>> Who will win?
+ Show Spoiler +(referring to Akatsuki vs Minori)
You'll notice it brought the story to advance it .
But rather than winning or losing , two people I want to grow in this love .
>>
+ Show Spoiler + Why wasn't Souji the first player to die, like in the West Wind Brigade spinoff? Would it have been too gory for NHK?
It is the circumstances of the production scenarios and animation .
>> The history of Theldesia 350 years ago said that Humans, Elves, ~
Three races remaining was made at the hands of ancestors < earth people > using the legacy of the Arve .
>> Players are able to change subclasses, correct? Can you describe the process as if you were a player in the setting?
Players can change the subclass .
You can change just a little talk to < earth people > here and there in the city of subclasses of the majority , but there are also those that require a rare item and quest Nakaniwa .
You will have to start from level 1 each time you want to change almost all of the subclass.
>> Do the women statues in Episodes 9 and 10 represent anyone?
Those are six傾姫.
It is the leaders of the last group of the Arve .
>> Will we see hybrid classes?
< Elder tail > is limited to 12 class . It is a limitation of the necessity to take the game balance .
>> Can you tell us if there are any localization efforts for the series in other countries yet?
Publication in Thailand has been scheduled log book version horizon !
>> For us , do you have a new news ?
I will talk in more detail in the next -less ! (≧ ∀ ≦)
>>Q: Do you know what therm "sandbox" mean in regards to MMO? Did you play any?
>>Q: Do you know about EVE Online? That the game is pretty much social study about players taking order in their hands and organizing a world? What do you think about it?
テーマパーク型と双璧をなすMMOの潮流の1つですね。
EVE Onlineについてもわかります。
It is one of the trends of MMO which forms a matchless and theme park type.
I know also about EVE Online.
>>Q: Many believe, that your portrayal of PvP guilds and players in MMO is extremely shallow. Do you have expiriences with PvP? PKing? Guild warfare? Faction wars? Sandbox MMO PvP?
PvPやGuild warfareについて知っていることはあります。
しかし、「ログ・ホライズン」においてそれらが主要なテーマになる事は現在予定されていません。ひとつの作品にすべてのテーマを詰め込むことは出来ません。
However, that they are become a major theme in "Log horizon" is not currently scheduled. It is not possible to cram all the themes in the works of one
>>Do you have plans to localize the Log Horizon board game?
ボードゲームの企画はまだ無いのです。
There is not yet planning board game.
>>How much are you involved in making the anime? Do they ask your opinions much?
アニメのスタッフとは話をしますね。
大きな声で要求を言えば、おそらく、さまざまな意見が通るでしょう。
でも、アニメーションは小説とは違うメディアで、彼らはプロフェッショナルです。互いの領分を守って、よいところを引きだし合うような関係を作る努力をします。
I will talk with the staff of the anime.
Speaking the request in a loud voice, perhaps, different opinions will pass.
But, the animation in the media different from the novel, they are professional. You make an effort to protect the sphere of each other, making the relationship so that they pulled out a good place.
>>Can you confirm season 2 for Log Horizon, or is still negotiating with NHK?
もちろん交渉は、常に。
しかしいまお話しできることはありません。
Negotiations, always of course.
But not being able to talk now.
>>How do you feel about the pacing of the anime? Do you like how they handled the Round Table Conference?
アニメ「ログ・ホライズン」で一番力が注がれているのが脚本と絵コンテではないかと思います。ペース配分には満足しています。
I think whether it is storyboard and screenplay most force's poured anime "Log horizon". I am happy with the pace.
スレッドの勢いがすごい！
質問が漏れてしまったら、ごめんなさい。
また理解が間違っていたら指摘してやってください。
Momentum of thread is great!
Questions If you wait too long and leak, I'm sorry.
Also please do point out if I understand wrong.
>>Q: round table conference was interesting. Guild drama is typically prevalent in MMOs. Especially ones with PVP. Where did you get your ideas from for these parts? Any past experience
>I'm influenced my MMOs I played in the past.
>>Sensei, do you hate us for pirating?
>A lot of Japanese creators differentiate between copy right infringement and fan activities.
>Copy right infringement, i.e. earning money based on other's works, isn't good.
