English Title: Kagerou Daze Japanese Title: カゲãƒã‚¦ãƒ‡ã‚¤ã‚º — Kagerou Daze — “Heat Haze Daze” Author: Jin (Shizen no Teki-P) — ã˜ã‚“ Note: The “Kagerou Project” began as a series of Vocaloid songs created by Jin (Shizen no Teki-P). Illustrator: Sidu — ã—㥠Translator: Kevin Gifford Genre: Urban Fantasy, Action, Supernatural, Mystery Original Run: May 2012 – December… Read More Kagerou Daze
As alluded to in my post for the site’s one-year anniversary, I’ve decided to try something new for this summer: a little reading program where anyone who wants to can read one or two specific light novels to discuss from week to week. For June, the two books we will read and discuss are Kagerou… Read More Summer Reading Program: June 2015
I first started putting this site together in May 2014. That means it’s been around for a year now! (tidal wave of confetti engulfs everyone) By the time May 2014 rolled around, I had been considering for some time the possibility of putting together a database that compiled all the light novels released in English over… Read More One Year Anniversary and Future Site Plans
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. Over… Read More News: Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan (2014)
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)
