1Novel 1*
Tanya enters the Empire’s military hoping that competence will earn a safe posting. Her success instead draws attention from officers planning a larger war.
幼女戦記The Saga of Tanya the Evil
14 story arcs, lined up across the anime, light novel and manga, with English and Japanese release status.
14 arcs, 5 editions tracked
Season 1 ends after Novel 3.
Pick up the light novel at
Partway through chapter 5, in volume 3
- Out in English since 31 Jul 2018.Buy in English
- Out in Japanese since 29 Nov 2014.
- MangaVolume 21, from the start
Read first: Light novel: Volume 2, chapters 4–5 (the adaptation skipped it).
The movie ends after Novel 4 (episodes mapped so far).
Pick up the light novel at
Chapter 6, in volume 4
- Out in English since 27 Nov 2018.Buy in English
- Out in Japanese since 29 Jun 2015.
- MangaHasn’t caught up yet.
Read first: Light novel: Volume 2, chapters 4–5 (the adaptation skipped it); Light novel: Volume 4, chapters 4–5 (the adaptation cut it).
Season 2 ends after Novel 11.
Pick up the light novel at
Chapter 4, in volume 11
- Out in English since 20 Dec 2022.Buy in English
- Out in Japanese since 20 Feb 2019.
- MangaHasn’t caught up yet.
Read first: Light novel: Volume 2, chapters 4–5 (the adaptation skipped it); Light novel: Volume 4, chapters 4–5 (the adaptation cut it); Light novel: Volume 6, chapters 1–2 (the adaptation skipped it); Light novel: Volume 8, chapter 1 (the adaptation skipped it); Light novel: Volumes 9–10 (the adaptation skipped it).
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The story, arc by arc
- English
- Japanese
- Anime
- Free online
- Scheduled
- No English yet
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Anime, TV
Season 1
Aired. 2017
Story arcs
Anime, TV
Cut
Skipped by the adaptation
Story arcs
Anime, TV
The movie
Aired. 2019
Story arcs
Anime, TV
Cut
Skipped by the adaptation
Story arcs
Anime, TV
Cut
Skipped by the adaptation
Story arcs
Anime, TV
Season 2
Aired. 2026
Story arcs
Anime, TV
Cut
Skipped by the adaptation
Story arcs
Anime, TV
Cut
Skipped by the adaptation
Story arcs
Anime, TV
Cut
Skipped by the adaptation
Story arcs
Light novel, English
Vol 1
Released. Chapters 0–5
Story arcs
Light novel, English
Vol 2
Released. Chapter 1–borrowed cat
Story arcs
Light novel, English
Vol 3
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, English
Vol 4
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, English
Vol 5
Released. Chapters 0–6
Story arcs
Light novel, English
Vol 6
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, English
Vol 7
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, English
Vol 8
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, English
Vol 9
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, English
Vol 10
Released. Chapters 0–6
Story arcs
- 10Novel 10
Light novel, English
Vol 11
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
- 11Novel 11
Light novel, English
Vol 12
Released. Chapters 0–6
Story arcs
- 12Novel 12
Light novel, English
Vol 13
Released. Chapters 0–6
Story arcs
- 13Novel 13
Light novel, English
Vol 14
Released. Chapters 1–7
Story arcs
- 14Novel 14
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 1
Released. Chapters 0–5
Story arcs
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 2
Released. Chapter 1–borrowed cat
Story arcs
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 3
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 4
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 5
Released. Chapters 0–6
Story arcs
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 6
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 7
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 8
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 9
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 10
Released. Chapters 0–6
Story arcs
- 10Novel 10
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 11
Released. Chapters 1–6
Story arcs
- 11Novel 11
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 12
Released. Chapters 0–6
Story arcs
- 12Novel 12
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 13
Released. Chapters 0–6
Story arcs
- 13Novel 13
