The Light Novel Podcast
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsA 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.
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Episode 51 Anime Expo 2021 & More Light Novel Licenses
July 25, 2021 11:22 - 1 hour - 106 MBEarly 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 forward to later this year!
Episode 50 Summer 2021 Anime Adapted from Light Novels
July 03, 2021 14:20 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBWelcome 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 no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta... X My Next Life as a Villainess 5:48 Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei The Honor Student at Magic High School Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha...
Episode 49 New Light Novel Licensing News Catch-Up
June 05, 2021 19:51 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBA 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 Manga, and a TRPG Book https://bit.ly/3w1FKC8 Yen Press Announces 4 New Light Novels https://bit.ly/3xdsCtR Seven Seas Licenses Planet of the Orcs https://bit.ly/3cDtMab Seven Seas License...
Episode 48 I Was Reincarnated As Evil Alice
May 10, 2021 02:14 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBIn 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: 悪役アリスに転生したので、恋も仕事も放棄します！ — “Akuyaku Alice ni Tensei Shita node, Koi mo Shigoto mo Houki Shimasu!” AUTHOR: Chii Kurusu — 来栖千依 ILLUSTRATOR: Minato Yaguchi — ヤグチミナト TRANSLATOR: Emma Schumacker PUBLISHER (English): Cro...
Episode 47 J-Novel Pulp
April 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBJonathon, 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 the plans going forward for this new pulp novel publisher? Some background on the launch titles and how people can start reading them NOW! Perry Rhodan NEO Amazon: https://amzn.to/3nknKz3 Kobo: h...
Episode 46 - April Light Novel Licenses from J-Novel Club
April 17, 2021 18:03 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBIn 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: This Time I’m Gonna Tell Her How I Feel! by Rhythm Aida with Illustrations by nauribon 豚公爵に転生したから、今度は君に好きと言いたい The Sidekick Never Gets the Girl, Let Alone the Protag’s Sister! by Toshizo with I...
Episode 45 Emeth: Island of Golems
April 11, 2021 16:21 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBIn 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 writers for games and novels, such as Final Fantasy Type 0 -The Last Truth-, Final Fantasy Agito, Imaginary Range, Root Double, Ingress the Animation, and more! For the Cross Infinite release of Em...
Episode 44 Spring 2021 Anime Adapted from Light Novels
April 04, 2021 19:24 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe 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 Capital Kotogami https://bit.ly/3dNSUL9 Cross Infinite World Licenses Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin https://bit.ly/2PSRcj6 MAIN DISCUSSION ...
Episode 43 Ai Dungeon Isekai
March 21, 2021 15:30 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBThis 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: https://play.aidungeon.io/main/landing CAST BiogundamJean-LucKyleTerrenceMirage
Episode 42 Seven Seas and Tentai Books Licenses
March 01, 2021 16:29 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBHello 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 Links Bio Mentioned Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MWN1_we5Ig Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDBbQ96pm6s […]
Episode 41 Yen On J-Novel Club and Seven Seas Announcements
February 26, 2021 13:30 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBHello 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
Episode 40 – 2020 Wrap-up
February 01, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBHello 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
Episode 39 – Kono Rano 2021 & New Licenses
December 19, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBHello 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 and Seven Seas announce some […]
Episode 38 – There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could be Popular, Right?
