Lapis Re:LiGHTs Web Comic (Our Prelude)

Lapis Re:LiGHTs: Our Prelude originated as part of a multimedia project launched by KLab and Kadokawa, designed to bridge the gap between traditional light novel storytelling and idol-focused performance culture. Asano Hajime, known for his work on Mayo Chiki!, penned the narrative to establish the thematic foundation of the world, which revolves around the intersection of magic and musical performance. The project was conceived as an expansive intellectual property, utilizing the web comic format to reach a younger, digital-first audience while setting the stage for subsequent anime and mobile game adaptations.

The creative direction behind the project emphasizes a blend of high-fantasy aesthetics and the conventions of the idol genre, with the visual style intended to convey a sense of wonder and approachable charm. When released, the web comic served as a promotional vehicle to introduce the various idol units and their individual personalities to prospective fans. It was generally received as a lighthearted, visually cohesive entry point into a complex universe, praised for its clarity in establishing the 'lapis' magic system that defines the series' overarching lore.