Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of January 21-27 2019

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 by Justus R. Stone

Here are the Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of January 21-27 2019.
List taken from My Anime List – https://myanimelist.net/news/56846577

10. *4,923 **4,923 Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Vol.20
aka 無職転生～異世界行ったら本気だす～
aka Jobless Reincarnation ~ It will be All Out if I Go to Another World ~
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/mushoku-tensei-ln/
Licensed for English release by Seven Seas. Volume 1 releases digitally April 4 & in print May 21

*9. *5,228 *35,862 Yakusoku no Neverland: Mama-tachi no Tsuisoukyoku
aka 約束のネバーランド ~ママたちの追想曲~
aka The Promised Neverland – Mama’s Reflection Song
No license for the light novels. This is the 2nd light novel volume based on the manga
The manga is licensed for English release by Viz.
An anime adaptation is currently airing.

*8. *5,498 *37,664 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria Vol.11
aka ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか外伝ソード・オラトリア
aka Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon On the Side Sword Oratoria
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/dungeon-ni-deai-o-motomeru-no-wa-machigatte-iru-darou-ka-gaiden-sword-oratoria/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. They will be releasing volume 8 February 19, 2019
Had a 12 episode anime series which covered volumes 1-4

*7. *5,994 **5,994 Gate Season 2: Jieitai Kanoumi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri Vol.3
aka ゲートSEASON2 自衛隊彼の海にて、斯く戦えり

https://www.novelupdates.com/series/gate-jietai-kare-no-chi-nite-kaku-tatakeri/
No license for the light novels of either the original series or this series.
A 24 episode anime adapted the first 5 volumes of the original series.

*6. *7,324 **7,324 Ansatsusha de Aru Ore no Status ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi no da ga Vol.3
aka 暗殺者である俺のステータスが勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが
aka My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/my-status-as-an-assassin-obviously-exceeds-the-heros/
No English License for the light novels

*5. *7,772 **7,772 World Teacher: Isekaishiki Kyouiku Agent Vol.10
aka ワールド・ティーチャー異世界式教育エージェント
aka World Teacher – Other World Style Education & Agent
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/world-teacher-other-world-style-education-agent-ln/
No English license for the light novels

*4. *8,053 *13,195 Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Memory Records Vol.4
aka ロクでなし魔術講師と追想日誌
aka Memory Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
Spin-off of the series Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
No License for the light novels
The manga of the main series is licensed by Seven Seas. They will be releasing the 6th volume in April 2019

*3. *8,551 **8,551 Izure Saikyou no Renkinjutsushi? Vol.4
aka いずれ最強の錬金術師？
aka Someday Will I Be the Greatest Alchemist?
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/someday-will-i-be-the-greatest-alchemist/
No English license for the Light Novels

*2. 22,411 *22,411 Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi Vol.6
aka とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ
aka Regarding the Display of an Outrageous Skill Which Has Incredible Powers
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/tondemo-skill-de-isekai-hourou/
No English License for the Light Novels

*1. 44,485 *44,485 Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e Vol.10
aka ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ
aka Classroom of the Elite
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/youkoso-jitsuryoku-shijou-shugi-no-kyoushitsu-e/
Licensed for English release by Seven Seas. Volume 1 is available digitally & comes out in print May 7.

Psycome Volume 3 Light Novel Review

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 by Justus R. Stone

Review of the light novel Psycome (Psycho Love Comedy) Volume 3 Murder Naiden and the Fatal Final by Mizuki Mizushiro
Review is of the official English release of the light novel series by Yen On

📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Psycome
AKA: Psycho Love Comedy, サイコメ
AUTHOR: Mizuki Mizushiro
ILLUSTRATOR: Namanie
PUBLISHER (English): Yen On
TRANSLATOR: Nicole Wilder
RELEASE DATE (English): February 21, 2017
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): https://amzn.to/2ta329M
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2MTgbxa

