Our Last Crusade is about to conclude its epic saga. Author Kei Sazane announced, on the first day of January 2026, that the light novel “Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjō, Arui wa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen” (known in the West as “Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World”) is entering its “final battle” phase. This crucial announcement, made through a special New Year’s illustration on the social network X (formerly Twitter), marks an important moment for Brazilian fans following the story of Iska and Aliceliese. The news is especially relevant in January 2026, as it closes a cycle that began with the original publication of the work and gained even more momentum with the anime adaptation.
The announcement’s relevance is significant, as the series has a solid fan base in Brazil, thanks to the availability of the anime on platforms like Crunchyroll. Thus, the end of the main narrative in the light novel signals the conclusion of an arc spanning over a decade. Additionally, the revelation came with another important piece of news: the manga adaptation of “Sekai no Owari no Encore,” another work by Sazane, is also entering its final arc. Therefore, fans can prepare for the conclusion of two of the author’s popular series.
The Path to the Final Battle
To understand the importance of this moment, one must look at the franchise’s trajectory. The light novel, created by Kei Sazane with illustrations by Ao Nekonabe, began publication in Japan in 2014. Since then, the war story between an empire and a nation of witches has captivated readers, resulting in a successful anime adaptation. The first season premiered in October 2020, while the second, after some delays, finally arrived in July 2024. However, even this second season faced issues, with episodes being postponed from the fifth onward to ensure quality, resuming its broadcast only in April 2025. This tumultuous journey makes the announcement of the light novel’s end even more significant, as it offers the promise of a proper conclusion to the plot.
The publication in the West, handled by Yen Press in English, ensures the content reaches international fans, although a physical Portuguese edition does not yet exist. Meanwhile, in the Brazilian scene, access is mainly through dubbed and subtitled anime. With the narrative heading toward its climax in the original source, expectations arise about how a possible third season of the anime might adapt this final material. Thus, the year 2026 begins with the exciting prospect of seeing the conclusion of one of the most beloved fantasy light novels among genre fans.
