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Kino's Journey

First light novel volume cover

キノの旅 —the Beautiful World—
(Kino no Tabi —the Beautiful World—)

Genre

Light novel

Written by

Keiichi Sigsawa

Illustrated by

Kouhaku Kuroboshi

Published by

ASCII Media Works

English publisher

NA: Tokyopop (expired)

Imprint

Dengeki Bunko

Magazine

Dengeki hp
Dengeki Bunko Magazine

Demographic

Male

Original run

March 17, 2000 – present

Volumes

23 (List of volumes)

Further information
Anime television series
Kino's Journey —the Beautiful World—
Directed by	Ryūtarō Nakamura
Written by	Sadayuki Murai
Music by	Ryo Sakai
Studio	A.C.G.T
Licensed by	AUS: Hanabee NA: ADV Films UK: Anime Limited
Original network	WOWOW
English network	SA: Animax India SEA: Animax Asia US: Imaginasian, Anime Network
Original run	April 8, 2003 – July 8, 2003
Episodes	13 + 1 OVA (List of episodes)
Video game
Developer	Tycoon
Publisher	ASCII Media Works
Genre	Visual novel
Platform	PlayStation 2
Released	July 17, 2003
Anime film
Kino's Journey: Life Goes On
Directed by	Takashi Watanabe (渡部高志)
Produced by	Takashi Watanabe (渡辺隆) Naoko Koyama Tadakazu Hiraga
Written by	Sadayuki Murai
Music by	Ryou Sakai
Studio	A.C.G.T
Released	February 19, 2005
Runtime	30 minutes
Video game
Kino's Journey II —the Beautiful World—
Developer	Tycoon
Publisher	ASCII Media Works
Genre	Visual novel
Platform	PlayStation 2
Released	December 1, 2005
Light novel
Gakuen Kino
Written by	Keiichi Sigsawa
Illustrated by	Kouhaku Kuroboshi
Published by	ASCII Media Works
Imprint	Dengeki Bunko
Magazine	Dengeki p Dengeki h Dengeki hpa
Demographic	Male
Original run	July 10, 2006 – present
Volumes	7 (List of volumes)
Anime film
Kino's Journey: Country of Illness —For You—
Directed by	Ryūtarō Nakamura
Produced by	Nobuhiro Oosawa Naoko Koyama
Written by	Chiaki J. Konaka
Music by	Ryou Sakai
Studio	Shaft
Released	April 21, 2007
Runtime	30 minutes
Manga
Gakuen Kino
Illustrated by	Dennō Ōwadan
Published by	ASCII Media Works
Magazine	Dengeki G's Festival! Comic Dengeki G's Magazine
Demographic	Seinen
Original run	February 23, 2010 – April 28, 2012
Volumes	3
Manga
Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World
Illustrated by	Iruka Shiomiya
Published by	Kodansha
English publisher	NA: Vertical
Imprint	Shōnen
Magazine	Shōnen Magazine Edge
Original run	March 17, 2017 – August 17, 2020
Volumes	8
Manga
Illustrated by	Gou
Published by	ASCII Media Works
Magazine	Dengeki Daioh
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	May 27, 2017 – December 27, 2019
Volumes	5
Anime television series
Kino's Journey —the Beautiful World— the Animated Series
Directed by	Tomohisa Taguchi
Produced by	Harutaka Ashitate Takurou Hatekayama Kentarou Hattori Aya Iizuka Kozue Kaneniwa Yuusuke Yoshioka
Written by	Yukie Sugawara
Music by	Yoshiaki Dewa
Studio	Lerche
Licensed by	Crunchyroll
Original network	AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS, Sun TV, BS11
English network	SEA: Animax Asia
Original run	October 6, 2017 – December 22, 2017
Episodes	12 (List of episodes)

Kino's Journey —the Beautiful World— (Japanese: キノの旅 —the Beautiful World—, Hepburn: Kino no Tabi —the Beautiful World—), shortened to Kino's Journey, is a Japanese light novel series written by Keiichi Sigsawa, with illustrations by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. The series follows a traveler named Kino and her talking motorcycle named Hermes, as they explore countries with unique customs and people around a mysterious world, only spending three days at each location. The series originally started serialization in volume five of MediaWorks' now-defunct light novel magazine Dengeki hp on March 17, 2000. The first volume of the series was published on July 10, 2000 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint. As of November 2020, 23 volumes have been published.

