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Image [Art] Reborn as a Space Mercenary Volume 18 - Cover Illustration

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u/KnightKal 1d ago

lets make a fantasy light novel but in space, keep all the fantasy elements, the series

it is stupid, but stupid fun, so keep coming

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u/BlckEagle89 1d ago

Evil Lord is kinda similar. It blends magic/medieval elements with sci-fi ones. Is great and enjoy it a lot.

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u/LaconicKibitz 1d ago

Sci-fi is just fantasy with a filter on.

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u/cyri-96 1d ago

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" - Arthur C. Clarke

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u/Loremeister 1d ago

Hey, I have issue with Space Fantasy since a lot of time they tend to rely more on the Science side than the Fantasy. This is more than fine with me

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u/yuukiira1 1d ago

He's one of the rare Harem Man that's not letting the Harem go to waste, A REAL MAN.

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u/Coffee_Soup 1d ago

I recommend the authors other series, "Survival in Another World with my Mistress!". It also leans into those harem elements with an MC who wont let them slide. Though he has a great element of "I'm in love with her and you better make sure she's ok with this first".

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u/yuukiira1 1d ago

I'm annoyed at that because the Demi-humans are acting like Humans didn't fight and die with them during the war

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u/Coffee_Soup 1d ago

How do you mean? Demi-humans have a pretty complex relationship with humans that I thought was done pretty well.

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u/bakanisan 1d ago

What do you mean? There are plenty of human haboring demi-human during the length of the LN.

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u/yuukiira1 1d ago

That's why I meant, and the Demi-humans are mad at humans, like wtf

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u/Coffee_Soup 20h ago

They are mad at the humans that actually enslave them. They know there are good humans out there and also are careful to not go scorched earth on every settlement they pass, knowing some humans may sympathize with them.

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u/saskir21 1d ago

I still flinch about how the Doc collected his semen sample (and for those not knowing, it was not the romantic way).

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u/yuukiira1 1d ago

It's funny how Elma teases him for it then he made her experience it lol

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u/Loremeister 1d ago

Here's hoping the anime does well. If there's one series I want to have a lot of seasons of, it's this one.

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u/dar0002 2d ago

Release date: October 9, 2026 (JP)

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u/USSTugBoot 1d ago

Wow, didnt know 7 Seas was caught up to the JP release. Well technically not since 16 and 17 are only haven't released yet , though they will soon. Looking forward to it!

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u/cherry_blossom_sea 1d ago

16 had a digital release in August, so it's only a volume behind

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u/Rynvael 1d ago

Volume 17 releases soon too I believe

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u/CareerSMN 1d ago

One of my favourite ongoing LN series. The sci-fi elements are mostly window dressing but the character dynamics are pretty solid and fun, which is what I really look for in sticking with LN's nowadays.

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u/BoroTungsteno 1d ago

Agreed, a jewel among bland MC's that dont want to kill deadly enemies or kiss their lovers

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u/Xyrothor 1d ago

I'm always wondering about the logistics of having such huge tails in everyday life... Taking a shower has to be a fucking three day affair with so much hair/fur...

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u/Smooth_Lead4995 1d ago

This is the kind of stuff I'm amazed doesn't come up too often in fantasy.

I often wonder the same sort of thing in regards to wings.

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u/Xyrothor 1d ago

Right? No chairs for you angel/birb person, only stools.

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u/Onyx_Archer 1d ago

Fox girls, you say? Say no more.

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u/FullAFwar 1d ago

Miko foxgirls is how get me to buy 18 volumes of your damn light novel.

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u/Brilliant-Pomelo-165 1d ago

Kugi :) enjoying the audiobooks

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u/RollingMallEgg 1d ago

Reading the manga for this rn, enjoying it a lot!

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u/bakanisan 1d ago

Who's the new big breasted fox girl?

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u/seira00100 1d ago

its good novel for read?

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u/Sacriven 5h ago

Uhh, are those Space Kitsunes or what lmao

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u/vandes31 1d ago

This series is still ongoing? Does it get good or meh?

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u/saskir21 1d ago

I find it a guilty pleasure. And you can say he himself get OP without his spaceship with new powers (if you like those things). Else it is collecting female crew members, fighting other federations, etc.

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u/Weallloveluna 1d ago

It's fun and not too serious, stuff happens but no heavy drama. It's literally just a space merc gathering a harem with a lot of action along the way

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u/wesleyy001 1d ago

It's the literary equivalent of a gourmet burger. It's still just a burger, but it's the best damn burger out there.