The twenty-first volume of Vampire Hunter D has recently been released in English as a paperback by Dark Horse. You can purchase the volume from online retailers such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble. It doesn’t appear to have an ebook format available at the moment, similar to the twentieth volume. Synopsis: D accompanies a convoy delivering… Read More News: Vampire Hunter D Vol 21 Released
For general information on this series: Kieli entry This review is for the first volume of Kieli by Yukako Kabei (with art by Shunsuke Taue). The English edition was released by Yen Press in July 2009, and the remaining eight volumes of the series have since been officially localized. One thing I enjoy about light novels… Read More Review: Kieli — The Dead Sleep in the Wilderness
 蟲ã¨çœ¼çƒã¨ãƒ†ãƒ‡ã‚£ãƒ™ã‚¢ — Mushi to Medama to Teddy Bear — “Bug, Eyeball, and a Teddy Bear” The novel: Amazon.jp — Books Kinokuniya — YesAsia The fan translation (by Brynhilde): 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… Read More Review: Bug, Eyeball, and a Teddy Bear
For general information on this novel: All You Need is Kill entry This review is for All You Need is Kill, the standalone novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka (with art by Yoshitoshi ABe). The English edition was released in July 2009 by Viz Media, as part of their Haikasoru line. Sakurazaka has recently announced he is… Read More Review: All You Need is Kill
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
雨ã®æ—¥ã®ã‚¢ã‚¤ãƒªã‚¹ — Ame no Hi no Iris — “Iris on Rainy Days” The novel: Amazon.jp — Books Kinokuniya — YesAsia The fan translation (by Zephyrus): 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 stories that have… Read More Review: Iris on Rainy Days
