English Title: The Eminence in Shadow Japanese Title: 陰の実力者になりたくて！ — “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” Author: Daisuke Aizawa – 逢沢大介 Illustrator: Touzai – 東西 Translator: TBA Genre: Isekai, Comedy, Action Original Run: November 2018 – ongoing English Run: June 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Enterbrain English Publisher: Yen On (Yen Press) Volumes in Japanese: 3… Read More The Eminence in Shadow
English Title: Penguindrum Japanese Title: 輪るピングドラム — “Mawaru PENGUINDRUM” Author: Kunihiko Ikuhara, Kei Takahashi — 幾原邦彦, 高橋慶 Illustrator: Lily Hoshino — 星野リリイ Translator: TBA Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Supernatural Original Run: July 2011 – February 2012 English Run: May 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Gentosha Comics English Publisher: Seven Seas Volumes in Japanese: 3 (Complete) Volumes… Read More Penguindrum
English Title: May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace — *Note* was originally advertised as The Penetrated Battlefield Should Disappear There Japanese Title: 撃ち抜かれた戦場は、そこで消えていろ — “Uchinukareta Senjou wa, Soko de Kieteiro” Author: Kei Uekawa — “上川 景 Illustrator: TEDDY Translator: TBA Genre: War, Fantasy Original Run: January 2019 – ongoing English Run: May 2020 –… Read More May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace
English Title: I Had That Same Dream Again Japanese Title: また、同じ夢を見ていた — “Mata, Onaji Yume wo Mite ita” Author: Yoru Sumino — 住野よる Illustrator: N/A Translator: TBA Genre: Drama, Slice of Life Original Run: February 2016 (Novel, One-Shot) English Run: May 2020 Japanese Publisher: Futabasha (later re-released by Futaba Bunko) English Publisher: Seven Seas Volumes… Read More I Had That Same Dream Again
English Title: The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody Japanese Title: 史上最強の大魔王、村人Aに転生する — “Shijou Saikyou no Daimaou, Murabito A ni Tensei Suru” Author: Myojin Katou – 下等 妙人 Illustrator: Sao Mizuno – 水野早桜 Translator: Jessica Lange Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Harem Original Run: May 2018 – ongoing English Run: November 2019 – ongoing… Read More The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody
English Title: High School Prodigies Have it Easy Even in Another World Japanese Title: 超人高校生たちは異世界でも余裕で生き抜くようです! — “Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!” Author: Riku Misora — 海空 りく Illustrator: Sacraneco — さくらねこ Translator: Caleb D. Cook Genre: Isekai, Adventure Original Run: October 2015 – February 2020 English Run: May 2020 –… Read More High School Prodigies Have it Easy Even in Another World
English Title: The Extraordinary, the Ordinary, and SOAP! Japanese Title: 非凡・平凡・シャボン！ — “Hibon, Heibon, Shabon!” Author: Nao Wakasa — 若桜なお Illustrator: ICA Translator: C. Steussy Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy Original Run: September 2016 – December 2017 English Run: February 2020 (on J-Novel site. Ebook will release later) – ongoing Japanese Publisher: ArianRose (Frontier Works) English… Read More The Extraordinary, the Ordinary, and SOAP!
