From Lonely & Unemployed To International Light Novel Author: The Exclusive Interview

Today I interview an upcoming and inspirational author to learn some things about the light novel industry!
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[@TheJayDonut]

Joey, you're doing an awesome thing by bringing us these light novel authors. It's really nice to know that they're relatable to. Instead of just being these mysterious figures, who can pump out hits. It's feels nice to know that they try hard and fail just like we do. Idk if this sounds weird but, thanks a lot man, keep it up.

[@Scoobert_Dupert]

not at wierd at all man. I heavily agree with you.

[@Riotewo]

JDonut you're*

[@TheJayDonut]

Thanks, I didn't even notice.

[@kyousukenaruhi6762]

JDonut yeah Joey is really helping out I wish it will have a anime adaptation so I can watch it im really interested in the light novel series ordering it next week😂👌

[@TheJayDonut]

It did seem like it would be an interesting series. The thing i'm really looking forward to is to see just how brutal that girl fights and if that MC's bread is godlike.

[@anjello562]

The anime man is secretly the light novel man

[@dotorin1998]

He's a genuinely funny creative and easy going person. He looks like a really friendly person.

[@lunarwarrior16]

Right? This man is hilarious.

[@liesandy291]

really like when he describe his 15 failures.

[@SenatorSpider]

He had a lot of charisma. I can't believe this guy was lonely.

[@sirknightjcb9310]

This dude is like the most chilliest dude so far that I would love to talk to

[@LeonAlexGuitar]

Ayy, finally one who's not hiding his face 😄

[@Riotewo]

Leon Alex ikr

[@ryannguyen8379]

Leon Alex it kinda makes sense though, he isn't that famous so people aren't gonna stalk him down. Then there's the creator of konosuba, and his anime was one of the best anime of its season, meaning popularity, meaning larger group of people, meaning more potential stalkers. also it's probably about modesty and Sow probably doesnt care given his easy going nature

[@anyanyausagi]

I was pleasantly surprised by how chill he was! I've never seen a Japanese guy so chill and friendly during an interview, especially a light novel writer. Great interview btw!

[@YoshimieYutaka]

If the LN is as funny as the author, I'd totally read it.

[@marmondesu810]

came here after reading 3 free chapters, its not comedy so its probably not as funny as the author.. its more about the situation and drama around the ex-soldier and the people around him and the robot girl who come to work for him... but damn it was interesting, enjoyable, pretty heartwarming... in these time where there are a lot of fantasy, harem , isekai genre in light novel, something different like this is really nice to read... really considering to buy if i have some money at the end of the month....

[@kristianpetersen1040]

This guy is simply a legend. The mere personality of him makes me want to read his works.

[@kevy1583]

Sow-sensei looks like a very likable and comedic man. imagine how cool it would be to hang out with him and crack jokes with him. but he has made me a potential buyer for this light novel-book, since it sounds interesting and intriguing

[@zebimicio5204]

Kevy1 he could be one of those friends who is too friendly and too nice that you'd be annoyed with after a coiple of months.

[@AR-dr1sb]

I have free time and im unemployed....time to make a best seller

[@mikuhatsunegoshujin]

Arata-Senpai and 17 other failures.

[@ilhama3214]

INSTALL GENTOO savage. xD

[@blehb]

How did it go?

[@kausthita11]

So how did it go?

[@CodeMasterAcademy-1611]

So how did it go?😂

[@qays12]

Out of all the interviews you've done, this is the best one.

[@LilithDarkbloom]

This guy seems really chill. Like omg. I am totally interested in reading his light novel now. Thanks for interviewing these people and showing us what amazing people they are.

[@Celza]

I'm loving these interviews. It gives us a chance to at least know alittle bit more about the Authors of these masterpieces and what they thought when making them.

[@Brandythedreamer]

Excellent conversation! I haven’t delved into light novels, but I enjoyed the discourse.

