Author: JustusRStone

Justus R. Stone has been running a light novel dedicated YouTube channel since 2014. He's also the founder of the Light Novel Podcast, one of the first English language podcasts dedicated to Light Novels. In addition to his love of Japanese light novels, he is also the author of his own light novel-inspired series, The Bleeding Worlds.

Quantum Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

English Title: Quantum Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner Japanese Title: クォンタムデビルサーガ　アバタールチューナー -- “Quantum Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner” Author: Yu Godai Illustrator: Hirotaka Maeda Translator: Kevin Frane Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Original Run: 2011 English Run: 2014 – ongoing Volumes: 5 (Completed) English Publisher: Bento Books Volumes Published in English: 2 (In Progress) Average Price Per Volume: Hardcover $25 — Paperback $15 — Kindle… Read More Quantum Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

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Review: Tsukumodo Antique Shop (Vol 1)

付喪堂骨董店―”不思議”取り扱います” — “Tsukumodou Kottouten – ‘Fushigi’ Toriatsukaimasu” — Tsukumodo Antique Shop: We Handle “Mysteriosities” The novel: Amazon.jp — Books Kinokuniya — YesAsia The fan translation (by EusthEnoptEron): Baka-Tsuki MAL Entry — Forum (Note: This site's central focus is on light novels officially translated and published in English, but at times I will post reviews for… Read More Review: Tsukumodo Antique Shop (Vol 1)

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News: Light Novel Articles (July 2014)

Every now and then (perhaps each month) I’d like to link some articles I know of that deal with light novels. Here are a few I’ve come across for July (or late June): Frog-kun of Fantastic Memes wrote about the potential of original English light novels, and gives a couple suggestions for reading. Zeroreq011 wrote a piece… Read More News: Light Novel Articles (July 2014)

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Review: Calling You

For general information on this novel: Calling You entry This review is for Calling You, an anthology of three short stories written by Otsu-Ichi (with illustrations by Miyako Hasami). The English edition was released in June 2007 by Tokyopop. This is a light novel that I feel likely went under the radar for most readers,… Read More Review: Calling You

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Review: Looking Up at the Half-Moon (Vol 1)

半分の月がのぼる空 — Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora — “Sky with a Rising Half-Moon” The novel: Amazon.jp — Books Kinokuniya — YesAsia The fan translation (by Pudding321): Baka-Tsuki MAL Entry — Forum (Note: This site's central focus is on light novels officially translated and published in English, but at times I will post reviews for… Read More Review: Looking Up at the Half-Moon (Vol 1)

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News: Accel World Vol 1 Released

The first volume of Accel World has recently been released in English as a paperback by Yen Press. You can purchase the volume from online retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Book Depository. Synopsis: Even in the future, all the advances and innovation in the world can't change the dynamics of the school playground. And for Haruyuki Arita,… Read More News: Accel World Vol 1 Released

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