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The Light Novel Podcast
by Light Novel Podcast
A program dedicated to Light Novels from Japan. Features news, reviews, interviews, and insight into the growing market which serves as the basis for many popular manga and anime.
Episodes
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Episode 51 Anime Expo 2021 & More Light Novel Licenses
Early July saw Anime Expo 2021 Online where J-Novel Club announced a bunch of new light novel licenses. Not to be outdone, Yen Press and Seven Seas had their own Twitter event to announce their own set of new releases. So here we are, letting you know all the new light novel series you can look...
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Episode 50 Summer 2021 Anime Adapted from Light Novels
Welcome to another episode of the light novel podcast. We're talking about the summer 2021 Anime season and all the series/movies adapted from light novels. 0:00 Intro Summer 2021 Anime 1:14 Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 2nd Season Part 2 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 3:23 Otome Game…
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Episode 49 New Light Novel Licensing News Catch-Up
A lot of light novel licenses have been announced in the past few weeks, and we're getting caught up! Tentai Books, Yen On, and Seven Seas all have new series coming! Tentai Books Licenses Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer https://bit.ly/3fZw4T7 Yen Press Announces 4 New Light Novels, 5...
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Episode 48 I Was Reincarnated As Evil Alice
In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast the crew discuss I Reincarnated As Evil Alice, So the Only Thing I’m Courting Is Death! A one-shot title from Cross Infinite World. MAIN DISCUSSION TITLE: I Reincarnated As Evil Alice, So the Only Thing I’m Courting Is Death! AKA…
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Episode 47 J-Novel Pulp
Jonathon, the line manager at J-Novel Club for print, manga, and now the new Pulp line, joins us to discuss the new J-Novel Pulp imprint. Perry Rhodan NEO, John Sinclair: Demon Hunter, and Jessica Bannister, all German pulp series, are their first titles. What was behind Pulp's creation? What are...
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Episode 46 - April Light Novel Licenses from J-Novel Club
In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast, we look at the light novel series recently licensed by J-Novel Club annonced on their April 2nd Twitch stream. There are 6 series in total, with a mix of fantasy, isekai, reincarnation and Slice of Life! SERIES DISCUSSED Reincarnated as the Piggy Duke:...
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Episode 45 Emeth: Island of Golems
In this episode, the light novel podcast talks about Emeth: Island of Golems. This fantasy adventure title is released official in English by Cross Infinite World. It was the Grand Prize Winner of the 3rd Square Enix Novels' Award. The authors, Souki Tsukishima and Tora Tsukishima, have served as...
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Episode 44 Spring 2021 Anime Adapted from Light Novels
The Spring 2021 anime season is upon us! In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast, we're discussing the anime coming out this season that are being adapted from light novels! Also in this episode, we welcome a new member to the podcast! NEWS Cross Infinite World Licenses Romance of the Imperial...
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Episode 43 Ai Dungeon Isekai
This episode of The Light Novel Podcast is a little different. The gang become heroes of their own isekai story using AI Dungeon. Yup, we’re gonna face Demon Lords and a whole lot more and in the end, make the world…? You can have your own adventure with AI Dungeon:...
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Episode 42 Seven Seas and Tentai Books Licenses
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Wow, probably the fastest new episode ever! This time, the podcast is talking about new light novel licenses from Seven Seas and Tentai books! Amazingly, none of these three new titles are isekai or reincarnation stories! (cue celebratory music). Isekai Video...
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Episode 41 Yen On J-Novel Club and Seven Seas Announcements
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, Biogundam takes over the hosting duties while Justus takes some time off. The group discusses the recent licensing announcements from Seven Seas, Yen On, and J-Novel Club
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Episode 40 – 2020 Wrap-up
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are saying goodbye to 2020 by talking about our favorite light novel reads from the previous year, as well as talking about some light novel series we’re looking forward to reading in 2021! NEWS Yen On Licenses 3 New Light Novel Series
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Episode 39 – Kono Rano 2021 & New Licenses
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we’re talking about some news that’s happened since our last episode. The 2021 edition of Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi (Kono Rano) was released. This yearly ranking of light novels is interesting for a number of reason! Also, we had J-Novel Club...
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Episode 38 – There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could be Popular, Right?
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are talking about Tentai Book’s premier title, There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could be Popular, Right? We’ll be keeping our discussion to just the first volume. This is a School Slice of Life Romance Comedy title. There will be...
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Episode 37 – October Light Novel Licenses
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are talking about the 13! light novel licenses that were announced in the past 2 weeks. There are new titles coming from Tentai Books, Cross Infinite World, Yen On, and J-Novel Club. Overall there is a decent variety with the usual Isekai…
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Episode 36 – Accel World
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode we’re talking about the first 4 volumes of Reki Kawahara’s light novel series, Accel World! These are the books that were covered by the anime. There are plenty of spoilers, so be prepared. And, because it’s Reki Kawahara, we also get off topic...