[@kyousukenaruhi6762]

Joey, thank you You helping a lot with international light novel authors that want to get more ideas in their art work and you got a interview with a inspiring man that made 17 series in 9months

[@KebaRPG]

*Looks up what Anpan is*... Apparently it was first made by a retired samurai who worked in town frequently visited by Dutch merchants and decided to try to make something like Dutch pastries with traditional Japanese ingredients. Such meta in the light novel manga that was discussed.

[@mikuhatsunegoshujin]

KebaRPG >implying you didn't know what anpan is before you looked it up. I honestly didn't know the history either

[@strangepotato6330]

So relieved to see an ad 🙏🏾

[@lazyjak923]

Out of all the interviews this author has to be my favorite, he was so fuckin chill and outgoing and actually made me want to read his series GG man thanks for doing these interviews

[@f0tos310]

Nice glasses! ;-)

[@ChaoticGonke]

Thank you for going out and getting to meet these amazing manga and light novel authors for not only yourself, but for us who are inspired by what they do as well. Not only does it show you that they are also just regular people, but it's a very enlightening experience getting to find out how these authors really are and how they came to be. Keep the amazing content my dude!

[@brinnc.8148]

Dang, I just read all three chapters and I can only say I'm excited to see what else is in store. As the first light novel I've ever read, it was brilliantly done!

[@leonardocarolo6961]

Im so happy for Joey!! I kinda like these interviews, but he Most be so happy to be able to meet all these authors!

[@Karakuioshi]

For the work you're doing, Joey, you deserve waaaaaaaaay more subscribers. Seriously, these reviews when you look that you're started doing them not so long ago, they're well-done and to add to that you made subtitles which is an extra time. To viewers who watch this video and didn't subscribe: DO IT! This dude always delivers great content!

[@noahtetreault3859]

You should interview a voice actor/actress! Jun Fukuyama (Lelouch, Yuuta, Koro-Sensei, Sora, etc.), maybe Ai Kayano (Shiina, Shiro, Menma, Darkness, etc.)? I think it would be a cool change of pace!

[@KhanMann66]

Noah Smith Whoa whoa whoa... Koro-sensei is Lelouch? *mindblown*

[@wheresmyrooptoff4056]

Him interviewing Hanazawa Kana / Miyuki Sawashiro = dream come true

[@vigneshv5146]

Noah Smith I would love it if he interviewed gintoki's VA-that man has the most beautiful voice

[@smalmon]

Kakihira Tetsuya

[@noahtetreault3859]

+Where's My Rooptoff Absolutely! Kana Hanazawa is amazing! Shiro (deadman wonderland), Shiina Mayuri (steins; gate), Kosaki Onedara (Nisekoi), Angel (Angel Beats), just off the top of my head. So many amazing roles!

[@TheNoize99]

To be honest, he was the first guy you interviewed who i can associate with . The other authors were somehow serious and professional looking, it´s just nice to see that in the end this are also just normal people, with some strange thoughts ^^

[@Knifewash]

All these videos have inspired me to pick up the pen again, thanks, I needed it.

[@MichaelBailee]

And SOLD! For full price, I might mention, although, I do appreciate the generous offer thanks to your collaboration. Pretty excited to not have to wait for a book to ship for once! I was already intrigued by the synopsis and premise presented by most places, but that extra tidbit Bookwalker gives is especially interesting and helps to build the world and make it all feel more grounded with just a few extra words! As many have already said, thank you, as well as SOW and BW for producing this. Otherwise my friend wouldn't have known to tell me about it and I may not have gotten to know this story for a long, long time.

[@ryanjames7115]

I'm so glad I found this interview. I started reading The Combat Baker and found myself immediately attached. His writing style is so intriguing and makes you want to keep going, love it!! I'm from America, live in Kyoto now. Though I don't like bread or rice haha.. grains make your body weak and sick, I stick to fish and vegetables.

[@IccyAnime]

same! ( i love rice and bread wtf mah dude)

[@Misterunnamed]

This guy is hilarious, very friendly and generally awesome. I really enjoy these interviews so please, keep them coming! So far the only LN I'm reading right now is Konosuba. I guess it was my own little gateway into the whole thing. I'm glad that this stuff is blowing up in popularity.

