Otogimoyou Ayanishiki
Encyclopedia
is a manga
series by Kyoko Hikawa which first ran in LaLa
from 2005 to 2006. Later it was transferred to Melody
where it continues to be published to this date (2007/09/18). There are 3 volumes published so far, vol.2 was ranked 7 on the Tohan Comics Ranking (2006/11/5～11/11 week) and the vol.3 was ranked 9 (2007/9/2～9/8 week).
This is the latest work from the author, since [Kanata Kara], and is her first work with historical background, in this case the Japanese [Sengoku] era. According to the author's website it's also her first work in which the author's hobby for Japanese WA was useful.
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
series by Kyoko Hikawa which first ran in LaLa
Lala
Lala VC was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers.-Details:...
from 2005 to 2006. Later it was transferred to Melody
Melody (magazine)
, stylized as MELODY is a Japanese shōjo manga magazine published on odd numbered months of the 28th by Hakusensha.-Current serializing titles:*Hana Yori mo Hana no Gotoku - Minako Narita*Himitsu – Top Secret - Reiko Shimizu*Kurotsubaki - Masumi Kawasō...
where it continues to be published to this date (2007/09/18). There are 3 volumes published so far, vol.2 was ranked 7 on the Tohan Comics Ranking (2006/11/5～11/11 week) and the vol.3 was ranked 9 (2007/9/2～9/8 week).
This is the latest work from the author, since [Kanata Kara], and is her first work with historical background, in this case the Japanese [Sengoku] era. According to the author's website it's also her first work in which the author's hobby for Japanese WA was useful.
Plot
On the Sengoku era, the heroin Suzu is a girl who is continuously sought by spirits (mononoke). However she has also mastered some techniques to protect herself, which she learned from the late Shinkurou, the man she calls "Toto-sama". One day during a trip she encounters an unknown spirit, her powers awakens and activates the power of the flute she carries as Shinkurou's memento. An unknown man who reminds her of Toto-sama appears before her eyes and the spirit is defeated. The enigmatic flute seems to have some secrets...External links
- Itsumo no tokoro Kyouko Hikawa fansite
- Animanga.jp on Otogimoyou Ayanishiki Blog entry in English