Light Novel Notes: End of Summer 2017

It’s the end of summer, and you know what that means: the end of the light novel summer reading program. A big thanks to everyone who participated in that! My hope for every post I write is that people will share their own comments and interact with each other more. If you missed them, be… Read More Light Novel Notes: End of Summer 2017

Sound! Euphonium

English Title: Sound! Euphonium Japanese Title: 響け! ユーフォニアム — Hibike! Euphonium Author: Ayano Takeda Illustrator: Nikki Asada (cover art) Translator: Paul Starr Genre: Drama, Slice-of-life Original Run: December 2013 – October 2016 English Run: June 2017 Japanese Publisher: Takarajimasha English Publisher: Yen On (Yen Press) Volumes in Japanese: 4 (plus 3 spinoff novels) Volumes in English:… Read More Sound! Euphonium

Yen On: Sound! Euphonium and Magical Girl Raising Project

More light novels in English! Yen Press recently announced two new novel licenses: 1) Sound! Euphonium, and 2) Magical Girl Raising Project. It looks like both are planned to release in the summer of 2017. Note that the tweet for Sound Euphonium specifies the license is for the first novel. Both series have anime adaptations… Read More Yen On: Sound! Euphonium and Magical Girl Raising Project

Fall 2016 Anime Based on Light Novels

I’m a little late getting this post up, but here are the anime based on light novels that are airing in Japan this season (with links to their English simulcasts). What shows are you watching this fall? Based on Light Novels: Girlish Number — Crunchyroll Magical Girl Raising Project (Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku) — Crunchyroll Occultic;Nine… Read More Fall 2016 Anime Based on Light Novels

News: Spring 2015 Anime Based on Light Novels

A new anime season is upon us, and I'd like to briefly spotlight a few series airing in Japan that 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. High School DxD BorN – Season 3 – Funimation… Read More News: Spring 2015 Anime Based on Light Novels