PUBLISHER (Japan): Famitsu Bunko
RELEASE DATE (Japan): August 30, 2013
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 6 (complete) +1 Short Story volume
ANIME SERIES: None

Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of January 14-20 2019

Posted on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Justus R. Stone

Here are the Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of January 14-20 2019

10. *4,484 **6,953 Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saiseijutsu Vol.3
aka 天才王子の赤字国家再生術
aka The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (Hey, How About Treason?)
Ranked 4th place on the New Work ranking in Kono Light Novel Ga Sugoi 2019
An English license for the light novels was recently announced by Yen On. Volume 1 is currently slated for August 2019

*9. *4,492 *13,967 Ookami to Koushinryou Vol.21
aka 狼と香辛料
aka Spice and Wolf
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/ookami-to-koushinryou/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. They have released up to volume 20 in English
Had 2 anime seasons. Season 1 covered volumes 1-2 & Season 2 covered volumes 5-6

*8. *4,973 **4,973 Ikinokori Renkinjutsushi wa Machi de Shizuka ni Kurashitai Vol.5
aka 生き残り錬金術師は街で静かに暮らしたい
aka The Survived Alchemist with a Dream of Quiet Town Life
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-last-surviving-alchemist-wants-to-live-quietly-in-the-city/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. The first volume will release later this year.
The manga is licensed by Yen Press

*7. *4,992 *20,928 Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? Vol.10
aka 蜘蛛ですが、なにか？
aka So I’m a Spider, So What?
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/kumo-desu-ga-nani-ka/
The light novels are licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 5 is coming March19, 2019
The manga are licensed for English release by Yen Press
An Anime is currently in production

*6. *5,142 **5,142 Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Memory Records Vol.4
aka ロクでなし魔術講師と追想日誌
aka Memory Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
Spin-off of the series Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
No License for the light novels
The manga of the main series is licensed by Seven Seas. They will be releasing the 6th volume in April 2019

*5. *5,583 207,054 Sword Art Online Vol.21
aka ソードアート・オンライン
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/sword-art-online/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 15 released December 18, 2018
New season of the anime is currently airing, covering the Alicization Arc.
First new volume since September 2017
First new material not covered in the webnovel – First original material since 2008

*4. *6,153 **6,153 Sengoku Komachi Kuroutan Vol.10
aka 戦国小町苦労譚
aka Chronicles of The Hardships of Komachi in The Sengoku Era
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/chronicles-of-the-hardships-of-komachi-in-the-sengoku-era/
No English license for the light novel series

*3. *6,746 *30,634 Yakusoku no Neverland: Mama-tachi no Tsuisoukyoku
aka 約束のネバーランド ~ママたちの追想曲~
aka The Promised Neverland – Mama’s Reflection Song
No license for the light novels. This is the 2nd light novel volume based on the manga
The manga is licensed for English release by Viz.
An anime adaptation is currently airing.

*2. *9,206 *26,435 Eromanga-sensei Vol.11
aka エロマンガ先生
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/ero-manga-sensei/
No English license for the light novels
The manga is licensed for English release by Dark Horse Comics
Had a 12 episode anime which aired April-June 2017 + an OVA which just released.
The anime covered the first 3 volumes.

*1. 21,802 *32,166 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria Vol.11
aka ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか外伝ソード・オラトリア
aka Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon On the Side Sword Oratoria
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/dungeon-ni-deai-o-motomeru-no-wa-machigatte-iru-darou-ka-gaiden-sword-oratoria/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. They will be releasing volume 8 February 19, 2019
Had a 12 episode anime series which covered volumes 1-4

Masquerade and the Nameless Women Light Novel Review

Posted on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Justus R. Stone

Review of the light novel Masquerade and the Nameless Women by Eiji Mikage
This review is of the official English release from Vertical
The author of The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria gives us a twisted murder mystery novel!

📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Masquerade and the Nameless Women
AKA: 殺人鬼探偵の捏造美学, Satsujinki tantei no netsuzō bigaku, The Serial Killer Detective’s Fabricated Aesthetic, Masquerade’s Fabricated Aesthetic, The Serial Killer Detective
AUTHOR: Eiji Mikage
ILLUSTRATOR: N/A
PUBLISHER (English): Vertical
TRANSLATOR: Daniel Morales
RELEASE DATE (English): January 29, 2019
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): https://amzn.to/2t8TXOw
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2Anfp6G

PUBLISHER (Japan): Kodansha
RELEASE DATE (Japan): November 22, 2017
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 1 (complete?)
ANIME SERIES: None

Light Novel Releases for February 2019

Posted on February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 by Justus R. Stone

Here are all the light novels releasing during the month of February 2019.
There’s over 30! volumes being released this month, with a bunch of new series premieres and J-Novel Club entering the print market!

FEBRUARY 2
Arifureta From Commonplace to World’s Strongest Zero Volume 2
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2SfT4Ce

FEBRUARY 4
Serei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles Volume 3
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2WyeOsj

FEBRUARY 5
Boogiepop Omnibus Volume 2 (contains volumes 4-6)
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2GdQ6Yr
Purchase from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2ToVQlZ

Toradora Volume 4
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2UwyKK1
Purchase from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2WArBdR

Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Print Edition) Volume 9
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2Tqy6h1
Purchase from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2MJnNlQ

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord (Print Edition) Volumes 1-2
Purchase Vol. 1 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2WAdd5k
Purchase Vol. 1 from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2CSSGzy
Purchase Vol. 2 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2WzORbx
Purchase Vol. 2 from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2sWoe37

In Another World With My Smartphone (Print Edition) Volumes 1-2
Purchase Vol. 1 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2Tqyegv
Purchase Vol. 1 from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2CYDKQt
Purchase Vol. 2 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2MIUaB7
Purchase Vol. 2 from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2RXiLbf

FEBRUARY 7
Classroom of the Elite Volume 1 (Digital Edition)
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2GdHTU8

My Next Life as a Villainess All Routes Lead to Doom Volume 2
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2TkoHHU

FEBRUARY 9
Cooking With Wild Game Volume 1
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2TuCIDb

FEBRUARY 10
I Shall Survive Using Potions Volume 1
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2Wua7zL

FEBRUARY 12
Lazy Dungeon Master Volume 4
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2CWgHFZ

FEBRUARY 15
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Volume 8
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2TouJr9

FEBRUARY 16
I Saved Too Many Girls and Caused the Apocalypse Volume 12
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2TnACVj

FEBRUARY 18
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash Volume 13
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2Wy8DnZ

FEBRUARY 19
A Certain Magical Index Volume 18
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2MJ8slp
Purchase from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2S04URE

Is it Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon On The Side Sword Oratoria Volume 8
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2Slkczy
Purchase from The Book Depository –

My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong as I Expected Volume 7
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2MJlxem
Purchase from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2SjwhW3

Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World Volume 9
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2CWhIOj
Purchase from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2sZG7Or

Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online Volume 3
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2CW55TF
Purchase from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2S1a3ZH

The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria Volume 5
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2TouZq7
Purchase from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2DNbCl4

Woof Woof Story I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! Volume 1
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2GdIdCk
Purchase from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2sXrlYz

FEBRUARY 20
An Archdemon’s Dilemma How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 4
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2TpGDku

FEBRUARY 22
Ao Oni Forever
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2UurL4n

FEBRUARY 23
Welcome to Japan Ms. Elf Volume 1
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2TnzEsj

FEBRUARY 24
Infinite Stratos Volume 6
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2WAdWDA

FEBRUARY 26
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Volume 7 (Digital)
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2UwXZvM

5 Centimeters Per Second One More Side
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2SbjzbZ
Purchase from The Book Depository – http://bit.ly/2Rx9di6