A 13-episode anime adaptation produced by A.C.G.T and Genco aired between April and July 2003 on WOWOW in Japan. Two visual novels for the PlayStation 2 were released by ASCII Media Works, the first in July 2003, and the second in December 2005. There have also been two 30-minute animated films produced, the first in February 2005, and the second in April 2007. A Kino's Journey light novel was only released as a promotional gift for the second animated movie. Additional merchandise includes three art books, three picture books, and a drama CD. Two manga adaptations were produced, and a new anime series aired 12 episodes between October and December 2017. A spin-off light novel series titled Gakuen Kino (学園キノ, lit. Academy Kino) began with the first volume published on July 10, 2006 by ASCII Media Works; seven volumes have been released as of May 2021.

Plot

In Kino's Journey, the protagonist, Kino, accompanied by a talking motorcycle named Hermes, travels through a mystical world of many different countries and forests, each unique in its customs and people. She only spends three days and two nights in every town, without exception, on the principle that three days is enough time to learn almost everything important about a place, while leaving time to explore new lands. Kino says in The Land of Visible Pain that this principle is probably a lie, specifically noting "if I stay any longer, I'm afraid I will settle down." The recurring theme of the anime and novels is described by the phrase, "The world is not beautiful, therefore it is." Kino's Journey explores what the anime director Ryūtarō Nakamura described as "a radical sense of 'beauty'" and brutality, loneliness, nonsense, oppression and tragedy are often juxtaposed against compassion and a fairy-tale atmosphere.

For protection and hunting, Kino carries a .44 single-action revolver (called "the Cannon", based on a Colt Walker) that uses liquid explosives in place of gunpowder and a .22 automatic pistol (named "the Woodsman", based on a Colt Woodsman). Later in Kino's adventures in the novels, Kino also uses a pump-action shotgun (based on a Winchester M1897) and a semi-automatic sniper rifle (called "the Flute", based on an M14 rifle), along with a variety of other tools, including knives. In the anime, Kino is shown to carry no fewer than five knives, including one which can fire .22 bullets from its hilt. Kino is an unusually quick draw and practices every day before dawn.

Technology in this world exists, sometimes to the level of science fiction, although anachronisms are common (for example, the same land that has talking robots also appears to have phonographs, yet simultaneously the world has only begun to develop heavier-than-air flight). The level of technology also varies from country to country. The world is not heavily magical (the only "magical" elements include land that moves, talking vehicles, and a talking dog), although it has a certain fairy-tale quality.

Characters

Kino (キノ): Voiced by: Ai Maeda (2003 anime, video games), Aoi Yūki (2017 anime), Aya Hisakawa (drama CD, Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax) (Japanese); Kelli Cousins (2003 anime), Gabi Chennisi (2003 anime) (Young), Lindsay Seidel (2017 anime) (English); Kino is the main protagonist in the series and travels to different countries with her talking motorcycle Hermes, discovering their cultures and people. In the anime, Kino's gender is ambiguous in the beginning, but was confirmed to be female in the fourth episode, when she first meets Hermes and borrows the name "Kino" from another traveler. She is skilled in combat, carrying both guns and knives, and is accustomed to life as a traveler. To those she meets, she is invariably polite and answers questions directly.
Hermes (エルメス, Erumesu): Voiced by: Ryuji Aigase (2003 anime, video games), Sōma Saitō (2017 anime), Junko Noda (drama CD) (Japanese); Cynthia Martinez (2003 anime), Derick Snow (2017 anime) (English); Hermes is a talking Brough Superior motorcycle and is Kino's loyal companion; although it can be reluctant sometimes, it faithfully accompanies Kino in her travels. The relationship between Kino and Hermes is presented as symbiotic—as explained in the Land of Adults where Hermes provides speed, and Kino provides balance. In the first couple of episodes of the anime and almost all of the chapters in the novels, it has a tendency to mispronounce words and phrases. Its name is a reference to the Greek god Hermes. Although its name is spelled "Hermes", in the third book it emphasizes that the "H" in its name is silent.

