Anime Novels

Naraku · August 14th, 2007, 08:14 PM

I don't know of many, and I think I'm interested in reading some, so if anyone knows of any and could post them here I'd appreciate it.

Just to be specific I'm not talking about manga, and i'm not really concerned if the book is a retelling or anything like that, I'm not picky. Thanks again.

Leader Desslock · August 14th, 2007, 09:15 PM

I highly recommend the novels upon which The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya anime is based. Posting a link to the translations is verboten, but google can find them pretty easily.

Shawaazu · August 14th, 2007, 09:30 PM

Just some of the many anime/light novels that I can think of right now:

Slayers
Slayers _____ (the other series by Hajime Kanzaka that is longer than 15 volumes)
Kino no Tabi
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (as mentioned by Leader Deelosck)
Gravitation (written in America)
.hack//AI Buster (recommended)
.hack//Another Birth
Gundam SEED (written in America and incomplete)
CLAMP School Paranormal Investigators
Death Note
Yu-Gi-Oh (I think it's related to the movie)

Kinda sleepy, so I can't think of any more right now.

KatayokuのTenshi · August 16th, 2007, 11:31 AM

^ In addition:

Full Metal Panic (Tokyopop)
The Twelve Kingdoms (also Tokyopop)
Maria-sama ga Miteru (Unlicensed)
Strawberry Panic (Seven Seas)
And Rurouni Kenshi as at least one novel. (Viz)

Sushikins · August 16th, 2007, 11:35 AM

I'd recommend the Maria-sama ga Miteru novels, I haven't read much, but I've liked it so far. What I've read of the Gundam SEED novels has been alright so far. I own the first two Shakugan no Shana novels, but I haven't made any progress into translating/reading them personally.

Levon · August 16th, 2007, 11:40 AM

I'd like to read Tomino's Mobile Suit Gundam novel. Can get it for around $15 and its 480 pages, good deal. This thread just reminds me that I should buy it.
I believe its what Tomino really wanted the anime to be like but the company wouldn't allow him to go that far. Its very different from the anime.

"The characters are deeply layered, with complex motivations and beliefs. Jealosy, family rivalry, sex, lust for power, suspicion, fear, and a host of other all-too-human attributes influence the flow of the narrative, with the fog of war confusing the judgements of both sides.... this book is ultimately a page-turner...." -- Andrew J. Weber, in The Asian Reporter

I wish the Zeta Gundam novels were released in English.

Sushikins · August 16th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levon

I'd like to read Tomino's Mobile Suit Gundam novel. Can get it for around $15 and its 480 pages, good deal. This thread just reminds me that I should buy it.
I believe its what Tomino really wanted the anime to be like but the company wouldn't allow him to go that far. Its very different from the anime.

"The characters are deeply layered, with complex motivations and beliefs. Jealosy, family rivalry, sex, lust for power, suspicion, fear, and a host of other all-too-human attributes influence the flow of the narrative, with the fog of war confusing the judgements of both sides.... this book is ultimately a page-turner...." -- Andrew J. Weber, in The Asian Reporter

I wish the Zeta Gundam novels were released in English.

I've looked for the Gundam novel a couple a times at my local bookstores, but I've never been able to locate it, sadly.

loplop · August 16th, 2007, 11:56 AM

If you liked Please Teacher, there is a somewhat ecchi novella out called Kei & Mizuho's Diary that was a good read.

ZeroRyoko1974 · August 16th, 2007, 01:55 PM

I think there are Vampire Hunter D novels, as well as Boogiepop Phantom

hiei_kurama27 · August 16th, 2007, 02:49 PM

If you're interested in BL novels, DMP has licensed a few novels, including Only the Ring Finger Knows. (which I highly recommend)

Phantom · August 16th, 2007, 03:11 PM

I should look out for anime novels as i tend not to bye all that much manga as it only takes a few hours to get though the whole thing.

mdauben · August 16th, 2007, 04:59 PM

Tokyopop was translated the Seikai: Crest of the Stars trillogy. These are the original novels on which the Crest of the Stars anime are based. Quite good if you are interested in epic scifi.

There is also a set of novels for the sequal, Banner of the Stars, but I am not sure if those have been translated yet or not.

Naraku · August 17th, 2007, 08:59 PM

Appreciate the suggestions from everyone. I have picked up a few now.

The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow - Currently reading this one, and it's great, better than the anime I think. Taking my time with it so I can better enjoy.. don't want to end a good thing too quickly.

.hack//AI buster 2 - I've already read the first one and was suprised to see a second volume so I decided to pick it up.

Brave Story - Don't know why I bought this one honestly, looks kind of cheesy and the title sounds like a childrens book haha. I think I was drawn in by the cover art. This book is THICK though, almost 900 pages, a huge book.

Yeah so I'm going to get started on those, when I come across some more money I'll try to find Full Metal Panic for sure, and probably Haruhi and Crest of the Stars.

