The Science Notes by Delta and Gamma
| The Science Notes by Delta and Gamma | |
 First light novel volume cover | |
| デルタとガンマの理学部ノート (Deruta to Ganma no Rigakubu Nōto) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mystery |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Takuma Sakai |
| Illustrated by | Asagi Tōsaka |
| Published by | ASCII Media Works |
| Imprint | Dengeki Bunko |
| Original run | November 8, 2024 – present |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Takuma Sakai |
| Illustrated by | Lap Tsutsumi |
| Published by | ASCII Media Works |
| Imprint | Dengeki Comics NEXT |
| Magazine | Comic Dengeki Daioh "g" |
| Original run | April 27, 2026 – present |
| Anime | |
The Science Notes by Delta and Gamma (デルタとガンマの理学部ノート, Deruta to Ganma no Rigakubu Nōto) is a Japanese light novel series written by Takuma Sakai and illustrated by Asagi Tōsaka. It began publication under ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko imprint in November 2024, with three volumes released as of January 2026. A manga adaptation illustrated by Lap Tsutsumi began serialization in ASCII Media Works' Comic Dengeki Daioh "g" magazine in April 2026. An anime adaptation has been announced.
Plot
[edit]The series follows Sho Izuta, a first-year student at Tsuna Nagai High School, a school noted for its focus on the sciences. He is also aiming to revitalize the school's Biology Club. He becomes involved with his classmate Rio Iwama after the two decide to investigate a mystery regarding a popular legend at school. According to legend, students who witness two cherry blossom trees near the school form a heart shape will become a couple. However, after reports spread that no one had seen the heart shape in recent times, the pair decide to investigate further. The two, along with the other members of the Biology Club, also become interested in the school's mysteries, aiming to solve them through the use of scientific methods.
Characters
[edit]- Sho Izuta (出田 樟, Izuta Sho)
- A first-year high school student who is interested in biology and plants. He has an introverted personality, but this begins to change after befriending Rio Iwama. He is nicknamed "Delta". He has been friends with Ryuichi since elementary school.
- Rio Iwama (岩間 理桜, Iwama Rio)
- A fellow member of the Biology Club. She is a popular and intelligent student who is interested in mysteries. She loves science to the point that she likes to use it in solving mysteries.
- Ryuichi Mizusaki (水崎 隆一, Mizusaki Ryūichi)
- Sho's childhood friend and a fellow member of the Biology Club. He is interested in chemistry. He and Sho were both members of the Chemistry Club when they were in junior high school.
- Rei Kannabi (甘南備 麗, Kannabi Rei)
- A student with a boyish appearance and a cool personality. She is interested in Japanese.
- Aya Mikage (御影 綾, Mikage Aya)
- A student skilled in mathematics, who has a calm personality.
Media
[edit]Light novel
[edit]The series is written by Takuma Sakai and illustrated by Asagi Tōsaka, both of whom had previously worked together on the light novel series Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig.[1] It is published by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. The first volume was released on November 8, 2024;[2] three volumes have been released as of January 9, 2026.[3]
| No. | Title | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yotte, Hatsukoi wa Shōmei Sareta. (よって、初恋は証明された。; Therefore, My First Love Was Proven.) | November 8, 2024[2] | 978-4-04-915646-1 |
| 2 | Kono Seishun ni, Bekkai wa nai. (この青春に、別解はない。; There is No Alternative Solution to this Youth) | July 10, 2025[4] | 978-4-04-916228-8 |
| 3 | Totte Oki no Ronri o, Kimi to. (とっておきの論理を、君と。; A Special Logic with You) | January 9, 2026[3] | 978-4-04-916716-0 |
| 4 | Natsuzora ni, Michi o Sagashite. (夏空に、未知をさがして。; Searching for the Unknown in the Summer Sky) | October 9, 2026[5] | 978-4-04-952183-2 |
Manga
[edit]A manga adaptation illustrated by Lap Tsutsumi began serialization in ASCII Media Works' Comic Dengeki Daioh "g" magazine on April 27, 2026.[6]
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 27, 2026[7] | 978-4-04-952481-9 |
Anime
[edit]An anime adaptation was announced during the "Dengeki Bunko Fall Festival Online 2026" livestream event on October 3, 2026.[8]
Reception
[edit]The series was included in the 2026 edition of Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!, ranking sixth in the overall paperback category and third in the new release paperback category.[9][10]
See also
[edit]- Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig, another light novel series with the same author and illustrator
References
[edit]- ↑ 『豚レバ』コンビが手掛ける新感覚青春ミステリ！ 「科学」が日常の謎を鮮やかに解きほぐす. Da Vinci News (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- 1 2 よって、初恋は証明された。 -デルタとガンマの理学部ノート1-. Dengeki Bunko official website. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- 1 2 とっておきの論理を、君と。 -デルタとガンマの理学部ノート3-. Dengeki Bunko official website (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ この青春に、別解はない。 -デルタとガンマの理学部ノート2-. Dengeki Bunko official website (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ 夏空に、未知をさがして。 -デルタとガンマの理学部ノート４- (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ 『よって、初恋は証明された。 -デルタとガンマの理学部ノート-』のコミカライズ連載が電撃だいおうじVol.152より開始. LN-News.com. May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ よって、初恋は証明された。-デルタとガンマの理学部ノート-1. ASCII Media Works. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ Tai, Anita (October 3, 2026). "The Science Notes by Delta and Gamma Light Novels Get Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (November 27, 2025). "Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! Book Reveals 2026 Series Rankings". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ このライトノベルがすごい！2026：『転生程度で胸の穴は埋まらない』新作文庫部門2位&『デルタとガンマの理学部ノート』新作文庫部門3位など電撃文庫が上位を席巻. LN-News.com (in Japanese). November 25, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Light novel official website (in Japanese)
- Manga official website at KadoComi (in Japanese)
- The Science Notes by Delta and Gamma (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia