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    • Drone205D
      Drone205 Premium Member @Terrence
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      @terrence I am kinda sad, if I could read Japanese I probably would make use of Bookwalker but I am limited to Translations we get :(

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      • TerrenceT
        Terrence Premium Member @Drone205
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        @drone205 said in Novel pick-up requests:

        @terrence I am kinda sad, if I could read Japanese I probably would make use of Bookwalker but I am limited to Translations we get :(

        I use Google Translation software to "read" some of the ones I've picked up.

        I haven't been gungho lately about it though since the third book I tried it with was a bit more intensive (and I carelessly took next to no notes on character information from the early parts, so now I'm a bit confused with who is whom).

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          Kite-XX @Paul Nebeling
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          @paul-nebeling said in Novel pick-up requests:

          JNC hasn't done a mecha series yet. At least not that I've read. I'm not counting Elexis' numerous creations in Rokujouma or the manned (womanned just sounds so awkward) monstrosity in Bluesteel Blasphemer.

          Yeah, I know in this era of isekai, mecha is dated, but still, surely there's one title that isn't owned by Kadokawa.

          I don't know that many Light Novels that involve mecha, only a few through fan-translations like "Magic Robot Aluminare", or my favorite "Knight's & Magic", yet not sure of any Light Novels like those that could be picked-up by JNC.

          Still, if isekai series is the main theme to focus on, I at least want a series that isn't ...stereotypical, like similar character traits or personalities, typical cheats or overpowered, general outline of the story, or cliches, etc. Just asking for a good series with its own unique aspect.

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            Hyferzftw
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            I love mecha. Keep up the recommendations guys. Hopefully we get one.

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              SilverCat422
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              My first pick up request. I really want to request the official translation of a special light novel. It's setting is really unique, I've never seen a similar series and it's unbelievable funny. To describe it a little bit, the dog people appearing in the story all have a dog breed name as their last name, like Leonhart von Golden Retriever (レオンハルト・フォン・ゴールデンレトリバー), or Darius von Wolfhound (ダリウス・フォン・ウルフハウンド), or Barbarian von Pitbull (バーバリアン・フォン・ピットブル) just to name a few. They also have a human form and a doggy form, they change through both throughout the story. True to their "mad dog" description, they run rampant in the name of their queen, but it's up to the MC to keep them on their leash. Harder said than done though, which makes for laughs and giggles. Please, please consider to pick it up!!!

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              Name: Queen, the Mad Dog Knight Order is Prepared for you, so Please Discipline them Harshly
              Queen, I prepared a knight group of crazy dogs, so please train with a feeling of death.
              Joou-sama, Kyouken Kishidan wo Youishimashita node Shinuki de Shitsuke wo Onegaishimasu
              女王様、狂犬騎士団を用意しましたので死ぬ気で躾をお願いします
              Author: 帰初心
              Artist: Fuji Mitsuya
              Original Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
              Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Harem Josei
              Year: 2016
              Volumes: 2 (Ongoing)
              Synopsis: 【Officially】This is a story of where a small girl was discovered to be the King’s illegitimate child, was supplied with a robust army of soldiers called Dog People and governs over the country.
              (【In reality】A loner child with no charm, at a level where she would trip and fall from being lead by a medium sized dog, gets put in charge of leading a great number of mad dogs and until she can properly hold her ground, this is about the difficulty of her walk.)

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              • LegitPancakeL
                LegitPancake Premium Member @SilverCat422
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                @silvercat422 said in Novel pick-up requests:

                You just mentioned in your own post that it's published by Kadokawa, meaning there's little to no hope of J-Novel getting it. You'll have to look to Yen Press.

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                • TerrenceT
                  Terrence Premium Member @LegitPancake
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                  @legitpancake said in Novel pick-up requests:

                  @silvercat422 said in Novel pick-up requests:

                  You just mentioned in your own post that it's published by Kadokawa, meaning there's little to no hope of J-Novel getting it. You'll have to look to Yen Press.

                  While there's not much chance of JNC getting a novel from Kadokawa, it's still worth requesting stuff because they could pick up similar titles to your tastes that are available from publishers they work with. At least, that's how one of the other pubs taking requests viewed it when asked on social media (forget if it was Seven Seas or Bookwalker).


                  The title I still want the most is ZoaHunter.

                  What title do you guys want the most above all your other requests?

