B's LOG (sometimes stylized as B's-LOG) is a Japanese gaming magazine, published in both print and digital formats, by Kadokawa Game Linkage (via Enterbrain), aimed at the female market.[2][3][4] Games covered in this publication typically fall into the otome[5] and BL genres. According to parent company Kadokawa, it has a circulation of 90,000; its readerbase is 99% female with an average age of 22.[1]
 Cover of December 2024 issue | |
| Categories | Video game |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Format | Paper and online magazine |
| Circulation | 90,000 [1] |
| Publisher | Enterbrain (2000–2013) Kadokawa (2013–2017) Gzbrain (2017–2019) Kadokawa Game Linkage (2019-) |
| First issue | March 2002 |
| Country | Japan |
| Based in | Tokyo |
| Language | Japanese |
| Website | www.bs-log.com/ |
A renewal issue was published on July 20, 2020, with a focus on idols that appear in games.[6]
B's LOG COMIC
edit| Categories | Manga |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Format | Formerly paper, now online magazine |
| Publisher | Enterbrain, Kadokawa, DMM.com |
| First issue | December 2005 |
| Country | Japan |
| Based in | Tokyo |
| Language | Japanese |
| Website | http://bslogcomic.com/index.html |
B's LOG COMIC is a manga spinoff magazine which ran in print from December 2005 (when it launched as monthly magazine Comic B's LOG, before changing to a bimonthly format as Comic B's-Log Kyun! in 2009 and later in 2013 returning to a monthly format with its current title[7]) until Spring 2018. As of 2021, it still remains active in a digital format. Some of its titles have been based on otome and BL games, including Dramatical Murder, Hiiro no Kakera, Hakuoki, Starry Sky, Togainu no Chi, Uta no Prince-sama, and VitaminZ, as well as other games including Valkyria Chronicles;[8] other titles from this publication include Black Gate[9] and Shōnen Maid.[10]
The magazine collaborated with konbini chain Lawson to create Convenience Store Boy Friends.[11]
B's LOG Bunko and Bunko Alice
editB's LOG Bunko is a subdivision that releases paperback light novels. One title published by this imprint is Ririka Yoshimura's Jyuniya — Migawari Koshou to Fukigenna Koushaku, an adaptation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.[12] On April 15, 2015, the further imprint B's LOG Bunko Alice was launched.[13]
Collaborations
editIn 2014, the magazine released a series of voice cards in collaboration with Konami series Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side, featuring four characters from the various titles in the series acting in the role of a husband.[14]
In July 2015, B's LOG ran a design contest for clothing to appear on characters in the then-upcoming release of Kiniro no Corda 4.[15]
On April 27, 2018, then-parent company GzBrain opened cafe GzCafe in Ikebukuro, showcasing brands B's LOG and sister publication Famitsu and holding events such as talks with creators.[16]
Other releases
edit| B's LOG Party | |
|---|---|
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Portable |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Board game |
| Mode(s) | 1~4 players |
B's LOG Party for PlayStation Portable (released on May 20, 2010) is a board game-style title featuring characters from Hakuoki, Hanayoi Romanesque, Hiiro no Kakera, and Otometeki Koi Kakumei Love Revo!!.[17][18] Two songs from this game were included on the compilation album Otomate Vocal Best Vol. 2.[19]
References
edit- ^ a b "B's LOG | メディア". KADOKAWA ADメディアガイド. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Wishing For An Otaku Media Conglomerate". October 4, 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Idea Factory Delves Into Otomate Forte And I Will Protect You". February 10, 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.
- ^ ""女性向けゲーム"約20年の歴史とその分化や進化。はじまりの『アンジェリーク』からVR・ARまで【乙女ゲーム、BLゲーム、育成ゲーム】". ニコニコニュース. 19 April 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.
- ^ McDonald, Heidi (2017). "12". Digital Love: Romance and Sexuality in Games. CRC Press. ISBN 9781351644730.
- ^ "『B's-LOG（ビーズログ）』9月号がリニューアル特大号として本日（7月20日）発売。『あんスタ』などゲームに登場する大人気アイドルを大特集！ | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com". Famitsu.com. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ Inc, Natasha. "キュン！とエアレイドが統合、月刊誌B's-LOG COMIC誕生". コミックナタリー. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Enterbrain publishing Battlefield Valkyria manga". andriasang.com. October 15, 2008. Archived from the original on April 12, 2009. Retrieved December 9, 2008.
- ^ Dacey, Katherine (September 27, 2010). "Short Takes: Baseball Heaven, Black Gate, and Neko Ramen". The Manga Critic. Archived from the original on December 29, 2010. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- ^ "Kadokawa's B's-Log Comic Magazine Ends Print Publication, Moves to Digital". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (April 20, 2017). "Konbini Kareshi TV Anime's Story Revealed (Updated)". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 24, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ 松山, 響子 (2017). ""シェイクスピアの 『十二夜』 を現代風に読む―読みやすい入門編? ラノベ型 『十二夜』―."". 駒沢女子大学 研究紀要. 24: 83–90. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- ^ "漫画のようなラノベ？ イマドキ女子へ向けたレーベル「ビーズログ文庫アリス」4月15日創刊". ITmedia eBook USER. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.
- ^ "『ときめきメモリアルGirl's Side』×B's-LOG！ 王子様たちと"もしも"の新婚生活を楽しむボイスカードが発売". 31 October 2014.
- ^ "『金色のコルダ4』が2016年にPS Vitaで発売決定。衣装デザインコンテストも実施". 電撃オンライン. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.
- ^ "池袋にゲームコラボカフェ「Gzカフェ」 第1弾は「アズールレーン」". 池袋経済新聞. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.
- ^ Inc, Aetas. "乙女ゲー3連発！ 「薄桜鬼DS」「乙女的恋革命★ラブレボ!! Portable」「B's-LOG パーティー♪」の公式サイトが本日オープン". www.4gamer.net. Archived from the original on 2011-09-12.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "B's-LOG パーティー♪ | ソフトウェアカタログ | プレイステーション® オフィシャルサイト". www.jp.playstation.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.
- ^ Inc, Aetas. "女性向けゲームの主題歌を収録した「オトメイトVocal Best」の第2弾が発売". www.4gamer.net. Archived from the original on 2011-10-22.
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External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)