The Seven Deadly Sins

English Title: The Seven Deadly Sins: Seven Scars They Left Behind
Japanese Title: 七つの大罪　―外伝―　彼らが残した七つの傷跡 — Shousetsu Nanatsu no Taizai -Gaiden- Karera ga Nokoshita Nanatsu no Kizuato
Author: Shuka Matsuda
Illustrator: Nakaba Suzuki
Translator: June Jungreis, Maria Maita-Keppeler
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Original Run: October 2015
English Run: May 2017
Japanese Publisher: Kodansha
English Publisher: Vertical
Volumes in Japanese: 4
Volumes in English: 2
Average Price Per Volume: Hardcover $9 — Kindle $8 — Nook $8

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Synopsis: The Seven Deadly Sins--a legendary order that once served the Kingdom of Liones as the mightiest of its Holy Knights--stand accused of treason and have fled the realm. Princess Margaret and young Gilthunder, the slain commander Zaratras' son, know the terrible truth about the betrayal but dare not speak of it, not even to each other. ~ The aftermath of the event that shook Britannia comes to life in seven prose chapters that provide a superb introduction to the rich world of the original comic and satisfy longtime fans' craving for more. Illustrated in a classic, warm style by the creator himself, Seven Scars They Left Behind walks the royal road of fantasy.

Volume 1 — The Seven Deadly Sins: Seven Scars They Left Behind
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Released May 30, 2017 — ISBN-13: 978-1945054136

Volume 2 — The Seven Deadly Sins: Seven-Colored Recollections
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Released March 27, 2018 — ISBN-13: 978-1945054853

Note: In Japan, there are two other light novel tie-ins for The Seven Deadly Sins:

• The Seven Wishes of the Royal City from Old Times (Sekijitsu no Outo Nanatsu no Negai)
• Seven Days (Nanairo Tsuioku)

There is no word yet if these will be released in English as well. These and Seven Scars They Left Behind are prequel stories for the manga by Nakaba Suzuki.

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Related Anime

MAL Entry — 24 episodes + 2 OVA — Aired October 2014 – March 2015
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Related Manga (original source)

MAL Entry — Published October 2012 – ongoing
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