Smartphone game to be free-to-play with in-app purchases
Smartphone game to be free-to-play with in-app purchases
Game releases and platform launches connected to popular franchises often drive renewed interest in the original source material, including light novels and web novels. This cross-media engagement benefits translation platforms by expanding the potential readership for translated content.
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The anime adaptation of Amara's light novel 'Neko to Ryuu' has announced additional cast members and a second promotional video. The series is set to premiere in July 2026 on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Yomiuri TV, directed by Jin-Gu Oh at OLM.
A short-form live-action series adaptation of the popular BL webtoon 'Painter of the Night' by Byeonduck is set for release on May 28 exclusively on Lezhin Snack. The series will be available on the Lezhin platform's dedicated short-form content service.
A Reddit user asks for advice on whether to continue the Shield Hero series via light novels after watching only the first anime season, which they enjoyed. They inquire about reading order, quality comparison with the anime, and where to purchase or read the light novels, sparking discussion among fans.