Books published by J-Novel Club

"I admit it. You are the leader.""Thank you, Diablo. I will do everything to answer the trust you've placed in me."As it just so turns out, the former prime minister Noah Gibun is an outsider-a Cross Reverie player who was pulled into this world-just like Diablo! She desperately wants to defeat the Gelmed Empire, but due to their overwhelming power, she has to recruit Diablo and the young Demon Lord Klem.The antisocial Diablo wants no part of this! Will he be able to deal with fighting alongside a party for the first time ever? Will he finally overcome his social anxiety?This is the fourteenth volume of the adventures of an earth-shakingly powerful Demon Lord (or at least someone who acts like one) taking on another world!

Proven appeal of subject: Over 30,000 copies of the original novels have been sold as eBooks, with the series returning soon from extended hiatus. Japanese turnout remains strong, thanks to a manga adaptation also released in monthly serialisation, alongside an anime adaptation due to begin airing in October 2021 with global simulcasting. J-Novel Club is also releasing the manga digitally and in print. Genre staying power: With its European-inspired setting and epic fantasy story, The Faraway Paladin follows the grand medieval tradition of stories such as Parzival and Tristan, telling a story of emotional and moral growth alongside exciting moments of high action. The serialised storytelling also encourages returning for the next volume!

In the fight against death, Will finds a new guiding light¿and not a moment too soon. He must quickly learn to take what he gains in the face of great loss and soldier boldly, reverently forward into the future. With new life and purpose, Will takes his first steps out into the world. Yet life on the outside is harsh. The land where beasts roam and demons maraud is a dark one. Even the kindness of strangers can be cruel here. The bustling city, too, is cloaked in shadows all its own. Will must continue to fight, both for his life and the light he now carries with him.

Proven appeal of subject: Multiple anime adaptations have been made, granting the franchise long-term visibility within fandom. Genre staying power: A traditional space opera, Banner of the Stars is chock full of interstellar combat and political intrigue. The serialised storytelling also encourages returning for the next volume!

Love Blooms in Spring!Rozemyne¿s retainers are bursting with energy as they sew new clothes, attend their debuts, and thrive in the new season. The improved printing press has finally been completed in the temple workshop, and new types of books are steadily being produced. Knight stories, picture books, sheet music collections, and more are all now being sold!Their next goal is to further develop the paper-making industry in preparation for spreading printing across the entire duchy. To achieve this, Rozemyne¿s party travels to Illgner to teach the people there how to make paper and also to research new materials.Rozemyne¿s environment slowly improves, but unease spreads throughout Ehrenfest when the archduke¿s older sister arrives for a visit...Everything changes in this biblio-fantasy as nobles¿ emotions clash and the conclusion to Part 3 approaches!

With the ring of cute girl kidnappers brought to justice, their captives share tearful reunions with their families¿except for the tragic Layette. It¿s too much for Kaoru, who declares that she¿ll take the girl in without a second thought. Their journey continues to the Kingdom of Jusral, where Kaoru finally gets the chance to put her potion powers to good use, open the workshop of her dreams, and maybe keep her head down this time¿but her products may leave her customers more satisfied than she bargained for! It doesn¿t take long before everyone from army brass to noble bigwigs have their sights set on her formulae. Kaoru would much rather find a husband or set a good example for the local orphans, but she¿s got rent due first¿right? Will Kaoru pull through? Scratch that, will someone buy her skincare routine already?

After a swift campaign, Grevillea and the Arachnea manage to conquer the Kingdom of Maluk, the great power of the north. Now, they prepare for the next war. Their eyes are on the Dukedom of Schtraut, a country of merchants northeast of their territory. Conquering it will provide a shortcut to subjugating the other nations.Accompanied by an elite squad of her strongest units, Grevillea sneaks into the Dukedom, where she hopes to gather information on the country¿s topography, defenses, and culture. Her group establishes itself as members of the local Adventurers¿ Guild and begin hunting monsters to complete the guild¿s quests. While the group works to form connections, Grevillea secretly prepares to bare the Arachneäs fangs against the Dukedom...

Ryoma, the boy from another world, takes the opportunity to revisit the Jamil estate, where his fellow merchants Serge and Pioro and a friend¿s unexpected marriage are all converging. Ryomäs happy to help the young lovebirds¿provided he can tear himself away from developing new uses for his slimes and expanding his business! There¿s more familiar faces and laid-back scenes to come as well, of course, and a stalwart (if dubiously attained¿) new ally too!