FEBRUARY 28
Beast Blood Volume 1
Purchase from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2GfjnlE

Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of January 7-13 2019

Posted on January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 by Justus R. Stone

Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of January 7-13 2019
Countdown as posted on My Anime List – https://myanimelist.net/news/56748475

10. *4,643 **4,643 Nogizaka Asuka no Himitsu Vol.3
Sequel to the series Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/nogizaka-haruka-no-himitsu/
No English License for this series or its parent series.
The parent series had 16 light novel volumes
Parent series had 28 total anime episodes (2 seasons + OVAs)
The original series had 16 volumes, a manga, and an anime adaptation.

*9. *5,194 118,671 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol.14
aka ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか
aka Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/dungeon-ni-deai-o-motomeru-no-wa-machigatte-iru-darou-ka/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. 12 volumes released. Volume 13 comes out March 2019
13 episode Anime series streamed on Crunchyroll and covered the 1st 5 volumes.

*8. *5,212 **5,212 Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihaisuru Vol.2
No English License for the light novels
Same author as Alderamin of the Sky

*7. *6,272 *46,831 Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Vol.18
aka Re：ゼロから始める異世界生活
aka Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/rezero-kara-hajimeru-isekai-seikatsu/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 9 will be released February 19, 2019

*6. *6,664 201,471 Sword Art Online Vol.21
aka ソードアート・オンライン
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/sword-art-online/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 15 released December 18, 2018
New season of the anime is currently airing, covering the Alicization Arc.
First new volume since September 2017
First new material not covered in the webnovel – First original material since 2008

*5. *7,652 **7,652 Potion-danomi de Ikinobimasu! Vol.4
aka ポーション頼みで生き延びます！
aka I Shall Survive Using Potions
https://j-novel.club/s/i-shall-survive-using-potions/
Licensed for English release by J-Novel Club. Volume 1 releases February 10, 2019
Same author as Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!

*4. *9,475 **9,475 Ookami to Koushinryou Vol.21
aka 狼と香辛料
aka Spice and Wolf
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/ookami-to-koushinryou/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. They have released up to volume 20 in English
Had 2 anime seasons. Season 1 covered volumes 1-2 & Season 2 covered volumes 5-6

*3. 10,364 *10,364 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria Vol.11
aka ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか外伝ソード・オラトリア
aka Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon On the Side Sword Oratoria
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/dungeon-ni-deai-o-motomeru-no-wa-machigatte-iru-darou-ka-gaiden-sword-oratoria/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. They will be releasing volume 8 February 19, 2019
Had a 12 episode anime series which covered volumes 1-4

*2. 10,422 *23,888 Yakusoku no Neverland: Mama-tachi no Tsuisoukyoku
aka 約束のネバーランド ~ママたちの追想曲~
aka The Promised Neverland – Mama’s Reflection Song
No license for the light novels. This is the 2nd light novel volume based on the manga
The manga is licensed for English release by Viz.
An anime adaptation is currently airing.

*1. 17,229 *17,229 Eromanga-sensei Vol.11
aka エロマンガ先生
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/ero-manga-sensei/
No English license for the light novels
The manga is licensed for English release by Dark Horse Comics
Had a 12 episode anime which aired April-June 2017 + an OVA which just released.
The anime covered the first 3 volumes.

Onimonogatari Light Novel Review

Posted on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 by Justus R. Stone

Review of the light novel Onimonogatari (Monogatari Volume 12) by Nisioisin
The volume where we get to hear Shinobu’s tale of her first visit to Japan.

📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Onimonogatari
AKA: Monogatari Series, 物語シリーズ, 囮物語
AUTHOR: Nisioisin
ILLUSTRATOR: VOFAN
PUBLISHER (English): Vertical
RELEASE DATE (English): October 30, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2FWHQNc
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2y81vU1

PUBLISHER (Japan): Kodansha Box
RELEASE DATE (Japan): September 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