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LKK · 2010-09-12, 15:29

MikiMata, I'll PM you the answer.

Razziell22 · 2010-09-13, 18:15

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Originally Posted by LKK

MikiMata, I'll PM you the answer.

ah PM me as well please

LKK · 2010-09-13, 18:48

^ PM sent.

LKK · 2010-10-04, 10:45

News on the novels front.

The first novel series that the manga Ghost Hunt is based on has been revised and will be released in Japan starting in November under the collected name: Ghost Hunt. (The original novel series did not have an official collected name. Fans refer to the books as the Evil Spirits series.)

Each title will have a subtitle referring to the specific case covered in the novel. The last multiple part book has been consolidated into a single book. Here are the titles and Japanese release dates. (Title translations by Kagedreams.) (Official Japanese web site)

Ghost Hunt 1 Ghost Story of the Old Schoolhouse (Nov 19th release)
Ghost Hunt 2 Doll's Cage (Jan 2011)
Ghost Hunt 3 Girl's Prayer (Mar 2011)
Ghost Hunt 4 Dead Souls Game (May 2011)
Ghost Hunt 5 Maze of Freshly-Spilled Blood (Jul 2011)
Ghost Hunt 6 It Came From the Ocean (Sep 2011)
Ghost Hunt 7 Open the Door (Nov 2011)

There's no word yet on whether Ono plans to continue the series beyond this revision of the original Evil Spirits novels or whether she plans to revise & rerelease the last case this isn't a part of the Evil Spirits collection.

I still hope a US publisher picks up the novels for an English-language release.

MidnightReverie · 2010-10-04, 13:21

BREAKING: Shibuya Psychic Research is now tweeting from its office. They're updated by the mysterious R and investigator M.

Spoiler for twitter:

Oh.... now I imagine the characters all having their twitter accounts.

Anyway, I wonder how much of a rewrite it is... I may try to read them myself.

taichi-kun · 2011-03-16, 20:22

I'd like to know if the manga and novels end are the same...?

If you could tell me the differences it would be great

White Manju Bun · 2012-07-28, 12:53

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...eries-in-japan

THIS! Apparently the 2nd novel series is getting a manga!! One Im shocked but soooo happy!!

LKK · 2012-07-28, 13:42

I'm in total disbelief. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect this manga adaptation. Absolutely amazing!

But you know what would really make my day? For Kodansha to announce that it's finally releasing GH v12 here in the US, preferably just in time for Halloween as that has been USA GH's time slot since the beginning.

White Manju Bun · 2012-07-28, 19:29

Im not holding my breath though Id love for them to release it just so I'll have a completed series! Im sick of having half finished series

This news is shocking, Im really wondering what brought this one since the first manga has been over in Japan since 2010 I think. I dont think it had great sales but maybe with the news that Ono-sensei was reworking the novels sparked some interest.

Here's hoping Inada-sensei stays healthy to finish this one!

Om Nerabdator · 2012-07-29, 06:34

ive read vol12 of the manga, and it really needed more, now i find out theres a sequel novel!? is it just 1 volume?

LKK · 2012-07-29, 08:58

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Originally Posted by Om Nerabdator

ive read vol12 of the manga, and it really needed more, now i find out theres a sequel novel!? is it just 1 volume?

It's 1 story that was split into 2 books for its release due to its page count. It's important to note that Ono intended the Ghost Hunt series to end with original series. She never wanted to write a sequel, but her publishers pressured her into writing it because the series was so popular. In her mind, the series is complete. She seems to resent any calls to extend the series. At least that's the feeling I get from reading her writings about the GH series.

White Manju Bun · 2012-08-01, 20:01

Also this novel is written from third person (IIRC) and not Mai's pov.

LKK · 2012-08-01, 21:21

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Originally Posted by White Manju Bun

Also this novel is written from third person (IIRC) and not Mai's pov.

Yes, that's true. The original novels weren't just from Mai's pov; they were written in first person. In translation terms, that means a lot of "I said. I saw. I think." In practical terms, that means that if Mai wasn't there to see it happen, it never happened. If Mai didn't think it, it wasn't thought as far as the reader knows. However with the third person narration, we see scenes where Mai isn't present, get inside some other peoples' heads, and hear their thoughts. Including Naru's, so I've heard.

