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Welcome to the 74th issue of "Spot the DENGEKI BUNKO" — a place where we conduct interviews with various authors under the Dengeki Bunko label. This time, we have interviewed Mikage Eiji who wrote ''F-Rank no Boukun 1 - Ochita Tensai no Gaisen'' (The F-Ranked Tyrant - Return of a Fallen Genius).
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Welcome to the 74th issue of "Spot the DENGEKI BUNKO" — where we conduct interviews with various authors under the Dengeki Bunko label. This time, we are interviewing Mikage Eiji, the author of ''F-Rank no Boukun 1 - Ochita Tensai no Gaisen'' (The F-Ranked Tyrant - Return of a Fallen Genius).
   
His new series takes place at the renown private school "Nanahoshi" — also known as the school of the fittest — where wits clash as the protagonist works his way up to power. The Nanahoshi school is famous for its incredibly skillful students and their nationwide achievements in various club activities. At the very core of this system, however, is a strict ranking system that is used to manage the students and digitizes their abilities, from their intelligence to their looks.
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His new series takes place at the renowned private school "Nanahoshi" — also known as the school of the survival of the fittest — where we witness an epic clash of wits as the protagonist works his way toward supreme power. The Nanahoshi school is famous for its incredibly skilled students and its nationally acclaimed achievements in various extracurricular activities. At the very core of this system, however, is a strict ranking system that is used to manage the students and reduces them to collections of numerical ratings<!--libedit-grrarr--> of their abilities, from their intelligence to their looks.
   
There is an absolute ruler at this school — a girl called Erika Kagurasaka, leader of the "Urban Lion" faction and holder of the title of "Pride". With the risky ambition of defeating her and ascending the throne as a tyrant, Kana Fujishiro starts his quest from the lowest place possible...
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This school has an absolute ruler — a girl called Erika Kagurasaka, leader of the "Urban Lion" faction and holder of the title of "Pride." With the perilous ambition of defeating her and ascending to the throne as a tyrant<!--mildawk -grrarr-->, Kanna Fujishiro starts his quest from the lowest possible rank...
   
 
We interviewed Mikage-sensei and had him tell us more about his new series and his quirks while writing. If you like, you can read a few pages [http://dengekibunko.dengeki.com/newreleases/978-4-04-891530-4/ on the details page of his new series].
 
We interviewed Mikage-sensei and had him tell us more about his new series and his quirks while writing. If you like, you can read a few pages [http://dengekibunko.dengeki.com/newreleases/978-4-04-891530-4/ on the details page of his new series].
   
<b>Dengeki:</b> What has motivated you to write this novel?
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<b>Dengeki:</b> What motivated you to write this novel?
   
<b>Mikage:</b> While writing a character called Daiya Oomine for my other series, Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria, I felt like writing a novel with a smart and overall "cool" protagonist. After I had made a list of several story settings that would allow me to do that, my editor and I went through them and selected the good ones.
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<b>Mikage:</b> While writing about a character called Daiya Oomine for my other series, Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria, I felt like writing a novel with a smart and overall "cool"<!--EEE: do you mean something like "suave," maybe?-grrarr--><!-- Suave almost catches the meaning, but probably carries a too polite / refined connotation. --><!--EEE: gotcha; leaving it as cool -grrarr--> protagonist. After I had made a list of several story settings that would allow me to do that, my editor and I went through them and selected the best ones.
   
<b>Dengeki:</b> What do you think are the parts where your new series shines?
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<b>Dengeki:</b> Where do you think your new series really shines?
   
<b>Mikage:</b> The story that keeps betraying your expectations, and the battle of wits in which the protagonist tricks and corners his enemies. Ah, and not to forget: Erika's tea-drenched socks.
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<b>Mikage:</b> The twist and turns in the story that keep betraying the reader's expectations, and the battle of wits in which the protagonist tricks and corners his enemies. Ah, how could I forget: Erika's tea-drenched socks.<!-- ... what is this I don't even...-grrarr--><!-- Rude guy interrupts tea party -> asks Erika out -> Erika tells him to take a seat and says she'll prepare some tea for him -> makes one of the other girls take off one of her socks -> puts it into a cup of tea -> forces guy to drink it against his will -EEE :D --><!--Thanks...even more funky than I imagined. Not sure whether it's written to be kinky, or just twistedly sadistic... :D-grrarr-->
   
<b>Dengeki:</b> What has posed the most difficulties during the writing process?
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<b>Dengeki:</b> What was your greatest challenge<!--libedit-grrarr--> during the writing process?
   
<b>Mikage:</b> I always have trouble judging where it gets off-putting for the reader.
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<b>Mikage:</b> I always have trouble judging whether readers may be getting put off because I've taken things too far.
   
<b>Dengeki:</b> How long did it take you to write the novel at hand?
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<b>Dengeki:</b> How long did it take you to write this novel?
   
<b>Mikage:</b> About half a year because I'm also writing Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria at the same time.
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<b>Mikage:</b> About half a year because I've also been writing Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria at the same time.
   
<b>Dengeki:</b> Please tell us something about the writing process of the protagonist and the heroine.
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<b>Dengeki:</b> Please tell us something about the writing process with respect to the protagonist and the heroine.
   
