Light Novel Label
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Novel #-9
2D Dream Novels (Nijigen Dream Novels)
Japanese: 二次元ドリームノベルズ
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
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2D Game Bunko (Nijigen Game Bunko)
Japanese: 二次元ゲーム文庫
Circulation: 2009/01 - ?
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
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Light novels based on bishoujo games. The label was founded in January 2009.
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Novel A
AZ Novels
Japanese: アズ・ノベルズ
Circulation: 2002 - ?
Publisher: East Press
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BL light novels.
AZ White
Japanese: アズ・ホワイト
Circulation: 2012/12 - ?
Publisher: East Press
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BL light novels. The label is described as a new feeling/sensation BL novels, and was started as the sister label of "AZ Novels" on its 10th anniversary. The label started on December 27th, 2012 with the release of the first light novel volume under it.
Asahi Bunko Sonorama Selection
Japanese: 朝日文庫・ソノラマセレクション
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun
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Previously published by Asahi Sonorama.
Asahi Novels
Japanese: 朝日ノベルズ
Circulation: 2008/10 - ?
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun
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Official Site
Asahi Shimbun's Asahi Novels page
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Asahi Shimbun's light novel label that started on October 21st, 2008. Entertainment works of the following genres: SF, fantasy, romance, mystery, and horror.
Atomic Bunko
Japanese: あとみっく文庫
Circulation: 2009/07 - ?
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
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A little bit adult/ecchi light novels. The label started on July 23rd, 2009 with the release of the first light novel.
Axis Label
Japanese: あくしずレーベル
Circulation: 2009/07 - ?
Publisher: Ikaros Shobo
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A light novel label that makes the bishoujo and military its theme.
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Novel B
B's-LOG Bunko
Japanese: B's-LOG文庫 (ビーズログ文庫)
Release Date: Monthly; 15th
Circulation: 2006/10 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
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Light novels aimed at the otome. The light novels are published on the 15th of every month.
B-Prince Bunko
Japanese: B-PRINCE文庫 (ビープリンス文庫)
Circulation: 2008/04 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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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 Media Works, and is sold through Kadokawa Group Publishing.
BZ Novels
Japanese: BZノベルス (ビーゼツト ノベルス)
Circulation: 2009/07 - ?
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Takeshobo's light novel label which started on July 17th, 2009.
Bishoujo Bunko Escale
Japanese: 美少女文庫えすかれ
Circulation: 2009/03 - ?
Publisher: France Shoin
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Adult light novels. A sister label of the Bishoujo Bunko label. The label's name is short for "Bishoujo Bunko Escalate" (美少女文庫エスカレート). Unlike the main label "Bishoujo Bunko", there's no challenging conditions and editing restrictions put on this label. Differences in the cover design makes it easy to distinct light novels from this label and Bishoujo Bunko's light novels. The label started on March 16th, 2009.
Bungeisha Peach Bunko
Japanese: 文芸社ピーチ文庫
Circulation: 2013/02 - ?
Publisher: Bungeisha
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BL light novel label. The label started on February 25th, 2013 with the release of two light novel volumes.
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Novel C
CIAO Lululu novels
Japanese: CIAOルルルノベルズ
Circulation: 2010/11 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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The label started on November 1st, 2010.
CITRUS NOVELS
Japanese: シトラスノベルズ
Circulation: 2007/09 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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BL novels.
Charade Pearl Bunko
Japanese: シャレードパール文庫
Circulation: 2007/10 - ?
Publisher: Futami Shobo
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BL bunko label. The label was established on October 2007 as Charade Bunko's sister label.
Chiffon Bunko
Japanese: シフォン文庫
Circulation: 2012/05 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
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A romantic light novel label. The label started on May 18th, 2012 with the release of three light novel volumes.
Chocolat Bunko
Japanese: ショコラ文庫
Circulation: 2011/01 - ?
Publisher: Shinkosha
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BL light novels. The label started on January 10th, 2011 with the release of 5 volumes.
Chocolat Novels
Japanese: ショコラノベルス
Circulation: ? - 2010/12
Publisher: Shinkosha
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BL light novels. The label ended on December 10th, 2010 with the release of the last volume under this label.
Chocolat Novels Hyper
Japanese: ショコラノベルスハイパー
Circulation: ? - 2010/12
Publisher: Shinkosha
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BL light novels. The label ended on December 10th, 2010 with the release of the last volume under this label.
Cobalt Bunko
Japanese: コバルト文庫
Publisher: Shueisha
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Shueisha's light novel label that's aimed at teenage girls (shoujo novels).
Comic Novels
Publisher: Square Enix
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Light novels based on manga are published under this label.
Crystal Bunko
Publisher: Seibido Shuppan
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DMC NOVELS
Circulation: 2007/06 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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Novel adaptations of bishoujo games and role-playing games.
Dengeki Bunko
Japanese: 電撃文庫
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Dengeki Bunko's movie official site
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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
Japanese: 電撃G's文庫
Publisher: MediaWorks
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What's published under this label are light novels for males that are based on bishoujo games.
Dengeki Game Bunko
Japanese: 電撃ゲーム文庫
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Light novel label that has light novels based on video and PC games published under it.
Dolce Novels
Japanese: ドルチェノベルズ
Circulation: 2011/12 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 15th
Publisher: Movic
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BL light novels. The label is described as a "new boy's love novel meets girl". The label started on December 15th, 2011 with the release of the first two light novel volumes under this label. The light novels are released on the 15th of every month.
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EDEN Novels
Japanese: エデンノベルズ (EDENノベルズ)
Circulation: 2010/07 - ?
Publisher: Mag Garden
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Light novel series that are serialized online on Yahoo! Comic's free web comic magazine EDEN & Blade Comic Archive, which Mag Garden established on September 18th, 2009, are published under the "EDEN Novels" label. The label started on July 14th, 2010 with the release of the first collected volumes.
ELO NOVELS
Japanese: イーエルオーノベルズ
Circulation: 2010/06 - ?
Publisher: Oaks
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OKS's adult light novel label. The label started on June 18th, 2010.
EX Novels
Japanese: EXノベルズ
Circulation: 2000/12 - 2005/01
Publisher: Square Enix
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A novel label that centered on horror and fantasy works. In April 2005 a succession label titled "Square Enix Novels" started, which in turn was renewed in 2009 and became the "GanGan Novels" label.
Eternity Books Blanc (Eternity Books Shiro)
Japanese: エタニティブックスBlanc (エタニティブックス・白)
Publisher: AlphaPolis
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A romance novel label that's aimed at adult females. The color of the logo of this label is white (doesn't contain any sexual content).
Eternity Books' logo has different colors according to the existence of sexual content:
- Red logo color: lots of sexual content.
- Rose logo color: mild sexual content.
- White logo color: no sexual content.
Eternity Books Rose
Japanese: エタニティブックスRose (エタニティブックス・ロゼ)
Publisher: AlphaPolis
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A romance novel label that's aimed at adult females. The color of the logo of this label is rose (contains mild sexual content).
Eternity Books' logo has different colors according to the existence of sexual content:
- Red logo color: lots of sexual content.
- Rose logo color: mild sexual content.
- White logo color: no sexual content.
Eternity Books Rouge (Eternity Books Aka)
Japanese: エタニティブックスRouge (エタニティブックス・赤)
Publisher: AlphaPolis
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A romance novel label that's aimed at adult females. The color of the logo of this label is red (contains lots of sexual content).
Eternity Books' logo has different colors according to the existence of sexual content:
- Red logo color: lots of sexual content.
- Rose logo color: mild sexual content.
- White logo color: no sexual content.
Eternity Bunko Aka
Japanese: エタニティ文庫・赤
Publisher: AlphaPolis
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A romance novel label that's aimed at adult females. The color of the logo of this label is red (contains lots of sexual content).
Eternity Books' logo has different colors according to the existence of sexual content:
- Red logo color: lots of sexual content.
- Rose logo color: mild sexual content.
- White logo color: no sexual content.
Eternity Bunko Rose
Japanese: エタニティ文庫・ロゼ
Publisher: AlphaPolis
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A romance novel label that's aimed at adult females. The color of the logo of this label is rose (contains mild sexual content).
Eternity Books' logo has different colors according to the existence of sexual content:
- Red logo color: lots of sexual content.
- Rose logo color: mild sexual content.
- White logo color: no sexual content.
Eternity Bunko Shiro
Japanese: エタニティ文庫・白
Publisher: AlphaPolis
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A romance novel label that's aimed at adult females. The color of the logo of this label is white (doesn't contain any sexual content).
Eternity Books' logo has different colors according to the existence of sexual content:
- Red logo color: lots of sexual content.
- Rose logo color: mild sexual content.
- White logo color: no sexual content.
E☆2 Snack Novels
Japanese: E☆2スナックノベルス
Circulation: 2008/12 - ?
Publisher: Mediation
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Published by Mediation, and sold by Asuka Shinsha. Started on December 20th, 2008.
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FC Lululu novels (Flower Comics Lululu novels)
Japanese: FCルルルnovels (FCルルルノベルス, フラワーコミックスルルルnovels)
Circulation: 2009/12 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Light novel adaptations of shoujo manga series. The label started on December 24th, 2009.
FC α Lululu novels (Flower Comics α Lululu novels)
Japanese: FCαルルルnovels (フラワーコミックスαルルルnovels)
Circulation: 2011/11 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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The label started on November 10th, 2011.
Famitsu Bunko
Japanese: ファミ通文庫
Publisher: Enterbrain
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Serialization:
- Emma
- Yoshinaga-san chi no Gargoyle
Famitsu Bunko SP
Japanese: ファミ通文庫SP (ファミ通文庫スペシャル)
Circulation: 2007/01 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
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Famitsu Bunko special entertainment book. Publications are in the mook form of the B6 size. Every bound volume has feature articles focused on one light novel series.
Feather Bunko
Japanese: フェザー文庫
Circulation: 2011/11 - ?
Publisher: Ringo Promotion
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A light novel label that takes web novels (net novels), adds illustrations, converts them to books, and publishes them. The label mainly scouts popular net novel works from the novel contribution site "Shousetsuka ni Narou" (小説家になろう). The label started on November 10th, 2011 with the release of four light novel volumes.
