In her past life, Asura was a soldier of fortune who lived for the battle above all else. So when she reincarnates into a world with magic, she gladly takes up the mercenary’s path for a second time. Drawing upon her battle-hardened experience, she forms the mercenary group Moon Blossom and pioneers the concept of the soldier-mage: magic users who also fight with the skills and training of military soldiers. Roaming the battlefields of this new world, Moon Blossom—led by Asura and her unrivaled schemes, ruthlessness, and tactical ingenuity—earns a fearsome reputation. Thus the curtain rises on the dark fantasy epic of a young girl who is spoken of in fearful whispers as “The Silver Demon”! (Source: J-Novel Club) *Note: Winner of the Silver Award in the first DRECOM Media Grand Prix.*

Japan, 1880. Seventeen-year-old Daigo possesses a wicked talent for the sword. Though many have come to challenge him, none has triumphed. But one moonless night, a stranger arrives in Daigo’s quiet village, bearing the key to a mystery that haunts Daigo’s family–a tale too incredible to be believed, the proof too compelling to be doubted. Count Dracula cannot change who he is, or what he craves, or how many souls he must steal to slake his undying thirst. An entire country is about to fall prey to the count’s bloodlust–and no one’s at greater risk than those closest to Daigo, especially the beautiful, love-struck Chizuru. Only Daigo can save his community from this demon of the night. But Daigo has never faced a more formidable opponent. He’s never confronted a vampire’s speed, a vampire’s strength, and, perhaps most dangerous of all, a vampire’s seduction.... (Source: Del Ray)

Klaus reveals he is married to a member of Lamplight, but the identity of the bride remains unknown. And so a battle ensues among the girls to determine who it is. Gain a peek into the girls’ daily lives in this collection of short stories! (Source: Yen Press)

Theo, a young investigator, crosses paths with Eleven, an amalgam perfectly mimicking the form of a girl. In a strange twist of fate, the two become partners on a special mission to track down other amalgams on the run after the war. However, Eleven only looks like a young girl. She's a living weapon who doesn't understand what it means to be human. Theo has no love for amalgams, but he'll have to deal with it, because a terrorist attack has rocked the nation to its core…and someone needs to get to the bottom of it! (Source: Yen Press)

After being reborn in the world of an otome game as an insignificant background character, Leon tries his best to lead an uneventful life, but someone else who reincarnated there has a different idea. Marie may be insignificant like Leon for now, but she’s intent on slipping into the main character’s role and claiming all the love interests for herself! Leon narrowly manages to impede her first attempt, but will this really stop her? Why does he have this sinking feeling that something’s gone terribly wrong?! *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*

In the year 2031, in which elementary school student Yuma Ashihara participates in a beta test of the world's first full-dive VRMMO-RPG called "Actual Magic (AM)", only to lose consciousness while playing and wake up in a world where the game and reality have merged. A death game then unfolds in "mixed reality." (Source: Crunchyroll)

After her sudden death at the hands of an assassin, the former granddaughter of a yakuza boss reincarnates in an otome game as the heroine. The game is, of course, set in the time of early European mafia (but with magic), specifically a kingdom where the royal family is supported behind the scenes by five major gangsters! A dangerous love game between a former yakuza heiress and her villain fiancé begins! (Source: TO Books, translated)

Though she was born a noble, Chloe Ardennes has spent the first sixteen years of her life in servitude, scorned by her own family as a “cursed child.” Finally forced to her breaking point, she flees for the royal capital. But rather than happiness, she finds yet more danger there. Just as the city’s dark side threatens to swallow her whole, the dashing and stoic knight Lloyd Stewart comes to her aid and whisks her away. Has Chloe at long last found the sanctuary she’s so longed for? *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

Well-known mishaps and new encounters await Hayate, Shun, Takayuki and Soma in their colorful everyday life. Moments that are deeply embarrassing to some bear unexpected insights for others.

The katana smith Lutz has just forged his magnum opus, a katana so bewitchingly beautiful that it’s dangerous even to look at. Unfortunately, as an unlicensed smith, he has no way to sell it. But when his only real business partner, Claudia, is captured by crooked knights, Lutz knows exactly what to do with his perfect blade. On the other side of the city walls, Gerhard, an old enchanter, is facing a horrendous slump. Though he’s confident in his abilities, he can’t create a true work of art without a proper canvas, and he longs for nothing more than a unique sword to serve as his muse. This time for sure, he will create an enchanted sword that will wipe that damn disinterested look off of the so-called hero’s face. This is a tale of the gloriously deranged few who have given their lives and souls to crafting enchanted swords. When they come together, will they bring forth a golden age or the collapse of society itself? To those maniacs, it doesn’t matter either way. *Source: J-Novel Club*

Welcome to Frère, a picture-purrfect share bookstore tucked away in a cozy corner of Shinjuku, complete with its very own adorable cat mascots! In a shared bookstore, each shelf is curated by individual “shelf owners,” each contributing their own books and personal touch to the space. Inside, you’ll meet as many fascinating and unique people as there are books: a hairstylist struggling to keep up with the latest trends, a student trying to make ends meet, a bartender eager to understand people through literature, and other colorful patrons seeking the perfect read. Peek into their lives and watch their relationships blossom as they connect over their shared love of books and the stories that bring them together. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)