an overall B+ grade, with Theron Martin praising the quality of its writing and storytelling when compared of other light novels, though noting that the game mechanics-based setting felt like a crutch.[29]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Roll Over and Die, de la dark fantasy chez Mahô éditions". Manga News (in French). September 9, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  2. ^ Friedman, Erica (September 11, 2020). "ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword!, Vol. 1". Okazu. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Hazra, Adriana (June 29, 2025). "Roll Over and Die TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, Cast, Key Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  4. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい. Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese). Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  5. ^ Mateo, Alex (February 21, 2020). "Seven Seas Licenses Cutie and the Beast, Blue Giant Manga, 'Yes, No, or Maybe?' Light Novels". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  6. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい 1 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "Book: Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  8. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい 2 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  9. ^ "Book: Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  10. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい 3 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  11. ^ "Book: Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  12. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい 4 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  13. ^ "Book: Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  14. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい 5【電子専売】 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  15. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい THE COMIC 1 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  16. ^ "Book: Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Manga) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  17. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい THE COMIC 2 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  18. ^ "Book: Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Manga) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  19. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい THE COMIC 3 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  20. ^ "Book: Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Manga) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  21. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい THE COMIC 4 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  22. ^ "Book: Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Manga) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  23. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい THE COMIC 5 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  24. ^ "Book: Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Manga) Vol. 5". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  25. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい THE COMIC 6 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  26. ^ "Book: Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Manga) Vol. 6". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  27. ^ 「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい THE COMIC 7 (in Japanese). Micro Magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  28. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 25, 2025). "Roll Over and Die Novels, Manga Get TV Anime (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  29. ^ Martin, Theron (October 27, 2020). "Roll Over and Die volume 1". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
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