Ichijinsha will be publishing the Ichijinsha Bunko's girl's light novels under their own light novel label that's titled Ichijinsha Bunko Iris (一迅社文庫アイリス). An official site for Ichijinsha Bunko Iris has opened. The first light novels will be published under this label on July 19th, 2008.
Ichijinsha Bunko is the light novel label for boys, and the first light novels will be published under this label on May 20th, 2008. It's official site is currently this website.
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- YinMaster (not verified)Tue, 2008-05-20 16:05
This is probably great news for BL lovers; as a guy, I can't say I'm thrilled; but no doubt we'll be seeing more BL-themed publications in the future.
- NeoSamTue, 2008-05-20 16:48
Maybe my post wasn't clear enough...
Ichijinsha Bunko was supposed to be a label for both boys and girls, having some light novels aimed at boys and some light novels aimed at girls. But the publisher decided to publish the girl's light novels under its own label that's titled: Ichijinsha Bunko Iris, and by that the Ichijinsha Bunko label is aimed at boys.
Ichijinsha Bunko have light novels for boys, there are NO BL light novels published under this label. This label will "compete" with light novels from other shounen (boy's) labels, like: Dengeki Bunko, Sneaker Bunko, Famitsu Bunko, Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, Fujimi Mystery Bunko, ...
on the other hand Ichijinsha Bunko Iris have light novels for girls. This label will have a mix of light novels for girls; some light novels are based on shoujo manga (like a light novel adaptation of the Loveless manga), some based on otome games, some original shoujo light novels, and some yuri light novels.
Ahh, also the first boy's light novels from Ichijinsha Bunko were published today (May 20th): http://www.ichijinsha.co.jp/novel/ (7 boy's light novels have been published)
- YinMaster (not verified)Wed, 2008-05-21 04:20
Your post was clear, my sleep-deprived brain was not. I stand corrected.
I have to say I'm not familiar with ichijinsha bunko. My favorites are usually derived from Fujimi's various bunko and Kadokawa Sneakers. At first glance, it appears Ichijinsha's light novels might be worth digging into, if only I can get my acts together (meaning being able to actively recall kanji)...
Also, I've recently started a blog, Anime Yokoso, if you're willing, I'd love to exchange link with LightNovel.org, since we both post about light novels.
- NeoSamWed, 2008-05-21 07:29
Here's the first Ichijinsha Bunko's boy's light novels on dispaly:
http://www.akibaos.com/?p=3473
"Also, I've recently started a blog, Anime Yokoso, if you're willing, I'd love to exchange link with LightNovel.org, since we both post about light novels."
Allright, I see that you are posting light novel reviews, I'll soon add a panel on the left of the site for blogs, and I'll add a link to your site :)
I'm currently looking for help with this site, there's lots of news to mention but I don't have the time (I'm pretty busy). Anyway, any new light novel review you write on your site, I'll post a link to it :)
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