Search results for ""J-Novel Club""

After having fulfilled the requirements for his promotion to Rank S, Kelvin, the eccentric Summoner who transmigrated from another world, finds that a series of festivities are being prepared in his honor. To his surprise and delight, he learns that part of it involves a one-on-one practice round with Silvia, a Rank S adventurer nicknamed Ice Princess. Eagerly anticipating this match against a truly worthy opponent, he promptly dives into his training like never before. At the same time, his companions head off to a dungeon to procure a special high-ranked food ingredient for his sake, but a shocking encounter lies in wait! Come along for the ride as this black-clad battle junkie and his allies continue to make a name for themselves in the fourth volume of this epic journey!

Read more less

Myne reunites with her mother in the world of dreams, bringing a tear to the eye of even the High Priest. He deems Myne free of any malice, but other threats lurk in the shadows. The head of the Ink Guild starts to show a sudden, concerning interest in th

Read more less

A frigid winter melts away to reveal spring celebrationsRozemyne is given a harsh choice to make upon her return to Ehrenfest. The Leisegangs are now the dominant power after the winter purge, and their plans are sowing the seeds of distrust within the archducal family. Even so, Rozemyne forges ahead, and her unique way of life gradually inspires change around her. As spring approaches, so does the celebratory feast. The preparations include a long-overdue meeting with lower-city merchants, divine protections rituals, furthering the education of the next High Bishop, and a magnificent tale told at the closed country gate. Can the archducal family break tradition and heal the divide between factions? Watch Ehrenfest's ambitious younger generation unite in this volume of this biblio-fantasy! Also includes two short stories and four-panel manga by You Shiina.

Read more less

In a world of infinite possibilities, how would you choose to live?In the year 2043, Infinite Dendrogram, the world's first successful full-dive VRMMO was released. In addition to its ability to perfectly simulate the five senses, along with its many other amazing features, the game promised to offer players a world full of infinite possibilities. Nearly two years later, soon-to-be college freshman, Reiji Mukudori, is finally able to buy a copy of the game and start playing. With some help from his experienced older brother, Shu, and his partner Embryo, Reiji embarks on an adventure into the world of Infinite Dendrogram. Just what will he discover and encounter in this game world known for its incredible realism and infinite possibilities?

Read more less

Contains the Complete Volumes 21-22! Upon Rio's transcendence, the people he loves most lose all memory of him. Aishia suffers a similar fate, and the two depart on a journey to get to the bottom of what's happened. Rio is prepared to fight, even if that means taking up arms to defy the ruthless rules set by god! Will the ties of fate that have endured a thousand years spark a new wave of war?

Read more less

As Gimul heals from the recent attacks, Ryoma's life has finally regained some normalcy. Now he sets out for the Sea of Trees of Syrus to fulfill one of his lifelong goals. Along the way, Ryoma happens to reunite with Reinbachand meet a couple of Reinbach's old friends, coincidentally headed for the same destination. New magic, equipment, and challenges abound in this chapter of Ryoma's laidback adventure!

Read more less

Myne is determined to protect those she cares about most, so she abandons the life she knows to become Rozemyne, the archduke''s mana-rich adopted daughter. She charges forward into this strange new world, not letting her new persona change her passion for books! Watch as the setting of this biblio-fantasy by book lovers, for book lovers continues to expand... along with the book-making industry!

Read more less

Katarina continues to fight(?) her way through the sequel no one expected—least of all her! She never asked to be the villainess of her favorite game, but she’s growing into the role day by day. She’s now collected a plethora of Dark Magic items and the Magical Ministry higher-ups even want her to start taking Dark Magic lessons. Too bad Katarina’s attention is elsewhere, for one of her superiors—former farm boy Cyrus—seems to be showing a different kind of special interest in Maria. Can Katarina help them get closer without inviting disaster? Doubtful! It’s time for another event from the game, meaning new opportunities for our favorite dessert-fueled duke’s daughter to stave off doom once again (and maybe win a few hearts in the process)!