Kino (male traveler) (キノ (旅人), Kino (tabibito)): Voiced by: Kazuhiko Inoue (2003 anime), Daisuke Ono (2017 anime) (Japanese); Chris Patton (English); Not much is known about the original Kino, only that he is a young man with glasses and a calm demeanor who traveled by the same three-day rule that the main character Kino does. He arrived to the Land of Adults and was most likely the reason why the main character goes on her journey after he dies protecting her from the customs of her country. She often makes statements similar to the original Kino's and even quotes him on occasion. In the novels, the original Kino explains that he makes a living selling medicinal herbs and unusual items he finds while traveling.
Shizu (シズ): Voiced by: Takashi Irie (2003 anime), Yūichirō Umehara (2017 anime) (Japanese); Clint Bickham (2003 anime), Jeff Johnson (2017 anime) (English); Shizu is a young man with a great talent for swordsmanship. He travels in a dune buggy with Riku, his talking dog companion. He appears in multiple stories just about him, Riku and Ti in the novels. Riku narrates all but one of these stories. Later in the novels, Kino and Hermes meet up with Shizu and Riku again, but Kino seems to remember only Riku's name.
Riku (陸): Voiced by: Hōchū Ōtsuka (2003 anime), Kenichirou Matsuda (2017 anime) (Japanese); Tejas Englesmith (2003 anime), Christopher Sabat (2017 anime) (English); Riku is a talking dog of the Samoyed breed who travels with Shizu. He is large, white, and his face seems to be always smiling. Apparently, in the anime, Riku has only spoken to Hermes, as Kino does not believe Riku can speak when told about the discussion Hermes had with him. In the original anime version, Riku also speaks to Shizu, but in the English version, only barks or whimpers to him in these instances. In the novels, Riku speaks to both Kino and Hermes. In the 2017 anime, he speaks to both Kino and Hermes, much to the surprise of the latter.
Ti (ティー, Tī) / Tifana (ティファナ): Voiced by: Mamiko Noto (video games), Ayane Sakura (2017 anime) (Japanese); Monica Rial (2017 anime) (English); Ti, also known as Tifana, is a 12-year-old child Shizu befriends in the Ship Country. When Shizu decides to leave, she refuses to separate from him and decides to kill herself along with him. After being stopped by Kino, Ti is taken in by Shizu, traveling with him and Riku since then. Ti's weapon of choice is grenades, and she carries a bag containing a number of them for self-defense.
Sakura (さくら): Voiced by: Aoi Yabusaki (now Aoi Yūki) (2003 anime), Kokoa Amano (2017 anime), Akemi Satō (drama CD) (Japanese); Hilary Haag (2003 anime), Ariel Graham (2017 anime) (English); Sakura is a girl from the country Kino visited in the last episode of the first anime series. She shares many similarities to Kino, such as her parents also owning an inn. In the English version of the first anime series, her name is changed to Lily in order to preserve the explanation that her name, pronounced slightly differently, becomes an insult. The children call her "Silly Willy" instead of "nekura" (根暗, meaning "gloomy") and "okra" (オクラ, okura) in this version.
Shishou (師匠, Shishō): Voiced by: Junko Midori, Akeno Watanabe (second video game), Lynn (2017 anime) (Japanese); Jennie Welch (2003 anime), Caitlin Glass (2017 anime) (English); Shishou is Kino's master who taught her marksmanship. She lives in the forest and does not travel. Her actual name is unknown; "Shishou" is a title meaning "mentor" or "master" (although Kino does not realize this at first). In the final episode of the first anime series, which chronologically takes place before most other episodes, the gunsmith who repaired Kino's Cannon recognized it and told Kino that he once knew a young woman who insisted everyone call her "Shishou". She traveled between countries and stirred up trouble wherever she went. In the novels, multiple stories are devoted to her travels alongside a man referred to as her "student", when she was in her late twenties. She and her student are shown as being incredibly greedy, even to the point of being cruel. They travel in a battered yellow car resembling a Subaru 360.

Media

Light novels

Main article: List of Kino's Journey light novels

Kino's Journey began as a series of light novels written by Keiichi Sigsawa, and illustrated by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. The series originally started serialization in MediaWorks' now-defunct light novel magazine Dengeki hp with the release of volume six on March 17, 2000. The first volume of the series was published on July 10, 2000 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint. As of November 2020, 23 volumes have been published. The eighth volume of Kino's Journey, originally published in October 2004, was Dengeki Bunko's 1000th published novel. An additional volume entitled Kino's Journey —the Beautiful World— Country of Theater —Kino— (キノの旅 —the Beautiful World— 劇場の国 —KINO—, Kino no Tabi —the Beautiful World— Gekijō no Kuni —KINO—) was only released as a promotional gift for the second animated movie. A collection of special chapters entitled Kino's Journey: the Sigsawa's World (キノの旅 -the Sigsawa's World-, Kino no Tabi: the Sigsawa's World) came with the first volume of ASCII Media Works' light novel magazine Dengeki Bunko Magazine on April 10, 2008.

