No Longer Allowed In Another World Has 11 English Manga Volumes So Far
Here’s the quick answer: 11 English volumes of No Longer Allowed In Another World (異世界失格 — that’s the Japanese title) have been released as of mid-2026.
If you’re new to the term, “isekai” is a Japanese word meaning “another world” — it refers to a hugely popular genre of manga and anime where a character from the real world gets transported into a fantasy setting. This series takes that idea and turns it completely on its head.
The manga is published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment, and it’s still ongoing — though the Japanese edition is currently in its final arc. In Japan, there are already 15 volumes out, which means the English edition is close to catching up with the Japanese release. With only a few volumes left to translate, the gap is nearly closed.
If you like to know exactly what you’re getting into before starting a series — good news. There’s plenty of story already available in English, with a lot more confirmed to come. And since the manga is approaching its conclusion in Japan, you can feel confident that you’re investing in a series that will have a proper ending.
Complete English Volume List
Here’s the full rundown of every English volume released so far. The series is published by Seven Seas Entertainment, and all volumes are available in standard manga paperback format.
| Volume | Release Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vol. 1 | 2023 | The beginning — our protagonist arrives in a fantasy world and immediately wants nothing to do with it. Introduces Sensei (the lead), Annette, and the core cast. Sets up the dark-comedy tone from page one. |
| Vol. 2 | 2023 | The party grows as new companions join, and the series starts skewering common isekai genre conventions — the overpowered hero, the eager party members, the quest structure — all filtered through a protagonist who refuses to play along. |
| Vol. 3 | 2023 | Deeper into the fantasy world. The story begins subverting reader expectations with genuine plot twists alongside its satirical comedy. |
| Vol. 4 | 2023 | The stakes get higher, but the protagonist’s attitude stays firmly in “I’d rather not be here” territory. More emotional weight starts creeping in beneath the humor. |
| Vol. 5 | 2024 | New characters and new complications. The balance between comedy and genuine emotional depth starts to shift in interesting ways. |
| Vol. 6 | 2024 | The story enters more ambitious territory. Things get heavier without losing the darkly funny core that makes the series work. |
| Vol. 7 | 2024 | The series continues to build on its emotional and narrative momentum while maintaining the darkly comedic edge that defines it. |
| Vol. 8 | 2025 | Further developments as the story moves deeper into its larger arc, with the balance between comedy and drama continuing to evolve. |
| Vol. 9 | 2025 | The narrative stakes continue to rise as the series pushes into more ambitious territory. |
| Vol. 10 | 2025 | More of the story’s escalating stakes and character growth, bringing English readers ever closer to the Japanese edition. |
| Vol. 11 | 2026 | The most recent English release (May 2026). The latest installment available for English readers. |
Volume 12 is scheduled for October 2026. With 15 Japanese volumes published and the manga in its final arc, the English edition is close to catching up with the Japanese release.
A note on editions: The English release is available in the standard single-volume paperback format from Seven Seas. There are no omnibus, deluxe, or special editions for this series in English at this time.
What Is No Longer Allowed In Another World About?
This is where the series really sets itself apart. The premise sounds like a joke — and it sort of is, but it’s also played with surprising sincerity.
The setup: A literary author from modern Japan — one who is heavily implied to be a fictionalized version of the real-life author Osamu Dazai — is transported to a fantasy world. Dazai is one of Japan’s most celebrated and tragic literary figures, known for his novel No Longer Human (published in 1948) and for his lifelong battle with depression. He’s a major cultural figure in Japan, somewhat comparable to how Western readers might think of writers like Sylvia Plath or Edgar Allan Poe — brilliant, tormented, and deeply influential.
The catch? This fictionalized Dazai didn’t want to go to another world. He was in the middle of something very different when the isekai summoning interrupted him. Now he’s stuck in a world full of elves, demons, and adventure… and he wants absolutely none of it.
The Japanese title, 異世界失格 (Isekai Shikkaku), is a direct play on Dazai’s most famous novel, 人間失格 (Ningen Shikkaku, or No Longer Human). Those are Japanese characters — the titles look similar in the original language, which is part of the joke. The English title, No Longer Allowed In Another World, keeps that wordplay intact beautifully.
The manga is written by Hiroshi Noda with art by Takahiro Wakamatsu. It’s been serialized since October 2019 in Yawaraka Spirits, a manga magazine published by Shogakukan (one of Japan’s largest publishers). In Japan, manga chapters typically run in magazines first before being collected into the paperback volumes you see on shelves — those collected volumes are what Seven Seas translates and publishes in English.