[@helenuchiha4166]

When you dont need notifications because you constantly on KZbin

[@soupthought]

Helen Uchiha I saw this comment like 100 tines already.

[@Hot18Shot]

When you have nothing worthwhile to say so you just regurgitate what everyone says on every fucking video comment section on KZbin because you have no originality or wit.

[@dragoon4530]

Man, that's super relatable. "Please don't cringe, I swear I toned it waaaay down for the final draft".

[@ragnaricks]

The Anime Man - man you really are awesome striking an interview with these guys! I wish Gen Urobuchi would one day be interviewed in this channel as well.

[@eruno_]

interviews like these are one of the few reasons I subscribed to this channel.

[@nothing2069]

i like this guy

[@jaunewota7332]

I love that because he's still new in the business that he doesn't need to make a wall and that makes him more open and chill....love it and hope that some don't need to be so shy or scared to be theirselves on camera

[@DreamieQueen]

Very interesting interview! Sow-sensei was really dynamic and I loved learning a little bit about the light novel contests. I didn't know it could take up to one year to know if you won or not! Also, I've never heard of this light novel, the plot seems really unique and I'm actually going to check it out right now! Thanks Joey! and Thanks Sow-sensei for your time!

[@tabooization123]

This is a nice thing you do to bring up light novelist to our attention Keep it up!

[@whatthefudge6362]

0:55 Aki wouldnt like that

[@jay-ki6ie]

that deserves a like

[@jay-ki6ie]

he came early

[@Syiepherze]

chaichaislifeiswonde yep

[@toxicsugarart2103]

I'm screaming

[@chaoliker]

OMFG IM DYING

[@bobsobol]

"Why did you decide to make the protagonist an ex-soldier?" The answer to that question sold me on the story _far more_ than the introduction to the story that SOW-sensei gave earlier, and told me a lot more about what was being portrayed in the novel. Great questions Joey. :D Really good interview. ty

[@gorrumKnight]

Man I love these interviews. It's cool to see the guys behind some of our favorite works & even soon to be favorites.

[@freddyrunswithunicorns8314]

Wonderful interview.

[@ed69151]

Really great interview! First japanese interview i've ever watched haha. Funny how he's worried about the whole bread thing XD

[@ed69151]

and you know when i person's really passionate about something when they get very animated, haha.

[@TheNorwigi1]

I never heard of the series before . So cool that you are still doing this interviews. It's always interesting to know how the author comes up with their stories . I would like check the series . Hope it gets an anime one day.

[@lzyshortiegal]

I don't really comment much on videos but I am loving these interviews Joey. For an inspiring author like me, these interviews are like gold. It's also really nice to see his thought process about how he came up with the characters and how he failed but succeeded (as I can relate because I have like ten ongoing series that are mostly dropped because of writer's block or my laziness). I can't buy anything yet because I unemployed also but when I start making money I will definitely check this out! Thanks for doing what you do man.

[@dp-2win95]

This is cool. This is cool. Do more of these. Me Want. I'll buy Light Novels now.

[@josette7997]

I didnt know about this guy or his work but now I want to. Great job with the interview by the way, its great that you can create so much varying content!

[@VioletStone100]

I'm really glad that there is work like this being done, keep up the good work

[@TebaldiMaster]

That's an awesome interview with an awesome light novel author! Thanks for bringing it to us, Joey! I was very curious about the person who wrote this lovely novel I'm reading right now and he's cool as this book, so I'm very happy! Regards from Brazil. Thanks for this amazing job, SOW, Zaza, Joey and Global BookWalker!

[@notjapanesesushi1787]

he's rocking those glasses like a boss

[@rexe30k]

if the cut out version is as fun as that, i hope you'll upload it in the future

[@SpitefulWink]

Damn, 16 volumes in a day?!?, I can barely read one in a day lol

[@pragyanet]

Lol it takes me 15-30 days per volume

[@reeee4u]

Even in quarantine, 2 is the maximum amount of volumes that I can read in a single day. Maybe he reads LNs that are typically thin, or just using the scanning method while reading them, or there's something about the Japanese LN that is faster to read than the translated ones, or either he is a god in reading...