English Title: The Invincible Shovel Japanese Title: スコップ無双 「スコップ波動砲!」( `・ω・´)♂〓〓〓〓★(゜Д ゜ ;;;).:∴ドゴォォ — “Scoop Musou: “Scoop Hadouhou!” (｀・ω・´)♂〓〓〓〓★(゜Д゜ ;;) .:∴ドゴォォ” Author: Tsuchise Yasohachi — つちせ八十八 Illustrator: Yuuki Hagure — 憂姫はぐれ Translator: TBA Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Ecchi Original Run: January 2019 – ongoing English Run: March 2020 (eBook) – ongoing Japanese Publisher: MF Bunko J… Read More The Invincible Shovel
English Title: Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Japanese Title: 青春ブタ野郎シリーズ — “Seishun Buta Yarou Series” Author: Hajime Kamoshida — 鴨志田 一 Illustrator: Keeji Mizoguchi — 溝口ケージ Translator: TBA Genre: Comedy, Romance, School Life Original Run: April 2014 – ongoing English Run: April 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko English Publisher: Yen… Read More Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
English Title: Interspecies Reviewers: Ecstasy Days Japanese Title: 異種族レビュアーズ えくすたしー・でいず — “Ishuzoku Reviewers: Ecstasy Days” Author: Tetsu Habara — 葉原鉄 — Based on the original work by Amahara Illustrator: W18 — Based on original designs by Masha Translator: TBA Genre: Ecchi, Monster Girls, Comedy Original Run: December 2018 (see note below regarding publishing status) English… Read More Interspecies Reviewers: Ecstasy Days
English Title: A Mysterious Job Called Oda Nobunaga Japanese Title: 織田信長という謎の職業が魔法剣士よりチートだったので、王国を作ることにしました — “Oda Nobunaga to Iu Nazo no Shokugyou ga Mahou Kenshi yori Cheat Datta node, Oukoku o Tsukuru Koto ni Shimashita” Author: Kisetsu Morita — 森田季節 Illustrator: Kaito Shibana — 柴乃 櫂人 Translator: TBA Genre: Fantasy, Kingdom Building Original Run: July 2017 – March… Read More A Mysterious Job Called Oda Nobunaga
English Title: The Tales of Marielle Clarac Japanese Title: マリエル・クララックの婚約 — “Marieru kurarakku no konyaku” Author: Haruka Momo — 桃 春花 Illustrator: Maro — まろ Translator: Philip Reuben Genre: Romance, Comedy Original Run: March 2017 – September 2018 English Run: April 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Ichijinsha English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 6… Read More The Tales of Marielle Clarac
English Title: Bibliophile Princess Japanese Title: 虫かぶり姫 — “Mushikaburi-hime” Author: Yui — 由唯 Illustrator: Satsuki Sheena — 椎名咲月 Translator: Alyssa Niioka Genre: Shoujo, Romance, Original Run: July 2016 – ongoing English Run: March 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Ichijinsha Bunko Iris NEO (Ichijinsha) English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 5 (In Progress) Volumes in… Read More Bibliophile Princess
English Title: Bloom Into You: Regarding Saeki Sayaka Japanese Title: やがて君になる 佐伯沙弥香について — “Yagate Kimi ni Naru: Saeki Sayaka ni Tsuite” Author: Hitoma Iruma – 入間人間 Illustrator: Nakatani Nio – 仲谷 鳰 Translator: Jan Cash & Vincent Castaneda Genre: Drama, Slice of Life, Yuri Original Run: November 2018 – ongoing English Run: Month Year –… Read More Bloom Into You: Regarding Saeki Sayaka
English Title: The White Cat’s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King’s Lap Japanese Title: 復讐を誓った白猫は竜王の膝の上で惰眠をむさぼる — “Fukushuu wo Chikatta Shironeko wa Ryuuou no Hiza no Ue de Damin wo Musaboru” Author: Kureha — クレハ Illustrator: Yamigo — ヤミーゴ Translator: David Evelyn Genre: Isekai, Shoujo, Romance Original Run: October 2016 – July 2018 English Run:… Read More The White Cat’s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King’s Lap
English Title: Can Someone Please Explain What’s Going On?! Japanese Title: 誰かこの状況を説明してください — “Dareka Kono Joukyou wo Setsumei Shite Kudasai! ~Keiyaku kara Hajimaru Wedding~” Author: Tsuredurebana — 徒然花 Illustrator: Rin Hagiwara — 萩原凛 Translator: Matthias Hirsh Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo Original Run: September 2013 – ongoing English Run: March 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: ArianRose… Read More Can Someone Please Explain What's Going On?!
