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
Comments
- Test (not verified)Mon, 2007-10-22 14:45
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.
- NeoSamTue, 2007-10-23 08:57
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.
- Minimoto (not verified)Fri, 2007-11-16 00:50
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.
- Anonymous (not verified)Thu, 2008-05-01 01:16
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
- Ketchup (not verified)Sat, 2008-05-10 20:43
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.
- l'il angel(?) (not verified)Tue, 2008-01-15 14:35
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.
- Electronic Piano Lessons (not verified)Tue, 2009-01-06 10:54
Most anime adapted from the manga are pretty good, but always summarized in some way to keep them compact. I've yet to find an English version of this.
- Nicholas (not verified)Tue, 2008-02-05 02:17
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.
- YinMaster (not verified)Tue, 2008-05-20 16:08
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.
- Graviola (not verified)Wed, 2008-07-02 03:38
Any idea where can we buy this novel in Australia?
- Prismacolor Verithin Diameter Lead (not verified)Sun, 2008-07-06 09:27
I wish i could watch that, but it sounds like it's hard to find it in english. Oh well. What else is new with anime.
- Custom Term Paper (not verified)Wed, 2008-08-06 06:16
I couldnt find this novel in english :(
- Aruba all inclusive (not verified)Fri, 2008-08-08 06:01
You can get this novel in Amazon for sure or other online stores. It is a pretty cool storyline.
- Warhammer Online (not verified)Tue, 2008-08-12 13:08
Seems great :)
- Term Paper Help (not verified)Fri, 2008-08-15 03:11
I was searching online on different stores and I got it on amazon thank you
Regards
- Stop Smoking Laser (not verified)Mon, 2008-08-18 23:24
Great, also got it through Amazon, I am not dissappointed.
- Course Work (not verified)Wed, 2008-08-27 09:37
yes I love this novel, thank you
- Thesis Help (not verified)Wed, 2008-08-27 10:03
I didnt like this novel, not so interesting for me
- LA water damage restoration (not verified)Sun, 2008-09-07 09:51
I think fans of this genre of anime would probably enjoy it. It doesn’t reach Honey and Clover levels (yes, I must compare every anime to Honey and Clover) , but it isn’t a bad series by any means. There are far worse anime that you could spend a few days watching.
- Vic (not verified)Wed, 2008-09-10 17:49
Oh! I love it! Thank you!!
- Unlock iPhone 3G (not verified)Wed, 2008-09-17 17:04
I love the series. It's just too good.
- Metin2 Yang (not verified)Wed, 2008-09-24 09:46
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...
- STAG Marketing (not verified)Tue, 2008-10-07 21:43
Cool book, I went to see my mate in Japan last year and he recommended these books to me! nice one mate.
- Liability Insurance (not verified)Tue, 2008-10-28 06:42
Hi, my mate who has a degree in Japanese language has translate the DVD for me (in the UK) using aftereffects hehe.
Excellent so far, its pretty long.
- Photocopier (not verified)Wed, 2008-11-05 09:47
What is aftereffects? and can you make it into english?? please email how at carrie338@slipstream.co.uk
much appreciated! =)
- seo (not verified)Thu, 2008-11-06 09:32
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.
- NFPV.ORG (not verified)Thu, 2008-11-06 12:03
i just love this manga character :)
i have a huge collection and a shrine dedicated to it :D
- Any Thing (not verified)Fri, 2008-11-07 21:59
Any idea where can we buy this novel in Australia?
- Car Hire Sanford (not verified)Sun, 2008-11-09 14:58
This is an incredible series! I ask all people to go through it. Really entertained me a lot.
- el light (not verified)Wed, 2008-11-12 09:30
This is great stuff, so many fans. I'm setting up a index of the series and music separately cos i love some of the soundtracks. They will be torrents that i will share :)
- property in panama (not verified)Thu, 2008-11-13 06:55
I've read all these novels about 3 times now, i love it cant wait to see them as an anime series :D
- florist accessories (not verified)Fri, 2008-11-14 08:21
;) i have all these on dvd i made myself, even made my own custom dvd boxes :D
- Manual Service (not verified)Mon, 2008-11-17 09:57
I'm from Belgium, but living in Thailand, I'm so in love with the asian, style, just like the header pic here ... so charming ... I absolutely love it :)
- Costume Jewellery (not verified)Tue, 2008-11-18 06:16
I've always loved both Chinese and Japanese toon style and culture. Im trying to learn how to draw manga now hehe
- free slots (not verified)Fri, 2008-11-21 09:54
Hey, it is made in coral draw or in illustrator, i have saved the above image and given to do daughter for practice on coral draw. She couldn't be able to make the same.
- Sawamura (not verified)Mon, 2008-11-24 19:06
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. :-)
- Car Leasing (not verified)Wed, 2008-11-26 14:07
Hi,
Thanks for a great review. I am a big fan of these novels but as I cannot read Japanese have to wait for the translations. Any idea where we can buy them?
- Visitor (not verified)Mon, 2008-12-08 11:28
Both animes are sad and dramatic... I think they're really similar, and whoever watched Shinigami No Ballad will like Hanbun No Tsuki Ga Noboru Sora.
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- Doug - Colon Cancer Association (not verified)Tue, 2008-12-09 07:03
Thank you for sharing. Will definatley use it. Hurry up and post
- Professional Web Design Company USA (not verified)Tue, 2008-12-09 08:14
The storyline is interesting. I tried a random search in Amazon but couldn't find the English version. Can you help me get it?
- Retirement communities (not verified)Thu, 2008-12-11 11:54
I m a Great fan of Hanbun. Thanks for sharing this great review.
- best news (not verified)Thu, 2008-12-11 15:01
"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."
i agree
- Furniture (not verified)Fri, 2008-12-12 01:28
Thank you for your great story. I like it.
- Nayna (not verified)Wed, 2008-12-17 20:23
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
- Medical Answering Service (not verified)Thu, 2008-12-25 12:36
Great, just to let you guys know , I found this novel in Australia ;)
- Sawamura (not verified)Fri, 2008-12-26 10:30
Realy?!?!?
Is there perhaps a way to order it from there via internet or such? (^^
Greetings
- Anonymous (not verified)Thu, 2008-12-25 14:54
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- Sabac (not verified)Mon, 2008-12-29 13:55
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.
- Busana Muslim (not verified)Tue, 2009-01-06 14:24
is that possible to order via internet online ?
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