The summer light novel reading program is under full swing, but I’m still making time for another post full of news, reviews, and other LN-related links. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s start off with what’s new on everyone’s bookshelves and e-readers. Recent Releases In May, there were seven light novels released: Naruto –… Read More Light Novel Notes (July 2016)
Here are the anime based on light novels that will be airing in Japan this season (with links to their English simulcasts -- I will update the links once they’re available). What shows are you going to watch this summer? Alderamin on the Sky (Nejimaki Seirei Senki: Tenkyou no Alderamin) — Crunchyroll Hybrid x Heart Magias… Read More Summer 2016 Anime Based on Light Novels
The Anime Expo is in full swing at Los Angeles, and we’ve gotten two light novel license announcements: Rokka – Braves of the Six Flowers – licensed by Yen Press The Disappearance of Hatsune Miku – licensed by Seven Seas Say what?! Rokka announcement at the Yen Press Panel! pic.twitter.com/0EupMrCNZL — Yen Press (@yenpress) July… Read More Rokka and Hatsune Miku Light Novels Licensed
June is already starting to wrap up, and we need a recap of what’s been released and what’s about to be released this month. Rising of the Shield Hero volume 4 (paperback, ebook) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository Release Date: June 14, 2016 Psycome volume 1 (paperback, ebook) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble --… Read More Four Light Novel Releases for June 2016
Four new light novels were released on May 24th: Baccano! volume 1 (hardcover, ebook) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository Strike the Blood volume 3 (paperback, ebook) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository Overlord volume 1 (hardcover, ebook) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository Another: Episode S/0 (hardcover, ebook) Amazon -- Barnes and… Read More Five More Light Novel Releases for May 2016
Yen Press has announced two new titles for future English light novel releases: Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody – written by Hiro Ainana, with art by shri Konosuba – written by Natsume Akatsuki, with art by Kurone Mishima Note: I don’t know if “Konosuba” will be the official title. For the English subs… Read More Death March and KonoSuba Licensed by Yen On