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                    Eins Premium Member
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                    The Legend of Legendary Heroes...

                    T.T

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                    • TerrenceT
                      Terrence Premium Member @Eins
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                      @eins said in Novel pick-up requests:

                      The Legend of Legendary Heroes...

                      T.T

                      I almost got the first set of these for free from a Bookwalker JP glitch. Alas, glitch was fixed by the time I amassed enough coins.

                      Apparently the sequel novels are wrapping up with next volume. Must be one long series to have a whole sequel novel set.

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                      • TerrenceT
                        Terrence Premium Member
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                        Ahgg, these Survival / Death Game Lightning Bunko releases on sale on Bookwalker are tempting, but I've got enough books I'll probably never read. I hope someday this Kadokawa stuff comes over.

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                        • myskarosM
                          myskaros Staff
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                          @terrence Can I request that you at least include a summary of the series? You're just hotlinking images with no explanation and not even a link back to the page you got them from, and a huge portion of the last few pages of this thread have been just that. Those mecha books don't even have a title, it's just "look at the pretty cover." I'd like to be able to say "oh, that series sounds interesting" and support your picks, but I'm typically not in the mood to go image hunting for an indeterminate amount of time just to find out I'm not even interested in that book at all.

                          Whoever said nothing's impossible never tried slamming a revolving door.

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                          • TerrenceT
                            Terrence Premium Member @myskaros
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                            @myskaros said in Novel pick-up requests:

                            @terrence Can I request that you at least include a summary of the series? You're just hotlinking images with no explanation and not even a link back to the page you got them from, and a huge portion of the last few pages of this thread have been just that. Those mecha books don't even have a title, it's just "look at the pretty cover." I'd like to be able to say "oh, that series sounds interesting" and support your picks, but I'm typically not in the mood to go image hunting for an indeterminate amount of time just to find out I'm not even interested in that book at all.

                            It's a bit more work, but I'll try. Reverse Image search still an option for the older posts if you're interested in those works and I don't put the BW link.

                            I don't like reading descriptions all the time because they can spoil things, which is why I don't always share them, so sometimes I do just go by the pretty covers and genre to choose a series. And I tend to like short series, so if you like 10 plus volume series, I won't be your guy. I'd say 3-6 volumes is ideal.

                            1. Coliseum
                              Publisher: Dengeki Bunko (Lightning Bunko, a Kadokawa Subsidiary)
                              Bookwalker: https://bookwalker.jp/debcbc0393-9622-4694-82de-960ce897f8f9/?acode=WpfPW3yk

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                            1. Escape From Paradise Island
                              Pub: Dengeki Bunko (Lightning Bunko, a Kadokawa Subsidiary)
                              Bookwalker: https://bookwalker.jp/def356c72c-4e66-4e47-86d8-87717990a855/?acode=WpfPW3yk

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                            Some older Request links:

                            Dowl Masters (Mecha light novel): https://bookwalker.jp/de2095534b-cb5b-4b27-8eed-b1177516c0ab/?acode=WpfPW3yk

                            Mismarca Empire (this was someone else's recommendation, but I'm interested): https://bookwalker.jp/de6969a280-7123-4c88-84d5-469377468c84/?acode=WpfPW3yk

                            Dungeon Seeker (another one that has been brought up by more than just me; published by Alphopolis): https://bookwalker.jp/deb6a09b1a-ab7f-4fcc-b01a-20ffbb5b4cda/?acode=WpfPW3yk

                            When we go to a different world we first confirm the law of physics: https://bookwalker.jp/de3ac82270-fb75-4ef5-a42d-634716c2e2e8/?acode=WpfPW3yk

                            Raw pawniki (the Aniki muscle head series with the cute red head on the cover, dweeby blue haired dude, and super muscly dude): https://bookwalker.jp/de8a5c14cf-b011-479e-b7c3-5825896d1b53/?acode=WpfPW3yk

                            I was ordered a chef in a different world I will become a martyr for the Queen! (HJ Bunko, so I think this is actually possible, and it's a food novel, which I know we need!): https://bookwalker.jp/de4be488e6-5499-4996-b1aa-3febbb46d3c4/?acode=WpfPW3yk

                            Inou Battle (I'm sure people know this, but I'll put the Bookwalker link): https://bookwalker.jp/de2e630ddb-168c-4b5b-a58b-ca02c5dea1ec/?acode=WpfPW3yk

                            Alderamin (same deal as above): https://bookwalker.jp/dee8d59a6e-e278-4b81-ba51-453f1c5f59d2/?acode=WpfPW3yk

                            Expedition rice of Enoch second unit 1 (a girl is eating a hamburger on the cover! Must have! Ok, not really a Request, but still!): https://bookwalker.jp/de548d59cf-c08c-446e-963a-9777d2bac73a/?acode=WpfPW3yk


                            This just looks kawaii (and you know I love my dark haired protag; adding glasses and childhood friend to the status, OMG!)

