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Haikasoru at Worldcon’s LoneStarCon 3
Haikasoru reports on its return to LoneStarCon 3, a World Science Fiction Convention, including a Thursday party and multiple panels featuring Toh EnJoe and other Japanese colleagues.
1 source·Sep 4
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Toh EnJoe to Tour the United States as First Haikasoru Author
Toh EnJoe will make Haikasoru history this month as the first Haikasoru author to tour the United States. He is scheduled to appear at major chain stores, college campuses, and the World Science Fiction…
1 source·Aug 20
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Q&A with Translator Terry Gallagher
Haikasoru’s blog features a Q&A with translator Terry Gallagher about his work on the science fiction novel Self-Reference ENGINE. The post also references an earlier physics-related interview connected to the title.
1 source·Apr 22
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VIZ Media Announces Winners of Its Anniversary Giveaway
VIZ Media thanks participants for their responses and highlights entries submitted to its Haikasoru-related anniversary giveaway. The post encourages readers who are not yet Haikasoru completists to check out the contest submissions and participate.
1 source·Jul 27
VIZ Media Celebrates Haikasoru’s Third Anniversary With a Giveaway Contest
VIZ Media’s Haikasoru marks its third anniversary this week, recalling its 2017 launch with All You Need Is Kill and The Lord of the Sands of Time. The company is running a giveaway contest to celebrate.
1 source·Jul 23
Haikasoru and VIZ Media See Renewed Attention for Battle Royale as The Hunger Games Film Gains Hype
VIZ Media’s Haikasoru division says Battle Royale: The Novel has drawn increased mainstream coverage, attributing the attention to the hype surrounding The Hunger Games film.
1 source·Mar 26
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VIZ Media Highlights Holiday Releases of TEN BILLION DAYS and THE BOOK OF HEROES
Haikasoru HQ announces the release of the new hardcover The Billion Days and One Hundred Billion Nights, featuring a glow-in-the-dark cover. The post also promotes additional holiday shopping for The Book of Heroes.
1 source·Nov 15
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VIZ Media marks three years since its Aug. 4, 2008 start
VIZ Media Blog’s Haikasoru marked a third anniversary, noting that on Aug. 4, 2008, the author began working at VIZ. The post follows a recent two-year celebration and highlights today’s milestone.
1 source·Aug 4
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VIZ Media Blog Notes Hugo Award Nomination for Best Editor, Long Fiction
The VIZ Media Blog announces a nomination for the Hugo Award in the category of Best Editor, Long Fiction, sharing that the nominee is competing alongside other editors in the same category.
1 source·May 16
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A Hugo for Haikasoru
Haikasoru editor Nick Mamatas (the article’s author) shares news that Haikasoru has received a Hugo, calling the weekend a particularly good one for the imprint. A fuller report is promised for tomorrow.
1 source·Apr 24
VIZ Media Shares Haikasoru Week Updates and New Releases
VIZ Media’s blog highlights Haikasoru Week, including the launch of Tow Ubukata’s new novelette Two Hundred Below and a new Mardock Scramble adventure that went live on Tuesday and Wednesday updates.
1 source·Mar 25
Haikasoru Week Features an Interview and a New Mardock Scramble Novelette on the World SF Blog
The Haikasoru Week post on the World SF Blog includes an interview and plans to offer a brand-new Mardock Scramble novelette, along with additional weekly content from Haikasoru.
1 source·Mar 21
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VIZ Media Blog Highlights Romantic Times Book Reviews Feature
VIZ Media says its Haikasoru imprint is featured on Romantic Times Book Reviews, including a small interview. The post frames the update around Valentine’s Day-themed promotions and ongoing love-related content.
1 source·Feb 16
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We Are Not Alone!
VIZ Media’s blog post opens by postponing its Holiday Shopping Guide and instead introduces a different message, focusing on the upcoming content rather than recommending Haikasoru titles by personality.
1 source·Dec 1
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Science Fiction vs. Fantasy Giveaway Contest by Haikasoru
