Light Novel Label

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Novel #-9

2D Dream Bunko

Japanese: 二次元ドリーム文庫

Publisher: Kill Time Communication

Links:

Official Site

2D Dream Novels

Japanese: 二次元ドリームノベルズ

Publisher: Kill Time Communication

2D EX Novels

Japanese: 二次元EXノベルズ

Publisher: Kill Time Communication

2D Game Novels

Japanese: 二次元ゲームノベルズ

Publisher: Kill Time Communication

A

Novel A

Aqua Bunko

Japanese: アクア文庫

Publisher: Oakla Shuppan

Links:

Official Site

Aqua Novels

Japanese: アクアノベルズ

Publisher: Oakla Shuppan (Okura Shuppan)

Arles Novels

Japanese: アルルノベルス

Publisher: One Two Magazine-Sha

Links:

Official Site

AZ Novels

Japanese: アズ・ノベルズ

Publisher: East Press

Links:

Official Site

B

Novel B

B's-LOG Bunko

Japanese: B's-LOG文庫

Publisher: Enterbrain

Links:

Official Site

B's-LOG general site

B-Boy Novels

Publisher: Libre Shuppan

B-Boy Slash Novels

Publisher: Libre Shuppan

B-Prince Bunko

Japanese: B-PRINCE文庫 (ビープリンス文庫)

Circulation: 2008/04 - ?

Publisher: MediaWorks

Links:

Official Site

Info:

The number 1 BL (boys love) publisher Libre Shuppan, and the well-known entertainment novel publishing company MediaWorks started a new label for publishing BL(boys love) light novels. The label titled: "B-Prince Bunko" started on April 7th, 2008, with 5 novels published on that day.

Publication planning and editing is by Libre Shuppan, publication is by ASCII MediaWorks, and is sold through Kadokawa Group Publishing.

BasiL Novels

Japanese: BasiLノベルズ

Publisher: Dream Maker

Beans Bunko

Logo

Japanese: ビーンズ文庫

Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten

Links:

Official Site

Serialization:

  • Saiunkoku Monogatari

Bishoujo Bunko

Japanese: 美少女文庫

Publisher: France Shoin

Links:

Official Site

Blueberry Bunko

Publisher: Futami Shobo

C

Novel C

Cecil Bunko

Publisher: Cosmic International

Chara Bunko

Japanese: キャラ文庫

Publisher: Tokuma Shoten

Links:

Official Site

Charade Bunko

Publisher: Futami Shobo

Charade Pearl Bunko

Japanese: シャレードパール文庫

Circulation: 2007/10 - ?

Publisher: Futami Shobo

Links:

Official Site

Info:

BL bunko label. The label was established on October 2007 as Charade Bunko's sister label.

Chocolat Novels

Japanese: ショコラノベルス

Publisher: Shinkosha

Links:

Official Site

Chocolat Novels Hyper

Japanese: ショコラノベルスハイパー

Publisher: Shinkosha

Links:

Official Site

CITRUS NOVELS

Japanese: シトラスノベルズ

Circulation: 2007/09 - ?

Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan

Info:

BL novels.

Cobalt Bunko

Japanese: コバルト文庫

Publisher: Shueisha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Shueisha's light novel label that's aimed at teenage girls (shoujo novels).

Comic Novels

Publisher: Square Enix

Info:

Light novels based on manga are published under this label.

Cross Novels

Japanese: クロスノベルス

Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha

Links:

Official Site

Crystal Bunko

Publisher: Seibido Shuppan

C★NOVELS Bibliotheque

Publisher: Chuokoron-Shinsha

Links:

Official Site

C★NOVELS Fantasia

Japanese: C★NOVELS ファンタジア

Publisher: Chuokoron-Shinsha

Links:

Official Site

D

Novel D

Daria Bunko

Publisher: Frontier Works

Dear+ Bunko

Publisher: Shinshokan

Dengeki Bunko

Logo

Japanese: 電撃文庫

Publisher: MediaWorks

Links:

Official Site

Dengeki Bunko's movie official site

Info:

Shounen light novels (mainly aimed at male otakus).