In commemoration of Dengeki Bunko's 20th anniversary, Kino's Journey was serialized weekly from April to September 2013 in several Japanese regional newspapers. The ten stories serialized during this period were included in the 17th volume published in October of the same year. The previous 16 volumes were released with new cover artwork also in commemoration of the anniversary.

The light novel series has also been translated into Chinese, Korean, and German. Tokyopop licensed the novels under the original title Kino no Tabi for release in North America, and the first volume was published on October 3, 2006. The chapter order of Tokyopop's English release of the first volume differed from the original Japanese release. According to Tokyopop representatives, there are issues with the licensor that have left them unable to release further volumes of the series. Tokyopop used an image from the sixth chapter-title page from the original novel for use as the English novel cover. In May 2021, Tokyopop confirmed its license for the series had expired.

The first volume of a spin-off of the regular series titled Gakuen Kino was published on July 10, 2006, under Dengeki Bunko; as of May 2021, seven volumes have been released. The series is a collection of parodies originally published in three spin-off magazines of Dengeki hp: Dengeki p, Dengeki h, and Dengeki hpa. The spin-off features Kino as a magical girl in a school setting. Gakuen Kino was translated into Chinese and Korean.

Art books and manga

A 96-page art book containing illustrations by Kouhaku Kuroboshi was released by ASCII Media Works in March 2003. The book contained illustrations from Kino's Journey and the Allison series of light novels, which is created by the same people as Kino's Journey. Also included in the art book are original illustrations never released in the novel volumes, and an original Kino's Journey short story by Keiichi Sigsawa. Two more artbooks from Kouhaku Kuroboshi were released in commemoration of the novel series' 15th anniversary. These artbooks include illustrations from Kino's Journey up to the 18th volume, Gakuen Kino, all of the Allison light novels, and other novels by Keiichi Sigsawa, as well as artwork by Kouhaku Kuroboshi as Takeshi Iizuka.

Three picture books were also released by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko Visual Novel label. The first, released on December 3, 2003, contained forty-eight pages and is entitled Country of Memories —Their Memories— (記憶の国 —Their Memories—, Kioku no Kuni —Their Memories—). The first picture book came bundled with an audio CD containing image songs (one of which is based on the tune of Pachelbel's Canon). The second book, released on October 19, 2005, contained eighty pages and is entitled The Traveler's Story —You— (旅人の話 —You—, Tabibito no Hanashi —You—). The second book was released in two editions, with the difference between the two being a DVD of the first animated film Kino's Journey: In Order to Do Something —Life Goes On—. The third book, released on December 25, 2007, contained 40 pages and is entitled My Country —Own Will— (わたしの国 —Own Will—, Watashi no Kuni —Own Will—). The third book came bundled with a DVD of the second animated film Kino's Journey: Country of Illness —For You—.

A manga adaptation of the spin-off series Gakuen Kino was illustrated by the dōjinshi group Dennō Ōwadan. It began serialization in volume 10 of ASCII Media Works' Dengeki G's Festival! Comic released on February 23, 2010. The manga continued serialization until volume 14 of Dengeki G's Festival! Comic published on October 26, 2010. It was transferred to ASCII Media Works' Dengeki G's Magazine with the December 2010 issue and ran until the June 2012 issue. It was compiled in three volumes. A manga adaptation of Kino's Journey, drawn by Iruka Shiomiya, was serialized in Kodansha's Shōnen Magazine Edge from March 17, 2017, to August 17, 2020. Its chapters were collected in eight tankōbon volumes. An English translation was published by Kodansha USA under the Vertical Comics imprint from February 2019 to April 2021. A second manga, with art by Gou, began serialization in the July 2017 issue of ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Daioh magazine released on May 27, 2017. It has been collected in five tankōbon volumes as of February 2020.

