Nisio Isin (西尾維新 Nishio Ishin), frequently written as NisiOisiN to emphasize that his pen name is a palindrome, is a Japanese novelist and manga writer. He attended and left Ritsumeikan University without graduating. In 2002, he debuted with the novel Kubikiri Cycle, which earned him the 23rd Mephisto Award at twenty years of age.
He currently works with Kodansha on Pandora, the Kodansha Box magazine, and Faust, a literary magazine containing the works of other young authors who similarly take influence from light novels and otaku culture. He was also publishing a twelve volume series over twelve months for the Kodansha Box line; Ryusui Seiryoin was matching this output, and the Kodansha Box website stated that this is the first time in the world two authors have done twelve volume monthly novel series simultaneously from the same publisher.
In February, 2008, his novel Death Note Another Note: The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases was released in English by Viz Media. Del Rey Manga has already released the first volume in his Zaregoto series. His Bakemonogatari, Nisemonogatari and Katanagatari novels have been adapted into anime series. Nekomonogatari (Kuro) has been adapted into an anime TV movie, and Kizumonogatari will be release in theaters this year. Monogatari Series: Second Season, adapted from 6 books in Monogatari Series will air in July 2013. Another of his works, Medaka Box (manga), has been adapted into a two-season anime series.
7/10 The standout story is definitely Sodachi Fiasco, as getting to see a story from her point of view is endlessly entertaining due to her pessimistic and bitter look at life. The other story yet to be adapted is Suruga Bonehead which was a decent mystery involving Kanbaru and Ougi, who always makes any story better just by being present. Kanbaru speaking to her mother and her final declaration at the end are the standout moments while the mystery was hard to follow along due to kanji/katakana shenanigans that are hard to translate.
This was definitely a harder book than other books outside of Nisioisin's books. I started highlighting words i didn't know so I could go back with look ups later without disrupting the flow of reading.
It was a very fun read with each story inside getting easier than the last. I hope that trend continues by the time i end the series.