Sola (manga) facts for kids
Sola is a Japanese animated series, also known as anime. It was first created by Naoki Hisaya, who was a main writer for the series Kanon, and Naru Nanao, who designed the original characters.
The story of Sola first appeared as a manga (a Japanese comic book series). It was published in the magazine Dengeki Daioh starting on December 21, 2006, by MediaWorks. The manga continued to be released with Chaki Abeno as the artist.
A drama CD (an audio story with voice actors) for Sola was released on December 31, 2006, at an event called Comiket 71. The anime TV show aired in Japan from April 7, 2007, to June 30, 2007. It had thirteen episodes, and two more episodes were released later only on DVD. There were also plans for another drama CD and a video game for the PlayStation 2 console.
The name Sola comes from the Italian and Spanish word solo, which means "alone." Interestingly, the title sounds just like the Japanese word Sora (空, which means "sky").
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What is Sola?
Sola is a Japanese media franchise that includes a manga, an anime TV show, and other related products. It tells a story that combines elements of romance and supernatural events. This means it has love stories mixed with mysterious or magical happenings.
How Sola Was Made
From Manga to Anime
The journey of Sola began as a manga series. Manga are very popular in Japan and are often adapted into anime shows. The manga was published in a magazine called Dengeki Daioh. This magazine is known for featuring Shōnen manga, which are comics aimed at a young male audience.
The Creative Team
The original idea for Sola came from Naoki Hisaya. He is well-known for his work on other popular visual novels and anime. The characters you see were designed by Naru Nanao, who helped bring the world of Sola to life. Later, Chaki Abeno became the artist for the manga version.
Sola's Release Dates
Manga Publication
The Sola manga first appeared in Dengeki Daioh magazine on December 21, 2006. It was published by MediaWorks, a Japanese company that creates books, magazines, and video games.
Anime Broadcast
The anime TV series started airing in Japan on April 7, 2007. It finished its first run on June 30, 2007. The show had 13 episodes that were shown on TV. Two extra episodes were made available later on DVD, giving fans more of the story.
Other Releases
Before the anime, a drama CD was released on December 31, 2006. These CDs let you listen to the story with voice actors and sound effects. There were also plans for a video game for the PlayStation 2 console, which would let players experience the world of Sola in an interactive way.
The Meaning Behind the Title
The title Sola has a special meaning. It comes from the Italian and Spanish word solo, which means "alone." This might give you a hint about some of the themes in the story, perhaps about characters feeling isolated or finding their way through challenges by themselves.
Interestingly, the word Sola sounds very similar to the Japanese word Sora (空), which means "sky." This connection to the sky might also be important to the story or its characters.
See also
In Spanish: Sola (manga) para niños
