It was established in June 1993 with the publication of Hyōryū Densetsu Crystania volume one, and is a light novel imprint aimed at a male audience. The editors in charge of this imprint have a reputation for welcoming new authors, and hold a yearly contest, the Dengeki Novel Prize, to discover new talent. The eighth volume of Kino's Journey, originally published in October 2004, was Dengeki Bunko's 1,000th published novel.
In June 1993, Hyōryū Densetsu Crystania, a light novel imprint for male readers, was launched. The editors of this imprint are known for their support of new authors and host an annual contest called the Dengeki Novel Prize to find promising writers.  The eighth volume of Kino's Journey, originally published in October 2004, marked Dengeki Bunko's 1,000th novel publication.