Read more less

Life in the spirit forest is pleasant for Rio and Latifa—but alas, their time together there isn’t meant to last. With a promise that he’ll eventually return, Rio departs for his parents’ hometown in the Yagumo region. A small village holding the secrets of his birth awaits him…

Read more less

Rio sets off for his hometown via parts unknown...so why does everything look so familiar? From udon restaurants to vanquished enemies bent on vengeance, he’s seen it all before—either in this life or his previous one! Could there be others with a spirit connection to this world? Moreover, who is this fox girl trying to kill Rio?!

Read more less

Will has now come into his own as the Faraway Paladin. With strong friends and an even stronger spirit, he has saved Beast Woods and its people from their plight. There’s great cause for celebration...but all is not well in the land. Strange happenings are afoot, beginning with plants blooming out of season and dying at random. At Duke Ethel’s request, Will and Menel are off to investigate, not knowing that their journey will lead them to an ominous prophecy and the Rust Mountains, the capital of the dwarves.

Read more less

Myne shows the High Priest her rewritten bible to secure his approval. Unfortunately, it only casts doubt on who she claims to be. The High Priest demands answers: how can a girl who struggles to author a simple letter produce something so well-written? Myne struggles with how to respond. Will the truth convince him, or will she risk losing her only ally in the temple?Find out in the next pages of this biblio-fantasy by book lovers, for book lovers!

Read more less

Myne tells Lutz the truth about herself. He gets mad and confused, but in the end accepts Myne, with whom he has spent the past year making paper and such with. They successfully complete the paper and get accepted by Benno. They go to the Merchant's Guild to register so they can sell paper, where they are asked to make hairpins for the guildmaster's granddaughter. And so, they go to meet the girl herself, to ask how she would like her hairpins to look. This is a biblio-fantasy, by book lovers for book lovers!

Read more less

After hitting her head particularly hard one day, Duke Claes' daughter, Katarina, suddenly recalls all the memories of her past life: that of a teenage Japanese girl. Just before her untimely death, this girl recalls playing an otome game... that is exactly like the world she's living in now!She is now Katarina Claes, the antagonist of the otome game, who nastily hounded the protagonist until the end. Knowing all the possible outcomes of the game, she realizes that every single possible route ends with Katarina being murdered or exiled! In order to avoid these Catastrophic Bad Ends, she has to use her knowledge of the game and her own wiles, starting with breaking off this engagement with the prince...Will Katarina survive while making her way through this world, where bad flags trip at every turn? Find out in this reverse-harem rom-com, led by everybody's favorite villainess!

Read more less

It’s been ten years since Rentt Faina, a luckless Bronze-class adventurer, set his eyes on becoming Mithril-class. Unfortunately, he finds himself helpless when confronted by a legendary dragon in the Water Moon Dungeon...and is summarily eaten. But Rentt has miraculously reawakened...as a skeleton?! Making his way back to civilization is going to be a challenge when he can barely walk, let alone hold a sword. And the good people of Maalt won’t take kindly to a monster in their midst. Can some magic techniques and a chance encounter provide Rentt’s salvation?

Read more less

Chastille''s birthday is quickly approaching, and Barbatos is at his wits'' end trying to plan for it! While he''s on his way to ask a friend for advice, the bewitching Archdemon Eligor attempts to recruit him. Soon after, Chastille catches Barbatos spending time with a beautiful woman and realizes she can no longer suppress her own feelings. Could a confession of love be on the horizon?

Read more less

A Lot Can Change in Two Years Rozemyne awakens from her slumber to a world not as she remembers it. Unease stirs her heart, but she has no time to rest—she is soon to be enrolled in the Royal Academy as an archduke candidate. There, she’ll need to master controlling her mana, creating magic tools, and performing the magic necessary to rule as an archduke. Rozemyne meets eccentric teachers and students from other duchies, all the while aiming to be the best big sister she can be. With a massive library on the premises, however, there is little chance things will go according to plan. She feverishly delves into its collection, forgetting all about the other archduke candidates and even the royal family. She truly will do anything for books! So begin Rozemyne’s student days in this biblio-fantasy! This volume also includes the results of the series’ second popularity poll, two original short stories, and four-panel manga by You Shiina.

