Dante's 'Divine Comedy' Sales Surge 130% in Japan Thanks to Fate/Grand Order Game Tie-In

June 12, 2025
Dante's 'Divine Comedy' Sales Surge 130% in Japan Thanks to Fate/Grand Order Game Tie-In
  • Sales of Dante Alighieri's 'The Divine Comedy' have skyrocketed by 130% in Japan, largely due to its association with the popular mobile game Fate/Grand Order.

  • Kawade Shobō Shinsha, a prominent Japanese publisher, is urgently reprinting the book to meet the overwhelming demand spurred by the game's popularity.

  • The publisher acknowledged the unexpected shortage of copies and the significant impact of Fate/Grand Order on the book's sales in a recent social media announcement.

  • Fate/Grand Order, which has been popular since its release a decade ago, has maintained its appeal through various spinoffs and recently gained renewed interest with its storyline involving Dante.

  • The game's latest storyline, Ordeal Call IV: Tribunal of Humanity - Trinity Metatronius, features Dante as a summonable servant, further fueling interest in the literary classic.

  • The reprinted edition of 'The Divine Comedy' will include illustrations by Gustave Doré, a celebrated 19th-century French artist known for his iconic depictions of Dante's work.

  • The complete edition of the book, priced at 5,900 yen, is particularly popular among buyers for its illustrations that closely resemble those featured in the game.

  • Originally completed in 1321, 'The Divine Comedy' is a monumental work in world literature that continues to be influential and is still taught in Italian schools.

  • This epic poem chronicles Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, guided by the Roman poet Virgil and later by his idealized love, Beatrice.

  • In Fate/Grand Order, Dante humorously comments on his own status as a summonable character, adding a unique meta twist to his portrayal.

  • The game is available on multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, iPadOS, and arcades, making it accessible to a wide audience.

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