Anime

Main article: List of Kino's Journey episodes

An anime adaptation produced by A.C.G.T and Genco, and directed by Ryūtarō Nakamura, aired on the WOWOW satellite television network between April 8 and July 8, 2003, containing 13 episodes. The anime series was also rebroadcast across Japan by the anime satellite television network Animax, which also aired the series across its worldwide networks in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia. The episodes were released on six DVD compilations released between June 18 and November 19, 2003; the first volume contained three episodes, while each of the subsequent volumes contained two episodes. The series was re-released on DVD in popular editions again in six volumes, with the first three volumes bundled together and sold on January 19, 2005, and the last three volumes bundled together and sold on February 16, 2005. In addition to the main series, there is also a 12-minute-long prologue titled "Episode 0: The Tower Country —Freelance—" which was released as an original video animation with the first animated film's DVD release on October 19, 2005. The anime's opening theme is "All the way" by Mikuni Shimokawa and the ending theme is "The Beautiful World" by Ai Maeda; both singles were released on June 18, 2003.

The 13-episode anime series was licensed for North American distribution by ADV Films. The episodes were initially released on four DVD compilations released between February 24, 2004, and June 29, 2004; the first volume contained four episodes, while each of the subsequent volumes contained three episodes. The first DVD volume was sold in two editions, with the difference between the two being a series box, which allowed all four DVDs to fit inside. A DVD box set entitled Kino's Journey: The Complete Collection was released on October 25, 2005, containing three discs. In 2009, the series was re-released on three DVDs in a single case. Re-releases also happened in 2011, 2013, and 2017, one of the three anime series currently distributed by them while being succeeded by Section23 Films. They announced that an SDBD set is also coming for a February 26, 2019 release.

A second anime television series adaptation titled Kino's Journey —the Beautiful World— the Animated Series aired 12 episodes between October 6 and December 22, 2017. It was animated by Lerche and produced by Egg Firm. The series is directed by Tomohisa Taguchi, with Yukie Sugawara supervising scripts and Ryoko Amisaki designing the characters. The opening theme is "Here and There" and the ending theme is "Satōdama no Tsuki" (砂糖玉の月), both by Nagi Yanagi. Crunchyroll streamed the anime with subtitles, and Funimation streamed the series with a simuldub.

Films

Two anime films have been created as part of the Kino's Journey series. The first, Kino's Journey: In Order to Do Something —Life Goes On.— (何かをするために—life goes on.—, Nanika o Suru Tame ni —life goes on.—) was produced by A.C.G.T and directed by Takashi Watanabe. It premiered in Japanese theaters on February 19, 2005. Spanning 30-minutes, the film is a prequel to the series, showing Kino being trained by her teacher, learning to ride Hermes, and discovering her naturally excellent marksmanship before eventually deciding to return the original Kino's coat to his mother. The ending theme for the first animated film is "Hajimari no Hi" (始まりの日) by Ai Maeda, and was released on Maeda's Night Fly album on March 16, 2005.

The second film, Kino's Journey: Country of Illness —For You— (キノの旅：病気の国 —For You—, Kino no Tabi: Byōki no Kuni —For You—), premiered on April 21, 2007 as one of the three movies released at Dengeki Bunko's Movie Festival. Produced by Shaft and directed by Ryūtarō Nakamura, it follows Kino and Hermes journey to a highly advanced country where the people live confined in a sealed environment. By request of her father, Kino tells about her travels to a sick girl who is hospitalized there. The second animated film's ending theme is "Bird" by Mikuni Shimokawa, and the single was released on March 14, 2007.

Other media

A Kino's Journey drama CD was available through mail order via volume fifteen of MediaWorks' now-defunct light novel magazine Dengeki hp released on December 18, 2001. The drama tracks on the CD were originally broadcast on ASCII Media Works' radio program Dengeki Taishō in 2001.

Kino's Journey has been adapted into two visual novel adventure games for the PlayStation 2 by Tycoon and ASCII Media Works. The first game, titled Kino's Journey —the Beautiful World—, was released on July 17, 2003, and a "best" version was later released on November 25, 2004. Most of the story for the first game is taken from volumes one, two, three, five, and six of the original light novels, but there is one scenario written specifically for the game by Keiichi Sigsawa. The original soundtrack for the first visual novel was released on July 24, 2003. The second game, titled Kino's Journey II —the Beautiful World—, was released on December 1, 2005, and a "best" version was later released on March 8, 2007. Like the first game, most of the story is taken from the light novels, but there is another original scenario written by Sigsawa. Additionally, the second game came bundled with a 36-page book entitled Various Stories —a Beautiful Dreamer— (いろいろな話 —a Beautiful Dreamer—, Iroirona Hanashi —a Beautiful Dreamer—) containing the story of the original scenario written for the game. Both of the visual novels were voiced, mainly using the same cast from the first anime series. At one time, ASCII Media Works had planned to release a version for the PlayStation Portable.

