Kuromukuro: A Ghost at a Speed of 290,000 km per second is a light novel eBook published by newly formed P.A.BOOKS and released in June 2018.[1]
Sequential story distribution is scheduled to start from June 1, 2018 with up to seven stories published around 1st and 15th of every month.[2]
Intro[]
The SF novel based on the story of the original TV animation Kuromukuro broadcast in 2016.[2]
- Samurai from the Sengoku era
Kennosuke Tokisada Ouma who fought fiercely with aggressor Efi Dorg from space, disappeared beyond the wormhole after the decisive battle. Yukina Shirahane and Sophie board the ship Kurobe and aim at the Sagittarius X1 system where Kennosuke should have gone. On that long journey, what do Yukina and Sophie encounter in the Sagittarius 26 system?[2]
Kuromukuro is P.A. Works' 15th anniversary work and the company's first robot animation. The light novel is a sequel to this monumentally popular work and written by Ryo Higaki who worked on the series composition of the main animated TV series![2]
Details[]
- Concept: Snow Grouse[2]
- Work: Ryo Higaki (檜垣亮)[2]
- Cover: (Original) Yuriko Ishii (石井百合子)[2]
- Illustration: Yuriko Ishii[2]
Volumes[]
- Release dates based on Apple Books (jp)
- Episode 1: Released 30-May-2018
- The spacecraft Kurobe is continuing a long journey at sublight speed toward the Sagittarius χ1 system 250 light years ahead. On the journey, Kurobe catches a signal from the 26 Sagittarius system. It was something that Yukina and her crew disturbed--!?
- Apology and correction (11-Jun-2018)[3]
- There was an error in the first episode of "The Ghost of Kuromukuro 290,000 km/s" published on June 1, 2018.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused to those concerned and readers, and we will correct it. Also, after the second episode, it will be issued with the correct notation.
- Episode 2: Released 15-Jun-2018
- A spaceship Kurobe who carefully travels into the 26 Sagittarius system. The existence of something is confirmed in the orbit of the second planet of the star system, which is analyzed from various angles. Will the battle finally begin?!? Yukina, Sophie, and their friends at the edge of space.
- Episode 3: Released 29-Jun-2018
- The Sagittarians, who call themselves Flavto, contact the spaceship Kurobe as an intelligent lifeform of the 26 star system. Kurobe tried to communicate with Flavto, but they thought they were Efi Dorg which was shocking news... Yukina's space odyssey finally reaches its climax!!
- Episode 4: Released 30-Jul-2018
- Yukina, who exits the ship in the grongol Manata, appears to be a terrifying warrior. Increasing fear. Gathering hate. Provoking a fight. Kurobe's captain, Kamizumi, decides to attack Koutou first.
- Episode 5: Released 17-Aug-2018
- The Allied Forces of Kurobe and Flavto continued to battle for the time being, while causing enormous damage. Although the warriors enjoyed a momentary relief, Yukina was shocked to hear that Kennosuke was captured. And then there was an incident in the Flavto Space Forces.
- Episode 6: Released 13-Sep-2018
- The spaceship Kurobe that allows the thieves of Efi Dorg to infiltrate. However, most of the crew members of Kurobe, who had landed on the shore of the planet, were still unable to return to the ship. Will Sophie be in time, or will Yukina be able to return to Kurobe?
- Volume 7: Released 26-Oct-2018
- Efi Dorg correction fleet rushes in with overwhelming force. Kurobe spaceship uses a single ship to escape from the enemy who has set up a merciless siege. And at the end of the desperate withdrawal, one truth is revealed — the final story of Kuromukuro: A Ghost at a Speed of 290,000 km/sec.
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Edit to right of the section title.External links[]
- P.A.BOOKS - Official Kuromukuro light novel page (in Japanese)
- Amazon (jp)
- Amazon.co.jp - クロムクロ 秒速29万Kmの亡霊 第7話 (P.A.BOOKS) Kindle版 by 檜垣亮 (著), 石井百合子 (イラスト) for ¥ 378
- News
- Crunchyroll News - P.A.WORKS to Launch Its Own E-Book Label "P.A.BOOKS" Next Month by Mikikazu Komatsu April 20, 2018 8:55pm PDT