# NOVELOUS Light Novels — Light Novels, Manga&Webtoons

> Official English light novels, manga, and webtoons from Shogakukan. (iPhone/iPad app by SHOGAKUKAN INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelous-light-novels/id6475798282 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SHOGAKUKAN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297431334)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 260 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 151 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelous-light-novels/id6475798282/reviews.md

## What is NOVELOUS Light Novels?

Japanese anime starts here — Shogakukan’s official English light novels. Free to start, plus manga and webtoons!

## Key features

- Official English light novels
- Manga collection
- Webtoons available
- Free to start
- Japanese anime origins

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preferred Subscription | $6.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $6.49 | one-time |
| Coins | $12.49 | one-time |
| Coins | $32.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #198 in Top Free · Book (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelous-light-novels/id6475798282/reviews.md

### 4/5 — love

*2026-08-09*

really like this app

### 5/5 — 新鮮！

*2026-08-03*

読んだことある作品が英語になってて、英語の勉強になりそう。ニュアンスもちょっと違って作品自体も楽しめそう

### 5/5 — Free

*2026-07-04*

This app is free for lots of comics and the comics are well drawn and high quality

### 5/5 — Very good

*2026-07-04*

Honestly its pretty good especially with the point system, only thing is to add more genres and itd be perfect

### 2/5 — Not what I would pick

*2026-06-15*

When I first got the app, it had nothing what I wanted to read and barely any books, both and novels and comics, I couldn’t search anything either so I couldn’t find what I wanted. there were only like three books in each category and there were only about five categories. Definitely not picking this up again maybe if it gets better though.

**Developer response:** Thanks for taking the time to share such detailed feedback — it really helps.
Search by title name is available in the app, but you're right that it isn't always easy to find what you're looking for. We're actively working to make search smoother and more intuitive so titles are easier to discover. On the catalog, our lineup is still growing — we're actively expanding the selection with more titles and variety across genres for both novels and manga.
We'd love to win you back as the app improves. Thanks for giving it a try, and we hope you'll check in again down the road!

### 1/5 — Buns

*2026-06-02*

The comics n shi are good but you have to use in app currency to read them, ts ahh twin

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words about the comics — we're glad you're enjoying them!
We're actively reviewing the coin system based on feedback like yours to make it as fair and rewarding as possible. We appreciate you giving the app a try, and we hope you'll keep reading with us.

### 5/5 — Great light novels!

*2026-05-03*

I've been wanting to read Gonna Be the Twintail since the anime released like a decade ago so I'm excited it see it finally get translated. Also happy to see A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics.

**Developer response:** Thanks for reading Novelous and for the kind words! We’re glad you found titles you’ve been wanting to read, and that Gonna Be the Twintail and A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics are bringing you joy. More titles and improvements are on the way, so we hope you continue to enjoy reading with us.

### 5/5 — nice

*2026-04-16*

rlly good

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support! We're glad you're enjoying the app. If you ever have suggestions for features or stories you’d like to see, we’d love to hear them.

### 4/5 — It’s good

*2026-04-05*

It’s good

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support! We're glad you're enjoying the app. More titles and features are on the way, so we hope you continue to enjoy reading with us!

### 2/5 — Isn’t that good…

*2026-03-11*

To be completely honest I haven’t read much because most of the stories r kinda basic and somehow boring? Idk but most of the novels r kindaaa gooner material? And the things that u need more points is not my favorite and keeps me from reading less…so really mid!the only one I read that was kinda good turned out to be less how do I say it hooked?As in like I lost interest.

**Developer response:** Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts.
We understand the current lineup may not have matched what you were looking for, and we hear your feedback about wanting more variety in the catalog. We're actively working to expand our selection with a broader range of genres and stories that keep readers hooked.
Regarding the point/coin system, we're also reviewing how it works to make sure it doesn't get in the way of your reading experience.
We appreciate you giving the app a try and hope you'll check back as we continue to grow.

## Frequently asked questions about NOVELOUS Light Novels

### What is NOVELOUS Light Novels?

NOVELOUS Light Novels is an application that offers official English translations of light novels, manga, and webtoons. It serves as a platform for content originating from Japanese anime culture, with Shogakukan as a key publisher.

### What kind of content can I find on NOVELOUS?

You can find a wide selection of official English light novels, as well as manga and webtoons. The app focuses on content that is foundational to Japanese anime.

### Is NOVELOUS Light Novels free to use?

The app is free to start, meaning you can access some content without immediate payment. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that additional content or features may require payment.

### Who publishes the content on NOVELOUS?

The content on NOVELOUS is officially published by Shogakukan, a prominent Japanese publisher known for its light novels, manga, and anime-related works.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### v1.3.11 — 2026-08-31

Bug fixes and app improvements.

### 1.3.10 — 2026-08-12

Bug fixes and app improvements.

### v1.3.9 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes and app improvements.

### v1.3.8 — 2026-06-29

New feature: Major home screen redesign and improved search functionality.

### v1.3.7 — 2026-06-02

Bug fixes and app improvements.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*