Review of the light novel Der Werewolf The Annals of Veight Volume 1 by Hyougetsu
Review is of the official English release of the light novels by J-Novel Club.
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Der Werewolf The Annals of Veight
AKA: 人狼への転生、魔王の副官, Jinrou e no Tensei, Maou no Fukukan, Märchen der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight, Reincarnated into Werewolf as The demon king’s aide
AUTHOR: Hyougetsu
ILLUSTRATOR: Nishi(E)da
PUBLISHER (English): J-Novel Club
TRANSLATOR: Ningen
RELEASE DATE (English): September 13, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): https://amzn.to/2UThSNP
PUBLISHER (Japan): Earth Star Novel
RELEASE DATE (Japan): November 14, 2015
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 11 (Ongoing. Most recent released January 19, 2019)
ANIME SERIES: None
Here are the Top 10 Light Novels for January 28 to February 3 2019
List is compiled from Oricon rankings for Light Novels and Literature.
10. 4,516 Copies Sold – 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
8. 5,058 Copies Sold – Kyūtei shinkan monogatari Vol. 5
aka 宮廷神官物語
aka Court Priest’s Story
No License for the light novels
7. 5,143 Copies Sold – 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
Review of the light novel WorldEnd What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us? Volume 2 by Akira Kareno
Review is of the official English release of the light novel by Yen On.
📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: WorldEnd What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?
AKA: Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasuka? Isogashii desuka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desuka?, Sukasuka, 終末なにしてますか? 忙しいですか? 救ってもらっていいですか?
AUTHOR: Akira Kareno
ILLUSTRATOR: ue
PUBLISHER (English): Yen On
RELEASE DATE (English): November 13, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): https://amzn.to/2TMZztE
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2Pxr1Ng
PUBLISHER (Japan): Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko
RELEASE DATE (Japan): January 1, 2015
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 5 Volumes + 1 Side Story Volume (Complete. Sequel series is Sukamoka)
ANIME SERIES: 12 episodes. Adapted volumes 1-3
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
*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
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
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
*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
*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
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