>But, regarding this work, see my answer from last time.
>>Also I apologise if some people are rude, please ignore the trolls.
>No matter the place, there are many nice people, and sad people
>I understand, so don't worry.
>>How do you feel about adaptation? Is NHK doing a good job? Are they cutting out much?
>They're doing a really good job.
>Anime has its own appeal, and Mamare is enjoying that.
>>What is your favorite Japanese novel?
>There are many, but I'll say "Dragon Farm".
>It's by Kumi Saori.
>>Mamare, XBOXONE or Play Station 4 or PC?
>PC.
>>Can't wait to see the newbies fight in the animation
>mamare is the same.
>>Do you have any ideas about your next series after Log Horizon, or is that still really far off?
Yes, I do
But i need to devote myself to log horizon for a few years.
>>my only question i would like answered is are the train tracks from japan still there in the half gaia project? fixing them up would create a great and safe pathway between cities and it would be exciting to see the people in akiba make a steam train.
A lot of tracks are in ruins, in order to fix them up it's necessary a lot of effor and funds.
But it's a great idea
>>What games do you like?
I like a lot of games
In regards to board games I enjoy 7 wonder
>>Q: What music do you listen to when you're working on Log Horizon?
I listen a lot to ED「your song」
Also, Old number too. In the next 8 publication I want to do a close up of Isuzu so I'm studying music
>>Will there be less censorship on the Blu-rays? For instance more bloody fights or mob kills, for instance the light novels show that killing monsters are like killing animals and the killed monster would leave a corpse before turning into a bubble.
The blurays are almost the same recording of the televised version
An then some other things.
>Mamare-sensei, do you watch Sword Art Online or .hack?
I do!（≧∀≦）
>>Akatsuki is my waifu. I guess what I'm trying to ask is, do I have your blessing as her creator to continue having Akatsuki as my waifu?
There are lines even the author can't cross.
You should ask things related to Akatsuki to Akatsuki herself!
>>I'd just like to ask about the real-world props that got dragged into Log Horizon's world. For example, all those cars that we see covered in moss in the backgrounds, do they still have an engine? And is it possible for someone in their world to fix it, with the right subclass? A Mechanic, maybe?
Repairing cars that have rusted away to the point there's moss on them must be extremely difficult. Even if those cars are Peugeot or Honda.
That said, there are adventurers trying to do this in the novel. They're most probably in The Rodrick Firm.
>>Q: How are HP and Mana (MP) decided for each player? Is it based on their race or class?
It's decided by their class, their race, their level, and also by their current equipment
>>Q: Do all subclasses grant extra skills like Akatsuki's 'Tracker' subclass?
A lot of the subclass give skills to their owner. There are also subclasses that are exclusively there for roleplaying.
>>Is there any plan to release the novels for Log Horizon in the UK? I would love to own them but I can't read Japanese.
There was a meeting just recently about this very topic.
But unfortunately they couldn't manage to settle to an agreement. Looks like it'd be hard making a profit on it.
>>Watching Nobunagun next season?
I'm looking forward to it!（≧∀≦）
>>Are you a fan of Nobuyuki Fukumoto's works?
Of course. My favorite work from him is Gin to Kin (Silven and Gold).
>>Mamare do you like monmusu
Of course I do! I'm buying it day one at Akihabara! The most cute is the new heroine, Arakune.
>>
+ Show Spoiler +Tetra seems really cute. Will she get with Naotsugu?
His lovers aren't his partners. Tetra is a good girl.
>>Is your sister real?
She does exist.
But she isn't as cute as everyone seems to think.
When she gets angry, she goes and hides only one of my shoes.
>>Have you heard of the new MMO "Wildstar"? Have you tried it?
First time hearing of it. I'd love time to be able to play all of the games.
>>Are you still NEET, Mamare-san?
Much like Princess Raynesia, my days filled with laziness and elegance have vanished away. I'm working everyday
>001 Can I move the game character between different servers at a time when the ancient tales were playing? Kanami could go to the European server?
Of course, you can change servers.
>002.
+ Show Spoiler + What kind of ability in subclass "Pathfinder" from Hasegawa Naotsugu? And what he does not use them?
It's being used everyday.
