ANN's Summer 2026 Light Novel Guide Lists New Premieres

Anime News Network has published its Summer 2026 Light Novel Guide, covering series premieres released in June, July, and August. The guide includes reviews from Erica Friedman, Rebecca Silverman, Kevin Cormack, and Bolts, focusing on first volumes of new light novel series.

• Golden Terrace: Reviewed by Erica Friedman and Rebecca Silverman
• History of the Kingdom of Orcsen: How the Barbarian Orcish Nation Came to Burn Down the Peaceful Elfland: Reviewed by Erica Friedman
• Set Sail: The Art and Making of One Piece: Reviewed by Erica Friedman and Bolts
• The Dangers in My Heart - The Novel: Reviewed by Kevin Cormack and Rebecca Silverman
• Reunion: Reviewed by Rebecca Silverman
• I've Become a True Villainess: Reviewed by Rebecca Silverman
• The Confession Strategy: Reviewed by Rebecca Silverman
• Space Orc: Barbarian Raider of the Stars, Aiming for the Queen!: Reviewed by Erica Friedman
• Sakamoto Days: Assassin's Method: Reviewed by Erica Friedman
• Distorted I Love You: Reviewed by Rebecca Silverman
• Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains: Reviewed by Rebecca Silverman
• Saving a Weapon Shop from Bankruptcy after the Demon King's Defeat: Reviewed by Erica Friedman
• Hidden Love: Reviewed by Erica Friedman and Rebecca Silverman
• A Plagued Sea: Reviewed by Rebecca Silverman and Erica Friedman
• Next Time on Dragon Ball: Playing with a Manga and Anime Franchise: Reviewed by Erica Friedman
• Murder at the End of the World: Reviewed by Erica Friedman
• Little Mushroom: Reviewed by Rebecca Silverman