Maria-sama ga Miteru (light novels)

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Maria-sama ga Miteru
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Maria-sama ga Miteru light novel volume 1.
マリア様がみてる
Genre Drama, Class S,[1] Yuri[2]
Light novel
Author Oyuki Konno
Illustrator Reine Hibiki
Publisher Flag of Japan Shueisha
Demographic Female
Published April 24, 1998 – ongoing
Volumes 33

The Maria-sama ga Miteru (マリア様がみてる?) series is a collection of Japanese light novels written by Oyuki Konno, and illustrated by Hibiki Reine centering around a group of teenage girls attending Lillian Catholic school for girls in Tokyo, Japan. A common theme throughout the series revolves around the lives and close relationships of the school's student council known as the Yamayuri Council. These relationships give off a subtle yuri feel which is revealed through the series' character-driven plotline.

In February 1997, Oyuki Konno, who was already an established author, (having won prizes in 1993 for the series of novels Yume no Miya) published in the shōjo magazine Cobalt a short story called Maria-sama ga Miteru, that told of the experiences of preparatory students in an austere, elegant school called Lillian School for Young Ladies. The success of this story in the magazine inspired Konno to turn the story into a series of novels. Thus, on May 10, 1998, the first volume of Maria-sama ga Miteru was published, with additional illustrations from Hibiki Reine, an artist who specializes in shōjo. This volume is the true beginning of the Maria-sama ga Miteru story; the short story of 1997 was republished in the ninth volume, in 2001. As of April 1, 2008, thirty-three light novels have been published by Shueisha.

In February 2003, with already more than twelve volumes published, Konno began to publish short stories in Cobalt, as well as continuing work on the light novels. As of April 2007, fifteen short stories have been published. The light novel series is being translated into German under the name Rosen unter Marias Obhut.[3]

Contents

[edit] Light novels

These novels are published by Shueisha under the Cobalt imprint.