Let’s try to salvage this month’s magical moment together!… Read More Light Novel News Digest (January 2020)
English Title: Magic User: Reborn in Another World as a Max Level Wizard Japanese Title: マジックユーザー TRPGで育てた魔法使いは異世界でも最強だった — “Magic User: TRPG de Sodateta Mahoutsukai wa Isekai demo Saikyou Datta.” Author: Mikawa Souhei – 三河宗平 Illustrator: Ryota-H Translator: Jordan Rousey Genre: Isekai, Table-Top Gaming Original Run: March 2017 – ongoing? (last volume released October 2018) English… Read More Magic User: Reborn in Another World as a Max Level Wizard
Hello English Light Novels readers! I’m Justus, and I’ve been lurking in the administrative background for the past year-and-a-half or so. Working on the preorders page, I thought it would be useful to highlight what Light Novel series are making their debut every month. So welcome to this new monthly feature! For the rest of… Read More Light Novel Series Debuting in February 2020
English Title: Weathering With You Japanese Title: 天気の子 — “Tenki no Ko” Author: Makoto Shinkai — 誠 新海 Illustrator: N/A Translator: Taylor Engel Genre: Romance, Urban Fantasy Original Run: July 2019 (One Shot) English Run: December 2019 (One Shot) Japanese Publisher: Kadokawa Bunko English Publisher: Yen Press Volumes in Japanese: 1 (Complete) Volumes in English:… Read More Weathering With You
English Title: Tearmoon Empire Japanese Title: ティアムーン帝国物語 — “Tearmoon Teikoku Monogatari” Author: Nozomu Mochitsuki — 餅月望 Illustrator: Gilse Translator: David Teng Genre: Fantasy, Reincarnation Original Run: June 2019 – ongoing English Run: February 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: TO Books English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 3 (In Progress) Volumes in English: 1 (In… Read More Tearmoon Empire
English Title: I Refuse to be Your Enemy! Japanese Title: 私は敵になりません！ — “Translation” Author: Kanata Satsuki — “佐槻奏多” Illustrator: Mitsuya Fuji — “藤未都也” Translator: Molly Lee Genre: Fantasy, Romance Original Run: September 2015 – August 2017 English Run: February 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: PASH! Books English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 6 (Complete)… Read More I Refuse to be Your Enemy!
English Title: Outer Ragna Japanese Title: ゲーム実況による攻略と逆襲の異世界神戦記 — “Game Jikkyou ni yoru Kouryaku to Gyakushuu no Outer Ragna” Author: Kasugamaru — “かすがまる” Illustrator: NAMCOOo — “海鼠” Translator: Alexander Keller-Nelson Genre: Video Game, Action, Fantasy Original Run: November 2018 – ongoing English Run: February 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Legend Novels English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes… Read More Outer Ragna
English Title: Teogonia Japanese Title: 神統記 Author: Tsukasa Tanimai — “谷舞 司” Illustrator: Kouichiro Kawano — “河野紘一郎” Translator: Shaun Cook Genre: Fantasy, Reincarnation, Action Original Run: March 2018 – ongoing English Run: February 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: PASH! Books English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 3 (In Progress) Volumes in English: 1 (In… Read More Teogonia
English Title: Isekai Rebuilding Project Japanese Title: 異世界再建計画 — “Isekai Saiken Keikaku” Author: Yukika Minamino — “南野 雪花” Illustrator: Kotokan Translator: Adam Seacord Genre: Isekai, Diplomacy, Satire Original Run: March 2019 – ongoing English Run: February 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Legend Novels English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 2 (In Progress) Volumes in… Read More Isekai Rebuilding Project
English Title: The World’s Least Interesting Master Swordsman Japanese Title: 地味な剣聖はそれでも最強です — “Jimi na Kensei wa Soredemo Saikyou desu” Author: Rokurou Akashi — “明石六郎” Illustrator: Shiso — “しらこみそ” Translator: Noboru Akimoto Genre: Isekai, Action Original Run: May 2018 – ongoing English Run: February 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: PASH! Books English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes… Read More The World's Least Interesting Master Swordsman
English Title: By the Grace of the Gods Japanese Title: 神達に拾われた男 — “Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko” Author: Roy Illustrator: Ririnra — “りりんら” Translator: Mana Z. Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Original Run: September 2017 – ongoing English Run: February 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: HJ Novels (Hobby Japan) English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 7 (In… Read More By the Grace of the Gods
English Title: Of Dragons and Fae: Is a Fairy Tale Ending Possible for the Princess’s Hairstylist? Japanese Title: 髪結師は竜の番になりました（やっぱり間違いだったようです） — “Kamiyuishi wa Ryuu no Tsugai ni Narimashita (Yappari Machigai Datta Sou Desu)” Author: Tsukasa Mikuni — “三国司” Illustrator: Yukikana (English Edition) — Aoi Fuyuko (Japanese Edition) Translator: Molly Lee Genre: Fantasy, Romance Original Run: June… Read More Of Dragons and Fae: Is a Fairy Tale Ending Possible for the Princess's Hairstylist?
