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2009-03-08, 12:48 | Link #62 |
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I wasn't into manga until the last couple of years because I felt it wasn't good for those of us who actually like to read. I've since altered my opinion somewhat and have become a fan of both certain manga titles and light novels. The light novels that drew my attention (mostly from others' recommendations and from anime adaptations) were:
Kadono Kouhei's Boogiepop series (was initially translated by Seven Seas and they subsequently dropped it...damned shame too) The Kino no Tabi series (also begun and then dropped...irritating) Twelve Kingdoms LN series (ongoing, picked up by Tokyopop) by Ono Fuyumi Seirei no Moribito by Uehashi Nahoko I have Gosick and regret that it was dropped here in the States. and, of course, the Marimite light novels. I'm glad that this thread exists. I'm hoping to pick up on more light novel suggestions (my poor bookshelf will die from the strain). Thanks again! K
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2009-03-08, 18:30 | Link #63 |
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Are Ore no Imouto and C^3 just moe titles? The art work seems to suggest so.
Edit: Mentioning of the Marimite novels has reminded me of a recent revelation. I’ve been thinking I might get into the light novels for this series in hopes that it's better than the anime (which I enjoy but don't love), and so I went searching to see how many volumes have been published, only to shockingly find that there are 30+ novels out. That's the highest amount of volumes for any light novel series I know, and it's still ongoing. Last edited by Ryuou; 2009-03-08 at 18:52. |
2009-03-08, 18:56 | Link #64 |
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I'm not sure about Ore no Imouto, but C^3 is not only moe. Of course, there are some moe factors but it's just a part of the whole package. It also have battles,
and some gore. The story is rather dark, since it revolves around cursed tools. Well, I had fun Ore no Imouto, although it seemed to be only a moe title. You may find number of comments saying that It was a bit different from the usual moe since actual hate was there between the lead character and his younger sister. Also, in the first volume, there wasn't any romance ( actually, volume 2 didn't have much too) which makes this title different from other moe novels. Also, this novel was classified under Comedy and not Love-Comedy, so I guess it can't be helped that there wasn't much (or any at all) romantic situations. One thing's for sure; They're great titles and I had fun reading them.
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2009-03-08, 19:55 | Link #65 |
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Ah, so this is where all the generic LN talks go. I am pleased to find this :P
... Maybe I should stop lurking in the Toradora, Regios and Index forums too much. I first learned about light novels since the Haruhi Suzumiya series which basically made me acknowledge of such existence in my mind. Then, I don't know why, but my interest in them is further awakened by the advent of Toradora!. Right now in my heads there are three titles that linger inside my head, and has been of much interest for me lately although I only have a very bare idea of what they are all about based on summaries I can understand. These titles were found while on my visits to my local Kinokuniya store at the Japanese section. Although I mentioned two out of the three below in Baka-Tsuki, I guess very few noticed that they were even there ^^;; - ミスマルカ興国物語 (MISUMARUKA Monogatari) A story about some sort of a war going on between a few fantasy-world countries (I can't remember how many), and the main character has just inherited the throne to his country - and, he has his sole loyal knightress with him. I can't make much about what the novels are about from the synopsis, but reviews proved positive so far. - ミスティック・ミュージアム (Mystic Museum) Summary: Dudley Linus(?) visited the British Museum to write some reports (an assignment for his studies maybe), while all of a sudden he met a mysterious girl which he gave her a name, Alda(?). The weird life story of Dudley and Alda begins after that... Simply put, I'm in for this novel series because of the main heroine. If any of you can get what I mean then... yeah. Oh, by the way, I just got updated from an information from the author's blog: this series's third book will be out somewhere around the 1st of April - hey wait, April Fool's Day? And it's the final book too! Aww. Just when I thought I could wish for more than just 3 books ;3; oh well, I'll just look forward to its release. - みずたまぱにっく。 This is MIZUTAMASHIRO!! (Mizutama Panic. This is MIZUTAMASHIRO!!) Found this novel recently this week, and the title somewhat sparks and interest. This has been reviewed before on LightNovel.org. |
2009-03-08, 22:00 | Link #66 |
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@ ken FF - Oh yeah, never mind about C^3, I remember reading the summary for it. But, so is Ore no Imouto an incest title?
I'm not exactly sure which novel was the first one I bought. I think it was Shakugan no Shana. But it was probably Suzumiya Haruhi that led me to get into light novels as I was reading the translations on Baka-Tsuki. So when I started to study Japanese at college I decided to start buying novels for the series that I really liked. ミスマルカ興国物語 This seems interesting, but the picture gives off a slightly immature feel to it. I was expecting a somewhat dark feel, so that detracted from my image of the story a bit. Still seems interesting. |
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btw, I was able to get my hands on Toradora volume 10 and C^3 volume VI!! <3<3 too bad for Index 17, it was already sold out. Damn. :/ Maybe I'll try again tomorrow at the other bookshop nearby. (^^)b
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2009-03-09, 07:43 | Link #69 |
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I just finished reading Spice and the Wolf Vol.10, Koku no Tabibito(4th installment of the Moribito series),Onegai Twins light novel, Shin Kimagure Orange road, all 9 volumes of 9S series which I do not think anybody had mentioned before but is a very interesting SF adventure series.
I got Meg & Celon Vol3 and newly purchased Vol4 to finish. Still waiting for Tenchi Muyo GPX vol.6 and Kami no Moribito to come out. Last edited by Tri-ring; 2009-03-09 at 08:04. |
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The second installment, Yami no Moribito was a treat because it's about Balsa revisiting her homeland and gives us more detailed backstory concerning the conspiracy and Jiguro's history. Yume no moribito was soso but Koku no Tabibito was great since there was a more grander plot behind it which becomes the core to the following installments. The stories with Moribito in the title is ones with Balsa as the main character and stories with Tabibito is ones with Chagumu as the lead. |
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2009-03-12, 03:28 | Link #78 | |
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By the way do you know 9S is actually written by two people? A female Hayama, and a male Tohru...
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2009-03-12, 03:39 | Link #79 | |
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The Sci-Fi part is probably mainly the male writer with the emotional part written by the female writer which makes sense since it's so diverse in terms of plot ideas and techno babble. I also loved the 9SSS side stories which probably would not have possible without a female to give it a femine touch. |
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2009-03-12, 03:47 | Link #80 | |
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The second volume takes place right after the first and I haven't finished the third. It's a twenty years old novel so it's completely out of date in terms of technology. |
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