Every now and then (perhaps each month) I’d like to link some articles I know of that deal with light novels. Here are a few I’ve come across for July (or late June): Frog-kun of Fantastic Memes wrote about the potential of original English light novels, and gives a couple suggestions for reading. Zeroreq011 wrote a piece… Read More News: Light Novel Articles (July 2014)
The first volume of Accel World has recently been released in English as a paperback by Yen Press. You can purchase the volume from online retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Book Depository. 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,… Read More News: Accel World Vol 1 Released
The twenty-first volume of Vampire Hunter D has recently been released in English as a paperback by Dark Horse. You can purchase the volume from online retailers such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble. It doesn’t appear to have an ebook format available at the moment, similar to the twentieth volume. Synopsis: D accompanies a convoy delivering… Read More News: Vampire Hunter D Vol 21 Released
As is often the case, many anime airing this season in Japan are based on light novels. I will update this page with links to official streaming services for those who are interested in watching these series as they premiere. Bladedance of Elementalers (Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance) Free! Eternal Summer Invaders of the Rokujyoma!?… Read More News: Summer 2014 Anime Based on Light Novels
Some more exciting news to share, as Yen Press quickly reveals more light novel localizations following their announcement of forming the Yen On imprint. Titles to be translated and published in 2015 will include Sword Art Online: Progressive, Kagerou Daze, and Absolute Solitude. Though we're certain this next title needs little introduction, SWORD ART ONLINE: PROGRESSIVE, written… Read More News: Yen Press Licenses Kagerou Daze, Absolute Solitude
Though this site focuses on light novels in English, I feel it’s useful to take a look at what’s making waves in Japan every now and then. Series that are popular in Japan may become likely candidates for official releases in English, and it is interesting to note the trends within Japanese pop fiction. From… Read More News: Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan (First Half 2014)