Haikasoru is holding a giveaway contest exploring the science fiction and fantasy spectrum, featuring works including Jyouji Hayashi’s philosophical hard SF The Ouroboros Wave and Noriko’s titles.
1 source·Nov 1
Haikasoru Titles Are Now Available on Kindle via Amazon
VIZ Media announced it is publishing selected Haikasoru titles on Amazon’s Kindle e-reader, with Harmony listed as the first title available. The company shared the news after receiving many reader inquiries.
1 source·Oct 4
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VIZ Media’s Haikasoru Launches a Twitter Account
VIZ Media announced that its Haikasoru imprint has launched an official Twitter account and asks readers to follow them. The post notes that many tweets will likely promote content and encourage people to check things out.
1 source·Sep 22
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VIZ Media Announces Upcoming Haikasoru Ebooks
VIZ Media says it will release ebooks for Haikasoru, responding to frequent questions about whether ebook versions are planned. The company notes the first ebooks are coming soon.
1 source·Aug 6
Harmony is Here!
The post discusses Haikasoru’s twelve-books-a-year schedule, noting how the limited lineup lets VIZ Media focus on publishing titles it likes without needing to fill extra slots.
1 source·Jun 28
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Haikasoru Participates in Scotland’s Leith Festival
Haikasoru’s latest appearance is tied to the Leith Festival in Scotland, featuring tours, sporting events, films, dining, and a literature track held over the weekend.
1 source·Jun 10
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Haikasoru Marathon from Sesho Moro on His Anime/Manga Review Podcast
Sesho Moro says he will dedicate his summer to Haikasoru by reading all of its titles and reviewing them through his anime and manga review podcast.
1 source·Jun 8
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VIZ Media Haikasoru Announces Release Day Updates
The VIZ Media blog notes some disruptions but says Haikasoru is continuing operations from its HQ. It highlights release day as its favorite day of the month and encourages readers to check local retailers for new releases.
1 source·May 18
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Spherical Geometry by Ken Asamatsu: Haikasoru Title Highlighted on the VIZ Media Blog
The VIZ Media blog post notes the release of Ken Asamatsu’s “Spherical Geometry,” praising the continued availability of Japanese SF in translation and highlighting the new title.
1 source·May 4
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Quote Haikasoru: The Stories of Ibis
The VIZ Media blog highlights a Haikasoru quote featuring Ibis, who says, “You’re moe for clutzy androids,” as she speaks with her former master, Hideo.
1 source·May 3
Haikasoru Birthday Alert: George Takei
The Haikasoru Birthday Alert marks George Takei’s 73rd birthday, noting his rare appearance in a blue shirt and referencing his role as Captain Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek.
1 source·Apr 20
VIZ Media Blog Highlights Slum Online and Japanese Slang
VIZ Media’s blog post recounts a discussion with Haikasoru blogger Eric after he read the forthcoming Slum Online. The post is set up to address and explain Japanese slang terms, starting with “Hi-de-ho hepcats.”
1 source·Feb 17
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VIZ Media Blog Highlights Yukikaze Beyond “Plane Porn”
VIZ Media’s blog discusses the reception of Yukikaze among Haikasoru editors and frames the series as more than just detailed aircraft imagery, reflecting on why the title drew particular interest during consideration of new releases.
1 source·Feb 3
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Haikasoru Quote: Yukikaze Featuring Rei Fukai
A VIZ Media Blog post highlights a quote from Haikasoru’s Yukikaze, attributed to Second Lieutenant Rei Fukai: “To me Earth's just a big ball of water filled with a lot of bitter memories.”
1 source·Dec 14
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Haikasoru Attends the 2009 World Fantasy Convention
VIZ Media Blog recounts Haikasoru’s attendance at the 2009 World Fantasy Convention, highlighting that the event was enjoyable and promising.
1 source·Nov 3
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World Fantasy Convention Heads to the Bay Area in San Jose