  1. Maria-sama ga Miteru (マリア様がみてる The Virgin Mary Watches Over Us?), May 10, 1998) - 256 pages, ISBN 4-08-614459-X[4]
  2. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Yellow Rose Revolution (マリア様がみてる 黄薔薇革命 Kibara Kakumei?), February 3, 1999) - 224 pages, ISBN 4-08-614554-5[5]
  3. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Forest of Thorns (マリア様がみてる いばらの森 Ibara no Mori?), April 27, 1999) - 288 pages, ISBN 4-08-614591-X[6]
    Chapter 1: Forest of Thorns (いばらの森 Ibara no Morija?)
    Chapter 2: White Petals (白き花びら Shiroki Hanabira?)
  4. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Rosa Canina (マリア様がみてる ロサ・カニーナ Rosa Kanīna?), December 1, 1999) - 256 pages, ISBN 4-08-614661-4[7]
    Chapter 1: Rosa Canina (ロサ・カニーナ Rosa Kanīna?)
    Chapter 2: During the Long Night (長き夜の Nagaki Yo no?)
  5. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Valentine's Gift (Part I) (マリア様がみてる ウァレンティーヌスの贈り物（前編） Warentīnusu no Okurimono (Zenpen)?), March 3, 2000) - 256 pages, ISBN 4-08-614695-9[8]
    Chapter 1: Surprise Chocolate (びっくりチョコレート Bikkuri Chokorēto?)
    Chapter 2: Yellow Rose Blend (黄薔薇交錯 Kibara Kōsaku?)
  6. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Valentine's Gift (Part II) (マリア様がみてる ウァレンティーヌスの贈り物（後編） Warentīnusu no Okurimono (Kōhen)?), April 25, 2000) - 256 pages, ISBN 4-08-614715-7[9]
    Chapter 1: First Date Triangle (ファースト デート トライアングル Fāsuto Dēto Toraianguru?)
    Chapter 2: The Red Card (紅いカード Akai Kādo?)
    Chapter 3: The Greatest Day of Rosa Chinensis's Life (紅薔薇さま、人生最良の日 Rosa Kinenshisu, Jinsei Sairyō no Hi?)
  7. Maria-sama ga Miteru: The Loving Times (Part I) (マリア様がみてる いとしき歳月（としつき)（前編） Itoshiki Toshitsuki (Zenpen)?), February 2, 2001) - 224 pages, ISBN 4-08-614817-X[10]
    Chapter 1: Yellow Rose at Full Speed (黄薔薇まっしぐら Kibara Masshigura?)
    Chapter 2: Very Busy Days (いと忙し日々 Ito Sewashi Hibi?)
    Chapter 3: A Short Interlude (一寸一服 Issun Ippuku?)
  8. Maria-sama ga Miteru: The Loving Times (Part II) (マリア様がみてる いとしき歳月（後編） Itoshiki Toshitsuki (Kōhen)?), April 3, 2001) - 224 pages, ISBN 4-08-614841-2[11]
    Chapter 1: Will
    Chapter 2: As the Years Pass By (いつしか年も Itsushika Toshi mo?)
    Chapter 3: Hold One of My Hands (片手だけつないで Katate Dake Tsunaide?)
  9. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Cherry Blossom (マリア様がみてる チェリーブロッサム Cherī Burossamu?), July 27, 2001) - 256 pages, ISBN 4-08-614895-1[12]
    Chapter 1: The Cherry in the Ginkgos (銀杏の中の桜 Ichō no Naka no Sakura?)
    Chapter 2: BGN (Background Noise) (BGN (バックグラウンドノイズ) Bijīenu (Bakku Guraundo Noizu)?)
  10. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Rainy Blue (マリア様がみてる レイニーブルー Reinī Burū?), March 29, 2002) - 224 pages, ISBN 4-08-600078-4[13]
    Chapter 1: The Drop of a Rosary (ロザリオの滴 Rozario no Shizuku?)
    Chapter 2: Yellow Rose Warning (黄色薔薇注意報 Kibara Chūihō?)
    Chapter 3: Rainy Blue (レイニーブルー Reinī Burū?)
  11. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Holding a Parasol (マリア様がみてる パラソルをさして Parasoru o Sashite?), July 1, 2002) - 224 pages, ISBN 4-08-600136-5[14]
  12. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Vacation of the Lambs (マリア様がみてる 子羊たちの休暇 Kohitsujitachi no Kyūka?), December 25, 2002) - 224 pages, ISBN 4-08-600210-8[15]
  13. Maria-sama ga Miteru: One Page of Midsummer (マリア様がみてる 真夏の一ページ Manatsu no Ichi Pēji?), March 28, 2003) - 224 pages, ISBN 4-08-600243-4[16]
    Chapter 1: Operation OK For Short (Tentative) (略してOK大作戦（仮） Ryakushite Ōkē Daisakusen (Kari)?)
    Chapter 2: Together With the Old Gentleman (おじいさんと一緒 Ojiisan to Issho?)
    Chapter 3: Rosa Foetida ☆ Illustrated Diary (黄薔薇☆絵日記 Kibara ☆ Enikki?)
  14. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Cool Breeze (マリア様がみてる 涼風（すずかぜ）さつさつ Suzukaze Satsu-satsu?), July 1, 2003) - 240 pages, ISBN 4-08-600284-1[17]
  15. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Ready, Go! (マリア様がみてる レディ、GO！ Redī, Gō!?), October 31, 2003) - 224 pages, ISBN 4-08-600337-6[18]
  16. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Variety Gifts (マリア様がみてる バラエティギフト Baraetī Gifuto?), December 25, 2003) - 208 pages, ISBN 4-08-600360-0[19]
    Intermediate chapters - Variety Gifts I, II, III, IV
    Chapter 1: Christmas Miracle (降誕祭の奇跡 Kōtansai no Kiseki?)
    Chapter 2: Chocolate and Portrait (ショコラとポートレート Shokora to Pōtorēto?)
    Chapter 3: The Extra Sheep Passes By (羊が一匹さく越えて Hitsuji ga Ippiki Saku Koete?)
    Chapter 4: Poison Apple (毒入りリンゴ Doku-iri Ringo?)
  17. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Ciao Sorella! (マリア様がみてる チャオ ソレッラ！ Chao Sorerra!?), March 31, 2004) - 208 pages, ISBN 4-08-600399-6[20]
    Chapter 1: Ciao Sorella (チャオ ソレッラ！ Chao Sorerra!?)
    Chapter 2: Rosa Chinensis en Bouton's Absence (紅薔薇のつぼみの不在 Rosa Kinenshisu no Tsubomi no Fuzai?)
