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Very excited to reveal the trailer for a new YouTube channel myself and my partner are working on – Restless Shadows!

Classic ghost stories, original tales, all narrated and enhanced with music and sound effects ala radioplays.

You can visit the channel at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt44zR202v3yHzt9ngL5n2Q

We’ve been working on this for months–jotting down ideas for original stories, reading through a bunch of classics to decide on the ones we want to do first. A ton of work has been going on in the background. And now, the first bit of content is alive and available. It feels very gratifying. I really hope you’ll consider subscribing and checking out our future content. This is only a glimpse at what we have in store!

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Review of I’m In Love With the Villainess Volume 2 by Inori. The isekai, otome game, yuri light novel is released officially in English by Seven Seas.
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LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION

Japanese Title: 私の推しは悪役令嬢。Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou
Author: Inori – いのり。
Illustrator: Hanagata – 花ヶ田
Publisher (English): Seven Seas
Translator: Jenn Yamazaki
Release Date (English): February 23, 2021

Publisher (Japan): GL Bunko (Ainaka Shuppan)
Release Date (Japan): August 26, 2019
Volumes Released (Japan to Date): 4

Anime Series: None
Manga: None

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ABOUT THE CHANNEL
Justus R. Stone does light novel reviews, news, and podcasts. Sometimes, he opens surprise boxes or does other random videos because, well, life is fun with some surprises.

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Review of Owarimonogatari Part 3 End Tale (Monogatari Series) by Nisioisin. The supernatural light novel is released officially in English by Vertical.
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LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION

Japanese Title: 終物語 (下)
Author: Nisio Isin — 西尾 維新
Illustrator: VOFAN
Publisher (English): Vertical
Translator: Ko Ransom
Release Date (English): September 29, 2020

Publisher (Japan): Kodansha Box
Release Date (Japan): April 03, 2014
Volumes Released (Japan to Date): 27

Anime Series: Yes Aired October 2015 – December 2015 https://amzn.to/30VHZIk
Manga: Not of this book, but there is a Monogatari manga adapting the earlier stories of the series. It is also released by Vertical https://amzn.to/38FKbq3

ELN Entry: https://englishlightnovels.com/2015/12/22/monogatari/

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Review of Bofuri: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense Volume 1 by Yuumikan. The Virtual Reality MMORPG, slice of life light novel is released officially in English by Yen On (Yen Press).
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LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION

Japanese Title: 痛いのは嫌なので防御力に極振りしたいと思います。 — “Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu”
Author: Yuumikan – ユーキャン
Illustrator: Koin
Publisher (English): Yen On (Yen Press)
Translator: Andrew Cunningham
Release Date (English): March 30, 2021

Publisher (Japan): Kadokawa
Release Date (Japan): September 8, 2017
Volumes Released (Japan to Date): 11

Anime Series: https://amzn.to/3dVnFPW Adapted Volumes 1-4
Manga: https://amzn.to/2P9F7FN Released in English by Yen On

Synopsis: When it comes to the VRMMO NewWorld Online, Kaede Honjou isn’t your run-of-the-mill greenhorn gamer. Forgoing a typical stat allocation for her Great Shielder, Maple, she pumps all her points into defense from the get-go! Her reasoning? “I don’t want to get hurt.” With no magic, agility, or strength to speak of, this walking fortress will have to get creative to beat the baddies early on. But little does she know that her pure-stat build will propel her to chaotic new heights that even the game admins couldn’t account for!

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Review of Solo Leveling (I Alone Level Up or Only I Level Up) Volume 1 by Chugong. The fantasy, adventure Korean novel is released officially in English by Yen On.
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LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION

South Korean Title: 나 혼자만 레벨업 — Na Honjaman Level-Up
AKA: I Alone Level-Up
Author: Chugong
Illustrator: N/A
Publisher (English): Yen On
Translator: Hye Young Im and J. Torres
Release Date (English): February 2, 2021

Publisher (Korea): D & C Media
Original Release: November 2016 – April 2018
Volumes Released (Korea): 14 (Complete)

Anime Series: None
Manhwa: Licensed by Yen Press – https://amzn.to/2XrOXnB

Synopsis:
The weakest of the weak, E-class hunter Jinwoo Sung has no money, no talent, and no prospects to speak of. And when he enters a hidden dungeon that fateful day, he ends up being left to die in the aftermath of a horrendous tragedy. At death’s door, Jinwoo is suddenly invited to be a “player” by a mysterious voice. Desperate to live, Jinwoo jumps at the chance…but what is this strange new leveling system that only he can see?

