Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria, or The Empty Box and the Zeroth Maria, tells the sinister story of Kazuki Hoshino, who is almost madly attached to his everyday life, and his antagonist Aya Otonashi, who suddenly transfers into his class—for the 13,118th time. She majestically announces to “break” him, without paying heed to anyone else around them.... more>>

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This is but the start of a dark roller coaster ride that turns the two against themselves, the people around them and the one who may be god. Read on as their relationship slowly changes as they go against their most basic values in their struggle against the world itself. <<less

True Calendar (T.C.) 71 - A new age where 70% of the human population lives in space thanks to the development of "Dyson Sphere", a city in space.... more>>

The world is divided into two main powers: The Dorssia Military Pact Federation, a power which grew out of a military alliance, and the Atlantic Rim United States (ARUS), which grew in power as it expanded its trade agreements. The minor nation of JIOR has declared neutrality between these two forces and maintains its peace through economic prosperity.

Within the JIOR's Dyson Sphere, Haruto Tokishima lived an ordinary life as a high school student in the division known as "Module 77"—until the Dorssian military begins their sudden invasion!

But the whole world will be shaken when Haruto meets the mysterious humanoid weapon, Valvrave!

A novelization of the anime of the same name. <<less

In the world of Norse mythology, a human boy falls in love with Waltraute, the fourth Valkyrie sister. He wishes to marry her, but Waltraute gives him an impossible challenge to deter him. ... more>>

Nevertheless, the boy is determined to carry out the dangerous task and to marry Waltraute afterwards. <<less

Watashitachi no Tamura-kun's main story revolves around the title character Yukisada Tamura, who is in his third year of junior-high school when the story begins.... more>> Yukisada has become captivated by a strange girl named Komaki Matsuzawa who says that her birthplace was on another planet and she is trying to go back. One day, Yukisada confesses his affections to Komaki, but immediately following this, Komaki's grandmother dies and she has to move away. They both manage to keep in contact for a while by writing letters, though Komaki stops writing around the time of the high school entrance exams. When Yukisada enters high school, he becomes concerned with one of his female classmates named Hiroka Sōma. In junior-high, Hiroka was constantly bullied, which would cause her to stay home, eventually causing her to become isolated and helpless. Yukisada chooses not to ignore her like most of his other classmates, and instead starts encouraging her and helps her to build her self-esteem. Before long, Hiroka falls for Yukisada, and one day confesses her love to him. During this time, Yukisada has kept in contact with Komaki and has mentioned Hiroka in his letters. Thereupon, one day after a long time, a letter arrives from Komaki to Yukisada asking who exactly is Hiroka. <<less

Based on the visual novel White Album 2.... more>>

Fall, when graduation is only half a year away.
Haruki Kitahara, the final member of the light music club that dissolved, plays his guitar by the window after school in preparation for the school festival. It was the one and only adventure of a good student who spent two diligent years on his studies.
But when a flowing piano melody and a voice as a clear as bell harmonize with his guitar... He goes from being alone, to being two, then three in the light music club, as the semester he dreamed of, no, hoped for, began. <<less

Thousands of years ago, God bestowed upon eight humans the duty to pass down his oracles. As messengers of God, they brought eternal light and... more>> hope to the world. People who worshipped the dark God were driven out and were forced to hide beneath the shadows. And this is how the legends of the priests ascending to God’s throne began…
Facing unknown motives and changes, as well as the ascension ceremony that takes place once a century, the 37th generation successors are bound to accept heavy duties that they themselves can never imagine. There isn’t only one pair of hands controlling the future, and the world of priests is about to face unrest that none has ever seen. <<less

ANOTHER, is a 7 volume side story non-canon for the series set in an alternate timeline split off after the events of Volume 9. The... more>> novels are short extras bundled with each BD release of Season 2. <<less

Before the infamous OVA, there was the novel. Written by Yoshiyuki Tomino of Gundam fame.... more>>

The protagonist Chris is abruptly whisked away to a parallel world called Byston Well while his physical body remains in his home world. Chris' spiritual manifestation travels to a new world, where he is thrust into a rebellion. Chris is told that he has a mystical power called "Garzey's wing", which causes large wings made of light to come out of his ankles, allowing him to fly and run quickly. <<less

