There is an urban legend about a shinigami that can release people from the pain they may be suffering. This Angel of Death has a name — Boogiepop. The legends are true. Boogiepop is real. ... more>>

When a rash of disappearances involving female students breaks out at Shinyo Academy, the police and faculty assume the girls have run away. But Nagi Kirima knows better. Something mysterious and foul is afoot. Is it Boogiepop or something more sinister...?

Told in a non-linear fashion that invites the reader to piece together the sequence of events and solve the mysteries alongside the characters, Kouhei Kadono’s first Boogiepop novel took First Place in Media Works’ Dengeki Game Novel Contest in 1997 and ignited the Japanese light novel trend. Today there are more than 2 million Boogiepop novels in print, plus a manga series, a live action feature film, and an unforgettable anime series, Boogiepop Phantom.

In 2006, Seven Seas released the first three Boogiepop novels and manga to critical acclaim. Now, Seven Seas is pleased to relaunch the novels in their original light novel format, along with three never-before-released novels starting with Boogiepop at Dawn, which chronicles the long-awaited origin of the mysterious Boogiepop. <<less

It is said that an egg exists deep within the heart of a single person. This egg, raised while storing someone with no ostensible appearance,... more>> is always waiting, day after day, for the moment that someone is born from within its shell. When that shell breaks, possibility that emerges might even stave off myself, Boogiepop, and crush the world. ......And so, the destiny revealed by this egg will, at this point, bring about a single confrontation between one who is already the strongest of his kind, and another who, following this, will shatter that shell. However, the countdown to this fate will steadily tick away until the moment these two meet. It seems as if many will be entangled within this approaching, unavoidable clash for the sake of two individuals, a pinnacle of strength and he who flashes like lightning, as each of them seek their own single way of life. -- Now marks the beginning of the first act to this life or death struggle between those manipulated by unseen thread, all wrapped in the enigma of the Embryo. <<less

You’ve probably missed something at some point in your life, haven’t you? Even though it was really, really important, you were so stuck to some... more>> foolish pride and so preoccupied with what was right in front of you, that you ended up missing something. Am I wrong? ……This is the story of a magician that’s had to do that kind of thing over and over again. He is talented, successful, and a failure. The road taken by this magician is a s*upid, lonely, and lively story of ice cream. That cold, vivid sweetness was an innocent, cruel and sad fairy-tale that, for an instant… yes, it was so fast that even I, Boogiepop, missed it. It was a moment of amus**ent that connected a clown, a god of death, and those with broken dreams before it melted, disappeared, and was lost in the blink of an eye. <<less

The second novel in the series: Boogiepop Returns: VS Imaginator Part 1
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The third novel in the series: Boogiepop Returns: VS Imaginator Part 2... more>>

There is an urban legend that children tell one another about a shinigami that can release people from the pain they may be suffering. This "Angel of Death" has a name--Boogiepop. And the legends are true. Boogiepop is real.

Told in a non-linear fashion that asks the reader to piece together the sequence of events to solve the mysteries alongside the characters, Kouhei Kadono's first Boogiepop novel took First Place in Media Works' Dengeki Game Novel Contest in 1997 and ignited the Japanese "light novel" trend. Today, there are over 2 million Boogiepop novels in print, a feature film and manga adaptation based on the first book, an original manga entitled Boogiepop Dual, and the unforgettable original anime series Boogiepop Phantom. <<less

The notes that Wu Xie, the protagonist of the novel "Daomu Biji", have always carried with him are in this notebook. There are texts, photos,... more>> hand-drawn pictures, receipts and vouchers acquired along the way, private evaluations of teammates, and feelings about history. His various thoughts as he traveled to tombs are also recorded in this notebook. <<less

After breaking the city “rule”, the girl’s life gradually broken, and finally she pass across the forbidden white line──.... more>>

Along with Ayasato Keishi’s spine-chilling 『Nekono Tenoko』, there are Sasaki Ichiro’s 『Vertical』, Tao Noritake’s WEB published work 『Kobito no Geemuya』, Maisaka Kou’s story of a man experiencing the worse fear in the middle of test courage with the popular girl in class 『The Two in the Test of Courage at Night』, Takeoka Hazuki’s 『Ainosainou』, and state-of-the-art Nishino Sego’s newly written 『Ghost Tunnel』.