English Title: The Misfortune Devouring Witch is Actually a Vampire Japanese Title: 意地っ張りな魔女殿へ — “Ijippari na Majo Dono e” Author: Kiiro Himawari — “向日葵きいろ” Illustrator: Kibiura — “きびうら” Translator: Amber Tamosaitis Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo Original Run: February 2018 – April 2018 English Run: January 2020 Japanese Publisher: N/A English Publisher: Cross Infinite World Volumes… Read More The Misfortune Devouring Witch is Actually a Vampire?!
English Title: At Night I Become a Monster Japanese Title: よるのばけもの — “Yoru no Bakemono” Author: Yoru Sumino — “住野よる” Translator: TBA Genre: Drama, Supernatural Original Run: December 2016 English Run: January 2020 (eBook), April 2020 (print) Japanese Publisher: Futabasha (2016), Futaba Bunko (2019) English Publisher: Seven Seas Volumes in Japanese: 1 (Complete) Volumes in… Read More At Night I Become a Monster
English Title: Her Majesty’s Swarm Japanese Title: 女王陛下の異世界戦略 — “Joou Heika no Isekai Senryaku” Author: 616th Special Information Battalion– “第６１６特別情報大隊” Illustrator: Eiri Iwamoto — “巖本英利” Translator: ZackZeal Genre: Isekai, Kingdom Building, Monsters Original Run: October 2018 – ongoing English Run: January 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Legend Novels (Kodansha) English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in… Read More Her Majesty's Swarm
English Title: Kobold King Japanese Title: コボルドキング Author: Syousa. Illustrator: sime Translator: Fatuma Muhamed Genre: Fantasy, Town Management Original Run: January 2019 – ongoing English Run: January 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Legend Novels (Kodansha) English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 2 (In Progress) Volumes in English: 1 (In Progress) Average Price Per Volume:… Read More Kobold King
English Title: The Underdog of the Eight Greater Tribes Japanese Title: 八大種族の最弱血統者 — “Translation” Author: Washiro Fujiki — “藤木わしろ” Illustrator: Yu Kodama — “児玉酉” Translator: Roy Nukia Genre: Fantasy, Action Original Run: July 2019 – ongoing English Run: January 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: HJ Bunko (Hobby Japan) English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese:… Read More The Underdog of the Eight Greater Tribes
English Title: The Economics of Prophecy Japanese Title: 予言の経済学 — “Yogen no Keizaigaku” Author: Norafukurou — “のらふくろう” Illustrator: Rei Shichiwa — “七和禮” Translator: Hikoki Genre: Isekai, Fantasy Original Run: November 2018 – ongoing English Run: January 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Legend Novels (Kodansha) English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 2 (In Progress) Volumes… Read More The Economics of Prophecy
English Title: Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Japanese Title: 魔女の旅々 — “Majo no Tabitabi” Author: Jougi Shiraishi — “白石定規” Illustrator: Azure — “あずーる” Translator: TBA Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Original Run: April 2016 – ongoing English Run: January 2020 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: GA Novel (Softbank Creative) English Publisher: Yen On (Yen Press) Volumes in… Read More Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
English Title: The Holy Knight’s Dark Road Japanese Title: 聖なる騎士の暗黒道 — “Seinaru Kishi no Ankokudou” Author: Yusaku Sakaishi — “坂石遊作” Illustrator: Heiro — “へいろー” Translator: David Teng Genre: Fantasy, Comedy Original Run: March 2019 – ongoing English Run: December 2019 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: HJ Bunko (Hobby Japan) English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese:… Read More The Holy Knight’s Dark Road