November 27, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBHello 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 SPOILERS! We’re also covering […]
Episode 37 – October Light Novel Licenses
October 24, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBHello 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 and fantasy titles, but […]
Episode 36 – Accel World
October 05, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 91.1 MBHello 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 talking a bit about […]
Episode 35 – Infinite Dendrogram Volumes 4-7
September 06, 2020 14:52 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBHello 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 discussing volumes 4 to […]
Episode 34 Anime Expo Lite and Twitter Licensing Announcements
July 12, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBHello 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 wallet! The light novel announcements came from Cross Infinite World, […]
Episode 33 My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
July 03, 2020 22:26 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBHello 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 anime, it is getting a […]
Episode 32 Interview: Alex From Tentai Books
May 28, 2020 04:29 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHello 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 lives), the two titles he’s launching […]
Episode 31 New Light Novel Licenses from April 2020
May 14, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBHello 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 new light novel series were announced! […]
Episode 30 Strike the Blood
May 02, 2020 12:30 - 2 hours - 85.1 MBHello 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 seasons of anime, several manga adaptations and spin-offs, and countless pieces of merchandise. Yeah, […]
Episode 29 No Game No Life
March 28, 2020 22:12 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBHello 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. But we can’t help but […]
Episode 28 JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World
February 25, 2020 18:11 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBHello 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 discretion as to whether you […]
Episode 27 Our Top Reads of 2019
January 11, 2020 18:46 - 2 hours - 84.5 MBHello 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 […]
Episode 26 Anime NYC 2019 Light Novel Licenses
November 29, 2019 04:10 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBWelcome 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 Novel Series ends after 30 year run […]
Episode 25 – Arifureta
November 21, 2019 19:38 - 2 hours - 113 MBWelcome 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’ Kickstarter Ends With US$165,811 (3:00) https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-11-07/invaders-of-the-rokujouma-novels-kickstarter-ends-with-usd165811/.153020 NOVELS FROM […]
Episode 24 A Sister’s All You Need
November 01, 2019 02:28 - 2 hours - 86.3 MBWelcome 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 Manga Ends With 4th Compiled Volume […]
Episode 23 The Faraway Paladin
September 18, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBHello 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 * After Days- My Next Life as […]
Episode 22 Anime Expo 2019 Licensing Announcements
August 26, 2019 19:23 - 1 hour - 68 MBHey 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 light novels announced at Anime Expo from […]
Episode 21 The Isekai Game
July 16, 2019 01:09 - 2 hours - 96.5 MBHey 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 Justus R. […]
Episode 20 The Saga of Tanya the Evil
June 22, 2019 15:30 - 2 hours - 98.3 MBOn 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 who, upon […]
Episode 19 Konosuba
May 20, 2019 17:40 - 2 hours - 85.3 MBHello 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 Konosuba, as this is what […]
Episode 18 Overlord
April 19, 2019 00:28 - 2 hours - 173 MBHey 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 R. […]
Episode 17 The Rising of the Shield Hero
March 25, 2019 15:55 - 2 hours - 88.2 MBHello 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 Jean-Luc NEWS The Light Novel […]
Episode 16 Psycome
February 13, 2019 20:53 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBHello 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 anime and/or […]
Episode 15 Our Top Reads of 2018 and Wants for 2019
January 21, 2019 23:35 - 2 hours - 98 MBHello 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 thought we’d […]
Boomark Winners!
January 03, 2019 22:06Hi everyone, Sorry for being a day late. Apparently the holidays played havoc with my schedule (and brain) a little more than I intended. Since YouTube has removed the ability to message people directly, I’ll need each of the winners to send me an email at [email protected] Please include your YouTube username and mailing address […]
Podcast 14 Katanagatari
December 25, 2018 02:41 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBHello 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 video here – https://youtu.be/5LLFJXD3pQE CAST Justus R. Stone Jean-Luc […]
Podcast 13 Licenses, J-Novel Club Manga, Kono Light Novel Ga Sugoi 2019
December 14, 2018 01:24 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIn 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 feeling like a […]
Podcast 12 A Certain Magical Index
December 04, 2018 22:02 - 2 hours - 88.8 MBIn 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 market, having not yet completed […]
Podcast 11 Goblin Slayer
November 17, 2018 20:15 - 2 hours - 99.1 MB*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 discuss the controversy that surrounded the first […]
Podcast 10 Sam Pinansky of J-Novel Club
October 10, 2018 18:12 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBHello 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 just be some news about a […]
Podcast 9 Fall 2018 Anime Based on Light Novels
September 29, 2018 18:05 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBHello 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 Terrence Kyle Jean-Luc News Coming Soon… Series […]
Podcast 8 How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
September 09, 2018 22:22 - 2 hours - 84.1 MBHello 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 really well done […]
Podcast 7 Is it Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon
August 19, 2018 03:40 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBHello 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 adventurer […]
Podcast 6 Infinite Dendrogram
August 01, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBHello 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 5+ hours […]
Podcast 5.2 – Vertical, Yen On, and Seven Seas at Anime Expo
July 11, 2018 07:24 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBHello 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 Classroom of the Elite Spring or summer 2019 […]
Podcast 5.1 – J-Novel Club Announcements at Anime Expo
July 07, 2018 04:03 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBHello 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 Terrence Tom News Well, […]
Podcast 4 – Anime Expo Licensing Predictions & Wants
June 21, 2018 03:43 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBHey 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 that we […]