After his evolution to a thrall, Rentt Faina sets out to explore an unmapped part of the Water Moon Dungeon. He finds a secret chamber, guarded by a mysterious woman. She offers him a treasure called the Map of Akasha as long as he keeps his silence about the secret chamber. Rentt agrees, but before he can find out more about her, she teleports him out of the dungeon.Rather than fret and worry about this odd meeting, Rentt continues on his path to becoming a Mithril-class adventurer. His next hurdle? The Bronze-class Ascension Exam!His adventure as an undead is only just beginning!

Volumes 7-9, printed for the first time in English!The Pacific Chrysalis was Mithril's first true victory over Amalgam, but their success has only led to escalation. Between growing suspicion at school and cryptic warnings from Tessa's brother that everything is about to change, Sousuke begins to realize that his peaceful life in Tokyo might not last much longer. Before he can even prepare, though, Sousuke finds himself running a gauntlet beyond anything he could have imagined. He'll have to fight not just for his own life, but for the life of everyone he knows!

Rio emerges on center stage¿ and is overwhelmed by a chain of encounters!After discovering Liselotte's party being attacked by a huge swarm of monsters controlled by none other than Reiss, Rio charges into battle. His immense power as he eliminates the enemies one by one leaves everyone present awestruck and intrigued.Meanwhile, preoccupied by her suspicions of Riös true identity, Miharu approaches a certain someone with a question...

Proven appeal of subject: Over 9,000 copies of this series have been sold as eBooks. Japanese turnout is strong, with a manga adaptation also released in monthly serialisation. Genre staying power: A female-focused fantasy series, The White Cat¿s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King¿s Lap is packed with intrigue, handsome princes, romance, and clever antics which keep the reader coming back for more. The serialised storytelling also encourages returning for the next volume! Artwork: Multiple full-page illustrations (3 color, including a two-page spread, and approx. 5 black-and-white per volume) add extra value and provide crossover appeal with the manga buying audience.

It¿s been ten years since Rentt Faina, a luckless Bronze-class adventurer, set his eyes on becoming Mithril-class. Unfortunately, he finds himself helpless when confronted by a legendary dragon in the Water Moon Dungeon...and is summarily eaten. But Rentt has miraculously reawakened...as a skeleton?!Making his way back to civilization is going to be a challenge when he can barely walk, let alone hold a sword. And the good people of Maalt won¿t take kindly to a monster in their midst. Can some magic techniques and a chance encounter provide Rentt¿s salvation?

The fires of vengeance burn on¿With Arata's battle against his former employer concluded, the situation¿s finally stabilizing. After careful deliberation, he decides to recruit child soldiers from Thailand¿s slums on Miss Li¿s request. Unbeknownst to Arata, while his rival company may have backed out for now, there are still those within it whose personal grudge against him won't let them rest until they've had their revenge.

Proven appeal of subject: Over 20,000 copies of the original light novel series have been sold as eBooks and over 10,000 in print. Japanese turnout is strong, with an anime series starting in July 2021! Genre staying power: A high fantasy with intellectual elements, How A Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom combines action with small, personal moments to keep the reader coming back for more. The serialised storytelling also encourages returning for the next volume!Value: Omnibus format offers readers two complete volumes at a 30% discount over buying individual editions and a higher POS point for retailers.

In the city of the dead, long since ruined and far from human civilization, lives a single human child. His name is Will, and he¿s being raised by three undead. The three pour love into the boy, and teach him all they know. But one day, Will starts to wonder: ¿Who am I?¿Will must unravel the mysteries of this faraway land, and unearth the secret pasts of the undead. He must learn the love and mercy of the good gods, and the bigotry and madness of the bad. And when he knows it all, the boy will take his first step on the path to becoming a Paladin.

War is Hell!Kaoru thought she could save everybody, but no plan survives first contact with the enemy. The Aligot Empire is on the march, and she's right in their path! Hemmed in by geography, the Empire invades neighboring Balmore, looking to secure a path for future expansion, as well as the Angel of the Goddess and her magical healing potions. But Kaoru, despite claiming to want a peaceful life, has no intention of letting this sort of thing slide. Alongside her loyal followers, she's going to use her potion powers to make this invasion a nightmare for the aggressors -and maybe even uncover a sinister conspiracy involving the clergy of the Goddess Celestine along the way. As the Eyes of the Goddess come under fire and Francette reveals her fearsome fighting force, can our heroine potion her way to victory?