Review: Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora
18 Oct 2007 45 Comments
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A review of the "Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora" light novel series. Fans of this series call it "Hantsuki" for short.
Japanese title: 半分の月がのぼる空
English title: Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora
Author: Hashimoto Tsumugu
Illustrator: Yamamoto Keiji
Available volumes: 8 volumes (finished)
Publisher: MediaWorks
Label: Dengeki Bunko
"Hantsuki" is set in Ise, the most famous shrine town in Japan.
The heroine, Rika, has a severe heart complication.
Yuichi, the hero of the story, is hospitalized with hepatitis A and gets introduced to Rika. She is beautiful but selfish, hard to please. Even the doctors and nurses can't control her. At first, Rika gives him the cold shoulder; but then one day, Yuichi rents her book, and they gradually become close.
Hashimoto Tsumugu has also written "Battle Ship Girl", "River's End", "Mofu Obake to Kinyoubi no Kaidan(Blanket Monster and Friday Stairs)".
Reviewed by: wakataka423
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Oct 22 2007 @ 02:45:19
Well i am searching for the english adaption, but i guess noone licensed in the english-speaking area? Does anyone might know where i can get the whole work (not Anime) of Hantsuki? Light Novel or Manga Version in english.
To the story following the anime. I like it. I wish there will be a happy end. But it might not be come true no matter how strong i wish or think positive of it, it might be a only a half moon in the end.
Oct 23 2007 @ 08:57:40
This light novel series hasn't been licensed by any english publishing company. The manga and anime adaptation of the light novel series haven't been licensed too.
I loved the anime too, and I also wish that the light novel series gets licensed. I'm hoping some company will license the anime series, which might generate more interest in the series, and that will lead to the licensing of the light novel series.
Nov 16 2007 @ 12:50:24
Ahhh you and I both. All those great animes that are made from novels should be known to the world. Hanbun no tsuki ga noboru sora is one and ...... Ginban kaleidoscope is another.
May 01 2008 @ 01:16:46
Hi Im really sorry for just asking you this randomly but for the last few months I have been searching for the light novels of "Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora" and still have not turned up any results and i would like to know if you know if theirs a site that i can get them at even if they are in a diffrent language. Thank you
May 10 2008 @ 08:43:03
All I can find are the color pictures. Here they are:
http://my.dek-d.com/Inoue_Yue/gallery/?gid=8436094&page=1
Hope this will help.
Jul 31 2010 @ 05:13:19
I've actually also been searching. Did you ever find them? Or are they lost in cyberspace..
Oct 07 2009 @ 12:54:15
Hey,
Great post. I kinda stumbled upon your blog and now I've added it to my bookmarks.
Interesting stuff.
Best,
Dana
Jan 15 2008 @ 02:35:37
Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora is a really great anime... I hope they can license the light novel because just watching the anime isn't enough.
Feb 05 2008 @ 02:17:54
I so wish i could read the volumes. I'm just dying to get my hands on them in English! *sigh* i guess i'll have to play the waiting game... i think i'm actually going to be the volumes of les thibault because of this story.
May 20 2008 @ 04:08:58
If you're dying to get your hands on the title, flood US licensors like Tokyopop or others with email demanding they license it, or you can organize a petition campaign. It's proven to work for getting Japanese video game licensed here.
Jul 02 2008 @ 03:38:56
Any idea where can we buy this novel in Australia?
Sep 10 2008 @ 05:49:17
Oh! I love it! Thank you!!
Sep 17 2008 @ 05:04:40
I love the series. It's just too good.
Sep 24 2008 @ 09:46:44
I actually purchased this through import. It was a good read. Slowly but surely I'll finish all volumes!
Does anyone know if there's an anime of this? I couldn't find a link to DVDs no matter where I looked...
Nov 05 2008 @ 09:47:53
What is aftereffects? and can you make it into english?? please email how at carrie338@slipstream.co.uk
much appreciated! =)
Nov 06 2008 @ 09:32:16
Translation is simple in Adobe After effects, get the transcripts of the movie and translate it on the net. Then just make text appear over the animation. I do something similar for my Manga collection and favorite songs.
Nov 06 2008 @ 12:03:48
i just love this manga character :)
i have a huge collection and a shrine dedicated to it :D
Nov 07 2008 @ 09:59:50
Any idea where can we buy this novel in Australia?
