Kuromukuro: A Ghost at a Speed of 290,000 km per second

***Kuromukuro: A Ghost at a Speed of 290,000 km per second*** is a light novel eBook published by newly formed P.A.BOOKS and released in June 2018.

Sequential story distribution is scheduled to start from June 1, 2018 with up to seven stories published around 1st and 15th of every month.

## Intro

Is Yukina going to space, will she meet Kennosuke?
The SF novel based on the story of the original TV animation *Kuromukuro* broadcast in 2016.

Samurai from the Sengoku era
Kennosuke Tokisada Ouma who fought fiercely with aggressor Efi Dorg from space, disappeared beyond the wormhole after the decisive battle. Yukina Shirahane and Sophie board the ship *Kurobe* and aim at the Sagittarius X1 system where Kennosuke should have gone. On that long journey, what do Yukina and Sophie encounter in the Sagittarius 26 system?

*Kuromukuro* is P.A. Works' 15th anniversary work and the company's first robot animation. The light novel is a sequel to this monumentally popular work and written by Ryo Higaki who worked on the series composition of the main animated TV series!

## Details

* Concept: Snow Grouse
* Work: Ryo Higaki (檜垣亮)
* Cover: (Original) Yuriko Ishii (石井百合子)
	+ Color design / coloring: Mizuta Nobuko (水田信子))
	+ Special effects: Chie Kato (加藤千恵) / T2studio
* Illustration: Yuriko Ishii

## Volumes

*Release dates based on Apple Books (jp)*
* Episode 1: Released 30-May-2018
The spacecraft *Kurobe* is continuing a long journey at sublight speed toward the Sagittarius χ1 system 250 light years ahead. On the journey, Kurobe catches a signal from the 26 Sagittarius system. It was something that Yukina and her crew disturbed--!?
**Apology and correction (11-Jun-2018)**
There was an error in the first episode of "The Ghost of Kuromukuro 290,000 km/s" published on June 1, 2018.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused to those concerned and readers, and we will correct it. Also, after the second episode, it will be issued with the correct notation.
* Episode 2: Released 15-Jun-2018
A spaceship *Kurobe* who carefully travels into the 26 Sagittarius system. The existence of something is confirmed in the orbit of the second planet of the star system, which is analyzed from various angles. Will the battle finally begin?!? Yukina, Sophie, and their friends at the edge of space.
* Episode 3: Released 29-Jun-2018
The Sagittarians, who call themselves Flavto, contact the spaceship *Kurobe* as an intelligent lifeform of the 26 star system. *Kurobe* tried to communicate with Flavto, but they thought they were Efi Dorg which was shocking news... Yukina's space odyssey finally reaches its climax!!
* Episode 4: Released 30-Jul-2018
Yukina, who exits the ship in the grongol *Manata*, appears to be a terrifying warrior. Increasing fear. Gathering hate. Provoking a fight. *Kurobe*'s captain, Kamizumi, decides to attack Koutou first.
* Episode 5: Released 17-Aug-2018
The Allied Forces of *Kurobe* and Flavto continued to battle for the time being, while causing enormous damage. Although the warriors enjoyed a momentary relief, Yukina was shocked to hear that Kennosuke was captured. And then there was an incident in the Flavto Space Forces.
* Episode 6: Released 13-Sep-2018
The spaceship *Kurobe* that allows the thieves of Efi Dorg to infiltrate. However, most of the crew members of *Kurobe*, who had landed on the shore of the planet, were still unable to return to the ship. Will Sophie be in time, or will Yukina be able to return to *Kurobe*?
* Volume 7: Released 26-Oct-2018
Efi Dorg correction fleet rushes in with overwhelming force. *Kurobe* spaceship uses a single ship to escape from the enemy who has set up a merciless siege. And at the end of the desperate withdrawal, one truth is revealed — the final story of *Kuromukuro: A Ghost at a Speed of 290,000 km/sec*.

## References

1. ↑ http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2018/04/20-1/paworks-to-launch-its-own-e-book-label-pabooks-next-month
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 *P.A.BOOKS* - Official *Kuromukuro* light novel page (in Japanese)
3. ↑ Official *Kuromukuro* light novel page

## See also

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## External links

* *P.A.BOOKS* - Official *Kuromukuro* light novel page (in Japanese)

Amazon (jp)
* *Amazon.co.jp* - クロムクロ 秒速29万Kmの亡霊 第7話 (P.A.BOOKS) Kindle版 by 檜垣亮 (著), 石井百合子 (イラスト) for ¥ 378

News
* *Crunchyroll News* - P.A.WORKS to Launch Its Own E-Book Label "P.A.BOOKS" Next Month by Mikikazu Komatsu April 20, 2018 8:55pm PDT