KADOKAWA has officially given the green light to the project of publishing a popular novel from the Honeyfeed platform titled Why Kill? When Witches Can Be Tentacled! by kazesenken. The novel is currently being prepared for the development stage towards print publication in Japan.
The Beginning of Why Kill? When Witches Can Be Tentacled! on Honeyfeed
Novel Why Kill? When Witches Can Be Tentacled! was first recognized through Honeyfeed, a global platform where writers and readers share anime and manga stories. The work received a positive response from the community, eventually attracting the attention of the MF Books label under KADOKAWA.
The decision saw kazesenken's novel officially enter the publishing pipeline in Japan, showcasing Honeyfeed's role as a bridge for international authors into the professional publishing industry.
Synopsis of Why Kill? When Witches Can Be Tentacled!
For those of you who are curious about the content of the story, this novel tells a story that focuses on the theme of misunderstanding and stigma. The plot illustrates how prejudice can arise so quickly, but is difficult to erase, while showing the main character's struggle to deal with the burden they did not choose.
Misunderstandings - created in an instant, but hard to erase. Two people are caught in it, struggling to find a place for themselves.
For Maribell Schuzen, stumbling upon the Grimoire of Lies meant she was branded as a Witch, a follower of the defeated Demon Lord, and an enemy of mankind.
You can read this work directly at Honeyfeed - Why Kill? When Witches Can Be Tentacled!.
KADOKAWA and the Global UGC Publishing Project
KADOKAWA states that the novel Why Kill? When Witches Can Be Tentacled! will be published as part of Global UGC Publishing Project, the initiative of Global Business Acceleration Program. The program focuses on discovering talented writers from outside Japan through international platforms such as Honeyfeed.
KADOKAWA is an integrated entertainment company with businesses in publications, animation, movies, gaming, web services, and education. Through the strategy of "Global Media Mix with Technology"The company develops Intellectual Property (IP) to be launched globally with the support of technology.
The role of The Hivemind Literary Agency
This project also involves The Hivemind Literary AgencyHoneyfeed, a division of qdopp Inc. that represents selected authors in Honeyfeed. The agency is in charge of bridging both popular and high-quality works to be published in Japan.
Manami Fukunaga, Manager of The Hivemind Literary Agency, stated that this announcement is an important milestone in their mission. She said, "This announcement marks a new milestone in our mission to connect international authors with Japanese publishers. We are thrilled to see kazesenken's talent officially recognized and supported in the Japanese publishing industry."
Project Status Why Kill? When Witches Can Be Tentacled!
Currently the project Why Kill? When Witches Can Be Tentacled! is still in the early stages of development. Details regarding the format, release schedule, and final publishing decision will be announced at a later date. However, internal approval from KADOKAWA confirms that the novel is officially on its way to print publication in Japan.
With the green light from KADOKAWA, the novel Why Kill? When Witches Can Be Tentacled! kazesenken's work steps into a new stage in the Japanese publishing industry. While full details of the release are still awaited, this decision confirms Honeyfeed's position as a global platform capable of bringing together international authors with major publishers in Japan.
Source: official press release
