Review of the light novel Kokoro Connect Volume 1 Hito Random by Sadanatsu Anda
Review is of the official English light novel release by J-Novel Club
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Kokoro Connect
AKA: ココロコネクト
AUTHOR: Sadanatsu Anda
ILLUSTRATOR: Shiromizakana
TRANSLATOR: Molly Lee
PUBLISHER (English): J-Novel Club
RELEASE DATE (English): August 22, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2qYXWMz
PUBLISHER (Japan): Famitsu Bunko (Enterbrain)
RELEASE DATE (Japan): January 30, 2010
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 11 (complete)
ANIME SERIES: 17 episodes covering up to volume 4
Review of the light novel Konosuba God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World Volume 5 by Natsume Akatsuki
Crimson Magic Clan, Let’s & Go!!
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Konosuba God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World
AKA: Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! この素晴らしい世界に祝福を!
AUTHOR: Natsume Akatsuki
ILLUSTRATOR: Kurone Mishima
TRANSLATOR: Kevin Steinbach
PUBLISHER (English): Yen On
RELEASE DATE (English): April 24, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2TfK3GL
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2u8hB0U
PUBLISHER (Japan): Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko
RELEASE DATE (Japan): September 1, 2014
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 15 (Most recent released November 1, 2018)
ANIME SERIES: 20 episodes + 2 OVAs (Covered volumes 1-4) (New movie coming in 2019)
Here are the Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of October 29 to November 4, 2018.
Another week where only 1 title manages to survive from last week. And a list that proves funny still sells very well!
*9. *6,505 **6,505 Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!? Vol.30
aka 六畳間の侵略者!?
aka Invaders of the Rokujouma https://www.novelupdates.com/series/rokujouma-no-shinryakusha/
Licensed for English release by J-Novel Club. They released volume 17 on November 4, 2018.
The 12 episode anime is available on Crunchyroll & licensed by Sentai Filmworks. It covered volume 1-6 & part of 7
*8. *7,205 **7,205 Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World Vol.2 https://myanimelist.net/manga/106602/
No English license for this series.
The manga is released by Viz
A 366 episode Anime based on the manga is available on Crunchyroll
*7. *7,446 *46,016 Delfinian Senki Gaiden Vol.3
aka ポーラの戴冠式-デルフィニア戦記外伝
aka Record of the Delfinian War Side Story
*5. *9,519 158,482 Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou Vol.8
aka ビブリア古書堂の事件手帖
aka The Case Records of the Biblia Secondhand Bookstore / Antiquarian Bookshop Biblia’s Case Files https://www.novelupdates.com/series/biblia-koshodou-no-jiken-techou/
No English license for the novels.
An 11 episode live-action adaptation is available on Crunchyroll
*3. 13,291 *13,291 Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! Extra: Ano Orokamono ni mo Kyakkou wo! Vol.4
aka この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！エクストラ あの愚か者にも脚光を！ https://www.novelupdates.com/series/ano-orokamono-ni-mo-kyakkou-wo/
Main series licensed by Yen On. No License for this spin-off.
*2. 26,113 *26,113 Knights & Magic Vol.9
aka ナイツ&マジック https://www.novelupdates.com/series/knights-magic/
No English license for the Light Novels. The manga is being released on Crunchyroll.
A 13 episode anime aired July-September 2017. Licensed for English release by Funimation. The anime covered up to the 5th volume of the light novel.
*1. 50,318 *50,318 Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! Vol.15
aka この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！
aka Konosuba God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World https://www.novelupdates.com/series/kono-subarashii-sekai-ni-shukufuku-o/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. They will be releasing the 7th volume December 11, 2018
22 episode anime series covering volumes 1-4 available on Crunchyroll. A feature film is coming in 2019. Based on information available, it might cover volume 5.
Review of the light novel Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life? Volume 1 by FUNA
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?
AKA: Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! 私、能力は平均値でって言ったよね!
AUTHOR: FUNA
ILLUSTRATOR: Itsuki Akata
TRANSLATOR:
PUBLISHER (English): Seven Seas
RELEASE DATE (English): June 12, 2018 (Paperback)
PURCHASE (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2SW1KuH
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2kwNEQP
PUBLISHER (Japan): Earth Star Novel
RELEASE DATE (Japan): May 14, 2016
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 8 (as of July 14, 2018)
ANIME SERIES: Announced. Most likely will release in 2019
Here are the Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of October 22-28, 2018.
Some new titles including a new #1!
10. *7,115 **7,115 Kawaikereba Hentai demo Suki ni Natte Kuremasu ka? Vol.6
aka 可愛ければ変態でも好きになってくれますか？
aka Would You Even Fall in Love with a Pervert as Long as She’s Cute?
No license for the light novels or manga
*9. *7,442 *77,750 Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Shiba Tatsuya Ansatsu Keikaku Vol.1
aka 魔法科高校の劣等生 司波達也暗殺計画
aka The Irregular at Magic High School Plan to Assassinate Tatsuya Shiba https://www.novelupdates.com/series/mahouka-koukou-no-rettousei/
Parent Series is licensed for English release by Yen On. They released Volume 9 September 18, 2018.
The manga is licensed for English release by Yen Press.
*8. *8,167 *14,080 Tokyo Ravens Vol.16
aka 東京レイヴンズ https://www.novelupdates.com/series/tokyo-ravens/
24 episode anime aired Oct 2013-March 2014. Was licensed for English release by Funimation. The anime covered volumes 1-7, excluding volume 5.
No English license for the light novels. The manga is available digitally in English from Bookwalker.
*6. *9,797 *17,213 Gamers! Vol.11
aka ゲーマーズ! https://www.novelupdates.com/series/gamers/
No English license for the light novels
12 episode anime aired July-September 2017. Streamed on Crunchyroll. Covered up to volume 5
*5. *9,963 *17,171 Date A Live: Encore Vol.8
aka デート・ア・ライブ アンコール https://www.novelupdates.com/series/date-a-live-encore/
No English license for this or the parent series.
22 +2 OVA episode anime series. Licensed for NA release by Funimation. The anime covered volume 1-7 of the light novel series. A 3rd season of the anime has been announced for 2019
Date A Live Encore is a novel series of short stories within the Date A Live universe.
*4. 10,552 *10,552 Hirano to Kagiura
aka ノベル 平野と鍵浦
*2. 11,487 148,963 Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou Vol.8
aka ビブリア古書堂の事件手帖
aka The Case Records of the Biblia Secondhand Bookstore / Antiquarian Bookshop Biblia’s Case Files https://www.novelupdates.com/series/biblia-koshodou-no-jiken-techou/
No English license for the novels.
Review of the light novel I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Volume 2 by Kisetsu Morita.
This is a review of the official English release by Yen On
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level
AKA: スライム倒して300年、知らないうちにレベルMAXになってました, Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level Max ni Nattemashita
AUTHOR: Kisetsu Morita
ILLUSTRATOR: Benio
TRANSLATOR: Taylor Engel
PUBLISHER (English): Yen On
RELEASE DATE (English): August 21, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2yMCFtZ
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2OlZPxf
PUBLISHER (Japan): GA Bunko
RELEASE DATE (Japan): April 14, 2017
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 8 (as of November 14, 2018)
ANIME SERIES: None
