Light Novels (pt. 4)

I forgot to put this up earlier. most of these are released already but... between my gay novels and my manga/anime purchases, I haven't even started buying any of these novels that I want. *sob* ;A;

So... another long list of Light Novels I wanna keep my eye on to eventually purchase when I can. lol

Yay! More light novels!! 

#31

The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy ~click~

聖剣学院の魔剣使い

by Yu Shimizu

Illustrations by Asagi Tosaka

One of the most powerful demon lords in history has been sealed away for a thousand years. When he finally awakens, he is reincarnated as…a 10-year-old boy?! Now under the care of the girl who released him, the demon lord Leonis must navigate the perils of Excalibur Academy!

#32

The World’s Least Interesting Master Swordsman ~click~

地味な剣聖はそれでも最強です

by Rokurou Akashi

Illustrations by Shiso

Sansui Shirokuro is a young guy with an old man’s name, which ends up landing him in tragic circumstances when God snuffs out his life candle after mistaking him for a geezer whose time has passed. Now reincarnated into a fantasy world, Sansui is one of the Immortals, capable of immense power… as long as he’s willing to put centuries of work into achieving it. One day, after five hundred years of swinging his sword, his monotonous existence is upended entirely by the appearance of a little baby. His master sends him out into the world to raise the child, and it’s there that he meets a haughty young noblewoman and her tomboyish bodyguard. His fighting style may be bland and unpretentious, but the fast-paced mortal world is about to find out just how good even the most hopeless swordsman can get with half a millennium of practice behind him!

#33

The Great Cleric: White-Collar Survival in Another World ~click~

聖者無双～サラリーマン、異世界で生き残るために歩む道

by Broccoli Lion

Illustrations by sime

 One moment, a certain salaryman is on cloud nine, that promotion finally within his grasp, and the next, he’s keeled over pain, and that was all she wrote. Luckily for him, fate had a bit more to say. A world of magic, monsters, and other such life-shortening entities await his newly reincarnated self for a second shot at life. With nothing but his past-life experiences and sharp business skills to guide him in the foreign lands of Galdardia, he takes up the name Luciel and vows that his (next) demise will be from naught but old age. And what better way to avoid a(nother) gruesome death, than by taking up a nice, cushy job as a healer? But getting by in another world doesn’t come easy, or cheap. It’ll take a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to hone the skills he needs to make his way. But make it he will…or die (again) trying!

#34

The Werewolf Count and the Trickster Tailor ~click~

人狼閣下と道化の仕立て屋

by Yuruka Morisaki

Illustrations by Tsukito

“I don’t care if you are a man, let me court you.”

Rock’s whole life is shaken when a werewolf shows up at her shop in the middle of the night...asking for more than just clothes!

This is a paranormal romantic comedy about a young count (who’s actually a werewolf) passionately wooing a tailor living in the slums (who’s actually a woman disguising herself as a man to survive)! Can two people who live double lives find love and acceptance with each other?

Korean BL Novels

 I just found out that a new publisher is translating BL Novels! 

They're called "WordExcerpt": https://wordexcerpt.com/

HAHA I know it's a little plain. I thought so too and didn't think they were real but they sure are! lol. Only it's not Japanese BL. This time, it's Korean Yaoi/BL Novels!

They're not "Light Novels". The difference is that 'light novels' have illustrations. These are just full on 'novels' that are just words and no illustrations. I think only Japanese have Light Novels because not even the Chinese novels that I've read have illustrations. I'm not sure though. Do let me know if I'm wrong about that assumption. 

Anyways, I am so thrilled and just.... ahh!! Overjoyed that someone else has taken an interest in BL Novels! 

They seem to be a little like J-Novel club. They have novels available chapter by chapter through a subscription service and then put the novel up on Amazon, Barnes & Noble...etc once completed/compiled into a full volume. 

The two fully published Yaoi Titles so far are: 

(BE WARNED! THEY ARE BOTH ON-GOING)

Kiss Me, Liar (Volume 1) ebook

Amazon

Kobo

Barnes & Noble

Look At Me (Volume 1) ebook

Amazon

Kobo

iBooks

Barnes & Noble

Kiss Me, Liar AUDIO BOOK:

Audible

Amazon

iBooks

Those are the links to purchase the ebook (& the one audio) and you can go to their site HERE

To get the paperback/hardcover versions! ☺

But they have more BL! Not just these. 

