Anime Expo 2018 LN Announcements

More licenses for light novels and novels of interest were announced at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. Here is a rundown of what new titles will be getting English releases in the future. (And remember, check here for all of J-Novel Club’s announcements a couple days ago.) From Vertical: 5 Centimeters Per Second: One More… Read More Anime Expo 2018 LN Announcements

J-Novel Club Licenses Eight New Titles

At the Anime Expo convention, J-Novel Club made many announcements, including eight new novel licenses. The new titles they will be releasing are: Kokoro Connect — by Sadanatsu Anda (with art by Yukiko Horiguchi) — published in Japan by Famitsu Bunko (Enterbrain – Kadokawa), completed at 11 volumes — ran from 2010 to 2013, and… Read More J-Novel Club Licenses Eight New Titles

New CIW License: Eccentric Master and Fake Lover

Cross Infinite World has announced a license for the four-volume lighthearted fantasy series The Eccentric Master and the Fake Lover. It was written by Roka Sayuki and will feature illustrations by Itaru. The story is titled ひねくれ師匠と偽りの恋人 in Japanese, and appears to be a web novel series on Syosetsu (similar to other titles picked up… Read More New CIW License: Eccentric Master and Fake Lover

Review: Durarara!! (Vol 1)

Ikebukuro, Tokyo is abuzz with energy–a town unlike anywhere else where weird and wonderful people gather. Mikado Ryuugamine has moved to the big city for high school thanks to the urging of his best friend, hoping to have a more exciting life. When he glimpses the resident mystery–the Black Rider–he realizes Ikebukuro is even more… Read More Review: Durarara!! (Vol 1)

Summer Reading: The Dark Maidens Discussion

It is time for a discussion of The Dark Maidens, featuring me, Gee, and Justus! This post will contain lots of spoilers, so it's recommended you read the book first. (Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository -- RightStuf) To check on the Summer Reading Program 2018 schedule, click here. Cho: Welcome to literature… Read More Summer Reading: The Dark Maidens Discussion