Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, Biogundam takes over the hosting duties while Justus takes some time off. The group discusses the recent licensing announcements from Seven Seas, Yen On, and J-Novel Club
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are saying goodbye to 2020 by talking about our favorite light novel reads from the previous year, as well as talking about some light novel series we’re looking forward to reading in 2021!
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we’re talking about some news that’s happened since our last episode. The 2021 edition of Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi (Kono Rano) was released. This yearly ranking of light novels is interesting for a number of reason! Also, we had J-Novel Club and Seven Seas announce some new series that they are bringing to English!
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles getting an anime: http://bit.ly/3aw5myK
Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi 2021
Bunkobon List: http://bit.ly/3fs1lvW
Tankobon List: http://bit.ly/3nSOoy5
Top 10 Characters/Illustrators: http://bit.ly/3m4b5if
J-Novel Club Licenses: http://bit.ly/34seFvV
Seven Seas Announces Airship Imprint: http://bit.ly/38hz5c7
Airship Licenses: http://bit.ly/3h0LIMT
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are talking about Tentai Book’s premier title, There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could be Popular, Right? We’ll be keeping our discussion to just the first volume. This is a School Slice of Life Romance Comedy title. There will be SPOILERS!
We’re also covering some new licensing announcements from Yen On, Seven Seas, and Sol Press.
Square Enix Launches New Light Novel Label
https://bit.ly/39goZKQ
Manga Planet Licenses Seven Yuri Super Light Novels
https://bit.ly/3fBHt9S
FAKKU Looking for Light Novel Translators
https://twitter.com/FAKKU/status/1318319458440540160
Seven Seas Licenses
https://bit.ly/3q34oiU
Yen Press Licenses
https://bit.ly/2V1wVXR
Sol Press Licenses
https://bit.ly/3nVfVil
TITLE: There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could be Popular, Right?
AKA: 友人キャラの俺がモテまくるわけないだろ? — “Yujinchara no Ore ga Motemakuru Wakenaidaro?”
AUTHOR: Sekaiichi – 世界一
ILLUSTRATOR: Tomari – トマリ
TRANSLATOR:” Alejandro de Vicente Suárez
PUBLISHER (English): Tentai Books
RELEASE DATE (English): May 29, 2020
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): https://amzn.to/3fkJJBE
PURCHASE (Google Play): https://bit.ly/3mj5l4X
PURCHASE (Bookwalker): https://bit.ly/35yQKw9
PUBLISHER (Japan): Overlap Bunko
RELEASE DATE (Japan): July 25, 2019
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 3
ANIME SERIES: None
SYNOPSIS:
“I just love you sooooooo much, Senpai!”
My name is Tomoki Yuuki, a second-year student in high school. I’d say I’m a fairly normal student, save for the fact that everyone avoids me like the plague because I apparently look like I’m out for blood. Ike Haruma is the only one that doesn’t steer clear of me. He’s your typical ‘perfect guy’ in every sense; the protagonist with no real flaws that you see in any given story.
Life at school was going on as usual… until one day Haruma’s super popular little sister confesses to me out of the blue?! Though she later clarifies that her feelings toward me are anything but romantic and that she has an ulterior motive, I end up accepting my new role as ‘fake boyfriend’ as a favor to Haruma.
Believe it or not, the moment I start going out with her, Haruma’s idol-tier childhood friend and my super hot teacher get involved with me too!
Wait a minute, this can’t be a dream rom-com scenario setting itself up for me, can it?! I mean, there’s no way a side character like me could be popular, right?
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are talking about the 13! light novel licenses that were announced in the past 2 weeks. There are new titles coming from Tentai Books, Cross Infinite World, Yen On, and J-Novel Club. Overall there is a decent variety with the usual Isekai and fantasy titles, but also some Yuri and Hard Sci-Fi! Hopefully there will be a title that you will be excited to read!
Yen Press Announces the Sword Art Online Platinum Collector’s Edition
Tentai Books License
Cross Infinite World Licenses
Yen On Licenses (including Haruhi Suzumiya news)
J-Novel Club Licenses
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode we’re talking about the first 4 volumes of Reki Kawahara’s light novel series, Accel World! These are the books that were covered by the anime. There are plenty of spoilers, so be prepared. And, because it’s Reki Kawahara, we also get off topic talking a bit about Sword Art Online Progressive and Sword Art Online Alicization. So, if you’re not up to date with the SAO books, or the anime, beware of spoilers for those as well!
