Shine Post Light Novel Gets a New Print Run After 3 Years
Publisher Dengeki Bunko has announced a reprint of the Shine Post light novels written by Rakuda, reigniting fan interest in a potential continuation of the series, which ended with Volume 3.
Shine Post is a multimedia project created through a collaboration between Konami Digital Entertainment and Straight Edge studio, with the light novel penned by Rakuda. The franchise has expanded into anime, live performances, and games.
Shine Post Light Novel Gets a New Print Run After 3 Years
Dengeki Bunko revealed that all three volumes of the Shine Post light novel will be reprinted. Originally released between 2021 and 2022, the announcement was celebrated by author Rakuda on Twitter:
“It’s a story from a while ago, but seeing it get reprinted makes me really happy. If the numbers go up, maybe I can write a sequel or a spin-off. I’d truly love to do that.”
But why are light novels from 2022 suddenly getting a reprint? Did fan interest return out of nowhere? Most likely, yes—since a new Shine Post game is launching for the Nintendo Switch 2 this June!
Shine Post: Be Your Idol is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5 in Japan. Thanks to the new game, the publisher likely saw the perfect timing to bring back the light novel.
Fans wasted no time showing their excitement about the announcement:
- “I’ve been waiting for a new volume of Shine Post!”
- “Spread the word! We need this to get a sequel!”
- “The Nintendo Direct effect is real! I’ll take a sequel or a spin-off anytime!”
- “I bought extra copies just to promote this amazing series!”
- “All otakus, please buy Shine Post’s novel. Even if it’s just out of goodwill!”
- “I want to read the continuation!! Please let it sell well!”
via Você Sabia Anime