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Episode 35 – Infinite Dendrogram Volumes 4-7
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Several months ago, we asked you what series we should do a follow-up episode to. It’s taken us a while, but we’re here with the first one, Infinite Dendrogram! This J-Novel Club series is a really strong entry into the whole VRMMO Light Novel scene. We’re...
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Episode 34 Anime Expo Lite and Twitter Licensing Announcements
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! On this episode we are discussing the recent light novel licenses that were announced on Twitter and during the Anime Expo Lite online event. In total, twenty-two light novel series/spin-offs/one-shots were announced! Prepare to hear the tortured cries of your...
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Episode 33 My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! On this episode we are discussing the series, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom. This series is being released in English by J-Novel Club. They initially released it as a digital-only series, but with its growing popularity and now an…
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Episode 32 Interview: Alex From Tentai Books
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time the Light Novel Podcast is chatting with special guest, Alejandro de Vicente, the owner of new light novel licenser, Tentai Books. We discuss what brought him to light novels, the light novel scene in Spain (where he...
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Episode 31 New Light Novel Licenses from April 2020
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time the Light Novel Podcast is covering the new licenses for English release that were announced at the end of April. There are titles from J-Novel Club, Seven Seas, Cross Infinite World, and Tentai Books! In total, ten...
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Episode 30 Strike the Blood
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time the Light Novel Podcast is covering the series, Strike the Blood! This ongoing magical-high school series featuring teens with super-powers granted either through magic or vampirification has inspired numerous…
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Episode 29 No Game No Life
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time we’re discussing Yuu Kamiya’s light novel series, No Game No Life. This one is being officially released in English by Yen On. We’ll be focusing on the first three volumes, because that’s what the anime was based on....
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Episode 28 JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to another episode. This time, we’re talking about the seires, JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World. We’ll be covering the first volume and its sequel, Summer. It obviously contains some mature and sensitive topics, so it’s best to use some...
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Episode 27 Our Top Reads of 2019
Hello there Light Novel Podcast listeners! Since 2019 came to an end, we decided to postpone JK Haru and instead take a look back at our favorite reads of 2019 and talk a little about some light novels we’re looking forward to in 2020. Here’s the link for the survey mentioned in the podcast. To […]
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Episode 26 Anime NYC 2019 Light Novel Licenses
Welcome to another episode of the Light Novel Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing the light novel licensing announcements made at Anime NYC 2019! Quite a number of new light novels were announced, and J-Novel Club even announced a brand new light novel imprint! NEWS Fortune Quest Light…
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Episode 25 – Arifureta
Welcome to another episode of the Light Novel Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing the light novel series Arifureta From Commonplace to World’s Strongest. This one is released in eBook via J-Novel Club and in print by Seven Seas. NEWS GENERAL NEWs Invaders of the Rokujouma!? Novels’...
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Episode 24 A Sister’s All You Need
Welcome to another episode of the Light Novel Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing the light novel series A Sister’s All You Need. It’s released officially in English by Yen On. NEWS GENERAL LIGHT NOVEL NEWS Boys Love Light Novel Label Platinum Bunko Ceases Publication My Sister, My Writer...
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Episode 23 The Faraway Paladin
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! On this edition of the podcast we’re discussing the light novel series The Faraway Paladin. This one is released in English by J-Novel Club. It’s an isekai series with a very “High Fantasy” feel. NEWS Cross Infinite World Licenses Root Double -Before Crime *...
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Episode 22 Anime Expo 2019 Licensing Announcements
Hey there Light Novel Podcast listeners! The month of July brought us the largest anime convention in North America, Anime Expo! It’s where most of the companies involved in the anime, manga, and light novel business gather to meet fans and announce their upcoming projects. There were fifteen…
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Episode 21 The Isekai Game
Hey there Light Novel Podcast listeners! We’ve been doing this podcast thing for over a year now, so on this episode we decided to do something totally different! We’re playing a game that was created by a few of our member. I’ll post the rules and options under the “Main Discussion” header. CAST...
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Episode 20 The Saga of Tanya the Evil
On this episode of the Light Novel Podcast we’re discussing the light novel series, The Saga of Tanya the Evil. This one is released in English by Yen On and has had an anime adaptation and feature film adapted from the books. It’s an interesting tale of a sociopathic Japanese HR department head...
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Episode 19 Konosuba
Hello light novel fans! Welcome to another episode of the Light Novel Podcast. Tonight we’re talking about a less than serious isekai series, Konosuba! God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World. This series is released in English by Yen On. We’ll be focusing our discussion on the first 4 volumes of...
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Episode 18 Overlord
Hey there light novel fans! On this episode of the Light Novel Podcast we’re discussing the isekai series, Overlord. Now this one has had 3 cours of anime, covering up to volume 9 of the light novel series. In this episode, we’re focusing on the first 3 volumes of the Overlord series. CAST Justus...