Four Bunko
Japanese: フォア文庫
Publisher: Iwasaki Shoten; Doshinsha; Kin no Hoshisha; Rironsha
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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.
Freedom Novel
Japanese: フリーダムノベル
Circulation: 2013/02 - ?
Publisher: Ringo Promotion
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A light novel label that takes web novels (net novels), adds illustrations, converts them to books, and publishes them. The label publishes net novel works from the novel contribution site "Shousetsuka ni Narou" (小説家になろう). The label started on February 26th, 2013 with the release of three light novel volumes.
Fujimi Mystery Bunko
Japanese: 富士見ミステリー文庫
Circulation: 2000/11 - 2009/03
Publisher: Fujimi Shobo
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Shounen light novels.
f-Clan Bunko
Japanese: f-Clan文庫 (エフ-クラン文庫)
Circulation: 2011/10 - 2012/04
Publisher: Mikasa Shobo
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A light novel label that's aimed at females. The label's light novels do not only have romance, protagonists are not necessarily girls, are not surrounded by pretty characters, and have fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, etc. genres. The writers to this label are not only those that have been active in the field of girl oriented light novels, but also has authors who wrote children's literature and general literature. The slogan of the label is "not only love bonds, to give shape to free imagination!". The label started on October 17th, 2011 with the release of four light novel volumes. The label ended with the release of two light novel volumes on April 18th, 2012.
f-LAPIS LABEL
Japanese: f-ラピス
Circulation: 2005/09 - 2007/10
Publisher: Printemps Shuppan
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BL light novels.
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Novel G
GA Bunko
Japanese: GA文庫
Publisher: SOFTBANK Creative
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A light novel label that's aimed at males from their teens to their twenties.
GFantasy Novels
Japanese: Gファンタジーノベルズ
Publisher: Square Enix
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Light novel adaptations of manga from GFantasy magazine.
Gagaga Bunko
Japanese: ガガガ文庫
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Shounen light novels. Entertainment novel bunko for boys.
Gagaga Bunko R (Revival)
Japanese: ガガガ文庫R (リバイバル)
Circulation: 2008/05 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Shounen light novels. Gagaga Bunko's sub light novel label. Started in May 2008, on Gagaga Bunko's first anniversary. The light novel label is intended for re-publication of works from the "Super Quest Bunko" label.
Game City Bunko
Japanese: GAMECITY文庫
Circulation: 2007/12 - 2009/03
Publisher: Koei
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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
Japanese: ゲームノベルズ
Publisher: Square Enix
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Light novels based on games are published under this label.
GanGan Novels
Japanese: ガンガンノベルズ
Circulation: 2009/07 - ?
Publisher: Square Enix
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Abbreviated as GN. A light novel label that started on July 22nd, 2009. Light novels serialized online on Square Enix's free web magazine GanGan Online are published under this label. Its the succession label of the Square Enix Novels label.
Publication:
- Ketsuraku Fetishism
- Author: Ism Hino
- Illustrator: Sadoru Chiba
- Stand by me,Stand by you.
- Author: Go
- Illustrator: Tatsukichi
Genrou Fantasia Novels
Japanese: 幻狼ファンタジアノベルス
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2008/08 - ?
Publisher: Gentosha
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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.
Gentosha Rutile Bunko
Japanese: 幻冬舎ルチル文庫
Publisher: Gentosha
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BL novel label. Starting from May 2008 the publication turned to monthly, with novels being published on the 15th of every month.
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HJ Bunko
Japanese: HJ文庫
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Publisher: Hobby Japan
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The light novel label started on July 1st, 2006. Light novels aimed at young adult male audience, and published on the 1st of every month.
HJ Bunko G
Japanese: HJ文庫G
Circulation: 2007/10 - ?
Publisher: Hobby Japan
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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).
Hakusensha My Bunko
Japanese: 白泉社My文庫
Circulation: 2001/09 - 2002/07
Publisher: Hakusensha
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A light novel label which started in 2001 and ended in 2002. A total of 9 light novel volumes were published under this label. The published works were in the broad mystery genre.
Hero Bunko
Japanese: ヒーロー文庫
Circulation: 2012/09 - ?
Publisher: Shufunotomosha
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A light novel label where popular novels of the free online publishing website "Shousetsuka ni Narou" are published in paper format and are illustrated. The label is aimed at boys, and is described as a label where ordinary males become heroes, and as a label that shows males' dreams. The label started on September 28th, 2012 with the release of two light novel volumes.
Hianti Novels
Japanese: キャンティノベルズ
Publisher: Eagle Publishing
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Novels based on boy's love games.
Hianti Plus
Japanese: キャンティプラス
Publisher: Eagle Publishing
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Original novels where "boy's love" is the main theme.
Holly Novels
Publisher: Souryuusha
Houbunsha KR Bunko
Japanese: 芳文社KR文庫
Circulation: 2007/03 - 2007/10
Publisher: Houbunsha
Info:
The light novel works published under this label are novel adaptations of 4-panel manga serialized in Houbunsha's moe 4-panel Kirara manga magazines. The label was started in March 2007, and ended in October 2007.
