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Katsumi Nishino

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Nishino Katsumi

Pen Names: Nanami Kaoru No.2Pen name used when submitting to the 1st MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Career

Occupations
Light novel author, Manga original author
Active Years
2005-

Awards

MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award
2005
Work: She Coughs Cutely (retitled: Kanokon)
Organization: Media Factory
Result: 佳作

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Kanokon

2005 Light novel

A romantic comedy about a high school boy and a heroine who is a fox spirit. The story mixes supernatural elements, romance, and comedy.

RomanceYokai/supernaturalComedy
Adaptations
  • [Manga] Kanokon (manga) (2006)
  • [TV anime] Kanokon (TV anime) (2008)
  • [Drama CD] Kanokon Drama CD (2008)

Pandora

2009 Light novel

A light novel series with comedic elements. Detailed information is limited.

Comedy

Onogoro-sei Kitan

2009 Short story (included in anthology)

A short story included in a GA Bunko anthology. Contains mythic and strange-tale elements.

Weird talesMythic elements

Bibliography

  • Kanokon
  • Pandora
  • Onogoro-sei Kitan

Adaptations

  • Kanokon (manga, TV anime, drama CD)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Lighthearted, dialogue-driven romantic comedyIncorporates moe elements
Recurring Motifs
Yokai/supernatural motifsConflict between school life and romance

Legacy

Through media mix adaptations of Kanokon, the author became known within light novel circles; the work is representative of late-2000s romantic-comedy/moe titles.

In Popular Culture

  • Recognized within otaku media due to anime adaptation and related media mix

Trivia

  • Debuted after receiving an honorable mention in the 1st MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award.
  • Debut work 'Kanokon' was adapted into manga and anime.
  • Resides in Morioka and has maintained a personal blog.