Publication:

  • A/B Extreme
    • Author: Takahashi Yashichirou
    • Illustrator: Kaneda Eiji
  • Akuma no Mikata
    • Author: Ueo Hisamitsu
    • Illustrator: Fujita Kaori
  • Allison
    • Author: Sigsawa Keiichi
    • Illustrator: Kuroboshi Kouhaku
  • Aruhi, Bakudan ga Ochitekite
    • Author: Furuhashi Hideyuki
    • Illustrator: Higa Yukari
  • Astral
    • Author: Imada Takafumi
    • Illustrator: Tomozo
  • Asura Cryin'
    • Author: Mikumo Gakuto
    • Illustrator: Watanuki Nao
  • BACCANO!
    • Author: Narita Ryohgo
    • Illustrator: Enami Katsumi
  • Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan
    • Author: Okayu Masaki
    • Illustrator: Torishimo
  • Called Gehenna
    • Author: Mikumo Gakuto
    • Illustrator: Shinobu Shouryuu
  • COOLDOWN
    • Author: Date Masanori
    • Illustrator: Ogata Kouji
  • Criss Cross Konton no Maoh
    • Author: Takahata Kyouichirou
    • Illustrator: Kigawa Rin
  • Crystal Communication anata no kamisama wa imasuka
    • Author: Akatsuki Yukiya
    • Illustrator: Poporucha
  • Custom Child
    • Author: Kabei Yukako
    • Illustrator: Suzuki Jirou
  • E.G. Combat
    • Author: Akiyama Mizuhito
    • Illustrator: ☆Yoshimiru
  • Etsusa Oohashi Series
    • Author: Narita Ryohgo
    • Illustrator: Yasuda Suzuhito
  • Gaikotsu Knife de Jump
    • Author: Achi Tarou
    • Illustrator: Miya Sumi
  • Gakkou wo Deyou!
    • Author: Tanigawa Nagaru
    • Illustrator: Aonama Massao
  • Gekitsui Majo Himika
    • Author: Oginome Yuki
    • Illustrator: Konoe Ototsugi
  • Gin-iro no Olynssis
    • Author: Amamiya Hitomi
    • Illustrator: Hirai Hisashi
  • Ginga Kankou Ryokan Sora no Yu he Irasshai!
    • Author: Arai Ryuji
    • Illustrator: Misakura Nankotsu
  • Gokudo-kun Manyuki Gaiden
    • Author: Nakamura Usagi
    • Illustrator: Kirishima Takeru
  • Goreitoushi Okki Den
    • Author: Domon Hiroyuki
    • Illustrator: ☆Yoshimiru
  • Grow Lanser
    • Author: Takase Mie
    • Illustrator: Urushihara Satoshi
  • Gunparade March
    • Author: Sakaki Ryousuke
    • Illustrator: Kimura Junko
  • Guns Heart
    • Author: Takami Kazuyuki
    • Illustrator: Aoiro Koto
  • Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora
    • Author: Hashimoto Tsumugu
    • Illustrator: Yamamoto Keiji
  • i.d.
    • Author: Mikumo Gakuto
    • Illustrator: Miyamoto Kazuo
  • Infinity Zero
    • Author: Arisawa Mamizu
    • Illustrator: Ninomiya Hajime
  • Inside World
    • Author: Suoh Tsukasa
    • Illustrator: Morikura En
  • Inukami!
    • Author: Arisawa Mamizu
    • Illustrator: Wakatsuki Kanna
  • Irisu no Niji
    • Author: Nanatuki Takafumi
    • Illustrator: Hirano Katsuyuki
  • Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu
    • Author: Akiyama Mizuhito
    • Illustrator: Komatsu Eiji
  • Itsumo Dokodemo Nin 2 Ninja
    • Author: Achi Tarou
    • Illustrator: Miya Sumi
  • Kaguya Nikki ~GIRL meets BOY from AKITSUSHIMA~
    • Author: Hibiki Tensei
    • Illustrator: Azuma Masakadu
  • Kaleidoscope no Mukougawa
    • Author: Miki Yuuei
    • Illustrator: Puyo
  • Kamisama no Memo-chou
    • Author: Sugii Hikaru
    • Illustrator: Kishida Meru
  • Kamisu Reina series
    • Author: Mikage Eiji
  • Kanashimi Kimera
    • Author: Rairaku Rei
    • Illustrator: Yanagihara Mio
  • Kanojo wa Kisei Shijo
    • Author: Ueno Yuu
    • Illustrator: Akaza
  • Kare to Kanojo to Shoukan Mahou
    • Author: Kohduki Tsukasa
    • Illustrator: BUNBUN
  • Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~
    • Author: Komao Mako
    • Illustrator: Katsura Yukimaru
  • Kazuki no Umi ni Sasayaku Jumon
    • Author: Amamiya Ryou
  • Kekkaishi no Fuga
    • Author: Minase Hazuki
    • Illustrator: Naruse Hirofumi
  • Kiiri
    • Author: Kabei Yukako
    • Illustrator: Taue Shunsuke
  • Kikai Jikake no Jaki Tsukai
    • Author: Kadono Kouhei
    • Illustrator: Ogata Kouji
  • Kindan no Tenki Yohou
    • Author: Yamashita Sadamu
    • Illustrator: Maruto!
  • Kino no Tabi -the Beautiful World-
    • Author: Sigsawa Keiichi
    • Illustrator: Kuroboshi Kouhaku
  • Kirin wa Ichizu ni Koi wo Suru
    • Author: Shimura Kazuya
    • Illustrator: Shiina Yuu
  • Kishin Shinsen
    • Author: Izumi Makoto
    • Illustrator: Yasuda Suzuhito
  • Kiseki no Hyougen
    • Author: Yuki Mitsutaka
    • Illustrator: KEI
  • Koutei Penguin ga Tonda Sora
    • Author: Saiki Ryuji
    • Illustrator: K Aniki
  • Kurogane Communication
    • Author: Akiyama Mizuhito
    • Illustrator: Takuma Tomomasa
  • Kyou Kagaku Hunter REI
    • Author: Nakazato Yuji
    • Illustrator: Obata Takeshi
  • Kyuukanchou no Deka
    • Author: Achi Tarou
    • Illustrator: Suzuki Yuka
  • Kyuuketsuki no Oshigoto
    • Author: Suzuki Suzu
    • Illustrator: Katase Yuu
  • LAST KISS
    • Author: Satou Kei
    • Illustrator: Takanashi Hitsuji
  • Mamoru-kun ni Bangaihen de Shukufuku wo!
    • Author: Iwata Hiroki
    • Illustrator: Satou Toshiyuki
  • Mamoru-kun ni Megami no Shukufuku wo!
    • Author: Iwata Hiroki
    • Illustrator: Satou Toshiyuki
  • Missing
    • Author: Kouda Gakuto
    • Illustrator: Midorikawa Shin
  • MM
    • Author: Yoshida Chikashi
    • Illustrator: 3
  • Ocharaka Ekimae Gekijou
    • Author: Achi Tarou
    • Illustrator: Suzuki Yuka
  • Omoi wa Itsumo Senkou Hanabi
    • Author: Isshiki Ginga
    • Illustrator: Yui
  • Onegai☆Teacher
    • Author: Zappa Gou