Hug Novels
Japanese: Hugノベルズ
Circulation: 2008/03 - ?
Publisher: Mediation
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Mediation's BL novel label. Issued by Mediation, and sold through Asuka Shinsha.
harvest more
Circulation: 2010/06 - ?
Publisher: Harvest Shuppan
Info:
Adult light novel adaptation of bishoujo games. The label started on June 15th, 2010.
heroine select
Japanese: ヒロインセレクト
Circulation: 2010/02 - ?
Publisher: Paradigm
Info:
Anthology novel series were heroines are given more attention are published under this light novel label. The label started on February 25th, 2010 with the release of the first volume of a novel anthology adaptation of the bishoujo game Little Busters!.
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Novel I
IKEBOKU BOOKS
Circulation: 2007/04 - 2010/04
Publisher: Harvest Shuppan
Info:
Light novels based on bishoujo games.
Ichijinsha Bunko (Ichijinsha Pocket edition)
Japanese: 一迅社文庫
Release Date: Monthly; 20th
Circulation: 2008/05 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Links:
Ichijinsha Bunko's Editorial Department Blog
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:
Ichijinsha Bunko Iris's Editorial Department's Blog
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.
integral
Japanese: インテグラル
Circulation: 2005/03 - ?
Publisher: Jive
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A TRPG light novel label. The label launched in March 2005 as "Jive TRPG Series" (ジャイブTRPGシリーズ), but its title was changed to "INTEGRAL" in July 2007.
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Novel J
Jam Novels
Japanese: Jamノベルズ
Circulation: 2005/12 - 2006/12
Publisher: Shinpusha
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BL and yuri light novels.
Jam Plus Novels
Japanese: Jamプラスノベルズ
Circulation: 2006/06 - 2006/06
Publisher: Shinpusha
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BL and yuri light novels.
Juliet Bunko
Japanese: ジュリエット文庫
Circulation: 2012/04 - ?
Publisher: Inforest
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A renewal of the light novel label Sarasa Bunko. The label is described as a love and romance for the maiden. Light novels are published under this label on a monthly basis (on the 15th). The label started on April 16th, 2012 with the release of 4 light novel volumes.
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KA Esuma Bunko
Japanese: KAエスマ文庫
Circulation: 2011/06 - ?
Publisher: Kyoto Animation
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A light novel label that's published by the animation production company Kyoto Animation. The label's light novel volumes are not sold in usual bookstores, but through the store and online store Kyoani Shop!, Kyoto Animation's goods dealer, and Lawson's store terminals "Loppi". The label started on June 1st, 2011 with the release of the first two light novel volumes under this label.
KCG Bunko
Japanese: KCG文庫
Circulation: 2011/10 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
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A light novel label that's aimed at teens. The theme of the light novel works are protagonists who persevere and do their best, which will arise the readers' sympathy. The label aims at junior high and senior high students who graduated from reading children's books. KCG Bunko's light novel volumes are simultaneously published as e-books and in paper format. E-books are sold through the e-book delivery platform for smartphones "BOOK☆WALKER" and through the popular e-book site for mobile phones "Chokuyomi". Paper format light novels are released to bookstores (the paper format light novels are published by Enterbrain, and sold through Kadokawa Group Publishing). The label is edited by "Kadokawa Contents Gate" (KCG is abbreviation of Kadokawa Contents Gate). The label started in October 2011 with the delivery through BOOK☆WALKER on October 27th, 2011, the official release through bookstores on October 29th, 2011, and the delivery through Chokuyomi on November 1st, 2011.
KTC Bunko
Japanese: KTC文庫
Circulation: 2013/05 - ?
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
Info:
The label started on May 31st, 2013.
Kadokawa Beans Bunko
Japanese: 角川ビーンズ文庫
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Kadokawa Shoten's site for Beans Bunko
Info:
Shoujo light novels.
Serialization:
- Saiunkoku Monogatari
Kadokawa Gin no Saji Series
Japanese: カドカワ銀のさじシリーズ
Circulation: 2008/07 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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The fantasy novel label which both children and adults can enjoy. The older sister label of the Kadokawa Beans Bunko label. The label was announced on the Kadokawa Beans Bunko website in June 2008, and started in July 4th, 2008 with the release of two volumes.
Kadokawa Ruby Bunko
Japanese: 角川ルビー文庫
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Official Site 1
Official Site 2
Kadokawa Shoten's site for Ruby Bunko
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BL light novels.
Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko
Japanese: 角川スニーカー文庫
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Kadokawa Shoten's site for Sneaker Bunko
Info:
Shounen light novels.
Publication:
- Mushiuta (Mushi-Uta)
- Author: Iwai Kyouhei
- Illustrator: Ruroo
- Mushiuta bug (Mushi-Uta bug)
- Author: Iwai Kyouhei
- Illustrator: Ruroo
- Suzumiya Haruhi
- Trinity Blood
Karen Bunko
Japanese: KAREN文庫
Circulation: 2007/06 - 2008/10
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
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BL light novel label.
