Strike the Blood

English Title: Strike the Blood Japanese Title: ストライク・ザ・ブラッド — “Strike the Blood” Author: Gakuto Mikumo — 三雲 岳斗 Illustrator: Manyako — マニャ子 Translator: Jeremiah Bourque Genre: Action, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy, Harem Original Run: May 2011 – ongoing English Run: September 2015 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko (ASCII Media Works) English Publisher: Yen On (Yen Press) Volumes in Japanese:… Read More Strike the Blood

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The Rising of the Shield Hero

English Title: The Rising of the Shield Hero Japanese Title: 盾の勇者の成り上がり — “Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari” Author: Aneko Yusagi — アネコユサギ Illustrator: Minami Seira — 弥南せいら Genre: Isekai, Fantasy, Adventure, Harem Original Run: August 2013 – ongoing English Run: September 2015 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: MF Books (Media Factory) English Publisher: One Peace Books Volumes Published… Read More The Rising of the Shield Hero

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Guest Review: Rising of the Shield Hero (Vol 1)

For general information on this series: The Rising of the Shield Hero entry ~A guest review by Joseph~ This review is for the first volume of The Rising Of The Shield Hero by Aneko Yusagi (with art by Minami Seira). The English edition was released by One Peace Books in September 2015. The second volume… Read More Guest Review: Rising of the Shield Hero (Vol 1)

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Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City

English Title: Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City Japanese Title: 進撃の巨人　隔絶都市の女王 -- Shingeki no Kyojin Kakuzetsu Toshi no Jou -- “Advancing Giants: Queen of the Isolated City” Author: Ryo Kawakami Illustrator: Range Murata Translator: Genre: Fantasy, Post-Apocalypse, Adventure Original Run: 2014 English Run: 2015 Japanese Publisher: Kodansha LightNovel (Kodansha) English Publisher: Vertical Volumes in Japanese: 2… Read More Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City

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News: Light Novel Notes (September 2015)

It’s September already, and that means it’s time for another monthly post where I link light novel-related articles and such. I’ve decided to change the name of this little feature, since I’ve been including news, site business, and various ramblings as well in recent months. “Light Novel Notes” feels more indicative of what these posts… Read More News: Light Novel Notes (September 2015)

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News: Six New LNs Released (August 2015)

There were six light novels released by Yen Press this month! Which ones are you going to pick up? The Devil is a Part-Timer! volume 2: Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? volume 3: Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository A Certain Magical Index… Read More News: Six New LNs Released (August 2015)

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