The idea of setting up shop in another world isn’t exactly a unique one, but seeing all sorts of different takes on similar ideas is part of the fun of light novels. Peddler in Another World: I Can Go Back to My World Whenever I Want! doesn’t really do much to stand out, but it seems […]
Isekai stories are fairly abundant at this point, so one needs to do something to stand out to spark my interest. Disciple of the Lich: Or How I Was Cursed by the Gods and Dropped Into the Abyss! by Nekoko seemed like it might have an interesting angle. Seven Seas Entertainment has even translated all […]
I’m quite a big fan of the Atelier series, so a title like Management of Novice Alchemist (Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei) caught my attention right away. I enjoyed the anime back in 2022, so I was happy to see J-Novel Club announce they’d be releasing the light novel in English. Volume one of the […]
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. by Sekka Iwata and Yu Aoki is a magical girl series with an unusual spin. Unlike many series, magical girls are not chosen by fate: it’s just a sought-after, high-paying job. Burning Passion Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. opens with Hitomi Koshigaya, a rather devil-may-care magical girl, facing off against a monster. […]
Tristan K. Hill (also known as Ojive) is a Japanese-to-English translator who has worked on light novels, manga, visual novels, and other games. You’ll find his work on When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace (light novel), Tearmoon Empire (manga), Gears Of Dragoon: Fragments Of A New Era (visual novel/DRPG), and more. Having worked for J-Novel Club, […]
Halloween is just a few days away now, and we’re rounding off our Halloween recommendations with a list of great Halloween manga for you to sink your teeth into. We’ve got some slow-burn spine-tinglers, some laidback spooks and goofs, and some slasher silliness. Whatever your preference, our offerings will help you build a formidable Halloween […]
My Stepmom’s Daughter Is My Ex (Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Moto Kano Datta) is a romance-comedy light novel by Kyōsuke Kamishiro. While the light novel is published in English by J-Novel Club, it’s also received an anime adaptation from Project No.9. The Dual Protagonists Interestingly, despite the title, My Stepmom’s Daughter Is My Ex is […]
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo) follows a student who is suddenly too lucky in love. This over-the-top romcom manga written by Rikito Nakamura fits the ‘harem’ genre better than most, with protagonist Rentaro being unable to […]
Monogatari Novels is an established Spain-based publisher, planning to move into the light novel and Chinese novel market. They have just announced their first license, which will be released in English and Spanish. Anhk and Vlad from Monogatari Novels kindly agreed to an interview to tell me about their company. Could you tell us a […]
Don’t Mind Me, Sensei! Give Yourself a Hand (Sensei, Ore ni Kamawazu Itte Kudasai!!) is Tentai Books‘ first manga release. Lighthearted and lewd, this 2018 title from author Yui Igarashi is a slow-burn romance with plenty of humor along the way. Mangaka and Masturbater Mamoru Ashida is a proficient mangaka assistant. He’s so good it’s a problem. He […]