Kino's Journey

{{Nihongo|'''''Kino's Journey —the Beautiful World—'''''|キノの旅 —the Beautiful World—|Kino no Tabi —the Beautiful World—|lead=yes}}, shortened to '''''Kino's Journey''''', is a Japanese [[light novel]] series written by [[Keiichi Sigsawa]], with illustrations by [[Kouhaku Kuroboshi]]. The series follows a traveler named Kino and her talking [[motorcycle]] named Hermes, as they explore countries with unique customs and people around a mysterious world, only spending three days at each location. The series originally started serialization in volume five of [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]' now-defunct light novel magazine ''[[Dengeki hp]]'' on March 17, 2000. The first [[Tankōbon#Bunkoban|volume]] of the series was published on July 10, 2000, by [[ASCII Media Works]] under their [[Dengeki Bunko]] publishing [[imprint (trade name)|imprint]]. As of November 2020, 23 volumes have been published.

{{Nihongo|'''''Kino's Journey —the Beautiful World—'''''|キノの旅 —the Beautiful World—|Kino no Tabi —the Beautiful World—|lead=yes}}, shortened to '''''Kino's Journey''''', is a Japanese [[light novel]] series written by [[Keiichi Sigsawa]], with illustrations by [[Kouhaku Kuroboshi]]. The series follows a traveler named Kino and her talking [[motorcycle]] named Hermes, as they explore countries with unique customs and people around a mysterious world, only spending three days at each location. The series originally started serialization in volume five of [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]' now-defunct light novel magazine ''[[Dengeki hp]]'' on March 17, 2000. The first [[Tankōbon#Bunkoban|volume]] of the series was published on July 10, 2000, by [[ASCII Media Works]] under their [[Dengeki Bunko]] publishing [[imprint (trade name)|imprint]]. As of November 2020, 23 volumes have been published.

A 13-episode [[anime]] adaptation produced by [[A.C.G.T]] and [[Genco]] aired between April and July 2003 on [[WOWOW]] in Japan. Two visual novels for the [[PlayStation 2]] were released by ASCII Media Works, the first in July 2003, and the second in December 2005. There have also been two 30-minute animated films produced, the first in February 2005, and the second in April 2007. A ''Kino's Journey'' light novel was only released as a promotional gift for the second animated movie. Additional merchandise includes three [[art book]]s, three [[picture book]]s, and a [[Radio drama in Japan|drama CD]]. Two manga adaptations were produced, and a new anime series aired 12 episodes from October to December 2017. A [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] light novel series titled {{Nihongo||学園キノ|''Gakuen Kino''|lit. ''Academy Kino''}} began with the first volume published on July 10, 2006, by ASCII Media Works; seven volumes have been released as of May 2021.

A 13-episode [[anime]] adaptation produced by [[A.C.G.T]] and [[Genco]] aired between April and July 2003 on [[WOWOW]] in Japan. Two visual novels for the [[PlayStation 2]] were released by ASCII Media Works, the first in July 2003, and the second in December 2005. There have also been two 30-minute animated films produced, the first in February 2005, and the second in April 2007. A ''Kino's Journey'' light novel was only released as a promotional gift for the second animated movie. Additional merchandise includes three [[Coffee_table_book#As_media_tie-in_publications|art book]]s, three [[picture book]]s, and a [[Radio drama in Japan|drama CD]]. Two manga adaptations were produced, and a new anime series aired 12 episodes from October to December 2017. A [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] light novel series titled {{Nihongo||学園キノ|''Gakuen Kino''|lit. ''Academy Kino''}} began with the first volume published on July 10, 2006, by ASCII Media Works; seven volumes have been released as of May 2021.

==Plot==

==Plot==

===Art books and manga===

===Art books and manga===

A 96-page [[art book]] containing illustrations by Kouhaku Kuroboshi was released by ASCII Media Works in March 2003. The book contained illustrations from ''Kino's Journey'' and the ''[[Allison (light novels)|Allison]]'' series of light novels, which is created by the same people as ''Kino's Journey''. Also included in the art book are original illustrations never released in the novel volumes, and an original ''Kino's Journey'' [[short story]] by Keiichi Sigsawa.{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/d_original/kino/page2.php|title=Kino no Tabi|website=[[ASCII Media Works]]|language=ja|script-title=ja:キノの旅|trans-title=Kino's Journey|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916223004/http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/d_original/kino/page2.php|archive-date=September 16, 2008|url-status=dead|access-date=May 4, 2019}} Two more artbooks from Kouhaku Kuroboshi were released in commemoration of the novel series' 15th anniversary. These artbooks include illustrations from ''Kino's Journey'' up to the 18th volume, ''Gakuen Kino'', all of the ''Allison'' light novels, and other novels by Keiichi Sigsawa, as well as artwork by Kouhaku Kuroboshi as Takeshi Iizuka.