  18. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Premium Book (マリア様がみてる プレミアムブック Puremiamu Bukku?), July 27, 2004) - 155 pages, ISBN 4-08-600455-0[21]
    Chapter 1: Maria-sama ga Miteru Anime Introduction (マリア様がみてる アニメ紹介 Anime Shōkai?)
    Chapter 2: Design Notes: Character Introductions & Setting Informations (デザインノート キャラ紹介＆設定資料集 Dezain Nōto: Kyara Shōkai & Settei Shiryōshū?)
    Chapter 3: Best Shots Chosen by Rosa Sœurs (薔薇姉妹が選ぶベストショット Bara Shimai ga Erabu Besuto Shotto?)
    Chapter 4: Yamayuri Council Surprise Interview! (Third Year Students) (山百合会・突撃インタビュー！ 三年生編 Yamayurikai Totsugeki Intabyū! (San-nen-sei-hen)?)
    Chapter 5: Yamayuri Council Surprise Interview! (Second Year Students) (山百合会・突撃インタビュー！ 二年生編 Yamayurikai Totsugeki Intabyū! (Ni-nen-sei-hen)?)
    Chapter 6: Yamayuri Council Surprise Interview! (First Year Students)ja (山百合会・突撃インタビュー！ 一年生編 Yamayurikai Totsugeki Intabyū! (Ichi-nen-sei-hen) ?)
    Chapter 7: Maria-sama ga Miteru, the Manga "Before the Festival" (マンガ版 マリア様がみてる 祭りの前 Manga-ban Maria-sama ga Miteru "Matsuri no Mae"?)
    Chapter 8: Reine Hibiki's Surprise Report at the Dubbing (ひびき玲音のアフレコ突撃レポート Hibiki Reine no Afureko Totsugeki Repōto?)
    Chapter 9: Maria-sama ga Miteru Answer (マリア様がみてる Answer?)
  19. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Just a Day Which is not Special (マリア様がみてる 特別でないただの一日 Tokubetsu de nai Tada no Ichi-nichi?), October 1, 2004) - 209 pages, ISBN 4-08-600484-4[22]
  20. Maria-sama ga Miteru: In Library (マリア様がみてる インライブラリー In Raiburarī?), December 25, 2004) - 209 pages, ISBN 4-08-600527-1[23]
    Intermediate chapters: In Library I, II, III, IV, V, VI
    Chapter 1: Illusion on a Quiet Night (静かなる夜のまぼろし Shizukanaru Yoru no Maboroshi?)
    Chapter 2: Joana (ジョアナ?)
    Chapter 3: Chocolate Coat (チョコレートコート Chokorēto Kōto?)
    Chapter 4: Legend of Cherry Blossom Class (桜組伝説 Sakura-gumi Densetsu?)
    Chapter 5: Library Book (図書館の本 Toshokan no Hon?)
  21. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Sœur Audition (マリア様がみてる 妹（スール）オーディション Sūru Ōdishon?), April 1, 2005) - 225 pages, ISBN 4-08-600568-9[24]
  22. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Rose Mille-Feuille (マリア様がみてる 薔薇のミルフィーユ Bara no Mirufīyu?), July 1, 2005) - 209 pages, ISBN 4-08-600609-X
    Chapter 1: Yellow Rose Panic (黄薔薇パニック Kibara Panikku?)
    Chapter 2: White Rose Reverie (白薔薇の物思い Shirobara no Mono-omoi?)
    Chapter 3: Sigh of the Red Rose (紅薔薇のため息 Benibara no Tame-iki?)
  23. Maria-sama ga Miteru: A Blank Map to the Future (マリア様がみてる 未来の白地図 Mirai no Hakuchizu?), December 22, 2005) - 225 pages, ISBN 4-08-600704-5
    Chapter 1: Future Blank Map (未来の白地図 Mirai no Hakuchizu?)
    Chapter 2: Dialogue of the Roses (薔薇のダイアローグ Bara no Daiarōgu?)
  24. Maria-sama ga Miteru: The Other Side of the Frosted Glass (マリア様がみてる くもりガラスの向こう側 Kumori Garasu no Mukō-gawa?), March 31, 2006) - 209 pages, ISBN 4-08-600743-6
  25. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Masked Actress (マリア様がみてる 仮面のアクトレス Kamen no Akutoresu?), June 30, 2006) - 209 pages, ISBN 4-08-600784-3
    Chapter 1: Yellow Rose, Hardball Fight (黄薔薇、真剣勝負 Kibara, Shinken Shōbu?)
    Chapter 2: Masked Actress (仮面のアクトレス Kamen no Akutoresu?)
    Chapter 3: Time in Natural Faces (素顔のひととき Sugao no Hitotoki?)
  26. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Illustration Collection (マリア様がみてる イラストコレクション Irasuto Korekushon?), July 28, 2006) - 161 pages, ISBN 4-08-600797-5
  27. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Large Door, Small Key (マリア様がみてる 大きな扉 小さな鍵 Ōkina Tobira Chiisana Kagi?), October 3, 2006) - 209 pages, ISBN 4-08-600823-8
    Chapter 1: Key Holder (キーホルダー Kī Horudā ?)
    Chapter 2: Keyhole of the Heart (ハートの鍵穴 Hāto no Kagiana?)
  28. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Crisscross (マリア様がみてる クリスクロス Kurisukurosu?), December 22, 2006) - 209 pages, ISBN 4-08-600859-9
    Chapter 1: Crisscross (クリスクロス Kurisukurosu?)
    Chapter 2: Map Stroll (地図散歩 Chizu Sanpo?)
  29. Maria-sama ga Miteru: In Search of You (マリア様がみてる あなたを探しに Anata o Sagashi ni?), March 30, 2007) - 209 pages, ISBN 978-4-08-600895-2
  30. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Frame of Mind (マリア様がみてる フレームオブマインド Furēmu Obu Maindo?), June 28, 2007) - 256 pages, ISBN 978-4-08-601034-8
  31. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Crown of Roses (マリア様がみてる　薔薇の花かんむり Bara no Hana Kanmuri?), October 10, 2007) - 199 pages, ISBN 978-4-08-601075-7
  32. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Sparkle, Sparkle, Twirl (マリア様がみてる　きらきらまわる Kira Kira Mawaru?), December 26, 2007) - 194 pages, ISBN 978-4-08-601110-5
  33. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Margaret and Ribon (マリア様がみてる マーガレットにリボン Mãgaretto ni Ribon?), April 1, 2008) - 203 pages, ISBN 978-4-08-601144-0

