Through a statement on social networks, Dungeon Ni Deai Wo Motomeru No Wa Machigatteiru Darou Ka, also known as Danmachi or Is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon?, revealed that light novels have already exceeded the total figure of 20 million printed copies.
This announcement not only celebrates the continuous growth of the series, but also represents an unprecedented milestone within its publishing label. In the last 19 years, no other franchise published under the same label had reached such a figure. This record makes Danmachi in the flagship of his editorial and in a symbol of the potential of light novels. This occurs when an immersive narrative, charismatic characters, and a solid multimedia adaptation are combined.
Danmachi had un meteoric rise over a decade
To understand the magnitude of this achievement, it is enough to look back in time. On April 2015, the series achieved its first great recognition by overcoming The two million printed copies. Since then, the pace of growth has been unstoppable. in just ten years, the saga multiplied by ten its number of copies. Few works within their category have achieved this achievement with consistency.
The series, written by Fujino Omori and illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda, debuted in January 2013. He quickly captured the audience’s attention for his innovative approach to the fantasy and adventure genre. It has romantic comedy tints. In a universe where adventurers descend to a gigantic Dungeon in search of fame and fortune, the young protagonist Bell Cranel He becomes an endearing and admired figure, both inside and outside the story.
Words from the author and thanks to the fans
In the statement, the author Fujino Omori He shared his emotion with a direct message full of gratitude:
“Amazing! Happy! Twenty million copies! That’s how I feel! Thank you very much to all the people who have discovered Danmachi’s story!“.
Danmachi has not only shone in the literary world. Its expansion to other formats has been key to maintaining the interest of its follower base and attracting new generations. Its most prominent derivatives include:
- Anime adaptations, including several seasons covering different plot arcs.
- Spin-offs as Sword Oratory, which tells the story from the point of view of Ais Wallenstein.
- Mangas, video games, collectibles and more.
The series has been able to diversify its universe without losing its essence. That narrative coherence has been one of the factors that has promoted its permanence in the taste of the public.