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Review of Date A Live Volume 1 by Koushi Tachibana. The Action, Harem, Comedy, Fantasy light novel is released officially in English by Yen On (Yen Press).
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LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION

Japanese Title: デート・ア・ライブ
Author: Koushi Tachibana – 橘 公司
Illustrator: Tsunako – つなこ
Publisher (English): Yen On (Yen Press)
Translator: Jocelyne Allen
Release Date (English): February 23, 2021

Publisher (Japan): Fujimi Shobo
Release Date (Japan): March 18, 2011
Volumes Released (Japan to Date): 22 Complete as of March 2020

Anime Series: 3 seasons released, covering volumes 1-12. Season 4 in production, set to air October 2021
Manga: Yes. Not Licensed

Synopsis: April 10. The first day of school. Shido Itsuka is rudely awoken by his personal alarm clock—his little sister. It’s shaping up to be another typical day…well, as typical as it gets on a planet plagued by massive spatial quakes. Little does Shido know, however, his life is about to take a sudden turn when he encounters the source of this destructive phenomenon—a girl his age, apparently known as a Spirit. Turns out, there are only two ways he can stop her from unleashing hell on the world: Eliminate her by force or placate her…by taking her out on a date and making her fall in love with him!

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Review of The Executioner And Her Way Of Life Volume 1 Thus She is Reborn by Mato Sato. The Fantasy Action (sort of Isekai) light novel is released officially in English by Yen On.
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LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION

Japanese Title: 処刑少女の生きる道 — “Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road”
Author: Mato Sato – 佐藤 真登
Illustrator: nilitsu – ニリツ
Publisher (English): Yen On (Yen Press)
Translator: Jenny McKeon
Release Date (English): March 9, 2021

Publisher (Japan): GA Bunko
Release Date (Japan): July 12, 2019
Volumes Released (Japan to Date): 5

Anime Series: In Production
Manga: Yes. Not Yet Licensed.

Synopsis: The Lost Ones are wanderers who come here from a distant world known as “Japan.” No one knows how or why they leave their homes. The only thing that is certain is that they bring disaster and calamity. The duty of exterminating them without remorse falls to Menou, a young Executioner. When she meets Akari, it seems like just another job…until she discovers it’s impossible to kill this girl! And when Menou begins to search for a way to defeat this immortality, Akari is more than happy to tag along! So begins a journey that will change Menou forever…

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Review of The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent Volume 1 by Yuka Tachibana.
A Slow-life, Isekai, Fantasy light novel series.
Review is of the official English release from Seven Seas.
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LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION

Japanese Title: 聖女の魔力は万能です — “Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu”
Author: Yuka Tachibana – 橘 由華
Illustrator: Yasuyuki Syuri – 珠梨 やすゆき
Publisher (English): Seven Seas
Translator: Julie Goniwich
Release Date (English): August 27, 2020 (eBook)
Publisher (Japan): Kadokawa Books
Release Date (Japan): February 10, 2017
Volumes Released (Japan to Date): 6
Anime Series: Airing Now!
Manga: Yes. Licensed for English release by Seven Seas https://amzn.to/3iV1tFq

Synopsis: Sei, a 20-year-old office worker, is whisked away to a whole new world. Unfortunately for Sei, the ritual that summoned her—meant to produce a “Saint” who would banish the dark magic—brought two people over instead of one. And everyone prefers the second girl over Sei?! But this is just fine by Sei, who leaves the royal palace to set up shop making potions and cosmetics with her newfound magic. Business is booming, and this might not be such a bad life, after all…as long as her supposed Sainthood doesn’t come back to haunt her.

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Light Novel Review of King of the Labyrinth Volume 1 Cry of the Minotaur by Shien Bis – 支援ＢＩＳ.
Review is of the official English release from Yen On.
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LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION

Japanese Title: 迷宮の王 — “Meikyu no Ou”
Author: Shien Bis – 支援ＢＩＳ
Illustrator: Shoko MEGURO – 目黒詔子
Publisher (English): Yen On
Translator: Luke Hutton
Release Date (English): January 19, 2021
Publisher (Japan): Legend Novels
Release Date (Japan): January 9, 2019
Volumes Released (Japan to Date): 3 (Complete)
Anime Series: No
Manga: No

Synopsis: On the tenth floor of the labyrinth awaits the minotaur. Many brave adventurers have challenged this great beast, all have thoroughly failed. “More!” Demands the powerful monster. “Send me more powerful opponents!” This creature blindly pursues strength at any cost. Perhaps it will even grow strong enough to surpass the rules of the labyrinth itself! Can any adventurer hope to stand against such a mighty creature?

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Light Novel Review of Pretty Boy Detective Club Volume 2 The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys by Nisioisin – 西尾 維新
Review is of the official English release from Vertical (Kodansha Books).
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LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION

Japanese Title: 美少年探偵団 — Bishonen Tanteidan
Author: Nisioisin – 西尾 維新
Illustrator: Kinako – キナコ
Publisher (English): Vertical (Kodansha Books)
Translator: Winifred Bird
Release Date (English): December 29, 2020
Publisher (Japan): Kodansha Taiga
Release Date (Japan): December 17, 2015
Volumes Released (Japan to Date): 11 (Complete)
Anime Series: Yes! Premiering April 2021
Manga: Licensed by Vertical (Kodansha Manga) Releases July 6, 2021 https://amzn.to/3cmAQrN

Complete Sherlock Holmes Audio Collection: https://amzn.to/2NVFu6M

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