Presenting these six stories, this is the first volume of the summer night light novel horror! <<less

In this truly shocking tale of terror, two high school sociopaths become fixated on a local serial mu*derer. But rather than trying to prevent and... more>> solve the next mu*der, their obsession grows, taking them on a descent into a maniacal darkness in which the most nightmarish acts occur. <<less

As a child, Kyoichi Utsume was spirited away, but somehow he returned to our world. Now in high school, he's a loner famous for his... more>> all-black outfits, his arrogant attitude, and his extensive knowledge of the occult. Then one day, he meets her, and things between the two worlds are never the same. <<less

Due to his father's disappearance, Itsuki Iba has to take over the family business: a magician dispatch service. Their family basically employs countless magicians and... more>> other supernatural beings in order to send them out to help those who need magical assistance. As a leader, Itsuki now has to be tough, commanding, and reliable, but there's one problem, he's a coward. Also, in order to run a successful business, he has to connect with his employees, which is more difficult than it seems due to his personality. But not only does he have to deal with his own employees, he also has to deal with those who threaten the family business. <<less

In front of a cedar tree with an interesting history on the premises of a shrine, a stabbed corpse was discovered. Though a suspect was found immediately, his testimony does not match up with the victim’s fatal injuries. Is this the tree’s curse…? Looking for the truth, Detective Gotou returns once more to the scene, only to meet Saitou Yakumo there, a university student who can see the spirits of the dead. It seems like he visited the shrine for another matter. Ahead of these two cases that curiously overlap… Starting a new series in this popular spiritual mystery!... more>>

A series of Shinrei Tantei Yakumo side stories.

1. the tree of deceit
2. the coffin of prayer
3. the tower of judgement <<less

――Due to a single traitor, the game has begun. Those that wish to escape must abide by the terms and reach the end. Now, let... more>> this fun Demise Game begin――" One-Man Hide and Seek, Doppelgangers, Mearry-san's Messages, Monkey's Hand .... A group of four boys and girls become involved with a certain game though the "Bookmark of Demise," a taboo that is said to have been brought back from ten years prior. Carry out the "demand" written in the mysterious letter, and perform the urban legends. Otherwise, you will die. "With that said, please look forward to the worst ever aftertaste. <<less

He received a letter from his beloved wife. A woman who had died three years ago. “I’ll be waiting for you in our ‘special place’.” Could Mary really be waiting in Silent Hill? In this town that holds far too many memories? There are many suspicious people there; including Maria, a mysterious woman who resembles his late wife. A red demon restlessly looms in the shadows. Can James discover the truth in Silent Hill? What message is his wife trying to send from beyond the grave?... more>>

A novelization of the Silent Hill 2 video game. <<less

The world after humanity's final war. The land was covered in a black forest where flame demons roamed, and people lived small lives in a land protected by a barrier. Due to the human combustible pathogen developed and used before the final war, humans of this era would ignite from the inside and burst into flames when a natural fire burned nearby.... more>>

The only fire that humans can use safely in this world comes from the flame demons that live in the forest. A certain rumor was being whispered among the fire hunters who make a living by hunting fire. ``Yururuho, an artificial star that was launched before the final war and wandered in the void for a long time, is coming back...'' “The fire hunter who hunted the Millennium Comet (Yokabi) will be called the king of fire hunters.”

Touko was born in a paper-making village and was attacked by a flame demon after entering a forbidden forest, but was saved by a fire hunter. Koushi, who was born in the capital, lost his mother to factory poison, and has a young sister.He decides to take shelter in Okibi's house.

When the lives of Touko and Koushi intersect, a new destiny begins... <<less

Welta Wellringa, the prince of a small nation, was falsely accused of worshiping the Evil God. He was separated from his country, his father, his friends, and his sweetheart whom he loved.... more>>

He who had lost everything met the Princess Shrine Maiden of the Evil God, Laura. Then, he was chosen by The God’s Sword, and his destiny began to unfold…. …

The King’s Ability, a power which surpassed all Abilities, ruled over all held Abilities as their reigning king. Gradually, a collection of talented individuals began to assemble under him.

