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Bakemonogatari Licensed by Vertical
(pictured: Bakemonogatari) Good news for those who have enjoyed the recent release of Kizumonogatari: Vertical has announced the license of Bakemonogatari, which will be released in three volumes. The...
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Review: Kizumonogatari – Wound Tale
(art by Kurousagi) For general information on this novel: Monogatari entry This review is for Kizumonogatari by Nisio Isin. This was the third volume of the Monogatari series in Japan, but was the...
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Guest Review: Spice and Wolf (Vol 16)
(art by Juu Ayakura) For general information on this series: Spice and Wolf entry ~A guest review by Gee~ This is a review for Spice and Wolf 16, Isuna Hasekura’s penultimate book in the series, with...
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The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast English Title: The Boy and the Beast Japanese Title: バケモノの子 — Bakemono no Ko — Child of the Monster Author: Mamoru Hosoda Illustrator: Takaaki Yamashita, Geko Hirasawa Translator:...
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Four New Light Novels Released (February 2016)
(pictured: The Boy and the Beast) Four new light novels were released this February: Naruto: Shikamaru’s Story (paperback, ebook) Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Book Depository Rising of the Shield Hero...
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The Great Light Novel Experience (OASG Article)
(pictured: The Empty Box and the Zeroth Maria) I contributed to a post on light novels at the OASG! In this article, Justin asks me and four other bloggers about the light novel market, our favorite...
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Legend of Galactic Heroes English Title: Legend of the Galactic Heroes Japanese Title: 銀河英雄伝説 — Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Author: Yoshiki Tanaka Illustrator: Naoyuki Kato (vol 1–5), Yukihisa Kamoshita (vol...
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Galactic Heroes 1, Vampire Hunter D 23 Released
(pictured: Legend of Galactic Heroes) Just a quick news update to announce two new novels are now available in English: Legend of the Galactic Heroes volume 1 (paperback, ebook, audiobook) Amazon —...
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Light Novel Notes (March 2016)
(pictured: Bad End Night) It’s about time I put together another one of these posts! Let’s start by looking over what light novels we’ve got now. Recent Releases In January, we had five new releases!...
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An Introduction to Japan’s Light Novel Publishers
(pictured: Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu) Have you ever wondered where all the light novels you’ve been reading come from? And you wanted an answer more specific than just Japan? Kuuderes Shadow has put...
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Four More Light Novels Released (March 2016)
(pictured: No Game No Life) Four light novels were released today on March 22nd: Log Horizon volume 4 (paperback) Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Book Depository Accel World volume 6 (paperback) Amazon —...
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Review: Tsukumodo Antique Shop (Vol 2)
(art by Takeshima Satoshi) 付喪堂骨董店―”不思議”取り扱います” — “Tsukumodou Kottouten – ‘Fushigi’ Toriatsukaimasu” — Tsukumodo Antique Shop: We Handle “Mysteriosities” The novel: Amazon.jp — Books Kinokuniya —...
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Review: When Hikaru Was On the Earth… (Vol 2)
(art by Miho Takeoka) ヒカルが地球にいたころ…… — Hikaru ga Chikyuu ni Itakoro…… — “When Hikaru Was On the Earth……” The novel: Amazon.jp — Books Kinokuniya — YesAsia The fan translation (by Teh_Ping): Baka Tsuki...
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Spring 2016 Anime Based on Light Novels
(pictured: Hundred) Here are the anime based on light novels that will be airing in Japan this season (with links to their English simulcasts — I will update as more are potentially announced). What...
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Review: Confession Rehearsal
(art from music video) 告白予行練習シリーズ — Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu — “Confession Rehearsal” Author: Touko Fujitani — Artist: Yamako The novel: Amazon.jp — Books Kinokuniya — YesAsia The fan translation (by...
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Tokyo Ghoul, Naruto Novels Licensed by Viz Media
(pictured: Tokyo Ghoul) Viz Media has recently announced they will be releasing English translations of the following six light novels: Tokyo Ghoul: Days, Tokyo Ghoul: Void, and Tokyo Ghoul: Past...
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The Irregular at Magic High School
The Irregular at Magic High School English Title: The Irregular at Magic High School Japanese Title: 魔法科高校の劣等生 — Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei — “The Poor Performing Student of a Magic High School”...
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Six Light Novels Released (April 2016)
(pictured: Spice and Wolf) Six light novels were released on April 19th: The Irregular at Magic High School volume 1 (paperback) Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Book Depository Black Bullet volume 3...
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Submit Suggestions for LN Summer Reading Program 2016
(pictured: Baccano!) Last year I ran a light novel “summer reading program,” and would like to give that another go this year. For each summer month (June, July, and August), there will be two light...
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Review: Kino no Tabi (Vol 3)
(art by Kouhaku Kuroboshi) For general information on this series: Kino’s Journey entry キノの旅 -the Beautiful World- — “Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World” — Kino’s Journey Author: Keiichi Sigsawa —...
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