    • Illustrator: Uon Taraku, Gouda Hiroaki
  • Onegai☆Twins
    • Author: Zappa Gou
    • Illustrator: Uon Taraku, Gouda Hiroaki
  • Onmyou no Miyako
    • Author: Watase Souichirou
    • Illustrator: Tajima Sho-U (vol 1), Saino Wataru (vol 2-)
  • Ookami-san to Series
    • Author: Okita Masashi
    • Illustrator: Unaji
  • Ookami to Koushinryou
    • Author: Hasekura Isuna
    • Illustrator: Ayakura Juu
  • Ore-sama wa Waruga Kid
    • Author: Achi Tarou
    • Illustrator: Tomozo
  • Orusu Banshee
    • Author: Ogawa Masatake
    • Illustrator: Tobe Sunaho
  • Over The Horizon
    • Author: Tachibana Satsuki
    • Illustrator: Takashina Asahi
  • Owari no Chronicle
    • Author: Kawakami Minoru
    • Illustrator: Satoyasu
  • Raiko ni Omakase!
    • Author: Arai Ryuji
    • Illustrator: Mercy Rabbit
  • Raimuiro Senkitan amanohara gakkyuu nisshi
    • Author: Akahori Satoru
    • Illustrator: Watanabe Mayumi
  • Shakugan no SHANA
    • Author: Yashichiro Takahashi
    • Illustrator: Noiji Ito
  • Shigofumi ~Stories of Last Letter~
    • Author: Amamiya Ryou
    • Illustrator: Poko
  • Shinigami no Ballad
    • Author: Hasegawa Keisuke
    • Illustrator: Nanakusa
  • Starship Operators
    • Author: Mizuno Ryou
  • Strawberry Panic!
    • Author: Kimino Sakurako
    • Illustrator: Takumi Namuchi
  • Tarot no Goshujin-sama
    • Author: Nanae Hirotaka
    • Illustrator: Yuki Rin
  • Torikagosou no Kyou mo Nemutai Juunintachi
    • Author: Kabei Yukako
    • Illustrator: Tekuno Samata
  • Ultimate Girl ouka harukaze kyodai otome!
    • Author: Take Seiichi
    • Illustrator: Hamamoto Ryusuke
  • Umibe no Usagi
    • Author: Suzuki Suzu
    • Illustrator: Katase Yuu
  • Undead★Banisuta!
    • Author: Suzuki Suzu
    • Illustrator: Kana Tarou
  • Under Rug Rocking
    • Author: Nase Itsuki
    • Illustrator: Kazuto Izumi
  • Valkyrja no Kikou
    • Author: Yuki Rin
    • Illustrator: Miyamura Kazuo
  • Vamp!
    • Author: Narita Ryohgo
    • Illustrator: Enami Katsumi
  • Wagaya no Oinari-sama
    • Author: Shibamura Jin
    • Illustrator: Houden Eizou
  • Wakakusa Yakyuubu Kyousoukyoku
    • Author: Isshiki Ginga
    • Illustrator: Misuzu Aki
  • Watashitachi no Tamura-kun
    • Author: Takemiya Yuyuko
    • Illustrator: Yasu
  • Wizard's Brain
    • Author: Saegusa Reiichi
    • Illustrator: Sumi Keiichi
  • Words Worth no Houkago
    • Author: Sugihara Tomonori
    • Illustrator: Kosumi Yuuchi
  • Yume Miru Neko to Kanojo no Yukue
    • Author: Suoh Tsukasa
    • Illustrator: Morikura En
  • Yurayura to Yureru Umi no Kanata
    • Author: Kondou Nobuyoshi
    • Illustrator: Ebine
  • Yuuutsu Android
    • Author: Mashima Makoto
    • Illustrator: Kouhii