Light novel, Japanese
Vol 14
Released. Chapters 1–7
Story arcs
- 14Novel 14
Manga, English
Vol 1–3
Released. Chapters 1–9
Volumes
- Volume 1: Chapters 1–3
- Volume 2: Chapters 4–6
- Volume 3: Chapters 7–9
Story arcs
Manga, English
Vol 4
Released. Chapters 10–11
Story arcs
Manga, English
Vol 5–10
Released. Chapters 12–28
Volumes
- Volume 5: Chapters 12–14
- Volume 6: Chapters 15–18
- Volume 7: Chapters 19–21
- Volume 8: Chapters 22–24
- Volume 9: Chapters 25–26
- Volume 10: Chapters 27–28
Story arcs
Manga, English
Vol 11–14
Released. Chapters 29–40
Volumes
- Volume 11: Chapters 29–30
- Volume 12: Chapters 31–33
- Volume 13: Chapters 34–37
- Volume 14: Chapters 38–40
Story arcs
Manga, English
Vol 15
Released. Chapters 41–43
Story arcs
Manga, English
Vol 16–19
Released. Chapters 44–56
Volumes
- Volume 16: Chapters 44–46
- Volume 17: Chapters 47–50
- Volume 18: Chapters 51–52
- Volume 19: Chapters 53–56
Story arcs
Manga, English
Vol 20
Released. Chapters 57–60
Story arcs
Manga, English
Vol 21–23
Released. Chapters 61–70
Volumes
- Volume 21: Chapters 61–62
- Volume 22: Chapters 63–66
- Volume 23: Chapters 67–70
Story arcs
Manga, English
Vol 25–26
Released. Chapters 75–83
Volumes
- Volume 25: Chapters 75–80
- Volume 26: Chapters 81–83
Story arcs
Manga, English
Vol 27–28
Released. Chapters 84–90
Volumes
- Volume 27: Chapters 84–86
- Volume 28: Chapters 87–90
Story arcs
Manga, English
Vol 29
Scheduled. Chapters 91–93. due 2026-11-24
Story arcs
Manga, English
Not in English yet
Not in English yet
Story arcs
Manga, Japanese
Vol 1–3
Released. Chapters 1–9
Volumes
- Volume 1: Chapters 1–3
- Volume 2: Chapters 4–6
- Volume 3: Chapters 7–9
Story arcs
Manga, Japanese
Vol 4
Released. Chapters 10–11
Story arcs
Manga, Japanese
Vol 5–10
Released. Chapters 12–28
Volumes
- Volume 5: Chapters 12–14
- Volume 6: Chapters 15–18
- Volume 7: Chapters 19–21
- Volume 8: Chapters 22–24
- Volume 9: Chapters 25–26
- Volume 10: Chapters 27–28
Story arcs
Manga, Japanese
Vol 11–14
Released. Chapters 29–40
Volumes
- Volume 11: Chapters 29–30
- Volume 12: Chapters 31–33
- Volume 13: Chapters 34–37
- Volume 14: Chapters 38–40
Story arcs
Manga, Japanese
Vol 15
Released. Chapters 41–43
Story arcs
Manga, Japanese
Vol 16–19
Released. Chapters 44–56
Volumes
- Volume 16: Chapters 44–46
- Volume 17: Chapters 47–50
- Volume 18: Chapters 51–52
- Volume 19: Chapters 53–56
Story arcs
Manga, Japanese
Vol 20
Released. Chapters 57–60
Story arcs
Manga, Japanese
Vol 21–23
Released. Chapters 61–70
Volumes
- Volume 21: Chapters 61–62
- Volume 22: Chapters 63–66
- Volume 23: Chapters 67–70
Story arcs
Manga, Japanese
Vol 25–26
Released. Chapters 75–83
Volumes
- Volume 25: Chapters 75–80
- Volume 26: Chapters 81–83
Story arcs
Manga, Japanese
Vol 27–34
Released. Chapters 84–115
Volumes
- Volume 27: Chapters 84–86
- Volume 28: Chapters 87–90
- Volume 29: Chapters 91–93
- Volume 30: Chapters 94–98
- Volume 31: Chapters 99–103
- Volume 32: Chapters 104–108
- Volume 33: Chapters 109–112
- Volume 34: Chapters 113–115
Story arcs
The chart as a table
| Arc | Light novel | Manga | Anime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novel 1 | Chapters 0–5 | Chapters 1–11 (partial) | Season 1, episodes 2–5 |
| Novel 2 | Chapter 1–borrowed cat | Chapters 12–43 (partial) | Season 1, episodes 5–9 (partial) |
| Novel 3 | Chapters 1–6 | Chapters 44–70 (partial) | s1e09–movie |
| Novel 4 | Chapters 1–6 | Chapters 75–115 (partial) | movie–s2e01 (partial) |
| Novel 5 | Chapters 0–6 | — | Season 2, episodes 1–2 |
| Novel 6 | Chapters 1–6 | — | Season 2, episode 3 (partial) |
| Novel 7 | Chapters 1–6 | — | Season 2, episodes 3–4 |
| Novel 8 | Chapters 1–6 | — | Season 2, episodes 5–7 (partial) |
| Novel 9 | Chapters 1–6 | — | Season 2, episodes 7–9 (partial) |
| Novel 10 | Chapters 0–6 | — | Season 2, episodes 10–11 (partial) |
| Novel 11 | Chapters 1–6 | — | Season 2, episodes 10–12 (partial) |
| Novel 12 | Chapters 0–6 | — | — |
| Novel 13 | Chapters 0–6 | — | — |
| Novel 14 | Chapters 1–7 | — | — |
Units follow their earliest mapped story position. Tied units keep published reading order; broad mappings do not establish a scene-by-scene chronology.
