Light Novel
Check out the main news about Light Novels, the Japanese literature genre that has grown the most in recent years, both in Japan and in Brazil. Light novel adaptations into anime and much more.
Re:Zero surpasses 16 million copies worldwide
The light novel Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World has reached 16 million copies in worldwide circulation, including digital sales. This information was released by Kadokawa, along with…
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Re:Zero surpasses 16 million copies worldwide
The light novel Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World has reached 16 million copies in circulation worldwide…
No Game No Life returns with volume 13 after hiatus
After a long hiatus, the light novel No Game No Life returns with new developments. Written by Yuu Kamiya, the work…
The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage’s Gets Anime Adaptation
Publisher Kadokawa has confirmed that the light novel The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World (Arafō…
86: Eighty Six | New sci-fi film by Asato Asato is revealed
The author of 86: Eighty Six, Asato Asato, has revealed her new science fiction light novel titled The Yaebuki Agency:…
The Condemned Villainess will be adapted into an anime
Publisher TO Books has confirmed that the light novel The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time (Danzaisareta Akuyaku Reijō wa,…
Within the Villainess is getting an anime adaptation set to premiere in 2027
Kadokawa has confirmed that the light novel Within the Villainess (Akuyaku Reijo no Naka no Hito), written by Makiburo and…
Kadokawa is seeking foreign Isekai authors for light novels
Kadokawa Publishing is expanding its horizons to revitalize the Japanese publishing market. Recently, the company held a Light Novel contest…
Reiichi Saegusa: Reading 18+ novels improves writing in battle scenes
Light novel author Reiichi Saegusa shocked the internet by revealing his unusual technique for writing battles. According to him,…
Write your Light Novel in NOVELOUS Worlds 2026
The website MyAnimeList and Honeyfeed have announced the return of the NOVELOUS Worlds 2026 writing contest. With the support of…
Top-selling light novels in Japan (January 1-12, 2026)
Oricon has released the weekly ranking of best-selling light novels in Japan, for the week of January 12th…
Ryota 2 gets official cover and release date
Yesterday (August 30th), during MPEG Fest, the publisher MPEG revealed the official cover of “Ryota: Book 2 – Clash at…”
Mamoru Hosoda will release a novel of Toki o Kakeru Shoujo
The acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda surprises again by personally adapting his classic film Toki o Kakeru Shoujo (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time)..
The Beginning After the End goes on hiatus before the final arc
Currently, The Beginning After the End (TBATE) is one of the most popular novels on the Tapas platform. However, fans will need…
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure gets a new spin-off coming in 2025
Attention, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure fans: a new spin-off of the franchise is on its way, promising to expand the universe even further…
Netflix's Cowboy Bebop actress still dreams of a second season
Hope for Cowboy Bebop? In recent years, Netflix has carved out a niche for itself in the world of live-action anime adaptations, hitting the mark with…
Publication of Mushoku Tensei is interrupted by Panini
Bad news for fans of the Mushoku Tensei light novel in Brazil. The publisher Panini has officially announced the suspension of…