M12 Media, a Kadokawa group company, operates J-Novel Club (JNC) and BookWalker.

J-Novel Club is responsible for some of the best English-language production of Japanese light novel content worldwide. It prides itself on high-quality books in digital and print, curated close to Japan’s own production timelines, providing weekly digital output of light novels and manga in parts, as whole eBooks, for rental, and more. JNC is responsible for bringing English-speaking audiences titles like Ascendence of a Bookworm, In Another World With My Smartphone, Full Metal Panic!, and Slayers. Providing the best reading experience in digital and in print for the fan community is at JNC’s heart, for both its in-house staff and its robust freelance workforce of translators, editors, and quality controllers. 

BookWalker is a leading digital bookstore and app offering officially licensed manga, manhwa, light novels, audiobooks, and more. With over 79,000 volumes from top publishers like Seven Seas Entertainment, Yen Press, Kodansha, J-Novel Club, VIZ Media, and Square Enix, BookWalker provides everything from classic favorites to the latest releases. The platform also features exclusive digital bonuses, special discounts, and limited-time promotions for readers worldwide. Available on the web, Android, and iOS, BookWalker makes it easy to discover and enjoy the world’s most popular stories anytime, anywhere.

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