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Light Novel Podcast
A program dedicated to Light Novels from Japan. Features news, reviews, interviews, and insight into the growing market which serves as the basis for many popular manga and anime.
Early July saw Anime Expo 2021 Online where J-Novel Club announced a bunch of new light novel licenses. Not to be outdone, Yen Press and Seven Seas had their own Twitter event to announce their own set of new releases. So here we are, letting you know all the new light novel series you can look forward to later this year!
Welcome to another episode of the light novel podcast. We're talking about the summer 2021 Anime season and all the series/movies adapted from light novels.
0:00 Intro Summer 2021 Anime
1:14 Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 2nd Season Part 2
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
3:23 Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta... X
My Next Life as a Villainess
5:48 Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei
The Honor Student at Magic High School
Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki
8:57 How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru.
15:40 The Detective is Already Dead
Bokutachi no Remake
22:02 Remake our Life!
Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life: Isekai ni Tsukurou Drugstore
28:34 Cheat Pharmacist's Slow Life: Making a Drugstore in Another World
31:00 Seirei Gensouki
Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
37:41 Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
A lot of light novel licenses have been announced in the past few weeks, and we're getting caught up! Tentai Books, Yen On, and Seven Seas all have new series coming!
Tentai Books Licenses Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer
https://bit.ly/3fZw4T7
Yen Press Announces 4 New Light Novels, 5 Manga, and a TRPG Book
https://bit.ly/3w1FKC8
Yen Press Announces 4 New Light Novels
https://bit.ly/3xdsCtR
Seven Seas Licenses Planet of the Orcs
https://bit.ly/3cDtMab
Seven Seas Licenses I’m The Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire
https://bit.ly/3uVFGCg
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In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast the crew discuss I Reincarnated As Evil Alice, So the Only Thing I’m Courting Is Death! A one-shot title from Cross Infinite World.
MAIN DISCUSSION
TITLE: I Reincarnated As Evil Alice, So the Only Thing I’m Courting Is Death!
AKA: 悪役アリスに転生したので、恋も仕事も放棄します！ — “Akuyaku Alice ni Tensei Shita node, Koi mo Shigoto mo Houki Shimasu!”
AUTHOR: Chii Kurusu — 来栖千依
ILLUSTRATOR: Minato Yaguchi — ヤグチミナト
TRANSLATOR: Emma Schumacker
PUBLISHER (English): Cross Infinite World
RELEASE DATE (English): December 18, 2020
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): https://amzn.to/3778EqJ
PURCHASE (Google Play): https://bit.ly/2SAkkwZ
PURCHASE (Bookwalker): https://bit.ly/3q3JqjU
PURCHASE (Kobo): https://bit.ly/3bcaAPY
PURCHASE (Apple): https://apple.co/3vPEAc7
PUBLISHER (Japan): This was licensed with the author directly from their Shōsetsuka ni Narō posts.
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): N/A (Complete)
ANIME SERIES: None
SYNOPSIS: Struck by a car while saving a kitten, I died and reincarnated as the heroine of Evil Alice’s Lover, my absolute favorite otome game. But before I could even enjoy my new life as Alice, I remembered something important. Even though this is a game about dating, there are so many bad endings, it won the award for “Deadliest Game of the Year”!
I’m not allowed to fall in love if I want to live?! But the death flags just keep coming!
Packed with suspense and romance, this is the story of my gothic romantic comedy!
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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, John Sinclair: Demon Hunter, and Jessica Bannister, all German pulp series, are their first titles. What was behind Pulp's creation? What are the plans going forward for this new pulp novel publisher? Some background on the launch titles and how people can start reading them NOW!
Perry Rhodan NEO
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3nknKz3
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3dRtkFW
Google: https://bit.ly/3gEBZxA
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John Sinclair: Demon Hunter
Amazon: https://amzn.to/32MszI6
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3sQnHwa
Google: https://bit.ly/3xj4FSJ
Apple: https://apple.co/3gzEGQU
Jessica Bannister
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tUM0um
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3xq6bCz
Google: https://bit.ly/2QXDCeI
Apple: https://apple.co/3aFKhkP
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 are 6 series in total, with a mix of fantasy, isekai, reincarnation and Slice of Life!
