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Ao Jūmonji
Ao Jūmonji (十文字青, ''Jūmonji Ao'') is a Japanese light novelist. He is from Hokuto, Hokkaidō Prefecture and graduated from Hokkaido University. Career Originally, his pen name was Mizore Tōgami (十神霙), however he changed it to Ao Jūmonji (十文字青) due to finding the kanji for Mizore (霙) difficult to read for the reader. The first novel he ever wrote became the prototype for his debut series ''Bara no Maria'' (薔薇のマリア, lit. Maria of the Roses). In 2003, his novel ''Jyunketsu Burū Supuringu'' (純潔ブルースプリング, lit. Pure Blue Spring) won the special prize in the ''7th Kadokawa Gakuen Novel Awards.'' And in 2004, he officially debuted with the first volume of ''Bara no Maria''. Prior to his career as a writer, Jūmonji was a street musician selling his own original music. When the radio drama of ''Bara no Maria'' was released in 2006, under the pseudonym ''rosen,'' he wrote, composed and provided vocals for the song ''Don't make me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novelist
A novelist is an author or writer of novels, though often novelists also write in other genres of both fiction and non-fiction. Some novelists are professional novelists, thus make a living writing novels and other fiction, while others aspire to support themselves in this way or write as an avocation. Most novelists struggle to have their debut novel published, but once published they often continue to be published, although very few become literary celebrities, thus gaining prestige or a considerable income from their work. Description Novelists come from a variety of backgrounds and social classes, and frequently this shapes the content of their works. Public reception of a novelist's work, the literary criticism commenting on it, and the novelists' incorporation of their own experiences into works and characters can lead to the author's personal life and identity being associated with a novel's fictional content. For this reason, the environment within which a novelist works ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MF Bunko J
is a publishing label affiliated with the Japanese publishing company Media Factory. It was established in July 2002 and is a light novel label that is aimed at young adult males with a focus on visual novel A , often abbreviated as VN, is a form of digital semi-interactive fiction. Visual novels are often associated with and used in the medium of video games, but are not always labeled as such themselves. They combine a textual narrative with sta ...-style plots and harem romantic comedies. Light novels published under MF Bunko J 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y Z References External links * {{in lang, ja 2002 establishments in Japan Book publishing company imprints ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Writers From Hokkaido
A writer is a person who uses written words in different writing styles and techniques to communicate ideas. Writers produce different forms of literary art and creative writing such as novels, short stories, books, poetry, travelogues, plays, screenplays, teleplays, songs, and essays as well as other reports and news articles that may be of interest to the general public. Writers' texts are published across a wide range of media. Skilled writers who are able to use language to express ideas well, often contribute significantly to the cultural content of a society. The term "writer" is also used elsewhere in the arts and music, such as songwriter or a screenwriter, but also a stand-alone "writer" typically refers to the creation of written language. Some writers work from an oral tradition. Writers can produce material across a number of genres, fictional or non-fictional. Other writers use multiple media such as graphics or illustration to enhance the communication of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Fairy Gone
''Fairy Gone'' (stylized as ''Fairy gone'') is a Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works that aired from April to December 2019. Plot In the aftermath of the War of Unification, all the nations of the continent of Eastald are forcefully united under a single ruler. During the war, special soldiers were implanted with Fairy organs, allowing them to summon powerful Fairies to fight under their command. These soldiers were dubbed "Fairy Soldiers" and used by all sides. However, nine years after the end of the war, conflict still remains as rogue Fairy Soldiers and criminals take advantage of the postwar instability. To combat this threat, the government agency "Dorothea" is formed, whose sole purpose is to combat illegal Fairy users. One of Dorothea's newest recruits, Marlya, teams up with veteran Fairy Soldier and Dorothea operative Free in hopes of tracking down her long–lost childhood friend Veronica, who is now an illegal Fairy Soldier working for an unknown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayakawa Publishing
is a Japanese publishing company, founded in 1945 by Kiyoshi Hayakawa. It is the largest science fiction publisher in Japan; almost all winners of the Seiun Award for Best Foreign Novel are published by the company. Notable books written by Japanese authors that are published by Hayakawa are ''Crest of the Stars'' and ''G.I. Samurai''. In 2022, Hiroshi Hayakawa, for 30 years the president of Hayakawa Publishing (having worked since 1965 at the independent family firm), was the recipient of the London Book Fair Lifetime Achievement Award "for his decades-long work in bringing international authors to the Japanese market, as well as his championing of science fiction, crime and non-fiction titles in Japan". Magazines *''S-F Magazine'' (first published February 1960) *''Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine'' (Japanese edition of the American magazine, first published in June 1956) *'' Higeki Kigeki'' (悲劇喜劇, a theatrical magazine first published in 1928 by Kunio Kishida Kunio K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
S-F Magazine