Unplaced units
No story-spine mapping recorded, including originals and recaps.
| Work | Source unit |
|---|---|
| Manga | c009 |
| Manga | c040 |
| Manga | c047 |
| Manga | c071 |
| Manga | c072 |
| Manga | c073 |
| Manga | c074 |
| Manga | c082 |
| Manga | c083 |
| Manga | c116 |
| Manga | c117 |
| Manga | c118 |
| Manga | c119 |
| Anime | s1e06.5 |
| Anime | desert-pasta |
Every arc, in brief
2Novel 2*
The new mage battalion moves between northern and western fronts. Tanya’s tactical victories keep bringing new assignments instead of the security she wants.
3Novel 3*
The Empire seeks a decisive victory against the Republic. Tanya must then confront the difference between winning battles and ending a war.
Season 1 ends here
4Novel 4*
A reconnaissance assignment on the Federation border opens another front. Tanya’s attempts to escape combat lead to responsibility for a new combined force.
The movie ends here
5Novel 5*
Tanya takes the Salamander force into the eastern campaign. Fast advances create demands that the unit’s resources cannot easily meet.
6Novel 6*
Winter changes the eastern campaign while Ildoa explores diplomatic opportunities. Tanya faces pressures that battlefield skill alone cannot resolve.
7Novel 7*
The eastern fighting intensifies and the Salamander force returns to the struggle. Enemy numbers and new weapons test the Empire’s advantages.
8Novel 8*
The Empire prepares another major eastern offensive. Tanya and Zettour face the consequences as that operation puts their forces under growing pressure.
9Novel 9*
The war’s demands reach beyond the fighting front. Tanya’s assignments bring her into contact with naval operations and the Empire’s wider difficulties.
10Novel 10*
Tanya searches for a way out as the Empire’s options narrow. Decisions inside the military become as consequential as the fighting itself.
11Novel 11*
Efforts to negotiate an end to the war stall. Rival plans among the Empire’s leaders deepen the uncertainty about what will happen next.
Season 2 ends here
12Novel 12*
Zettour prepares a strategy shaped by the prospect of defeat. The conflict with Ildoa becomes part of his attempt to control the Empire’s remaining choices.
13Novel 13*
The Federation prepares for a decisive confrontation. Tanya recognizes the danger while Zettour develops a plan that depends on deceiving his opponents.
14Novel 14*
Exhausted Imperial troops keep fighting for time. Tanya’s unit carries out its part in Zettour’s attempt to preserve what remains of the Empire.
* 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
Manga
Anime
| Part | Aired |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 Jan 2017 to 31 Mar 2017 |
| War report (episode 6.5) | 17 Feb 2017Airing |
| The movie | 8 Feb 2019Airing |
| Operation Desert Pasta | 19 Jun 2021Airing |
| Season 2 | 8 Jul 2026 to 23 Sep 2026 |
Continue from any episode
After each season
| Watched through | Light novel (Japanese) | Light novel (English) | Manga (Japanese) | Manga (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Starts partway through chapter 5. Light novel vol 3 (out) | Starts partway through chapter 5. Light novel vol 3 (out) | Manga vol 21, chapter 61 (out) | Manga vol 21, chapter 61 (out) |
| The movie | Light novel vol 4, chapter 6 (out) | Light novel vol 4, chapter 6 (out) | Manga hasn’t reached this point yet | Manga hasn’t reached this point yet |
| Season 2 | Light novel vol 11, chapter 4 (out) | Light novel vol 11, chapter 4 (out) | Manga hasn’t reached this point yet | Manga hasn’t reached this point yet |
“Out” means released in that language by 3 Oct 2026.
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