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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Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahou: Light novel gets an anime adaptation

The anime adaptation of the light novel Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahou (The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest)…

Slayers shines in the latest issue of "Dragon Magazine" after 38 years

Today marks the end of an era for light novel fans. The iconic Dragon Magazine, which has been around for 38 years…

BOFURI: Light Novel comes to an end after 9 years

After 9 years since its publication, the light novel Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My…

Reborn as a Space Mercenary gets an anime adaptation

The novel “Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!” (Mezametara Saikyou Soubi to Uchuusenmochi Datta…

The Otome Heroine's Fight for Survival gets anime

Confirmed for fans: Anime adaptation of The Otome Heroine's Fight for Survival (Otome Game no Heroine de…

Ascendance of a Bookworm: New anime arc premieres in 2026

As we announced in 2023, the Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujou) light novel series will be adapted again into…

The best-selling light novels in Japan in 2024

The light novel market in Japan is booming in 2024, with stories captivating readers worldwide…

10 Light Novels Every Anime Fan Needs to Read

If you're an anime fan, you've probably wondered: "How can I delve even deeper into the stories that I love so much…"

Sakamoto Days: Novel announced for 2024

Fans of Sakamoto Days, the hit Weekly Shonen Jump series, can rejoice: a new novel, titled "Hitman Blues," is coming soon…

Rascal Does Not Dream: The light novel has come to an end

Fans of Rascal Does Not Dream (Seishun Buta Yarou) can celebrate and, at the same time, say goodbye to the story…

A History of the Romelia: Light novel gets anime adaptation

The official account of the 'Mag Comi' platform, from Mag Garden, announced that the light novel Romelia Senki: Maō o Taoshita…

Brazilian waifu in light novel surprises fans on social media

The author of the upcoming romantic comedy light novel Kasshoku Musume no Latina-san ni Ore no Karada ga Nerawarete iru…

Shogakukan launches Light Novel reading app with AI translation

The release of the Light Novels reading material is scheduled to take place in 2024.

Shirobuta Kizoku desu ga gets an anime adaptation

The light novel called Shirobuta Kizoku desu ga (Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From…

Magic Maker: Light novel gets anime adaptation

The light novel Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata (How to Perform Alternate World Magic) will be adapted into an anime. Being…

"Koujo Denka no Kateikyoushi": Light Novel gets anime adaptation

The production team or trailer has not yet been revealed.