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Dengeki Novel Prize
The is a literary award handed out annually (since 1994) by the Japanese publisher ASCII Media Works (formerly MediaWorks) for their Dengeki Bunko light novel imprint. The contest has discovered many popular and successful light novelists, like Kouhei Kadono and Yashichiro Takahashi. Originally called the Dengeki Game Novel Prize, the name was changed in 2003. The main Dengeki Novel Prize awards consist of the Grand Prize (¥3 million), Gold Prize (¥1 million) and Silver Prize (¥500,000). In addition to the money received, the winning novelists get their work published under Dengeki Bunko with the addition of an artist for the illustrated aspects of the light novels. However, if an entry is awarded the Media Works Bunko Prize, the winning novel will be published under ASCII Media Works' Media Works Bunko imprint, along with the author winning ¥1 million. Often, the name of the novel series is changed from what it was originally titled when it won the prize. There are over 5,000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Literary Award
A literary award or literary prize is an award presented in recognition of a particularly lauded literary piece or body of work. It is normally presented to an author. Organizations Most literary awards come with a corresponding award ceremony. Many awards are structured with one organization (usually a non-profit organization) as the presenter and public face of the award, and another organization as the financial sponsor or backer, who pays the prize remuneration and the cost of the ceremony and public relations, typically a corporate sponsor who may sometimes attach their name to the award (such as the Orange Prize). Types of awards There are awards for various writing formats including poetry and novels. Many awards are also dedicated to a certain genre of fiction or non-fiction writing (such as science fiction or politics). There are also awards dedicated to works in individual languages, such as the Miguel de Cervantes Prize (Spanish), the Camões Prize (Portuguese), the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiro Arikawa
is a female Japanese light novelist from Kōchi, Japan. Biography Arikawa was born on June 9, 1972 in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. She won the tenth annual Dengeki Novel Prize for new writers for ''Shio no Machi: Wish on My Precious'' in 2003, and the book was published the following year. It was praised for its love story between a heroine and hero divided by age and social status, and for its depiction of military structures. Although she is a light novelist, her books from her second work onwards have been published as hardbacks alongside more literary works, with Arikawa receiving special treatment in this respect from her publisher, MediaWorks. ''Shio no Machi'' was also later published in hardback. Her 2006 light novel ''Toshokan Sensō'' (The Library War) was named as ''Hon no Zasshis number one for entertainment for the first half of 2006, and came fifth in the '' Honya Taishō'' for that year, competing against ordinary novels. She has written about the Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Establishments In Japan
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Asato Asato
is a female Japanese novelist. The pen name Asato Asato is a combination of her real name (Toru Asakura) and eighty-eight. Career Asato started writing novels just before she entered junior high school. She initially submitted her work to the Kadokawa Beans Bunko Rookie Award, but when in 2014 her manuscript made it to the third round of the 2014 21st Dengeki Novel Prize, Asato started thinking about writing a novel that was "Dengeki Novel-esque." This novel would become the start of the '' 86 -Eighty Six-'' series. In 2016, ''86 -Eighty Six-'' won the 23rd Dengeki Novel Prize. Bibliography *'' 86 -Eighty Six-'' series (86-エイティシックス-) (Illustrated by Shirabii, published by 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 ..., 11 volumes) Refe ... [...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] |
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens
is a Japanese novel series written by Chiaki Kisaki and illustrated by Hako Ichiiro. ASCII Media Works have published nine volumes since 2014 under their Media Works Bunko imprint. The novel won the Grand Prize at the 20th annual Dengeki Novel Awards. A manga adaptation with art by Kisara Akino was serialized in Square Enix's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''G Fantasy'' between July 2016 and May 2017. It was collected in two ''tankōbon'' volumes. A second manga adaptation titled ''Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Dai 2-Shō'', with art by Chiako Nagaoka, was launched on August 18, 2017 in the same magazine. It was collected in two ''tankōbon'' volumes. An anime television series adaptation by Satelight aired from January 12 to March 30, 2018. Characters ; : :A detective who runs his own agency called the Banba Detective Office. Born and raised in Hakata, he loves Tonkotsu ramen, Mentaiko, and baseball. He is also the identity of the famous assassin known as The Niwaka Samurai. ; : ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zero Kara Hajimeru Mahō No Sho
is a Japanese light novel series written by Kakeru Kobashiri and illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma. The light novel won the Grand Prize at the 20th annual Dengeki Novel Awards. ASCII Media Works has published it in eleven volumes from February 2014 to December 10, 2017. The series has received a manga adaptation illustrated by Takashi Iwasaki. A spin-off manga series, has also been published and illustrated by Yasuoka. An anime television series adaptation by White Fox aired between April 10, 2017 and June 26, 2017. Plot It is the year 526 of the Liturgical calendar. Witches and their sorcery are notorious throughout the land, though knowledge of the existence of magic remains elusive. A half-man, half-beast mercenary, his kind scorned by the populace, dreams day and night of becoming a human. However, his fateful encounter one day with a witch by the name of Zero turns his dreams into reality. She offers to turn him human if he will escort her as her guard on her search fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Devil Is A Part-Timer!
