KADOKAWA has acquired light novel and manga publisher J-Novel Club, which leads Krystallina to review this major news in this week's column.
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J-Novel Club has announced an Original Light Novel Contest!
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J-Novel Club has announced an Original Light Novel Contest!
Special Episode 01 - J-Novel Club Special!
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J-Novel Club Announces the Launch of J-Novel Pulp Imprint with Three New Licenses
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Episode 46 - April Light Novel Licenses from J-Novel Club
In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast, we look at the light novel series recently licensed by J-Novel Club annonced on their April 2nd Twitch stream. There…
Episode 46 - April Light Novel Licenses from J-Novel Club
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Podcast 10 Sam Pinansky of J-Novel Club
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During a streaming event, J-Novel Club announced that they acquired thirteen new titles. The list of licenses includes a rescue for the Slayers novels.
Podcast 10 Sam Pinansky of J-Novel Club
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J-Novel Club LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of multiple new series following their latest industry announcement livestream held online on Twitch on March 18, 2022
Podcast 5.1 – J-Novel Club Announcements at Anime Expo
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J-Novel Club Adds Deathbound Duke’s Daughter, 3 More
During a live streaming event, J-Novel Club announced that they picked up the rights to four titles, including Deathbound Duke's Daughter.
Podcast 5.1 – J-Novel Club Announcements at Anime Expo
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Podcast 13 Licenses, J-Novel Club Manga, Kono Light Novel Ga Sugoi 2019
In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast we are talking about several big news items in the light novel world. The first is the licensing announcements coming…
Podcast 13 Licenses, J-Novel Club Manga, Kono Light Novel Ga Sugoi 2019
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Yen Press and J-Novel Club have announced a partnership involving the publication of print editions of J-Novel Club’s digital offerings
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Yen Press and J-Novel Club have announced a partnership involving the publication of print editions of J-Novel Club’s digital offerings
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J-Novel Club's Founder and President discusses the significance of bringing back Hajime Kanzaka's Slayers series in digital now & in print next summer.
J-Novel Club and Denpa titles come to AllTheAnime.com online store
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J-Novel Club Announces Partnership with RBmedia to Produce New Audiobooks
J-Novel Club LLC and RBmedia are entering a partnership to produce seven audiobook series based upon popular light novel titles
Episode 41 Yen On J-Novel Club and Seven Seas Announcements
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Episode 41 Yen On J-Novel Club and Seven Seas Announcements
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Episode 41 Yen On J-Novel Club and Seven Seas Announcements
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J-Novel Club Announces the Acquisition of Five New Titles on September Livestream!
J-Novel Club LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of multiple new titles following their latest industry announcement livestream held on September 13, 2021, on their Twitch channel.
Kadokawa Changes the Manga and Light Novel English Market Landscape
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J-Novel Club LLC and Podium are teaming up to produce two audiobook series based upon popular light novel titles
J-Novel Club Announces Ten New Light Novels at Anime NYC 2021!
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Six new light novels and two new manga will be joining the J-Novel Club digital catalog today. Read here for information about each new title.
J-Novel Club Announces Partnership with Podium to Produce Two New Audiobooks
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J-Novel Club Announces the Acquisition of Six New Titles at April 2021 Livestream!
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Episode 47 J-Novel Pulp
Jonathon, the line manager at J-Novel Club for print, manga, and now the new Pulp line, joins us to discuss the new J-Novel Pulp imprint. Perry Rhodan NEO,…
Episode 47 J-Novel Pulp
Jonathon, the line manager at J-Novel Club for print, manga, and now the new Pulp line, joins us to discuss the new J-Novel Pulp imprint. Perry Rhodan NEO,…
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J-Novel Club LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of 5 light novel series and 3 manga series
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During their panel at Anime Expo 2021, J-Novel Club announced the acquisition of 11 new titles, including 9 new novels and 2 manga.
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During a Twitch stream, J-Novel Club announced the acquisition of 2 new titles as well as 9 titles which will be soon released in print.
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At Anime Expo, J-Novel Club announced the acquisition of a number of new light novels, manga, and a new audiobook.
New Light Novels and Manga Announced by J-Novel Club at Anime Boston
At their industry panel at Anime Boston, J-Novel Club has announced the acquisition of 5 new light novels and manga series.
J-Novel Club New Light Novels, Manga, and an Audiobook at Anime Expo
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Anime-Planet Partners With J-Novel Club to Kick Off Their Online Reading Portal
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KADOKAWA Dreamin’
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