What makes this series work is the contrast. You’ve got a deeply melancholic, literary-minded protagonist dropped into the most colorful, cliché-filled fantasy setting imaginable — the kind of world packed with every familiar genre convention you can think of. He’s surrounded by enthusiastic companions, magical creatures, and world-saving quests — and he responds to all of it with existential dread and beautifully overwrought prose. The humor comes from a genuine place of darkness, and the series never pretends otherwise. It’s a comedy built on real sadness, and that combination is what gives it its edge.
The manga treats its sensitive subject matter — the protagonist’s mental state and his desire to end his life — as character-driven storytelling rather than shock value. It acknowledges these themes seriously even while building comedy around the absurdity of the isekai situation. It’s a tricky balance, and the creative team pulls it off with real care.
A TV anime adaptation aired in 2024, which brought a wave of new readers to the manga. If you found this series through the anime and want to continue the story in manga form, the anime covers roughly the first 3 volumes of the manga. Starting from Volume 4 will pick up where the anime leaves off — though reading from Volume 1 is still recommended, since the manga’s detailed, expressive artwork and its particular pacing give the story a different feel that’s worth experiencing from the beginning.
Is the Series Finished or Still Ongoing?
No Longer Allowed In Another World is ongoing, but it’s currently in its final arc in Japan. The manga is still being serialized, and the English edition is close to catching up — with only a few volumes left to translate.
Here’s the current state of things:
- Japanese volumes published: 15
- English volumes published: 11
- Series status: Ongoing (final arc in Japan)
- English publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
The English release has now covered most of the currently available Japanese material, with Volume 12 scheduled for October 2026. Since the series is heading toward its conclusion, you’re looking at a complete story — not one that might get cancelled or left hanging.
For readers who want to know if it’s “safe” to start — meaning, will there be a satisfying amount of story to read? — the answer is a definitive yes. Eleven volumes is a substantial run of manga. You’ll get a real sense of the characters, the world, and the story’s direction well before you reach the end of what’s currently available in English.
The pacing of Seven Seas’ release schedule has been steady, so you can expect the remaining volumes to continue arriving at regular intervals. Keep an eye on Seven Seas’ announcements for exact dates on upcoming volumes.
Where to Buy the English Manga Volumes
Seven Seas Entertainment is the sole English-language publisher for No Longer Allowed In Another World, so every official English volume comes from them regardless of where you buy it.
Physical copies are available at all the usual places:
- Amazon — Typically the easiest option for most readers. Wide availability, and you can grab individual volumes or add them to a wishlist to track new releases.
- Barnes & Noble — Good option if you prefer shopping in-store or want to use B&N membership perks.
- Crunchyroll Store — Popular among manga and anime fans for physical manga.
- Local bookstores — Many independent bookshops can order manga for you even if they don’t stock it on shelves. Worth asking!
Digital editions are also available through platforms like Kindle (Amazon’s e-reader platform), Kobo, and BookWalker (a digital manga storefront that specializes in manga and light novels). If you prefer reading on a tablet or want to save shelf space, digital is a solid way to go. Kindle tends to be the most widely used option for English-language manga readers, but all three platforms carry the series. Digital volumes are typically available on the same release date as physical copies.
Where to Start
Start with Volume 1. This isn’t a series where you can jump in at a random point — the relationships between characters and the comedy both build gradually from the very first chapter. Volume 1 does a fantastic job of establishing the tone, introducing the core cast, and setting up why this particular isekai parody works so well.
If you watched the anime first, Volume 1 will cover familiar ground, but the manga’s artwork and pacing give the story a different texture that’s worth experiencing from the beginning. If you’d rather skip ahead, Volume 4 is roughly where the anime leaves off.
The series currently has 11 English volumes available, with Volume 12 scheduled for October 2026. If you’re looking to start collecting, all volumes are readily available at major retailers.
No Longer Allowed In Another World, Vol. 7
Collecting Tips
- No box set exists for this series in English (yet). You’ll need to buy individual volumes.
- Volumes are standard manga paperback size — roughly 5 by 7.5 inches — so they’ll fit neatly on any bookshelf alongside other manga.
- If you’re planning to collect the whole run, keep in mind that only a few more volumes remain to be released in English, as the series is close to catching up with the 15 Japanese volumes published so far.
This is one of those series that rewards reading from the start and collecting as it goes. The dark comedy hits harder when you’ve spent time with the characters, and the parody elements land better when you see them build volume by volume. Grab Volume 1, see if the vibe clicks for you, and go from there. You’ll know pretty quickly whether this one’s for you — and if it is, you’ve got a lot of great reading ahead.