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.

Welcome to the NHK

English Title: Welcome to the NHK Japanese Title: N・H・K にようこそ! — N.H.K. ni Youkoso! — “Welcome to the N.H.K.” Author: Tatsuhiko Takimoto Illustrator: Yoshitoshi ABe Translator: Lindsey Akashi Genre: Drama, Dark Comedy Original Run: January 2002 English Run: October 2007 Japanese Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten English Publisher: Tokyopop Volumes in Japanese: 1 (Completed) Volumes in English: 1 (Completed) Synopsis: Twenty-two-year-old Satou, a… Read More Welcome to the NHK

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Eureka Seven

English Title: Eureka SevenJapanese Title: 交響詩篇エウレカセブン – Koukyoushihen Eureka Seben — “Symphonic Psalms Eureka Seven”Author: Tomonori SugiharaIllustrator: Robin Kishiwada Translator:Genre: Adventure, Mecha, RomanceOriginal Run: 2005 – 2006 English Run: 2009 – 2011Volumes: 4 (plus 1 volume adaptation of the Eureka Seven film)English Publisher: Bandai EntertainmentVolumes Published in English: 4 (the main series — COMPLETE) Japanese Website MAL Entry — Forum… Read More Eureka Seven

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A Wind Named Amnesia / Invader Summer

Note: Dark Horse released two Hideyuki Kikuchi novels in a single volume with artwork by Yoshitaka Amano. The two novels are A Wind Named Amnesia and Invader Summer. English Title: A Wind Named Amnesia Japanese Title: é¢¨ã®åã¯ã‚¢ãƒ ãƒã‚¸ã‚¢ -- Kaze no Na wa Amunejia -- “A Wind Named Amnesia” English Title: Invader Summer Japanese Title: ã‚¤ãƒ³ãƒ™ãƒ¼ãƒ€ãƒ¼ãƒ»ã‚µãƒžãƒ¼ -- “Invader Summer” Author: Hideyuki Kikuchi Illustrator: Yoshitaka Amano… Read More A Wind Named Amnesia / Invader Summer

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Blade of the Immortal

English Title: Blade of the Immortal: Legend of the Sword Demon Japanese Title: 無限の住人 — Mugen no Juunin — “The Inhabitant of Infinity” Author: Junichi Ohsako Illustrator: Hiroaki Samura Translator: Camellia Nieh Genre:  Adventure, Supernatural, Samurai Original Run: 2008 English Run: 2010 Japanese Publisher: Kodansha English Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Volumes in Japanese: 1 (Completed) Volumes in English: 1 (Completed)… Read More Blade of the Immortal

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

English Title: Code Geass: Lelouch of the RebellionJapanese Title: コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ — Koudo Giasu: Hangyaku no Ruruushu -- “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion”Author: Mamoru IwasaIllustrator: Takahiro KimuraTranslator: Satsuki YamashitaGenre: Adventure, Drama, MechaOriginal Run: 2007 – 2008English Run: 2008 – 2010Japanese Publisher: Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko (Kadokawa Shoten)English Publisher: Bandai VisualVolumes in Japanese: 5 (plus 1… Read More Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

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Onegai Twins

English Title: Onegai Twins Japanese Title: おねがい☆ツインズ — Onegai Twins -- “Please, Twins!” Author: Gou Zappa Illustrator: Taraku Uon, Hiroaki Gouda Translator: Gretchen Kern Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama  Original Run: 2004 English Run: 2005 Volumes: 2 English Publisher: ComicsOne Volumes Published in English: 2 (COMPLETE) Japanese Website Synopsis: Maiku Kamishiro’s past has always been somewhat of a mystery to him. The… Read More Onegai Twins

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