Episode 35 – Infinite Dendrogram Volumes 4-7

Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Several months ago, we asked you what series we should do a follow-up episode to. It’s taken us a while, but we’re here with the first one, Infinite Dendrogram! This J-Novel Club series is a really strong entry into the whole VRMMO Light Novel scene. We’re discussing volumes 4 to 7. Volumes 4 and 5 were part of the recent anime adaptation, whereas volumes 6 and 7 start taking us beyond that material and building more of the world as well as introducing us to some new characters.

NEWS

J-Novel Club Announces New Titles and Physical Releases

Seven Seas Licenses Two New Light Novel Titles

MAIN DISCUSSION

English Title: Infinite Dendrogram

Japanese Title: インフィニット·デンドログラム — “Infinite Dendrogram”

Author: Sakon Kaidou — 海道左近

Illustrator: Taiki — タイキ

Translator: Andrew Hodgson, Nick Nomura

Genre: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Virtual Reality, MMO Isekai

Original Run: October 2016 – ongoing

English Run: July 2017 – ongoing

Japanese Publisher: HJ Bunko (Hobby Japan)

English Publisher: J-Novel Club

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aIG3aq

Book Depository: http://tidd.ly/7f26e12c

RightStuf: https://bit.ly/359Y5lG

Synopsis: In the year 2043, Infinite Dendrogram, the world’s first successful full-dive VRMMO was released. In addition to its ability to perfectly simulate the five senses, along with its many other amazing features, the game promised to offer players a world full of infinite possibilities. Nearly two years later, soon-to-be college freshman, Reiji Mukudori, is finally able to buy a copy of the game and start playing. With some help from his experienced older brother, Shu, and his partner Embryo, Reiji embarks on an adventure into the world of Infinite Dendrogram. Just what will he discover and encounter in this game world known for its incredible realism and infinite possibilities?