The VIZ Media Blog announces that the World Fantasy Convention will take place this week at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. Honored guests include Haikasoru’s pal Jeff VanderMeer, among others.
1 source·Oct 27
J.G. Ballard-sensei
The VIZ Media Haikasoru editorial team says it is working to bring Japanese science fiction to English readers, and notes its continuing interest in Japan.
1 source·Oct 7
VIZ Media’s Haikasoru Teases New Edition of Battle Royale Ahead of November Release
Haikasoru HQ says it is excited to receive the first boxes of a new book and highlights a newly announced edition of Koushun Takami’s Battle Royale, due in stores in November.
1 source·Sep 30
VIZ Media Blog Interview Highlights Haikasoru Launch and Plans, Plus Japanese vs English SF Differences
A VIZ Media Blog post shares an interview about Haikasoru’s launch and future plans, and discusses differences between Japanese-language and English-language science fiction. It also notes that the British magazine SFX is running something related.
1 source·Aug 19
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The Hugo Awards Ceremony Held in Montreal
The Hugo Awards ceremony is taking place tonight in Montreal. Stephen Segal and Ann Vandermeer won, and Haikasoru editor Stephen Segal was noted as not winning.
1 source·Aug 10
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Haikasoru Spots Richard Kadrey’s Sandman Slim at Comic-Con
The Haikasoru gang reportedly found Richard Kadrey’s latest novel, Sandman Slim, at Comic-Con. The blog notes the book is already drawing attention after being spotted at the event.
1 source·Jul 30
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Haikasoru Titles Ship to Stores, Marking Their Launch
VIZ Media blog updates that the first two Haikasoru titles have shipped to independent bookstores, celebrating the launch with a post from San Francisco and noting the availability as the releases arrive in stores.
1 source·Jul 21
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The Countdown Continues: Haikasoru and Old Man’s War
A VIZ Media Blog post discusses the audience for Haikasoru books, noting that early internal questions led to the realization that readers are drawn to science fiction and adventure with a connection to Japan.
1 source·Jul 15
The Countdown Begins for Haikasoru Releases
VIZ Media says it has been working on Haikasoru for nearly a year, and that All You Need Is KILL and The Lord of the Sands of Time will be released in bookstores one week from today.
1 source·Jul 14
VIZ Media Teases Upcoming Light Novel Releases Including All You Need Is Kill and The Lord of the Sands of Time
VIZ Media’s blog notes strong anticipation for its upcoming releases, saying readers are especially interested in Japanese science fiction. The company highlights planned titles such as All You Need Is Kill and The Lord of the Sands of Time.
1 source·Jul 10
VIZ Media Blog: Haikasoru Double Highlights the Publisher’s Science-Fiction Roots
A VIZ Media blog post looks back on how the writer’s childhood fascination with science fiction—shaped by monster movies and comic books—eventually connects to Haikasoru Double.
1 source·Jul 8
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Housuke Nojiri Wins the 2009 Seiun Award for Best Short Story
Housuke Nojiri, an author from Haikasoru, has won the 2009 Seiun Award for best short story. He previously won the Seiun Award for best novel in 2002 and is published by Haikasoru (with works such as Usurper of the Sun).
1 source·Jul 7
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All You Need Is SPILL: Interview With Translator Joseph Reeder
VIZ Media Blog presents a behind-the-scenes interview with translator Joseph Reeder as the company counts down to the release of its first Haikasoru titles. The post offers sneak peeks into the translation process and his role.
1 source·Jul 1
Haikasoru Updates Battle Royale With Revised Text and New Content
Haikasoru is reissuing its hit Battle Royale with revised text and newly added content, alongside other updated releases currently being brought out.
1 source·Jun 23
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What Sets Japanese Science Fiction Apart From American Original SF
A Haikasoru editor describes the questions they receive after moving to California, comparing Japanese science fiction with American SF and explaining what readers might notice between the two traditions.
1 source·Jun 8