SERIES DISCUSSED
Reincarnated as the Piggy Duke: This Time I’m Gonna Tell Her How I Feel!
by Rhythm Aida with Illustrations by nauribon
豚公爵に転生したから、今度は君に好きと言いたい
The Sidekick Never Gets the Girl, Let Alone the Protag’s Sister!
by Toshizo with Illustrations by U35
親友モブの俺に主人公の妹が惚れるわけがない
Guide to the Perfect Otaku Girlfriend: Roomies and Romance
by Rin Murakami with Illustrations by Mako Tatekawa
同棲から始まるオタク彼女の作りかた
The Emperor’s Lady-in-Waiting Is Wanted as a Bride
by Kanata Satsuki with Illustrations by Yoru Ichige
皇帝つき女官は花嫁として望まれ中
Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire♀
by Hayaken with Illustrations by Nagu
英雄王、武を極めるため転生す ～そして、世界最強の見習い騎士♀～
Villainess: Reloaded! ~Blowing Away Bad Ends with Modern Weapons~
by 616th Special Information Battalion with Illustrations by Wuhuo
どうしても破滅したくない悪役令嬢が現代兵器を手にした結果がこれです
https://englishlightnovels.com/2021/04/02/j-novel-club-announces-the-acquisition-of-six-new-titles-at-april-2021-livestream/
In this episode, the light novel podcast talks about Emeth: Island of Golems. This fantasy adventure title is released official in English by Cross Infinite World. It was the Grand Prize Winner of the 3rd Square Enix Novels' Award. The authors, Souki Tsukishima and Tora Tsukishima, have served as writers for games and novels, such as Final Fantasy Type 0 -The Last Truth-, Final Fantasy Agito, Imaginary Range, Root Double, Ingress the Animation, and more! For the Cross Infinite release of Emeth, they commisioned all new artwork by Mura Karuki.
MAIN DISCUSSION
TITLE: emeth: Island of Golems
AKA: emeth～人形遣いの島～ — “emeth~ ningyotsukai no shima ~”
AUTHOR: Souki Tsukishima, Tora Tsukishima
ILLUSTRATOR: Mura Karuki
TRANSLATOR: Charis Messier
PUBLISHER (English): Cross Infinite World
RELEASE DATE (English): November 5, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): https://amzn.to/36rCJx0
PURCHASE (Google Play): https://bit.ly/3mrDIa4
PURCHASE (Bookwalker): https://bit.ly/31Oib26
PUBLISHER (Japan): Square Enix
RELEASE DATE (Japan): March 2007
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 1
ANIME SERIES: None
SYNOPSIS: “Creating Life”—such power is blasphemy against God.
In emeth’s world, the manufacturing of Golems—automatic dolls that move according to human will—has become the norm. This sets the stage for an epic adventure against the backdrop of St. Rollins Archipelago, where the Torah Church presides over all creation and operation of these Golems.
Step into the story through the perspective of Cliff, a boy living in the slums of a Torah-controlled island who so fervently wants to become a Golem Tamer that he has begun to illegally build one. His mundane world is suddenly shattered one day when he crosses paths with a mysterious girl. This meeting sets the gears in motion for a thrilling journey involving powerful Golems, corruption, and the very fate of the island itself!
The Spring 2021 anime season is upon us! In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast, we're discussing the anime coming out this season that are being adapted from light novels!
Also in this episode, we welcome a new member to the podcast!
NEWS
Cross Infinite World Licenses Romance of the Imperial Capital Kotogami
https://bit.ly/3dNSUL9
Cross Infinite World Licenses Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin
https://bit.ly/2PSRcj6
MAIN DISCUSSION
The Slime Diaries
So I'm a Spider, So What?! Season 2
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega
Super Club
Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life!
Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose
Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level
Combatants Will Be Dispatched!
Pretty Boy Detective Club
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This episode of The Light Novel Podcast is a little different. The gang become heroes of their own isekai story using AI Dungeon. Yup, we’re gonna face Demon Lords and a whole lot more and in the end, make the world…? You can have your own adventure with AI Dungeon: https://play.aidungeon.io/main/landing CAST BiogundamJean-LucKyleTerrenceMirage
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Wow, probably the fastest new episode ever! This time, the podcast is talking about new light novel licenses from Seven Seas and Tentai books! Amazingly, none of these three new titles are isekai or reincarnation stories! (cue celebratory music). Isekai Video Links Bio Mentioned Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MWN1_we5Ig Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDBbQ96pm6s […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, Biogundam takes over the hosting duties while Justus takes some time off. The group discusses the recent licensing announcements from Seven Seas, Yen On, and J-Novel Club
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are saying goodbye to 2020 by talking about our favorite light novel reads from the previous year, as well as talking about some light novel series we’re looking forward to reading in 2021! NEWS Yen On Licenses 3 New Light Novel Series
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we’re talking about some news that’s happened since our last episode. The 2021 edition of Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi (Kono Rano) was released. This yearly ranking of light novels is interesting for a number of reason! Also, we had J-Novel Club and Seven Seas announce some […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are talking about Tentai Book’s premier title, There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could be Popular, Right? We’ll be keeping our discussion to just the first volume. This is a School Slice of Life Romance Comedy title. There will be SPOILERS! We’re also covering […]
