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Saga of Tanya the Evil

TV animeFilm2017–Airing

2 seasons

Original: light novelカルロ・ゼン

Choose the season or film you finished to find where to continue in the Saga of Tanya the Evil light novel and which book edition matches that point.

On the front lines of the war, Tanya Degurechaff, blond hair, blue eyes, and porcelain white skin, commands her squad with lisping voice. Actually, she is one of Japan's most elite salary men, reborn as a little girl into a world of magical warfare after angering a mysterious being who calls himself God.

Book language
EditionYen On

Season 1

Medium confidence

12 episodesJan 2017 – Mar 2017

Anime ends at
Ep 12

After the first TV season, continue with Volume 4 of Carlo Zen’s original light novel. The anime condenses and changes some events.

The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Vol. 4 (light novel): Dabit Deus His Quoque Finem

Yen OnEnglishPaperback

Same stop in other languages (switch the page):
2 side entriesRecapSPno effect on where to continue
  1. Saga of Tanya the Evil: Episode 6.5 War ReportRecap1 episodesFeb 2017 – Feb 2017Episode 6.5 recaps the first half of Season 1. It does not establish a separate light-novel continuation; use the completed Season 1 route.
  2. Youjo ShenkiSP12 episodesJan 2017 – Apr 2017Youjo Shenki is a short chibi companion to Season 1. It has no independent light-novel endpoint; follow the main Season 1 route for the story.

Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie

Medium confidence

Feb 2019

After the 2019 movie, continue with Volume 5 of Carlo Zen’s original light novel. The film changes and condenses material, so earlier novel chapters may include details you have not seen on screen.

The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Vol. 5 (light novel): Abyssus Abyssum Invocat

Yen OnEnglishPaperback

Same stop in other languages (switch the page):
1 side entrySPno effect on where to continue
  1. Saga of Tanya the Evil: Operation Desert PastaSP1 episodesJun 2021 – Jun 2021Operation Desert Pasta is a short original companion set before the movie. It has no independent light-novel continuation; use the movie route after the main film.

Season 2

Airing

12 episodesJul 2026

Current anime scope
Ep 11

Season 2 is still airing, so its final light-novel continuation point is not yet known.

1 side entrySPno effect on where to continue
  1. Youjo Shenki 2SP11 episodesJul 2026Youjo Shenki 2 is a chibi companion to the still-airing second TV season. It has no separate light-novel handoff; the Season 2 endpoint remains unconfirmed.

All volumes

Yen OnThe English edition is at Vol. 14.

Before you read

No. The 4 side entries here are shorts, specials or recaps that do not adapt the main story, so none of them moves the reading start. The stations above already cover everything that does.

Saga of Tanya the Evil: Episode 6.5 War Report (Recap) · Youjo Shenki (SP) · Saga of Tanya the Evil: Operation Desert Pasta (SP) · Youjo Shenki 2 (SP)