[better]: Kage Kara Mamoru-

The franchise began as a light novel series and successfully transitioned into other formats:

: The origin of the story. Written by Achi Taro, the main series ran for 12 volumes (July 2003 – March 2008). A sequel, Motto! Kage Kara Mamoru! , began in July 2009. Kage kara Mamoru-

| Volume | Japanese Release Date | ISBN (Japanese) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | July 25, 2003 | 978-4840108016 | | 2 | October 25, 2003 | 978-4840108559 | | 3 | January 23, 2004 | 978-4840109846 | | 4 | April 23, 2004 | 978-4840111030 | | 5 | July 23, 2004 | 978-4840111801 | | 6 | October 25, 2004 | 978-4840112624 | | 7 | January 25, 2005 | 978-4840113782 | | 8 | August 25, 2005 | 978-4840112785 | | 9 | November 25, 2005 | 978-4840114604 | | 10 | February 24, 2006 | 978-4840115403 | | 11 | October 25, 2007 | 978-4840119265 | | 12 | March 25, 2008 | 978-4840120230 | The franchise began as a light novel series

The series balances action and comedy perfectly. One moment, you’re watching a high-stakes stealth mission; the next, you’re laughing at Mamoru's lazy excuses. The fight scenes are surprisingly well-choreographed for a comedy-focused show. 2. Quick, Episodic Format Kage Kara Mamoru