Read more less

The Third Collection for Fans of This Biblio-Fantasy for Bibliophiles!Another official fanbook for Ascendance of a Bookworm lovers! Intended to be read after finishing Part 4 Volume 4 and Royal Academy Stories: First Year. Inside, find even more art, character design sheets, manga, and a short story not found in the light novels! Other supplemental materials include a detailed map of the Royal Academy’s library, Philine’s notes on every duchy in Yurgenschmidt, and another set of Q&A from author Miya Kazuki.

Read more less

One more sun comes sliding down the skyTouya’s got a kingdom to run, so he can’t let familial fuss from eight children keep him away from his civic duties! As domestic and international issues pile up before him, will he be able to manage it all with so many mischievous mouths to feed? And what of the wicked devout, continuing their malicious machinations under the cover of night? Just how many of them are there now, and what are they plotting in the far west?Find out in this installment full of swords, sorcery, and flashback episodes!

Read more less

Contains the full Volume 1 and 2! "O, Hero!" With that cliched line, Kazuya Souma finds himself summoned to another world and his adventure in administration begins! Upon presenting a plan to strengthen his new land economically and militarily, the king cedes the throne to him and Souma finds himself stuck with the top job! What's more, he's betrothed to the outgoing king's daughter?! In order to get the country back on its feet, Souma must summon the wise, the talented, and the gifted to his side. And even when he does manage to catch a break, a day off with his staff provides anything but: rebelling retainers, natural disasters, and the threat of war all await. Can Souma keep up without succumbing to the stress?

Read more less

As old charades end and new ones begin, the intricate system of secrets and lies holding the Alliance together threatens to collapse like a house of cards—not that Akiteru’s noticed. He’s been a bit preoccupied with Iroha, who he can’t help seeing in a new light. It would figure, then, that his uncle would pick now to show up. So long as he’s around, Akiteru’s going to have to work double-time to sell the angle that he and Mashiro are a real fake couple. Dealt this bum hand by fate, can Aki come up with the perfect bluff, or will he fold? Can any gambit survive intact while Iroha’s a player? And when the summer festival finally comes, just who will Akiteru wind up watching the fireworks with?

Read more less

Inglis, once a hero-king and now a beautiful squire-in-training, is on a dangerous infiltration mission to avoid an all-out war with the snowy northern country of Alcard. As Alcard's Prince Lahti leads the way, Inglis's sword arm and stomach alike call out for a northern tour of engaging fights and delicious food. But with Alcard under the oppressive rule of a hieral menace named Tiffanyer, Inglis is faced with her greatest enemyhunger! You know, Rani, when I get mad about something, I get really mad. The wild north stirs before her!

Read more less

With the events of the tower behind them, Yogiri and Tomochika begin making their way through the Meld Plains, a foggy expanse of crystalline plants and animals, towards the capital, in hopes of reuniting with the classmates who left them for dead on the bus. After dealing with a short distraction on the plains, they manage to make it to the city but find that getting permission to enter may be a bit more complicated than they had first hoped. Meanwhile, another member of the class who had been abandoned wakes up in the ruins of their tour bus. Disoriented and critically wounded, she finds she is not quite as alone as she thought, and Yogiri left behind just the thing she needs to treat her wounds.

Read more less

Leaving their growing entourage behind, Yogiri and Tomochika set sail on a cruise ship for the eastern island nation of Ent. But as always seems to be the case, things don't go quite as planned, and after attacks from pirates and the rebirth of an ancient High Wizard, they find their ship sinking with no land in sight. With the help of a mysterious ancient-dragon-turned-young-boy named Kouryu, they manage to escape the damaged vessel and just make it to shore in time. But as they continue on their journey to the Empire of Ent in search of the Sage Yoshifumi and the Philosopher's Stone he possesses, they are met with new obstacles as the twin goddesses Malna and Rilna finally begin to take measures to deal with Yogiri...sort of.

Read more less

The [King of Plagues] is a disaster in human form who once roamed the world of Infinite Dendrogram, leaving only carnage in his wake. He destroyed an entire country and murdered [The Hero], the pinnacle of tian-kind...but not even that was enough to sate

Read more less

Scrub it up! After accepting Lilith's request for a larger bath, Zagan begins the construction of a grand bath in his castle to reward the services of his subordinates and provide a place of relaxation for Nephy and the other girls. Life in the castle is as peaceful and noisy as ever. However, Bifrons' evil schemes are advancing toward them, and the mysteries of what Alshiera has been fighting against for so long slowly begin to unravel.