Kodansha BOX
Japanese: 講談社BOX
Publisher: Kodansha
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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 BOX BOX-AiR
Japanese: 講談社BOX BOX-AiR
Circulation: 2012/03 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Winner works of "BOX-Air Shinjinshou" are published in tankoubon form under this label. The label started on March 1st, 2012 with the release of the first tankoubon under this label.
Kodansha BOX POWERS BOX
Japanese: 講談社BOX POWERS BOX
Circulation: 2010/11 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Info:
Winner works of the "Kodansha BOX Shinjinshou Powers" and works serialized in the digital literary magazine "BOX-AiR" are published in tankoubon form under this label. The label started on November 1st, 2010 with the release of the first tankoubon under this label.
Kodansha LIGHTNOVEL (Kodansha Ranobe Bunko)
Japanese: 講談社ラノベ文庫
Circulation: 2011/12 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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A light novel label that's aimed at males in their mid-teens to the first half of their twenties (males from 15 to 25 years old). Publishes light novels of various genres: fantasy, school setting, mystery, romance, history, horror, etc. Kodansha was recruting for editors to start publishing male oriented light novels since early 2010. Fujishima Kousuke designed the character mascot "Ranobe-chan" (ラノベちゃん) for this label. The slogan of the label is "ranobe, started", by this slogan Kodansha means to emphasize its start in the ranobe market whereas Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko, which was started in 2007, was a re-entry into the ranobe market since Shogakukan's Super Quest Bunko label got suspended in 2001. The label started on December 2nd, 2011 with the release of 8 light novel volumes.
Kodansha Novels
Japanese: 講談社ノベルス
Publisher: Kodansha
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Kodansha publishes novels and light novels under this label.
Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! Bunko
Japanese: このライトノベルがすごい!文庫
Circulation: 2010/09 - ?
Publisher: Takarajimasha
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The Japanese publishing company Takarajimasha, which publishes the light novel guide book "Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!", started publishing light novels under the light novel label "Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! Bunko", with the first light novels published under this label on September 10th, 2010.
Kousai Bunko Pinky Teens♥Novels
Japanese: 光彩文庫ピンキーティーンズ♥ノベルズ
Circulation: 2002/10 - 2003/03
Publisher: Kousai Shobo
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Its a label of shoujo novels which had a pornographic element added to it. It adopted the same cover designs of the comic imprint "Kousai Comics Pinky Teens". The label started in October 2002, and ended in March 2003.
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Novel L
LAPISmore
Japanese: ラピスmore
Circulation: 2005/09 - 2007/10
Publisher: Printemps Shuppan
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BL light novels.
LaLa Novels (Hana to Yume Comics Special LaLa Novel)
Japanese: 花とゆめコミックススペシャル ララノベル
Circulation: 2008/04 - ?
Publisher: Hakusensha
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Novel adaptations of shoujo manga.
Lapis Bunko (Lapis Label)
Japanese: ラピス文庫
Circulation: 1997/05 - 2005/07
Publisher: Printemps Shuppan
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BL light novels.
LiLik Bunko
Japanese: LiLiK文庫 (リリ文庫)
Circulation: 2010/04 - ?
Publisher: Taiseisha
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BL light novel label. The label was established on April 12th, 2010.
Lululu Bunko Special
Japanese: ルルル文庫スペシャル
Circulation: 2007/12 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Shoujo light novels.
Luna Novels
Japanese: ルナノベルズ
Circulation: 2009/12 - ?
Publisher: Movic
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BL novels for adults. The label started on December 10th, 2009.
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Novel M
Mag-Garden Novels
Japanese: マッグガーデンノベルス
Circulation: 2004/08 - ?
Publisher: Mag Garden
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Mostly novel adaptations of manga works from Comic Blade magazine.
Mahou no Island Bunko
Japanese: 魔法のｉらんど文庫
Circulation: 2007/10 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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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.
Manga Time KR Novels
Japanese: まんがタイムKRノベルス
Circulation: 2012/04 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
Info:
The label started on April 28th, 2012.
Maruchi Bunko (Multi Bunko)
Japanese: まるち文庫
Circulation: 2010/12 - ?
Publisher: Paradigm
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Original work anthology novels based on bishoujo games. The light novel series are written in a light-hearted style. The label started on December 23rd, 2010.
Mary Rose Label (Mary Rose Bunko)
Japanese: マリーローズ文庫
Circulation: 2011/10 - ?
Publisher: Cosmic Shuppan
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Described as romance novels for the dreaming otome, and love and fantasy for the little adult. The light novel label started on October 20th, 2011 with the release of the first two light novel volumes under this label.
Megami Bunko
Japanese: メガミ文庫
Circulation: 2004/12 - 2011/04
Publisher: Gakken Publishing
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Info:
The label started with its focus on the novel-ization of anime. More works including original work titles have been published under this label starting from the label's renewal on July 31st, 2008. The label ended with the release of the last light novel volume on April 1st, 2011.
Minori Bunko
Japanese: みのり文庫
Circulation: 2009/07 - ?
Publisher: Harvest Shuppan
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Harvest Shuppan's light novel label for the publication of light novels based on console games. The light novels are aimed at a teenage readership. The label started on July 15th, 2009 with the release of the first light novels.
Moe Moe Bunko
Japanese: 萌え萌え文庫
Circulation: 2011/04 - ?