You win more loot when you kill monsters, and you're able to sense when monster are nearby on the field. It's just not explicitly shown in the novel/anime.
>>Speaking of which, will the international community receive a chance to develop items for Log Horizon?
If you get access to the NHK, I think you have a chance.
>>Mamare-san, how many hours weekly do you spend playing MMO
I haven't had the chance to play for the last few months. (T-T)
>>Also a question, have you heard that your fans are fan translating your Light novels? Because we're enjoying them a lot.
I am aware of it. Because of my relations with the guys at my editing company, I can't really recommend it but...
If you enjoy it, then it's OK for me!（≧∀≦）
>>Mamare-sensei, is the reason why the gaiden have hard time getting published due to the certain turtle ninja?
That's just about right, but the main reason is that they aren't giving me enough time to work on revising my script.
>>Would you consider making an appearance at international anime conventions or festivals?
You might not know this but,
for most events of this sort, they only invite authors of the highest calibre and fame.
Yours truly really loves to laze around at home, so he doesn't know if he will ever get this chance.
However, if I get the chance to appear at an event I'll definitely love to meet everyone!
>>What does your imouto think of Log Horizon? In the volume 4 afterword you mentioned that she bought it too.
"That's so-so effort for what I expect of my elder brother, but at least you're trying."
[TL Note: in a jokingly condescending manner that you would expect from family members]
that's what she said to me. that's probably the best praise I've ever gotten from her in the last 10 years.
>>Q: Do you think Crunchyroll is the future of anime in foreign countries in getting money to you quickly, sensei? A lot of anonymous apparently use it to support your works from overseas.
I'm thankful for their service.
I think Crunchroll is doing a good job at broadcasting Japanese animation quickly and legally.
>>Q: Who's got the bigger size, Demon Queen or Maryelle?
Maou's are so bigger they're not even comparable.
Marielle's are somewhat small.
>>Q: Do you have メガネ fetish?
I do think girls with glasses are cute.
There's a wonderful dance scene awaiting starring Henrietta.
>>Q: Are Assassins the only class with the ability to quickly vanish from active combat? Or does the Tracker subclass allow it?
If there's a great enough level difference between them and their enemy, then assassins have the power to OHKO stuff.
Akatsuki, being a Tracker, is also very good at ambushes and surprise attacks.
That said, if an Assassin is facing an enemy of the same level and lots of HP, it'll be difficult for him to beat it.
>>Mamare-san, can people create modern technology like guns or television if they have a high enough skill and real-life knowledge?
There's a possibility, but there's a difference between making things and actually using them.
Even if you make a very powerful weapon, you might need to be level 200 to be actually able to use it.
>Q: As you can see, the OP is very popular. DATABASE, WOWWOW, have become memes. What do you think of the OP?
I think it's a nice song. I'm not that knowledgeable in music, but I find it really heroic.
>>do you still play EQ2 sir mamare ? if yes in which server ? i'd like to play with you sometimes : D
I've retired. I'm sorry!
>>First, could weapons that are normally impossible to wield with one hand, like large axes, hammers, or even spears, be used single handed by an Adventurer with sufficient arm strength, like say a high level Guardian running around with two giant hammers, or are there unseen game forces stopping them from using them like that?
Regardless of their weight, single-handed equipment can only be worn using one hand, and two-handed equipment can only be used with two hands.
That's how it goes in such a digital game.
That's why if it ever becomes possible to do as you said, it'd become an oral tradition.
>>Secondly, if an Adventurer were to just dump all the weapons in their inventory out on the ground, could they wield any of those weapons normally by just picking them up?
They could, if they fulfilled all of the appropriate requirements.
>>Q: We will get a second season of the anime, right? RIGHT?
I still don't know.
>>Before the Catastrophe, how were EXP pots restricted for trade to other characters?
No, those pots are bonus items that you simply received and were able to trade.
In Elder Tale, low-levelled players leveled up quickly, so those item didn't have that much value.
>>Mamare-sensei, are you planning on explaining the reason why they got stuck inside the game? Or is it explained later in the novels?
Yes, of course I plan to.
But you know, you say "they got stuck". It could not be the case!
For instance, they could have slipped inside, or have been forced into by a third party.
>>what's your favorite Gundam?
