Proven appeal of subject: Over 20,000 copies of the original light novel series have been sold as eBooks and over 10,000 in print. Japanese turnout is strong, with an anime series starting in July 2021! Genre staying power: A high fantasy with intellectual elements, How A Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom combines action with small, personal moments to keep the reader coming back for more. The serialised storytelling also encourages returning for the next volume!

Value: Omnibus format offers readers two complete volumes at a 30% discount over buying individual editions and a higher POS point for retailers.