Let This Grieving Soul Retire: Woe Is the Weakling Who Leads the Strongest Party #1

A determined-looking young man in dark armor dominates the foreground of this 2021 Yen Press release, chains draped dramatically around him as a sharp-eyed girl in a bow-adorned outfit stands poised behind him against a vivid red backdrop. The title alone — Let This Grieving Soul Retire: Woe Is the Weakling Who Leads the Strongest Party — hints at a fun, self-aware fantasy premise full of reluctant heroics. Based on Tsukikage's original story with character designs by Chyko, this first volume is a solid pick for fans of underdog adventurers and lively party dynamics.