Kuwabara Mizuna

***Kuwabara Mizuna*** (桑原 水菜 'くわばら みずな') is a light novelist famous for her BL series, *Mirage of Blaze*. She was born on the September 23 in Chiba Prefecture, but she lives in Tokyo. She graduated from Chuo University with a degree in History. She won the 1989 Cobalt Reader Award. She began writing in 1989 and has published over 150 titles; over 70 of those being from *Mirage of Blaze*'s universe alone.

## *Shin'ou no Kin'iki*

***Shin'ou no Kin'iki*** (神王の禁域 'しんおうのきんいき') is the first work Takashima collaborated with Kuwabara on.

### Plot Summary

This the book's summary on the back:

> "Your sacred fluid has a first-rate taste,"
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> Concealing his status as a slave, Shinha rises to the rank of King. As King, his first task is to proceed to the temple by himself... however the king's *true* duty is to maintain the Serpent God every night by gifting him his personal semen!
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> Shinha's piled up semen overflows in a ceremony for the hope of country's prosperity that is hidden from view, as each night Serpent God Naga's red tongue receives it, licking lewd caresses.
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> In the end, being penetrated and obscenely crying out... other people are not allowed to trespass the holy temple.
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> The long-awaited Kuwabara Mizuna Rich Smut Begins!
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### Characters

* Shinha, the Slave-Turned-King
* Naga, the Serpent God

### Publication History

*Shin'ou no Kin'iki* was published by Libre Publishing under their B-BOY *SLASH* NOVELS label on August 19, 2013. It is actually made up of two parts: the first is the main story as described above, and the second entitled *Shin'ou no Mutou* (神王の舞踏 lit. 'The God King's Dance').

The first part was previously released in Libre's *Novel b-boy* magazine September 2011 issue while the second part was written in their *Novel b-Boy* magazine July 2013 issue, right before the novel's release.

## *Mirage of Blaze: Showa Chapters*

> *Main Article: Mirage of Blaze: Showa Chapters*
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Takashima's second collaboration with Kuwabara was on the *Mirage of Blaze: Showa Chapters* (炎の蜃気楼 昭和編 'Honoo no Miraaju Shouwa Hen). Since *Mirage of Blaze* deals with reincarnation, Kuwabara has made many prequels and side stories dealing with events alluded to in the main story as their own, fully fleshed out stories. The *Showa Chapters* deal with the events that took place during the Showa Era (1926 to 1989).

## Trivia

* In addition to doing all the illustrations and covers for all 11 volumes in the *Showa Chapters*, Takashima also did a few magazine covers in which the story was featured.
* As shown in the gallery, Takashima's art was used for all *Showa Chapter* related promotions--the Stage Play DVDs, Ads, event notices, and of course, at Kuwabara's table for signing at Meet-and-Greets.
* There was a LOT of merchandise available from the Stage Play, but some of the coolest items included a Regalo Bar Coaster and Flute Wine Glass.

### Gallery

Volume 1: Nightingale BluesVolume 2: Swallowtail Butterfly BluesVolume 3: Lapis Lazuli Swallow BluesVolume 4: Hoarfrost City BluesVolume 5: Dream Magic Lantern BluesSide Volume: Demon Squad Boogie-WoogieVolume 6: Hoodlum Star BluesVolume 7: Bridge of Dear Wishes BluesVolume 8: Bright Red Hill BluesVolume 9: Nirvana Moon BluesVolume 10: Dying a Glorious Death BluesStage Play DVD 1Stage Play DVD 2Stage Play DVD 3Stage Play DVD 4Stage Play DVD 5Stage Play Behind-the-Scenes DVDKuwabara at an event held by Animate; as you can see, Takashima's art is used for all promotional material.2014 January Cobalt Cover2014 July Cobalt Cover2015 November Cobalt Cover
## References

1. ↑ http://mizuna.info/profile
2. ↑ http://mizuna.info/data/book
3. ↑ https://twitter.com/mizunakuwabara/status/1046134860987789312
4. ↑ https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/479971354X/ref=as\_li\_tf\_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=247&creative=1211&creativeASIN=479971354X&linkCode=as2&tag=mizunainfo-22
5. ↑ https://libre-inc.co.jp/catalog/detail.php?product\_id=12452
6. ↑ https://libre-inc.co.jp/catalog/detail.php?product\_id=12820
7. ↑ https://twitter.com/mizunakuwabara/status/1036147864097841152
8. ↑ http://blog.livedoor.jp/mirage\_stage2015/archives/1041563541.html