The Light Novel Podcast

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 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOlDbl7DuvNpbtD7hH637A/join 🔷CONNECT WITH US! JUSTUS R. STONE'S TWITTER ► https://twitter.com/JustusRStone TERRENCE'S TWITTER ► https://mobile.twitter.com/GRNKRBY BIO'S TWITTER ► https://twitter.com/biogundam TOM'S TWITTER ► https://twitter.com/MaturePurple KYLE'S TWITTER ► https://twitter.com/Kyle_Castorena JEAN-LUC'S TWITTER ► https://twitter.com/jlchartier FLYZ'S TWITTER ►  https://twitter.com/AnimeFlyz 🎉Thanks for listening! #LightNovel #BookReview #LightNovelReview #LightNovels #lightnovelpodcast #podcast Channel mascot, Ciel, artwork by Cetriya - https://www.youtube.com/user/tkawaii 🎼Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com

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! Channel mascot, Ciel, artwork by Cetriya - https://www.youtube.com/user/tkawaii 🎼Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com

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

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 86

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 […]