Dengeki G's Bunko

Publisher: MediaWorks

Info:

What's published under this label are light novels for males that are based on bishoujo games.

Dengeki Game Bunko

Publisher: MediaWorks

Info:

What's published under this label is light novels based on video and PC games.

Dragon Book

Publisher: Fujimi Shobo

Info:

Shounen light novels.

Tokuma Dual Bunko

Japanese: 徳間デュアル文庫

Publisher: Tokuma Shoten

Links:

Official Site

E

Novel E

EX Novels

Japanese: EXノベルズ

Publisher: Square Enix

F

Novel F

Famitsu Bunko

Logo

Japanese: ファミ通文庫

Publisher: Enterbrain

Links:

Official Site

Serialization:

  • Emma
  • Yoshinaga-san chi no Gargoyle

Filia Bunko

Japanese: フィリア文庫

Publisher: Frontier Works

Links:

Official Site

Four Bunko

Japanese: フォア文庫

Publisher: Iwasaki Shoten; Doshinsha; Kin no Hoshisha; Rironsha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

A label of children's novels. The "Four" in the label's name comes from the 4 publishers that are in cooperate publication of novels under this label.

Fujimi Fantasia Bunko

Logo

Japanese: 富士見ファンタジア文庫

Publisher: Fujimi Shobo

Links:

Official Site

Fujimi Mystery Bunko

Logo

Japanese: 富士見ミステリー文庫

Publisher: Fujimi Shobo

Links:

Official Site

G

Novel G

GA Bunko

Japanese: GA文庫

Publisher: SOFTBANK Creative

Links:

Official Site

Info:

A light novel label that's aimed at males from their teens to their twenties.

Gagaga Bunko

Japanese: ガガガ文庫

Publisher: Shogakukan

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Shounen light novels. Entertainment novel bunko for boys.

Game City Bunko

Japanese: GAMECITY文庫

Circulation: 2007/12 - ?

Publisher: Koei

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Long, entertainment novels that are aimed at readers in their teens to their twenties. it includes the following genres: "historical fantasy," "romantic fantasy for women."

Game Novels

Publisher: Square Enix

Info:

Light novels based on games are published under this label.

Genki Novels

Publisher: Movic

Links:

Official Site

Genrou Fantasia Novels

Japanese: 幻狼ファンタジアノベルス

Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2008/08 - ?

Publisher: Gentosha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Gentosha's light novel label that centers on science fiction and fantasy novels. The label started in August 2008, and its novels are released on a monthly basis.

GUSH Bunko

Publisher: Kaiousha

H

Novel H

Hanamaru Bunko

Japanese: 花丸文庫

Publisher: Hakusensha

Links:

Official Site

Hanamaru Bunko Black

Japanese: 花丸文庫BLACK

Circulation: 2008/05 - ?

Publisher: Hakusensha

Hanamaru Novels

Japanese: 花丸ノベルズ

Publisher: Hakusensha

Links:

Official Site

Harvest Novels

Japanese: ハーヴェストノベルズ

Publisher: Harvest Shuppan

Hayakawa Bunko FT

Japanese: ハヤカワ文庫FT

Publisher: Hayakawa Shobo

Hayakawa Bunko JA

Japanese: ハヤカワ文庫JA

Publisher: Hayakawa Shobo

Hianti Novels

Japanese: キャンティノベルズ

Publisher: Eagle Publishing

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Novels based on boy's love games.

Hianti Plus

Japanese: キャンティプラス

Publisher: Eagle Publishing

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Original novels where "boy's love" is the main theme.

HJ Bunko

Publisher: Hobby Japan

Links:

Official Site

HJ Bunko G

Japanese: HJ文庫G

Circulation: 2007/10 - ?

Publisher: Hobby Japan

Info:

A sub-label of HJ Bunko. The "G" in the title stands for "game". The light novels first published under this label were novel adaptations of Tabletalk RPGs (TRPG).

Holly Novels

Publisher: Souryuusha

Houbunsha KR Bunko

Japanese: 芳文社KR文庫

Circulation: 2007/03 - ?

Publisher: Houbunsha

Info:

Works published under this label will be novel adaptations of 4-panel manga serialized in Houbunsha's 4-panel manga magazines. This label was started on March 2007.

Hug Novels

Japanese: Hugノベルズ

Circulation: 2008/03 - ?

Publisher: Asuka Shinsha

Info:

Mediation's BL novel label. Issued by Mediation, and sold through Asuka Shinsha.

I

Novel I

Ice Bunko

Japanese: アイス文庫

Circulation: 2001/03 - 2005/05

Publisher: Oakla Shuppan

Ichijinsha Bunko (Ichijinsha Pocket edition)

Japanese: 一迅社文庫

Release Date: Monthly; 20th
Circulation: 2008/05 - ?

Publisher: Ichijinsha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Ichijinsha's shounen light novel label that started on May 20th, 2008. Publication of light novels is scheduled on the 20th of each month. Its sister label is Ichijinsha Bunko Iris.

Ichijinsha Bunko Iris

Japanese: 一迅社文庫アイリス

Release Date: Monthly; 20th
Circulation: 2008/07 - ?