[@rjt001]

@@pragyanet same

[@kiyoponnn]

@@pragyanet understandable, english isn't your first language

[@kiyoponnn]

@@reeee4u Maybe you're just a slow reader

[@ira__s]

This was really fun and interesting interview. I was about to just watch part of the beginning, but I got caught up with how entertaining and likable Sow-sensei is. I really want to check it out his light novel now, it sounds really interesting.

[@Usmvalor3]

I love this guy :D I mean, he's so funny and open, It's crazy (for a stereotipical Japanese person who is shy, and weights every word)

[@Usmvalor3]

Btw, give us cut outs!! This man.... Is awesome xP

[@ethannewhouse7541]

Being a US Marine and having a love for cooking, I can't wait to read this series. I want a hard copy ASAP.

[@magicalficus1439]

I really want to read this because I got a poster of it at the AX Book Walker booth and am intrigued! Loved seeing you at the "Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls In a Dungeon?" Q&A! ^^ Great job translating!

[@antioniaowens5105]

I really loved this interview it felt like two friends having a nice conversation

[@ReboyGTR]

It's nice to see one of these interviews and the guys face isn't just a bunch of pixels.

[@archive4058]

These interviews are amazing and bring light to my life through so many laughs. Thanks so much for directing me to BookWalker because I have found so many novels that I enjoy in E-Book format that are actually very affordable for me and convenient to access plus directly supporting Japan's creative industry is just that great nudge that lets me spend all my spare money.

[@missria3739]

I gotta say, this is the first episode of this "series" and I honestly have to say this guys humor is fantastic.

[@thejerichoshotcortez3299]

started getting into light novels recently and these videos really help on what to look for so thanks man! ps. nice jean shorts bro lol

[@BladeNinja]

He mentioned Orphen one of my favorite anime of all time! Now I want to read his works.

[@learnrx9749]

I love the fact that the Author is so naturally cartoonish and expressive, even for someone who admit-tingly had a rough as an author.

[@NotABot55]

Got some of us good there, Joey... I thought this was Arifueta's author you were interviewing (hint hint.) Still worth the watch and a Bookwalker search.

[@AricShadowDragon]

Never heard of this but when it's English translated I'll give it a try. Also it was interesting to see it from an upcoming Light Novel Author :3 very interesting. Anyways keep up the amazing videos Joey.

[@thebassrogue]

i really got interested in the novel! it's a really nice idea! i love your interviews, they got me into konosuba which was a pleasant thing!

[@henrycrixus8589]

Another wonderful interview. Appreciate that.

[@TylerAphex93]

I absolutely adore these interviews. Thanks for doing them!

[@NK_612]

I just checked out the light novel and it's really good. I can't wait to see what else SOW writes.

[@harmonyswind15]

lol saw this light novel on Bookwalker like yesterday and thought it looked pretty interesting and lo and behold an interview appears

[@cat-tan]

This has to be my favorite interview you have done in this series! Sow-sensei is so funny and relatable. I would be totally willing to read his light novel, when I have the money to spare at least. :'D Again this was another awesome interview. I am looking forward to the next one!

[@339blaster]

I never even knew this series existed. Thanks Joey for bringing this to us.

[@MrTamTam5]

Really amazing Interview joey with a very interesting author, please keep it up!

[@moonlightk8326]

I'm loving this so much!! "Please don't cringe so much." I can't wait to read his light novel!

[@miguelthedrawtist]

He has a very likable, warm personality. Great interview, man 💯

[@ABT8321]

This was thoroughly enjoyable and I am going to check out his light novel

[@nininha247]

Joey has many names The anime man The manga boy The light novel guy

[@nininha247]

The visual novel dude?

[@WhenTao34]

Joey, will you show us some of those early light novels you tried to write as a highschooler?

[@rihopytsep]

I absolutely LOVE these interviews, keep them up :3

[@bronzetoothbrush6825]

This man seems so cool , can't wait to read his story to .