Nov 24 2008 @ 07:06:44
Hi everyone,
im a huge fan of Hanbun. Watched the series 4 times. :-)
(To late,)I just discovered today, that there are 8! novels out.
I live in germany. Can someone give me a tip, where to buy them?(Dont worry, i can read english, like you can see)
That would save this year to a freaking good year.
I will check this page out more often or if you want to send me an e-mail, > mail@sawamura.de <
Thanks a lot and i realy hope, i will be able to read them all. :-)
Dec 17 2008 @ 08:23:47
I really love these stories and would definitely like them in english. Having english subtitles are no fun. Can anyone recommend some site where I can get these online and in english.
Thanks
Dec 29 2008 @ 01:55:20
To be very true, It is really difficult to find such stuff in English and I am wondered that where could I purchase such stuff? I am happy to have internet access all the time because there are many places where I find information about these books and novels.
Jan 06 2009 @ 02:24:03
is that possible to order via internet online ?
Jan 24 2009 @ 08:30:47
Like many people, im still looking for the english novels of Hanbun.. I asked many friends, some of them live in Japan and they told me, there are no english yet... If someone has them anyway, please post, where you got them.. The anime is awsomeness and toutching... To think they are 8! novels out but cant read them makes me crazy.. :-/
Feb 16 2009 @ 10:36:01
Very nice, thank you. I got mine through Amazon and i think it's just wonderful.
Feb 21 2009 @ 01:01:27
I think, if someone posts here, that he found hanbun IN ENGLISH on ebay or amazon.com, im not beliving without a link.
I searched for 2 hours now, but only found the original japnese ones.
If someone has any clue/idea, where to order them, please post the link as well. I dont mind, where they come from.
These books are rare so i think more rare to get them in english. I dont even have a clue, if an english version excist or will ever excist.
Feb 28 2009 @ 09:30:07
wakataka423 nice job I am a big fan of Hanbun.
maripili
May 30 2009 @ 02:38:36
I am looking out for getting me a copy of this book. Where can I find it?
Jun 04 2009 @ 02:41:30
I have recently read the English translation. An outstanding novel is the least I can say.
Jun 07 2009 @ 10:35:54
George,
is it possible that you can post the source, where you get the english translation of Hanbun light novel, please? That would be so great cause im a huge fan of Hanbun and realy want to buy/order all 8 volumes of the novels. :-)
May 29 2010 @ 11:46:35
in english??
where did you find it? please let me know...
by the way
I'm a loyal member of both e-bay and amazon, and I pretty sure there isn't single translation there.,,,
cheers...
Jun 08 2009 @ 05:05:59
Get it through Amazon - thats where I got it from.
Jun 26 2009 @ 06:08:07
Cool post dude. I really like the picture, great animation.
Jul 24 2009 @ 05:17:17
I like it alot.
Aug 13 2009 @ 06:26:04
really great anime...
Aug 22 2009 @ 10:48:53
I recently purchased the book from Amazon and had a nice time reading it. Thanks! - Simon
Aug 29 2009 @ 03:17:03
What an excellent post. I love this kind of anime stuff. Keep up the good work.
Sep 17 2009 @ 05:51:18
I am a fan of this kind of anime, and this one seems very interresting. Anyone know where I could find and english copy of the episodes? I am in the process of learning some asiatic language, but for now I will have to stick with english versions :(
Oct 26 2009 @ 04:19:31
Nice post.These books are rare so i think more rare to get them in english. I dont even have a clue, if an english version excist or will ever excist.Thanks.
Nov 13 2009 @ 11:18:47
Hi. This Article is very helpful for me..
Thank you very much..
Have good days friend..
Dec 10 2009 @ 02:39:19
Great review. Thanks for posting this.
Jan 23 2010 @ 05:41:08
Good topic to read, i have also read a novel of Hashimoto Tsumugu before. He is a good author, but generally his books are not available.
May 19 2010 @ 09:08:52
I love this kind of stuff. I've always been a fan of anime, and this is incredible!
May 29 2010 @ 11:42:32
I search on the internet for a long time, but I can't find any english translation..
if any of you by any chance find an english translation of this novel, make sure to share it here, or gimme the link to zilla_project@live.com
cheers...
Jun 29 2010 @ 10:17:20
but really what women isnt though and hard to please, thats what makes her so awesome :P
Aug 27 2010 @ 06:00:47
great post
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