Black Bullet

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[[File:Black_bullet_v4_cover.jpg|200px|thumb|Volume 4 cover]]
Black Bullet (ブラック・ブレット) is the light novel series written by [[:Category:Shiden Kanzaki|Shiden Kanzaki]] (神崎紫電) and illustrated by Saki Ukai (鵜飼沙樹) with 7 volumes currently released.

Produced by Kinema Citrus, a 13-episode anime adaptation aired during the Spring 2014 season, covering Volumes 1-4.

This series is also available in the following language(s)ː
:*[[Black Bullet (Indonesia)|Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)]]

== Story Synopsis ==

A near future, where humans have been defeated by the viral parasites named Gastrea. They have been exiled into small territories and live in despair, side by side with terror.

In this world trapped in darkness—

Rentaro, a boy living near Tokyo and member of "Civil Security" – organizations specializing in fighting against the Gastrea – is accustomed to accomplishing dangerous tasks. His partner is Enju, a precocious young girl. They fight thanks to their special powers until one day, when they receive a special assignment from the government. This top-secret mission is to prevent the destruction of Tokyo...

Set in a near future, this thrilling heroic-action story... starts now!

== Character Introduction ==
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<div style="font-weight:bold; padding-bottom:3px; border-bottom:1px solid #BDDDE8;">Rentaro Satomi</div>
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He is a second-year student at Magata High School. He is also a member of 「Tendo Civil Security Company」, managed by Kisara Tendo. Together with his partner – Initiator named Enju – he is fighting against parasites Gastrea, the creatures beyond human's imagination.
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<div style="font-weight:bold; padding-bottom:3px; border-bottom:1px solid #BDDDE8;">Enju Aihara</div>
<div style="margin:10px 5px 10px 0px; float:left;">[[File:Black_Bullet_Enju.jpg|left|link=]]</div>
She is one of the "Cursed Children", who are carrying Gastrea virus in their bodies. She is a precocious 10 year old girl, who possesses a hidden superhuman power. Enju is emotionally attached to her partner, Rentaro Satomi, and looks at Kisara Tendo as a rival in love.
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<div style="font-weight:bold; padding-bottom:3px; border-bottom:1px solid #BDDDE5;">Kisara Tendo</div>
<div style="margin:10px 5px 10px 0px; float:left;">[[File:Black_Bullet_Kisara.jpg|left|link=]]</div>
Once a daughter of nobleman,　due to certain circumstances she ran away from home and now earns her own living. Although she manages「Tendo Civil Security Company」while being a student, she is still forced to live in poverty. A girl who Rentaro is infatuated with.
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<div style="font-weight:bold; padding-bottom:3px; border-bottom:1px solid #BDDDE8;">Seitenshi</div>
<div style="margin:10px 5px 10px 0px; float:left;">[[File:Black_Bullet_Seitenshi.jpg|left|link=]]</div>
Because of the war with Gastrea, Japan has been divided into five Areas. She is the ruler of Tokyo Area. 16 years old. Possessing an unworldly beauty, having a kind heart and noble goals, she receives a lot of support from the people.
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<div style="font-weight:bold; padding-bottom:3px; border-bottom:1px solid #BDDDE8;">Kikunojyo Tendo</div>
<div style="margin:10px 5px 10px 0px; float:left;">[[File:Black_Bullet_Kikunojyo.jpg|left|link=]]</div>
Seitenshi's aide. A politician, that holds the highest post. Grandfather of Kisara Tendo. Usually staying near Seitenshi, he overawes those around. He has a deep connection with Rentaro Satomi, who once lodged in Tendo's house.
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<div style="font-weight:bold; padding-bottom:3px; border-bottom:1px solid #BDDDE8;">Sumire Muroto</div>
<div style="margin:10px 5px 10px 0px; float:left;">[[File:Black_Bullet_Sumire.jpg|left|link=]]</div>
A Gastrea researcher who frequently advises Rentaro. The head of a legal medicine lab in Magata Public University Hospital. A Hikikomori & mad scientist. She is a person of an extraordinary intellect, but she enjoys making fun of Rentaro.

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== Translation ==

=== [[Black Bullet:Registration Page|Registration]] ===

This series is desperately looking for translators. If you would like to help translate this series, please post in the forum or notify a supervisor beforehand. Thank you for your cooperation.

'''Translators are asked to [[Black Bullet:Registration Page|register]] which chapters they're working on'''

=== Format Standards ===
'''Every Chapter (after editing) must conform to the general format guidelines.'''
* [[Format guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]
* [[Black Bullet:Names and Terminology|Project specific Guidelines: Names and Terminology]]

=== Feedback ===

'''If you enjoyed the teaser, why don't you tell us in the [http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=5205 Feedback Thread]'''

== Updates ==
* October 21, 2014 - Volume 6 Epilogue + Author's Notes completed
* October 20, 2014 - Volume 6 Chapter 5 completed
* October 15, 2014 - Volume 6 Chapter 4 completed
* October 14, 2014 - Volume 6 Chapter 3 completed
* September 30, 2014 - Volume 5 Chapter 2 + Author's Notes completed
* September 28, 2014 - Volume 5 Chapter 1 completed
* September 19, 2014 - Volume 5 Prologue completed
* June 7, 2014 - Volume 2 Prologue completed
* May 16, 2014 - Volume 1 completed!
* May 15, 2014 - Volume 1 Chapter 4 completed
* April 11, 2014 - Volume 1 Chapter 3 completed
* February 23, 2014 - Volume 1 Chapter 2 completed
* May 2, 2013 - Volume 1 Chapter 1 completed
* August 10, 2012 - Volume 1 Prologue completed
* August 9, 2012 - Teaser created!