Publisher: Ichijinsha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Ichijinsha's shoujo light novel label that began on July 19th, 2008. The girl's light novels contain: novel adaptations of popular manga from Comic Zero-Sum magazine, novel adaptations of popular games, original girl's novels that focus on fantasy, and original yuri light novels.

Its Ichijinsha Bunko's sister label. Publication of light novels is scheduled on the 20th of each month.

J

Novel J

Jam Novels

Japanese: Jamノベルズ

Circulation: 2005/12 - 2006/12

Publisher: Shinpusha

Info:

BL and yuri light novels.

Jam Plus Novels

Japanese: Jamプラスノベルズ

Circulation: 2006/06 - 2006/06

Publisher: Shinpusha

Info:

BL and yuri light novels.

Jive TRPG Series

Publisher: Jive

Links:

Informational Site

JUMP jBOOKS

Japanese: JUMP jBOOKS

Publisher: Shueisha

Links:

Official Site

K

Novel K

Karen Bunko

Japanese: KAREN文庫

Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha

Info:

BL bunko label.

KC Novels

Japanese: KCノベルス

Publisher: Kodansha

Info:

Shounen and shoujo light novels.

Kodansha BOX

Japanese: 講談社BOX

Publisher: Kodansha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

From the publisher: "We are launching the world's greatest brand-new label "KODANSHA BOX". Spot the silver box! Novel, comic, non-fiction - no one knows what will pop out!"; "Everything is Boxed, KODANSHA BOX".

According to Kodansha, this label will have novels and manga published under it.

Kodansha Novels

Japanese: 講談社ノベルス

Publisher: Kodansha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Kodansha publishes novels and light novels under this label.

Konami Novels

Japanese: コナミノベルス

Circulation: 205/08 - ?

Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment

L

Novel L

Lapis Bunko

Japanese: ラピス文庫

Publisher: Printemps Shuppan

Links:

Official Site

Lovers Bunko

Japanese: ラヴァーズ文庫

Publisher: Take Shobo

Lovers Bunko GREED

Japanese: ラヴァーズ文庫GREED

Circulation: 2008/04 - ?

Publisher: Take Shobo

Lululu Bunko

Japanese: ルルル文庫

Publisher: Shogakukan

Links:

Official Site

Lynx Romance

Japanese: リンクスロマンス

Publisher: Gentosha

M

Novel M

Mahou no Island Bunko

Japanese: 魔法のiらんど文庫

Circulation: 2007/10 - ?

Publisher: MediaWorks

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Japan's first cellular novel bunko label. From ComiPress:

On June 12, a business tie-up between the #1 cellular phone novel website Mahou no Island and MediaWorks (the publisher of the #1 light novel label Dengeki Bunko) was formed. As a result, a new bunko label titled Mahou no Island Bunko (temporary title) will start in fall 2007.

This bunko will feature novels from Mahou no Island's extensive line-up, and will be published by MediaWorks every month. The price will be between 530-570 yen for each book.

MEGA-MIX Novels

Japanese: MEGA-MIX NOVELS

Publisher: Take Shobo

Links:

Official Site

Megami Bunko

Publisher: Gakushuu Kenkyusha (Gakken)

Info:

Novel-ization of anime.

MF Bunko J

Japanese: MF文庫J

Publisher: Media Factory

Links:

Official Site

MF Bunko J Mobile

Moegi Bunko

Japanese: もえぎ文庫

Publisher: Gakushuu Kenkyusha (Gakken)

Links:

Official Site

Moegi Bunko Purely

Japanese: もえぎ文庫ピュアリー

Publisher: Gakushuu Kenkyusha (Gakken)

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Shoujo novel label. BL and Otome system novels is also published under this label.

N

Novel N

Nagomi Bunko

Japanese: なごみ文庫

Circulation: 2007/11 - ?

Info:

Unlike Harvest Shuppan's Harvest Novels label, which is adult oriented, Nagomi Bunko is Harvest Shuppan's light novel label for general readers. The light novels are based on bishoujo games.

