Shakugan no SHANA Novels

[Elf song]

Originally Posted by alvinkhorfire

Great job, Elf song!

Is Miyu a boy or a girl?

Judging from its sound, I think Miyu's a girl.

[virox]

Originally Posted by Elf song

Spoiler for "Future & Hope"

"Future" is about the people who stayed behind on the Earth while "Hope" is about the people who left for the new world Xanadu.

Spoiler for Future:

"Future" divided into four chapters.

1. Misaki Municipal High School
The story takes place around two months after the creation of Xanadu, involving students in Misaki Municipal High School's student council including Ike, Harumi, Kimiko and Yukari.
Since that time, people in the Misaki city starts rumoring about seeing and hearing something unexplainable ( the last battle which happened from the sudden removal of the Seal during Yuji's revelation of his true plan after Xanadu is created). But the incident never create chaos among the people because Yuji also used Kazumi's memory of Misaki city to fix all the distortion since Friagne's activity in the city.

2. Sakai Residence
The chapter is about the couples of Sakai house taking care of the newborn with Ogata coming to help them. Sakai Kantarou's research on the news about people seeing and hearing unexplainable things during the final battle. Chigusa reminisces about Wilhelmina Carmel whom Margery Daw told that she "left to somewhere far away and wouldn't come back to the city but she's living happily now".

3. Misaki City Station
Tanaka and Kazumi goes to welcome the temporary return of Satou and Margery at the station. Satou enrolls in Tokyo's high school while also working at the Outlaw. Margery comments that Kazumi looks more beautiful when she have long hair (shoulder length) now. Satou and Margery tell them the situation of the Flame Hazes and Outlaws; the Flame Hazes are going to come to Misaki city to research about the completely fixed city and Hirai Yukari who eventually returned from the "death". but to prevent to sudden entrance of them, Flieder and Holmes who take care of Japan Outlaw, and Dong Ming the Guilunhui (presumed to become the Elder) are trying to stop that commotion. Sophie goes back to her retirement. Dan Rogers, Hildegard, Francois and Mikalojus are still active at the Outlaw. Marcosias reveals to them that the contracted Crimson Lords who stayed behind in this world are blocked from returning to Crimson Realm since Xanadu is created between two worlds; it cuts the link between their will and their home which is like a guide sign for them to go back to their world, resulting them becoming like Asiz who once cut his own bond with Crimson Realm to re-materialize without losing his beloved contractor's body. While the guide post to Earth is changed to Xanadu, the guide post to Crimson Realm from Earth is unsure where they will be leading to or to be strayed in the Abyss forever. Margery tells that with the hint of Asiz and the secret scroll of "Psalm of Grand Order" left by Johann, they may uncover the truth which was discovered by the once-returned God of Creation.

4. Feast of Cherry Blossom Flower
At the Misaki mountain where Cherry Blossom blooms, Sakai Kantarou, Chigusa, the newborn and others are enjoying the scenery. Chigusa and Kantarou reveals to them the reason behind the name of the newborn, Miyu. They heard the sound of someone at the night of the last battle, the sound from somewhere far away (はるか which also can be written as 悠). When the night comes, Margery presents the ring which she said to be "St. Edward's ring"(the legend of St. Edward's ring can be searched in google) which is actually the part of ten rings Chorde. She said that if they hold them tightly and pray, it may reach to the other rings. The ring then passed to Ogata and Tanaka, then Margery and Satou, then Ike, then Yukari, then Kazumi. The newborn then cry out like wanting the ring too. The ring then finally passed to the Sakai couple and infant. The chapter ends saying that their prayer and blessing becomes wind that could even flow between worlds.

Spoiler for Hope:

"Hope" divided into three chapters.

1. "Manipulator of Objects" Wilhelmina Carmel
The chapter starts a year later, after the Xanadu is created. On Tendokyu, Wilhelmina and Rebecca are taking care of the child Justus whom starts to be able to weave an Unrestricted Spell before he could master walking. They are then visited by Shana who, staying by Yuji's side on his eternal quest for teaching the way for both race to coexist, while he is forbidden to come to Outlaw and Tendokyu (rooting from Wilhelmina's grudge on him for attacking Justus during the last battle). Yuji becomes known with the sarcastic title received from other people and Denizens, the "World-wandering Ascetic"(廻世の行者 Junkai no Gyousha).They talks about how the Outlaw is reorganized without Sophie, Samuel and others here; Sale, Chiara and the Four Gods are taking care of this problem with the help of former Flame Haze's contracted Crimson Lords: Behemoth, Halphas and Zirnitra who come directly to Xanadu (since the world is filled with unlimited Power of Existence). Shana becomes like a sister for Justus.

2. "World-wandering Ascetic" Sakai Yuji
Somewhere in Japan, Yuji is escorted by Pirsoyn to the restaurant. He meets Ribesal in his human shape which resembling big robust man with beads around his neck. He talks to Yuji about his quest and approach him to side with Bal Masque again. Yuji declines this and is then scolded by Ribesal for involving Bal Masque's members in his former battle with the newly created organization called "Maccabean Brothers" (マカベア兄弟 makabea kyoudai); the organization bends the oracle of Shaher falsely preach Denizens to massacre people as they pleased. Yuji apologizes Ribesal and Bal Masque for involing their comrades and ask if Bel Peol is fine. After finishing their food, Ribesal tells him to take a good care of the princess (Shana) which Yuji reacted with sudden surprise. He then ask the Crimson Lord how to become strong quicker.