Reception

As of 2017, around 8.2 million copies of the novels have been sold in Japan. The first novel which was published in the US generated positive reviews. Newtype USA named it the Book of the Month for November 2006 and called it "inviting and addictive", while AnimeOnDVD said it "sucks you in", and "allows you to experience the journey" with the main character. The series has ranked six times in Takarajimasha's light novel guide book Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!: second in 2006, fifth in 2007, sixth in 2008, twelfth in 2009, fifth in 2012, and fifth in 2013.

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External links

Official website of the light novels (in Japanese)
Official website of the 2017 anime (in Japanese)
Kino's Journey at the Wayback Machine (archived May 18, 2012) at ASCII Media Works (in Japanese)
Kino's Journey (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia

v t e Works by Keiichi Sigsawa
Kino's Journey	Novels Episodes
Tale of a Single Continent series	Allison Lillia and Treize Meg and Seron Allison & Lillia Episodes
Other works	Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Episodes

v t e Works directed by Ryūtarō Nakamura
Animated series	Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring (1996–97) Serial Experiments Lain (1998) Colorful (1999) Sakura Wars (2000) Kino's Journey (2003) Rec (2006) Ghost Hound (2007–08) Despera (suspended)
Animated films	Legend of Crystania - The Motion Picture (1995) Kino's Journey: Country of Illness —For You— (2007)

v t e Works directed by Tomohisa Taguchi
Anime series	Persona 4: The Golden Animation (2014) Twin Star Exorcists (2016–17) Kino's Journey —the Beautiful World— the Animated Series (2017) Akudama Drive (2020) Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (2022–present)
Films	Persona 3 The Movie: No. 1, Spring of Birth (2013) Persona 3 The Movie: No. 2, Midsummer Knight's Dream (2014) Persona 3 The Movie: No. 4, Winter of Rebirth (2016) Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna (2020) The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (2022) Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning (2023)

v t e A.C.G.T
Television series	Seven of Seven (2002) Human Crossing (2003) Dear Boys (2003) Kino's Journey (2003) Koi Kaze (2004) Initial D Fourth Stage (2004–2006) Duel Masters Charge (2004–2006) Lime-iro Ryūkitan X (2005) Project Blue Earth SOS (2006) GR: Giant Robo (2007) Wangan Midnight (2007–2008) Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de (2008) Monochrome Factor (2008) Freezing (2011) Freezing Vibration (2013) Dai-Shogun – Great Revolution (2014) Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club (2017) Dies Irae (2017) Orient (2022) Berserk of Gluttony (2023)
OVAs/ONAs	New Fist of the North Star (2003–2004) Kino's Journey: Tower Country (2005) Initial D Battle Stage 2 (2007) Initial D Extra Stage 2 (2008) Dies Irae: The Dawning Days (2017) Dies Irae: To the Ring Reincarnation (2018)
Films	Kino's Journey: Life Goes On (2005)
Related	Triangle Staff