You can go here to see what else they have: https://wordexcerpt.com/genre/bl/

I only mentioned those two more because they're the only two, SO FAR, that have a full volume complete. Like I said, they're sort of a chapter subscription service. Once a volume is complete is when they sell on Amazon and other ebook retailers. 

Anyways, yeah, go forth! lol... Check out their site and spread the love! Tell your other fujo-friends and buy some more BL! 

Anime: Seirei Gensouki (Spirit Chronicles)

So I'm currently watching Seirei Gensouki (Spirit Chronicles) and although I do like the story so far and the animation is absolutely amazing, I feel it's going too slow. It picked up in the first 3 episodes and then, with 5 or 6 it just died down and is, I feel, really dragging. I'm sticking to it because I do like it overall. But like, it's currently at 8 episodes as of today. 

It's going to be over in 12... and we still don't have much more material than when we first started. It's really just about Rio traveling. Which again, it's nice and all. I just want more. I actually expected more from what appeared to be a fighting/magical anime. haha. 

Light Novel Cover 

It is also a Light Novel and a Manga so I might just look those up and start reading them to get my fulfillment. lol

Like, I saw the LN before the anime came out and was interested but.. man, I'm reading so many I never got around to it. But now that I'm watching the anime and all I really have been tempted to start reading the light novel for sure! Because as per usual, it's most likely going to be 100% better and explain more and also probably not feel as draggy.

Manga Cover

~sigh~ but idk... I'm weighing my options in what to continue of it first. The Manga... or just go to the light novel. 

At the same time, a lot CAN happen in 4 more episodes so it might still end great and my being a bit bored with it won't matter by then. lol

Light Novels ....part 3!!

I went through some more light novel sites... which was a big mistake!! lol

I found so many more Novels that sound good and I might have to check out really soon or at least, keep my eye on them for the future. sigh...

I'm really loving all this content but also, ;A;// I don't have all this money~~ lollll~~~



#16

The Game Master has Logged In to Another World ~click~

GMが異世界にログインしました。

by Akatsuki

Illustrations by merontomari/yuui

This MMO is taking the world by storm! Become a GM today and gain access to unique and powerful abilities!

Masaki Toudou, game master for the popular MMORPG Brittalia Online, collapses on his way to a ramen shop. When he awakes, he finds himself in a world ravaged by war and chaos. In this new world, countless other players have been summoned from various games and forced to do battle.

The moment he arrives, Masaki is put on the execution block. If he wants to escape, he’ll have to call on his powers—a collection of GM-only skills that even cheaters can’t replicate.

#17
Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Woe is the Weakling Who Leads the Strongest Party ~click~
嘆きの亡霊は引退したい ～最弱ハンターによる最強パーティ育成術

by Tsukikage

Illustrations by Chyko

The golden age has dawned for treasure hunters, who raid treasure vaults all over the world in search of glory, despite the dangers. Immeasurable wealth, fame, and power await those who prevail.

“Let’s be treasure hunters!”

This promise between Krai Andrey and his friends came to a sad conclusion when young Krai realized he didn’t have a treasure-hunting bone in his body. Yet for some reason, people’s expectations of Krai continued to grow—as did the danger to his life. While his friends became greater, greedier beasts, Krai mastered the art of begging and pleading!

Witness the weal and woe of a man who just wants to retire.

#18
The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat ~click~
世界最高の暗殺者、異世界貴族に転生する

by Rui Tsukiyo

Illustrations by Reia

When a great assassin is reborn in another world, he finds himself the heir to a long line of killers from the shadows. With both his modern-day knowledge and experience and the special magic and techniques of this new world, he could very well become the most unstoppable assassin in history…!


#19
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! ~click~
目覚めたら最強装備と宇宙船持ちだったので、一戸建て目指して傭兵として自由に生きたい
by Lute
Illustrations by Tetsuhiro Nabeshim
Sato Takahiro was an ordinary office worker and hobbyist gamer until the day he woke up on a spaceship–one that strangely resembled a craft from a favorite space-shooter game. With a decked-out ship, a crew full of babes, and a fantastic universe to explore, he’s going to make the most of his good luck and create the life he’s always dreamed of!

