The novel's story focuses on Godou Kusanagi, a former middle school baseball player who was forced to retire due to injury, as he becomes a Campione after killing the god of war, Verethragna. Hanabee Entertainment later licensed the series on February 23, 2014, alongside From the New World and The Familiar of Zero.[1] There is a sequel ‘Campione! Lord of Realms’ (カンピオーネ！ ロード・オブ・レルムズ) and a spin-off based on it - ‘Shiniki no Campiones’ (神域のカンピオーネス)