v t e Shaft films, OVAs, ONAs, video games, and music videos
OVAs	Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1996–1997, #87, 90, 93, 96, 99, 102, 105, 108) Sakura Diaries (1997) Legend of the Galactic Heroes: A Hundred Billion Stars, A Hundred Billion Lights (1998, #5–8 & 17) Arcade Gamer Fubuki (2002–2003) G-On Riders (2003) Rec (2006) Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase (2006) Mahō Sensei Negima!: Spring (2006) Mahō Sensei Negima!: Summer (2006) Arcade Gamer Fubuki Special (2008) (Goku) Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei (2008–2009) Mahō Sensei Negima!: Shiroki Tsubasa Ala Alba (2008–2009) Pani Poni Dash! (2009) (Zan) Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei Bangaichi (2009–2010) Mahō Sensei Negima!: Mō Hitotsu no Sekai (2009–2010) Katteni Kaizō (2011) Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl (2012) Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei (2012) Hidamari Sketch: Sae & Hiro's Graduation Arc (2013) Nisekoi (2014–2015) Magical Suite Prism Nana (2015–2016) Nisekoi: (2016) The Beheading Cycle: The Blue Savant and the Nonsense Bearer (2016–2017)
Films	Kino's Journey: Country of Illness -For You- (2007) Mahō Sensei Negima! Anime Final (2011) Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Beginnings (2012) Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Eternal (2012) Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion (2013) Kizumonogatari I: Tekketsu (2016) Kizumonogatari II: Nekketsu (2016) Kizumonogatari III: Reiketsu (2017) Fireworks (2017) Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp (2024) Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl (2025) Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising (2025)
ONAs	Koyomimonogatari (2016) Kakushigoto (2016) Akuma no Memumemu-chan (2018) Luminous Witches (2020) Assault Lily Fruits (2021–2022) Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season (2024)
Video games	Fate/Extra CCC (2013, opening cinematic) Fate/EXTELLA (2016, opening cinematic) Magia Record (2017–2024) Monogatari Series PucPuc (2018, opening cinematic) Crystar (2018, opening cinematic) Assault Lily: Last Bullet (2021)
Music videos	Shina Dark (2008)
Category

Studio Hibari

Hibari

Television series	Sensual Phrase (1999−2000) Taro the Space Alien (2000−2001) Tantei Shounen Kageman (2001−2002) Happy Lesson (2002) Mirmo! (2002−2005) Duel Masters (2002−2003) Lime-iro Senkitan (2003) Happy Lesson Advance (2003) Grandpa Danger (2004−2005) Duel Masters Charge (2004−2006) Major (episodes 1−78, 2004−2007) Duel Masters Sacred Lands (2005−2006) Happy Seven (2005) Nerima Daikon Brothers (2006) Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl (2006) Gargoyle of Yoshinaga House (2006) Tsuyokiss (2006) Sumomomo, Momomo (2006−2007) Venus Versus Virus (2007) Moonlight Mile (2007) Net Ghost PiPoPa (2008−2009) Weiß Survive (2009) Charger Girl Ju-den Chan (2009) Yumeiro Patissiere (2009–2010) Weiß Survive R (2009−2010) Yumeiro Patissiere SP Professional (2010) Clean Freak! Aoyama-kun (2017) High Card (2023–2024)
OVA/ONAs	Izumo (1991) Lime-iro Senkitan: The South Island Dream Romantic Adventure (2004) Netrun-mon (2004) Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl (2006) Ketai Shoujo (2007) Sumomomo, Momomo (2007) Amuri in Star Ocean (2008) Isshoni Training: Training with Hinako (2009) Isshoni Sleeping: Sleeping with Hinako (2010) Isshoni Training 026: Bathtime with Hinako & Hiyoko (2010) Yumeiro Patissiere: Mune Kyun Tropical Island! (2010) Land of the Lustrous (2013) Monster Strike (2015−2016) Monster Strike: Mermaid Rhapsody (2016) Monster Strike: An Encore of Continuance- Pandora's Box (2016) Tekken: Bloodline (2022)
Films	Duel Masters: Curse of the Death Phoenix (2005) Junod (2010) The Stranger by the Shore (2020)
Video games	Gotcha Force (2003) Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness (2013) Puzzle & Dragons Z (2013)

Lerche

Television series	Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai! (2011) Danganronpa: The Animation (2013) Unbreakable Machine-Doll (2013) Re:_Hamatora (2014) Assassination Classroom (2015) Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace (2015) Monster Musume (2015) School-Live! (2015) Assassination Classroom: Second Season (2016) Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle (2016) Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School (2016) Magical Girl Raising Project (2016) Scum's Wish (2017) Classroom of the Elite (2017) Konohana Kitan (2017) Kino's Journey (2017) Hakumei and Mikochi (2018) Seven Senses of the Reunion (2018) Asobi Asobase (2018) Radiant (2018–2019) Astra Lost in Space (2019) Given (2019) Radiant Season 2 (2019–2020) Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (2020–present) Idoly Pride (2021) Rumble Garanndoll (2021) Classroom of the Elite 2nd Season (2022) World Dai Star (2023) After-School Hanako-kun (2023–2024) Classroom of the Elite 3rd Season (2024)
Films	Fw:Hamatora (2015) Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days (2016) Given (2020)
OVAs/ONAs	Carnival Phantasm (2011–2012) Fate/Prototype (2011) Monster Musume (2016–2017) Koro Sensei Quest (2016–2017) Super Danganronpa 2.5: Komaeda Nagito to Sekai no Hakaisha (2017) Escha Chron (2018) Fate/Grand Carnival (2021) Given: On the Other Hand (2021)