Sword Art Online: Progressive Light Novels Get Anime
“Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear” light novel will be getting a 4-koma slice-of-life manga spin-off
https://pash-up.jp/content/00000639
The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent” light novel getting a spin-off manga
The Fallen Dog God -SLASHDØG-) light novel which shared the same universe with High School DxD series will be receving a manga adaptation.
Yen Press Announces the Digital Publication of The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya Simultaneous to the Japanese Release
Seven Seas Licenses A Tale of the Secret Saint
Cross Infinite World Licenses Reset! The Imprisoned Princess Dreams of Another Chance!
Yen Press Licenses Date-A-Live, Virgin Road Light Novels
English Title: Accel World
Japanese Title: アクセル·ワールド — “Accel World”
Author: Reki Kawahara — 川原礫
Illustrator: HiMA
Translator: Jocelyne Allen
Genre: Adventure, Sci-fi, Romance, Virtual Reality MMO
Original Run: February 2009 – ongoing
English Run: July 2014 – ongoing
Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko (ASCII Media Works)
English Publisher: Yen On (Yen Press)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/37w21M3
Book Depository: http://tidd.ly/2e6e7d42
RightStuf: https://bit.ly/3niCrCA
Synopsis: Even in the future, all the advances and innovation in the world can’t change the dynamics of the school playground. And for Haruyuki Arita, a fat kid in junior high, that means he’s destined to always be at the bottom of the food chain, prime pickings for the school bullies. But when he encounters the beautiful Kuroyukihime, an avatar in the virtual world where he relaxes, Haruyuki’s life is turned on its head as he dives into Brain Burst, a mysterious computer program, and the Accelerated World with her help. And it’s in the Accel World that Haruyuki casts off his depressing reality and takes hold of the chance to become a Burst Linker, a knight to protect his princess!
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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.
J-Novel Club Announces New Titles and Physical Releases
Seven Seas Licenses Two New Light Novel Titles
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?
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! On this episode we are discussing the recent light novel licenses that were announced on Twitter and during the Anime Expo Lite online event. In total, twenty-two light novel series/spin-offs/one-shots were announced! Prepare to hear the tortured cries of your wallet! The light novel announcements came from Cross Infinite World, Seven Seas, Yen On, and J-Novel Club.
For the complete list with synopsis of each series, check out these articles on EnglishLightNovels.com
New Cross Infinite World License Past Life Countess, Present Life Otome Game NPC?!
New Light Novel Licenses from Seven Seas
Yen Press Licenses Several Manga and Light Novel Spin-Offs
Yen Press Announces 6 New Light Novel Licenses
J-Novel Club Announces New Light Novel and Manga Licenses
Past Life Countess, Present Life Otome Game NPC?!
Muscles Are Better Than Magic!
Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells
Berserk of Gluttony
Ride Your Wave
A Certain Magical Index SS
Goblin Slayer Side Story II: Dai Katana
The World’s Finest Assassin, Reincarnated in a Different World as an Aristocrat
The Place Promised in Our Early Days
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
Unnamed Memory
King of the Labyrinth
Reign of the Seven Spellblades
The Bloodline
My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me!
WATARU!!! The Hot-Blooded Fighting Teen & His Epic Adventures in a Fantasy World After Stopping a Truck with His Bare Hands!!
A Lily Blooms in Another World
Mapping: The Trash-Tier Skill That Got Me Into a Top-Tier Party
The Sorcerer’s Receptionist
Black Summoner
Holmes of Kyoto
Slayers
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Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! On this episode we are discussing the series, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom. This series is being released in English by J-Novel Club. They initially released it as a digital-only series, but with its growing popularity and now an anime, it is getting a print release. A series featuring an adorably dense main character who discovers she has been reborn as the villainess character in her favorite otome game! We’re covering the first two volumes of the series which is the first arc and is the material the anime is covering.