                            My childhood friend is invaded by an alien
                            Pub: Kodansha
                            https://bookwalker.jp/debf448352-3b73-4c24-8a7b-cbe5acad9434/?acode=WpfPW3yk

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                            I posted this below before, but just the generic Mecha on cover 2 to make it seem classy. But as you can see it has a gal in a somewhat less classy looking Mecha suit too! xD

                            4 volumes and the publisher is Hayakawa Bunko. Anyone know anything about them?

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                            https://bookwalker.jp/deacdc89f6-2717-490b-b380-901750663e07/?acode=WpfPW3yk

                            Also, I've been reading the VN with fanslation, but it'd be nice to have an official White Album 2 release stateside in some form, like these LNs. This is a real world, romance triangle story that has multiple endings in the VN, and it gets really emotional (some people say it's the most "real" visual novel for adults to take in).

                            Pub: GA Bunko

                            https://bookwalker.jp/de743588e4-a5b7-4f7d-8f56-cf8738752c03/?acode=WpfPW3yk

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                              JoeCamb @Jason M
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                              @jason-m I'll second the Tokyo Ravens request.

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                                yagostudart Member
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                                It would be nice to have Kore wa zombie desu ka? translated...
                                I would rate this as a 5 stars novel and, to be sincere, one the best books (for me)
                                Jnovel could pick this up, right?

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                                • Rahul BalagganR
                                  Rahul Balaggan Staff @yagostudart
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                                  @yagostudart it's a Fujimi Shobo property which means it's owned by Kadowawa, so as of now no J-Novel has no access.

                                  Sorry but J-Novel Club does not publicly comment on any potential licensing decision or acquisitions.
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                                  • Drone205D
                                    Drone205 Premium Member
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                                    This seems interesting

                                    The Strongest Guild Master Founded a Nation in a Week
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                                    Novel Updates Synopsis:

                                    Renjin Yanase is an ordinary member of society whose occupation is a sales person. His hobby is an online VR game “Einherjar” that has been on for over five years now. It is a game with high degree of freedom and Renjin silently works hard to nurture his subordinate character.

                                    The next day was a holiday so he’s going to use it for boss hunting all night.

                                    When the boss hunt is finished, Renjin falls asleep in the game. He felt like someone was calling his name so he woke up.

                                    Standing in front of the half-asleep Renjin was Eleanor, a character he created.

                                    When Renjin looked outside after being puzzled to the characters who behave like they are alive, the outside scenery changed into one that he did not know at all.

                                    Renjin who surveyed the surrounding, realized that the castle and the 200 subordinates that he created with time and money was transferred to a different world.

                                    The transferred Renjin announced the declaration of the founding of a nation after a week.

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                                      Kite-XX @Drone205
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                                      @drone205 well it is interesting, but was this series published recently? I have nothing against this Light Novel, I'm just kind of tired of jumping into Series that just started getting serialize (in Japan) when I'm in the middle of series that at least have five or six volumes.

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                                      • Paul NebelingP
                                        Paul Nebeling Premium Member @Drone205
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                                        @drone205 Sounds like a mash-up of Master of Ragnarok and Death March to a Parallel World The proxy.

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                                        • TerrenceT
                                          Terrence Premium Member
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                                          This girl has a Nintendo DS... As an integral part of her character I guess for it to be on two covers (Dengeki Bunko / Kadokawa, so don't get your hopes up; Bookwalker has a sale on that label, so it's really "in your face" right now).

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                                          https://bookwalker.jp/series/54438/?acode=WpfPW3yk

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                                            paulnamida @Paul Nebeling
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                                            @paul-nebeling add Overlord to that mash-up, the whole concept is the same, just with boring human characters ;)

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