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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.

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Episode 51 Anime Expo 2021 & More Light Novel Licenses

The Light Novel PodcastJul 25, 2021

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Episode 51 Anime Expo 2021 & More Light Novel Licenses

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!

Jul 25, 202101:16:59

Episode 50 Summer 2021 Anime Adapted from Light Novels

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

Jul 03, 202148:24

Episode 49 New Light Novel Licensing News Catch-Up

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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Jun 05, 202156:01

Episode 48 I Was Reincarnated As Evil Alice

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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May 10, 202115:26

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, 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

Apple: https://apple.co/3tRbzMK

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

Apr 25, 202101:46:40

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 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/

Apr 17, 202159:34

Episode 45 Emeth: Island of Golems

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!

Apr 11, 202127:04

Episode 44 Spring 2021 Anime Adapted from Light Novels

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!