『Shosetsu Yasei Jidai』 May Issue Now Available! 17th Yasei Jidai New Author Award Winners Announced. Honobu Yonezawa's 『Stone Blade』 and Riku Onda's 『Ubusuna Haze』 Conclude!
KADOKAWA has begun distribution of the May 2026 issue of its monthly literary novel magazine, 'Shosetsu Yasei Jidai'. This issue features a concentrated serialization by Mina Miyajima, the final chapters of novels by Aoyagi Aohito, Riku Onda, and Honobu Yonezawa, and the announcement of the 17th Yasei Jidai New Author Award winners.
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KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) began distributing the May 2026 issue (vol. 268) of its monthly literary novel magazine 'Shosetsu Yasei Jidai' (digital magazine) on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
◆News
【Concentrated Serialization】
Mina Miyajima 『Ryosenji no Kane no Koe』
The 'Mamitan' goods started to gain traction, but then suddenly, dark clouds gathered—.
【Final Chapter】
Aoyagi Aohito 『Soseki wo Meguru Gonin no Meitantei』 (Five Detectives Surrounding Soseki)
The baton of mystery-solving finally passes to Osamu Dazai.
A historical mystery where literary giants pursue the mysteries of literary giants!
Riku Onda 『Ubusuna Haze』
Let's create our 'KYOMU'!
The myth of mystery revives in the Reiwa era.
Honobu Yonezawa (Author) / Gen Hoshino (Photography) 『Ishi no Yaiba』 (Stone Blade)
A new witness draws closer to the truth of the incident.
A brilliant legal mystery.
【Announcement】
The 17th Shosetsu Yasei Jidai New Author Award Winners
◆Bibliographic Information
『Shosetsu Yasei Jidai』 Digital Magazine
・May 2026 Issue (No. 268) Distribution Start Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
・Distribution Date: 25th of every month
・In addition to downloadable e-books, works are scheduled to be available on 'Kadokawa Bunko Light Novel Unlimited Reading' and within sites like 'Kadobun', 'Kakuyomu', and 'note'.
・Price: 385 yen (350 yen + tax)
KADOKAWA Official Bibliographic Details Page >>
BOOK☆WALKER Sales Page >>
◆News
【Concentrated Serialization】
Mina Miyajima 『Ryosenji no Kane no Koe』
The 'Mamitan' goods started to gain traction, but then suddenly, dark clouds gathered—.
【Final Chapter】
Aoyagi Aohito 『Soseki wo Meguru Gonin no Meitantei』 (Five Detectives Surrounding Soseki)
The baton of mystery-solving finally passes to Osamu Dazai.
A historical mystery where literary giants pursue the mysteries of literary giants!
Riku Onda 『Ubusuna Haze』
Let's create our 'KYOMU'!
The myth of mystery revives in the Reiwa era.
Honobu Yonezawa (Author) / Gen Hoshino (Photography) 『Ishi no Yaiba』 (Stone Blade)
A new witness draws closer to the truth of the incident.
A brilliant legal mystery.
【Announcement】
The 17th Shosetsu Yasei Jidai New Author Award Winners
◆Bibliographic Information
『Shosetsu Yasei Jidai』 Digital Magazine
・May 2026 Issue (No. 268) Distribution Start Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
・Distribution Date: 25th of every month
・In addition to downloadable e-books, works are scheduled to be available on 'Kadokawa Bunko Light Novel Unlimited Reading' and within sites like 'Kadobun', 'Kakuyomu', and 'note'.
・Price: 385 yen (350 yen + tax)
KADOKAWA Official Bibliographic Details Page >>
BOOK☆WALKER Sales Page >>