[@rockjin2749]

SOW-sensei looks like he's enjoying (and I am too). I want to read the series ^○^ Thank you for introducing him and the story to us Joey ♡

[@burdebc1]

I had already decided to get the first volume before I had even finished reading the prologue. I was able to connect with the characters almost immediately.

[@ravespector]

Sow-sensei seems like a really down to earth kinda guy, I'm definitely going to read the first volume and see how it goes. Thanks for the interview (even though this comment it really late lol)

[@ruoweilim7334]

ooh that was a really good point about why fans tend to appoint supporting characters as their favorite character instead of the protagonist

[@baloney100000]

the first half of this was very good to watch for those who are aspiring writers. i always like to hear ppls different expiriences and storiesm therez always somethibg useful to listen to them. so yeah. didnt wstch it for the novel but for the novelist's expirience.

[@baxter1351]

These interviews are top enjoyment.

[@Spartacus547]

I hope more LN and manga authors do more interviews with popular anime KZbinrs, the writers are so interesting and gives insight to the writing process and make me wont read there work, maybe others will too.

[@personapokemaster8844]

Just from the synopsis alone Sow Sensei gave, I really need to read this series. It's a fresh new light novel idea that's not based on RPG reincarnation another world stuff or highschool romance. Maybe this will be a Josei titled one because of the chill atmosphere or a Seinen one I don't know. But Joey if you ever see this comment, do you think it is possible for an American or Western foreigner to make their own light novel series that's not made in Japan? I can't wait to check this series out.

[@morganlemons1694]

Dang he looks so good with those glasses!

[@chrysalisveganarts]

Awesome job :) Thanks Joey!

[@notmyrealname2235]

3 years after watching this I finally read Combat Baker, remembering this interview. SOW's work is fantastic.

[@tgmaps]

Keep these Interviews coming, some i would like to see include, Black Bullet, No Game No Life, Irregular at Magic High and the Author for The Rising of a Shield Hero as that is getting an Anime Adaptation

[@edloke]

this is the most chilled Sensei i had ever seen

[@ChellesingsTDG30stm]

He's a really nice guy, I always thought people on his position would be awkward and very private, but he's a very likable person... his personality is awesome, and he's really funny I liked this, thanks Joey!

[@furiyamu]

Very interesting author. Very funny guy. I've only really experienced visual novels before. Never any light novels, only heard about them. Gotta give this one a shot.

[@MrVIGGODK]

I don't know if it will ever be possible, but I would so LOVE for you to interview the author of Jojos, Araki-sensei

[@lord_boneman]

Holy shit Joey; how do you get these interviews done?

[@oxbluepandaxo]

right?? and he's so pro at it too!

[@MoSenpai]

Dragon's Beard Gamer He's got a million subscribers, most of which are outside Japan and he can actually speak japanese. He's the biggest anime KZbinr that can actually talk to these authors while reaching the perfect target demographic.

[@TheScientificCookie]

It's more because bookwalker gets in touch with these authors for him. It's very unlikely he himself reached out to them. However a company selling the author's books would more likely be the source of these contacts and thus interviews.

[@MoSenpai]

melodyofkanade That's true, but Book Walker chose Joey because he has the perfect channel and audience to do this.

[@Hot18Shot]

He's sponsored by Book Walker, so they are able to hook him up with these interviews while they both promote the light novel authors and drive some sales to Book Walker. And we get cool interviews and discounts such as these. *Everyone* wins this way. It's actually quite damning how Joey figured out this sort of system instead of heavily relying on Patreon or ad revenue.

[@sergiudana8716]

Woaah, 2years since this video ,and the story getted way better

[@iffjhufghv902]

respect for that guy he seems really chill as well

[@javik9165]

It would be hilarious if you interviewed the creator of SAO

[@duckfilms5812]

Javi Kuri he needs to do that. Joey, if you're reading this, do an interview with Reki Kawehara for us please :) I do t care if you hate SAO it'll still be funny

[@Safkaish]

This guy is so cool, all the best of luck to him!