J-Novel Club, one of the leading light novel and manga publishers, hosted a live print announcement event on their YouTube channel on January 31st. During the event, they revealed eight light novels and manga that they plan to release in print editions. Readers love displaying their favorite series on their shelves, and this lineup includes big-name titles with anime adaptations like Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill and Gushing over Magical Girls. So, without further ado, let’s dive into these series!
Making Magic: The Sweet Life of a Witch Who Knows an Infinite MP Loophole (Light Novel)
“A fan-favorite, digital-first slice-of-life series with an overpowered female protagonist.”
Looks like I’ve been reincarnated into a gamelike world filled with monsters and dungeons. But don’t worry—it’s nothing I can’t handle. I chose Creation Magic for my unique skill, you see, and it lets me make whatever item I want…so long as I’ve got enough mana. Ah, there’s always a catch, isn’t there? But where there’s a rule, there’s a loophole—and this little witch knows just the trick to expand her mana pool a bit more each day. As for what I’ll be up to in the meantime, first I’ll make a friend. (Literally. Golems are a thing in this world.) Next, I’ll make some tracks. (And the sooner, the better. The goddess dropped me off in the middle of the wastelands). Then finally, one day, I’ll make myself a place where I can truly belong. (That’s the plan, at least.) Time to make some magic!
Making Magic: The Sweet Life of a Witch Who Knows an Infinite MP Loophole by Aloha Zachou and Tetubuta is available digitally on J-Novel Club’s website. Volume 1 is coming to print in September 2025.
Isekai Tensei: Recruited to Another World (Light Novel & Manga)
“An isekai fantasy series, one of the best examples of the trope.”
Tenma Otori died. But his story doesn’t end there! A god from another world appears before him with an offer Tenma can’t refuse: if he agrees to be reincarnated to save the god’s dying world, he’ll be bestowed cheat abilities. Who can say no to that?
Tenma is reincarnated into a lush fantasy world filled with demi-humans, monsters, mysterious forests, even magical spells and items. He’s adopted by two former master adventurers, while his new grandfather is a famous wizard. As Tenma grows older, his adoptive family discover more and more of Tenma’s extraordinary gods-given powers and abilities.
But even if Tenma wants to lead an ordinary existence, fate is not so kind. He has to contend with three mysterious strangers who try to kidnap him. And when tragedy strikes, Tenma has no choice but to leave his new home behind and set out into the world…
The light novel Isekai Tensei: Recruited to Another World by Kenichi and Nem is available digitally on J-Novel Club’s website, with Omnibus 1 (containing Volumes 1 and 2) coming to print in August 2025.
The manga adaptation by Shibanobancha, based on Kenichi’s original work, is also available digitally, with Volume 1 set for print in August 2025.
The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows (Light Novel & Manga)
“This relatively new addition to the library is getting an anime adaptation, set to be aired during the Spring 2025 season!”
Life hasn’t been kind to Zenos. He was born in the slums, and his dirt-poor background has denied him almost every opportunity. After an encounter with a healer, he throws himself into studying to become one and finally catches a break when an adventurer invites Zenos into his party. Zenos is thrilled—so thrilled, in fact, that he’s willing to put up with his teammates treating him like garbage. They fail to appreciate his talents and ultimately kick him to the curb, claiming he’s outlived his usefulness to them. Now bereft of money and out of options, Zenos decides to put his self-taught skills to use elsewhere and opens an underground clinic. Word quickly spreads about the brilliant healer working incredible magic in the city’s shadowy underbelly. Even the royal palace is taking notice… Can Zenos buck the odds and carve out a life for himself in a world that’s spit in his face? And can he save the lives of the patients who wind up on his doorstep in the process?
The light novel The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows by Sakaku Hishikawa and Daburyu is available digitally on J-Novel Club’s website, with Volume 1 coming to print in August 2025.
The manga adaptation by Ten Junoichi, based on Sakaku Hishikawa’s original work, is also available digitally, with Volume 1 set for print in July 2025.
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill (Light Novel & Manga)
“An isekai series full of good food and temperemental gods with a hit anime adaptation!”
The average Mukouda Tsuyoshi is summoned to a world of swords and sorcery, and he’s ready for an adventure of a lifetime! Too bad the kingdom pulled him by mistake. His stats are so laughable compared to the other heroes that he leaves immediately to make his own way with his unique shopping skill!
Taking on a slight alias, “Mukohda” has caught the attention of a legendary fenrir, along with a baby slime, thanks to his cooking abilities! His number fan, Ninrir, the goddess with a sweet tooth, is desperate for more of his otherworldly meals, but unfortunately for her, she’s not the only divinity to take notice of him!
The light novel Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill by Ren Eguchi and Masa is available digitally on J-Novel Club’s website, with Omnibus 1 (containing Volumes 1 and 2) coming to print in August 2025.
The manga adaptation by Akagishi K, based on Ren Eguchi’s original work, is also available digitally, with Volume 1 set for print in September 2025.
Gushing over Magical Girls (Manga)
“Another favorite with an anime adaptation that fans were anticipating!”
“Hi, I’m Hiiragi Utena. I’m a normal magical-girl-loving middle school girl—or at least I was, but then some talking mascot showed up out of the blue and cast a spell on me! Now’s my chance to join my beloved magical girls as…a villain? Hang on, something’s wrong with my outfit! This can’t be happening! Nooooooo! Don’t post pictures!”
Watch this shy magical-girl fan transform into a sadistic dominatrix! When good and evil collide, who will be the one to submit?
Gushing over Magical Girls by Akihiro Ononaka is available digitally on J-Novel Club’s website. Volume 1 is set to release in print in July 2025. The series will have monthly releases, printed on special high-grade paper, and will come shrink-wrapped due to its age rating.
At the end of their live stream, J-Novel Club announced that their next scheduled announcement stream will be on February 14th at 3 PM ET. You can refer to their X (formerly known as Twitter) post for details on other time zones if you plan to tune in!
Choosing which titles to release in print is no easy decision for publishers. What did you think of J-Novel Club’s selection? Did any of your favorites make the list? Share your excitement with us in the comments. We’d love to hear from you!