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落第騎士の英雄譚〈キャバルリィ〉Chivalry of a Failed Knight

19 story arcs, lined up across the anime, light novel and manga, with English and Japanese release status.

Season 1 key visual, via AniList. Hover or tap for color.

19 arcs, 4 editions tracked

I’ve watched through

Season 1 ends after Final Selection Match.

Pick up the light novel at

Volume 4, from the start

  • Out in English since 24 Jan 2025.
  • Out in Japanese since 15 Apr 2014.Buy in Japanese
  • MangaVolume 9, from the start

Draft start points. Chapter-level mappings still need review. Report a wrong mapping.

Stopped partway through a season? Continue from any episode.

The story, arc by arc

Editions
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Anime
  • Free online
  • Scheduled
  • No English yet

Tap a bar for volumes and chapters. Hover over or press and hold a hidden arc to read it. Rows are story order, not length. Blank space means nothing is mapped there yet.

Anime, TV

Season 1

Aired. 2015

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 1

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 2

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 3

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 4

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 5

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 6

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 7

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 8

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 9

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 10

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 11

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 12

Scheduled. due 2026-12-15

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Not in English yet

Not in English yet

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 1

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 2

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 3

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 4

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 5

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 6

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 7

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 8

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 9

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 10

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 11

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 12

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 13

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 14

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 15

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 16

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 17

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 18

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 19

Released

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 1–5

Released. Chapters 1–20

Volumes

  • Volume 1: Chapters 1–4
  • Volume 2: Chapters 5–8
  • Volume 3: Chapters 9–13
  • Volume 4: Chapters 14–16
  • Volume 5: Chapters 17–20

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 6–8

Released. Chapters 21–32

Volumes

  • Volume 6: Chapters 21–24
  • Volume 7: Chapters 25–28
  • Volume 8: Chapters 29–32

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 9–11

Released. Chapters 33–45

Volumes

  • Volume 9: Chapters 33–37
  • Volume 10: Chapters 38–41
  • Volume 11: Chapters 42–45

Story arcs

The chart as a table
Chivalry of a Failed Knight coverage
ArcLight novelMangaAnime
First Selection MatchPrologue–epilogueChapters 1–10Season 1, episodes 1–4
Ayase’s ChallengePrologue–epilogueChapters 11–20Season 1, episodes 5–8
Final Selection MatchPrologue–epilogueChapters 21–32Season 1, episodes 9–12
Akatsuki’s AttackPrologue–epilogueChapters 33–45—
Opening Festival MatchVol 05——
Stella’s ReturnVol 06——
Two Matches in One DayVol 07——
Festival SemifinalsVol 08——
Festival FinalVol 09——
Arrival in VermillionVol 10——
Cradleland’s WarVol 11——
Training with EdelweissVol 12——
Battle of RepresentativesVol 13——
Nene’s BattleVol 14——
Vermillion War’s EndVol 15——
Emergency MobilizationVol 16——
Touka’s TrialVol 17——
Defense of TokyoVol 18——
Stella’s RescueVol 19——

Units follow their earliest mapped story position. Tied units keep published reading order; broad mappings do not establish a scene-by-scene chronology.

Units in story-spine order
WorkSource unitMapped story range
Light novelv01prologueFirst Selection Match
Light novelv01c01First Selection Match
Light novelv01c02First Selection Match
Light novelv01c03First Selection Match
Light novelv01c04First Selection Match
Light novelv01epilogueFirst Selection Match
Mangac001First Selection Match
Mangac002First Selection Match
Mangac003First Selection Match
Mangac004First Selection Match
Mangac005First Selection Match
Mangac006First Selection Match
Mangac007First Selection Match
Mangac008First Selection Match
Mangac009First Selection Match
Mangac010First Selection Match
Animes1e01First Selection Match
Animes1e02First Selection Match
Animes1e03First Selection Match
Animes1e04First Selection Match
Light novelv02prologueAyase’s Challenge
Light novelv02c01Ayase’s Challenge
Light novelv02c02Ayase’s Challenge
Light novelv02c03Ayase’s Challenge
Light novelv02c04Ayase’s Challenge
Light novelv02epilogueAyase’s Challenge
Mangac011Ayase’s Challenge
Mangac012Ayase’s Challenge
Mangac013Ayase’s Challenge
Mangac014Ayase’s Challenge
Mangac015Ayase’s Challenge
Mangac016Ayase’s Challenge
Mangac017Ayase’s Challenge
Mangac018Ayase’s Challenge
Mangac019Ayase’s Challenge
Mangac020Ayase’s Challenge
Animes1e05Ayase’s Challenge
Animes1e06Ayase’s Challenge
Animes1e07Ayase’s Challenge
Animes1e08Ayase’s Challenge
Light novelv03prologueFinal Selection Match
Light novelv03c01Final Selection Match
Light novelv03c02Final Selection Match
Light novelv03c03Final Selection Match
Light novelv03c04Final Selection Match
Light novelv03epilogueFinal Selection Match
Mangac021Final Selection Match
Mangac022Final Selection Match
Mangac023Final Selection Match
Mangac024Final Selection Match
Mangac025Final Selection Match
Mangac026Final Selection Match
Mangac027Final Selection Match
Mangac028Final Selection Match
Mangac029Final Selection Match
Mangac030Final Selection Match
Mangac031Final Selection Match
Mangac032Final Selection Match
Animes1e09Final Selection Match
Animes1e10Final Selection Match
Animes1e11Final Selection Match
Animes1e12Final Selection Match
Light novelv04prologueAkatsuki’s Attack
Light novelv04c01Akatsuki’s Attack
Light novelv04c02Akatsuki’s Attack
Light novelv04c03Akatsuki’s Attack
Light novelv04c04Akatsuki’s Attack
Light novelv04epilogueAkatsuki’s Attack
Mangac033Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac034Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac035Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac036Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac037Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac038Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac039Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac040Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac041Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac042Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac043Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac044Akatsuki’s Attack
Mangac045Akatsuki’s Attack
Light novelv05Opening Festival Match
Light novelv06Stella’s Return
Light novelv07Two Matches in One Day
Light novelv08Festival Semifinals
Light novelv09Festival Final
Light novelv10Arrival in Vermillion
Light novelv11Cradleland’s War
Light novelv12Training with Edelweiss
Light novelv13Battle of Representatives
Light novelv14Nene’s Battle
Light novelv15Vermillion War’s End
Light novelv16Emergency Mobilization
Light novelv17Touka’s Trial
Light novelv18Defense of Tokyo
Light novelv19Stella’s Rescue

