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J-Novel Club Adds 9 Light Novel, 4 Manga Titles
posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda
J-Novel Club announced during its panel at Anime NYC on Saturday that it has licensed nine new light novel titles and four new manga titles.
The new light novel titles include:
Author(s): Chiwako Fujiwara (writer), Enaga Shima (illustrator)
Release Date: Launches today with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1 (a J-Novel Knight title)
Summary: After his grandparents—the last of his family—pass away, Kariya finds himself free to discover what awaits outside the harsh confines of his remote mountain village. However, beyond its borders lies a world embroiled in the fires of war, and Kariya is conscripted into the army before he can take his first step toward freedom.
It doesn't take him long to realize the truth: this world is a near carbon copy of a game he played in his previous life. When his identity as a reincarnated player comes to light, Kariya is tasked with a perilous mission to escort Wald, a handsome prince disguised as his twin sister the princess, safely through enemy territory and back to the royal capital.
But Kariya isn't the only one who knows the secret of this world—and having the combat proficiency of a common NPC won't keep anyone safe. Armed only with player foresight and the skills of an S-tier craftsman, he'll need every ounce of cunning he can muster to turn the tides of battle and bring his prince home. e throne. With the kingdom in turmoil, can this old knight survive his new post?
Author(s): fukurou (writer), johndee (illustrator)
Release Date: Launches today with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1
Summary: Even great heroes eventually grow old. Decades after saving the world, a band of brave heroes now live quietly in peaceful retirement as their final days await just beyond the horizon.
Knowing time is short, Ferd the Hero longs to reunite with his old friends and meet his great-grandchild while he still can. In the company of his wife, Elrica the Saint, Ferd sets off on a transcontinental journey to see their comrades and finally visit their family abroad. Yet their last hurrah is bound to be anything but ordinary. After all, wherever legends of great tread, great trouble is sure to follow.
Only one question remains: Is there any problem the greatest heroes of their age can't solve?
Author(s): Sankaku Mikaduki (writer), riritto (illustrator)
Release Date: Launches today with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1 (a J-Novel Heart title)
Summary: While battling a deadly illness, Cocolette Blossom suddenly recalls her past life—a lonely existence spent fantasizing about her handsome 2D faves. Determined to finally live out her romantic dreams, she resolves to marry a real-life hottie this time around.
But in her new world, “hotties” don't exactly meet her expectations. In fact, they look like absolute monsters—and the guys who actually catch her eye? They're considered hideous and total social outcasts!
Undeterred, Cocolette sets out to snag her ideal man in Crown Prince Raphael. Yet even though they both fall for each other at first sight, the “hideous” Prince Raphael is weighed down by a dark past and cripplingly low self-esteem. With wedding bells still ringing, can Cocolette boost her prince charming's confidence enough to prove her love is real?
Author(s): Mitsuru Inoue (writer), Suzuno (illustrator)
Release Date: Launches today with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1
Summary: After her death on Earth, teacher Aoi Konominato awakens as a child in an unfamiliar world, filled with regret about her lackluster life and unfinished goals. An elven sage named Owain takes her in, mentors her, and instructs her in the art of sorcery. Twelve years later, Aoi has mastered everything he's thrown at her, and Owain deems her ready to further her studies of sorcery by becoming an instructor at the illustrious Fiddich Academy, the finest sorcery school in the world.
Though she's hesitant at first, Aoi sees this as a second chance to become her ideal vision of a teacher, albeit in a fantasy world. However, this magical school is brimming with problems—and misbehaving students. The children of nobles and royalty are used to doing whatever they want, but soon they'll learn to pay attention in this fearsome witch's class!
Author(s): Yasuaki Mikami (writer), Kinta (illustrator)
Release Date: Launches today with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1
Summary: For plain little Nina, working as a maid in the house of Count Mirkwood is her whole world—until a false accusation has her swept out on the streets. Jobless and with nowhere left to turn, Nina decides to set out on her very first solo journey. But Nina isn't just any maid—she's a supermaid! Her talents quickly prove indispensable to the people she meets during her travels. There's Emily, a mage who can't use magic; Astrid, a brilliant inventor whose experiments never quite work; and Tien, an orphan who can't seem to keep a meal down. Meanwhile, back at the Mirkwood household, things go awry in Nina's absence...
None of them realize it yet, but Nina might just be the answer they've all been searching for. Because when this supermaid is on the job, no mess can stand in her way!
Author(s): Shichio Kuzu (writer), Yasutaka Isegawa (illustrator)
Release Date: Launches today with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1
Summary: Luke wasn't sure what he would receive in his blessing ceremony, but his father certainly expected more than a seemingly useless and altogether strange blessing: the Village-Making Gift. Now disowned and exiled to the borderlands under the pretense of “reclaiming the barren wasteland,” Luke has nothing left to lose. He sets off for the wilderness with only a dream of a quiet life and a single loyal maid. But the moment they arrive at the desolate frontier, his mysterious Gift automatically activates, building a village out of thin air!
What was supposed to be a peaceful, off-the-grid life quickly spirals into something else entirely. As new villagers arrive and Luke's Gift evolves with each new level up, his humble outpost quickly becomes one of the most formidable cities in the world. Luke dreams of a slow life, but that endgame seems more out of reach with each passing day. Because in this self sufficient isekai fantasy, one failson's throwaway Gift may just reshape the world!
