Winter 2016 Anime Based on Light Novels

Here are the anime based on light novels that will be airing in Japan this season (with links to their English simulcasts -- I will update as more are potentially announced). What shows are you going to watch this winter? Based on Light Novels: Durarara!!x2 (Part 3 of Season 2) — Crunchyroll Gate (Season 2) —… Read More Winter 2016 Anime Based on Light Novels

News: Five New Light Novels (November 2015)

Just a reminder that there’s been five new light novels released in English this month! I’ll make sure I update all the entries next chance I get. Naruto: Kakashi's Story (paperback, ebook) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository Accel World volume 5 (paperback) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository A Certain Magical Index volume 5 (paperback)… Read More News: Five New Light Novels (November 2015)

Naruto Secret Chronicles

English Title: Naruto Secret Chronicles (Epilogue Novels) Japanese Title: NARUTO -ナルト- 秘伝 -- Naruto Hiden — “Naruto Secret Chronicles” Author: Akira Higashiyama (Kakashi’s Story), Takashi Yano (Shikamaru’s Story), Tomohito Ohsaki (Sakura’s Story) Illustrator: Masashi Kishimoto — 岸本 斉史 Translator: Jocelyne Allen Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Original Run: 2015 English Run: 2015 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: JUMP j-BOOKS (Shueisha) English… Read More Naruto Secret Chronicles

News: Three Naruto Epilogue Novels Licensed by Viz Media

Following the conclusion of the Naruto manga in November 2015, six light novels were announced to continue the story in Japan. As of this time four have been released, with the remaining two books to follow in the summer. These volumes are titled: Kakashi Hiden: Hyouten no Ikazuchi (Lightning in the Icy Sky) — by Akira Higashiyama Shikamaru… Read More News: Three Naruto Epilogue Novels Licensed by Viz Media

Naruto

English Title: Naruto Japanese Title: ナルト – “Naruto” Author: Masatoshi Kusakabe Illustrator: Masashi Kishimoto Translator: Tomo Kimura, Janet Gilbert Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Original Run: 2002 – 2009 English Run: 2006 – 2007 Volumes: 3 (plus 2 volumes for film adaptations) English Publisher: Viz Media Volumes Published in English: 2 (Discontinued) Average Price Per Volume: Paperback – $9 English Website Japanese… Read More Naruto