O

Novel O

Ovis Novels

Japanese: オヴィスノベルズ

Publisher: Akane Shinsha

Links:

Official Site

P

Novel P

Palette Bunko

Japanese: パレット文庫

Publisher: Shogakukan

Links:

Official Site

Info:

The label was suspended in January 2007 (last light novels that were published under this label was in December 2006).

Paradigm Novels

Japanese: パラダイムノベルス

Publisher: Paradigm

Platinum Bunko

Japanese: プラチナ文庫

Publisher: Printemps Shuppan

Links:

Official Site

Poplar Pocket Bunko

Japanese: ポプラポケット文庫

Circulation: 2005/10 - ?

Publisher: Poplar Sha

Info:

Foundation of Poplar Pocket Bunko: 29/10/2005

Prism Bunko

Japanese: プリズム文庫

Publisher: Oakla Shuppan

Links:

Official Site

Pumpkin Novels

Japanese: パンプキンノベルズ

Publisher: Eagle Publishing

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Novels based on PC bishoujo games.

Pumpkin Original

Japanese: パンプキンオリジナル

Publisher: Eagle Publishing

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Original novels where the "bishoujo" is the main theme.

R

Novel R

Ruby Bunko

Japanese: ルビー文庫

Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten

Links:

Official Site 1
Official Site 2

Rutile Bunko

Japanese: ルチル文庫

Publisher: Gentosha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

BL novel label. Starting from May 2008 the publication turned to monthly, with novels being published on the 15th of every month.

S

Novel S

Asahi Bunko Sonorama Selection

Japanese: ソノラマノベルス

Publisher: Asahi Shimbun

Info:

Previously published by Asahi Sonorama.

Seishinsha Bunko

Publisher: Seishinsha

Shy Novels

Publisher: Taiyou Tosho

Sneaker Bunko

Logo

Japanese: スニーカー文庫

Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten

Publication:

  • Mushiuta (Mushi-Uta)
    • Author: Iwai Kyouhei
    • Illustrator: Ruroo
  • Mushiuta bug (Mushi-Uta bug)
    • Author: Iwai Kyouhei
    • Illustrator: Ruroo
  • Suzumiya Haruhi
  • Trinity Blood

Sofgare Novels

Japanese: ソフガレノベルズ

Publisher: Softgarage

Sonorama Bunko

Japanese: ソノラマ文庫

Publisher: Asahi Sonorama

Links:

Official Site

Square Enix Novels

Japanese: スクウェア・エニックス・ノベルズ

Publisher: Square Enix

Style-F

Circulation: 2007/06 - ?

Publisher: Fujimi Shobo

Links:

Official Site

Info:

The light novel label was started on June 2007. The novels are not released in bunko format, don't contain illustrations, and are released in softcover. The target age is higher than the target age of Fujimi Fantasia Bunko and Fujimi Mystery Bunko.

Super Dash Bunko

Japanese: スーパーダッシュ文庫

Publisher: Shueisha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Shueisha's light novel label that's aimed at teenage boys (shounen novels).

T

Novel T

Teddy Bunko

Publisher: TIS

Tokuma Novels Edge

Japanese: トクマ・ノベルズEdge

Publisher: Tokuma Shoten

Links:

Official Site

TwinTail Novels

Japanese: ツインテールノベルズ

Publisher: GoodsTrain

Links:

Official Site

W

Novel W

Wings Bunko

Publisher: Shinshokan

X

Novel X

X Bunko TEEN'S HEART

Publisher: Kodansha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

All series were concluded and publication ended in March, 2006.

X Bunko white heart

Publisher: Kodansha

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Shoujo and BL novels.

Z

Novel Z

ZETA Bunko (ZE-TA Bunko, Z Bunko)

Japanese: ゼータ文庫

Circulation: 2006/01 - 2007/03

Publisher: Take Shobo

Links:

Official Site

Info:

Boy's light novel label. Unlike Take Shobo's previous label "Gamma Bunko", only original work were published under the Zeta Bunko label (no novel adaptations of anime, manga, or PC games).

ZigZag Novels

Japanese: ZIGZAG NOVELS

Publisher: Leaf Shuppan

Links:

Official Site