Image source: Hanashi MediaHanashi Media made an announcement on its official Twitter/X account and Discord regarding the licensing of two new fantasy light novel series: Re:Monster and The New Gate. The initial volumes of both series are set to launch digitally on October 30, 2025, with pre-orders now open for both titles.
Here are the specifics for the new light novel series:
Re:Monster
Story: Kogitsune Kanekiru
Illustrations: Yamada
The light novels have inspired a manga adaptation by Haruyoshi Kobayakawa in March 2014, which is being released in English by Seven Seas Entertainment, along with a light novel sequel series launched in July 2018.
The series also features a 12-episode TV anime adaptation released in 2024 by Studio Deen. Crunchyroll offered worldwide streaming as the series aired in Japan.
Synopsis:
After being stabbed by a stalker and left for dead, Gobrou woke up to find himself reborn as the weakest of creatures—a lowly goblin. However, with the enigmatic Absorption Skill, a power granting him strength by consuming the defeated, he swiftly evolved in ways unimaginable. In a short time, he had propelled himself to the top of the goblin hierarchy.
Now, in a vicious otherworld where strength is paramount and the weak are prey, Gobrou embarks on a brutal quest for supremacy. Armed with competent subordinates and dedicated allies, his ferocious ascent is set to begin—a blood-drenched saga of survival, evolution, and monster chaos!
The first volume of the Re:Monster light novel series is currently available for pre-order on Amazon and on Hanashi Media’s official website.
The New Gate
Story: Shinogi Kazanami
Illustrations: Makai no Jumin
The light novel series inspired a manga adaptation by Yoshiyuki Miwa in November 2014, which One Peace Books is releasing in English. It is also available digitally in English on Alphapolis’ Alpha Manga service.
A twelve-episode TV anime series from Cloud Hearts and Yokohama Animation Laboratory was rolled out in 2024.
Synopsis:
In the deepest level of the dungeon known as the Gate of the Otherworld, Shin found himself engaged in battle. His enemy: the final boss of THE NEW GATE, a VRMMO that had turned into a deadly game.
After an intense and punishing fight, Shin emerged triumphant, freeing the imprisoned players from their digital confinement. However, just as he felt the burden lift, a mysterious door opened deep within the dungeon—and in an instant, Shin lost consciousness.
When he awoke, he was confronted with the world of THE NEW GATE—not just the game, but reality itself.
The first volume of the The New Gate light novel series is currently available for pre-order on Amazon. Â
Sources: Hanashi Media Official Twitter (2), press release
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