v t e Shōnen Magazine Edge series
2015–2019	Nekogahara (2015–2018) Ao-chan Can't Study! (2015–2018) The Seven Deadly Sins: Seven Days (2017) Amachin wa Jishou Osu (2017–2023) Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World (2017–2020) Megalobox - Shukumei no Sōken (2018) Pandora Men’s Dining (2018) Shaman King: Red Crimson (2018–2020) Shaman King: The Super Star (2018–2023)† Alice in Murderland (2018) Pretty Boy Detective Club (2018–2019) Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle -Before the Battle- The Dirty Dawg (2018–2020) Otaku Elf (2019–2023)† Piano Duo for the Left Hand (2019–2023) Chūzenji-sensei Mononoke Kōgiroku: Sensei ga Nazo o Toite Shimaukara (2019–2023)† My Deer Friend Nokotan (2019–2023)†
2020–2023	Shaman King: Marcos (2020–2022) Project Scard ~Kemono-tachi no Seigi~ (2020–2021) Hana-Doll: Flowering: Boys were still in a dream* (2020–2021) Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Dawn of Divisions (2021–2022) Bless (2022–2023)†
† Indicates titles that continued serialization in other magazines

v t e Dengeki Daioh series
Current	Strawberry Marshmallow (2002) Yotsuba&! (2003) A Certain Scientific Railgun (2007) Toradora! (2008) The Devil Is a Part-Timer! (2012) Gabriel DropOut (2013) † Shinmai Shimai no Futari Gohan (2015) Kino's Journey (2017) Adachi and Shimamura (2019) Unnamed Memory (2020) Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi (2021) † I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time (2021) Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? (Iya, Shinai!!) (2021) Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (2021) Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (2021) Love Is Indivisible by Twins (2022) †
1990s	Gokudo the Adventurer (1995) Kurogane Communication (1997) To Heart (1997) Azumanga Daioh (1999) Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh (1999) Infinite Ryvius (1999)
2000s	Kanon (2000) Train+Train (2000) Boogiepop Dual: Losers' Circus (2000) Kokoro Library (2000) Ninja Nonsense (2000) Comic Party (2001) Sister Princess: 12 Promises (2001) Figure 17 (2001) I My Me! Strawberry Eggs (2001) Please Teacher! (2002) Gunslinger Girl (2002) Stellvia (2003) Tsukihime (2003) Hayate X Blade (2003) Uta Kata (2004) Please Twins! (2005) Blood Alone (2005) Shakugan no Shana (2005) Fafner in the Azure: Dead Aggressor (2005) Yuri Seijin Naoko-san (2005) Kamichu! (2005) Yoake Mae yori Ruriiro na (2005) Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! (2005) Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru (2006) Sola (2006) Our Home's Fox Deity (2007) Shina Dark (2007) Muv-Luv Alternative (2007) Venus Versus Virus (2008) Ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two (2008) Gurren Lagann (2008) White Album (2008) Asura Cryin' (2008) Sora Kake Girl D (2009) Ōkami Kakushi: Fukahi no Shō (2009)
2010s	Sound of the Sky (2010) Okami-san and Her Seven Companions (2010) Qualia the Purple (2011) Love, Election and Chocolate (2011) Evergreen (2011) Not Lives (2011) Golden Time (2011) Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere (2011) Accel World / Dural: Magisa Garden (2012) Waiting in the Summer (2012) Ima Sugu Oniichan ni Imōto da tte Iitai! (2012) Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea (2013) Hitori Bocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu (2013) † A Certain Scientific Accelerator (2013) Farewell to My Alter (2014) Mitsuboshi Colors (2014) Buddy Complex (2014) Etotama (2014) Eromanga Sensei (2014) Shirobako: Kaminoyama Kōkō Animation Dōkōkai (2014) Celestial Method (2014) Bloom Into You (2015) The Isolator (2015) The Irregular at Magic High School (2016) A Certain Scientific Railgun: Astral Buddy (2017) Between the Sky and Sea (2017) I Can't Believe I Slept with You! (2019)
2020s	RWBY: Ice Queendom (2022) Goodbye Sengen (2022)
† Indicates titles published in affiliated magazines.