== The ''Black Bullet'' series by Shiden Kanzaki ==

===[[Black Bullet:Volume1|Volume 1 — Those Who Aimed to be Gods]]===
[[File:Black_bullet_v1_cover.jpg|170px|frameless|right]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume1 Illustrations|Illustrations]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume1 Prologue|Prologue – The Defeat]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume1 Chapter1|Chapter 1 – Tendo Civil Security Company]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume1 Chapter2|Chapter 2 – The Cursed Children]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume1 Chapter3|Chapter 3 – The Gastrea that Destroyed the World]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume1 Chapter4|Chapter 4 – Those who Aimed to Be Gods]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume1 Epilogue|Epilogue – Pretended Nonchalance]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume1 Author's Notes|Author's Notes]]

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=== Volume 2 — vs Ingenious Sniper ===
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:* [[Black Bullet:Volume2 Illustrations|Illustrations]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume2 Prologue|Prologue – The Mine Workers]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume2 Chapter1|Chapter 1 – The Varanium War]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume2 Chapter2|Chapter 2 – Tina Sprout]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume2 Chapter3|Chapter 3 – The Courage to be imperfect]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume2 Chapter4|Chapter 4 – vs Ingenious Sniper]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume2 Epilogue|Epilogue – Our Place to Return to]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume2 Author's Notes|Author's Notes]]

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=== Volume 3 — The World Destruction by the Flames ===
[[File:Black_bullet_v3_cover.jpg|170px|frameless|right]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume3 Illustrations|Illustrations]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume3 Prologue|Prologue – Aldebaran]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume3 Chapter1|Chapter 1 – The Third Kanto Battle]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume3 Chapter2|Chapter 2 – The World Destruction by the Flames]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume3 Author's Notes|Author's Notes]]

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=== Volume 4 — Vengeance is Mine ===
[[File:Black_bullet_v4_cover.jpg|170px|frameless|right]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume4 Illustrations|Illustrations]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume4 Chapter3|Chapter 3 – The Culminating Point of Victory]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume4 Chapter4|Chapter 4 – The Dogs of War]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume4 Chapter5|Chapter 5 – The Price of Being a Hero]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume4 Epilogue|Epilogue – Vengeance is Mine]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume4 Author's Notes|Author's Notes]]

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=== [[Black Bullet:Volume5|Volume 5 — Rentarō Satomi the Fugitive]] ===
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:* [[Black Bullet:Volume5 Illustrations|Illustrations]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume5 Prologue|Prologue – Fomenting Nightmare]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume5 Chapter1|Chapter 1 – Rentarō Satomi the Fugitive]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume5 Chapter2|Chapter 2 – New World Creation Plan]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume5 Author's Notes|Author's Notes]]

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=== [[Black Bullet:Volume6|Volume 6 — Wanderers of Purgatory]] ===
[[File:Black bullet v6 cover.jpg|170px|frameless|right]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume6 Illustrations|Illustrations]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume6 Chapter3|Chapter 3 – Hotaru Kouro]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume6 Chapter4|Chapter 4 – Night Sky Devoid of Stars]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume6 Chapter5|Chapter 5 – Wanderers of Purgatory]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume6 Epilogue|Epilogue – The Two Reunited, The Two Who Passed Each Other]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume6 Author's Notes|Author's Notes]]

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=== Volume 7 — Bullet of World Revolution ===
[[File:Black bullet v7 Cover.jpg|170px|frameless|right]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume7 Illustrations|Illustrations]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume7 Prologue|Prologue – The King of Pestilence]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume7 Chapter1|Chapter 1 – Tokyo Area's Holiday]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume7 Chapter2|Chapter 2 – Bullet of World Revolution]]
:* [[Black Bullet:Volume7 Author's Notes|Author's Notes]]

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== Project Staff ==
* Project Administrator: [[User:Teh Ping|Teh Ping]]
* Project Manager:
=== Translators ===

'''ACTIVE'''
:* [[User:Teh Ping|Teh Ping]]
'''Retired'''
:* [[User:Kouen no Ten|Kouen no Ten]]
'''K.I.A.'''
:* [[User:Dammitt|Dammitt]]

=== Editors ===
All editors that speak English proficiently are welcome.

:* [[User:BionicMeerkat|BionicMeerkat]]
:* [[User:Mega|Mega]]
:* [[User:Shr3ddy66|<span style="color:#66babe">Shr3ddy66</span>]] <b>(also submitting translations on behalf of [[User:Teh Ping|Teh Ping]])</b>
:* [[User:Kitsu_Sensei|Kitsu_Sensei]]

== Series Overview ==
* Volume 1 – ブラック・ブレット神を目指した者たち – July 8, 2011 – ISBN 978-4-04-870596-7
* Volume 2 – ブラック・ブレット2 vs神算鬼謀の狙撃兵 – October 8, 2011 – ISBN 978-4-04-870820-3
* Volume 3 – ブラック・ブレット3 炎による世界の破滅 – May 10, 2012 – ISBN 978-4-04-886477-0
* Volume 4 – ブラック・ブレット4 復讐するは我にあり – August 10, 2012 – ISBN 978-4-04-886797-9
* Volume 5 – ブラック・ブレット5 逃亡犯、里見蓮太郎 – July 10, 2013 – ISBN 978-4-04-891761-2
* Volume 6 – ブラック・ブレット6 煉獄の彷徨者 – October 10, 2013 – ISBN 978-4-04-866008-2
* Volume 7 – ブラック・ブレット7 世界変革の銃弾 – April 10, 2014 – ISBN 978-4-04-866472-1

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