J-Novel Club, a prominent publisher of translated Japanese light novels and manga, has announced that it will be releasing eight of its popular series in print this summer. This includes both light novels and manga, giving fans more ways to enjoy their favorite stories.
Light Novels Getting the Print Treatment
Four light novel series are among those getting print releases:
- Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill by Ren Eguchi with illustrations by Masa. The first omnibus release, containing volumes 1 and 2, is slated for August 2025. This series follows Mukouda Tsuyoshi, an average man summoned to a world of swords and sorcery.
- The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows by Sakaku Hishikawa with illustrations by Daburyu. Volume 1 is scheduled for release in August 2025. The story centers around Zenos, who, after facing hardship, becomes a healer and opens an underground clinic.
- Isekai Tensei: Recruited to Another World by Kenichi with illustrations by Nem. The omnibus edition containing volumes 1 and 2 will be released in August 2025.
- Making Magic: The Sweet Life of a Witch Who Knows an Infinite MP Loophole by Aloha Zachou with illustrations by Tetubuta. Volume 1 is set to release in September 2025. The series follows a reincarnated witch who exploits a loophole to amass infinite mana.
Manga Adaptations Headed to Print
In addition to the light novels, four manga series are also being released in print:
- Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill (Manga) by Akagishi K with Original Work by Ren Eguchi. Volume 1 is coming in September 2025.
- The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows (Manga) by Ten Junoichi with Original Work by Sakaku Hishikawa. Volume 1 is coming in July 2025.
- Isekai Tensei: Recruited to Another World (Manga) by Shibanobancha with Original Work by Kenichi. Volume 1 is scheduled for release in August 2025.
- Gushing Over Magical Girls (Manga) by Akihiro Ononaka. Volume 1 is coming in July 2025, with monthly releases planned with high-quality paper.
Story Synopses
Here’s a closer look at what each series is about:
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill
Tsuyoshi Mukouda, an ordinary guy, gets summoned to a fantasy world, but not as a hero. His stats are unimpressive, so he decides to make his own way using his unique “shopping skill”. He quickly gains the attention of a legendary fenrir and a baby slime, all thanks to his cooking skills. Even the goddess Ninrir, with her sweet tooth, becomes a fan of his otherworldly meals.
The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows
Zenos’s life starts rough, born in the slums with limited opportunities. A chance encounter with a healer inspires him to study healing arts. After a brief stint with an unappreciative adventurer party, he uses his talents to open a clinic hidden from view, helping those in need.
Isekai Tensei: Recruited to Another World
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Making Magic: The Sweet Life of a Witch Who Knows an Infinite MP Loophole
Reincarnated into a game-like world, the protagonist discovers she has Creation Magic, allowing her to create items as long as she has enough mana. Discovering a loophole to expand her mana pool, she befriends a golem, explores the wastelands, and aims to create a place where she truly belongs.
Gushing Over Magical Girls
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J-Novel Club’s Growing Print Presence
J-Novel Club has been steadily expanding its print offerings. In the past, they’ve partnered with other publishers like Seven Seas and Yen Press to release titles in print. Kadokawa Corporation acquired J-Novel Club in April 2021.
What This Means for Fans
This announcement means that fans will have more ways than ever to collect and enjoy their favorite J-Novel Club series. Print editions offer a tangible way to experience these stories, and are perfect for collectors or anyone who prefers reading physical books.
These print releases are scheduled to begin in July 2025 and continue through September 2025.
