Toaru Anbu no Item Light Novel Volume 01

Toaru Anbu no Item is the first installment of the Toaru Anbu no Item light novel series, released on March 10th 2023. Three short story booklets were released as a bonus for those who purchased the volume in Gamers, Animate, and Melonbooks respectively. The physical copy included a voice drama featuring Mugino and Frenda, written by Kamachi Kazuma. A 75 page long preview was released by Book Walker.

Short Summary
This is the story of girls living in the dark side of Academy City

Four girls live in Academy City's dark side: Mugino Shizuri, Takitsubo Rikou, Frenda Seivelun, and Kinuhata Saiai. But how did they end up in Item? A new Toaru series begins.

Full Summary
This is a story of four girls living in the "Dark Side" of Academy City.

In Academy City, where esper abilities have been recognized as a general science. Behind the peace, there is a dark side organization that undertakes missions that cannot be made public.

"ITEM" is an elite unit consisting of four girls. Takitsubo Rikou is able to read and track the weak power emitted by those with abilities. Frenda Seivelun, who excels in combat using explosives and traps. Kinuhata Saiai, who can manipulate nitrogen at will and plays a defensive role. And one of the 7 espers that Academy City is proud of: Mugino Shizuri. They live freely in the darkness of the Academy City, and quietly set their sights on their target...!

"I – am – going – to – kill – you."

This is a story of encounter, friendship, and darkness that eventually leads to a 'terrible incident'!

Chapter List

 * Prologue: Feminine, Dangerous, Bright
 * Chapter 1: The Fifth Girl
 * Chapter 2: >>Colosseum.
 * Chapter 3: A Certain Display of Courage, A Secret Reward
 * Chapter 4: Roar of the Level 5
 * Epilogue: A Path Leading to Another Time, Another Place