It was established in June 1993 with the publication of Hyōryū Densetsu Crystania volume one,[1] 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.

[2] As of September 2010, Dengeki Bunko has published over 2,000 light novels; the 2,000th novel was volume one of Yuyuko Takemiya's Golden Time.

[3] Several publications from Dengeki Bunko were later adapted into anime series, including Kino's Journey, Shakugan no Shana, A Certain Magical Index and Sword Art Online among others.

In April 2013, the imprint celebrated their 20th anniversary with an exhibition.