is a Japanese light novel series written by Satoshi Wagahara, with illustrations by Oniku (written as 029). ASCII Media Works has published the series in Japan, while Yen Press has published the series in North America. The story is about Satan seeking to conquer the world of Ente Isla, but when confronted by the Hero Emilia, he is forced to retreat through a gate that transports him to modern day Tokyo, Japan. To survive and find a way to return to Ente Isla, Satan adopts the name Sadao Maou and gains part-time employment at a fast food restaurant called MgRonald's, a parody of McDonald's. There have been two manga adaptations published by ASCII Media Works in ''Dengeki Daioh'' and ''Dengeki Maoh''. A 13-episode anime adaptation produced by White Fox and directed by Naoto Hosoda aired from April to June 2013. A second season produced by 3Hz and directed by Daisuke Tsukushi aired from July to September 2022. A sequel is set to premiere in 2023. Plot The Demon Lord Satan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ro-Kyu-Bu!
is a Japanese light novel series written by Sagu Aoyama and illustrated by Tinkle. ASCII Media Works published 15 novels between February 2009 to July 2015. The series follows a high school freshman Subaru Hasegawa who becomes the coach of a grade school's girls' basketball team after his own basketball club is disbanded for a year due to a scandal. Three manga adaptations and three PlayStation Portable visual novel games were produced. A 12-episode anime television series, animated by Project No.9 and Studio Blanc, aired between July and September 2011. A 12-episode second season titled ''Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS'', animated solely by Project No.9, aired between July and September 2013. Plot High school freshman Subaru Hasegawa is forced to stop playing basketball at his school for a while when the team captain gets himself involved in a scandal for being suspected of sexually abusing a little girl, and the club is disbanded for a year. His aunt, Mihoshi Takamura, then assigns h ... [...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] |
Hikaru Sugii
is a Japanese light novel author. In 2005, his debut work ''Hime no Miko'' won the Silver Prize at the 12th Dengeki Novel Prize. Works * Hime no Miko (Dengeki Bunko, February 2006 ~ ) * Kami-sama no Memo-chō (Dengeki Bunko, 8 Volumes, January 2007 ~ September 10, 2014) * Sayonara Piano Sonata (Dengeki Bunko, 4 Volumes + 1 Bonus, November 2007 ~ October 2009) * Shizume no Itaka (Ichijinsha Bunko, May 2008 ~ ) * Sakura Familia! (Ichijinsha Bunko, August 2008 ~ ) * Bakerano! (GA Bunko, September 2008 ~ ) * The Sword Queen and The Branded Child (MF Bunko J, April 2009 ~ ) * Subete no Ai ga Yurusareru Shima (Media Works Bunko, December 2009) * Shion no Ketsuzoku (Ichijinsha Bunko, March 2010 ~) * Owaru Sekai no Album (ASCII Media Works, October 2010) * Hanasakeru Aerial Force (Gagaga Bunko, February 2011) * Seitokai Tantei Kirika (Kondansha, 4 Volumes, December 2011 ~ ) * Gakusei Shoujo (楽聖少女) (Dengeki Bunko is a publishing imprint affiliated with the Japanese publishin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
