J-Novel Club Adds 9 New Light Novels, 5 New Manga Titles
J-Novel Club announced during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday that it has licensed nine new light novel and five new manga titles. The new light novel titles include:But the low profile he keeps by day hides a darker truth. In reality, Tenes is the mastermind behind a secret organization singularly determined to upend the twisted rules that govern the world.Exiled from a great noble house and abandoned by God, he won't stop until he's dismantled the system. From the shadows come powerful allies to stand by his side: a battle-hardened maid, an infamous bandit, and a legendary dark elf. Together, they're plotting their next move behind the scenes—and Tenes has more than a few tricks up his sleeve to set the stage. Nothing comes easy in this cruel world, though. After nearly being sold off to slave traders by his scumbag parents, Thor finds himself orphaned and alone at the age of four, forced to scrape by using sheer grit and his newfound culinary skills. Just as survival feels within reach, he discovers two beastfolk girls on the verge of death. Helping them could spell his own ruin, but for a man who adored all things furry-eared in his past life, there's only one path forward.“There's no way I'm abandoning beast ears!” And so begins Thor's adventure of cooking his way through the dungeon!But all of that changes when his storied past catches up to him.Anna, his long-lost daughter from a bygone romance, appears before Watt one day to ask for his help. Resolving to keep her safe, Watt takes Anna under his wing—only to immediately find himself caught up in a not-so-bloodless battle for the throne. With the kingdom in turmoil, can this old knight survive his new post?Fortunately for me, a narrow-eyed, silver-haired beauty saved me. I tried to thank her, only for her to say...it's not like she saved me for my sake, or anything! What is that but the textbook line of a tsundere?! This perfect tsundere specimen is apparently Stella, a student of the Saint Antohsa Academy and the owner of a certain holy magic staff—me. Guess I'll have to cheer her on for the rest of my life!But wait, why am I a staff, anyway?When I visit the Goddess who rules over this world in the hopes of becoming human again, she tells me I need to kill Stella, the so-called evil witch, to have my wish granted! I have to choose between my shy beloved and world peace? Well, that's an easy one...This is the first volume of a school-life fantasy where a staff—that's me—and a tsundere girl change the world!Or at least, that was the plan. Turns out he's been trolled! Summoners are useless, the bow is garbage, and the game's barely playable with his abysmal stats. To top it all off, the avatar randomizer turned him into a hot girl, and now a bald barbarian won't stop hitting on him! But Yuri's not about to let the trolls have the last laugh. With a PvP event on the horizon, he's determined to make his build work and crush the competition!Determined to escape from those who know of his failings, Eugene flees to the Lykeion Magic Academy where he meets Erinyes, a fallen Demon Queen imprisoned beneath the school. Taken in by his potential, Erinyes appoints Eugene to be her caretaker. Not long after, the headmaster of the academy assigns Eugene to be the guardian of Sumire, a mysterious girl from another world who just so happens to be an Ifrit of legend. With these two women at his side, history's biggest failure is sure to become a legendary swordsman...right?But while this world does come with a curse, it also comes with something awesome: magic. Akira's got the power to purify, and he's gonna use it to free the creatures of the forest! Trying to fi gure out how magic works without a teacher isn't going to be easy, but he's not gonna let some stupid curse get between him and a bunch of cute animals!It's no wonder, really. Unbeknownst to Noa, his sisters are some of the strongest people in the world—masters of magic, swordsmanship, trade negotiations, and more. While his sisters think of Noa as worthless, the rest of the world sees him for what he truly is: a whiz!Determined to forge his own path, Noa begins his new life where he's finally appreciated for his abilities. But what will happen when his overprotective sisters set out to bring him home?If worth is in the eye of the beholder, Noa is here to prove this whiz has been hiding in plain sight all along!Ginka decides to become a normal high school student now that her vampire hunting days are over, but her combat skills are no match for the challenges of everyday interactions with other teenagers. Still, she hits it off with the flashy and fashionable gyaru Ruka Moriki. When remnants of Ginka's old life start to mysteriously reappear, however, will she pull Ruka into the darkness with her? Or will Ruka help her remain in the light?The new manga titles announced include:In the aftermath, Slaine discovers a secret kept from him all his life: He's the king's illegitimate son and now the sole surviving heir to the throne! Thrust into power with no training and precious few allies, Slaine must navigate court politics, earn the trust of wary nobles, and learn how to rule a kingdom he never thought would be his.With his sharp-witted and fiercely loyal aide-de-camp Monica at his side, Slaine begins to grow into his role. But not everyone is pleased to see a commoner rising to the top. While some welcome the new king with cautious hope, others hide their true intentions behind polite smiles. As threats lurk in the shadows, young Slaine must rise to the challenge—or risk losing the crown before he ever gets to wear it.Yet despite her unassuming appearance, Nina is no ordinary maid. She has superhuman talents, and it isn't long before she finds new friends in need of her help. From a rookie mage who can't channel her true magical powers to a brilliant inventor struggling to get her experiments off the ground, Nina makes quick work of lending a helping hand. All the while, back at House Mirkwood, things are quickly getting messy in Nina's absence…This supermaid is on a mission—and she's sweeping everyone off their feet!Fate smiles upon her when she stumbles upon a young boy from the streets who shows her a new path: making a living with her healing magic. The next thing she knows, she's earned her first commission—and a handsome count is proposing to her?!With discontent growing in the royal family over the prince's folly and adoring fans flocking to her side, Evelyn must navigate political intrigue, newly realized fame, and unexpected romance in the air. Now if only she would realize just how much everyone adores her!Together, Lloyd and his new comrades set off on a quest to hunt a pack of high wolves, but they soon discover that there's much more to this simple job than what meets the eye...Now nearing forty, the once-legendary pilot would much rather support the new generation than stand in the spotlight himself.Peace and quiet were the last things waiting for Watt, however, as his storied past literally comes to find him. When Anna, his long-lost daughter from a bygone romance, appears before him to ask for his help in a brewing royal power struggle, Watt vows to protect her. But as assailants descend on the city from all sides, keeping his promise proves to be no simple task. With turmoil rattling the kingdom, can this old knight survive his new post and keep his daughter safe?Sources: Press release, J-Novel panel at Anime Expo 2025ANN's coverage of Anime Expo 2025 is sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press!
