A Tale of the Secret Saint (light novel)

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Alternative title:

Tensei Shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu (Japanese)

転生した大聖女は、聖女であることをひた隠す (Japanese)

Genres: fantasy

Plot Summary: Fia always dreamed of becoming a knight. Born into a family of knights, she's the least talented among them, but she still clings to her hope and trains with everything she has. When the day comes for her to slay a small demon and prove her worth, she ends up face to face with a dragon instead. A deadly injury makes her life flash before her eyes…and she suddenly remembers her former life, when she was a powerful Saint in a bygone era who defeated the Demon King. That life ended in pain because of who she was, making her fear ever becoming a Saint again. Now that the magic from her previous life has been rekindled, she may become a more powerful knight than she ever dreamed–if only she can survive long enough.

Vintage: 2019-01-06 (serialized on Shōsetsuka ni Narō)

Release dates: We have 8

News: Show: 10 +12 +9 unverified

North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 30-September 5 (Sep 4, 2026)

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North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 15-21 (Jun 20, 2025)

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Press Release:

Seven Seas Launches A Tale of the Secret Saint Audiobook for Siren Imprint (Jul 10, 2025)

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The Winter 2021 Light Novel Guide (Dec 3, 2021)

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Graphic novel

A Tale of the Secret Saint (GN 3) 2022-07-26

Novel

A Tale of the Secret Saint (Novel 1) 2021-11-02

A Tale of the Secret Saint (Novel 2) 2022-04-12

A Tale of the Secret Saint (Novel 4) 2022-12-27

A Tale of the Secret Saint (Novel 5) 2023-12-19

Japanese staff

Japanese cast

Story: Touya

Illustration: chibi

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Japanese companies

Publisher: Earth Star Entertainment

English staff

English cast

Editing: Laurel Ashgrove (vols 5-9)

Managing Editor: Alyssa Scavetta

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English companies

Licensed by: Seven Seas Entertainment

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