# What Is a Light Novel? Light Novels vs Web Novels vs Manga
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Author: ChapterChase Team
Published: 2026-09-24
Updated: 2026-09-24 17:03:07
Categories: Reading Guides
Tags: light novels, web novels, manga, anime, beginner guide
Word count: 2240
## Excerpt
A light novel is an illustrated Japanese novel of about 300 pages. See how it differs from web novels and manga, how stories reach anime, and where to start.
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