“I mustn’t die before I finish this book!!”... more>>

One day, I unexpectedly died in the hands of these robbers and somehow I, the bookworm, ended up being resurrected… as a dog. Why a dog! How am I supposed to read like this! In the midst of my troubled thoughts, I saw this girl who believes that scissors are weapons——Natsuno Kirihime. She seemed pretty dangerous to me, but at least she understands my dog-talk. Apparently she’s secretly my favourite author, Akiyama Shinobu!? What should I do? And where are the robbers who killed me——!? <<less

Planet Martine is suddenly attacked! The alien invaders are known as the Abh. They are of human origin, but have been genetically modified so that... more>> each Abh has superior talent, skill, beauty, and longevity. Martine's president surrenders completely in the face of the Abh's awesome military power. Through a bizarre twist of fate, his son Jinto becomes a nobleman in the Abh's vast, intergalactic empire. <<less

In the year 1989, the Japanese government passed the Media Betterment Act, allowing a group of soldiers known as the Media Betterment Committee (MBC) to destroy and censor any "problematic" media under the guise of protecting public morals. As a response, regional governments established the Library Defense Force (LDF), whose members take up arms and put their lives on the line to protect freedom of expression. At the top of the Kanto branch of the LDF stands the Library Task Force (LTF): an elite squad consisting of only the most exceptional fighters.... more>>

As a high schooler, Iku Kasahara experienced the terror of censorship first-hand when she refused to surrender the newest volume of her favorite series to MBC agents. She only came out unscathed thanks to a lone member of the LDF, who protected her and her beloved book. Now in her 20s and still unable to forget the man who saved her, Kasahara joins the LDF in the hope of becoming just like her prince.

But LDF training turns out to be far more rigorous than she could have imagined, and her instructor, LTF member Atsushi Doujou, seems fixated on making her life a living hell. Given her struggles, Kasahara is shocked when she is selected as one of the two new LTF recruits as a result of Doujou's recommendation. As Kasahara does all she can to become worthy of the LTF and unravel her enigmatic superior's motivations, she wages war—both on the battlefield and in her personal life.

Vol 1 – Toshokan Sensou (図書館戦争) (Library War)
Vol 2 – Toshokan Nairan (図書館内乱) (Library Infighting)
Vol 3 – Toshokan Kiki (図書館危機) (Library Crisis)
Vol 4 – Toshokan Kakumei (図書館革命) (Library Revolution) <<less

A story about another parallel universe located in Akihabara, Tokyo as well, where it is not that developed at fields of ACG (animation, comic and... more>> game), Maid Cafe, Music, Literary, Entertainment, etc. One day the man of this story, named “Tatsuya Hayashi”, found himself caught by a Smartphone App, which is called “Pioneer System”, and he became the ”Feudal Lord” of Akiharaba both in the App world and real life. Here comes our man and his friends, who became pioneer heros by continues efforts… <<less

After being separated from each other for 6 years since the death of their parents, fraternal twins Akito Himonokouji (brother) and Akiko Himonokouji (sister) had finally reunited together again during the holidays thanks to some planning from Akito, despite objections from both of their adoption families.... more>>

Being happy that Akito had fulfilled his promise to be with her again, Akiko confessed readily that she had in*estuous love in Akito, and will not hesitate to do anything to win the love of Akito. Akito however does not harbor the same feeling for Akiko, and as a result had a headache with Akiko's actions.

Despite all these, he still loves Akiko as a sister, and finds her adorable and cute, especially when he had not seen her since she was 10 years old. <<less

Since then, time has moved forward.
All of us have matured a little.
But despite the fact that we are all flying in different directions in order to fully stretch our wings,
we are still soaring beneath the same sky.
That is easily understood after carefully listening to each of our singing voices.... more>>

Continuation and side stories of Sayonara Piano Sonata, it consist of 5 stories:
"sonate pour deux" — narrated by Naomi
If There's No Name on the Wing — third person narrative on a guest performer for feketerigó
Stereophonic Love — third person narrative on Yuri
The Final Interview — narrated by Naomi / Kyouko
Nobody Sleeps Tonight — narrated by Tetsurou

"Sonate pour deux" and Nobody Sleeps Tonight gives closure to the entire SPS series, several years after their high school days. <<less

Rock (Okajima Rokuro) was just a normal Japanese businessman, but through a series of unlikely events, he found himself part of the "Lagoon Company," a group of transporters who do a little pirating on the side. Together with Dutch, Revy, and Benny, he sails the seas of Asia aboard the modified torpedo boat "Black Lagoon."... more>>

Their base, the lawless city of Roanapur, is just barely balanced on the brink of outright war, controlled and occupied by criminal organizations from across the globe. At the head of the pack are Balalaika of Russia and Chang of Hong Kong.

