Yu Kagami
Description
Yu Kagami is a Japanese creator known for originating the multimedia franchise ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two. Kagami is frequently credited in collaboration with the writer Mikage, with the two together forming the original creative team behind the series.
The ef franchise began as a manga serialized in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Comic Gao! starting in April 2005, with later chapters continuing in Dengeki Daioh. The series concluded in March 2015 and was compiled into ten collected volumes. Both Yu Kagami and Mikage are credited as the creators of the manga, which was illustrated by Juri Miyabi.
Prior to the manga's conclusion, the story was adapted into a two-part visual novel developed by the software company Minori. The first part, ef - the first tale., was released in December 2006, and the second, ef - the latter tale., followed in May 2008. Yu Kagami and Mikage jointly wrote the scenario for the visual novel, which features character designs by Naru Nanao and 2C Galore and an opening animation directed by Makoto Shinkai. In conjunction with the game's development, a light novel series titled ef: a fairy tale of the two another tale was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Comptiq magazine from July 2006 to July 2008, again credited to both Kagami and Mikage.
Yu Kagami received sole writing credit for two additional light novels, MIYAKO ef: a fairy tale of the two. and KEI ef: a fairy tale of the two. 2, which were published by Fujimi Shobo in 2007 and illustrated by Kinusa Shimotsuki.
The franchise achieved broader recognition through its anime adaptations. The studio Shaft produced ef: a tale of memories, a twelve-episode series directed by Shin Oonuma, which aired from October to December 2007. A sequel, ef: a tale of melodies, also twelve episodes, aired from October to December 2008. In the credits for both anime series, Yu Kagami and Mikage are collectively credited as the original creators. The production staff for the anime included series composition by Katsuhiko Takayama and music by Tenmon.
The ef series is noted for its distinctive visual presentation, which was carried over from the original visual novel's ambition to create a movie-like experience using animated graphics from various angles, a style that was further developed in the anime adaptation under director Shin Oonuma. The collaborative authorship of Yu Kagami and Mikage is central to the identity of the franchise across its various forms, including manga, visual novels, light novels, and anime.
The ef franchise began as a manga serialized in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Comic Gao! starting in April 2005, with later chapters continuing in Dengeki Daioh. The series concluded in March 2015 and was compiled into ten collected volumes. Both Yu Kagami and Mikage are credited as the creators of the manga, which was illustrated by Juri Miyabi.
Prior to the manga's conclusion, the story was adapted into a two-part visual novel developed by the software company Minori. The first part, ef - the first tale., was released in December 2006, and the second, ef - the latter tale., followed in May 2008. Yu Kagami and Mikage jointly wrote the scenario for the visual novel, which features character designs by Naru Nanao and 2C Galore and an opening animation directed by Makoto Shinkai. In conjunction with the game's development, a light novel series titled ef: a fairy tale of the two another tale was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Comptiq magazine from July 2006 to July 2008, again credited to both Kagami and Mikage.
Yu Kagami received sole writing credit for two additional light novels, MIYAKO ef: a fairy tale of the two. and KEI ef: a fairy tale of the two. 2, which were published by Fujimi Shobo in 2007 and illustrated by Kinusa Shimotsuki.
The franchise achieved broader recognition through its anime adaptations. The studio Shaft produced ef: a tale of memories, a twelve-episode series directed by Shin Oonuma, which aired from October to December 2007. A sequel, ef: a tale of melodies, also twelve episodes, aired from October to December 2008. In the credits for both anime series, Yu Kagami and Mikage are collectively credited as the original creators. The production staff for the anime included series composition by Katsuhiko Takayama and music by Tenmon.
The ef series is noted for its distinctive visual presentation, which was carried over from the original visual novel's ambition to create a movie-like experience using animated graphics from various angles, a style that was further developed in the anime adaptation under director Shin Oonuma. The collaborative authorship of Yu Kagami and Mikage is central to the identity of the franchise across its various forms, including manga, visual novels, light novels, and anime.
Works
- Topics: Anime overview
- Topics: Anime overview