When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace


When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace, simply known as InoBato, is a Japanese light novel series written by Kōta Nozomi with illustrations by 029. SB Creative has published it in thirteen volumes from 2012 to 2018 under their GA Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Kōsuke Kurose was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace from September 2013 to February 2015 and compiled in four volumes. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation by Trigger aired between October and December 2014.

Plot

The story focuses on Senkō High School's Literature Club, whose five members—Jurai, Tomoyo, Hatoko, Sayumi, and Chifuyu—have all somehow developed superpowers. Their superpowers have now become a part of their everyday lives as they battle against others wielding similar powers while struggling through growing up.

Characters

Literature Club members

;Jurai Andō
;Tomoyo Kanzaki
;Hatoko Kushikawa
;Sayumi Takanashi
;Chifuyu Himeki

Others

;Mirei Kudō
;Hajime Kiryū
;Hitomi Saito
;Lithia
;Shizumu Sagami
;Madoka Kuki
;Shiharu Satomi
;Maiya Takanashi

Media

Light novels

The first light novel volume was published on June 16, 2012, by SB Creative under their GA Bunko imprint. The series ended with the release of its 13th volume on January 13, 2018. Digital light novel publisher J-Novel Club is publishing the series in English.

Anime

A 12-episode anime television series adaptation by Trigger aired in Japan between October 6 and December 22, 2014, and was simulcast by Crunchyroll. It is directed by Masahiko Ōtsuka, who also handled series composition. Satoshi Yamaguchi designed the characters and Elements Garden composed the music. The opening theme is "OVERLAPPERS" by Qverktett:II whilst the ending theme is "You Gotta Love Me!" by Kato*Fuku. The series has been licensed by Sentai Filmworks in North America.