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 titles coming from Tentai Books, Cross Infinite World, Yen On, and J-Novel Club. Overall there is a decent variety with the usual Isekai and fantasy titles, but […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode we’re talking about the first 4 volumes of Reki Kawahara’s light novel series, Accel World! These are the books that were covered by the anime. There are plenty of spoilers, so be prepared. And, because it’s Reki Kawahara, we also get off topic talking a bit about […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Several months ago, we asked you what series we should do a follow-up episode to. It’s taken us a while, but we’re here with the first one, Infinite Dendrogram! This J-Novel Club series is a really strong entry into the whole VRMMO Light Novel scene. We’re discussing volumes 4 to […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! On this episode we are discussing the recent light novel licenses that were announced on Twitter and during the Anime Expo Lite online event. In total, twenty-two light novel series/spin-offs/one-shots were announced! Prepare to hear the tortured cries of your wallet! The light novel announcements came from Cross Infinite World, […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! On this episode we are discussing the series, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom. This series is being released in English by J-Novel Club. They initially released it as a digital-only series, but with its growing popularity and now an anime, it is getting a […]
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time the Light Novel Podcast is chatting with special guest, Alejandro de Vicente, the owner of new light novel licenser, Tentai Books. We discuss what brought him to light novels, the light novel scene in Spain (where he lives), the two titles he’s launching […]
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time the Light Novel Podcast is covering the new licenses for English release that were announced at the end of April. There are titles from J-Novel Club, Seven Seas, Cross Infinite World, and Tentai Books! In total, ten new light novel series were announced! […]
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time the Light Novel Podcast is covering the series, Strike the Blood! This ongoing magical-high school series featuring teens with super-powers granted either through magic or vampirification has inspired numerous seasons of anime, several manga adaptations and spin-offs, and countless pieces of merchandise. Yeah, […]
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time we’re discussing Yuu Kamiya’s light novel series, No Game No Life. This one is being officially released in English by Yen On. We’ll be focusing on the first three volumes, because that’s what the anime was based on. But we can’t help but […]
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time, we’re talking about the seires, JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World. We’ll be covering the first volume and its sequel, Summer. It obviously contains some mature and sensitive topics, so it’s best to use some discretion as to whether you […]
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Since 2019 came to an end, we decided to postpone JK Haru and instead take a look back at our favorite reads of 2019 and talk a little about some light novels we’re looking forward to in 2020. Here’s the link for the survey mentioned in the podcast. To […]
Welcome to another episode of the Light Novel Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing the light novel licensing announcements made at Anime NYC 2019! Quite a number of new light novels were announced, and J-Novel Club even announced a brand new light novel imprint! NEWS Fortune Quest Light Novel Series ends after 30 year run […]
Welcome to another episode of the Light Novel Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing the light novel series Arifureta From Commonplace to World’s Strongest. This one is released in eBook via J-Novel Club and in print by Seven Seas. NEWS GENERAL NEWs Invaders of the Rokujouma!? Novels’ Kickstarter Ends With US$165,811 (3:00) https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-11-07/invaders-of-the-rokujouma-novels-kickstarter-ends-with-usd165811/.153020 NOVELS FROM […]
Welcome to another episode of the Light Novel Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing the light novel series A Sister’s All You Need. It’s released officially in English by Yen On. NEWS GENERAL LIGHT NOVEL NEWS Boys Love Light Novel Label Platinum Bunko Ceases Publication My Sister, My Writer Manga Ends With 4th Compiled Volume […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! On this edition of the podcast we’re discussing the light novel series The Faraway Paladin. This one is released in English by J-Novel Club. It’s an isekai series with a very “High Fantasy” feel. NEWS Cross Infinite World Licenses Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- My Next Life as […]
Hey there Light Novel Podcast listeners! The month of July brought us the largest anime convention in North America, Anime Expo! It’s where most of the companies involved in the anime, manga, and light novel business gather to meet fans and announce their upcoming projects. There were fifteen light novels announced at Anime Expo from […]
Hey there Light Novel Podcast listeners! We’ve been doing this podcast thing for over a year now, so on this episode we decided to do something totally different! We’re playing a game that was created by a few of our member. I’ll post the rules and options under the “Main Discussion” header. CAST Justus R. […]
On this episode of the Light Novel Podcast we’re discussing the light novel series, The Saga of Tanya the Evil. This one is released in English by Yen On and has had an anime adaptation and feature film adapted from the books. It’s an interesting tale of a sociopathic Japanese HR department head who, upon […]
Hello light novel fans! Welcome to another episode of the Light Novel Podcast. Tonight we’re talking about a less than serious isekai series, Konosuba! God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World. This series is released in English by Yen On. We’ll be focusing our discussion on the first 4 volumes of Konosuba, as this is what […]
