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GA Bunko
is a publishing label affiliated with the Japanese publishing company SB Creative, a subsidiary of Softbank. It was established in January 2006 and is a light novel A light novel (, Hepburn: ''raito noberu'') is a style of young adult novel primarily targeting high school and middle school students. The term "light novel" is a '' wasei-eigo'', or a Japanese term formed from words in the English languag ... label. The label is aimed at males in their teens to their twenties. Light novels published under GA Bunko 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z External links''GA Bunkos official website {{in lang, ja Book publishing company imprints Light novel labels SoftBank Group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north toward the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, and Taiwan in the south. Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire, and spans Japanese archipelago, an archipelago of List of islands of Japan, 6852 islands covering ; the five main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu (the "mainland"), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa Island, Okinawa. Tokyo is the Capital of Japan, nation's capital and largest city, followed by Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Kyoto. Japan is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eleventh most populous country in the world, as well as one of the List of countries and dependencies by population density, most densely populated and Urbanization by country, urbanized. About three-fourths of Geography of Japan, the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūichi Suzumoto
is a male Japanese novelist originally from Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Japan, though he now lives in Osaka, Japan. As of 2006, he works for Aquaplus, known for being the publishing company of Leaf. Before going to Leaf, Suzumoto worked at the publishing company VisualArt's as a scenario writer for brands under the company. He is notable for having had a hand in the production of three Key visual novels: ''Air'', ''Clannad'', and '' Planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet''. Career After graduating from high school Shizuoka Prefecture Shitsu Shimizu East High School, Suzumoto entered a novel he wrote called into Shueisha's sixteenth Cobalt Novel Prize in 1991 and won first prize. The following year in March 1992, Shueisha published Suzumoto's novel under their ''Cobalt Bunko'' label. In 1998, Suzumoto's novel tied in second in the tenth Japan Fantasy Novel Award competition. In 1999, Key released their first visual novel '' Kanon''; the game had such an impact on Suzumoto that he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiyotaka Haimura
is a Japanese game character designer and manga style artist best known for his work on the ''A Certain Magical Index'' series. Works Illustration *''A Certain Magical Index'' *'' Sprite Spiegel'' *''Maid Deka'' *'' Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Sword Oratoria'' *'' Last Round Arthurs: Scum Arthur and Heretic Merlin'' *'' Qualidea Code'' Character design *'' Hotel ergriffen'' (2001) *'' Kokyu Shohu'' (2002) *'' Minato Genso'' (2003) *'' Yume Miru Kusuri: A Drug That Makes You Dream'' (2005) *''Fire Emblem Heroes is a free-to-play tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for Android and iOS. The game is a mobile spin-off of the '' Fire Emblem'' series featuring its characters, and was released on February ...'' (2017) External links rainbow spectrum(Kiyotaka Haimura's website) Pixiv profile(Kiyotaka Haimura's artist profile) 1973 births Living people Japanese illustrators {{illustrat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maid Deka
is a Japanese light novel series written by Yūji Hayami and illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura. The first novel was released on April 15, 2006, and as of July 15, 2009, nine volumes have been published by SoftBank Creative under their GA Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation by Michiko Usami was serialized on Flex Comix's free web comic ''FlexComix Blood'' and ''FlexComix Next''. A TV drama adaptation aired in July 2009 on TV Asahi. TV series ''Maid Deka'' was broadcast on TV Asahi in 11 episodes from June 26 to September 11, 2009. The series starred Saki Fukuda as maid Aoi Wakatsuki who is actually an undercover detective sent to investigate crimes at wealthy estates. The official English title is Housemaid Cop. Cast * Saki Fukuda as Aoi Wakatsuki * Ryuuji Harada as Inspector Toshiaki Kaido * Koji Matoba as Masaharu Kaji * Yoko Oshima as Sakura Tsubouchi * Toru Shinagawa as Asakusa * Megumi Nakayama as Reiko Momose * Reon Kadena , also known as Leon Kadena or Minamo Ku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Light Novel No Tanoshii Kakikata
is a Japanese light novel written by Tōru Honda and illustrated by Kasumu Kirino. It was adapted into a live action film in 2010. Cast * Maasa Sudo as Tsurugi Yabusame * Hisanori Satō as Yakumo Atae * Ayana Taketatsu as Yūna Ichigo * Arisa Noto as Kokona Atae * Mariko Kouda as Marumi Atae * Hiroki Suzuki as Kiyomaro Ishikiri See also Travellers and Magicians ''Travellers and Magicians''; Wylie: ''chang hub thengs gcig gi 'khrul snang''; literally: "''once upon a time hallucinating on a sip of wine''" is a 2003 Bhutanese Dzongkha-language film written and directed by Khyentse Norbu, writer and direc ... References External linksOfficial website * 2008 Japanese novels GA Bunko Light novels 2010s Japanese films {{2000s-light-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuri Narushima