Author(s): Heiseiowari (writer), Noy (illustrator)
Release Date: Launches today with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1
Summary: Arata Toudou is just your average overworked corporate drone stuck in a monotonous grind—or at least he was, until a god's careless mistake leads to his untimely demise.
Life after death isn't all that bad, though. As an apology, the god reincarnates him on a remote island in another world, complete with two overpowered cheats: a body immune to injury and illness, and a skill that lets him copy the spells and abilities of anyone he meets. At long last, Arata can finally live out his dream of a quiet, solitary life in the great outdoors.
But blissful solitude isn't what greets him. It turns out the not-so-deserted island is home to the world's strongest legendary beings. One thing's certain: With the charming castaway and master magician Reina here to help, Arata's new life promises unexpected companions and delicious feasts galore!
Author(s): Rei Kazama (writer), Fujiazuki (illustrator)
Release Date: Launches today with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1 (a J-Novel Heart title)
Summary: Deirdre Abel von Belisario just wants to find love! After dying young in her first life—and worse, dying without a single hint of romance—this former office worker and self-proclaimed otaku has found herself reincarnated as the daughter of a margrave in another world. Determined to make the most of her second chance, she's set on finding love and giving her parents the grandchildren they deserve.
Unfortunately for Deirdre, fate has other plans in store. She never meant to catch the eye of her land's Royal Spirits, let alone gain their blessing. And she definitely didn't mean to get pulled into the conflict between spirits and humans. She was just bored!
Left with no choice but restore harmony to the empire, her dreams of a peaceful married life seem farther out of reach than ever.
This is the story of a “graceful” young lady reluctantly revolutionizing an empire along the rocky road to love!
The new manga titles include:
Author(s): Sakura (manga artist), Mitsuru Inoue (original novel writer)
Release Date: Launches today with Chapter 1 of Volume 1
Summary: Stripped of her life for reasons unknown, Aoi Konominato wakes up as a child in an unfamiliar world, still haunted by regret and goals left unfulfilled. After twelve years of learning under the tutelage of an elven sage named Owain, she's mastered the art of sorcery and is sent by her wise—if eccentric—mentor to the renowned Fiddich Academy to serve as an instructor and further her studies.
Bitter memories of her past life as a fledgling teacher still nip at her heels, yet despite her initial reluctance, Aoi knows that this is her chance to do things better. Determination won't be enough, though. Between misbehaving students of noble birth and elitist instructors, Aoi may have bitten off more than she can chew...or she might just be the missing ingredient the academy needs to become a paragon of educational equality and discipline.
Class is in session, and the fearsome witch of Fiddich Academy has come prepared to teach them all a lesson they won't soon forget.
Author(s): Chizu Kamikō
Release Date: Launches today with Chapter 1 of Volume 1
Summary: The years have felt hollow ever since Hayate lost his beloved dog, Rikimaru. But after losing his ordinary life in a freak accident, Hayate is reincarnated in a fantasy realm whose resident Goddess tasks him with saving her world from impending doom—and gives him the chance to reunite with Rikimaru.
The twist is, Hayate's not the one playing hero. His pup is! Granted the might of a legendary savior, Rikimaru wastes no time in vanquishing evil and enjoying his zoomies. Meanwhile, the good-natured and congenial Hayate is forced to navigate strange, new lands and thorny political intrigue. Still, if there's one thing Hayate knows, it's that he wants to do right by the innocents of this world...and pamper his lovable little pumpkin every step of the way!
Author(s): io (manga artist), Yuki Kashirome (original novel writer)
Release Date: Launches today with Chapter 1 of Volume 1
Summary: Ai Sato is the sole engineer maintaining her company's internal systems. It's too bad being the linchpin who keeps it all running won't protect her from sudden layoffs. Apparently, the new CEO doesn't approve of cosplaying at work.
Depressed and jobless, Ai unexpectedly reunites with her childhood friend, Kenta Suzuki, who makes her an offer. His startup, True Coding School, provides personalized lessons to people struggling under the stress of modern society, and he wants her to join his team.
With every passionate—and sometimes unconventional—lecture, Ai finds herself giving her students a renewed sense of purpose. Who knew that coding lessons could change so many lives?
Author(s): Utsugi (manga artist), Yuhi Shimano (original novel writer)
Release Date: Launches today with Chapter 1 of Volume 1
Summary: With no friends, family, or romance to speak of, Haruka has lived his life just going through the motions—until the day he awakens in the body of a beautiful, and womanly, dark elf! Suddenly, a world beyond his wildest imagination awaits, and uncontainable excitement races through him. There's just one problem: He gave up on putting himself out there a long time ago and has no idea how to strike up a conversation with other people. Teenagers and (other) women are certainly no exception.
But with a bottomless well of mana and a ridiculously tough body to boot, Haruka won't let any overthinking get in the way this time. Little by little, the dark elf works past his (her) fears and self-doubt, forging deep bonds with precious new friends and growing together with them. So begins a heartwarming story of an old man determined to make the most of this new fantastical lease on life!
In addition, J-Novel Club announced that its release of writer Damu Amato and illustrator Shirabii's The Girl with the Green Eyes: Heir to a Monstermancer (Mamono Tsukai no Musume: Midori no Hitomi no Shōjo) novel series is now available with parts 1 and 2 of volume 1.
Source: E-mail correspondence
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