Hey there light novel fans! On this episode of the Light Novel Podcast we’re discussing the isekai series, Overlord. Now this one has had 3 cours of anime, covering up to volume 9 of the light novel series. In this episode, we’re focusing on the first 3 volumes of the Overlord series. CAST Justus R. […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode we’re delving into the first four volumes of the light novel series, The Rising of the Shield Hero! This one currently has an anime airing on Crunchyroll and it’s cause a fair share of controversy. CAST Justus R. Stone Bio-Gundam Flyz Terrence Jean-Luc NEWS The Light Novel […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode we’re delving into the first 3 volumes of the Yen On series, Psycome. This series, also dubbed Psycho Love Comedy, is complete at 6 volumes in English. It’s one of the first light novel series Yen On picked up that wasn’t also supported by an anime and/or […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! After a Winter Holiday break, we’re back with a new episode! This time, to say a final farewell to 2018, we’re each listing our Top 3 light novel reads of 2018. Then we are taking a look ahead at 2019. There’s already some licensing news starting, but we thought we’d […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Tonight we’re discussing the latest English offering of Nisioisin, Katanagatari. This one is being released in English by Vertical. It’s the tale of two unique individuals seeking out twelve even more unique katanas. You can leave your comment on the YouTube video here – https://youtu.be/5LLFJXD3pQE CAST Justus R. Stone Jean-Luc […]
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 out of Anime NYC last month. The second is the announcement of J-Novel Club’s first round of manga titles. Especially one that has us feeling like a […]
In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast, we talk about the long-running series, A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index) by Kazuma Kamachi. Between the original series and its sequel, New Testament, it has nearly 50 volumes in Japan. Unfortunately, we are a ways behind in the English market, having not yet completed […]
WARNING This podcast is about the light novel series, Goblin Slayer. It will contain discussions about the topics of rape and violence. Listener discretion advised. We will be comparing how the light novel, manga, and anime cover the mature content in Goblin Slayer in different ways. We’ll also discuss the controversy that surrounded the first […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! This is a very special episode as we have our first guest! Sam Pinansky, the head-honcho at J-Novel Club, talks to us about all aspects of the light novel industry, including anime, different funding models, and moving from eBooks into print! And there might just be some news about a […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we’re talking about the upcoming Fall 2018 anime schedule, and specifically about the anime based on light novels! Notes will be further updated soon… I’m just quickly uploading this before I go to work 😉 Cast Justus R. Stone BioGundam Terrence Kyle Jean-Luc News Coming Soon… Series […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! On this episode we are talking about the light novel series How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom! This series is brought to us in English by J-Novel Club. It’s an isekai series that focuses more on kingdom building and politics. It sounds dry, but it’s a really well done […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to Podcast #7. In this episode, we’re talking about the fantasy series, Is it Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon (known as Danmachi for short). The series follows a young, naive, boy who travels to the great city of Orario in order to become an adventurer […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast Listeners! Welcome to Episode 6, where we are focusing on the J-Novel Club title, Infinite Dendrogram! This VRMMO light novel has become a favorite for a number of us on the podcast, so we’re pretty excited to share it with you! To keep the podcast from spiraling into a 5+ hours […]
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to this special second part podcast covering the light novel announcements from Anime Expo. This time, we’re covering the announcements made by Vertical, Yen On, and Seven Seas. Cast Justus R. Stone Flyz Jean-Luc Kyle C. Series Discussed SEVEN SEAS Classroom of the Elite Spring or summer 2019 […]
Hello Listeners! On this episode, we’re going over all the major announcements J-Novel Club made at Anime Expo on July 5, 2018. They announced eight new light novel licenses, and also had some other big news! We discuss it all in this episode! Cast in this Episode Justus R. Stone Bio-Gundam Terrence Tom News Well, […]
Hey there podcast listeners! On this episode we are talking about the upcoming Anime Expo! We are guaranteed 10 new light novel licenses this weekend. But odds are, we could see upwards of 20+ new light novel titles being brought to the English market. So we thought we’d each pick a few titles that we […]
Show Notes Hey there podcast listeners! On this episode we are discussing the first 4 volumes of the slice-of-life/action/supernatural battles light novel series The Devil is a Part-Timer! Cast in this Episode Justus R. Stone Kyle C. Jean-Luc (JL) Terrence Topics Discussed NEWS Rikako Akiyoshi interview on Justus’ YouTube Channel J-Novel Club has a ton […]
Show Notes It’s time for the second episode of the Light Novel Podcast! This week, we’re talking about the first two arcs of Sword Art Online – Aincrad and Fairy Dance. We thought we should break this series up so the podcast didn’t go too long. And even with only talking about two parts of […]
Show Notes: Hi Everyone! Welcome to the first episode of the Light Novel Podcast! This episode is mainly an introduction to the voices you’ll be hearing in the future, what brought us into the light novel fandom, and some general thoughts on what light novels are, and why they matter! Cast in this episode Justus […]