The Fun Way To Write a Light Novel
2010-12-04 · 80 min · Not rated
Raito Noberu no Tanoshii Kakikata (The Fun Way To Write a Light Novel) is a Japanese film based on the Toru Honda novel of the same name. It tells the story of student Yakumo Atae, who discovers that his classmate Tsurugi Yabusame is writer. After publishing her first light novel, Tsurugi is experiencing writer's block and Yakumo is enlisted to help get her writing again.
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- Ken'ichi Ōmori
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Arisa NotoKokona Atae
Reiko Igarashi
Mariko KoudaMarumi Atae
Hiroki SuzukiKiyomaro Ishikiri
Ayana TaketatsuYuuna IchigoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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