is a Japanese manga artist best known for her series ''Planet Ladder'', licensed in English by Tokyopop, and '' The Young Magician'', licensed in English by CMX. Narushima is a member of the dōjinshi circle Comodo. Bibliography Manga *''Replica Master'' (1996, Shinshokan) *'' The Young Magician'' (1996–2005, serialized in ''Wings Comics'', Shinshokan) *''Genjuu Bunsho'' (1996–2005, serialized in ''Wings Comics'', Shinshokan) *''Planet Ladder'' (1998–2003, serialized in ''Crimson'', Sobisha/Shueisha) *''Shinazu No Agito'' (2000–2004, serialized in ''Ultra Jump'', Shueisha) *''Shounen Kaiki'' (2000–2005, serialized in ''Asuka'', Kadokawa Shoten) *''Tetsuichi'' (2005–present, serialized in ''Comic Zero Sum'', Ichijinsha is a Japanese publishing company focused on manga-related publication, including magazines and books. The company was first established in August 1992 as a limited company under the name Studio DNA whose main purpose was to edit shōnen mang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakao
Kakao ( ko, 카카오) is a South Korean internet company that was established in 2010. It formed as a result of a merger between Daum (web portal), Daum Communications and the original Kakao Inc. In 2014, the company was renamed Daum Kakao. The company rebranded once more in 2015, reverting simply to ''Kakao''. In May 2015, the company acquired Path (social network), Path, an American social media company that had become successful in Indonesia. In January 2016, Kakao acquired a 76.4% stake in Kakao M, LOEN Entertainment, a large South Korean entertainment company, for $1.5 billion. It was later rebranded as Kakao M. The company has gained further prominence from KakaoTalk, a free mobile instant messaging Application software, application for smartphones with text and call features. By May 2017, the app had 220 million registered users and 47 million active monthly users. As of March 2022, the company is competing with Naver for No.1 position in the Japanese Webcomic, web comi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inō-Battle Wa Nichijō-kei No Naka De
aka InoBato is a Japanese light novel series written by Kōta Nozomi with illustrations by 029. SB Creative has published it in thirteen volumes from 2012 to 2018 under their GA Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Kōsuke Kurose was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's ''Comp Ace'' from September 2013 to February 2015 and compiled in four volumes. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation by Trigger aired in Japan between October 6 and December 22, 2014. Plot The story focuses on Senkō High School's Literature Club, whose five members; Jurai, Tomoyo, Hatoko, Sayumi, and Chifuyu, have all somehow developed superpowers. Their superpowers have now become a part of their everyday lives as they battle against others wielding similar powers while struggling through growing up. Characters Literature Club members ; : :The main protagonist, who has a notable case of 'chunibyo' (eighth grader syndrome), which he maintains even after getting actual superpowers. As such, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hundred (novel Series)
is a Japanese light novel series written by Jun Misaki and illustrated by Nekosuke Ōkuma. SB Creative published 16 novels between November 15, 2012 and October 15, 2018 under their GA Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Sasayuki was serialized in Fujimi Shobo's ''Monthly Dragon Age'' magazine. An anime television series adaptation, produced by Production IMS and directed by Tomoki Kobayashi, aired from April to June 2016. Plot "Hundreds" are a kind of weapon that get their name from their ability to change into many different forms, and are the only thing that can counter the mysterious life forms called Savage that are attacking Earth. Those who can wield a Hundred are sought out to be made into Slayers, trained individuals who can use them in combat. To become a Slayer, Hayato Kisaragi successfully enrolls in the marine academy city ship Little Garden. However he feels a strange yet familiar sense of incongruity towards Emile Crossford, his roommate who somehow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jū Ayakura
is a Japanese illustrator primarily of light novels, although he has worked on one video game. Works ;Novels *''Hanamori'' *''Ichigoiro Kinku'' *''The Ideal Sponger Life'' *''Imagine Hiseki'' *''Spice and Wolf is a Japanese light novel series written by Isuna Hasekura, with illustrations by Jū Ayakura. ASCII Media Works has published 23 novels since February 2006 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. ASCII Media Works reported that as of Octo ...'' ;Games *''Angel Bullet'' *'' Last Bullet'' External linksJū Ayakura's personal website * Japanese illustrators Living people 1981 births Artists from Kyoto Prefecture Place of birth missing (living people) Video game artists {{japan-artist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haiyore! Nyaruko-san
, also known as ''Nyaruko-san: Another Crawling Chaos'', is a Japanese light novel series written by Manta Aisora and illustrated by Koin. It was inspired by H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos. The series' twelve volumes were published by Soft Bank Creative under their GA Bunko imprint between April 2009 and March 2014. A flash animation, flash-animated original video animation (OVA) by DLE (company), DLE titled ''Haiyore! Nyaruko'' was published in between October 2009 and March 2010, followed by a television series, ''Haiyore! Nyaruko: Remember My Mr. Lovecraft'', which aired in Japan between December 2010 and February 2011. An anime television series by Xebec (studio), Xebec aired in Japan between April and June 2012 and a second season aired between April and June 2013. An OVA was released in 2015. Two manga adaptations have been produced. A video game adaptation, developed by 5pb. for PlayStation Vita was released in Japan in May 2013. Synopsis The story of ''Hai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
