Review of the light novel Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World Volume 7 by Tappei Nagatsuki
LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World
AKA: Re:Zero kara Hajimaru Isekai Seikatsu, Re: Life in a different world from zero, Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活
AUTHOR: Tappei Nagatsuki
ILLUSTRATOR: Shinichirou Otsuka
PUBLISHER (English): Yen On
RELEASE DATE (English): June 26, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): https://amzn.to/2R1XecE
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2IU9msn
PUBLISHER (Japan) MF Bunko J
RELEASE DATE (Japan): September 25, 2015
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date) 16 (+3 Short Story Volumes +2 Side Story Volumes)
ANIME SERIES: 25 episodes (aired April-September 2016) Covers material from volumes 1-9
*6. *7,059 54,074 Accel World Vol.23 https://www.novelupdates.com/series/accel-world/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 15 releases Sept 18, 2018.
24 episode anime (+2 OVAs) Licensed for English release by Viz. Adapted volumes 1-4 of the light novels. A feature film was also released, and was an original story by novelist Reki Kawahara. View the Light Novels, Manga, and Anime on Amazon
*2. *9,383 *9,383 Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Memory Records Vol.3
The spin-off light novel series of the Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor series
MAIN SERIES – aka Akashic Records of the Bastard Magical Instructor https://www.novelupdates.com/series/akashic-records-of-the-bastard-magical-instructor/
No English license for the light novels.
The manga is licensed for English release by Seven Seas. Volume 4 releases in August.
Anime adaptation – 12 episodes. Licensed in NA by Funimation. View the Manga and Anime on Amazon
*1. 11,999 11,999 High School DxD: Harem-ou Memorial
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the High School DxD series https://www.novelupdates.com/series/high-school-dxd/
No English license for the light novels.
The manga is licensed for English release by Yen Press. Volume 10 released in December.
Anime adaptation – 36 episodes + 4 OVAs. Licensed in NA by Funimation. Available on Crunchyroll. The anime has covered volumes 1-7 & part of 8. The 4th anime season, High School DxD Hero is scheduled for an April 2018 release. View the Manga and Anime on Amazon
Review of the light novel So I’m a Spider, So What? Volume 2 by Okina Baba
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: So I’m a Spider, So What?
AKA: Kumo Desu ga Nani ka?, 蜘蛛ですが、なにか?, So I’m a spider, what about it?
AUTHOR: Okina Baba
ILLUSTRATOR: Tsukasa Kiryu
TRANSLATOR: Jenny McKeon
PUBLISHER (English): Yen On
RELEASE DATE (English): March 27, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2IfSJIe
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2oDbwUz
PUBLISHER (Japan): Kadokawa Books
RELEASE DATE (Japan): March 10, 2016
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 9 (most recent volume released July 10, 2018)
ANIME SERIES: Announced
Review of the light novel Sword Art Online Volume 13 Alicization Dividing by Reki Kawahara
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Sword Art Online
AKA: ソードアート・オンライン, SAO, Alicization Arc
AUTHOR: Reki Kawahara
ILLUSTRATOR: Abec
TRANSLATOR: Stephen Paul
PUBLISHER (English): Yen On
RELEASE DATE (English): April 24, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2DtuXJX
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2DO27Ps
PUBLISHER (Japan): Dengeki Bunko
RELEASE DATE (Japan): August 10, 2013
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 20 (most recent release September 17, 2017)
ANIME SERIES: 49 episodes covering volumes 1-7 (with some material from volume 8)
Upcoming 52 episodes covering the Alicization Arc (at least volumes 9-18)
Review of the light novel Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Volume 1 by Yoshinobu Akita
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Sorcerous Stabber Orphen The Wayward Journey
AKA: Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi , 魔術士オーフェンはぐれ旅
AUTHOR: Yoshinobu Akita
ILLUSTRATOR: Yuuya Kusaka
TRANSLATOR: Andrew Hodgson
PUBLISHER (English): J-Novel Club
RELEASE DATE (English): August 26, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2D77he7
PUBLISHER (Japan): TO Books (Fujimi Shobo)
RELEASE DATE (Japan): September 2011 via TO Books (May 1994 via Fujimi Shobo)
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 20 (Fujimi Release) (TO Books released 10 books which each contained 2 volumes) (complete)
ANIME SERIES: 2 seasons of anime. Season 1 (24 episodes) October 1998-March 1999. Season 2 (23 episodes) October 1999-March 2000. Season 1 roughly covered the 1st volume. Season 2 was original material.
Here are the Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of September 3-9, 2018.
There’s a new series hitting the Top 10 this week, which I always find fun. It shares a bond with a previous series that has regularly visited the Top 10 Light Novel List.
Sorry it’s getting posted later than usual. But hey, better late than never, right?
*5. *4,732 136,829 Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Vol.26
aka The Irregular at Magic High School https://www.novelupdates.com/series/mahouka-koukou-no-rettousei/
Licensed by Yen On. Volume 9 releasing September 18, 2018
26 episode Anime covered volume 1-7 excluding volume 5. Available on Crunchyroll
*3. 10,365 *10,365 Hataraku Maou-sama! Vol.19
aka The Devil is a Part-Timer! https://www.novelupdates.com/series/hataraku-maou-sama/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 11 released August 21, 2018.
13 episode anime aired April-June 2013 & covered volumes 1-2
*1. 23,937 *23,937 Accel World Vol.23 https://www.novelupdates.com/series/accel-world/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 15 releases Sept 18, 2018.
24 episode anime (+2 OVAs) Licensed for English release by Viz. Adapted volumes 1-4 of the light novels. A feature film was also released, and was an original story by novelist Reki Kawahara.
Review of the light novel Otorimonogatari (Monogatari Volume 11) by Nisioisin
Yeah, this one turned into more of a discussion video, but it’s still pretty much spoiler-free.
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Otorimonogatari
AKA: Monogatari Series, 物語シリーズ, 囮物語
AUTHOR: Nisioisin
ILLUSTRATOR: VOFAN
PUBLISHER (English): Vertical
RELEASE DATE (English): August 28, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2PBxYcc
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2Luin0L
PUBLISHER (Japan): Kodansha Box
RELEASE DATE (Japan): June 29, 2011
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 24 (most recent released June 14, 2018)
ANIME SERIES: 97 TV episodes. Kizumonogatari was adapted over 3 films
