News: Light Novel Articles (November 2014)

A new month, a new batch of links to various light novel posts: On the blog titled 遊戯の境界, xelns reminds me–now that I’ve finished the two Dangan Ronpa VN games, I ought to take a look at the prequel light novels for Dangan Ronpa Zero. Otakutwins Reviews gives a quick light novel suggestion: Book Girl… Read More News: Light Novel Articles (November 2014)

News: Light Novel Articles (October 2014)

We’re already a few days into November, so it’s time for another post linking some light novel articles I’ve come across the past month. The Alice in the Country of Diamonds light novel released in English this past month. For an extensive review of that, you can read one on themadpuppy85’s Tumblr blog. From Melodicity, a… Read More News: Light Novel Articles (October 2014)

News: Spice and Wolf 12, Sword Art Online 2 Released

The twelfth volume of Spice and Wolf and the second volume of Sword Art Online have been recently released by Yen Press. They are available in paperback, and can be purchased online. Spice and Wolf vol 12: Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Book Depository Sword Art Online vol 2: Amazon — Barnes and Noble… Read More News: Spice and Wolf 12, Sword Art Online 2 Released

News: Sword Art Online – Hollow Fragment Released

Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment is a video game by Bandai Namco for the Playstation Vita, which provides an alternate telling of the story from the light novel series. It is a role-playing game in which the player, as the protagonist Kirito, fights through dungeons alongside other characters from the series. The Hollow Fragment game itself is… Read More News: Sword Art Online – Hollow Fragment Released

News: Summer 2014 Anime Based on Light Novels

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

News: Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan (First Half 2014)

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)