Iris was born on a rainy day dyed with emptiness, regret, and fond memories. As an android, Iris must obey her master's orders and cater... more>> to her every need, but her creator, Professor Umbrella, wishes for a more intimate and more 'human' relationship with her. To cultivate an organic connection between master and servant, Professor Umbrella helps Iris to develop a sense of identity and pushes her into taking an active role in her own growth. This is a story about a female robot born on a rainy day. This is a story about rainy days. This is a story about how a mechanical maiden born on a rainy day became a soft-hearted and free-willed girl. <<less

More action and giant robots await in the Rahxephon novel. Relive events from the anime plus untold stories from a 1st person perspective, seen through... more>> the eyes of the various characters in the Raxephon mythos. <<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

In an alternate 2023, the Your Forma, a miraculous "smart thread" technology initially developed to treat a massive outbreak of viral encephalitis, has become an... more>> integral part of daily life. But these convenient devices come with an invasive drawback—they record every sight, sound, and even emotion their users experience. For electronic investigator Echika Hieda, diving into peoples' memories via the Your Forma and hunting for evidence to solve the toughest crimes is all part of a day's work. The problem is, she's so good at what she does that her assistants literally fry their brains trying to keep up with her. After putting one too many aides in the hospital, the top brass finally furnish Echika with a partner on her level, a brilliant yet cheeky android named Harold Lucraft. Does this unlikely duo have what it takes to resolve their mutual suspicions and avert a deadly technological infection from sweeping across the globe before it's too late? <<less

A teacher volunteers to help teach an elementary school which has been heavily impacted by 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

Based On A Visual Novel.

All Yukari Morita wanted to do was find her father on the little island where he disappeared to - an island where they frequently test... more>> rockets. Suddenly, though, on a path in the forest, a strange man in strange vehicle picks her up, saying it's dangerous there. One thing leads to another and Yukari finds herself forced to become an astronaut for the Solomon Space Agency. <<less

Plato, Buddha, Christ--what brings these men to the far future to witness the end of the world?... more>>

Ten billion days—that is how long it will take the philosopher Plato to determine the true systems of the world. One hundred billion nights—that is how far into the future Jesus of Nazareth, Siddhartha, and the demigod Asura will travel to witness the end of all worlds. Named the greatest Japanese science fiction novel of all time, Ten Billion Days and One Hundred Billion Nights is an epic eons in the making. Originally published in 1967, the novel was revised by the author in later years and republished in 1973. <<less

Different from the original Kujibiki Unbalance (which the heart between the words is supposed to symbolize), forming a new set of franchises together with the... more>> anime and manga series.
It is essentially the same as the original. <<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

Long ago, the Demon King was sealed away within the five Sacred Stones, and the continent of Magvell has since enjoyed a long period of... more>> peace. However, that peace was shattered in an instant. The Grado Empire, honored as the most powerful of all the nations guarding the Sacred Stones, began to invade the other lands of the continent. Grado had always maintained friendly relations with the surrounding countries, so why invade? The kingdom of Renais falls without the answer to this question. Because those still in Renais have lost contact with Prince Ephraim and the front line, Princess Eirika is entrusted with reviving her country, and flees on a journey to their ally, the Kingdom of Frelia… <<less

Shinji's older brother is a talented soccer player. Feeling somewhat overshadowed by his brother's success, Shinji joins the athletics club with his best friend who... more>> is, just his luck, a very promising sprinter. Divided into three parts, "Ready", "Get Set", and "Go", the story follows the growth of the main characters over three years. <<less

"I've already decided. I'm no longer an idol."... more>>

One day, moments after joining B Komachi, Ai told the agency's president, Ichigo Saito. Behind the scenes of B Komachi's seemingly successful activities, there were issues of discord between Ai and the other members.

Ai, fed up with the situation, tries to quit being an idol, however, Ichigo tries to prevent her...!?

Also, what about the story of Sarina and Goro who met before they were reincarnated as Aqua and Ruby, and how they parted ways?

The secret story of the story has been revealed!!! In addition, this is a super deluxe first novel version that also includes the original novel written by Aka Akasaka, ``Perspective B'', which was distributed as a bonus to visitors at the early screening of the first episode of the anime!!! <<less

Endo Masaki has a special power that can understand lies, and Kawabata Sayuri is a girl who never lies. And the school idol, Sakura Narumi is a girl who always lies.... more>>

One day, Kawabata's best friend, Kobayashi Misa dies. Although rumoured to have committed su*cide, Kawabata said,

"She was killed,"

and Sakura also lied,

"I was the one who killed her."

Masaki, who was asked by Kawabata to find out the truth, learns Sakura's heart that no one with that power knows.

A triangle story where desire, lies and love intersect. <<less

The deafening whack-whack-whack of a helicopter above campus is the first indication that the balmy tranquility of the Genshiken Club is about to be disturbed. The chopper brings handsome Ranto Hairu: transfer student, scion of a powerful Japanese conglomerate, and newly named chairman of the on-campus club organization committee.... more>>

Hairu has strong ideas about the kind of clubs that deserve to survive (earnest, industrious) and the kind that don’t (arty, frivolous), and he’s a big fan of brute force. For Madarame, Kousaka, Ohno, and the others, the idea of losing their cherished club is the ultimate nightmare—but it’s only the first of many.

Fortunately, the Genshiken boys and girls have a few tricks of their own, including a certain sword fighter summoned from ancient times who could prove very handy. <<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

The youth of Tatsumiya Island lived ordinary lives, but their peaceful existence was all a lie. The invasion of the Festum, the shining golden enemy,... more>> transforms their peaceful island into a high-tech military fortress. Toh Ubukata, the series organizer and script writer, novelizes the hit anime series. The beginning of a whole new Fafner, this novel includes the thoughts of Soshi, Maya, Shoko, and more that didn’t appear in the anime series, along with battles of the Fafner and Festum in Ubukata’s exciting style. <<less

A collection of short stories from Endo Shusaku:... more>>

「するべからず」

「アルバイト学生」

「俺とソックリな男が。。。」
The man who shared my face...

「嘘つくべからず」

「アルバイト学生」

「うちの親爺」

And more. <<less

The Project MP gag comedy centers around a high school boy who is friends with a number of girls, but he is otherwise ordinary. One... more>> day, he discovers that his teacher has formed a sentai (combat unit) with the girls in his school — and that he is one of their targets in their battle against evil. <<less

Divided into 2 acts.

Ouji Uru is a big fan of the idol group "Dolce", whose popularity is rising rapidly. One day, the members move into the house next... more>> door, and she happens to see Toujo Sara, the No. 1 member, slipping out of practice alone. Do you know the real face of the perfect idol...? <<less

The days when mail carriers were called postmen are a thing of the past. Kasugaura Haru, who works at the counter of Yotsubazaka Post Office,... more>> loved her strict but kind senior, Rokuro. However, one day, an employee from the Postal Administration Office visits Yotsubazaka Post Office and begins to speak as if suspecting Rokuro, saying there has been an accusation of undelivered mail under anonymity. Thus begins a gentle postal mystery set in the world of 'postmen'! <<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