V-Gundam. It's a masterpiece. Katejina is the best.
>>How are class armor and weapon restrictions handled now that the world has changed? For example: If a mage attaches plate / mail armor onto their robe, does that allow them to still equip the armor, and if so, does it apply any negative effects?
He can put on the armor, but due to the severe penalties he might not be able to battle.
>>Are there any weapons which have more than one weapon type?
Yes there are, since the times when it was still just a game. However, they are mostly high-level magic items.
>>Are there crossbows in the world of Elder Tale and can they be equipped by players?
Hien has this equipped. You should have known this even from the anime.
>>Do adventurers age at all?
This is still unknown.
>> Do the different races of adventurers have special racial abilities or more proficient at certain types of combat than other races?
Yes, like the night vision ability.
>>If someone creates a hang-glider flying apparatus would it be possible for a magician to use air spells and keep it floating indefinately sort of like an airplane?
Magicians can't cast spells that last forever.
However, they surely are people in the LH world that would experiment with this.
>>How long the novel volume you plan to write before it ends? I hate to see it stop half way like alot of author did. I do hope the novel volume are very long since the story are enjoyable to read at.
I intend to make Log Horizon a 15 volume series, with some small things on the side.
I should be able to complete it with your support.
>>Q: Who is your favorite character in K-On?
It's Ricchan（≧∀≦）
>>Mamamare-san, do you like to cook? What is your favorite food?
I love cooking. I can eat almost anything, but my favorite are fish, eggplant, and natto.
>>Mamare san, do you enjoy Berserk?
You're talking about the manga "Berserk", right? I love it. The art is awesome.
>>Mamare, what is your favourite anime?
I'm enjoying Kill la Kill, Non Non Biyori, and Arpeggio this season.
>>If Log Horizon was ever to become popular enough for NHK to put funding towards a real life game of Elder Tale, would you approve of it? I'm sure it'd be cool if it didn't break the fourth wall and had Shiroe as a character.
As NHK is the broadcaster, it won't be made into a game.
You need lots of funds to make an MMORPG. That's why I know it's very hard to make.
That said, there's a chance small-scale offers like smartphone games make it, so that's great.
>>Are any of the characters based off of friends or people you know?
They're resembling my friends.
There's actually a character based off a player with whom I've played a MMO in the series.
>>Q: will there plans to show and explain more of the subclasses that haven't been mention yet? like the vampire, beast tamer?
A vampire should be showing up soon.
I can't actually explain all of the sub classes, so it'd be great if we could announce a setting book/artbook.
>>How long the novel volume you plan to write before it ends? I hate to see it stop half way like alot of author did. I do hope the novel volume are very long since the story are enjoyable to read at.
I intend to make Log Horizon a 15 volume series, with some small things on the side.
I should be able to complete it with your support.
>>Q: Who is your favorite character in K-On?
It's Ricchan（≧∀≦）
>>Mamamare-san, do you like to cook? What is your favorite food?
I love cooking. I can eat almost anything, but my favorite are fish, eggplant, and natto.
>>Mamare san, do you enjoy Berserk?
You're talking about the manga "Berserk", right? I love it. The art is awesome.
>>Mamare, what is your favourite anime?
I'm enjoying Kill la Kill, Non Non Biyori, and Arpeggio this season.
>>If Log Horizon was ever to become popular enough for NHK to put funding towards a real life game of Elder Tale, would you approve of it? I'm sure it'd be cool if it didn't break the fourth wall and had Shiroe as a character.
As NHK is the broadcaster, it won't be made into a game.
You need lots of funds to make an MMORPG. That's why I know it's very hard to make.
That said, there's a chance small-scale offers like smartphone games make it, so that's great.
>>Are any of the characters based off of friends or people you know?
They're resembling my friends.
There's actually a character based off a player with whom I've played a MMO in the series.
>>Q: will there plans to show and explain more of the subclasses that haven't been mention yet? like the vampire, beast tamer?
A vampire should be showing up soon.
I can't actually explain all of the sub classes, so it'd be great if we could announce a setting book/artbook.
>>Question: What would be your reaction if Yoshiyuki Tomino would personally critizie your work and call it talentless and harmful?