3. "Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Hunter" Shana

The chapter involves the battle between the "Maccabean Brothers" 's Princes (seems to be the title for leaders)and Shana/Yuji. They disguises and infiltrate into the killing area organized by the two Princes, "Subterranean's Thrusting Edge" Dáin (“潜逵の衝鋒” ダーイン "Senki no Shouhou" Daain) and "Smashing Hammer of Chaos" Charun (“紊鎚毀” カルン "Bintsuiki" karun). Shana and Yuji manage to finish the two off and instruct the other members to kill no more. Later, Shana and Alastor compliments Yuji for his improvement. When they are going to leave the area, the sound or melody of something is heard coming with the wind. They then depart, holding hands.

Wow, thank you very much for the summary.

Spoiler for About Future and Hope:

I guess this was kinda... underwhelming?
I don't know, maybe I was expecting some more insight on Shana and Yuuji's future, but we got a little "slice of life", so to say, instead, which was also insightful, to say the least. I am just so glad they are doing well~
Seems like a bunch of problems have arised though, with an organization such as this, sounds like a take on certain ways religions work or used to work in our world.
Uhh, and Yuuji being (temporarily?) banned from Tendou-kyu is kinda sad, haha. When did he attack Justus anyway? I read the chapter but the last instance I can remember was him firing after the (fake) van that took Pheles, Johann and Yoshida away.
And another question, the leaders of that organization are called "Prince"? As in, the son of a king? Or how is it written in Japanese?

Also, complete translation where?

[Elf song]

Originally Posted by virox

Wow, thank you very much for the summary.

Spoiler for About Future and Hope:

I guess this was kinda... underwhelming?
I don't know, maybe I was expecting some more insight on Shana and Yuuji's future, but we got a little "slice of life", so to say, instead, which was also insightful, to say the least. I am just so glad they are doing well~
Seems like a bunch of problems have arised though, with an organization such as this, sounds like a take on certain ways religions work or used to work in our world.
Uhh, and Yuuji being (temporarily?) banned from Tendou-kyu is kinda sad, haha. When did he attack Justus anyway? I read the chapter but the last instance I can remember was him firing after the (fake) van that took Pheles, Johann and Yoshida away.
And another question, the leaders of that organization are called "Prince"? As in, the son of a king? Or how is it written in Japanese?

Also, complete translation where?

Ouji (王子). Just like that. I only presume that it's what they call their leader.

I translate this myself. I don't know if there are any full translation (since this is published in the magazine not many people bought like the light novel)

[Marcus H.]

I was surprised. Way before the third season, I have thought about Yuji's younger sister to be named as Yumi, with the characters used in Miyu's name in reverse.

[Ec1ge]

Originally Posted by Elf song

Ouji (王子). Just like that. I only presume that it's what they call their leader.

I translate this myself. I don't know if there are any full translation (since this is published in the magazine not many people bought like the light novel)

Wait so this "Future & Hope" is only available in the magazine, and NOT in a light novel form?

[virox]

Originally Posted by Ec1ge

Wait so this "Future & Hope" is only available in the magazine, and NOT in a light novel form?

It will most likely be part of the last volume (that is Shana S III), together with other short stories that probably take place before everything went down.

Originally Posted by Elf song

Ouji (王子). Just like that. I only presume that it's what they call their leader.

I translate this myself. I don't know if there are any full translation (since this is published in the magazine not many people bought like the light novel)

Thanks man. Makes me wonder why they called themself that, but it seems Shana and Yuuji killed them. Aw, they are such a good combination.
May he never let go of her hand.

And I hope someone's going to provide a full translation anyway, I would really like to read it myself. Thanks so much.

[Hooves]

Originally Posted by Marcus H.

I was surprised. Way before the third season, I have thought about Yuji's younger sister to be named as Yumi, with the characters used in Miyu's name in reverse.

A coincidence I sense.

[~Yami~]

I demand a translation of this "Future and Hope"
I doubt they will make an OVA about this

[Elf song]

A very dim future & hope for them to made this into animation.

[Ec1ge]

Originally Posted by Elf song

A very dim future & hope for them to made this into animation.

THEY MUST MAKE A SnS S-2 WITH A BAZILLION MORE THINGS IN IT!
Especially Future & Hope

[taichi-kun]

wow thank you Elf song for your summary

Elf:

Spoiler for About Hope:

is Episode 4 chronologically after 3 ? I mean when Yuuji is talking with ribesal,the Maccabean Brothers were still free ? Yeah It's a silly question but ep 4 could be a flashback

tha last scene of the novel is yuuji and shana holding hands?

I really want to read It.. only 41 pages ..

Spoiler for my opinion:

I was expecting more yuuji-shana daily life but I guess It's ok if they are together.

PD: emm carmel bitch mode?

