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News: Yen Press Licenses Kagerou Daze, Absolute Solitude

Some more exciting news to share, as Yen Press quickly reveals more light novel localizations following their announcement of forming the Yen On imprint. Titles to be translated and published in 2015 will include Sword Art Online: Progressive, Kagerou Daze, and Absolute Solitude. Though we're certain this next title needs little introduction, SWORD ART ONLINE: PROGRESSIVE, written… Read More News: Yen Press Licenses Kagerou Daze, Absolute Solitude

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News: Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan (First Half 2014)

Though this site focuses on light novels in English, I feel it’s useful to take a look at what’s making waves in Japan every now and then. Series that are popular in Japan may become likely candidates for official releases in English, and it is interesting to note the trends within Japanese pop fiction. From… Read More News: Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan (First Half 2014)

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News: Edge of Tomorrow in Theaters

Edge of Tomorrow is a live-action film from Warner Brothers studio, based on the Japanese light novel All You Need is Kill (by Hiroshi Sakurazaka). It released in some parts of the world (such as the UK) on May 30th, then released in most other territories (such as the USA and Canada) on June 6th. The… Read More News: Edge of Tomorrow in Theaters

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News: Aria the Scarlet Ammo Vol 2 Released

The second volume of Aria the Scarlet Ammo has recently been released as an ebook in English by Digital Manga. You can order the light novel in various digital formats here via emanga.com, or find the Kindle version here from Amazon. Synopsis: Tokyo Butei High School, the specialized school renowned for training exemplary students to… Read More News: Aria the Scarlet Ammo Vol 2 Released

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News: Regarding this Website

I’ve spent the last couple days working on this site, and feel I’ve got a system down for creating a database of information regarding light novels that have been translated and published in English. I will continue adding new pages for various light novel series throughout the month, and in the meantime hope to update with any English light… Read More News: Regarding this Website

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News: Spring 2014 Anime Based on Light Novels

As is often the case, many anime airing this season in Japan are based on light novels. You can watch the following series for free on Crunchyroll, if they are available in your region: Black Bullet Chaika: The Coffin Princess If Her Flag Breaks The Irregular at Magic High School Nanana’s Buried Treasure No Game,… Read More News: Spring 2014 Anime Based on Light Novels

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