# Unnamed Memory

Unnamed Memory is a Japanese light novel series by Kuji Furumiya. It originated from the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in September 2012. It was later acquired by ASCII Media Works, who published the series with illustrations by Chibi under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei imprint. The series was published in six volumes, released from January 2019 to April 2021. A manga adaptation with illustrations by Naoki Koshimizu began serialization in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Daioh magazine in September 2020. As of August 2023, it has been published in five tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by ENGI aired from April to June 2024. A second season premiered in January 2025.

## Plot

Oscar, the crown prince of powerful country of Falsas, is under a curse that prevents him from having descendants; the curse will kill any woman who bear his child. Climbing the tower where the Witch of The Azure Moon resides and completing her trial, Oscar wishes that his curse be lifted. The witch, Tinasha, confesses that it is almost impossible to break the curse, but provides an alternative—to take a woman with great magical power that the curse is unable to kill, as a wife. Oscar suggests Tinasha herself become his wife instead; she refuses, but agrees to accept Oscar's request to descend her tower and live in Falsas with him for a year.

## Characters
### Oscar (オスカー, Osukā)

    Voiced by: Yoshiki Nakajima
    The next heir to the throne of Falsas. A curse was placed on him preventing him from having an heir. To break this curse, he visited the Witch of the Azure Moon. Upon meeting her, he asked her to marry him.

### Tinasha (ティナーシャ, Tināsha)

    Voiced by: Atsumi Tanezaki
    Said to be the most powerful on the continent. She is also known as "The Witch of Azure Moon". She lives on the top floor of a tower in the middle of the wilderness full of many trials. It has been said that she will grant the wishes of those who reach her. Even though she looks like a 16-year-old girl, her body has stopped growing, and has lived for hundreds of years. Upon meeting Oscar, He asked her to break the curse put upon him.

### Lazar (ラザル, Razaru)

    Voiced by: Shūichirō Umeda

### Sylvia (シルヴィア, Shiruvia)

    Voiced by: Yūko Natsuyoshi

### Meredina (メレディナ)

    Voiced by: Chinatsu Akasaki

### Ars (アルス, Arusu)

    Voiced by: Takuya Satō

### Curve (カーヴ, Kāvu)

    Voiced by: Kōhei Amasaki

### Narc (ナーク, Nāku)

    Voiced by: Chitose Morinaga

### Lucrezia (ルクレツィア, Rukuretsia)

    Voiced by: Ayako Kawasumi

### Lanak (ラナク, Ranaku)

    Voiced by: Junichi Yanagita

### Travis (トラヴィス, Toravisu)

    Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama

### Leonora (レオノーラ, Reonōra)

    Voiced by: Chiwa Saitō

## Media
### Light novels

Written by Kuji Furumiya, the series started as a web novel published on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō novel website in September 2012. It was later acquired by ASCII Media Works, who published the series with illustrations by Chibi under its Dengeki no Shin Bungei imprint. The first volume was released on January 17, 2019. The sixth and final volume was released on April 17, 2021.
In July 2020, Yen Press announced they licensed the series for English publication.
A sequel series titled Unnamed Memory: After the End began publication on February 17, 2022.

