Author: JustusRStone

Justus R. Stone has been running a light novel dedicated YouTube channel since 2014. He's also the founder of the Light Novel Podcast, one of the first English language podcasts dedicated to Light Novels. In addition to his love of Japanese light novels, he is also the author of his own light novel-inspired series, The Bleeding Worlds.

The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious

The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious

English Title: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious Japanese Title: この勇者が俺TUEEEくせに慎重すぎる — “Kono Yuusha ga Ore TUEEE Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru” — The Hero is Invincible but “Too Cautious” Author: Light Tuchihi – 土日月 Illustrator: Saori Toyota – とよた 瑣織 Translator: Matt Rutsohn Genre: Isekai, Comedy, Parody Original Run: February 2017 – ongoing English… Read More The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious

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Another World's Zombie Apocalypse Is Not My Problem!

English Title: Another World's Zombie Apocalypse Is Not My Problem! Japanese Title: ゾンビだらけの腐った世界を聖女の力で浄化しますっ！ Author: Haru Yayuri — 夜々里春 Illustrator: Fuyuki — 冬木 Translator: Charis Messier Genre: Isekai, Comedy, Fantasy, Post-Apocalypse Original Run: December 2016 – January 2017 (web novel) English Run: May 2019 Japanese Publisher: N/A English Publisher: Cross Infinite World Volumes in Japanese: 2… Read More Another World's Zombie Apocalypse Is Not My Problem!

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The Great Light Novel Experience – Part II (OASG Article)

Last week Gee, Justus, and I contributed to an article for TheOASG. It was basically a Q&A about the current state of the light novel translation industry in general. Be sure to check it out! Also well-worth checking out, is the follow-up article in which The OASG interviews Sam Pinansky (J-Novel Club), Robert McGuire (One… Read More The Great Light Novel Experience – Part II (OASG Article)

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Ascendance of a Bookworm

Ascendance of a Bookworm

English Title: Ascendance of a Bookworm: I’ll Do Anything to Become a Librarian!Japanese Title: 本好きの下剋上 ～司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません～ — “Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen”Author: Miya Kazuki — 香月 美夜Illustrator: You Shiina — 椎名 優Translator: QuofGenre: Isekai, Fantasy, DramaOriginal Run: January 2015 – ongoingEnglish Run: May 2019 – ongoingJapanese Publisher: TO… Read More Ascendance of a Bookworm

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