<b>Mikage:</b> When I actually got down to work, the personalities of the protagonist and Nanami, the heroine, just wouldn't go well together, forcing me to rewrite those passages over and over. The matter has been settled by now: Nanami comes out on the short end at all events in their interactions.
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<b>Mikage:</b> When I actually got down to work, the personalities of the protagonist and the heroine, Nanami, just weren't compatible<!--libedit-grrarr-->, forcing me to rewrite their passages over and over. The matter has finally been settled: Nanami is on the losing end of all of their interactions.<!--libedit-grrarr-->
   
<b>Dengeki:</b> Where do make some extra effort when writing a novel?
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<b>Dengeki:</b> Where do you put in some extra effort when writing a novel?
   
 
<b>Mikage:</b> The placement of text. I try to make the text easier to read by making important passages stand out.
 
<b>Mikage:</b> The placement of text. I try to make the text easier to read by making important passages stand out.
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<b>Dengeki:</b> Was there a piece of work or a person that particularly influenced you when you were in high school?
 
<b>Dengeki:</b> Was there a piece of work or a person that particularly influenced you when you were in high school?
   
<b>Mikage:</b> I think the movie "Memento" has influenced me when it comes to writing.
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<b>Mikage:</b> When it comes to writing, I think the movie "Memento" has influenced me a lot<!--mildlibedit-grrarr-->.
   
<b>Dengeki:</b> Which author / piece of work are you currently paying attention?
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<b>Dengeki:</b> Which author / piece of work are you currently paying attention to?
   
 
<b>Mikage:</b> I'm looking forward to the Dangan Ronpa anime.
 
<b>Mikage:</b> I'm looking forward to the Dangan Ronpa anime.
   
<b>Dengeki:</b> What's you addicted to right now?
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<b>Dengeki:</b> What're you addicted to right now?
   
<b>Mikage:</b> I really love the band "the mirraz."
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<b>Mikage:</b> I really love the band "the mirraz."<!--NTS: _NOT_ Jason Mraz-grrarr-->
   
 
<b>Dengeki:</b> Is there a game that you are playing intensively at the moment?
 
<b>Dengeki:</b> Is there a game that you are playing intensively at the moment?
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<b>Dengeki:</b> Finally, do you have a message for your readers?
 
<b>Dengeki:</b> Finally, do you have a message for your readers?
   
<b>Mikage:</b> People who love De*th N*te or Ka*ji might also enjoy this series! Have fun watching Kanna's "tyrannical" personality!
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<b>Mikage:</b> People who love De*th N*te or Ka*ji might also enjoy this series! Enjoy reading about Kanna's "tyrannical" personality!

Latest revision as of 20:44, 29 July 2013

F-Rank no Boukun

Welcome to the 74th issue of "Spot the DENGEKI BUNKO" — where we conduct interviews with various authors under the Dengeki Bunko label. This time, we are interviewing Mikage Eiji, the author of F-Rank no Boukun 1 - Ochita Tensai no Gaisen (The F-Ranked Tyrant - Return of a Fallen Genius).

His new series takes place at the renowned private school "Nanahoshi" — also known as the school of the survival of the fittest — where we witness an epic clash of wits as the protagonist works his way toward supreme power. The Nanahoshi school is famous for its incredibly skilled students and its nationally acclaimed achievements in various extracurricular activities. At the very core of this system, however, is a strict ranking system that is used to manage the students and reduces them to collections of numerical ratings of their abilities, from their intelligence to their looks.

This school has an absolute ruler — a girl called Erika Kagurasaka, leader of the "Urban Lion" faction and holder of the title of "Pride." With the perilous ambition of defeating her and ascending to the throne as a tyrant, Kanna Fujishiro starts his quest from the lowest possible rank...

We interviewed Mikage-sensei and had him tell us more about his new series and his quirks while writing. If you like, you can read a few pages on the details page of his new series.

Dengeki: What motivated you to write this novel?

Mikage: While writing about a character called Daiya Oomine for my other series, Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria, I felt like writing a novel with a smart and overall "cool" protagonist. After I had made a list of several story settings that would allow me to do that, my editor and I went through them and selected the best ones.

Dengeki: Where do you think your new series really shines?

Mikage: The twist and turns in the story that keep betraying the reader's expectations, and the battle of wits in which the protagonist tricks and corners his enemies. Ah, how could I forget: Erika's tea-drenched socks.

Dengeki: What was your greatest challenge during the writing process?

Mikage: I always have trouble judging whether readers may be getting put off because I've taken things too far.

Dengeki: How long did it take you to write this novel?

Mikage: About half a year because I've also been writing Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria at the same time.

Dengeki: Please tell us something about the writing process with respect to the protagonist and the heroine.

Mikage: When I actually got down to work, the personalities of the protagonist and the heroine, Nanami, just weren't compatible, forcing me to rewrite their passages over and over. The matter has finally been settled: Nanami is on the losing end of all of their interactions.

Dengeki: Where do you put in some extra effort when writing a novel?

Mikage: The placement of text. I try to make the text easier to read by making important passages stand out.

Dengeki: What do you do when you want to concentrate or come up with fresh ideas?

Mikage: I take a stroll whenever I lose focus.

Dengeki: Was there a piece of work or a person that particularly influenced you when you were in high school?

Mikage: When it comes to writing, I think the movie "Memento" has influenced me a lot.

Dengeki: Which author / piece of work are you currently paying attention to?

Mikage: I'm looking forward to the Dangan Ronpa anime.

Dengeki: What're you addicted to right now?

Mikage: I really love the band "the mirraz."

Dengeki: Is there a game that you are playing intensively at the moment?

Mikage: I plan on getting addicted to Fate/Extra CCC (it's on my backlog).

Dengeki: Finally, do you have a message for your readers?

Mikage: People who love De*th N*te or Ka*ji might also enjoy this series! Enjoy reading about Kanna's "tyrannical" personality!