#### Volumes

| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
| 1 | January 17, 2019 | 978-4-04-912267-1 | November 17, 2020 | 978-1-97-531709-6 |
| 1. A Curse and the Azure Tower 2. Countless Mentions of the Past 3. The Transparency of Night 4. On the Shores of the Lake 5. Falling into the Water 6. A Dream in the Forest 7. Breathing Life into Form 8. This Breath Comes from Beyond 9. Tonight, Under the Moon 10. Unnamed Feeling |||||
| 2 | May 17, 2019 | 978-4-04-912380-7 | March 23, 2021 | 978-1-97-531711-9 |
| 1. The Call of the Soul 2. Thinking of You 3. When the Abyss Formed 4. The Shape of Emotion 5. The Side of Me Unknown to You 6. The Dream Is Over 7. Teatime 8. Ocean Blue 9. Nighttime Serenade 10. Moon Fragments 11. Green Vines 12. The Same Dream for a Time |||||
| 3 | September 17, 2019 | 978-4-04-912381-4 | July 20, 2021 | 978-1-97-531714-0 |
| 1. The Consequences of Striking a Deal 2. The Outcast’s Thorn 3. The Unknown 4. A Child with an Open Mind 5. Night of Clipped Talons 6. Sandcastle 7. Before Act One Ends 8. Memories of Both Intermission: Refusing to Despair Extra |||||
| 4 | January 17, 2020 | 978-4-04-912803-1 | January 4, 2022 | 978-1-97-531716-4 |
| 1. Silent Song 2. Emotionless Words 3. Sprouting Glass Wings 4. Inaudible Whisper 5. Other Side of the Mirror 6. Black Sighs 7. Song of the Spinning Wheel 8. Answerless Prayer 9. Invisible Face Extra |||||
| 5 | June 17, 2020 | 978-4-04-912804-8 | June 28, 2022 | 978-1-97-533967-8 |
| 1. Shellwork Memory 2. Moon Crystals 3. Returning the Promise 4. The Crystal Orb’s Enchanted Sleep 5. Contagious Hopes 6. Bloodless Scars 7. A Happy Kind of Sadness 8. Finding a Seed 9. The Present According to the Future 10. Half of Eternity Extra: Perchance to Dream |||||
| 6 | April 17, 2021 | 978-4-04-912805-5 | October 18, 2022 | 978-1-97-534336-1 |
| 1. The Song That Is No Lullaby 2. Monochromatic Flowers 3. The Pride of the Past 4. At the End of a Memory 5. Once upon a Time, with You 6. Born as Irreplaceable Copies 7. Fate’s Compensation Intermission: A Lost Fragment 8. The Gray Room 9. Where the Story Goes Extra: The Song Heard Round the Tower |||||

#### After the End

| No. | Release date | ISBN |
| 1 | February 17, 2022 | 978-4-04-913870-2 |
| 2 | December 16, 2022 | 978-4-04-914755-1 |
| 3 | October 17, 2023 | 978-4-04-915288-3 |
| 4 | April 17, 2024 | 978-4-04-915604-1 |
| 5 | January 17, 2025 | 978-4-04-916143-4 |

### Manga

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Naoki Koshimizu, began serialization in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Daioh magazine on September 26, 2020. As of December 2024, the individual chapters have been collected into eight tankōbon volumes. The manga is also licensed by Yen Press.

#### Volumes

| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
| 1 | April 9, 2021 | 978-4-04-913712-5 | August 23, 2022 | 978-1-97-534980-6 |
| 2 | September 27, 2021 | 978-4-04-913989-1 | February 21, 2023 | 978-1-97-534982-0 |
| 3 | June 10, 2022 | 978-4-04-914472-7 | June 20, 2023 | 978-1-97-536743-5 |
| 4 | January 10, 2023 | 978-4-04-914829-9 | January 30, 2024 | 978-1-97-537562-1 |
| 5 | August 10, 2023 | 978-4-04-915189-3 | June 18, 2024 | 978-1-97-539478-3 |
| 6 | February 26, 2024 | 978-4-04-915541-9 | March 25, 2025 | 979-8-85-541202-4 |
| 7 | September 27, 2024 | 978-4-04-915921-9 | — | — |
| 8 | December 26, 2024 | 978-4-04-916115-1 | — | — |

### Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on December 13, 2022. It is produced by ENGI, and directed by Kazuya Miura, with scripts written by Deko Akao, character designs handled by Chika Nōmi, and music composed by Akito Matsuda. The series was initially scheduled for 2023, but was later delayed due to "production circumstances", and eventually aired from April 9 to June 25, 2024, on AT-X and other networks. The opening theme song is "Yōbigoe" (呼び声, Call), performed by Tei, while the ending theme song is "blan_", performed by Arika, a music unit composed of voice actress Yūko Natsuyoshi and composer and guitarist Yamato. Crunchyroll streamed the series.
After the final episode of the first season, a second season was announced, and premiered on January 7, 2025. The opening theme song is "Unsung ballad", performed by True, while the ending theme song is "inclusion", performed by Arika.

## Reception

Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network praised the ending of the first volume and its illustrations, while also criticizing the start. Demelza from Anime UK News had similar feelings, while also praising the characters.
In the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! guidebook, the series ranked first in the tankōbon category in 2020.
Anime News Network listed the season one of the anime series as of the "The Worst Anime of 2024". Furthermore, Rebecca Silverman points out failure in the animation, and "stripped-down adaptation that sucked every last bit of romantic tension from the story" as well as "sped-run plot".