Publisher: NO17
Info:
A light novel label that's aimed at a male audience from male students in junior and senior high schools to males in their thirties (males in their teens to their thirties). The label started on April 22nd, 2011 with the release of the first light novel volume under this label.
Moegi Bunko Purely
Japanese: もえぎ文庫ピュアリー
Circulation: 2007/03 - 2010/02
Publisher: Gakken Publishing
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Shoujo novel label. BL and Otome system novels are published under this label.
Monochrome Romance
Japanese: モノクローム・ロマンス
Circulation: 2013/02 - ?
Publisher: Shinshokan
Info:
BL light novels. The label started on February 9th, 2013 with the release of two light novel volumes under it.
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Novel N
NMG Bunko
Japanese: NMG文庫
Circulation: 2013/03 - ?
Publisher: Oakla Shuppan
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A light novel label that consists of writers from various media. NMG is an abbreviation of Novel, Manga/Movie/Music, and Game. The label started on March 19th, 2013 with the release of three light novel volumes.
Nagomi Bunko
Japanese: なごみ文庫
Circulation: 2007/11 - ?
Publisher: Harvest Shuppan
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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.
Neo Game Bunko
Japanese: ネオゲーム文庫
Circulation: 2012/09 - ?
Publisher: Shinkigensha
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Light novel adaptation of games. A cooperation between Shinkigensha and Group SNE (a company that produces TRPG, trading card games, ...). The label started on September 8th, 2012 with the release of the first light novel volume.
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Novel O
Otome BL Bunko
Japanese: 乙女・BL文庫
Circulation: 2012/04 - ?
Publisher: NO17
Info:
A light novel label aimed at females in their teens to their thirties. Original light novels are published under this label. The label started on April 27th, 2012 with the release of the first light novel volume under this label.
Overlap Bunko
Japanese: オーバーラップ文庫
Circulation: 2013/04 - ?
Publisher: OVERLAP
Links:
Official Site
Overlap Bunko Public Relations Office
Info:
Described as an entertainment light novel label. The label is scheduled to start on April 25th, 2013, and will publish works of various genres: School-life, Fantasy, Love & Battle, ... Some light novels published under the light novel label MF Bunko J are moving to the Overlap Bunko label.
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Novel P
Palette Bunko
Japanese: パレット文庫
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Info:
The label was suspended in January 2007 (last light novels that were published under this label was in December 2006).
Platinum Bunko
Japanese: プラチナ文庫
Circulation: 2003/03 - ?
Publisher: Printemps Shuppan
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Info:
BL light novels. The label started on March 10th, 2003.
Platinum Bunko Alice
Japanese: プラチナ文庫アリス
Circulation: 2009/04 - ?
Publisher: Printemps Shuppan
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BL light novels. A new "Platinum Bunko" series that's described as gorgeous fairy tales for the otome (maiden). The label started on April 10th, 2009.
Platinum Bunko Tsuya
Japanese: プラチナ文庫 艶
Circulation: 2009/11 - ?
Publisher: Printemps Shuppan
Info:
Dark and adult BL novels are published under this label. The label started on November 10th, 2009.
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
Premiere Cecil Bunko
Japanese: プレミア・セシル文庫
Circulation: 2008/10 - ?
Publisher: Cosmic Shuppan
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Info:
A label that publishes 2 novel volumes in one volume. Started on October 18th, 2008.
Priere Label (Priere Bunko)
Japanese: プリエール文庫
Circulation: 2013/04 - ?
Publisher: Taiseisha
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Info:
Light novels aimed at the otome. The label is described as an otome-kei romance label, and started on April 20th, 2013 with the release of three light novel volumes.
Prism Romance
Japanese: プリズムロマンス
Circulation: 2011/05 - ?
Publisher: Oakla Shuppan
Links:
Info:
BL light novel label. The label started on May 23rd, 2011 with the release of the first two light novel volumes.
Puchipara Bunko (Petitpara Bunko, PP Bunko)
Japanese: ぷちぱら文庫
Circulation: 2010/09 - ?
Publisher: Paradigm
Links:
Info:
Adult light novels based on adult bishoujo games. The label started on September 30th, 2010.
Puchipara Bunko Creative (Petitpara Bunko Creative, PP Bunko Creative)
Japanese: ぷちぱら文庫Creative
Circulation: 2011/02 - ?
Publisher: Paradigm
Links:
Info:
An original adult light novel label that's aimed at adult males. Unlike the Puchipara Bunko label, which has light novel works based on games, the Puchipara Bunko Creative label has original light novel works published under it. The label started on February 10th, 2011.
Puchipara Bunko Gimmicks (Petitpara Bunko Gimmicks, PP Bunko Gimmicks)
Japanese: ぷちぱら文庫ギミックス
Circulation: 2012/12 - ?
Publisher: Paradigm
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Info:
An adult light novel label that's aimed at adult males. The label started on December 21st, 2012 with the release of the first light novel volume.
Pumpkin Novels
Japanese: パンプキンノベルズ
Publisher: Eagle Publishing
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Info:
Novels based on PC bishoujo games.
