The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan

The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan
First light novel volume cover
最凶の支援職【話術士】である俺は世界最強クランを従える
(Saikyō no Shienshoku "Wajutsushi" dearu Ore wa Sekai Saikyō Kuran o Shitagaeru)
GenreFantasy[1]
Novel series
Written byJaki
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runSeptember 7, 2019 – July 25, 2020
Light novel
Written byJaki
Illustrated byfame
Published byOverlap
English publisher
ImprintOverlap Bunko
DemographicMale
Original runJune 25, 2020 – present
Volumes4
Manga
Written byJaki
Illustrated byYamorichan
Published byOverlap
English publisher
  • NA: Seven Seas Entertainment
ImprintGardo Comics
MagazineComic Gardo
DemographicShōnen
Original runJune 12, 2020 – present
Volumes9
Anime television series
Directed byYuta Takamura
Written byTakayo Ikami
Studio
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkTokyo MX, BS Nittere, AT-X
Original run October 7, 2024 – present
Episodes4

The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan (最凶の支援職【話術士】である俺は世界最強クランを従える, Saikyō no Shienshoku "Wajutsushi" dearu Ore wa Sekai Saikyō Kuran o Shitagaeru) is a Japanese light novel series written by Jaki and illustrated by fame. It was initially serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō from September 2019 to July 2020. It was later acquired by Overlap who began publishing it under their Overlap Bunko imprint in June 2020. A manga adaptation illustrated by Yamorichan began serialization on Overlap's Comic Gardo manga service in June 2020. An anime television series adaptation produced by Felix Film and GA-CREW premiered in October 2024.

Characters

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Noel Stollen (ノエル・シュトーレン, Noeru Shutōren)
Voiced by: Daiki Yamashita,[2] Yū Wakui (young)[3]
Alma Judikhali (アルマ・イウディカーレ, Aruma Iudikāre)
Voiced by: Yu Serizawa[2]
Koga Tsukishima (コウガ・ツキシマ, Kōga Tsukishima)
Voiced by: Yōsuke Ōmomo[2]
Finocchio Barzini (フィノッキオ・バルジーニ, Finokkio Barujīni)
Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu[3]
Brandon Stollen (ブランドン・シュトーレン, Burandon Shutōren)
Voiced by: Shunsuke Sakuya[3]
Lloyd (ロイド, Roido)
Voiced by: Yoshiki Nakajima[4]
Tanya Clark (タニア・クラーク, Tania Kurāku)
Voiced by: Kaede Hondo[4]
Walter (ヴァルター, Barutā)
Voiced by: Akihiro Tajima[4]
Wolf Lehman (ウォルフ・レーマン, Uorufu Rēman)
Voiced by: Seiji Maeda[4]
Lycia Mercedes (リーシャ・メルセデス, Rīsha Merusedesu)
Voiced by: Kaori Maeda[4]
Leon Frederic (レオン・フレデリク, Reon Furederiku)
Voiced by: Shogo Sakata[5]
Loki (ロキ, Roki)
Voiced by: Tasuku Hatanaka[5]
Albert Gambino (アルバート・ガンビーノ, Arubāto Ganbīno)
Voiced by: Tatsumaru Tachibana[5]

Media

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Light novel

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Written by Jaki, The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan was initially serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō from September 7, 2019 to July 25, 2020.[6] It was later acquired by Overlap who began publishing it with illustrations by fame under their Overlap Bunko light novel imprint on June 25, 2020. Four volumes have been released as of December 2021.[7] The series is licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.[8]

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1 June 25, 2020[9]978-4-86554-676-7September 16, 2021 (digital)
October 26, 2021 (print)[10]		978-1-64827-610-1
2 October 25, 2020[11]978-4-86554-759-7December 9, 2021 (digital)
January 11, 2022 (print)[12]		978-1-64827-639-2
3 February 25, 2021[13]978-4-86554-802-0September 8, 2022 (digital)
November 8, 2022 (print)[14]		978-1-63858-266-3
4 December 25, 2021[7]978-4-8240-0063-7April 20, 2023 (digital)
May 16, 2023 (print)[15]		978-1-63858-705-7

Manga

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A manga adaptation illustrated by Yamorichan began serialization on Overlap's Comic Gardo manga service on June 12, 2020.[16] The manga's chapters have been collected into nine tankōbon volumes as of April 2024.[17] The manga adaptation is also licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.[8]