If you rely on only one news source for the most important information relating to Japanese Pop Literature – this should be it! (^_−)☆… Read More Light Novel News Digest (December 2019)
After surviving her baptism, and discovering an available library within the temple walls, Myne is starting her days as an apprentice shrine maiden. After a generous donation and some accidental strong-arming, the reincarnated young girl is hoping for some quality time with her beloved books—but little does she realise how difficult it will be for… Read More Review: Ascendance of a Bookworm – Pt 2: Apprentice Shrine Maiden (Vol 1)
English Title: You Call That Service? Japanese Title: お前のご奉仕はその程度か? — “Omae no Gohoushi wa Sono Teido ka?” Author: Kisetsu Morita — “森田季節” Illustrator: Hiroki Ozaki — “尾崎弘宜” Translator: Jasmine Bernhardt Genre: Comedy, Fantasy Original Run: July 2011 – October 2013 English Run: December 2019 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: GA Bunko (SOFTBANK Creative) English Publisher: Yen… Read More You Call That Service?
English Title: Chivalry of a Failed Knight Japanese Title: 落第騎士の英雄譚 — “Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry” Author: Riku Misora — “海空 りく” Illustrator: Won — “をん” Translator: Benjamin Daughety Genre: Action, Fantasy Original Run: July 2013 – ongoing English Run: November 2019 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: GA Bunko (SOFTBANK Creative) English Publisher: Sol Press Volumes in… Read More Chivalry of a Failed Knight
English Title: Demon Lord, Retry! Japanese Title: 魔王様、リトライ! — “Maou-sama, Retry!” Author: Kurone Kanzaki — 神埼黒音 Illustrator: Makoto Iino — 飯野まこと Translator: Adam Seacord Genre: Isekai, Fantasy Original Run: October 2018 – ongoing English Run: November 2019 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: M Novels (Futabasha) English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 7 (In Progress) Volumes… Read More Demon Lord, Retry!
English Title: Altina the Sword Princess Japanese Title: 覇剣の皇姫アルティーナ — “Haken no Kouki Altina” Author: Yukiya Murasaki — むらさきゆきや Illustrator: himesuz Translator: Roy Nukia Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Original Run: October 2012 – ongoing English Run: November 2019 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Famitsu Bunko (Enterbrain) English Publisher: J-Novel Club Volumes in Japanese: 14 (In Progress) Volumes… Read More Altina the Sword Princess
English Title: Suppose a Kid From the Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Japanese Title: たとえばラストダンジョン前の村の少年が序盤の街で暮らすような物語 — “Tatoeba Last Dungeon Mar no Mura no Shounen ga Joban no Machi Kurasu Youna Monogatari” Author: Toshio Satou — サトウとシオ Illustrator: Nao Watanuki — 和狸ナオ Translator: Andrew Cunningham Genre: Fantasy, Comedy Original Run: February 2017 – ongoing… Read More Suppose a Kid From the Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town
Hey there English Light Novel readers! Just thought I’d let you all know that RightStuf is having a week-long sale on Yen titles including lots of light novels. They’re advertising up to 40% off, so it might be a good time to stock up! Use this link to get great stuff, and help support the… Read More This Week Get Up To 40% Off Yen Titles!
