A light novel is a Japanese form of young adult fiction, generally targeting teens to twenties. It usually comes with a manga-esque cover and is serialised, with around 50,000 words a volume.

When it comes to light novels, certain protagonists don’t just push boundaries—they completely obliterate them. From Rimuru Tempest, the unassuming slime who skyrocketed to the status of a ...

Los Angeles, CA – Publisher TOKYOPOP puts love in the air for Spring as it announces 4 new BL titles set for release under its LoveLove imprint.

Isekai light novels offer accessible and immersive adventures ... Mukouda’s knack for ordering groceries from Japan and cooking delicious food quickly turns him into a culinary sensation ...

The House in Fata Morgana often makes lists of the best Japanese visual novel games, and it’s not hard to see why. Developed by Novectacle, this time-spanning adventure spins a narrative that ...

Light of My Lion is a Japanese drama series starring Yuya Yagira, Bando Ryota, and Tasuku Sato. It premiered on TBS in October 2024 and has been available for streaming on Netflix since January 25 ...

Kadokawa announced on Friday that Umikaze Minamino's Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Through (Majutsu-shi Kunon wa Mieteiru) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. The anime's ...

exposing fat-phobia and sexism in Japanese society. Kijima, who has published a memoir and a novel of her own, expressed her deep discontent with the publication of the novel on her blog ...

You’ll often see this game on lists of the best Japanese ... novel with plenty to offer. AI: The Somnium Files may not be a pure visual novel, with investigation sections that involve some light ...

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...

Speaking in Seoul, Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Koichi Mizushima said, "We want to continue to light the fires of friendship and trust between Japan and South Korea so that we can move ...