Endride

Shun Asanaga, a bright and optimistic 15-year-old junior high school student, unexpectedly finds himself in a world unlike any other when a mysterious event transports him to the underground kingdom of Endra. This new world, hidden beneath the Earth’s surface, is a realm full of political turmoil and power struggles. Shun’s journey begins when he accidentally touches a strange crystal in his father’s office, and the next moment, the world distorts, casting him into Endra. In this strange new world, Shun meets Prince Emilio, the rightful heir to the throne of Endra. Emilio, just shy of his 16th birthday, despises the current ruler, King Delzaine, who has usurped the throne. Now that Emilio is old enough to inherit the kingdom, he takes up arms, determined to reclaim what is rightfully his. However, Emilio is too inexperienced and weak, and his attempt at revenge ends in failure. He is captured by Delzaine’s forces and thrown into prison, where despair begins to take over him. At his lowest point, as Emilio faces the consequences of his defeat, the very wall of his cell begins to distort, and through the rift steps Shun, who is determined to help the prince in two ways: to return to his own world and to assist Emilio in avenging his kingdom. Despite their stark differences in upbringing—Shun hailing from the modern world and Emilio from a realm of ancient politics and magic—the two boys must join forces to navigate the dangers of Endra. Their quest is not just about overthrowing King Delzaine, but about understanding what it takes to survive in a kingdom so far from Shun’s own reality. The adventure that ensues is one of personal growth, dangerous confrontations, and the unlikely friendship between two boys from two vastly different worlds. Together, they must uncover the secrets of Endra, fight to restore Emilio’s rightful place as king, and, ultimately, find a way for Shun to return to his world—if they can survive the challenges that lie ahead.