[Elf song]

Originally Posted by taichi-kun

wow thank you Elf song for your summary
Elf:

Spoiler for About Hope:

is Episode 4 chronologically after 3 ? I mean when Yuuji is talking with ribesal,the Maccabean Brothers were still free ? Yeah It's a silly question but ep 4 could be a flashback

tha last scene of the novel is yuuji and shana holding hands?

I really want to read It.. only 41 pages ..

Spoiler for my opinion:

I was expecting more yuuji-shana daily life but I guess It's ok if they are together.

PD: emm carmel bitch mode?

I'm not sure about that. Will read it again next time and answer you.

[redflame]

Originally Posted by Ec1ge

THEY MUST MAKE A SnS S-2 WITH A BAZILLION MORE THINGS IN IT!
Especially Future & Hope

LOOL I strongly agree with you there!

[Elf song]

Everyone, the next drama CD will include the "Future & Hope"!

Only the voices, but it'll do.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E7%81%BC%E7.../dp/B007IUFR9E

[Hooves]

Dear mother of goodness yes!

[AP24]

So when is the extra volume coming out?

[Chimurry]

Hi, first at all: thanks @Elf Song for short summary of Hope & Future SS, I was searching everywhere cuz the epilogue en Vol 22 doenst sound like final, even now, reading the short story summary looks the story can even go deep and further more exciting, and looks theres more problems, like the Earth Flame will decrease unavoid to some time in extinction, so probably they will try to construct and dimensional door, well i think and hope the author will not turn Shana/ Yuuji in Phelbes/Johann and the same fate.
Somebody knows why theres no more Vols of the light novel or anime season??, I mean, low sales?? or the author just got tired of??, but i do really want they publish more, could be hard if I wait for OVAS or even a movie??, well last one i dont believe could meet my standarts for a finale or transition, i hope too, see some Shana/Yuuji "normal" life, if they go school or just Flame Haze business and more grown up Shana (ok, 1.i not lollicon, thats why and 2.Well life goes on, yeah?).
Final hope for today: somebody give us a full translate SS, i know its kind of hard to see accomplish, but Who knows??

[Ec1ge]

Originally Posted by Chimurry

Hi, first at all: thanks @Elf Song for short summary of Hope & Future SS, I was searching everywhere cuz the epilogue en Vol 22 doenst sound like final, even now, reading the short story summary looks the story can even go deep and further more exciting, and looks theres more problems, like the Earth Flame will decrease unavoid to some time in extinction, so probably they will try to construct and dimensional door, well i think and hope the author will not turn Shana/ Yuuji in Phelbes/Johann and the same fate.


Somebody knows why theres no more Vols of the light novel or anime season??, I mean, low sales?? or the author just got tired of??, but i do really want they publish more, could be hard if I wait for OVAS or even a movie??, well last one i dont believe could meet my standarts for a finale or transition, i hope too, see some Shana/Yuuji "normal" life, if they go school or just Flame Haze business and more grown up Shana (ok, 1.i not lollicon, thats why and 2.Well life goes on, yeah?).
Final hope for today: somebody give us a full translate SS, i know its kind of hard to see accomplish, but Who knows??

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First part:

Well I feel as if the creator gave us a filler kind-of-story. Even though it was short, it was at least something better than nothing. LOL

Wait, what?

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"looks theres more problems, like the Earth Flame will decrease unavoid to some time in extinction, so probably they will try to construct and dimensional door, well i think and hope the author will not turn Shana/ Yuuji in Phelbes/Johann and the same fate. "

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
- I'm sure Yashashiro Takahashi wouldn't go that far. I'm pretty content that he's happy at how he ended the series and with the effort he put into it, I can see why he wouldn't want anything in it that'll say "Hey fans! Look a hidden meaning in my epilogue! SEQUEL TIME B*****S!"

If anything, he probably just wants people to check out the series and be happy at this one-of-a-kind thing. If he made a sequel, practically everything that happened in the first probably wouldn't even matter anymore in the sequel or be mentioned.

Second part:

Well the series seems popular in Japan. Even certain sites uploading the manga versions (which are funny too) of this series updates it once a week. Besides, the budget put into Japan making the light novels, mangas, anime, merchandise, etc. probably is enough already.
In addition to that, J.C. practically just finished the third and final season; I'm sure they're pretty tired by now and just want to move on and animate other series.

[Zeris]

I can't bring myself to look at the spoilers. Would someone please just tell me one thing? Did they undo the bittersweet ending? Something like, there's now a magical portal that allows travel between the two worlds.

I've been dreading something like that since I first heard there was going to be new content. I'm not a fan of bad endings, but bittersweet ones are good to have every now and again. And I felt it really worked for this series.

[Ec1ge]

Originally Posted by Zeris

I can't bring myself to look at the spoilers. Would someone please just tell me one thing? Did they undo the bittersweet ending? Something like, there's now a magical portal that allows travel between the two worlds.

I've been dreading something like that since I first heard there was going to be new content. I'm not a fan of bad endings, but bittersweet ones are good to have every now and again. And I felt it really worked for this series.

The "magical portal" is closed for good. :l
And yes, I'd LOVE for new content to come too