Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree - A Hilarious Manga Adaptation
What is "Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree"?
"Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree" is a surprising and delightful comedy manga adaptation of a critically acclaimed video game, Elden Ring. Created by artist Nikiichi Tobita (known for his work on Shinobigataki), this manga doesn’t simply retell the game’s story; it playfully parodies it while retaining the core narrative beats. The manga is available to read as a serialization on ComicWalker. Expect irreverent humor, self-aware jabs at gaming tropes, and references to real-life gamer habits woven throughout the storyline, making it an absolute treat for both Elden Ring fans and those just looking for a good laugh.
A Ridiculously Underprepared Main Character
The manga follows the journey of "Aseo," a nameless Tarnished who finds himself thrust into the Lands Between with nothing but a club and his underwear – a fittingly absurd starting point mirroring the game's challenging difficulty. Like in the game, Aseo begins with amnesia, completely unaware of his purpose or destiny. He quickly becomes embroiled in minor quests and chased around Limgrave before encountering Melina, who proposes an alliance: escort her to the foot of the Erdtree in exchange for increased strength. This marks the beginning of the main character's long and arduous journey, filled with encounters with familiar characters: Patches the Untethered, Blaidd the Half-Wolf, Margit the Fell Omen, Godrick the Grafted, and Ranni the Witch – all reimagined with a comedic twist.
A Global and Multilingual Treatment of the Manga
This comedy manga is being serialized worldwide and translated into 12 languages including Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish (both Latin America and Spain), Polish, and Portuguese. This widespread release ensures fans across the globe can experience this unique take on Elden Ring's story.
The Game Behind the Comedy
For those unfamiliar with the source material, Elden Ring is an open-world action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Featuring worldbuilding contributions from legendary fantasy writer George R.R. Martin, the game allows for extensive exploration in a third-person perspective and boasts both cooperative and player versus player (PvP) multiplayer options. Released on February 25, 2022, it's been a massive success with over 1.6 million units shipped worldwide and is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
A Celebration of Elden Ring’s Quirks
"Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree" isn't just a retelling of the game’s story; it's a celebration of its quirks and a playful exploration of what makes Elden Ring so captivating – even when it's frustratingly difficult. It offers fans a chance to revisit the Lands Between with laughter instead of grim determination, making for an absolute treat for anyone familiar with the world. The manga provides a fresh perspective on a beloved game, proving that humor and challenging gameplay can coexist beautifully.
New chapters are released on the 4th and 19th of every month.
