For general information on this series: Kagerou Daze entry This review is for the first volume of Kagerou Daze by Jin (AKA “Shizen no Teki-P”). The English edition was released by Yen Press in May 2015. The second volume released in September 2015, and will be followed by the third in January 2016. So far, there are seven volumes available in Japan. From… Read More Review: Kagerou Daze (Vol 1)
Just a reminder that there’s been five new light novels released in English this month! I’ll make sure I update all the entries next chance I get. Naruto: Kakashi's Story (paperback, ebook) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository Accel World volume 5 (paperback) Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository A Certain Magical Index volume 5 (paperback)… Read More News: Five New Light Novels (November 2015)
ã•ã•ã¿ã•ã‚“@ãŒã‚“ã°ã‚‰ãªã„ — Sasami-san@Ganbaranai — “Ms. Sasami@Unmotivated” The novel: Amazon.jp — Books Kinokuniya — YesAsia The fan translation (by NanoDesu): NanoDesu Translations MAL Entry — Forum (Note: This site's central focus is on light novels officially translated and published in English, but at times I will post reviews for stories that have only been translated by fans.… Read More Review: Sasami-san@Ganbaranai (Vol 1)
English Title: Naruto Secret Chronicles (Epilogue Novels) Japanese Title: NARUTO -ナルト- ç§˜ä¼ -- Naruto Hiden — “Naruto Secret Chronicles” Author: Akira Higashiyama (Kakashi’s Story), Takashi Yano (Shikamaru’s Story), Tomohito Ohsaki (Sakura’s Story) Illustrator: Masashi Kishimoto — 岸本 æ–‰å² Translator: Jocelyne Allen Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Original Run: 2015 English Run: 2015 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: JUMP j-BOOKS (Shueisha) English… Read More Naruto Secret Chronicles
I had the special opportunity to send a few questions to Stephen Paul about what it’s like working as a translator for Yen On, the light novel imprint for Yen Press. The work that goes into bringing light novels to English-speakers is a topic I haven’t seen delved into much, so I think it’s great… Read More Interview with LN Translator Stephen Paul
I’m really late for this month’s post! Things have been rather busy for me lately, but I think the rest of this month will fare better. Let’s start by taking a look at last month’s releases, and the light novels that are set for November. Recent Releases Rising of the Shield Hero (vol 2), No… Read More News: Light Novel Notes (November 2015)
