On this episode of the Light Novel Podcast we’re discussing the light novel series, The Saga of Tanya the Evil. This one is released in English by Yen On and has had an anime adaptation and feature film adapted from the books. It’s an interesting tale of a sociopathic Japanese HR department head who, upon getting up close and personal with a subway train, meets god. Trouble is, god isn’t your usual happy or apologetic deity we see in other isekai stories. Nope. This god is pretty upset and decides to make an example of our MC by reincarnating him in a world bound for global conflict.

CAST

Justus R. Stone
Kyle C.
Flyz
Terrence
Jean-Luc

NEWS DISCUSSED

Wolf & Parchment: New Theory Spice & Wolf Light Novels Get Manga
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-04-15/wolf-and-parchment-new-theory-spice-and-wolf-light-novels-get-manga/.145729

1st New Twelve Kingdoms Novel Story in 6 Years Slated for 4 Volumes in October, November https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-12-12/1st-new-twelve-kingdoms-novel-story-in-6-years-slated-for-2019/.140692

The Unwanted Undead Adventurer manga has been licensed by J-Novel Club

The Faraway Paladin manga has been licensed by J-Novel Club

Hitoma Iruma’s Adachi to Shimamura Yuri Novels Get TV Anime
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-05-06/hitoma-iruma-adachi-to-shimamura-yuri-novels-get-tv-anime/.146465

JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World is getting a manga adaptation

Seven Seas has licensed SCP FOUNDATION: IRIS OF THE MIRROR WORLD by Akira and Sidu
https://sevenseasentertainment.com/2019/04/18/secure-contain-and-protect-with-seven-seas-release-of-scp-foundation-iris-of-the-mirror-world-light-novel/

J-NOVEL CLUB LICENSES
Middle-Aged Businessman Makes a Name for Himself in Another World Thanks to Goddess Power!

Record of Wortenia War!
https://amzn.to/2FpXejf

Side-by-Side Dreamers!
https://amzn.to/2XYYP6N

Seriously Seeking Sister! Ultimate Vampire Princess Just Wants Little Sister – Plenty of Service Will Be Provided
https://amzn.to/2Y3DhGd

Crest of the Stars/Banner of the Stars
https://amzn.to/2L7HepE

Cross Infinite World to Release Another World’s Zombie Apocalypse Is Not My Problem!
https://amzn.to/2WRlMHG

YEN ON LICENSES
https://www.theouterhaven.net/2019/05/yen-press-announces-new-manga-and-light-novels/
You Call That Service?

In The Eminence in Shadow

J-Novel Club is releasing the following titles in print…
Ascendance of a Bookworm
https://amzn.to/2Y5GV28

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride
https://amzn.to/2IUwybe

Full Metal Panic & Crest of the Stars will be released in print Omnibus format

MAIN DISCUSSION

TITLE: The Saga of Tanya the Evil
AKA: Youjo Senki, 幼女戦記, The Military Chronicles of a Little Girl
AUTHOR: Carlo Zen
ILLUSTRATOR: Shinobu Shinotsuki
PUBLISHER (English): Yen On
PURCHASE (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2FmhnGU

PUBLISHER (Japan): Enterbrain
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan): 11 (Ongoing)
ANIME SERIES: 12 episodes. Aired January-March, 2017. A Feature film was released early 2019