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Dengeki Bunko
is a publishing imprint affiliated with the Japanese publishing company ASCII Media Works (formerly MediaWorks). It was established in June 1993 with the publication of '' Hyōryū Densetsu Crystania'' volume one, and is a light novel imprint aimed at a male audience. The editors in charge of this imprint have a reputation for welcoming new authors, and hold a yearly contest, the ''Dengeki Novel Prize'', to discover new talent. The eighth volume of ''Kino's Journey'', originally published in October 2004, was Dengeki Bunko's 1,000th published novel. As of September 2010, Dengeki Bunko has published over 2,000 light novels; the 2,000th novel was volume one of Yuyuko Takemiya's '' Golden Time''. Several publications from Dengeki Bunko were later adapted into anime series, including ''Kino's Journey'', ''Shakugan no Shana'', ''A Certain Magical Index'' and ''Sword Art Online'' among others. After MediaWorks' light novel magazine '' Dengeki hp'' was discontinued, a new magazine enti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dengeki Bunko
is a publishing imprint affiliated with the Japanese publishing company ASCII Media Works (formerly MediaWorks). It was established in June 1993 with the publication of '' Hyōryū Densetsu Crystania'' volume one, and is a light novel imprint aimed at a male audience. The editors in charge of this imprint have a reputation for welcoming new authors, and hold a yearly contest, the ''Dengeki Novel Prize'', to discover new talent. The eighth volume of ''Kino's Journey'', originally published in October 2004, was Dengeki Bunko's 1,000th published novel. As of September 2010, Dengeki Bunko has published over 2,000 light novels; the 2,000th novel was volume one of Yuyuko Takemiya's '' Golden Time''. Several publications from Dengeki Bunko were later adapted into anime series, including ''Kino's Journey'', ''Shakugan no Shana'', ''A Certain Magical Index'' and ''Sword Art Online'' among others. After MediaWorks' light novel magazine '' Dengeki hp'' was discontinued, a new magazine enti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Author
An author is the writer of a book, article, play, mostly written work. A broader definition of the word "author" states: "''An author is "the person who originated or gave existence to anything" and whose authorship determines responsibility for what was created''." Typically, the first owner of a copyright is the person who created the work, i.e. the author. If more than one person created the work (i.e., multiple authors), then a case of joint authorship takes place. The copyright laws are have minor differences in various jurisdictions across the United States. The United States Copyright Office, for example, defines copyright as "a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of 'original works of authorship.'" Legal significance of authorship Holding the title of "author" over any "literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, rcertain other intellectual works" gives rights to this person, the owner of the copyright, especially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitoma Iruma
is a Japanese writer and light novel author, best known for creating ''Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl'' and the yuri series '' Adachi and Shimamura'', both of which have received anime and manga adaptations. He is also known for having written ''Regarding Saeki Sayaka'', a light novel spinoff series of Nio Nakatani's manga '' Bloom Into You''. He was born in Gifu Prefecture. Works Dengeki Bunko * (Illustrator: Hidari) * (Illustrator: Buriki) * (Illustrator: Hidari) * (Illustrator: Buriki) * (Illustrator: Non) * (Illustrator: Nio Nakatani is a Japanese manga artist. She is best known for creating the Yuri (genre), yuri manga series ''Bloom Into You'', which has been a commercial success and spawned a media franchise encompassing an anime, light novels, a stage play, and an anthol ...) * (Illustrator: Nio Nakatani) Media Works Bunko * * * (Illustrator: Atsuya Uki) * * (Illustrator: Atsuya Uki) * (Illustrator: Hidari) * (Illustrator: Hidari) * (I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adachi To Shimamura
is a Japanese ''yuri'' light novel series written by Hitoma Iruma and illustrated by Non, which began serialization in October 2012 in ASCII Media Works' ''Dengeki Bunko Magazine'' and is published under the Dengeki Bunko imprint. The light novels are licensed for English release in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. The series has been adapted into two manga series, and an anime television series adaptation by Tezuka Productions aired from October to December 2020. Plot First-year high school students Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura encounter each other by chance one day while skipping class, and become friends. Over time, Adachi develops romantic feelings for Shimamura, which she has significant difficulty expressing, while Shimamura feels like Adachi is merely a friend to her. The series follows their relationship and the emerging romance which gradually develops as Adachi gathers the courage to open up further to Shimamura. Characters ; : :A first-year high ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reki Kawahara
is a Japanese light novel author. He is best known as the creator of ''Sword Art Online'' and '' Accel World'', both of which have been adapted into anime. He has also written '' The Isolator''. Career Kawahara wrote the first volume of ''Sword Art Online'' in 2001 as a competition entry for the 2002 ASCII Media Works , but refrained from submitting it as he had exceeded the page limit; he instead published it as a web novel under the pen name .Afterword of the first light novel volume Over time, he added three further main arcs and several short stories, which like the first arc Aincrad, were later adapted into the light novels. Kawahara entered the first ''Accel World'' novel into ASCII Media Works' 15th Dengeki Novel Prize in 2008 and the novel won the Grand Prize. The first novel was published by ASCII Media Works on February 10, 2009 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. As of March 10, 2022, 26 volumes have been published. An anime series debuted in April 2012. After gain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accel World
is a Japanese light novel series written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by HiMA. The series began publication in ASCII Media Works' ''Dengeki Bunko'' imprint from February 2009 and is licensed in North America by Yen Press. Two manga series began serialization in ''Dengeki Bunko Magazine'' from May 2010, with another series beginning serialization in '' Dengeki Daioh'' in January 2013. An anime adaptation by Sunrise aired in Japan between April and September 2012. An English-language version began streaming on Viz Media's Neon Alley service from April 2013. Two video games were released for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 in September 2012, and January 2013, each containing an original video animation episode. An anime film titled '' Accel World: Infinite Burst'' featuring an original story by Kawahara premiered in Japan in July 2016. Plot Haruyuki "Haru" Arita is a short, overweight boy who is frequently ridiculed by delinquents at the Umesato Junior High ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunaho Tobe