#20
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling ~click~
転生したらドラゴンの卵だった ~最強以外目指さねぇ~
by Nekoko,
Illustrations by NAJI Yanagida
In a world full of dangerous monsters, our unnamed protagonist finds himself reborn at the very bottom of the food chain as an immobile, powerless egg. Even just hatching will require leveling up by fighting monsters–the same monsters who’d love to eat him as a snack. But with the help of the mysterious voice in his head, he’s determined to grow into the most powerful creature in the world!

#21
The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary ~click~
食い詰め傭兵の幻想奇譚
by Mine
Illustrations by Peroshi
When seasoned mercenary Loren is the sole survivor of a disastrous battle that destroys the rest of his company, he must find a new way to survive in the world. With no friends or connections, he has no hope of joining an adventuring party–until enigmatic priestess Lapis offers to partner up with him. But there’s more to Lapis than meets the eye, and Loren soon finds himself bound to a fate stranger than he imagined.

#22
Pretty Boy Detective Club ~click~

美少年探偵団

by Nisioisin

Illustrations by Kinako
Mayumi Dojima, a second-year student at the exclusive Yubiwa Academy middle school, has lost something – a star she glimpsed just once, ten long years ago. But help is on the way, in the form of the unofficial, secretive, and thoroughly mysterious Pretty Boy Detective Club! Rumored to solve problems within the school (most of which they themselves may well have created) for reasons aesthetic rather than financial, these five gorgeous boys sweep Mayumi into their world of excitement, danger, and overwhelming beauty. So begins the thrilling new mystery series from renowned author NISIOISIN!

Light Novels -- continued... (aka Part 2)

Hey!

It's been quite a while. So much has happened but I won't bore you with all that, instead I'll get straight to the list of new light novels I have my eyes on or that simply sound interesting and I might or probably will eventually get for certain. lol.. 

So, the majority are isekai. I am actually really enjoying this trope even though most are sick of it at this point. My point of view is, man, take it with a grain of salt and simply enjoy it for what it is. lol

Anyways, starting straight from where I left off all those months ago--

#8

Reincarnated as the Last of My Kind ~click~

転生したら絶滅寸前の希少種族でした。 

by Kiri Komori

Illustrations by Yamigo  

A bicycle crashes into me one night, and the next thing I know, I’m a baby?!

Getting reincarnated in another world populated by humans, demi-humans, and mythical beasts is certainly not the turn I thought my life was going to take. I especially didn’t expect to be carried off by a wolf and given into the care of a one-armed former knight! Now I’m trying to repay him by rebuilding the family inn and healing his arm with alchemy. But the more time passes, the more it becomes clear to me that I’m not actually human…

#9

World Teacher: Special Agent in Another World ~click~

ワールド・ティーチャー 異世界式教育エージェント

by Neko Kouichi (ネコ光一)

Illustrations by Nardack

Sirius is one of the best special agents that his generation has ever seen, but he gets KIA in an effort to save his colleagues. Fortunately for him, he gets reincarnated after his death, and now he’s a young boy in a completely different world!One of Sirius’ unfulfilled tasks in his previous life was to pass on his knowledge and experience to a student, someone who could continue his legacy. Still wanting to fulfill this dream of his, he sets out to meet those who he will deem as pupils in this new world he’s been reincarnated into!And thus the story of Sirius, the best special agent that has ever lived, and his quest to become someone else’s mentor and role model begins!“If you have nothing to lose, follow me! I will teach you how to live in this world!”

Light Novels

 Lately I have been obsessed with light novels. They're the same as any fantasy or YA book with a few illustrations or two to give you a little visual on the characters and actions going on in the story. If you didn't already know. lol...

Anyways, SO many publishers have jumped full throttle onto the bandwagon and we now have plenty to look forward to!

I'll be going back and making a list of others I have my eye on, but these were recently announced or released by J-Novel Club & Yen Press/Yen On. 

I'm so excited for their release &/or to read them. Yay!