White Manju Bun · 2012-08-01, 21:31

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Originally Posted by LKK

Including Naru's, so I've heard.

Gah I want to look inside his head so bad!! That and a certain mirror scene.

LKK · 2012-08-02, 08:23

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Originally Posted by White Manju Bun

Gah I want to look inside his head so bad!! That and a certain mirror scene.

Mirror scene ...... *drifts off daydreaming* ..... I'm right there with you.

White Manju Bun · 2012-08-13, 08:39

OMG WE CAN FINALLY TALK ABOUT THIS!!

First chap for me had a really nice build up, explained exactly what's going on in nice creepy detail. The "cousin" who I dont believe is actually her cousin obviously is going to be the problem here aside from the house. THE MIRROR!!! <3 My heart jumped at that

Seriously though was so nice to see the Office Regulars back. Hoping next chap we see the Irregulars

LKK · 2012-08-13, 11:25

Spoiler for new series, 1st chapter comments:

The series will run bi-monthly in Japan according to the scanlators.

2010-09-12, 15:29	Link #841
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	MikiMata, I'll PM you the answer. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

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LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	^ PM sent. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

2010-10-04, 10:45	Link #844
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	News on the novels front. The first novel series that the manga Ghost Hunt is based on has been revised and will be released in Japan starting in November under the collected name: Ghost Hunt. (The original novel series did not have an official collected name. Fans refer to the books as the Evil Spirits series.) Each title will have a subtitle referring to the specific case covered in the novel. The last multiple part book has been consolidated into a single book. Here are the titles and Japanese release dates. (Title translations by Kagedreams.) (Official Japanese web site) Ghost Hunt 1 Ghost Story of the Old Schoolhouse (Nov 19th release) Ghost Hunt 2 Doll's Cage (Jan 2011) Ghost Hunt 3 Girl's Prayer (Mar 2011) Ghost Hunt 4 Dead Souls Game (May 2011) Ghost Hunt 5 Maze of Freshly-Spilled Blood (Jul 2011) Ghost Hunt 6 It Came From the Ocean (Sep 2011) Ghost Hunt 7 Open the Door (Nov 2011) There's no word yet on whether Ono plans to continue the series beyond this revision of the original Evil Spirits novels or whether she plans to revise & rerelease the last case this isn't a part of the Evil Spirits collection. I still hope a US publisher picks up the novels for an English-language release. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous Last edited by LKK; 2010-10-04 at 11:19.

2010-10-04, 13:21	Link #845
MidnightReverie Senior Lurker Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 36	BREAKING: Shibuya Psychic Research is now tweeting from its office. They're updated by the mysterious R and investigator M. Spoiler for twitter: When introducing R clarified not be Lin (his initial) or Mai and Naru. M is neither Mai or Madoka. M is on holiday in Cambridge and hopes to encounter a ghost (Naru's love, the old wimbledon woman for instance) thinking it may be spotted in London. Oh.... now I imagine the characters all having their twitter accounts. Anyway, I wonder how much of a rewrite it is... I may try to read them myself.

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taichi-kun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008	I'd like to know if the manga and novels end are the same...? If you could tell me the differences it would be great Last edited by taichi-kun; 2012-01-03 at 00:00.

2012-07-28, 13:42	Link #848
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	I'm in total disbelief. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect this manga adaptation. Absolutely amazing! But you know what would really make my day? For Kodansha to announce that it's finally releasing GH v12 here in the US, preferably just in time for Halloween as that has been USA GH's time slot since the beginning. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

2012-07-29, 06:34	Link #850
Om Nerabdator ~Maru~ Join Date: Mar 2008	ive read vol12 of the manga, and it really needed more, now i find out theres a sequel novel!? is it just 1 volume? __________________

2012-08-13, 11:25	Link #857
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	Spoiler for new series, 1st chapter comments: I'm impressed at how Mai has increased her knowledge of paranormal theory. But she still needs to work on that temper of hers. Naru had every right to say "I don't want to see them just now". Mai shouldn't have browbeated him, IMO. I knew in advance what the "government worker" thought of Naru and SPR in general. But I was surprised at just how vehemently he disliked them. The series will run bi-monthly in Japan according to the scanlators. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous