Legion

English Title: The Isolator: Realization of Absolute Solitude
Japanese Title: 絶対ナル孤独者≪アイソレータ≫ — Zettainaru Kodokusha: The Isolator — “Realization of Absolute Solitude: The Isolator”
Author: Reki Kawahara
Illustrator: Shimeji
Translator: Adair Trask
Genre: Sci-fi, Action
Original Run: 2014 – ongoing
English Run: 2015 – ongoing
Volumes: 3
English Publisher: Yen Press
Volumes Published in English: 3 (In Progress)
Average Price Per Volume: Hardcover — $14

Synopsis: Ever since a terrible childhood tragedy, Minoru Utsugi has wished for one thing: solitude. Years later, a bizarre encounter leaves a mysterious artifact in Minoru’s body that grants his wish–but that’s far from the end of his troubles. Others have been visited and given powers like Minoru’s, but their twisted desires are not so benign. When a murderous force threatens the people Minoru holds dear, will his newfound abilities be enough to stand in its way? And can there be a future for someone who craves eternal solitude above all else? The story of the Isolator begins here!

Volume 1 — The Biter
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Volume 2 — The Igniter
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Volume 3 — The Trancer
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Reviews of The Isolator
Vol 1 – English Light Novels

Suggestions for Further Reading
Same Author (Reki Kawahara): Accel World, Sword Art Online, Sword Art Online: Progressive
Similar Characters and Situation (middle/high school students involved with supernatural elements): A Certain Magical Index, Chibi Vampire, Haruhi Suzumiya, Kagerou Daze, Pita-Ten, Psycho Busters, Shakugan no Shana

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English Title: Log Horizon
Japanese Title: ログ・ホライズン — “Log Horizon”
Author: Mamare Touno
Illustrator: Kazuhiro Hara
Translator: Taylor Engel
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Sci-fi
Original Run: 2011 – ongoing
English Run: 2015 – ongoing
Volumes: 10
English Publisher: Yen Press
Volumes Published in English: 7 (In Progress)
Average Price Per Volume: Paperback — $12

Synopsis: When thirty thousand Japanese gamers are suddenly trapped in the online game world of “Elder Tale,” a realm of swords and sorcery–that was, up until yesterday, very much a fantasy–is now their cold, hard reality. Severed from their everyday lives, they’re faced with fighting monsters, eating food with no flavor, and being unable to die?! Amid the chaos in “Elder Tale” Akihabara, veteran gamer Shiroe locates his old friend Naotsugu and teams up with the beautiful female assassin Akatsuki. Together they embark on an adventure to change the world as they know it!

Volume 1 — The Beginning of Another World
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Volume 2 — The Knights of Camelot
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Volume 3 — Game’s End: Part One
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Volume 4 — Game’s End: Part Two
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Volume 5 — A Sunday in Akiba
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Volume 6 — Lost Child of the Dawn
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Volume 7 — The Gold of the Kunie
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Reviews of Log Horizon
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Suggestions for Future Reading
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English Title: The Devil is a Part-Timer!
Japanese Title: はたらく魔王さま! — Hataraku Maou-sama! — “Working Demon King!”
Author: Satoshi Wagahara
Illustrator: Oniku (029)
Translator: Kevin Gifford
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Action
Original Run: February 2011 – ongoing
English Run: April 2015 – ongoing
Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko (ASCII Media Works)
English Publisher: Yen On (Yen Press)
Volumes in Japanese: 17 (In Progress)
Volumes in English: 7 (In Progress)
Average Price Per Volume: Paperback $10 — Kindle $7 — Nook $8

Synopsis: After being soundly thrashed by the hero Emilia, the Devil King and his general beat a hasty retreat to a parallel universe…only to land plop in the middle of bustling, modern-day Tokyo! Lacking the magic necessary to return home, the two are forced to assume human identities and live average human lives until they can find a better solution. And to make ends meet, Satan finds gainful employment at a nearby fast food joint! With his devilish mind set on working his way up the management food chain, what will become of his thirst for conquest?!

Volume 1
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Volume 2
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Volume 3
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Volume 4
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Volume 5
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Volume 6
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Volume 7
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Reviews of The Devil is a Part-Timer!
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