[edit] Short stories

These short stories by Oyuki Konno are published in the bimonthly edition of Cobalt, published by Shueisha.[25]

  1. Maria-sama ga Miteru (マリア様がみてる?), February 1997)
    It was published in the back of Cherry Blossom, volume nine of the novels.
  2. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Chocolate and Portrait (マリア様がみてる ショコラとポートレート Shokora to Pōtorēto?), February 2003
    Published in the back of volume sixteen of the novels, Variety Gifts.
  3. Maria-sama ga Miteru: The Extra Sheep Passes By (マリア様がみてる 羊が一匹さく越えて Hitsuji ga Ippiki Saku Koete?), April 2003
    Published in the back of volume sixteen of the novels, Variety Gifts.
  4. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Christmas Miracle (マリア様がみてる 降誕祭の奇跡 Kōtansai no Kiseki?), December 2003
    Published in the back of volume sixteen of the novels, Variety Gifts.
  5. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Chocolate Coat (マリア様がみてる チョコレートコート Chokorēto Kōto?), February 2004
    Published in the back of volume nineteen of the novels, In Library.
  6. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Legend of Cherry Blossom Class (マリア様がみてる 桜組伝説 Sakura-gumi Densetsu?), April 2004
    Published in the back of volume nineteen of the novels, In Library.
  7. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Library Book (マリア様がみてる 図書館の本 Toshokan no Hon?), August 2004
    Published in the back of volume nineteen of the novels, In Library.
  8. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Illusion on a Quiet Night (マリア様がみてる 静かなる夜のまぼろし Shizukanaru Yoru no Maboroshi?), December 2004
    Published in the back of volume nineteen of the novels, In Library.
  9. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Homely Princess (マリア様がみてる 不器用姫 Bukiyō Hime?), April 2005
  10. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Greenhouse Fairy (マリア様がみてる 温室の妖精 Onshitsu no Yōsei?), August 2005
  11. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Clover of Honeywort (マリア様がみてる 三つ葉のクローバー Mitsuba no Kurōbā?), February 2006
  12. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Golden Thread (マリア様がみてる 黄色い糸 Kiiroi Ito?), April 2006
  13. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Doppelganger Stair (マリア様がみてる ドッペルかいだん Dopperu Kaidan?), August 2006
  14. Maria-sama ga Miteru: Dead Tree and Budding Tree (マリア様がみてる 枯れ木に芽吹き Kareki ni Mebuki?), December 2006
  15. Maria-sama ga Miteru: April Deja Vu (マリア様がみてる 四月のデジャブ Shigatsu no Dejabu?), April 2007
  16. Maria-sama ga Miteru: My Nest (マリア様がみてる　私の巣 Watashi no Su?), August 2007

[edit] References

  1. ^ Esu toiu kankei (Japanese). Bishōjo gaippai! Wakamono ga hamaru Marimite world no himitsu. Excite. Retrieved on 2008-03-05.
  2. ^ Azuma, Erika (June 2004). Yorinuki Dokusho Sōdanshitsu (in Japanese). Hon no Zasshisha. ISBN 978-4860110345. 
  3. ^ TOKYOPOP. TOKYOPOP - Bücher: Romane: Rosen unter Marias Obhut : Einleitung (German). Retrieved on 2007-01-24.
  4. ^ Volume 1 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  5. ^ Volume 2 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  6. ^ Volume 3 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  7. ^ Volume 4 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  8. ^ Volume 5 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  9. ^ Volume 6 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  10. ^ Volume 7 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  11. ^ Volume 8 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  12. ^ Volume 9 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  13. ^ Volume 10 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  14. ^ Volume 11 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  15. ^ Volume 12 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  16. ^ Volume 13 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  17. ^ Volume 14 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  18. ^ Volume 15 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  19. ^ Volume 16 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  20. ^ Volume 17 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  21. ^ Volume 18 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  22. ^ Volume 19 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  23. ^ Volume 20 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  24. ^ Volume 21 - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
  25. ^ Short Stories - Marimite Story Summaries, Footnotes and Comments. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.

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