A 96-page [[Coffee_table_book#As_media_tie-in_publications|art book]] containing illustrations by Kouhaku Kuroboshi was released by ASCII Media Works in March 2003. The book contained illustrations from ''Kino's Journey'' and the ''[[Allison (light novels)|Allison]]'' series of light novels, which is created by the same people as ''Kino's Journey''. Also included in the art book are original illustrations never released in the novel volumes, and an original ''Kino's Journey'' [[short story]] by Keiichi Sigsawa.{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/d_original/kino/page2.php|title=Kino no Tabi|website=[[ASCII Media Works]]|language=ja|script-title=ja:キノの旅|trans-title=Kino's Journey|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916223004/http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/d_original/kino/page2.php|archive-date=September 16, 2008|url-status=dead|access-date=May 4, 2019}} Two more artbooks from Kouhaku Kuroboshi were released in commemoration of the novel series' 15th anniversary. These artbooks include illustrations from ''Kino's Journey'' up to the 18th volume, ''Gakuen Kino'', all of the ''Allison'' light novels, and other novels by Keiichi Sigsawa, as well as artwork by Kouhaku Kuroboshi as Takeshi Iizuka.

Three [[picture book]]s were also released by ASCII Media Works under their ''Dengeki Bunko Visual Novel'' label. The first, released on December 3, 2003, contained forty-eight pages and is entitled {{Nihongo|''Country of Memories —Their Memories—''|記憶の国 —Their Memories—|Kioku no Kuni —Their Memories—}}.{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0312770|title=Kioku no Kuni —Their Memories—|website=[[ASCII Media Works]]|language=ja|script-title=ja:記憶の国 —Their Memories—|trans-title=Country of Memories —Their Memories—|access-date=January 12, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821085313/http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0312770|archive-date=August 21, 2020}} The first picture book came bundled with an audio CD containing [[image song]]s (one of which is based on the tune of [[Pachelbel's Canon]]). The second book, released on October 19, 2005, contained eighty pages and is entitled {{Nihongo|''The Traveler's Story —You—''|旅人の話 —You—|Tabibito no Hanashi —You—}}.{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0512340|title=Tabibito no Hanashi —You—|website=[[ASCII Media Works]]|language=ja|script-title=ja:旅人の話 —You—|trans-title=The Traveler's Story —You—|access-date=January 12, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821085316/http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0512340|archive-date=August 21, 2020}} The second book was released in two editions, with the difference between the two being a DVD of the first animated film ''Kino's Journey: In Order to Do Something —Life Goes On—''. The third book, released on December 25, 2007, contained 40 pages and is entitled {{Nihongo|''My Country —Own Will—''|わたしの国 —Own Will—|Watashi no Kuni —Own Will—}}.{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0703960|title=Watashi no Kuni —Own Will—|website=[[ASCII Media Works]]|language=ja|script-title=ja:わたしの国 —Own Will—|trans-title=My Country -Own Will-|access-date=January 12, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821085320/http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0703960|archive-date=August 21, 2020}} The third book came bundled with a DVD of the second animated film ''Kino's Journey: Country of Illness —For You—''.

Three [[picture book]]s were also released by ASCII Media Works under their ''Dengeki Bunko Visual Novel'' label. The first, released on December 3, 2003, contained forty-eight pages and is entitled {{Nihongo|''Country of Memories —Their Memories—''|記憶の国 —Their Memories—|Kioku no Kuni —Their Memories—}}.{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0312770|title=Kioku no Kuni —Their Memories—|website=[[ASCII Media Works]]|language=ja|script-title=ja:記憶の国 —Their Memories—|trans-title=Country of Memories —Their Memories—|access-date=January 12, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821085313/http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0312770|archive-date=August 21, 2020}} The first picture book came bundled with an audio CD containing [[image song]]s (one of which is based on the tune of [[Pachelbel's Canon]]). The second book, released on October 19, 2005, contained eighty pages and is entitled {{Nihongo|''The Traveler's Story —You—''|旅人の話 —You—|Tabibito no Hanashi —You—}}.{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0512340|title=Tabibito no Hanashi —You—|website=[[ASCII Media Works]]|language=ja|script-title=ja:旅人の話 —You—|trans-title=The Traveler's Story —You—|access-date=January 12, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821085316/http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0512340|archive-date=August 21, 2020}} The second book was released in two editions, with the difference between the two being a DVD of the first animated film ''Kino's Journey: In Order to Do Something —Life Goes On—''. The third book, released on December 25, 2007, contained 40 pages and is entitled {{Nihongo|''My Country —Own Will—''|わたしの国 —Own Will—|Watashi no Kuni —Own Will—}}.{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0703960|title=Watashi no Kuni —Own Will—|website=[[ASCII Media Works]]|language=ja|script-title=ja:わたしの国 —Own Will—|trans-title=My Country -Own Will-|access-date=January 12, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821085320/http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0703960|archive-date=August 21, 2020}} The third book came bundled with a DVD of the second animated film ''Kino's Journey: Country of Illness —For You—''.