Pumpkin Original
Japanese: パンプキンオリジナル
Publisher: Eagle Publishing
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Original novels where the "bishoujo" is the main theme.
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Novel R
Ray Books
Circulation: 2012/08 - ?
Publisher: Shufunotomosha
Info:
A light novel label aimed at females that publishes youth, romance, and mystery novels from the net. Novel works that are posted online by users of Japan's largest novel and comic contribution community E★EVERYSTAR (E★エブリスタ) are published in paper format under this imprint. The label was named after the women's fashion magazine "Ray". The label started on August 29th, 2012 with the release of three light novel volumes.
Ray Bunko
Japanese: Ray文庫
Circulation: 2012/11 - ?
Publisher: Shufunotomosha
Info:
A light novel label aimed at females that publishes youth, romance, and mystery novels from the net. Novel works that are posted online by users of Japan's largest novel and comic contribution community E★EVERYSTAR (E★エブリスタ) are published in paper format under this imprint. The label was named after the women's fashion magazine "Ray". The label started on November 29th, 2012 with the release of two light novel volumes.
Real Dream Bunko
Japanese: リアルドリーム文庫
Circulation: 2008/06 - ?
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
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Info:
Adult light novel label. Described as a sensual novel label.
Regalo Series
Japanese: レガロシリーズ
Circulation: 2007/08 - ?
Publisher: East Press
Links:
Official Site
Regalo Series blog
Info:
Character light novels aimed at girls.
Regalo Series
Japanese: レガロシリーズ
Circulation: 2007/08 - ?
Publisher: East Press
Links:
Official Site
Regalo Series blog
Info:
Character light novels aimed at girls.
Regina Books
Japanese: レジーナブックス
Publisher: AlphaPolis
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Info:
A "new feeling" fantasy novel label that's aimed at females.
The motif in the logo decides the trend of the novel:
- A wing in the logo: different worlds trip.
- A sword in the logo: swords and magic/sorcery.
- A pink ring in the logo: romance (without sexual content).
- A red ring in the logo: romance (with sexual content).
Rose Key Bunko
Japanese: ローズキー文庫
Circulation: 2011/08 - ?
Publisher: Brite Shuppan
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Info:
BL light novel label. The label started on August 24th, 2011 with the release of the first two light novel volumes.
Rose Key Novels
Japanese: ローズキーノベルズ
Circulation: 2010/08 - ?
Publisher: Brite Shuppan
Links:
Official Site
Rose Key Novels' Editorial Department Blog
Info:
BL light novel label. The label started on August 23rd, 2010 with the release of 4 light novel titles.
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SELEN NOVELS
Circulation: 2013/02 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Info:
Adult light novels for adult males. The label started on February 1st, 2013 with the release of the first light novel volume.
SPARK NOVELS
Circulation: 2009/11 - ?
Publisher: Shodensha
Links:
Info:
Shodensha's BL novel label. The label started on November 24th, 2009.
Saibunkan Novels
Japanese: 彩文館ノベルズ
Circulation: 2009/10 - ?
Publisher: Saibunkan Shuppan
Info:
The label started on October 24th, 2009.
Sakura no Mori Bunko
Japanese: 桜ノ杜ぶんこ
Circulation: 2012/01 - ?
Publisher: Hifumi Shobo
Links:
Info:
The label started on January 5th, 2012 with the release of two light novel volumes. Some light novels are based on RPG games.
Sarasa Bunko
Japanese: さらさ文庫
Circulation: 2011/07 - 2011/09
Publisher: Mediax
Links:
Info:
An otome system light novel label. Love and fantasy light novels for the otome are published under this label. The label started on July 15th, 2011 with the release of the first four light novel volumes. The label ended on September 15th, 2011 with the release of the last two light novel volumes. In April 2012 the label got renewed with the start of the light novel label Juliet Bunko.
Seikaisha Bunko
Japanese: 星海社文庫
Circulation: 2011/01 - ?
Publisher: Seikaisha
Info:
A male oriented light novel label which started on January 11th, 2011. Light novels published under this label are mostly based on visual novels (e.g. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Fate/Zero). Some manga and non-fiction works were also published under this label.
Seikaisha FICTIONS
Japanese: 星海社FICTIONS
Circulation: 2011/04 - ?
Publisher: Seikaisha
Info:
The light novel label started on April 14th, 2011.
Shy Bunko
Japanese: SHY文庫
Circulation: 2012/10 - ?
Publisher: Taiyou Tosho
Links:
Info:
BL light novels. The label started on October 6th, 2012 with the release of 5 light novel volumes.
Smash Bunko
Japanese: スマッシュ文庫
Circulation: 2010/03 - ?
Publisher: PHP Institute (PHP Kenkyuujo)
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Info:
PHP Institute's light novel label which started on March 10th, 2010. Its advertising slogan is: "Miracle Shot of Love and Friendship". The label is described as a super light new dimension light novel label that's loaded with illustrations, and focuses on three major themes: "Friendship", "Love", and "Happiness".
Sohgeisha Clear Bunko
Japanese: 創芸社クリア文庫
Circulation: 2012/01 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 15th
Publisher: Sohgeisha
Links:
Info:
A light novel label that's aimed at males. Abbreviated as SCB. Light novels are released on the 15th of every month. The label started on January 16th, 2012 with the release of two light novel volumes.