Our story finds Roanapur just a little while before Rock, with Revy in tow, is due to head back to his old home of Japan.

It is a tale about soldiers who once fought united under a cause in a land of sandy winds, the strictly personal reunion of a captain and her one-time subordinate... <<less

Leif is still just a boy when his difficult life on the run beings within a Thracian Peninsula that is embroiled in an evil scheme.... more>> Through the bravery and friendship he gains along the way, he grows into a young man, who grows into a soldier. Read all about his life before he begins his journey to take back Leonster Castle here, in this first volume of Fire Emblem Thracia 776 – The Novelization! <<less

The tale of Genealogy of the Holy War is about to unfold!... more>>

In the year 757 of the Gran Calendar, Jugdral’s largest and central country, Grannvale, is invaded by Isacchian barbarians from the east, who subjugate the trade city of Darna. Soon after, Prince Sigurd of the Duchy of Chalphy is attacked by Verdanian bandits. He gets s**ked even further into the war when he decides to save Princess Edain of the Duchy of Jungby…

This book depicts the story of the parent’s generation, who find their true loves, beget children, and live their lives to the fullest, even in the middle of this harsh war! <<less

In the year 298 from the era of the gods, elementary school girls Sumi Washio, Sonoko Nogi, and Gin Minowa are tasked with an important... more>> mission. They are to become heroes and fight Vertex, a mysterious enemy that is attacking Shinju-sama, the god tree that protects Shikoku, the only area in the world that is still habitable. What they don't know, is that this fight will cost them more than they could have ever imagined. <<less

The story revolves around Tazusa Sakurano, a Japanese Olympic figure skating candidate, and Pete Pumps, a Canadian stunt pilot. During a qualifying round in Montreal,... more>> Canada, Tazusa falls in the middle of a Triple Lutz and loses consciousness. At the same time, Pete dies mid-performance when his stunt plane crashes due to mechanical trouble. Unfortunately for Tazusa, Pete ends up involuntarily inhabiting her body for 100 days. <<less

Nijigen is a freshman and Banri's friend. He gains his nickname at the tea ceremony club's welcoming party after declaring his despair of the three-dimensional... more>> world and that he would live for the two-dimensional world from then on. His nickname in high school was "Satoutaka". <<less

A crippled young master, born with a chronic illness, living bitterly in a world of martial arts yet cannot practice it.... more>>

So that he does not burden his old grandfather, he chooses to walk into the Emperor’s Mountain that is said to possess the Emperor’s myth. He strays cold pit, a fine line between life and death. He happens to eat a yingyang fruit that rid of his chronic illness. He stirs up his clan and cause chaos in under the peaceful sky.

For beauty, he battles violently against three kingdoms. With his peerless talent, he rises to the fame, prestige and domination, everything for the way of the immortal. <<less

Hana is a 19-year-old student who falls in a "fairy-tale like" love with a "wolf man". Over the course of the 13-year story Hana gives... more>> birth to two children—older sister Yuki, and younger brother Ame, or "Snow and Rain". At first the family quietly lives in city trying to hide their wolf heritage, but when the "wolf man" suddenly dies Hana makes the decision to move to a rural town, far from their previous city life. <<less

Living in the high school student dormitories is first year student Araki Jin. His archeologist parents have sent him a mysterious lamp that, once polished, causes the academy's idol Zadou Sierra to abruptly appear! What's more, she is dressed in a maid outfit! After she appears, her father arrives and explains that Sierra is a descendent of a lamp genie, and that a genie needs to grant their master’s wishes in order to grow up. ... more>>

However, as a novice genie, Sierra cannot use her magical powers in any strong ways, and so she lives with the weak-bodied Jin making a lot of tumultuous noise. Thus begins the fantastic story of Sierra, the Ojou-sama turned novice genie, and her master Jin. <<less

Sasami Tsukuyomi is a high-school shut-in who often stays at home and is doted upon by her older brother, Kamiomi. However, due to unknowingly possessing... more>> a god's power, Kamiomi's habit of trying to appease Sasami often puts the world into chaos, while the three Yagami sisters try to put a stop to it. <<less