is a Japanese freelance illustrator and character designer. She began her career with the video game company Compile. During her time at Compile, she designed the characters for the company's DiskStation games '' Apple Sauce: Anoko to Natsu Matsuri'' and '' Float Land no Otogi Banashi'', and illustrated numerous projects for the company. She later left Compile and became a freelance illustrator, working on numerous projects, including illustrating light novels and designing games for companies such as Sting. In 2005, she provided the character designs to the anime series '' Zettai Shōnen''. Works *''Dengeki PlayStation'' (illustration of frontispiece, ''Dengeki yonkoma'', cover) *'' Puyo Puyon'' (key animation, CG) *'' Chocolate Kiss'' (character design, key illustrations) *'' Reveal Fantasia'' (character design, illustrations) *''Kyō no Wanko'' (character design and illustrations) *'' Zettai Shōnen'' (original character design) *'' Dept. Heaven Series'' (Episodes I, II and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Absolute Boy
is a 26-episode Japanese anime television series, produced by Ajia-do Animation Works and Bandai Visual, which first aired on NHK between and Directed by Tomomi Mochizuki and written by Kazunori Itō, the series featured character designs by Sunaho Tobe, who also illustrated the series' light novel adaptation, which was serialized in ''Dengeki Bunko is a publishing imprint affiliated with the Japanese publishing company ASCII Media Works (formerly MediaWorks). It was established in June 1993 with the publication of '' Hyōryū Densetsu Crystania'' volume one, and is a light novel imprint ai ...'' between August 10 and December 10, 2005. Plot Summer Arc The first twelve episodes of the series focus on the day-to-day life of Ayumu Aizawa as he visits his father, a veterinarian, at a small town in the countryside. Ayumu has spent his visit thus far aimlessly biking across the valley, but a chance meeting with a girl named Miku sends him searching for a long-lost friend of hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yashichiro Takahashi
is a Japanese novelist best known for the creation of the ''Shakugan no Shana'' series. ''Shakugan no Shana'' was adapted into a radio drama, manga, anime, and a video game. In addition, it was adapted into an anime film on April 21, 2007. Takahashi also made another series titled ''A/B Extreme'', which won Honorable mention in the eighth Dengeki Novel Prize. Most of his work includes references to the tokusatsu . Works *''A/B Extreme'' (2002–2004) **''A/B Extreme - CASE-314 Emperor'' **''A/B Extreme - Mask of Nicolaus '' **''A/B Extreme - Dream of Abraxas'' *''Shakugan no Shana , also known simply as , is a Japanese light novel series written by Yashichiro Takahashi with illustrations by Noizi Ito. ASCII Media Works published 26 novels from November 2002 to November 2012 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. The ...'' (2002–2012) **22 main novels and 4 short story collections *''Kanae no Hoshi'' (2014-?) ;Others *'' Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-Chan desu'' (collecti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamato Yamamoto
is a Japanese manga artist most notable for providing the illustrations for the Kentarō Katayama's light novel series ''Kure-nai'', as well as creating the related manga. Yamamoto has also been the illustrator for the manga series ''Seraph of the End''. Works *''9S'' vol. 1–9, SS, Memories (light novel) *'' Denpa teki na Kanojo'' vol. 1–3 (light novel) *''Kure-nai'' vol. 1–4 (light novel) *''Kure-nai'' vol. 1–10 (manga, '' Jump SQ.'') *''Seraph of the End'', vol. 1–21, present (manga ''Jump SQ , also written as , is a Japanese monthly '' shōnen'' manga magazine. Published by Shueisha, the magazine premiered on November 2, 2007 as a replacement for ''Monthly Shōnen Jump'', another manga anthology that Shueisha discontinued in June of t ...'') References External links * Yamato Yamamoto mangaat Media Arts Database Japanese illustrators Living people 1983 births Manga artists from Ibaraki Prefecture {{manga-artist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
86 (novel Series)
is a Japanese science fiction light novel series written by Asato Asato and illustrated by Shirabii. It began publication by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint in February 2017. The series is licensed in North America by Yen Press. A manga adaptation illustrated by Motoki Yoshihara was serialized in Square Enix's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Young Gangan'' from February 2018 to June 2021, with two spin-off manga series—''86: Operation High School'' by Suzume Somemiya and ''86: Fragmental Neoteny''—being serialized in Media Factory's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Comic Alive'' from June 2020 to August 2021 and from April 2021 to October 2022, respectively. An anime television series adaptation by A-1 Pictures aired from April 2021 to March 2022. Plot The Republic of San Magnolia has been at war with the Empire of Giad for nine years. Though it initially suffered devastating losses to the Empire's autonomous mechanized Legions, the Republic has s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzuhito Yasuda
is a Japanese manga artist and illustrator. He is known as the creator of ''Yozakura Quartet'' and for illustrating the light novel series ''Durarara!!'' and ''Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?'', all of which have been adapted into anime series. He is also the character designer for the '' Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor'' video game series and '' Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth''. Biography Suzuhito began drawing when he was 19 years old, after being inspired by Range Murata's pictures. As an illustrator he usually works with novels; providing the cover art and illustrations. He also makes logo designs for companies and games. Atlus hired him to design the characters from '' Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor'' and '' Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2'' to appeal to a new audience. Works Character design Games *'' Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor'' *''Unchained Blades'' *'' Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2'' *'' Digimon World Re:Digitize'' *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
