is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by . It began serialization Shogakukan's manga magazine Flowers in September 2016. An anime television series adaptation produced by J.C.Staff premiered in October 2026.
Plot Set in the Kingdom of Marronnier, a nation surrounded by seven neighboring countries whose relations have remained strained for decades. Seeking to strengthen ties and preserve peace, the kingdom's famed female general, Baribara, dispatches her seven sons on diplomatic missions to the surrounding nations. Her sons are each a knight commander with a distinctive personality and talent, the brothers set out to represent Marronnier and foster cooperation among the continent's eight kingdoms.
As the brothers travel to distant lands, each encounters unique cultures, challenges, and political intrigues. Their journeys gradually reveal deeper tensions between the nations, as well as lingering questions surrounding Baribara's origins and the special qualities possessed by her sons. Meanwhile, the princess of Marronnier secretly leaves the palace in disguise under the name Bruno and accompanies one of the brothers on his journey.
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The mother of Insomniac, Fraternity, Feverish, Chilly, Beast-Tamer, Swordsman, and Hungry. She is a strict, no-nonsense general who helps Eleonora train.
Media Manga Written and illustrated by , The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom began serialization in Shogakukan's manga magazine Flowers on September 28, 2016. The series' chapters have been compiled into eleven volumes as of June 2026.
In October 2026, Viz Media announced that it had licensed the series for English publication.
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on June 1, 2026. The series is produced by J.C.Staff and directed by Kiyoko Sayama, with writing scripts and handling series composition, Yuriko Maeda designing the characters, and composing the music. Show Hayami is narrating the series. It premiered on NHK Educational TV on October 3, 2026. The opening theme song is , performed by Yama while the ending theme song is composed by Yoshiaki Fujisawa. Amazon Prime Video is exclusively streaming the series worldwide.
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Reception The series topped the 2018 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook list of the best manga for female readers.
See also Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom, another manga series by the same author
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