Saga of Tanya the Evil
TV animeFilm2017–20262 seasons24 episodesOriginal: light novelCarlo Zen
Over 10 million copiesOn the front lines of the war, Tanya Degurechaff, blond hair, blue eyes, and porcelain white skin, commands her squad with lisping voice. Actually, she is one of Japan's most elite salary men, reborn as a little girl into a world of magical warfare after angering a mysterious being who calls himself God.
After Season 2, continue with Vol. 11
Season 1
- Anime ends at
- Ep 12Original: Vol. 3
- Read next
- Vol. 4light novel · English · Yen On
The 2019 movie is a direct sequel to this season rather than a recap: it brings the Federation into the war and forms the Salamander Kampfgruppe, so watch it before Season 2.
The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Vol. 4 (light novel): Dabit Deus His Quoque Finem
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2 side entriesRecapSPreading notes
- Saga of Tanya the Evil: Episode 6.5 War ReportRecapEpisode 6.5 recaps the first half of Season 1. It does not establish a separate light-novel continuation; use the completed Season 1 route.
- Youjo ShenkiSPYoujo Shenki is a short chibi companion to Season 1. It has no independent light-novel endpoint; follow the main Season 1 route for the story.
Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie
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- Vol. 5light novel · English · Yen On
Season 2, which aired in 2026, continues the anime story directly from this film.
The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Vol. 5 (light novel): Abyssus Abyssum Invocat
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1 side entrySPreading notes
- Saga of Tanya the Evil: Operation Desert PastaSPOperation Desert Pasta is a short original companion set before the movie. It has no independent light-novel continuation; use the movie route after the main film.
Season 2
- Anime ends at
- Ep 12
- Read next
- Vol. 11light novel · English · Yen On
Season 2 condensed about seven novels into 12 episodes, and its finale stops partway through this volume, so the opening chapters overlap the last episodes.
The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Vol. 11 (light novel): Alea Iacta Est
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All 4 books from Vol. 11 to Vol. 14
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- Vol. 14Buy on Amazon
Also in other languages:
Where it stops:
1 side entrySPreading notes
- Youjo Shenki 2SPYoujo Shenki 2 is a 12-episode chibi companion to Season 2. It has no separate light-novel continuation; use the main Season 2 reading route.
Original · Light novel
The Saga of Tanya the Evil
幼女戦記
Carlo ZenKadokawaOngoing14 volumes so far
Series copies in print
Over 10 million copies
Kadokawa · August 2026
All volumes
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Before you read
Suggested reading (English · Yen On): Season 1 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 4. Reading notes: The 2019 movie is a direct sequel to this season rather than a recap: it brings the Federation into the war and forms the Salamander Kampfgruppe, so watch it before Season 2.
Suggested reading (English · Yen On): After Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie, continue with Vol. 5. Reading notes: Season 2, which aired in 2026, continues the anime story directly from this film.
Suggested reading (English · Yen On): Season 2 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 11. Reading notes: Season 2 condensed about seven novels into 12 episodes, and its finale stops partway through this volume, so the opening chapters overlap the last episodes.
The original light novel is still ongoing; Vol. 14 is the latest as of September 2026.
Kadokawa: The Japanese edition is at Vol. 14.
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