Mr. Tomino is one of the greatest anime directors and a senior.
You're basically asking me what I would do if I got spoken ill of by someone like him?
Young creators are basically desperatly fighting their way in, with their own works.
If they don't do that, they won't make good works.
Knowing that, Mr. Tomino is criticizing those young creators to bring them up well.
Even if that ended up making you cry, you need to endure it.
And first of all, Mr. Tomino is only giving challenges to creators he thinks are full of prospects.
>>How can us fans overseas show support and future demand for more seasons of Log Horizon? Are blu-ray sales the most important factor?
>>I'd like to hear it from Mamare-sensei himself. And LH is a different case than most other shows due to being under NHK. Unless he's answered it previously, then forgive my retardation.
Of course the sales are the most important factor.
That said, it's not the only important factor.
The view count on Crunchy Roll, the comments, and the fan letters are also important.
If I wanted to go further, I'd even say that simply it being discussed a lot on Twitter is good.
Log Horizon is receiving a lot of support! And the team is thankful for that.
>>
+ Show Spoiler +The Fox-Tail race loses primary class skills randomly with level ups. Was this just to balance out the higher beginner stats? Were there more reasons?
This is unreasonable for an MMO, and so wouldn't appear in a reality.
However, it was necessary to make Shiroe's rival character special.
>>Jin Kisaragi
Good evening (good morning?), Jin!
You have become known as the "French LH fan" in the Japanese community.
Thanks for your support!
>>Do you have plans for any international collaboration on details, similar to your current arrangements with your Japan fanbase?
When we next ask for new items, please try submitting ideas on twitter!
The writing team has their hands full, but we'll keep on the look out as best we can.
>>Could you give information on what is happening on the European Server?
And is there a Crusading guild in Europe?
On the European server, city states are employing adventurer guilds as mercenaries, like in medieval times. It has become a tale of adventure, dragon slaying and duels of honor.
>>Question: Would you let Yutaka Yamamoto adapt your works into anime?
>>What are your favorite anime studios?
>>If you had to chose between two - would you pick SHAFT or Kyoto Animation?
All animation studios have their own good points, but I really like Toei Animation.
>>Have you realized that through Internet Log Horizon has reached to people worldwide?
Yes. There are comments from various countries using the #loghorizon hashtag.
This is something not seem by other anime.
"It seems something different from usual is happening here."
I notice this, and the Japanese fans are also noticing this.
It is a great honor.
>>If it's an MMO, why did everyone name their characters so seriously? I mean there is noone like "XxX_Arhas_XxX" around. Considering that there is too much people on the server, you'd have a hard time naming your character.
Instead of portraying 'real' MMO usernames, I prioritized having usernames that make it easy for the reader to remember for the story.
>>Q: Are the NPCs and Adventurers able to have children together?
>>Q: Can Adventurers have kids? And would they be adventurers?
They'll probably be able to do so. Even if it's just a few people, this might eventually happen.
>>Does Krusty ever arouse you when you write about him? He arouses me when I read about in.
>>Krusty arouses everybody
That is so. The guy with the "Krusty" username chose that name because he liked that character (from the Simpsons).
>>Waiting for the scrubs arc in novel 8!
Roger that. I'll get that done before the new year.
>>Q: Is there any character in Log Horizon that is based on yourself? Or any character that you can self-insert into easily?
Nope. I wrote this story more for the readers than myself.
>>Q: Do you also enjoy DATABASE DATABASE LIVING IN THE DATABASE WOW WOW, Sensei? I love that song. How did you choose that song?
The staff for the anime series chose this song with anime fans and the direction of this novel in mind.
>>How close are the actors and actresses voicing your characters to the voices you imagined when writing them?
>>Did you get to take part in casting for the anime?
声優さんはオーディションを開催して決めましたよ。
もちろん橙乃も意見を言いました。皆さん素晴らしく魅力的な声です。
いまでは、部屋でテキストを書いている時も彼らの声で台詞が書けます。
>>Which 東方 character is your waifu?
ちょっと待ってください、決勝戦をします。
ぱちゅ……
ナズーリンですね。
>>Mamare-sensei, serious question: Why do Shiroe, Krusty and Henrietta adjust their glasses so much? Are the glasses buggy?
