"Seirei Chronicles" is a light novel that began serialization on "Shousetsu ni Narou" on February 12, 2014, with a book version published by HJ Bunko in October 2015. An anime adaptation began airing in July 2021. As of April 2021, it has become a popular work with a total circulation of over 1.3 million copies. The genre is reincarnation in another world, and for better or worse, it is a modern story. In this article, we would like to explain the removal of "Seirei Chronicles" from "Shousetsu ni Narou."
Sudden Removal of the Web Version
On October 20, 2020, a notice was posted on Yuri Kitayama's page on "Let's Become a Novelist." The sudden announcement likely came as a surprise to many. The details of the withdrawal would take too long to explain, but briefly, it was due to a violation of the "Let's Become a Novelist" terms of use.
About the "Let's Become a Novelist" Terms of Use
While this is a common terms of use, the issue in this case seems to be whether it falls under Article 14, Section 12 (A). Apparently, there were even reports to the "Let's Become a Novelist" site regarding whether the web version falls under the "continue reading in book form" clause.
Differences between the Web and Print Versions
The web version has been taken down, so it's not possible to confirm, but it appears that the characters' personalities and settings, as well as the development of relationships and routes, are different. Author Yuuri Kitayama apparently felt that this did not constitute a "book link" for the above reasons, but the "Let's Become a Novelist" site has officially responded that this constitutes a "continuation in the book" situation.
What kind of person is Author Yuuri Kitayama?
Although her detailed profile is scarce, she is a novelist from the Kanto region. Her hobbies seem to be walking and karaoke, and she also enjoys manga and anime. While "Spirit Chronicles," which we're introducing today, marks his debut, he has also written "The Fallen Hero of the Disqualified World" and "The World's Strongest with Charm Skills." In an interview shortly after his debut, he said, "My ambitions include media mixes, merchandise, and anime adaptations," so the anime adaptation is very welcome. He has shown a desire to continue writing other works, so we're looking forward to his future works.
"The Fallen Hero of the Disqualified World"
Shion, the former prince of a great magical kingdom, manifests the "Divine Eye" after meeting the angel Re=L. It is the ultimate appraisal skill that allows him to see through everything. This is the story of Shion, who manifests the "Divine Eye," and the angel Riel, who saves the world.
"Suddenly Becoming the Strongest in the World with the Charm Skill"
Hiiragi Taiyo is suddenly summoned to a parallel world filled with young ladies. The divine sword that summoned him possesses the "Charm Skill," which makes the ladies of the other world fall head over heels for him. This is a fantasy story set in another world where he joins forces with the young ladies to face the enemy.
[Spirit Chronicles] Author Yuri Kitayama's Explanation of the Web Version Removal
What did you think? When I heard that the web version was being removed, I wondered if they'd done something ridiculous, but it turns out it wasn't anything like that; it was just a misinterpretation of the terms of service. I think most services have "terms of service," but I wonder how many people actually read them from cover to cover. Some services make it so you can't proceed unless you scroll to the end, but I think most people just scroll quickly and click "I agree." It is important to carefully read the Terms of Use before using the service to protect yourself, so please be sure to read it carefully.
