The Ideal Sponger Life Vol. 22

Illustrated by Neko Hinotsuki
Contributions by Jyuu Ayakura
Paperback
$13.99 US
On sale Aug 25, 2026 | 164 Pages | 9798895619261

ZENJIRO CONFRONTS THE HUGE OBSTACLE AT THE END OF HIS LONG JOURNEY: HIS PROSPECTIVE FATHER-IN-LAW!

After a long voyage across the sea, Zenjiro and friends finally arrive at the Kingdom of Uppasala. Waiting for him and Princess Freya is none other than the country's ruler, King Gustav the Fifth! If Zenjiro and Freya are to be married as planned, they'll need the king's approval, but getting his blessings might prove more difficult than they expected. Zenjiro and Freya are about to make the biggest presentation of their lives!
Tsunehiko Watanabe is a Japanese author best known for The Ideal Sponger Life.

Neko Hinotsuki is a Japanese manga artist best known for the manga adaptation of The Ideal Sponger Life.

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ZENJIRO CONFRONTS THE HUGE OBSTACLE AT THE END OF HIS LONG JOURNEY: HIS PROSPECTIVE FATHER-IN-LAW!

After a long voyage across the sea, Zenjiro and friends finally arrive at the Kingdom of Uppasala. Waiting for him and Princess Freya is none other than the country's ruler, King Gustav the Fifth! If Zenjiro and Freya are to be married as planned, they'll need the king's approval, but getting his blessings might prove more difficult than they expected. Zenjiro and Freya are about to make the biggest presentation of their lives!

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Tsunehiko Watanabe is a Japanese author best known for The Ideal Sponger Life.

Neko Hinotsuki is a Japanese manga artist best known for the manga adaptation of The Ideal Sponger Life.