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Episode 17 The Rising of the Shield Hero
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode we’re delving into the first four volumes of the light novel series, The Rising of the Shield Hero! This one currently has an anime airing on Crunchyroll and it’s cause a fair share of controversy. CAST Justus R. Stone Bio-Gundam Flyz Terrence...
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Episode 16 Psycome
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode we’re delving into the first 3 volumes of the Yen On series, Psycome. This series, also dubbed Psycho Love Comedy, is complete at 6 volumes in English. It’s one of the first light novel series Yen On picked up that wasn’t also supported by an...
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Episode 15 Our Top Reads of 2018 and Wants for 2019
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! After a Winter Holiday break, we’re back with a new episode! This time, to say a final farewell to 2018, we’re each listing our Top 3 light novel reads of 2018. Then we are taking a look ahead at 2019. There’s already some licensing news starting, but we…
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Podcast 14 Katanagatari
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Tonight we’re discussing the latest English offering of Nisioisin, Katanagatari. This one is being released in English by Vertical. It’s the tale of two unique individuals seeking out twelve even more unique katanas. You can leave your comment on the YouTube...
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Podcast 13 Licenses, J-Novel Club Manga, Kono Light Novel Ga Sugoi 2019
In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast we are talking about several big news items in the light novel world. The first is the licensing announcements coming out of Anime NYC last month. The second is the announcement of J-Novel Club’s first round of manga titles. Especially one that has us...
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Podcast 12 A Certain Magical Index
In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast, we talk about the long-running series, A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index) by Kazuma Kamachi. Between the original series and its sequel, New Testament, it has nearly 50 volumes in Japan. Unfortunately, we are a ways behind in the English...
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Podcast 11 Goblin Slayer
*WARNING* This podcast is about the light novel series, Goblin Slayer. It will contain discussions about the topics of rape and violence. Listener discretion advised. We will be comparing how the light novel, manga, and anime cover the mature content in Goblin Slayer in different ways. We’ll also...
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Podcast 10 Sam Pinansky of J-Novel Club
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! This is a very special episode as we have our first guest! Sam Pinansky, the head-honcho at J-Novel Club, talks to us about all aspects of the light novel industry, including anime, different funding models, and moving from eBooks into print! And there might...
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Podcast 9 Fall 2018 Anime Based on Light Novels
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we’re talking about the upcoming Fall 2018 anime schedule, and specifically about the anime based on light novels! Notes will be further updated soon… I’m just quickly uploading this before I go to work 😉 Cast Justus R. Stone BioGundam…
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Podcast 8 How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! On this episode we are talking about the light novel series How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom! This series is brought to us in English by J-Novel Club. It’s an isekai series that focuses more on kingdom building and politics. It sounds dry, but it’s a...
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Podcast 7 Is it Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to Podcast #7. In this episode, we’re talking about the fantasy series, Is it Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon (known as Danmachi for short). The series follows a young, naive, boy who travels to the great city of Orario in order to become an...
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Podcast 6 Infinite Dendrogram
Hello Light Novel Podcast Listeners! Welcome to Episode 6, where we are focusing on the J-Novel Club title, Infinite Dendrogram! This VRMMO light novel has become a favorite for a number of us on the podcast, so we’re pretty excited to share it with you! To keep the podcast from spiraling into a…
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Podcast 5.2 – Vertical, Yen On, and Seven Seas at Anime Expo
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! Welcome to this special second part podcast covering the light novel announcements from Anime Expo. This time, we’re covering the announcements made by Vertical, Yen On, and Seven Seas. Cast Justus R. Stone Flyz Jean-Luc Kyle C. Series Discussed SEVEN SEAS...
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Podcast 5.1 – J-Novel Club Announcements at Anime Expo
Hello Listeners! On this episode, we’re going over all the major announcements J-Novel Club made at Anime Expo on July 5, 2018. They announced eight new light novel licenses, and also had some other big news! We discuss it all in this episode! Cast in this Episode Justus R. Stone Bio-Gundam...
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Podcast 4 – Anime Expo Licensing Predictions & Wants
Hey there podcast listeners! On this episode we are talking about the upcoming Anime Expo! We are guaranteed 10 new light novel licenses this weekend. But odds are, we could see upwards of 20+ new light novel titles being brought to the English market. So we thought we’d each pick a few titles…
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Podcast 3 – The Devil is a Part-Timer Volumes 1-4
Show Notes Hey there podcast listeners! On this episode we are discussing the first 4 volumes of the slice-of-life/action/supernatural battles light novel series The Devil is a Part-Timer! Cast in this Episode Justus R. Stone Kyle C. Jean-Luc (JL) Terrence Topics Discussed NEWS Rikako Akiyoshi...
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