Justus R. Stone
Terrence
Jean-Luc
Kyle
Mirage
My Anime List Manga store now carrying light novels from Yen On
Main story of Stike the Blood to end in Volume 22
Reincarnated as a Sword Gets a Spin-Off Manga
‘She professed herself pupil of the wise man.’ MMO Isekai Novels Get TV Anime
New J-Novel Club Light Novel Licenses
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: My Next Life as a Villainess All Routes Lead to Doom
Get it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/30Sy2eG
Get it from Book Depository: http://tidd.ly/2345f432
Get it from RightStuf: http://shrsl.com/11gf6-1eu6-hq2lo4_1-1
English Title: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
Japanese Title: 乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった… — “Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shite shimatta…” — “Bakarina”
Author: Satoru Yamaguchi — 山口 悟
Illustrator: Nami Hidaka — ひだかなみ
Translator: Shirley Yeung
Genre: Comedy, Video Game Isekai, Romance, Otome
Japanese Publisher: Ichijinsha Bunko Iris (Ichijinsha)
English Publisher: J-Novel Club
SYNOPSIS: After hitting her head particularly hard one day, Duke Claes’ daughter, Katarina, suddenly recalls all the memories of her past life: that of a teenage Japanese girl. Just before her untimely death, this girl recalls playing an otome game… that is exactly like the world she’s living in now! She is now Katarina Claes, the antagonist of the otome game, who nastily hounded the protagonist until the end. Knowing all the possible outcomes of the game, she realizes that every single possible route ends with Katarina being murdered or exiled! In order to avoid these Catastrophic Bad Ends, she has to use her knowledge of the game and her own wiles, starting with breaking off this engagement with the prince… Will Katarina survive while making her way through this world, where bad flags trip at every turn? Find out in this reverse-harem rom-com, led by everybody’s favorite villainess!
ANIME SERIES: Yes – Covered Volumes 1-2
MANGA: Yes. Licensed for English release by Seven Seas – https://amzn.to/2NZ1YQW
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time the Light Novel Podcast is chatting with special guest, Alejandro de Vicente, the owner of new light novel licenser, Tentai Books.
We discuss what brought him to light novels, the light novel scene in Spain (where he lives), the two titles he’s launching with (more details below!), and what the future might hold for his company.
If you’ve wanted to know a little more about what it takes to get started in licensing light novels for English release, this is the podcast to listen to!
TENTAI BOOKS WEBSITE
https://tentaibooks.com/en/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ekb8Cw
“I just love you sooooooo much, Senpai!”
My name is Tomoki Yuuki, a second-year high school student. I’d say I’m a fairly normal student, save for the fact that everyone avoids me like the plague because I apparently look like I’m out for blood. Ike Haruma is the only one who doesn’t steer clear of me. He’s your typical ‘perfect guy’ in every sense; the protagonist with no real flaws that you see in any given story.
Life at school was continuing on as usual… until one day, Haruma’s super popular little sister confesses to me out of the blue?! Though she later clarifies that her feelings toward me are anything but romantic and that she has an ulterior motive, I end up accepting my new role as ‘fake boyfriend’ as a favor to Haruma.
Believe it or not, the moment I start going out with her, Haruma’s idol-tier childhood friend and my super hot teacher get involved with me too!
Wait a minute. This can’t be a dream rom-com scenario setting itself up for me, can it?! I mean, there’s no way a side character like me could be popular, right?
Release Date TBA
Leave everything to the strongest cook of them all!
Backstabbed by those he considered friends, Dennis has been exiled from one of the strongest guilds around: The Silver Wings Battalion. He doesn’t think much of it, though, as he was dying to use his Level 99 cooking skills anyway. That’s why he decides to leave the city behind and open up a diner in the countryside.
While pursuing his dream, Dennis meets Atrielle, a girl exiled from her noble household and relegated to slavery until he saves her.
The pair open the diner together, and their first client is… an exiled knight from a different guild? How peculiar. But she is not the only customer; a cocky mage and a drastically overworked yet underpaid sage become regulars as well.
The knight brings trouble to the diner at times, but Dennis’s cooking skills and beloved butcher knives cut through trouble and hunger alike!
Thus begins the legend of Dennis and his diner, the talk of the town!
