The story follows a young boy from a decimated village who becomes the heir to the Throne of Darkness after being chosen by a dying knight. Now known as the Prince of Darkness , he travels to the Kingdom of White, where he meets
Originally a spin-off from the main Shironeko Project RPG, Zero Chronicle was so beloved that it received its own anime adaptation in 2020. The story follows the Elf Princess Iris and the King of Darkness as they navigate a war-torn world split between the floating continent of the Sky Kingdom and the dark lands below. Unlike typical “hero vs. villain” tales, Zero Chronicle asks a profound question: What if the darkness is not evil, but simply misunderstood? The narrative is driven by loss, sacrifice, and the fragile hope for coexistence. For fans of emotional fantasy epics like Your Lie in April meets The Rising of the Shield Hero , this story is a hidden gem. shironeko project zero chronicle qartulad