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Light novels or ライトノベル (raito noberu) are a type of young adult novel from Japan that primarily target middle and high school students. In contrast to manga, which…
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A Light Novel Taxonomy
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As the Light Novel Club enters 2020, we have a bit of a conundrum. On the one hand, we have read many wonderful light novel series so far,…
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Episode 37 – October Light Novel Licenses
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are talking about the 13! light novel licenses that were announced in the past 2 weeks. There are new…
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Episode 37 – October Light Novel Licenses
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Light Novel Debuts for March 2021
Taking a look at the light novel series making their English debut during the month of March, 2021.
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Light Novel Debuts for July 2021
Here are the light novel series making their debut during the month of July, 2021.
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Light Novel Debuts for June 2021
Here are the light novel series making their debut during the month of June, 2021.
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Light Novel Debuts for June 2021
Here are the light novel series making their debut during the month of June, 2021.
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Episode 37 – October Light Novel Licenses
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The Spring 2023 Light Novel Guide
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Light Novel Debuts for August 2021
Here are the new Light Novel series releasing in August, 2021.
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My Happy Marriage (Light Novel Review)
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Episode 37 – October Light Novel Licenses
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Light Novel Debuts For April 2020
Here are the light novels making their debut during the month of April, 2021. New titles coming from Yen On, Seven Seas, Cross Infinite World, and Tentai Books.
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The Spring 2023 Light Novel Guide
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Light Novel Debuts for May 2021
Here are the light novel series that are making their debut during the month of May 2021.
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Light Novel Debuts for February 2021
Covering all the light novel series making their debut during the month of February 2021.
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The Spring 2024 Light Novel Guide
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Torture Princess: A Light Novel Masterpiece
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J-Novel Club Announces the JNC Original Light Novel Contest!
J-Novel Club has announced an Original Light Novel Contest!
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J-Novel Club Announces the JNC Original Light Novel Contest!
J-Novel Club has announced an Original Light Novel Contest!
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May 2024 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
May 2024 manga, light novel, and book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!
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June 2021 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
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August 2023 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The August 2023 manga, light novels, & book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!
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March 2021 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
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November 2021 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
Here are the November 2021 manga, light novels, and book releases.
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Hey everyone! We’ve been tagged by ThatRandomEditor in a pretty hilarious challenge. Started by Dewbond so I’ll let them give you the details. Choose up to five anime, manga or…
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December 2023 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The December 2023 manga, light novel, and book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!
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May 2022 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The May 2022 manga, light novels, and book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas Entertainment, VIZ Media, Kodansha, & more!
December 2020 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
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Infinite Dendrogram – Volume 6 [Light Novel Review]
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February 2021 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
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September 2021 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
Here are the September 2021 manga, light novels, and book releases from 10+ publishers!
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The Bride of Demise (Light Novel Review)
The narration of The Bride of Demise immerses the reader in the extreme violence of Kou's life as to become completely desensitized.
Infinite Dendrogram – Volume 8 [Light Novel Review]
Volume 6 of Infinite Dendrogram is one of my favorite volumes, and not only because it introduces best girl B3. Read on for my Recap and Review.
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February 2024 manga, light novel, and book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!
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March 2024 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
March 2024 manga, light novel, and book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!
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Fluffy Paradise Light Novel Vol. 1 Review
Fluffy Paradise's publication is the latest to show that a love of animals can be happily combined with the isekai genre.