Noboru Yamaguchi (ヤマグチ ノボル, Yamaguchi Noboru, February 11, 1972 – April 4, 2013[1]) was a Japanese light novel and game scenario author from Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. He was well known for being the author of The Familiar of Zero light novels and visual novels by Frontwing.
Noboru Yamaguchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 11, 1972 |
| Died | April 4, 2013 (aged 41) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Author |
| Known for | The Familiar of Zero, Green Green, Strike Witches |
Biography
editOn February 11, 1972, he was born in Hitachi, Ibaraki. He graduated in Department of Political Science Division II, School of Political Science and Economics, Meiji University. In July 2011, he revealed on Media Factory's website that he had advanced stage cancer that was discovered in February of that year and which was untreatable at the time,[2] which affected his work on the final two volumes of Zero no Tsukaima. After an unrelated gallstone surgery, the cancerous growth was found to have shrunk allowing surgery to take place in early August 2011.[3] On November 1, 2011, he was invited to the event of "Amazon.co.jp 10th Anniversary", and he was inducted to a hall of fame in Japanese Books section, Amazon.co.jp 10th Anniversary.[4][5] He was later readmitted to the hospital in December 2011,[6] and had another surgery in November 2012.[7] Yamaguchi died on April 4, 2013, at the age of 41. His funeral was held on April 9. His death was publicly announced on April 11 by his family and publishers.[1][8]
Works
editLight novels (original)
edit| Japanese Title | English Title | Year | Publishing label | No. of Volumes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nibun no Ichi | Half | November 2000 | Nijigen Dream Novels | 1 |
| Zero no Tsukaima | The Familiar of Zero | June 2004 - February 2017 | MF Bunko J | 22 |
| Imōto Lesson Koko wa Otome no Sono | Sister Lesson Here is Maiden's Garden | March 2005 | Bishojo Bunko | 1 |
| Zero no Tsukaima Gaiden Tabitha no Bōken |
The Familiar of Zero Side Story Tabitha's Adventure |
October 2006 - March 2009 | MF Bunko J | 3 |
| Kaze no Kishihime | The Knight-Princess of The Gale | October 2009 - March 2010 | MF Bunko J | 2 |
| Zero no Tsukaima Memorial Book | The Familiar of Zero Memorial Book | June 2017 | MF Bunko J | 1 |
| Tsuppare Arisugawa | Be defiant, Arisugawa | July 2003 | Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko | 1 |
| Sister Spring Itsukano Imouto | Sister Spring Sister in Someday | July 2004 | Bishojo Bunko | 1 |
| Kakikake no Love Letter | Unfinished Love Letter | August 2004 | Fujimi Mystery Bunko | 1 |
| Santa Kurarisu Kuraishisu | Santa Claris Crisis | December 2005 | Fujimi Fantasia Bunko | 1 |
| Tōku 6 Mile no Kanojo | 6 Miles Away from Her | February 2006 | Fujimi Mystery Bunko | 1 |
| Potion Uri no Marea | Marea The Potion Saler | May 2006 | Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko | 1 |
| Ani Yori Sugureta Imōto Nado Konoyoni Sonzaisiteha Ikenai[9] |
The Sisters More Superior than the Brothers Mustn't Exist |
December 2011 | Atomic Bunko | 1 |
Light novels (novelizations)
edit| Japanese Title | English Title | Year | Publishing label | No. of Volumes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canaria ~Kono omoi wo Utani nosete~ |
Canaria ~Song with my mind~ |
October 2010 | Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko | 1 |
| Green Green Kanenone Fantastic |
Green Green Kanenone Fantastic |
April 2003 | Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko | 1 |
| Green Green Kanenone Stand By Me |
Green Green Kanenone Stand By Me |
January 2004 | MF Bunko J | 1 |
| Strike Witches 1 no maki Suomus Iranko Chūtai Ganbaru |
Strike Witches Vol.1 Suomus Misfits Squadron Works Hard |
October 2006 | Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko | 1 |
| Strike Witches 2 no maki Suomus Iranko Chūtai Koisuru |
Strike Witches Vol.2 Suomus Misfits Squadron Falls in Love |
March 2007 | Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko | 1 |
| Strike Witches 3 no maki Suomus Iranko Chūtai Hajikeru |
Strike Witches Vol.3 Suomus Misfits Squadron Goes Wild |
July 2008 | Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko | 1 |
Video game scenarios
edit| Japanese Title | English Title | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaria ~Kono omoi wo Utani nosete~ |
Canaria ~Song with my mind~ |
August 2000 | Frontwing |
| Green Green | Green Green | October 2001 | Groover |
| Gonna Be ?? | Gonna Be ?? | August 2002 | Groover |
| Shiritsu Akihabara Gakuen | Private Akihabara School | August 2003 | Frontwing |
| Yukiuta | Snow Song | December 2003 | Survive |
| Makai Tenshi Djibril | Djibril – The Devil Angel | April 2004 | Frontwing |
| Sora Uta | Sky Song | August 2005 | Frontwing |
| Green Green 3 ~Hello, Goodbye~ | Green Green 3 ~Hello, Goodbye~ | August 2005 | Frontwing |
| Boy Meets Girl | Boy Meets Girl | February 2006 | Frontwing |
| Kimi Hagu | Forbidden Love Club | March 2007 | Frontwing |
| Kami Pani! | Kimi Pani! | March 2008 | Clochette |
| Hoshi Uta | Star Song | December 2008 | Frontwing |
| Hoshi Uta ~Starlight Serenade~ | Star Song ~Starlight Serenade~ | December 2009 | Frontwing |
| Yumemiru Tsuki no Lunalutia | Lunalutia of The Dreaming Moon | November 2011 | Arianrhod |
Recognition
edit- Inducted into a hall of fame in Japanese Books section, Amazon.co.jp 10th Anniversary (November 1, 2011)
References
edit- ^ a b "Zero no Tsukaima Author Noboru Yamaguchi Passes Away". Anime News Network. April 10, 2013. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ "Zero no Tsukaima's Yamaguchi Confirms He Has Cancer". Anime News Network. July 15, 2011. Archived from the original on August 18, 2011. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ "Zero no Tsukaima's Yamaguchi Ends Trouble-Free Surgery". Anime News Network. August 4, 2011. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ "Amazon.co.jp 10th Anniversary Hall of Fame 111 Authors & Artists". amazon.co.jp. Archived from the original on 6 November 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "Ichiro Mizuki shows expression of a delight by being inducted into a hall of fame in Amazon". anican.jp. 2 November 2010. Archived from the original on 13 December 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "Zero no Tsukaima Author Yamaguchi Readmitted Into Hospital". Anime News Network. December 3, 2011. Archived from the original on June 12, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ "Zero no Tsukaima Author Yamaguchi Readmitted for Surgery". Anime News Network. November 18, 2012. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ "20130411". Media Factory. April 11, 2013. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- ^ The renewal version of Half (Nibun no Ichi) with some corrections, but no additions.
External links
edit- Noboru Yamaguchi's blog (in Japanese)