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NOVELOUS — Addictive anime-style strategy game with clan battles

Android SHOGAKUKAN INC.
4.2 GP
9,321+
Google Play

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Description

Been using NOVELOUS for a couple months now. It’s basically a free app where you can read official English translations of Japanese light novels, manga, and webtoons. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of anime/manga stuff.

Here’s what you do: you can browse through tons of different series, from action to romance to fantasy. And there’s also a community aspect where you can chat with other fans. And the illustrations are pretty cool – they really bring the stories to life. Took me a while to figure out how to navigate it all but it’s not too complicated.

Look, if you’re an anime/manga fan, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want to dive into some new stories.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on NOVELOUS. I've tested a bunch of apps for reading manga and light novels, and this one's pretty solid. The selection of series is impressive and the visuals are top-notch. It's free to use, which is great, but the ads can get a little intrusive if you don't pay for the premium version. Overall though, I'd say it's one of the better options out there for anime and manga fans looking to discover new stories.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of different anime and manga series to choose from
  • Illustrations and visuals are really well-done
  • Free to use, with optional premium subscription
  • Community features let you chat with other fans
  • Easy to navigate and find new content

Cons

  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for premium
  • Takes a bit of time to figure out all the features
  • Selection is mostly mainstream titles, not a ton of obscure stuff
  • Doesn't have the latest chapters/episodes right away

Specifications

Updated 01.10.2025
Age Rating Mature 17+
Developer SHOGAKUKAN INC.
Android Android 6.0++
Package Name jp.co.shogakukan.novelous

Ratings

84
Google Play
4.2/5
66 reviews
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Bridget OtteTaylorForeman Oct 15, 2025

Really love it!🔥💜🔥💖🔥

Sharita Tyson (Rita) Oct 15, 2025

love it

Fernando Ochoa (Chapiz) Oct 15, 2025

It was a great experience. I loved it.

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