Space opera with mecha. In Japanese, and a bit above my reading level; time to pass
it on.

Thanks so much for the book, and the lovely dinner - it was great to get to see you all! [I'd become interested in this series after reading about it on TV Tropes, and while I can't read the Japanese, I hope to enjoy the artwork!]

Later: Lots of fun to look through, especially the color section up front with the list of characters (and it's quite a list!). I found an English translation on line so I could match the text to the illustrations (you can see it here at mangareader.net; chapters 1-3 there, through page 57 of chapter three, match this book, give or take some of the bonus material).

The story itself mixes political scheming, an immortal (and androgynous) god-king and his fated beloved, a complex universe - oh, and giant mecha! And there's a lot of fun with people running around in disguise, with suitably dramatic reveals at appropriate moments. I found some very funny bits, and some ominous situations, but while I'm glad I got to explore this series, I don't know that I'll follow it any further - my head started spinning at the realization that the already-huge cast was going to get much larger as the story skipped around in time, and it sounds more than a bit angsty as well. Still, very intriguing series!

I plan to leave this book in the bookshelves inside the hostel at around noon or so; hope the finder enjoys it!

To be released for Asian-themed bookcrossing bookbox!

ファイブスター物語
by 永野 護

Taken from AlterEgoZoe's Asian/Far East Bookbox with thanks.

I definitely can't read this...but it's interesting to look through: I'll see if I can find a Japanese reader for it!

Headed off as a very late birthday RABCK to someone who can actually read it! Hopefully this is something you will like... :)

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I got this book by RABCK. Thank you hyphen8 :-)

半年ほど遅れたけどRABCK誕生日プレゼントとして届きました。栞やステッカーもたくさん頂きました。
本当に有難うございました。