I can only hope more Yaoi/BL ones get picked up soon, but... for now, these are the ones that sounded interesting for me. Now I don't know which ones I'll actually buy... there are so many, I can't pick! haha~  

In any case, don't they sound good?! lol :D

#1

She’s the Cutest… But We’re Just Friends! ~to be released~

俺の女友達が最高に可愛い。 

by Akamitsu Awamura

Illustrations by mmu

Kai Nakamura has the average range of otaku hobbies for a high school boy, but the buddy he shares them with is far from ordinary… Kai’s best friend in the whole world is Jun Miyakawa, his classmate known as a super hottie. 

Though Kai and Jun just met when they enrolled in high school, they hit it off with passion for all the same hobbies! When they’re together, the pair never have enough hours in the day. Kai and Jun can’t get enough of each other’s company as they chat about video games and manga or sing anime songs at karaoke. 

Love is fleeting, but friendship is forever in this “just friends” rom-com filled with flirty fun! 

#2

Fushi no Kami: Rebuilding Civilization Starts With a Village ~click~

フシノカミ ～辺境から始める文明再生記～

by Mizuumi Amakawa 

Illustrations by Mai Okuma

Ash is a young boy with apparent past-life memories who lives in a remote, deserted village. As he remembers leading a bountiful life, he can't bear living in a world akin to the Dark Ages, where not even the internal combustion engine exists. Ash envisions the rebirth of a civilization where housing with proper sanitation is the norm and the world is connected via a means of transportation faster than horses. For that reason, he is eager to consult books containing knowledge from a highly-developed ancient culture that is rumored to have existed far in the past.

Ash makes use of the church's resources, learning how to read and obtaining the knowledge that he seeks. In addition, he enlists the help of the people around him, including Maika, the village chief's daughter. Together, they aim to develop their own village.

This is only the beginning of the story about a young boy who sets out to revolutionize the world in order to rebuild civilization and create his ideal life!

#3

The Eminence in Shadow ~click~

陰の実力者になりたくて！

by Daisuke Aizawa  

Illustrations by Touzai

One big fat lie and a few twisted truths

Even in his past life, Cid's dream wasn't to become a protagonist or a final boss. He'd rather lie low as a minor character until it's prime time to reveal he's a mastermind...or at least, do the next best thing-pretend to be one! And now that he's been reborn into another world, he's ready to set the perfect conditions to live out his dreams to the fullest. Armed with his overactive imagination, Cid jokingly recruits members to his organization and makes up a whole backstory about an evil cult that they need to take down. Well, as luck would have it, these imaginary adversaries turn out to be the real deal-and everyone knows the truth but him!

#4

I'll Never Set Foot in That House Again! ~click~

二度と家には帰りません！

by Milli-gram 

Illustrations by Yuki Kana

Despite being the eldest daughter of a Baron, Chelsea has spent her life enduring endless torment at the hands of her mother and younger twin sister Margaret. But that all changed on her twelfth birthday, when she is discovered to have the never-before-seen skill — [Seed Creation]! 

Brought to the Royal Research Institute by her appraiser, Glen, for further study of her ability, she is greeted with open arms, a big room with personal maids, a soft warm bed, and all the delicious food she could want. Her life couldn't have done more of a complete 180! But of course, Margaret won’t sit by quietly as Chelsea is now pampered like a princess...

#5

Unnamed Memory ~click~

by Kuji Furumiya  

Illustrations by Chibi

Love can bloom in the strangest places...and people! 

A cursed king and the world's strongest witch are about to cross paths, forever changing their future and the fate of the world!

#6

Reign of the Seven Spellblades ~click~

七つの魔剣が支配する

by Bokuto Uno  

Illustrations by Miyuki Ruria 

Springtime at Kimberly Magic Academy, when new students begin their first year. One boy, clad in black robes with a white cane and sword strapped to his hip, approaches the prestigious school. This young man--Oliver--must form a bond with a katana-wielding girl named Nanao if he's to survive the dangers he's to face at this school that is anything but what it seems!

#7

The Bloodline ~click~

ブラッドライン 

by Taketeru Sunamori 

Illustrations by hakus

After the fall of civilization, a hierarchical society was born where blood determines everything. The rich steal both the blood and lifespans of the poor, rejoicing in their eternal lives. 

Nagi is a commoner doomed to an early death, while Saya is a royal gifted with eternal youth. When their unlikely paths cross in a twist of fate, their innocent love sets the gears in motion to tear down the walls of a society built upon tremendous inequality and discrimination.