The anime adaptation of “The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows” concluded its 12-episode run on June 19, 2025, with the episode titled “Choosing Who Lives”. In the finale, the brilliant self-taught healer, Zenos, officially departs the Royal Medical Institute after the corrupt Deputy Director Goldran is exposed and imprisoned for murder, having used Health Transfer magic to kill others for his own gain. The mysterious figure posing as Afread is also unmasked as The Guide, a demon, setting the stage for future conflicts. With these immediate threats resolved, Zenos and his elf assistant, Lily, return to their established underground clinic in the slums, ready to face whatever new challenges await them.
Source: Anime Episode 12
For fans eager to discover what happens next for Zenos and his companions, the story continues extensively in its original web novel and light novel forms, both penned by Sakaku Hishikawa. The original web novel began serialization on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in November 2020 and is currently ongoing, offering the most comprehensive continuation of Zenos’s journey. The light novel, featuring illustrations by Daburyu, started in October 2021 and has released eight volumes as of March 2025.
Source: Anime Episode 12
Beyond the written novels, “The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows” also extends its narrative through ongoing manga and webtoon adaptations. The manga adaptation, illustrated by Ten Jūnoichi, launched in January 2022 and has five volumes released as of June 2025, available digitally and in print through J-Novel Club. Additionally, a webtoon adaptation, illustrated by Minsam and RocketStaff Inc., began in January 2025 and has two volumes available as of May 2025.
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Where to Start
- Continue on web novel: Start at Chapter 79 to pick up where the anime left off.
- Context tip: It’s recommended to begin 1–2 chapters earlier to recover setup and character motivations.
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- Copy the chapter’s raw contents.
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- Click “Translate” and wait for the translation to finish. Afterwards you can read the translated chapter.
- Repeat the same step to translate the next chapter.
Official Sources
- Syosetu (original, Japanese)
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