
The Naruto franchise has netted another announcement by way of Jump Festa 2016, as it has been revealed that the Itachi Shinden spin-off novels (part of the Naruto Shinden series) is slated for an anime adaptation, certain to generate acclaim from the anti-hero’s legion of obsessed fans.
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The 2016 edition of Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! has enlightened readers to its top light novel series of 2015, the ranking more than likely being influenced by the largely popular anime adaptations of most the results, though the top spot has once again been taken (for the 3rd year in a row) by one particularly tale of youthful indiscretion…
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The esteemed light novel rankings of Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! have arrived once again with both male and female character lists, unsurprisingly bearing a resemblance to anime rankings as the most notable franchises have dutifully acquired all the top spots – though it is clear that there is a distinct interest in Oregairu amongst readers.
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A recent event held in honor of reputable mecha anime Suisei no Gargantia has revealed that the anime’s highly awaited 2nd season has been cancelled, sure to send its many avid fans into a fit of rage and sorrow.
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With the year’s end rapidly approaching, light novel fans have taken an interest in ascertaining what they believe to have been the best volumes of 2014 – the top spots unsurprisingly being occupied by an immensely popular VRMMORPGLN franchise.
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The first PV for upcoming dungeon romance anime “Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darouka” (loosely “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?”) has appeared via its official website and has also been screened at C87, looking to provide the typical romcom elements along with some clearly RPG-inspired dungeon roaming and a huge missed opportunity for having the protagonist pick up a bunch of hot lamia and harpies.
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A third new season of wholesome ecchi anime Highschool DxD has been announced, not coming as much of a surprise considering its mass popularity amongst the massed legions of sexually frantic otaku.
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Oricon has released their biannual ranking for the best selling light novels and manga for the first half of 2014, with Shingeki no Kyojin surprising few with its dominating manga sales, now surpassing even the legendary One Piece – though with more curious results from light novels in evidence, as the likes of Kagerou Daze tops the list despite the mediocrity of its associated anime.
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The trailer to Hollywood’s Tom Cruise vehicle adaptation of time loop military SF light novel All You Need Is Kill -retitled to “Edge of Tomorrow” for the discerning American audience – has been attracting attention amongst fans of the original, with some even prepared to concede it may actually be good.
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Confirmation of a new season of long winded light novel title anime “Yahari Ore no Seishun Rabu Kome wa Machigatteiru” has surfaced, proving something of a surprise to some and a joy to at least a few.
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One time console maker Sega have announced an anime featuring the anthropomorphisations of its ancient game consoles – a move sure to provoke plenty of nostalgia and much bitter moaning about the company’s current state among moe-minded gamers.
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The second season of Sword Art Online has been confirmed as airing in July, finally introducing fans to the Phantom Bullet arc and the world of Gun Gale Online.
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