Read more less

Rentt and Lorraine's search for the roots of his divinity brings them to Rentt's childhood home of Hathara, and the nostalgic setting evokes memories of his past. Just as a harrowing encounter with a dragon set him upon the path of undeath, it was a wolf, a hero, and a girl named Jinlin who first inspired Rentt's dream of becoming a Mithril-class adventurer.Dive into our undead hero's tragic backstory in volume 10 of The Unwanted Undead Adventurer manga!

Read more less

Contains the complete Volumes 9-10! Under cover of night, Will and his party set out on a quest to slay the calamitous elder dragon Valacirca, bringer of war and transgressor upon the dwarves'' former home. Before they can vanquish the ancient beast, however, they must survive the journey to the Rust Mountains where it dwells.The way is long and fraught with dangers both anticipated and unexpected. But even with the odds against them, Will, Menel, Reystov, Al, and Ghelreis venture forth, emboldened by each other''s bravery—for where there is darkness, there may always yet be light.

Read more less

Under the protection of the gods, a relaxed life with slimes in another world begins!One day, the life of middle-aged Japanese businessman Ryoma Takebayashi came to a rather sudden and disappointing end. Ryoma had never had a blessed life, but after his death, three great gods sought his cooperation and reincarnated him as a child in another world with swords and magic!Receiving a most cordial and divine welcome from the gods, Ryoma decides to live leisurely on his own in the forest for the time being. Working diligently at magic and hunting, Ryoma’s greatest passion comes to be researching his tamed slimes?! Training a variety of slimes (some newly discovered), the curtain rises on this easygoing life fantasy celebrating a second life with kind people in another world!

Read more less

Contains the Complete Volumes 4-6! Vol. 4: With his loyal(ish) assistant Chidori Kaname by his side, Sagara Sousuke is ready for his new career as a private investigator for Jindai High. Whether it's the murder of endangered snails or a local scam operation, Detective Sousuke is on the case! Vol. 5: Problem-solver Sagara Sousuke is at it again, from negotiating peace between warring playground factions to dueling for control of a dojo! Oh, and don't forget leading a yakuza turf war in a mascot suit! Vol. 6: Leaving the mercenary life behind sounds niceuntil you realize high school is a battlefield of its own! Navigating romance, subbing in for a movie actor, drafting a prospective student pamphlet... It's all just as intense for Sagara Sousuke!

Read more less

Following his transmigration, during which he bartered away his memories in exchange for rare and powerful skills, Kelvin is fully enjoying his new life as an adventurer. After making a name for himself in Parth, becoming the city's most famous and respected adventurer along with his close-knit motley crew, he next sets his sights on Toraj, the Country of Water. But what should have been a peaceful visit to satiate his heartfelt cry of I haven't had a grain of rice since arriving in this world I want some rice!! was, of course, never fated to go smoothly. The unfortunate (or fortunate?) souls who just happened to catch the attention of this sarcastic, adventurous battle junkie are...none other than the Heroes of Deramis?! Join this black-clad warrior and his allies as they continue to make a name for themselves in the second volume of this epic journey!

Read more less

Ever since arriving in a new world with overpowered abilitiesat the cost of his memoriesKelvin has steadily gathered one powerful ally after another. But now, the threat of a demon looms over Parth, City of Peace. As the strongest party in the area, Kelvin''s group is tasked with investigating this new threat...only to walk into a life-and-death fight with a Rank S opponent! Luckily, our snarky, fun-loving battle junkie has assembled some of the most formidable allies around to combat them. The exhilarating battle fantasy journey continues as this black-clad warrior and his companions continue to leave their mark upon the world!

Read more less

Reincarnated as a girl far in the future, former Hero-King Inglis has the chance to hone her fighting skills. Lacking a Rune, she was free to spend her days engrossed in training while her beauty grew alongside her expertise with the blade. Now fifteen years old, she sets off for the royal capital to enroll in the knights' academy with her childhood friend, Rafinha. But when their budget grows tight along the way, they might have to make a slight detour... What kind of mayhem is in store for them as mercenaries?

