R-15 (novel series)


R-15 is a Japanese light novel series written by Hiroyuki Fushimi and illustrated by Takuya Fujima. The first volume was published by Kadokawa Shoten in July 2009 and eleven volumes have been released as of August 2012. A manga adaptation illustrated by Hayato Ōhashi started serialization in the June 2010 issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Monthly Shōnen Ace magazine. An anime television series adaptation animated by AIC aired in Japan from July to September 2011.

Plot

R-15 is about a boy, Taketo Akutagawa, who attends a school for geniuses: Inspiration Academy Private High School. Taketo is a genius novelist and writes erotica. Despite negative perceptions many people have of him, he aims to be at the top of his class and be recognized as the world's greatest writer.

Characters

In this series, most of the names of the characters have some connection to that particular characters' field of interest.
;Taketo Akutagawa
;Fukune Narukara
;Raika Meiki
;Kurumi Kuroki
;Utae Sonokoe
;Ran Musen
;Tsukuru Kagaku
;Ritsu Enshū
;Botan Beni

Media

Light novels

The R-15 light novels are written by Hiroyuki Fushimi, with illustrations by Takuya Fujima. The first volume was published in July 2009 under Kadokawa Shoten's Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko imprint; as of July 1, 2011, eight volumes have been released.

Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Hayato Ōhashi began serialization in the June 2010 issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Monthly Shōnen Ace manga magazine. The first tankōbon volume was released on November 26, 2010; the third volume will be released on July 26, 2011. A four-panel comic strip spin-off manga titled Chima R-15 and illustrated by Nenga Ninomiya began serialization in volume one of Kadokawa Shoten's 4-koma Nano Ace magazine sold on March 9, 2011.

Anime

An anime television series adaptation animated by AIC, written by Sumio Uetake, and directed by Munenori Nawa aired in Japan from July 10, 2011 to September 25, 2011. The opening theme is "Maji Yaba Mōsō LOVE" by R-15 and ending theme "HIRAMEKI! Peace v " also by R-15. An OAD episode was released with the 10th novel volume on December 13, 2011.
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