How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom English Title: How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Japanese Title: 現実主義勇者の王国再建記 — Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki Author: Dojyomaru Illustrator:...
View ArticleReview: A Solution for Jealousy
(art from music video) 告白予行練習ヤキモチの答え — Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu: Yakimochi no Kotae — “Confession Rehearsal: A Solution to Jealousy” Author: Touko Fujitani — Artist: Yamako The novel: Amazon.jp — Books...
View ArticleMikagura School Suite Licensed by One Peace Books
(pictured: Mikagura School Suite) One Peace Books will release the first volume of the light novel series Mikagura School Suite in English on August 29th. The first book is titled “Stride after...
View ArticleJ-Novel Club: Bluesteel Blasphemer
(pictured: Bluesteel Blasphemer) J-Novel Club has added a new light novel series to its lineup: Bluesteel Blasphemer, by Ichirou Sakaki (with art by Tera Akai). The author is known for series such as...
View ArticleIn Another World With My Smartphone
In Another World with My Smartphone English Title: In Another World with My Smartphone Japanese Title: 異世界はスマートフォンとともに。 — Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni — “Isekai Smartphone” Author: Patora Fuyuhara...
View ArticleNew Yen On Titles: Evil Tanya, Slime, Spider
(pictured: The Saga of Evil Tanya) At Sakura Con, Yen Press announced three new light novel licenses: The Saga of Evil Tanya — by Carlo Zen (art by Shinobu Shinotsuki) Regarding Reincarnating as a...
View ArticleReview: The Faraway Paladin (Vol 1)
art by Kususaga Rin For general information on this series: The Faraway Paladin entry This review is for the first volume of The Faraway Paladin by Kanata Yanagino. The English edition was released...
View ArticleRokka: Braves of the Six Flowers
Rokka – Braves of the Six Flowers English Title: Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers Japanese Title: 六花の勇者 — Rokka no Yuusha — “Heroes of the Six Flowers” Author: Ishio Yamagata Illustrator: Miyagi...
View ArticleOpen Forum: Rokka – Braves of the Six Flowers (Vol 1)
Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers Welcome to the open forum for volume 1 of Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers! For all who wish to participate, it’s time to pick up a copy of this book. What is Rokka:...
View ArticleNew LN Licenses: Monster Girl Doctor (Seven Seas), Combat Baker and Automaton...
(pictured: The Combat Baker and His Automaton Waitress) Two more light novel licenses have been announced the last couple days… Monster Girl Doctor First up is Monster Girl Doctor by Oriko Yoshino...
View ArticleAfter the Anime: What LN Volume to Read First?
(pictured: Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) Many people are first exposed to the stories of light novels through their anime adaptations. A question I commonly find asked on the...
View ArticleJ-Novel Club: If It’s For My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord
(pictured: If It’s For My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord) J-Novel Club has added a new light novel series to its lineup: If It’s For My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord, by Chirolu (with...
View ArticleCross Infinite World Licenses Akaoni, Secretary of a Hero
(pictured: I Became the Secretary of a Hero!) Cross Infinite World has announced two new light novel licenses: Akaoni: Contract with a Vampire — by Hiroro (with artwork by Mokoppe) I Became the...
View ArticleLight Novel Notes: Third Anniversary Edition
(pictured: Your Lie in April) Happy third birthday to this site! It was May 5th of 2014 when I published the first posts for englishlightnovels.com, which were five light novel entries and a news post...
View ArticleJ-Novel Club: Invaders of the Rokujouma!?
(pictured: Invaders of the Rokujouma!?) J-Novel Club has added a new light novel series to its lineup: Invaders of the Rokujouma!?, by Takehaya (with art by Poco). So far there are 25 volumes in Japan...
View ArticleArifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest English Title: Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest Japanese Title: ありふれた職業で世界最強 — Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou Author: Ryo...
View ArticleGuest Review: Strawberry Panic! (Vol 1-3)
(artwork by Takuminamuchi) ~A guest review by Frog-kun~ This is a review for the Strawberry Panic! light novel series, written by Sakurako Kimino. The series consists of three volumes, which were first...
View ArticleJ-Novel Club: Demon King Daimaou and Infinite Dendrogram
(pictured: Infinite Dendrogram) J-Novel Club has added two new light novel series to its lineup: Demon King Daimaou — by Shoutarou Mizuki (with art by Souichi Itou) Infinite Dendrogram — by Sakon...
View ArticleInvaders of the Rokujouma!?
Invaders of the Rokujouma!? English Title: Invaders of the Rokujouma!? Japanese Title: 六畳間の侵略者!? — Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!? — “Invaders of the Six Tatami-Mat Room” Author: Takehaya Illustrator: Poco...
View ArticleReview: Kagerou Daze (Vol 3)
(art by Sidu) For general information on this series: Kagerou Daze entry This review is for the third volume of Kagerou Daze by Jin (Shizen no Teki-P), featuring art by Sidu. The English edition was...
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