Kadokawa Light Novel Expo 2020 Kadokawa Light Novel Expo 2020 logo Kadokawa Light Novel Expo 2020 (Japanese : KADOKAWAライトノベルEXPO 2020 , Hepburn : KADOKAWA raitonoberu ekisupo 2020 is the first annual Kadokawa Light Novel Expo held by Kadokawa and Kimirano, which originally set on October 10 to October 11, 2020 in Tokorozawa Sakura Town , but has been postponed to March 6 - April 11, 2021 simulatenously in the website as the main venue and Tokorozawa Sakura Town as the sub venue, due to the COVID-19 pandemic . This event hosted many writers of light novel series from Kadokawa 's Light Novel imprints, such as Dengeki Bunko , Fujimi Fantasia Bunko , Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko , MF Bunko J and Famitsu Bunko . It has more than 2.000 exclusive web autographed books by popular creators of more than 100 different titles of five different imprints, which sold at The Da Vinci Store . It also has the special set events, such as Sword Art Online (Dengeki Bunko ), Date A Live (Fujimi Fantasia Bunko ), and Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (MF Bunko J ).[ 1] [ 2]
Heroines
The heroines from series that represented the main 5 Light Novel imprints are:[ 3]
Stages
Presentation Stages
The presentation Stages held on March 6–7, 2021, with Chiaki Matsuzawa as the host of this event. The following anime announcements of the presentation plan section, which held on March 6–7, 2021, such as:[ 4]
Name
Guest
Imprints
86 [ 5] Shōya Chiba , Ikumi Hasegawa Dengeki Bunko
Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose [ 6] Yoshitsugu Matsuoka , Ayane Sakura , Saori Onishi , Nobunaga Shimazaki
Strike the Blood Risa Taneda , Rina Hidaka , Asami Seto
Sword Art Online Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Rina Hidaka
The Irregular at Magic High School Saori Hayami , Yuiko Tatsumi
In the Land of Leadale [ 7] N/A
Famitsu Bunko
Date A Live [ 8] Nobunaga Shimazaki, Marina Inoue , Asami Sanada
Fujimi Fantasia Bunko
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent [ 9] Yui Ishikawa , Takuya Eguchi Kadokawa Books
Banished from the Heroes' Party [ 10] Ryōta Suzuki , Kanon Takao , Naomi Ōzora Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko
Combatants Will Be Dispatched! [ 11] Yusuke Shirai , Miyu Tomita
Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took In a High School Runaway Kazuyuki Okitsu , Kana Ichinose , Hisako Kanemoto , Kaori Ishihara , Yusuke Kobayashi , Natsumi Kawaida
Redo of Healer Yuya Hozumi , Ayano Shibuya, Shizuka Ishigami
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat Kenji Akabane , Reina Ueda , Yūki Takada , Shino Shimoji
Remake Our Life! [ 12] Masahiro Itou, Aoi Koga , Aimi , Nao Toyama , Haruki Ishiya
MF Bunko J
Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! Daiki Yamashita , Ayana Taketatsu , Ai Fairouz , Aoi Koga
The Detective Is Already Dead [ 13] Shin Nagai, Saki Miyashita , Ayana Taketatsu, Kanon Takao, Saho Shirasu
Mushoku Tensei Yumi Uchiyama , Ai Kakuma , Yuiko Ōhara MF Books
The Rising of the Shield Hero [ 14] Asami Seto, Rina Hidaka
The following game announcements of the presentation section such as:[ 4]
Game
Genre
Guest
Developer / Publisher
Onegai, ore wo Genjitsu ni Modosanaide! Symphonia Stage (Oresute) Rhythm Game Yurina Uchiyama, Miyari Nemoto , Chisa Suganuma
WonderPlanet Inc., Kadokawa
Fantasia Re:Build Role Playing Game Aoi Koga, Yūki Kuwahara , Ayana Taketatsu
DMMGames
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: Lost in Memories Action role-playing Yusuke Kobayashi, Rie Takahashi , Yumi Uchiyama
Sega
Sword Art Online Role Playing Game Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Rina Hidaka, Nobunaga Shimazaki
Bandai Namco Entertainment
New Anime Announcements
The following new anime announcements of the New work announcement sections, such as:
Autograph Sessions
The web Autograph Sessions held on March 6–7, 2021. The list of Light Novel's author and illustrator participated in autograph session are:[ 19]
Note:
(*): Abstain for participate from this session, although the illustrators still sign their autographs along with Authors.
Best Selection 2020
Kadokawa Light Novel Expo Best Selection 2020 nomination held on January 25, 2021 until February 25, 2021.[ 20] Yui Ogura and Rina Hidaka as the guest, and Ryu Yamazaki, The Light novel youtuber, announced the winners based on the categories.[ 4] [ 21]
The Strongest Protagonist
The Supreme Heroine
Perfect Bonds of Partners
The Best Team
The Finest Comedy
Immortal Youth
Blissful Moe
Sensational Gem
Infinite Passion
Echanted Immorality
See also
References
^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (December 10, 2020). "KADOKAWA Light Novel Expo 2020 Newly Set to be Held in March 2021" . Retrieved March 10, 2021 . ^ McLaughiin, Joseph (December 13, 2020). "KADOKAWA Light Novel Expo Gets the Go-Ahead for March 2021" . Retrieved March 10, 2021 . ^ "キヤラク夕ー" (in Japanese). Retrieved March 21, 2021 .^ a b c "らのすぽ! ステージ生配信" (in Japanese). Retrieved March 21, 2021 .^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 6, 2021). " . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 7, 2021). "Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Come TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visual, More Cast" . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Loo, Egan (March 6, 2021). "In the Land of Leadale TV Anime Unveils Staff" . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 7, 2021). "Date A Live IV Anime Debuts in October With New Studio, Staff" . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 6, 2021). "The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, 4 More Cast Members" . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 7, 2021). "Banished From The Heroes' Party TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, July Debut" . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 7, 2021). "Combatants Will Be Dispatched! Reveals Promo Video, More Cast, April 4 Debut" . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 7, 2021). "Remake Our Life! TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, July Premiere, Theme Song Artists" . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 7, 2021). "The Detective Is Already Dead TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, July Premiere" . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Saad, Abdul (March 6, 2021). "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Premieres in October" . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Tan, Melvyn (March 6, 2021). "Award-Winning Sabikui Bisco Light Novels Get Anime, Teaser Released" . Retrieved March 21, 2021 . ^ Frye, Patrick (March 9, 2021). "The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2 release date: Hataraku Maou-sama! Season 2 announced in 2021" . Retrieved March 21, 2021 . ^ Frye, Patrick (March 9, 2021). "The Misfit of Demon King Academy Season 2 release date: Maou Gakuin Season 2 confirmed" . Retrieved March 21, 2021 . ^ Loo, Egan (March 6, 2021). " . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 21, 2021 . ^ "サイン会" (in Japanese). Retrieved March 31, 2021 .^ "『らのすぽベストセレクション2020』" (in Japanese). Retrieved March 28, 2021 .^ "『らのすぽベストセレクション2020』結果発表" (in Japanese). Retrieved March 24, 2021 .
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