Sonorama Bunko
Japanese: ソノラマ文庫
Publisher: Asahi Sonorama
Links:
Info:
After Asahi Sonorama got dissolved, the light novel label was succeeded by Asahi Shimbun's Asahi Bunko Sonorama Selection.
Sonorama Novels
Japanese: ソノラマノベルス
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun
Info:
Previously published by Asahi Sonorama.
Sonya Bunko
Japanese: ソーニャ文庫
Circulation: 2013/02 - ?
Publisher: East Press
Links:
Info:
An otome sensuality light novel label. The label started on February 20th, 2013 with the release of 4 light novel volumes.
Square Enix Novels
Japanese: スクウェア・エニックス・ノベルズ
Circulation: 2005/04 - 2009/11
Publisher: Square Enix
Info:
Abbreviated as SEN. Square Enix's light novel label which succeeded the "EX Novels" label. While EX Novels had 1-2 works published per month, the publication pace of this label was just a few per year (between 2-6 works per year). The label was succeeded by the "GanGan Novels" label.
Style-F
Circulation: 2007/06 - 2010/06
Publisher: Fujimi Shobo
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Info:
The light novel label was started in 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. The label ended in June 2010.
Super Dash Bunko
Japanese: スーパーダッシュ文庫
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
Shueisha's light novel label that's aimed at teenage boys (shounen novels).
Super Quest Bunko
Japanese: スーパークエスト文庫
Circulation: 1992/04 - 2001/11
Publisher: Shogakukan
Info:
A fantasy light novel label that's aimed at boys. Works published under this label were mostly based on anime, manga, and games. Gagaga Bunko R was started in May 2008 for the republication of works from this label.
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Teddy Bunko
Publisher: TIS
Thanatos Bunko
Japanese: タナトス文庫
Circulation: 2009/09 - ?
Publisher: Take Shobo
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The label is described as being gothic, dark, and deep love. Light novels published under this label are not only adult stories but are also serious romantic love stories (deep love romance stories). The label started on September 26th, 2009.
Tiara Bunko (Tiara Label)
Japanese: ティアラ文庫
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Circulation: 2009/06 - ?
Publisher: France Shoin
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An "otome system & adult" light novel label that's aimed at adult women. It contains many lovely males, adult's romantic love, and adult scenes. The label started on June 3rd, 2009 with the publication of the first light novels.
Tokuma Dual Bunko
Japanese: 徳間デュアル文庫
Circulation: 2000/08 - 2010/12
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
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A light novel label which started on August 2000, and centers on science fiction. The label is aimed at a male audience. It ended with the release of the last light novel volumes under it on December 10th, 2010.
Tokuma Novels Edge
Japanese: トクマ・ノベルズEdge
Circulation: 2005 - 2012/02
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
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The label started in 2005, and ended on February 20th, 2012.
TwinTail Novels
Japanese: ツインテールノベルズ
Circulation: 2007/08 - ?
Publisher: GoodsTrain
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A light novel label that started on August 24th, 2007. Publication by Saibunkan Shuppan, and planning/editing by GoodsTrain.
V
Novel V
VA Bunko
Japanese: VA文庫
Circulation: 2008/10 - ?
Publisher: Visual Art's
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Paradigm's special VA Bunko page
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Visual Art's Pocket Edition. The Japanese visual novels publishing company "Visual Art's" entered the light novel industry with the start of the light novel label "VA Bunko". VA Bunko's light novels are based on games that were published under Visual Art's game brands. The light novels are published by Visual Art's and sold through the Japanese publisher Paradigm. The label started on October 31st, 2008.
Virgin Novel (Virgin☆Bunko)
Japanese: ヴァージン☆文庫 (ヴァージン文庫)
Circulation: 2011/06 - ?
Publisher: Oaks
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An adult light novel label that's aimed at adult males. The label started on June 18th, 2011 with the release of the first two light novel volumes under this label.
X
Novel X
X Bunko TEEN'S HEART
Publisher: Kodansha
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All series were concluded and publication ended in March, 2006.
X Bunko white heart
Japanese: X文庫ホワイトハート (X文庫 white heart)
Publisher: Kodansha
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Shoujo and BL novels.
Y
Novel Y
Young GanGan Novels
Japanese: ヤングガンガンノベルズ
Circulation: 2008/02 - ?
Publisher: Square Enix
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Light novel adaptations of manga from Young GanGan magazine.
Yuri-Hime Novel
Japanese: 百合姫ノベル
Circulation: 2012/03 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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Yuri light novels. Light novels serialized in the yuri manga magazine "Comic Yuri Hime" are published under this label. The label started on March 17th, 2012 with the release of the first light novel volume.
Z
Novel Z
ZETA Bunko (ZE-TA Bunko, Z Bunko)
Japanese: ゼータ文庫
Circulation: 2006/01 - 2007/03
Publisher: Take Shobo
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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).
Zero-Sum Novels
Japanese: ゼロサムノベルズ
Circulation: 2005/07 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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Novel adaptations of manga from Comic Zero-Sum.