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light novel
What does light novel mean?
A style of short, easy-to-read Japanese novel aimed at young readers, usually with anime-style illustrations and frequently adapted into anime.
"The anime skipped the light novel's best arc entirely."
Origin
Japanese-English coinage ライトノベル (raito noberu), 'light novel'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a light novel?
It's a short, easy-to-read Japanese novel aimed at young readers, usually with anime-style illustrations.
Why do light novels matter to anime fans?
Many popular anime are adapted from light novels, so fans read them for the original story and skipped content.
What are light novels called for short?
They're often abbreviated to 'LN', or called ranobe in Japanese slang.
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