Following our review of The Angel Next Door Spoils me Rotten Vol 1, we head towards the second volume of the light novel. With our protagonists growing closer and enjoying each other’s company, they begin to get drawn into each others personal problems. Will it bring them closer through turmoil or scare them? Please note: There […]
Written by Saekisan and illustrated by Hanekoto, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten tells a heartwarming story about two teenagers in very different worlds developing together. The light novel has received an anime adaptation, with a few episodes aired at the time of writing. With that, it felt natural to see what the first […]
I first heard of The Fruit of Evolution from negative comments about the anime. I saw so many people saying it was “isekai trash”, so of course I had to check it out. I wasn’t surprised to find I really enjoyed it, though I was surprised to find ratings were actually pretty decent and it […]
Guide to the Perfect Otaku Girlfriend: Roomies and Romance puts two opposites together with a shared goal: To find an Otaku girlfriend/boyfriend. Unfortunately, I didn’t find much in the way of romance or comedy in this light novel by Rin Murakami. This review will cover volume one of this title translated by Marco Godano and […]
A light novel series written by Sarasa Nagase and illustrated by Mai Murasaki, I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss is an isekai fantasy romance title about an otome game’s villainess who has to conquer the final boss’ heart in order to survive. Also known as Akuyaku Reijou Nanode Last Boss wo Kattemimashita, this Japanese series was initially […]
I Kissed My Girlfriend’s Little Sister?! is Riku Misora’s latest light novel. He is a successful author, with notable works including Chivalry of a Failed Knight and High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even In Another World which both received anime adaptations. This light novel translated by Tentai Books explores a guilty romance story brought about by an unlikely situation; […]
Following on from our review of No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right? Volume 1, volume 2 changes focus from Touka the “protagonist’s” sister, to Kana, his childhood friend, tennis star, and school idol. But what interest does such a person have in the mere side character? Last Time on Side Character… […]
There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right? sums up the premise in the title. This light novel by author Sekaiichi with illustrations by Tomari, follows Yuuji. While he thinks of himself as the typical protagonist’s friend, unlikely events start happening to him. This review will cover volume one of this […]
How to Melt the Ice Queen’s Heart is the debut work of Kakeru Takamine. A slow romance, between a boy who helps anyone in need and a girl who keeps everyone at distance. With beautiful illustrations by Ichigo Kagawa and an interesting description that caught my eye, I had to check out volume one of […]