Japanese editions guide
Adachi and Shimamura
安達としまむら
Already know the story and want to reread it in Japanese for practice — or simply want the original Japanese novels? Start with the Dengeki Bunko series below. There are also two different manga adaptations.
Last verified: September 2026
Which edition are you looking for?
Light novelOriginal Japanese light novel
安達としまむら
Digital edition verified- Author
- 入間人間
- Original character design
- のん
- Current-volume illustration
- raemz (later volumes)
- Label
- 電撃文庫
- Publisher
- KADOKAWA
Choose this if you want the original Japanese prose series. It is the best starting point if your goal is to read the story in Japanese rather than a comic adaptation.
MangaCurrent manga adaptation
安達としまむら
Digital edition verified- Manga
- 柚原もけ
- Original work
- 入間人間
- Character design
- のん
- Label
- 電撃コミックスNEXT
- Publisher
- KADOKAWA
This is the current manga adaptation. The title is the same as the light novel, so check for 柚原もけ and the manga label.
MangaEarlier manga adaptation
安達としまむら
Digital edition verified- Original work
- 入間人間
- Manga
- まに
- Character original
- のん
- Label
- ガンガンコミックスONLINE
- Status
- Complete; 3 volumes
This is an earlier, separate manga adaptation. It is useful to know about because store searches can show both manga versions under nearly the same title.
Which one should I choose?
If your goal is the original Japanese text or reading practice with the original prose, choose the Dengeki Bunko light novel. If you want manga, check the artist so you know which adaptation you are buying.
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Before you buy
- For the original novels, look for 入間人間 / 電撃文庫.
- For manga, distinguish 柚原もけ from the older まに adaptation.
- Later novel volumes use different illustration credits, so do not rely on the illustrator alone to identify the series.
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