<Now on Sale> Earth Star Novel's Latest May Titles Released
Publisher Earth Star Entertainment has announced three new titles from its Earth Star Novel imprint, releasing on May 15. The lineup includes both new and continuing series in the isekai and fantasy light novel genres.
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- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 19:00
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Earth Star Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) will release new titles from [Earth Star Novel] starting Friday, May 15. You can read new works and some previously published volumes for free on the official website (https://earthstar-novel.com/).
'The Alchemist of Demotion's Solution' Volume 1
Author: Hyojun, Illustrator: Ume no Shii
"Demoted? But I'm a state alchemist."
Sera, a state alchemist, was diligently working on the front lines of her beloved potion research. However, her lack of concern for social niceties led to her downfall, as she fell into a trap set by those aiming to usurp her position and was demoted to a remote region. Despite being treated coldly at her new post, Sera's spirit was far from broken. "...Now I can research as much as I want every day." While Sera was thrilled with the environment perfect for her beloved research, her demotion came with a secret mission: 'internal investigation.' Her polished skills were no mere show, as she solved one trouble after another in her new location, and Sera's name gradually began to echo far and wide.
Details here: https://earthstar-novel.com/vol/detail/esn589/
Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4803023115
'The Advancing Tale of the Sage Grandpa Who Became a Magical Boy ~Or, the Story of a Magic Otaku Who Evolves into a Magic Tower Researcher and Becomes Unrivaled Abroad~' Volume 2
Author: Aiu Esho, Illustrator: Nijima Aruku
Next stop, a mysterious magic tower in the sea of trees!? Factional disputes, suspicious religions... Can he blow away the troubles infesting the magic tower!?
A scouting offer arrives from a certain individual to a magic tower in the 'Sea of Bewilderment.' When Kody heads to the location, he finds it teeming with magical beasts, and just reaching the tower safely is part of the test! After brilliantly passing the test with all sorts of magic, Kody finally meets his sponsor, Professor Dickens. Kody's fulfilling life in the magic tower begins, spent engrossed in magical research and writing papers under Professor Dickens. Amidst this, his senior researcher, Guillaumet, tells him about the ominous factional disputes within the tower. The ideology of researcher Cohen, who advocates for 'Magic Tower Founder-ism,' begins to cast a shadow over his quiet research life--?
Details here: https://earthstar-novel.com/vol/detail/esn588/
Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4803023107
'When I Moved to a Used Property in the Countryside, a Little Girl Lived There for Some Reason ~How About a Guesthouse with a Dungeon and a Zashiki-warashi?~' Volume 2
Author: k-ing, Illustrator: Neko R
"Guesthouse 'Shofukutei' is temporarily closed!"
One day, as Koji heads to the underground field to harvest vegetables as usual, he notices that a hole in the wall he'd been curious about has gotten bigger. As he peeks into the hole, he's pulled in by something, and when he wakes up, he finds himself lost in a dungeon teeming with monsters! Then, a big commotion erupts over Sara, the kappa who has become a new family member. A couple visiting Koji claims that Sara looks exactly like their missing daughter-- Amidst the turmoil of the disappearance, the problems that Ushijima faces also come to light--!? The heartwarming guesthouse life with cute and sometimes scary yokai (?), Volume 2!
Details here: https://earthstar-novel.com/vol/detail/esn590/
Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4803023123
Earth Star Entertainment Official Website
Comic Earth Star: https://comic-earthstar.com/ (Updated every Thursday at 18:00, released on the 12th of each month)
Earth Star Novel: https://earthstar-novel.com/ (Released on the 15th of each month)
Earth Star Luna: https://www.es-luna.jp/ (Released on the 1st of each month)
Utadori Dream: https://www.utadori.com/
Hokodan: https://www.hokodan.com/
Toxic-a-Holic: https://toxicaholic.com
Official Website of affiliated artist KAYA: https://kaya-official.jp/
Corporate Site: https://www.earthstar.co.jp/
'The Alchemist of Demotion's Solution' Volume 1
Author: Hyojun, Illustrator: Ume no Shii
"Demoted? But I'm a state alchemist."
Sera, a state alchemist, was diligently working on the front lines of her beloved potion research. However, her lack of concern for social niceties led to her downfall, as she fell into a trap set by those aiming to usurp her position and was demoted to a remote region. Despite being treated coldly at her new post, Sera's spirit was far from broken. "...Now I can research as much as I want every day." While Sera was thrilled with the environment perfect for her beloved research, her demotion came with a secret mission: 'internal investigation.' Her polished skills were no mere show, as she solved one trouble after another in her new location, and Sera's name gradually began to echo far and wide.
Details here: https://earthstar-novel.com/vol/detail/esn589/
Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4803023115
'The Advancing Tale of the Sage Grandpa Who Became a Magical Boy ~Or, the Story of a Magic Otaku Who Evolves into a Magic Tower Researcher and Becomes Unrivaled Abroad~' Volume 2
Author: Aiu Esho, Illustrator: Nijima Aruku
Next stop, a mysterious magic tower in the sea of trees!? Factional disputes, suspicious religions... Can he blow away the troubles infesting the magic tower!?
A scouting offer arrives from a certain individual to a magic tower in the 'Sea of Bewilderment.' When Kody heads to the location, he finds it teeming with magical beasts, and just reaching the tower safely is part of the test! After brilliantly passing the test with all sorts of magic, Kody finally meets his sponsor, Professor Dickens. Kody's fulfilling life in the magic tower begins, spent engrossed in magical research and writing papers under Professor Dickens. Amidst this, his senior researcher, Guillaumet, tells him about the ominous factional disputes within the tower. The ideology of researcher Cohen, who advocates for 'Magic Tower Founder-ism,' begins to cast a shadow over his quiet research life--?
Details here: https://earthstar-novel.com/vol/detail/esn588/
Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4803023107
'When I Moved to a Used Property in the Countryside, a Little Girl Lived There for Some Reason ~How About a Guesthouse with a Dungeon and a Zashiki-warashi?~' Volume 2
Author: k-ing, Illustrator: Neko R
"Guesthouse 'Shofukutei' is temporarily closed!"
One day, as Koji heads to the underground field to harvest vegetables as usual, he notices that a hole in the wall he'd been curious about has gotten bigger. As he peeks into the hole, he's pulled in by something, and when he wakes up, he finds himself lost in a dungeon teeming with monsters! Then, a big commotion erupts over Sara, the kappa who has become a new family member. A couple visiting Koji claims that Sara looks exactly like their missing daughter-- Amidst the turmoil of the disappearance, the problems that Ushijima faces also come to light--!? The heartwarming guesthouse life with cute and sometimes scary yokai (?), Volume 2!
Details here: https://earthstar-novel.com/vol/detail/esn590/
Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4803023123
Earth Star Entertainment Official Website
Comic Earth Star: https://comic-earthstar.com/ (Updated every Thursday at 18:00, released on the 12th of each month)
Earth Star Novel: https://earthstar-novel.com/ (Released on the 15th of each month)
Earth Star Luna: https://www.es-luna.jp/ (Released on the 1st of each month)
Utadori Dream: https://www.utadori.com/
Hokodan: https://www.hokodan.com/
Toxic-a-Holic: https://toxicaholic.com
Official Website of affiliated artist KAYA: https://kaya-official.jp/
Corporate Site: https://www.earthstar.co.jp/