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1 October 25, 2020[18]978-4-86554-771-9April 26, 2022[19]978-1-64827-793-1
2 February 25, 2021[20]978-4-86554-857-0July 12, 2022[21]978-1-63858-344-8
3 July 25, 2021[22]978-4-86554-966-9November 8, 2022[23]978-1-63858-815-3
4 December 25, 2021[24]978-4-8240-0073-6May 16, 2023[25]978-1-68579-498-9
5 May 25, 2022[26]978-4-8240-0198-6September 19, 2023[27]978-1-68579-924-3
6 September 25, 2022[28]978-4-8240-0297-6January 16, 2024[29]979-8-88843-114-6
7 March 25, 2023[30]978-4-8240-0452-9August 6, 2024[31]979-8-88843-744-5
8 September 25, 2023[32]978-4-8240-0618-9January 14, 2025[33]979-8-89160-200-7
9 April 25, 2024[17]978-4-8240-0812-1——
10 November 25, 2024[34]978-4-8240-1004-9——

Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced during the third livestream for the "10th Anniversary Memorial Overlap Bunko All-Star Assemble Special" event on April 21, 2024. It will be produced by Felix Film and GA-CREW, and directed by Yuta Takamura, with scripts written by Takayo Ikami, and characters designed by Kenji Terao. The series premiered on October 7, 2024, on Tokyo MX and BS Nittere.[2] All theme songs are performed by Kohta Yamamoto, with the opening theme song "Tactics" featuring Saiki of Band-Maid, and the ending theme song "Liberation" featuring Aaamyy.[5] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[35] Muse Communication licensed the series in Southeast Asia.[36]