Unplaced units

No story-spine mapping recorded, including originals and recaps.

Units without a story position
WorkSource unit
Light novelv00
Mangav05extra
Mangav11omake

Every arc, in brief

1First Selection Match*

Ikki’s poor magical ability leaves him at the bottom of Hagun Academy’s rankings. A duel with visiting princess Stella starts an unlikely partnership as both seek a place in the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival.

2Ayase’s Challenge*

Ayase asks Ikki to teach her swordsmanship while he continues the selection matches. Trouble involving her family’s dojo draws him into a confrontation with the Sword Eater.

3Final Selection Match*

The selection matches approach their conclusion, with Touka standing between Ikki and a festival place. His family’s interference threatens both his progress and his relationship with Stella.

Season 1 ends here

4Akatsuki’s Attack*

Hagun’s representatives attend a joint training camp before the festival. An attack by Akatsuki forces Ikki and his companions to face dangerous opponents and divided loyalties.

5Opening Festival Match*

The festival opens in Osaka with Stella still absent. Ikki’s first opponent is the reigning champion, while other formidable contenders enter the competition.

6Stella’s Return*

Stella returns to a tournament dominated by Akatsuki. A match against four opponents tests her training as Ikki’s friends confront a knight whose wishes alter events around him.

7Two Matches in One Day*

Two matches in one day put Ikki’s endurance under pressure. Sara’s ability to reproduce a familiar swordswoman’s strength creates an especially difficult challenge.

8Festival Semifinals*

The semifinal matches bring Stella face to face with Ouma. Ikki must contend with Amane’s extraordinary ability to turn events to his advantage.

9Festival Final*

Ikki and Stella reach the match they promised each other at the start of their relationship. The festival final tests their growth as swordsmen and their resolve to win.

10Arrival in Vermillion*

Ikki travels to Vermillion to meet Stella’s family. The country’s enthusiasm turns into a series of challenges that he must overcome to win their approval.

11Cradleland’s War*

Preparations for a contest between Vermillion and Cradleland lead Ikki and Stella across the border. Or Gol’s interference turns a friendly competition into a threat to both countries.

12Training with Edelweiss*

Negotiations reduce the war to a contest between chosen Blazers. Stella seeks training from Edelweiss to prepare for opponents whose strength exceeds ordinary limits.

13Battle of Representatives*

Stella and her allies challenge Or Gol’s representatives to protect Vermillion and its neighbors. Each knight enters the fighting with a different responsibility to fulfill.

14Nene’s Battle*

Nene’s battle brings memories of her rivalry with Kurono into focus. Meanwhile, Stella’s advance toward Or Gol pushes the war into another dangerous phase.

15Vermillion War’s End*

The struggle against Or Gol reaches its decisive stage. Iris’s divided loyalties complicate Ikki and Stella’s efforts to bring the war to an end.

16Emergency Mobilization*

The aftermath of Or Gol’s actions disrupts governments around the world. Japan calls its student knights into service, bringing former tournament rivals together against a new danger.

17Touka’s Trial*

Touka confronts a threat that places many lives at risk while testing the limits of her ability. Japan also prepares for an approaching force from overseas.

18Defense of Tokyo*

Tokyo remains under attack despite the defeat of an earlier threat. Ikki, Stella and their allies join its defense as Abraham and Islands begin another scheme.

19Stella’s Rescue*

Islands abducts Stella for an experiment, sending Ikki and his companions into a rescue operation. Their struggle brings the main story to its conclusion.

* Arc names chosen by Arc Almanac, because the books don’t name them.

Works and editions

Release facts are entered by hand and can lag behind the publishers.

Light novel

Light novel, the original

EditionLatestNextChecked
JapaneseGA BunkoVol 1915 Dec 2023None announced4 Oct 2026
EnglishJ-Novel Club (digital)Vol 1110 Sep 2026Vol 1215 Dec 20264 Oct 2026

Manga

Manga, adapts the light novel

EditionLatestNextChecked
JapaneseSquare EnixVol 1112 Apr 2018None announced4 Oct 2026

Anime

Anime, adapts the light novel

PartAired
Season 13 Oct 2015 to 19 Dec 2015

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After each season

Where to continue after each Chivalry of a Failed Knight anime part
Watched throughLight novel (Japanese)Light novel (English)Manga (Japanese)
Season 1Light novel vol 4, prologue (out)Light novel vol 4, prologue (out)Manga vol 9, chapter 33 (out)

“Out” means released in that language by 4 Oct 2026.

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