Read more less

The undead Adventurer returns home, but trouble blocks his path!Rentt finally sets out for his home village of Hathara with Lorraine. On the way, they encounter a horde of zombies and meet Hilde, the Gold-class adventurer tasked with destroying the undead. An accomplished mystic, she sees that Rentt has divinity and offers to teach him to better conceal it. He accepts, and in the process, feels the presence of a soul that has been watching over him throughout his career.Once they finally reach Hathara, Rentt is reunited with his family and old friends. The village celebrates his return by throwing a banquet, but Rentt seems conflicted about the exaggerated welcome and disappears in the middle of the festivities. Lorraine leaves to look for him, only to find him in a very unexpected place...

Read more less

A Toe-Stepping Political DanceSince the moment she set foot in the Royal Academy, Rozemyne has put her absolute all into her studies so that she can finally get into the library! Unfortunately, she behaves so abnormally in the process that her retainers and professors end up concerned...Then, she clashes with the greater duchy Dunkelfelger over Schwartz and Weiss, and a game of treasure-stealing ditter is arranged. In Rozemyne’s quest to do anything to protect the library, she continues to be a constant source of headaches for the leaders of Ehrenfest. She completely ignores diplomatic norms by accepting furtive consultations from other duchies’ archduke candidates, and even gives the prince himself romantic advice!Here comes another chaotic volume of this biblio-fantasy, which also includes two original short stories and a four-panel manga drawn by You Shiina!

Read more less

With her baptism ceremony complete, Myne begins work in the temple as an apprentice shrine maiden. Awaiting within is what she always wanted: a room full of books! But her new life isn’t quite the dream she was hoping for; she’s surrounded by nobles who scorn her common origins, and even her own servants are causing her trouble. On top of that, she has to constantly battle the weakness of her own body. But with a love for books burning in her heart, Myne gives her all to her new apprentice duties. Thus begins part two of this biblio-fantasy!

Read more less

With the events of Hanabusa behind them,Yogiri and Tomochika's journey to the capital has brought them deep into the wilderness of the Garula Canyon, where they meet an enigmatic man known only as the Swordmaster. In hopes of finding any information that might help them get home, the two reluctantly decide to participate in the trial unfolding there: a selection process for those wishing to become Knights of the Divine King. But when Yogiri slips up and accidentally uses his power to kill someone central to the history of the world, their objective quickly changes to escaping the tower where the trial is being held before anyone realizes what he's done.

Read more less

You’d think surviving an assassination attempt would entitle Mia Luna Tearmoon to some rest and recreation—but in comes her old friend the great famine! Forkroad and Co.’s business has completely collapsed, and with it, the logistics Mia needed for her famine-prevention plan.Mia’s investigation reveals the culprit is a man she knows all too well: Shalloak Cornrogue, the Merchant King. In the previous timeline, Mia had suffered indignity at his hands. Now that he’s meddling in this timeline as well, it’s the perfect excuse for payback!Her road of revenge takes Mia all the way to Perujin. There, the Sage of the Empire finds herself embroiled in a whirlwind of trouble, culminating in a showdown that will forevermore change the fate of Perujin...

Read more less

An ill-fated encounter… Driven insane by the loss of his daughter and the death of Hakim, Kishimoto turned on his coworker and killed him in cold blood. After this, he used Sophie to goad Arata into a final showdown at a park in Thailand. From training camp comrades to bitter adversaries, how will this confrontationend as their two paths collide?

Read more less

In a city of the dead, long since ruined and far from human civilization, lives a single human child. His name is Will, and he's being raised by three undead: the hearty skeletal warrior, Blood; the graceful mummified priestess, Mary; and the crotchety spectral sorcerer, Gus. The three pour love into the boy, and teach him all they know. But one day, Will starts to wonder: "Who am I?"Will must unravel the mysteries of this faraway dead man's land, and unearth the secret pasts of the undead. He must learn the love and mercy of the good gods, and the bigotry and madness of the bad. And when he knows it all, the boy will take his first step on the path to becoming a Paladin."I promised you. It's gonna take a while, but I'll tell you everything. This is the story of the deaths of many heroes. It's the story of how we died, and it's the reason you grew up here."

Read more less