August, 2008

Asura Cryin' to Get a Manga Adaptation

According to the October issue of Dengeki Daioh magazine (released on August 27th, 2008), the light novel series Asura Cryin' (Asura Klein) by Mikumo Gakuto (author) and Watanuki Nao (illustrator) will be getting a manga adaptation that will start serialization from the next issue of the magazine (the November issue).

The manga will be drawn by Akizuki Ryou (the mangaka of the Uchuu no Stellvia manga).

Source: Muhyojo

New Sensual Adult Novel Label; Real Dream Bunko

In June 2008, The japanese publisher Kill Time Communication started (NSFW) a new adult light novel label that's titled "Real Dream Bunko". The new label is described as a sensual novel label. Currently 4 novels have been published under this label, which can be seen on the label's website. (NSFW)

Kill Time Communication also publishes adult light novels under the adult labels "2D Dream Novels" and "2D Dream Bunko", and publishes the monthly adult light novel magazine "2D Dream Magazine".

Softbank Creative to Start a New Light Novel Magazine

Softbank Creative will be starting a new magazine titled "GA Magazine" (GAマガジン), that's described to be stuffed with the charm of the light novel label GA Bunko.

The magazine will contain the following light novels serializations:
1)Newly written material of already published GA Bunko light novels:

"Oto x Maho" by Shirase Shuu (author) and Yasu (illustrator).

"EX!" by Oda Kyoudai (author) and Uki (illustrator).

"Radical Elements" (one shot) by Shiratori Shirou (author) and Katoh Haruaki (illustrator).

"Storage Over" (one shot) by Nakao Hiroshi (author) and Takura Toworu (illustrator).

"Hare ta Sora ni Kujira" (one shot) by Onoshi Science (author) and refeia (illustrator).

"Shamrock" (one shot) by Sawagami Miya (author) and Nishiwaki Yuri (illustrator).

"Otonari no Mahou Tsukai" (one shot) by Shinosaki Sami (author) and Otani Osamu (illustrator).

"Johnpei to Boku to" (one shot) by Oonishi Kagaku (author) and Ginpachi (illustrator).

2)New light novel series:

"Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Sariel to Nanatsu no Shigoto" by Azano Kouhei (author) and Kazuaki (illustrator).

"Maboroshi Kuni Senki CROW" by Godai Yuu (author) and Yamamoto Yamato (illustrator).

The magazine will also serialize manga adaptations of GA Bunko light novels:

"Maid Deka" by Usami Michiko (original work: Hayami Yuji).

"Surveillance Manual" by Sanada Taketo (original work: Seki Ryouko).

"Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Seaside Blue" by Usatsuka Eiji (original work: Toshihiko Tsukiji).

And will also contain many new illustrations by splendid illustrators: Kurahana Chinatsu, Taira Tsukune, Miyama Waka.

The first issue of "GA Magazine" is scheduled for release on August 9th, 2008.

Source: GA News