Coverage

Haikasoru at Worldcon’s LoneStarCon 3

Toh EnJoe to Tour the United States as First Haikasoru Author

Q&A with Translator Terry Gallagher

VIZ Media Announces Winners of Its Anniversary Giveaway

VIZ Media Celebrates Haikasoru’s Third Anniversary With a Giveaway Contest

Haikasoru and VIZ Media See Renewed Attention for Battle Royale as The Hunger Games Film Gains Hype

VIZ Media Highlights Holiday Releases of TEN BILLION DAYS and THE BOOK OF HEROES

VIZ Media marks three years since its Aug. 4, 2008 start

VIZ Media Blog Notes Hugo Award Nomination for Best Editor, Long Fiction

A Hugo for Haikasoru

VIZ Media Shares Haikasoru Week Updates and New Releases

Haikasoru Week Features an Interview and a New Mardock Scramble Novelette on the World SF Blog

VIZ Media Blog Highlights Romantic Times Book Reviews Feature

We Are Not Alone!

Science Fiction vs. Fantasy Giveaway Contest by Haikasoru

Haikasoru Titles Are Now Available on Kindle via Amazon

VIZ Media’s Haikasoru Launches a Twitter Account

VIZ Media Announces Upcoming Haikasoru Ebooks

Harmony is Here!

Haikasoru Participates in Scotland’s Leith Festival

Haikasoru Marathon from Sesho Moro on His Anime/Manga Review Podcast

VIZ Media Haikasoru Announces Release Day Updates

Spherical Geometry by Ken Asamatsu: Haikasoru Title Highlighted on the VIZ Media Blog

Quote Haikasoru: The Stories of Ibis

Haikasoru Birthday Alert: George Takei

VIZ Media Blog Highlights Slum Online and Japanese Slang

VIZ Media Blog Highlights Yukikaze Beyond “Plane Porn”

Haikasoru Quote: Yukikaze Featuring Rei Fukai

Haikasoru Attends the 2009 World Fantasy Convention

World Fantasy Convention Heads to the Bay Area in San Jose

J.G. Ballard-sensei

VIZ Media’s Haikasoru Teases New Edition of Battle Royale Ahead of November Release

VIZ Media Blog Interview Highlights Haikasoru Launch and Plans, Plus Japanese vs English SF Differences

The Hugo Awards Ceremony Held in Montreal

Haikasoru Spots Richard Kadrey’s Sandman Slim at Comic-Con

Haikasoru Titles Ship to Stores, Marking Their Launch

The Countdown Continues: Haikasoru and Old Man’s War

The Countdown Begins for Haikasoru Releases

VIZ Media Teases Upcoming Light Novel Releases Including All You Need Is Kill and The Lord of the Sands of Time

VIZ Media Blog: Haikasoru Double Highlights the Publisher’s Science-Fiction Roots

Housuke Nojiri Wins the 2009 Seiun Award for Best Short Story

All You Need Is SPILL: Interview With Translator Joseph Reeder

Haikasoru Updates Battle Royale With Revised Text and New Content

What Sets Japanese Science Fiction Apart From American Original SF

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Coverage

Haikasoru at Worldcon’s LoneStarCon 3

Toh EnJoe to Tour the United States as First Haikasoru Author

Q&A with Translator Terry Gallagher

VIZ Media Announces Winners of Its Anniversary Giveaway

VIZ Media Celebrates Haikasoru’s Third Anniversary With a Giveaway Contest

Haikasoru and VIZ Media See Renewed Attention for Battle Royale as The Hunger Games Film Gains Hype

VIZ Media Highlights Holiday Releases of TEN BILLION DAYS and THE BOOK OF HEROES

VIZ Media marks three years since its Aug. 4, 2008 start

VIZ Media Blog Notes Hugo Award Nomination for Best Editor, Long Fiction

A Hugo for Haikasoru

VIZ Media Shares Haikasoru Week Updates and New Releases

Haikasoru Week Features an Interview and a New Mardock Scramble Novelette on the World SF Blog

VIZ Media Blog Highlights Romantic Times Book Reviews Feature

We Are Not Alone!

Science Fiction vs. Fantasy Giveaway Contest by Haikasoru

Haikasoru Titles Are Now Available on Kindle via Amazon

VIZ Media’s Haikasoru Launches a Twitter Account

VIZ Media Announces Upcoming Haikasoru Ebooks

Harmony is Here!

Haikasoru Participates in Scotland’s Leith Festival

Haikasoru Marathon from Sesho Moro on His Anime/Manga Review Podcast

VIZ Media Haikasoru Announces Release Day Updates

Spherical Geometry by Ken Asamatsu: Haikasoru Title Highlighted on the VIZ Media Blog

Quote Haikasoru: The Stories of Ibis

Haikasoru Birthday Alert: George Takei

VIZ Media Blog Highlights Slum Online and Japanese Slang

VIZ Media Blog Highlights Yukikaze Beyond “Plane Porn”

Haikasoru Quote: Yukikaze Featuring Rei Fukai

Haikasoru Attends the 2009 World Fantasy Convention

World Fantasy Convention Heads to the Bay Area in San Jose

J.G. Ballard-sensei

VIZ Media’s Haikasoru Teases New Edition of Battle Royale Ahead of November Release

VIZ Media Blog Interview Highlights Haikasoru Launch and Plans, Plus Japanese vs English SF Differences