Reine Hibiki
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
illustrator
, born November 15 in Hitachi
, Ibaraki Prefecture
, Japan
. She is a graduate of Joshibi University of Art and Design
Junior College. Her work includes illustrating the Maria-sama ga Miteru
series of light novel
s.
project by the circle MAGIXX, with related goods sold at that summer's Comic Market. However, by 2007 it had become a commercial publication by Shueisha
. The novels' co-author is from MAGIXX.
As of May 2009, four volumes of the light novel have been published in Japan:
Shueisha has also released one drama CD for the series:
circle IN-FECT with , who went on to become illustrator of the Hakushaku to Yōsei
light novels. From 1997 onwards Hibiki has published dōjinshi through her own circle Russian Blue. Early Russian Blue works were often collaborations with other artists and based on Final Fantasy
characters. More recent works include the True Colors series of rough illustrations, which are sold at each Comic Market.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
illustrator
Illustrator
An Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
, born November 15 in Hitachi
Hitachi, Ibaraki
is a city located on the Pacific Ocean in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Its name could be directly translated as "sunrise", but probably more appropriately adapted to "prosperous wealth" .-Demographics:...
, Ibaraki Prefecture
Ibaraki Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan, located in the Kantō region on the main island of Honshu. The capital is Mito.-History:Ibaraki Prefecture was previously known as Hitachi Province...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. She is a graduate of Joshibi University of Art and Design
Joshibi University of Art and Design
abbreviated"", is a private art and design university located in Suginami and Sagamihara in Japan.Joshibi is the first art institution for female students in Japan and is the oldest art school as private.- History :...
Junior College. Her work includes illustrating the Maria-sama ga Miteru
Maria-sama ga Miteru
, often shortened to , is a series of Japanese light novels written by Oyuki Konno and illustrated by Reine Hibiki. The series focuses on a group of teenage girls attending Lillian Catholic school for girls in Tokyo, Japan. Its storyline largely revolves around the lives and close relationships of...
series of light novel
Light novel
A is a style of Japanese novel primarily targeting junior high and high school students . The term "light novel" is a wasei-eigo, or a Japanese term formed from words in the English language. Light novels are often called or for short...
s.
Light Novels
Hibiki is co-creator of the light novel series . The series originated in 2006 as a dōjinshiDojinshi
is the Japanese term for self-published works, usually magazines, manga or novels. Dōjinshi are often the work of amateurs, though some professional artists participate as a way to publish material outside the regular industry. The term dōjinshi is derived from and . Dōjinshi are part of a wider...
project by the circle MAGIXX, with related goods sold at that summer's Comic Market. However, by 2007 it had become a commercial publication by Shueisha
Shueisha
is a major publisher in Japan. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The following year, Shueisha became a separate, independent company. Magazines published by Shueisha include Weekly Shōnen Jump, Weekly Young Jump,...
. The novels' co-author is from MAGIXX.
As of May 2009, four volumes of the light novel have been published in Japan:
| Volume | Title | Publication Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007-08-01 | ISBN 978-4-08-601049-8 | |
| 2 | 2007-11-01 | ISBN 978-4-08-601088-7 | |
| 3 | 2008-03-01 | ISBN 978-4-08-601134-1 | |
| 4 | 2008-06-03 | ISBN 978-4-08-601169-3 |
Shueisha has also released one drama CD for the series:
| Volume | Title | Publication Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008-03-28 | ISBN 978-4-08-901163-8 |
Illustration
light novels by- Maria-sama ga MiteruMaria-sama ga Miteru, often shortened to , is a series of Japanese light novels written by Oyuki Konno and illustrated by Reine Hibiki. The series focuses on a group of teenage girls attending Lillian Catholic school for girls in Tokyo, Japan. Its storyline largely revolves around the lives and close relationships of...
light novels by , including the Buddha Watches Too spin-off light novels by light novels by
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(contributing artist) - Comic Yuri Hime (cover art)
- First Love SistersFirst Love Sistersis a Japanese manga originally conceived by Mako Komao with original art designs by Reine Hibiki, and illustrated by Mizuo Shinonome which was first serialized in the now-defunct yuri shōjo manga magazine Yuri Shimai on June 28, 2003 under the title . The manga was transferred to Comic Yuri Hime,...
(character design) - Yuri ShimaiYuri Shimaiwas a manga anthology magazine published quarterly by Japanese publisher Sun Magazine. It was part of what still is a small niche market, with only a few manga magazines in Japan that specializes in the yuri genre. The magazine also contained one-shots and light novels. The anthology was...
(cover art)
Dōjinshi
From 1994 to 1996 Hibiki was a member of the dōjinshiDojinshi
is the Japanese term for self-published works, usually magazines, manga or novels. Dōjinshi are often the work of amateurs, though some professional artists participate as a way to publish material outside the regular industry. The term dōjinshi is derived from and . Dōjinshi are part of a wider...
circle IN-FECT with , who went on to become illustrator of the Hakushaku to Yōsei
Hakushaku to Yosei
is a series of light novels written by Mizue Tani and published in Japan by Shueisha. The story is serialized in Cobalt magazine and illustrated by Asako Takaboshi....
light novels. From 1997 onwards Hibiki has published dōjinshi through her own circle Russian Blue. Early Russian Blue works were often collaborations with other artists and based on Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy
is a media franchise created by Hironobu Sakaguchi, and is developed and owned by Square Enix . The franchise centers on a series of fantasy and science-fantasy role-playing video games , but includes motion pictures, anime, printed media, and other merchandise...
characters. More recent works include the True Colors series of rough illustrations, which are sold at each Comic Market.
External links
- Russian Blue Doujinshi DB entry