Books published by J-Novel Club

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.

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?

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.

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?