GC Novels & GCN Bunko Characters Become Dogs & Cats!? GC Novels 12th Anniversary Project Begins!

GC Novels, a label under Micro Magazine (Chuo-ku, Tokyo), is celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2026.

To express gratitude to our readers, we are launching the GC Novels 12th Anniversary Commemorative Project!

12 Original Illustrations Gathered!

This year, in honor of our 12th anniversary, we are holding a "Wan Nyan" (Woof/Meow) Festival!

Characters from popular series and highly anticipated new releases—including Rimuru from "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime," currently airing its 4th anime season—will appear as dogs or cats dressed in yukata!

Don't miss these 12 original illustrations, the largest scale in the label's history!

Tanabata Messages on the Back! Bookstore Fair to Receive Tanizaku-style Bookmarks (12 Types Total)!

A GC Novels 12th Anniversary Fair will be held at bookstores nationwide!

We will be distributing Tanizaku-style bookmarks (12 types) featuring original illustrations on the front and Tanabata-themed messages from the characters on the back!

Be sure to get a bookmark featuring your favorite character!

☆ Fair Overview [Period] From around Tuesday, June 30, 2026, until supplies last. [Bonus] Tanizaku-style bookmarks (12 types total). [Distribution] Receive one bookmark per purchase of the first volume of an eligible title.

[Eligible Titles] GC Novels "Valkyrie Bullet 1" "Reincarnated as a Sword 1" "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 1" "Tensei Bushin 1" "The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary 1" (Note: "Let This Grieving Soul Retire" is the common English title) "Welcome to the Frontline Hell (Workplace): Commander Lina is 8 Years Old 1"

GCN Bunko "I'm an Erotic Manga Artist, But Since I Can't Make a Living, I'll Become a Day-Laboring Explorer 1" "King's Chessboard 1" "Because I'm Freedom! 1" "After School Dungeon Explorer 1" "Witch and Mercenary 1" "I Ate Monster Meat and Became King 1"

Pre-orders Started for Acrylic Stands Featuring Original Illustrations!

Production of acrylic stands (12 types) using the 12th-anniversary original illustrations has been confirmed! Pre-orders have started at the Micro Magazine Store! To ensure you secure yours, the pre-order period ends at 23:59 on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Don't miss out!

GC Novels, the Next-Generation Novel Label: https://gcnovels.jp/