is a science fiction magazine published by Hayakawa Shobō in Japan. It was Japan’s first successful science fiction prozine. History ''S-F Magazine'' was established in 1960. It began publication with the February 1960 issue, which appeared in bookshops in December 1959. The magazine was established by Masami Fukushima. It was also first edited by him. He was the editor for nearly a decade, being succeeded by Masaru Mori in 1969. At first the magazine published translations of English language science fiction stories. Later the magazine began publishing original fiction by Japanese authors. ''S-F Magazine'' was published on a monthly basis. It became a bimonthly publication from the April 2015 issue. Awards ''S-F Magazine'' has conducted where the magazine’s readers vote annually for best foreign short story, best Japanese short story and best illustrator from their issues in the previous year since 1989. It also held during 1962-1992 and resumed in 2013, a prize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sneaker
is a Japanese light novel magazine that was published by Kadokawa Shoten between 1993 and 2011. It was launched April 1993 then proceeded to be published monthly for most of its run. The magazine was aimed at a young adult male audience. It serialized many popular light novels, including the ''Haruhi Suzumiya'' and ''Trinity Blood'' series, and the novel adaptations of the ''Code Geass'' anime series. In the final year of its run, the Sneaker editor in Chief Koichi Sakamoto said the company would expand their 'Bunko' (pocket sized paper back books), and broaden their use of web and electronic books in response to their readers needs. October 31 2018 special one-time revival Included an all new short story in Nagaru Tanigawa's The melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya series. The included draft was called 'Nana Fushigi Overtime' which roughly translated means 'Seven mystery Overtime'. It was considered rather long for a short story as it was around 120 Japanese manuscript pages long. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman (album)
''Roman'' is the fifth story album, CD released by the Symphonic rock, fantasy band Sound Horizon. It was released on November 22, 2006 through King Records (Japan), King Records. From Roman Revo (musician), Revo himself started singing in the songs. Katsura Yukimaru also made a manga inspirated by Roman under the same name. Plot Hiver Laurant, a child who died prematurely in the womb, was given a funeral that lasted from daybreak till dusk. To make sure Hiver would not be alone in his grave, his mother has him buried with twin dolls that were named Violette and Hortense. But Hiver's spirit gives the dolls life so they travel the world and can gather stories of the world that their owner would never come to know. The Unseen Arm There were two men both named Laurant: One with blond hair and one with red hair. Years ago, the two Laurants faced each other in battle and the redhead took the blonde Laurant's arm. The Blonde Laurant sworn revenge as his loss of arm and phantom pain lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadokawa Shoten
, formerly , is a Japanese publisher and division of Kadokawa Future Publishing based in Tokyo, Japan. It became an internal division of Kadokawa Corporation on October 1, 2013. Kadokawa publishes manga, light novels, manga anthology magazines such as ''Monthly Asuka'' and '' Monthly Shōnen Ace'', and entertainment magazines such as ''Newtype''. Since its founding, Kadokawa has expanded into the multimedia sector, namely in video games (as Kadokawa Games) and in live-action and animated films (as Kadokawa Pictures). History Kadokawa Shoten was established on November 10, 1945, by Genyoshi Kadokawa. The company's first publication imprint, Kadokawa Bunko, was published in 1949. The company went public on April 2, 1954. In 1975, Haruki Kadokawa became the president of Kadokawa Shoten, following Genyoshi Kadokawa's death. On April 1, 2003, Kadokawa Shoten was renamed to Kadokawa Holdings, transferring the existing publishing businesses to Kadokawa Shoten. On July 1, 2006, the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hidari (illustrator)
is a Japanese illustrator born in Yokohama. He is primarily known as a light novel illustrator. His pseudonym and circle "Left Side" comes from the fact that he predominantly uses his left hand. He was awarded third place in the 2010 “Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!” illustrator ranking. Works Character design Games * '' Remember 11: The Age of Infinity'' * ''Atelier'' ** '' Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk'' ** '' Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky'' ** '' Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea'' * ''Toukiden'' ** ''Toukiden 2'' * ''Fire Emblem'' ** '' Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia'' ** ''Fire Emblem Heroes'' * ''Civilization Revolution 2+'' (Vita, Asian physical release only) * ''Fate/Grand Order'' Anime * ''Fractale'' * ''Kamiuta'' (concept design, character design, director) * ''Natsuiro Kiseki'' * '' Room Mate'' * '' Santa Company'' * ''Vividred Operation'' (concept design) Others * EXIT TUNES' Vocaloid MAYU * Lawson's Vocaloid Akikoloid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sound Horizon
Sound Horizon is a Japanese symphonic rock musical group with composer () as the leader and only permanent member. They describe themselves as a "fantasy band" and have released works that closely resemble classical suites. Their songs often revolve around historical events and classic fairytales. When creating music based on other people's stories, the band uses the name Linked Horizon.''Sound Horizon Official Site''Profile/ref> History Sound Horizon began with Revo releasing his music creations on the internet on his website in the late 1990s. In 2001, Sound Horizon participated in Comic Market as part of a dōjin music circle and released their first story CD, ''Chronicle'', an all-instrumental track CD, with occasional narration, background chorus and sound effects. The inclusion of actual singing began from their second release (''Thanatos'') onwards. Their subsequent works were released at Comic Market and M3. Sound Horizon's first major release was in 2004, with the al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
