Home of Slayers and Legend of the Legendary Heroes will end their 37-year run in March
Kodoani.com – Kadokawa has announced an important shift in light novel publishing. This spring, the company will launch a new light novel web magazine called “Mekuri Mekuru”marks a major change in the way we approach readers and adapt to the modern reading environment.
Along with that, light novel magazine Dragon Magazinewhich has existed for the past 37 years, will stop publishing after the May 2025 issue, released in March. This marks the end of a long journey that Dragon Magazine has accompanied with readers. Love light novels, from 1988 until now.
New web magazine: Mekuri Mekuru
Web magazine Mekuri Mekuru will not only focus on light novels but also expand to related entertainment topics, including anime, manga, events, music, and voice actors. This promises to be a diverse platform, serving the increasingly diverse information and entertainment needs of readers. Kadokawa plans to announce more details about the magazine in the near future.
End of Dragon Magazine
Dragon Magazine's editors share that, with the change in modern reading habits, the traditional paper magazine format no longer meets the needs as before. Dragon Magazine, was the starting place for many classic light novels such as Slayers by Hajime Kanzaka and Rui Araizumi, as well as modern works such as:
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World
You Were Experienced, I Was Not: Our Dating Story
Management of a Novice Alchemist
Spy Classroom
Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
Dragon Magazine's mark does not stop at book titles but has also been a platform connecting the reader community for decades.
Changes related to Kimirano
Website introducing light novels Kimirano will also close as a standalone service. Part of the content and services from Kimirano will be migrated to our new web platform Mekuri Mekuru. However, the prize “Tsugi ni Kuru Light Novel Taishō” Kimirano's (Next Light Novel Award) will continue, with a livestream announcing the winner on February 23 this year.
Meaning of change
Decided to launch Mekuri Mekuru and the transition from traditional to digital platforms shows that Kadokawa is trying to adapt to modern trends, as readers increasingly prioritize convenience and interactivity. Although Dragon Magazine will close, this new web magazine promises to bring rich experiences, connecting light novel fans and related entertainment fields in a new way.
