Light Novel

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The Condemned Villainess will be adapted into an anime

The publisher TO Books has confirmed that the light novel The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time (Danzaisareta Akuyaku Reijō wa, Gyakkō-shite Kanpekina Akujo o Mezasu) will receive an anime adaptation

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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.

Light novel 'Even Given the Worthless' gets anime adaptation

Kodansha Comics publishes an English version of the manga adaptation.

Class no Daikirai: Light novel gets anime adaptation

The light novel romantic comedy, 'Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon Suru Koto ni Natta.' (I ended…

"The Eminence in Shadow" has sold 6 million copies

The popular Light Novel of "The Eminence in Shadow" (Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute) by authors Aizawa Daisuke and Touzai…

Meet Miyamoto Zekka, the new girl in the sequel to High School DxD

Miyamoto Zekka will be featured alongside the popular Rias.