Arata and the others have arrived in the domain of Yorunami, one of the Twelve Shinsho. Rather than meeting Yorunami directly, Arata decides to talk to one of his Zokusho first to learn what kind of man he is. The party reaches Suzukura, a city ruled by the Zokusho Hiruko, but are told that they are required to pay a passage tax to enter...

Kadowaki has appeared in Amawakuni! Arata is bewildered, but after being bombarded with hateful words by Kadowaki, his emotional state changes. Later, stunned by the presence of Kadowaki and the change in Arata, Kannagi makes a powerful declaration. Arata is still hesitant, so Kannagi tells him...

Kannagi's Zokusho, Ohika, has saved Arata after he collapsed during the party's travels. Shortly after, Akachi of the Twelve Shinsho arrives and orders Ohika to become his Zokusho. Ohika refuses as he has sworn his loyalty to Kannagi, but Akachi isn't content with taking no for an answer. And when Arata overhears Akachi's words...

In the modern world, Hinohara Arata's family knows something is different about Arata, but they continue to try to converse with him despite their confusion. In Amawakuni, Hinohara Arata has made it out of Gatoya and is heading toward the Capital. Along the way, he learns of the relationship between the princess of Amawakuni and the Twelve Shinsho. He also encounters some nomads who say that, with the princess gone, the world will fall into chaos...

Kanate and Ginchi have been taken by The Reckoning of Warden Tsutsuga. Arata goes to search for them and finds them facing off before Tsutsuga in a battle to the death. Tsutsuga says the winner will be declared innocent of his crimes. Outraged, Arata draws his Hayagami on Tsutsuga, but ends up in a tight spot when he's unable to call upon its power...

Sphere has updated the release details for their new single “GENESIS ARIA” - cover jackets and full track list are official. The single’s title track has tie-in as the opening theme song for anime TV series Arata Kangatari (Arata The Legend). The group’s...

Arata and Kotoha are taken to Gatoya, a penal colony widely known as "the ultimate hell," where they are immediately attacked by two boys named Kanate and Ginchi. A certain rumor has been spreading around Gatoya regarding Arata, the alleged murderer of the princess. Arata manages to escape harm, but is then separated from Kotoha when a part of Gatoya suddenly collapses around them.

Accused of being the murderer of the Princess, Hinohara Arata is captured to stand trial. On the way he gets a chance to speak with his double.

Hinohara Arata’s school life is terrible and he wishes he could disappear. Arata of Amawakuni must fight for his life after he is wrongfully accused of murder.

Sphere has announced their first single of 2013 - “GENESIS ARIA” that’s set to be the opening theme song for anime TV series Arata Kangatari (Arata: The Legend). Sphere member Ayahi Takagaki joins the voice cast for the anime, voicing key...