KADOKAWA Corporation Former Dempagumi.inc member Eimi Naruse takes on her first light novel writing challenge! A new series that follows her writing process is now available in the web magazine “Mekuri Mekuru”!

[KADOKAWA Corporation] Former Dempagumi.inc member Eimi Naruse takes on light novel writing for the first time! A new series featuring her writing process is now available in the web magazine “Mekurimekuru”! ​
KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. Press release: August 29, 2025 To Members of the Press Former Dempagumi.inc member Eimi Naruse is trying her hand at writing a light novel for the first time! A new series featuring her writing process is now available in the web magazine “Mekuri Mekuru”!
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Former member of Dempagumi.inc and high-energy A-pop girl, Eimi Naruse, has decided to attempt her first light novel under the name “Maximum Eitaso”! The online magazine “Mekuri Mekuru” is currently publishing a blog-style essay series, “Former Dempagumi.inc’s Naruse Emi’s ‘Aim to Be a Light Novel Writer’ Diary!!!☆,” which follows Naruse’s journey from the launch of this project to the actual completion of the light novel, revealing her true challenges. Although Naruse says she “loves light novels,” this is her first time trying her hand at actually creating one. Please enjoy watching her hard work alongside her editor! Read the first installment of this series here! ：https://mequrimequru.jp/kp/regulars/details/challenge_novel/01/1/ ◆Maximum★Eitaso Eimi Naruse
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17578/7006-17578-171ae768667bc2a3466e70833235f422-1584×2248.jpg She graduated from “Dempagumi.inc” in 2021 and is currently active as a solo artist! She appears as a regular MC on numerous TV and streaming programs, and released the CD “Aisai Festival” in March 2025. While actively appearing at numerous idol events and music festivals, she recently began DJing under the name DJ Maximum★Eitaso (Emi Naruse). And finally, he’s working hard on his writing career, aiming to make his debut as a light novel author!! His catchphrase is “Ba-bu-un!” His special skill is “Ei★Rap!”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17578/7006-17578-d5de10a55ed4c83bb53af2ec0604ddbf-1904×252.png ・What is “Mekuri Mekuri”? This is an online magazine that introduces the appeal of entertainment novels, KADOKAWA’s specialty, such as light novels, modern fiction, and character fiction. In addition to introducing novels, we deliver a variety of articles as a
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