Alice in the Country of Diamonds

English Title: Alice in the Country of Diamonds: Bet on My Heart Japanese Title: ダイヤの国のアリス~ベット・オン・マイ・ハート~ — Daiya no Kuni no Arisu: Betto on Mai Haato Author: Sana Shirakawa, QuinRose Illustrator: Nana Fumitsuki, Aoi Kurihara Translator: William Flanagan Genre: Romance, Fantasy Original Run: 2013 English Run: 2014 Japanese Publisher: Ichijinsha English Publisher: Seven Seas Volumes in Japanese:… Read More Alice in the Country of Diamonds

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Review: Oregairu (Vol 1)

やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている — “Yahari Ore no Seishun Rabukome wa Machigatte Iru” — My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong as Expected The novel: Amazon.jp -- Books Kinokuniya -- YesAsia The fan translation (by Wintermance): NanoDesu MAL Entry -- Forum (Note: This site's central focus is on light novels officially translated and published in English, but at times… Read More Review: Oregairu (Vol 1)

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News: Vertical Licenses More Attack on Titan LNs

Vertical has recently announced the following light novel licenses: Attack on Titan: Before the Fall — Kyklo Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City Update from Vertical: @cho_desu more details were given but people didnt report them. Both are omnibus releases Kyklo due Late Spring/Early Summer & Mistress Fall — Vertical (@readvertical) October 15,… Read More News: Vertical Licenses More Attack on Titan LNs

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Mobile Suit Gundam

English Title: Mobile Suit Gundam: Awakening, Escalation, Confrontation Japanese Title: æ©Ÿå‹•æˆ¦å£«ã‚¬ãƒ³ãƒ€ãƒ  — “Kidou Senshi Gandamu” — Mobile Suit Gundam Author: Yoshiyuki Tomino Illustrator: Haruhiko Mikimoto, Yoshinobu Aohachi Translator: Frederik L. Schodt Genre: Sci-fi, Mecha, Military Original Run: 1979 English Run: 1990, 2004 Volumes: 3 Note: The current English release includes all three volumes in one book. English Publisher:… Read More Mobile Suit Gundam

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News: Fall 2014 Anime Based on Light Novels

A new anime season is upon us, and I’d like to briefly spotlight a few series airing in Japan that are based on light novels. I will update this page with links to official streaming services for those who are interested in watching these series as they premiere. Chaika: The Coffin Princess – Avenging Battle Gonna… Read More News: Fall 2014 Anime Based on Light Novels

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News: Light Novel Articles (September 2014)

September has passed away, and it’s time for some more links to light novel-related blog posts: Melodicity delves a bit into the world of Blazblue light novels. There’s quite a few of them, it turns out! Noninfinite has compiled a nice list of upcoming English light novels, including their ISBNs and book titles. Here is… Read More News: Light Novel Articles (September 2014)

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