Of course, I checked everything as part of the usual production process, but the manga and anime staff are both full of veterans who are really good at what they do. S: For both the manga and the anime adaptations, I was quite hands-off and didn’t bother the staff much. When the original work is adapted into a manga or anime, how involved is the original creator with the production process? Do they tend to offer a lot of input or make requests? S: With the novels, I can only describe those expressions in words, and there are a lot of expressions you’re not able to fully achieve.īeing able to see those expressions brought to life in the anime was a new experience and quite a lot of fun. I’d say one of the most interesting aspects of the series is the depth and range of Elaina’s personality.įor example, in episode 7, in the span of a single conversation, she goes from looking bored to an expression of total shock. ![]() What do you think makes Wandering Witch uniquely interesting? What about the series makes it so appealing to fans? Wandering Witch has been quite well received both in Japan and overseas, judging by its high position in various anime rankings. S: Of course, I could have posted the story on a web novel site or tried submitting the manuscript to a publishing house.īut I wanted to have more concrete proof that I had written and published something, and if I published it as an eBook, my proof would be right there in the online shop.Īfter releasing my work, I could finally let go of my dream to become a writer. After, SB Creative published the official light novel. When the time came to publish my work, I opted to release it as a Kindle e-book edition. It’s basically a story full of things I wanted to write about. That story is what would become Wandering Witch. Since I had resigned myself to the idea that I’d never debut, I decided to wing it and just write a story about whatever I wanted. I thought I would never be able to debut as a pro. But just before I started writing Wandering Witch, I had pretty much given up on the idea. Shiraishi-sensei: Well, in the beginning, I was aiming to become a professional light novel writer. ![]() How did the story become a published light novel? To start off, I’d like to ask about the origin of Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina. Thanks to KADOKAWA, Shiraishi-sensei, and everyone that made this interview possible.Īlso, big thanks to Karl, a member of our team, for interviewing and translating it for us!Īnd here’s the interview! I hope you enjoy it: ![]() Shiraishi-sensei gave us a lot of interesting facts about Wandering Witch. I’m so excited to tell you that we interviewed Jougi Shiraishi, the mastermind behind Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina.
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