With the Princess Shrine Maiden following him like a s*ave, he wielded his sword to unite the continent, This is a story of a young prince’s love and revenge, and the s*ave Shrine Maiden who supported his battle of love.

People have said: that he was surely a wise ruler, that he was surely a tyrant, that he was surely a hero who saved the world, and that he was surely a ruler covered in blood. <<less

Senpai, I love you. Senpai, I love you. Senpai, I love you. Senpai, I love you. Senpai, I love you. Senpai, I love you. Senpai,... more>> I love you. <<less

A mysterious terrorist organization is hell-bent on orchestrating a war between the New Human Empire and the Vatican. Special Ops AX Agent Abel Nightroad teams... more>> up with a spunky young novice named Esther to try and stop Gyula, the bloodthirsty Marquis of Hungary, from unleashing the legendary Star of Sorrow.Set against a neo-gothic backdrop, this second Trinity Blood series--connected to the Rage Against the Moons series--promises plenty of action and intrigue as Esther and Abel struggle to save the lives of humans and vampires alike! <<less

The spin-off novel "ULTRAMAN SUIT TIGA" has been released as a standalone book, expanding the world of the popular comic "ULTRAMAN," serialized in Monthly Heroes, from Hobby Japan!... more>>

Serialized from the December 2019 issue to the July 2020 issue of Monthly Hobby Japan, this novelization includes additional episodes written exclusively for the book.

As Shinjiro and his companions investigate mysterious incidents involving humans turning into monsters and committing mass slaughter, they encounter the enigmatic ULTRAMAN "TIGA SUIT." At the same time, the invader Camilla, plotting the resurrection of the "evil god," launches an assault!

Crafted by Keiichi Hasegawa, renowned for his work as a scriptwriter for tokusatsu series and anime, this profound story paves the way for new horizons in the world of "ULTRAMAN"! <<less

A collection of short stories by Otsuichi which resembles a Zoo with its many short stories covering different topics, settings, and genre.... more>>

Identical twins brought up in the same household where one is treated like dirt and the other a princess.

The last man on the planet builds a robot to bury him as he muses about his own impending doom.

A family tries to find their father’s spare blood as he bleeds to death after having been stabbed by a kitchen knife.

And many others. <<less

"Roger, the Lord’s Mansion is offering a reward for the corpse demon, do you want to pick it up together?" ... more>>

"No, I'm not very strong, so I won't take risks."

"Roger, we still have one spot for the southern mine, would you like to come?"

"Maybe next time..."

"Roger, Roger... Nevermind, forget that I’ve asked."

Ten years later.

[You killed 1 Explosive Magic Frog, killing 164250 Explosive Magic Frogs in total]

[Your magic resistance is increased to 100%]

Roger, who was at the pool, rubbed his sore waist and said to himself, "Finally... I seem to have become a little stronger."

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This was a fantasy wasteland world that had been radiated by nineteenth circle spells. Roger had been teleported with the profession model of "Hermit Ranger". He had only one wish: Before the real catastrophe broke out, he aimed to become a stronger every single day. <<less

Two short novels, including the title story and Black Fairy Tale, plus a bonus short story. Summer is a simple story of a nine-year-old girl... more>> who dies while on summer vacation. While her youthful killers try to hide her body, she tells us the story—from the POV of her dead body—of the boys' attempt to get away with mu*der. Black Fairy Tale is classic J-horror: a young girl loses an eye in an accident, but receives a transplant. Now she can see again, but what she sees out of her new left eye is the experiences and memories of its previous owner. Its previous deceased owner. <<less

today i will tell you a tale... more>>

which, as it happens, is called

ONE HUNDRED TALES

it is about a drunk girl

so there’s this guy anzen

he’s really into psychology

and so are all his buddies

except most of those buddies are also dudes

truth be told there are not many girls in this club

but there is this one girl in the club named mitsuko

and naturally the guys treat her like royalty

even though they don’t think she looks that great. <<less

This is a two-part movie novelization, written by Nakamura Masaru, the screenwriter of the movie Dororo (2007).