Episodes

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No.Title [37][38]Directed by [37]Written by [37]Storyboarded by [37]Original air date [a]
1"Why the Weakest Aims to be the Strongest"
Transliteration: "Saijaku ga Saikyō o Mezasu Riyū" (Japanese: 最弱が最強を目指す理由)		Yuta TakamuraTakayo IkamiYuta TakamuraOctober 7, 2024 (2024-10-07)
In a world of magic high concentrations of mana can form an Abyss, a portal through which demons enter from the Void. Noel Stollen is present when an Abyss opens in his hometown, allowing a Lord demon to enter. His grandfather Brandon the Overdeath, a retired Seeker who destroys demons and closes Abyss portals, banishes the Lord but is fatally wounded. Before he dies, Noel promises to become a Seeker more famous than Brandon. Years later Noel has formed a party known as Blue Beyond, comprising the warrior Walter, Tanya the mage and Lloyd the swordsman. Unfortunately, Noel’s innate skill is Talker, a support class that boosts his ally’s abilities through spoken words, but possesses no combat abilities except for a magic pistol. As a lone party it is difficult for them to find work, so Noel suggests using the party’s funds plus his own savings to pay the 20million necessary to become a Clan. This would enable them to take on jobs from the Velnant Empire, assisting Noel in his goal of becoming famous. The others eventually agree, despite the risk of financial ruin. The following morning in the capital city of Etrai Noel and Walter find Lloyd and Tanya have abandoned them.
2"The Talker Shows No Mercy"
Transliteration: "Sono wajutsushi wa yōsha o shinai" (Japanese: その話術士は容赦をしない)		Hiroshi TamadaTakayo IgamiHiroshi TamadaOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)
In his letter Lloyd admits to being in debt from a failed investment, so he and Tanya have run away with the party funds. Walter angrily plans to chase after them but Noel points out it might become a fight to the death. Instead, he and Walter visit a tavern and let if be known they will pay a bounty for the capture of Lloyd and Tanya. As Noel had hoped they are approached by elderly Seekers that spotted Lloyd and Tanya on their way to Carnot Village. Travelling together they and the Seekers catch up to Lloyd and Tanya. Walter, who is notorious for his violently short temper, is horrified as Noel unleashes his sadistic inner personality upon them. Using his voice, Noel paralyses Lloyd and Tanya and compels them to confess the truth; together they actually racked up huge gambling debts and stole the party funds to pay Lloyd’s loan shark. With their confession Noel illegally sells Lloyd and Tanya for 15million to Finnochio Barzini, a slave trader and member of the Lucianos crime syndicate. Noel decides to grow stronger by cultivating a reputation as a ruthless villain. Walter decides not to follow him and quits his job as a Seeker. Noel decides to build a stronger Blue Beyond more suited to his needs.
3"True Talent"
Transliteration: "Hontō no Sainō" (Japanese: 本当の才能)		Yuki Morita,
Kei Haiou,
Yuta Takamura		Takayo IgamiYuta TakamuraOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)
A young woman named Alma asks to join Blue Beyond to learn more about Overdeath’s grandson, since Overdeath once defeated her grandfather Alcor Judikhali, leader of the Society of Assassins. Noel hires her immediately. Alma admits the Society of Assassins wouldn’t let her join since she was taught the traditional methods by Alcor, now considered too extreme by the Society which is hoping to be sponsored by the royal family and become a legitimate spy organisation. Noel takes Alma to the forest to see if she can use the abilities he grants her effectively. He has her hunt a monster; animals mutated by proximity to an Abyss. Alma proves to have an instinctive talent for handling Noel’s abilities, enough so he decides they are ready to handle a job hunting bandits at Mintz Village. On the long journey Noel explains Seekers don’t just close Abyss portals, they hunt monsters, capture criminals, locate treasure and investigate mystical events. Staying the night in Eudora Village they are forced to share a room. Alma notices his muscular physique from excessive training, but is disappointed since no matter the training he will never be as good as Overdeath who was born a Warrior. Despite himself, Noel is hurt by her comments and starts to miss his grandfather.
4"You Think an Apology's Gonna Cut It?"
Transliteration: "Ayamareba Yurushite Moraeru to Omou na yo" (Japanese: 謝れば許してもらえると思うなよ)		Sho HamadaTakayo IgamiMoe ArataniOctober 28, 2024 (2024-10-28)
The Mayor of Mintz sends them after thieves led by murderer Gordo the Razor, whom they kill. The Mayor’s daughter decides she wants to be a Seeker. The Mayor insists on a victory toast. Noel reveals the Mayor has poisoned their wine to avoid paying the reward. With his voice Noel forces the Mayor to confess, then takes all their money. The Mayor begs for mercy as he has debts to the Gambino mafia. Uncaring, Noel leaves them penniless and sure to be murdered by the Gambino’s. The daughter declares she hates Seekers. Returning home Alma spots an airship belonging to one of seven clans recognised as the best by the Empire. Noel decides one day Blue Beyond will be one of those clans. Flashbacks show Alma is actually Alcor’s daughter, one of many he forced to murder each other until only Alma was left. She then assassinated Alcor herself. This caused the Assassins new leader, Simon Gregory, to reject her as her bloodlust was unsuitable for the Society's future as government spies. Instead, Simon sent her to Noel, whom he was sure would cause enough trouble to satisfy her bloodlust. Now, happy to have slaughtered so many thieves, Alma is determined to stay by Noel’s side forever.
5"A Swordman of the Far East"
Transliteration: "Kyokutō no Kenshi" (Japanese: 極東の剣士)		Yasuo EjimaTakayo IgamiYasuo EjimaNovember 4, 2024 (2024-11-04)
A shape-shifter called Loki the Faceless infiltrates the prison holding murderer Hugo Coppelia. Alma lusts after Noel and tries to seduce him at every opportunity. They visit the Appraisal Association where Gnomes rank up people’s skills once they have accumulated experience. Alma is ready to rank up from Scout to Assassin but Noel asks her to wait until they have hired another member, which upsets her. Loki passes Noel information on Hugo, whom Noel intends to prove is innocent so Hugo can join Blue Beyond. Loki also warns Noel about a new drug being sold by Albert of the Gambino family, a branch of the Luciano Syndicate. Alma encounters someone she knows. Noel impulsively throws a coin to a beggar named Koga. A confrontation ensues and Noel realises Koga is an Eastern swordsman. They are interrupted by Miguel, Koga’s owner who controls him via an illegal Oath of Subordination. Noel interrogates Miguel and learns he is a gladiator trainer fleeing his former employers, the d’Alembert family. Noel considers murdering Miguel and bringing Koga into Blue Beyond. Alma is upset at her friends suggestion Noel doesn’t care about her and decides if Noel does hire another member she will murder them so it will be just her and Noel.
6"The Price of Honor"
Transliteration: "Hokori no Kachi" (Japanese: 誇りの価値)		Sho HamadaTakayo IgamiHiromitsu SoumaNovember 11, 2024 (2024-11-11)

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Notes

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  1. ^ Episodes are released on ABEMA Premium, dAnime Store, Crunchyroll and simulcast platforms by Muse 6 days before their televised airings.[39]

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