That's because it's a cool, anime-ish gesture.
It's a gesture that shows that they're a true villain inside. Don't think too deeply of it, or you won't be able to truly enjoy it（≧∀≦）
>>Q: C85 is slowly approaching. Are you looking forward to the incoming fan material that's gonna be produced about Log Horizon? How about a lewd doujin here and there?
You're talking about those things that boys of age are interested in, right?
I close one eye and just overlook it.
>>Any chances that we get figmas for Naotsugu?
I also want Log Horizon Nendroids.
>>Q: Will there come a point that the LN plot (aka Shiroe's story), and Kanami's story (aka the web side story) intersect? Or will they remain separate? Because it would be... interesting to see how Shiroe and his friends tackle the <Genius> monster dillema.
If Shiroe doesn't want to push too hard and settle with a normal conclusion, they won't cross.
If he want the absolute best conclusion, then he'd need some kind of support he couldn't even imagine, and you guys know that Kanami is one of those people able to help him in that way, right?
>>Its obvious that Naotsugu and Marielle will get together eventually, will you portrait in the novels in a obvious way or you plan to take the subtle approach and give slight hints about it?
In my next publication, out on the 20th, you will be able to see how their couple develops.
>>Teacher Mamare, what system would you use for your Log Horizon Tabletop RPG?
It's a completely original system.
They'll progressively start releasing news over the course of the year, or so the development team said.
>>What's your opinion about the anime as well? If given the chance to choose your preference, would you have chosen another anime studio to do your LN series?
The anime companies in Japan are very close to each other.
Someone can work at several studios, and studios help other studios anonymously.
Success isn't guaranteed by simply choosing a certain studio. I'm satisfied with the current system.
>>Mamare-san, who is your favourite character in Non Non Biyori? I like Koma-chan.
The candy shop owner.
>>Hi Mamare-sensei. Do certain servers have specific classes? For example, in North America, it would not make sense to have a Samurai.
Yeah, they've probably got various classes.
I'll think of an event that'll clear things up.
>>How is religion treated in Elder Tale world Mamare san?
This is also something that is being dealt with in the actual story.
>>Mamare-sensei, if you could play Elder Tales, what class and subclass would you be?
I'd probably choose something like Druid and Apothecary.
There are so many I'd like to become I can't choose.
I've created them so that they're all charming, after all.
>>How many hours your work per day?
On busy days, around 14 hours.
But there are also days where I nap for half a day! :D
>>Why does Japan have a population problem? Is it connected to anime?
If I had to say, I'd say that it's mainly because of the depression.
The proportion of elderly in the whole population has greatly increased, and young people feel that their life is as if they'd become slaves of the society. [I suspect there's a misspelling here, with 靭性 instead of 人生. Or is there?]
>>Q. Who is your waifu?
That's a secret... There are so many I can't choose!
>>Q. What is your favorite anime of all time?
That's also something I can't answer because there are so many.
That said, I've watched and rewatched the Utena movie many times. I absolutely love it.
>>Beach Episode when?
You're right, that's an extremely important question.
The answer is, next week. In episode 11!
>>What do you think of Minori's Voice Actress? I her voice is really cute.
Nao Tamura is a rookie VA.
I've chosen her knowing that fact.
To voice the youngsters (Minori, Touya, Isuzu, Lundelhaus, Serara), we've chosen VAs whose carriers were comparatively short.
This so so that they grow up together with Minori, or so wished the staff.
Regardless of them being rookies, they've got charm.
I'm supporting those cute girls, and the rest of the VAs too.
>>Is there any plan for the story in the American server ? in the main story or in "gaiden".
>>like rebuilding the security or a story of a cook destroying the huge crime guild.
>>I wanna see what its like if a Hollywood-like story or American comic-like story happens in Log-hora world.
This is something I also want to see, but I just don't have enough energy left for it.
What happens in the world of Log Horizon, and the mysteries that I've left in various locations around the world, are blank pages that are there so that people can write their very own story about it.
Well then, I've been around here for a really long time.
Even though there are still plenty of questions unanswered, this is as far as I can go for today.
Yours truly will be going to bed soon.
Thanks everyone.
have a Nyanderful day!
EPT