August 14th, 2007, 08:14 PM	#1
Naraku . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,401	Anime Novels I don't know of many, and I think I'm interested in reading some, so if anyone knows of any and could post them here I'd appreciate it. Just to be specific I'm not talking about manga, and i'm not really concerned if the book is a retelling or anything like that, I'm not picky. Thanks again.

August 14th, 2007, 09:15 PM	#2
Leader Desslock It. Is. On. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,711	I highly recommend the novels upon which The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya anime is based. Posting a link to the translations is verboten, but google can find them pretty easily. __________________ Desslock's opinion doesn't even factor in because he's played Devil's advocate for both sides of the argument... ~Chuchuchrain

August 14th, 2007, 09:30 PM	#3
Shawaazu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,895	Just some of the many anime/light novels that I can think of right now: Slayers Slayers _____ (the other series by Hajime Kanzaka that is longer than 15 volumes) Kino no Tabi The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (as mentioned by Leader Deelosck) Gravitation (written in America) .hack//AI Buster (recommended) .hack//Another Birth Gundam SEED (written in America and incomplete) CLAMP School Paranormal Investigators Death Note Yu-Gi-Oh (I think it's related to the movie) Kinda sleepy, so I can't think of any more right now. __________________ MAL/DVD AF/Manga collection Currently Watching: Beelzebub Currently Reading: Get Backers

August 16th, 2007, 11:31 AM	#4
KatayokuのTenshi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Furinkan High School Posts: 5,189	^ In addition: Full Metal Panic (Tokyopop) The Twelve Kingdoms (also Tokyopop) Maria-sama ga Miteru (Unlicensed) Strawberry Panic (Seven Seas) And Rurouni Kenshi as at least one novel. (Viz) __________________ For the stronger we our houses do build, The less chance we have of being killed. -William Topaz McGonagall

August 16th, 2007, 11:35 AM	#5
Sushikins Back in Black(cat) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Buckeye State Posts: 7,541	I'd recommend the Maria-sama ga Miteru novels, I haven't read much, but I've liked it so far. What I've read of the Gundam SEED novels has been alright so far. I own the first two Shakugan no Shana novels, but I haven't made any progress into translating/reading them personally. __________________ My Anime List \| My Backloggery \| My Top 15 Anime \| My Top 15 Video Games \| My Top 10 Manga \| My Figures Current Avatar: Ruri Gokou - Oreimo Currently Watching: 9 Shows \| 2013 Total: 35 Shows; 302 Episodes; 4 Movies; 5 Shorts Currently Playing: Fire Emblem: Awakening \| Battlefield 3 \| BlazBlue Continuum Shift EXTEND Currently Reading: Bleach (Ch. 540)

August 16th, 2007, 11:40 AM	#6
Levon There can be only one! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Animenation Posts: 11,547	I'd like to read Tomino's Mobile Suit Gundam novel. Can get it for around $15 and its 480 pages, good deal. This thread just reminds me that I should buy it. I believe its what Tomino really wanted the anime to be like but the company wouldn't allow him to go that far. Its very different from the anime. "The characters are deeply layered, with complex motivations and beliefs. Jealosy, family rivalry, sex, lust for power, suspicion, fear, and a host of other all-too-human attributes influence the flow of the narrative, with the fog of war confusing the judgements of both sides.... this book is ultimately a page-turner...." -- Andrew J. Weber, in The Asian Reporter I wish the Zeta Gundam novels were released in English. __________________ MyAnimeList Avatar: Usagi & Luna (Sailor Moon) "I wish someone would make an anime about me." - Usagi (Sailor Moon) Last edited by Levon; August 16th, 2007 at 11:43 AM.

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August 16th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#11
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August 16th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#12
mdauben マイケル Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,023	Tokyopop was translated the Seikai: Crest of the Stars trillogy. These are the original novels on which the Crest of the Stars anime are based. Quite good if you are interested in epic scifi. There is also a set of novels for the sequal, Banner of the Stars, but I am not sure if those have been translated yet or not. __________________ Mike Mike's Anime List \\(<.<\|>.>)// Mike's Manga List

August 17th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#13
Naraku . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,401	Appreciate the suggestions from everyone. I have picked up a few now. The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow - Currently reading this one, and it's great, better than the anime I think. Taking my time with it so I can better enjoy.. don't want to end a good thing too quickly. .hack//AI buster 2 - I've already read the first one and was suprised to see a second volume so I decided to pick it up. Brave Story - Don't know why I bought this one honestly, looks kind of cheesy and the title sounds like a childrens book haha. I think I was drawn in by the cover art. This book is THICK though, almost 900 pages, a huge book. Yeah so I'm going to get started on those, when I come across some more money I'll try to find Full Metal Panic for sure, and probably Haruhi and Crest of the Stars.