~A guest review by Frog-kun~ This is a review for volumes 1-4 of the Sword Art Online: Progressive light novel series, written by Reki Kawahara. The English edition was first released by Yen Press in March 2015, and the translation has since caught up to the Japanese publication. The series is still ongoing, with four… Read More Guest Review: Sword Art Online Progressive (Vol 1-4)
I had the special opportunity to send a few questions to Stephen Paul about what it’s like working as a translator for Yen On, the light novel imprint for Yen Press. The work that goes into bringing light novels to English-speakers is a topic I haven’t seen delved into much, so I think it’s great… Read More Interview with LN Translator Stephen Paul
I’m really late for this month’s post! Things have been rather busy for me lately, but I think the rest of this month will fare better. Let’s start by taking a look at last month’s releases, and the light novels that are set for November. Recent Releases Rising of the Shield Hero (vol 2), No… Read More News: Light Novel Notes (November 2015)
There were three new light novels released in English this month. Have you picked any of them up yet? The Rising of the Shield Hero volume 2 (paperback) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository No Game No Life volume 3 (paperback, ebook) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository Sword Art Online: Progressive volume 3 (paperback) Amazon --… Read More News: Three New Light Novels (October 2015)
Somehow I forgot to put together a post for June’s light novel releases! Here it is now though–I’ll try to not let these announcements slip by. Three books were released by Yen Press last month. Pandora Hearts: Caucus Race (volume 1), Sword Art Online: Progressive (volume 2), and The Isolator (volume 1). Pandora Hearts: Caucus Race —… Read More News: Pandora Hearts, SAO, Isolator LNs Released
How is spring going for everyone? It’s time for a monthly roundup of light novel posts I’ve found–mostly reviews for now: AniTAY reviews Sword Art Online: Progressive volume 1. A Case Suitable for Treatment reviews DanMachi volume 2. Ian Wolf of Anime UK News reviews Log Horizon volume 1. The Supplementary Paper reviews reviews Kino’s… Read More News: Light Novel Articles (April 2015)
