--- product_id: 1919660 title: "Accel World, Vol. 1: Kuroyukihime's Return - light novel" brand: "reki kawahara" price: "4052 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/1919660-accel-world-vol-1-kuroyukihimes-return-light-novel store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Accel World, Vol. 1: Kuroyukihime's Return - light novel **Brand:** reki kawahara **Price:** 4052 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Accel World, Vol. 1: Kuroyukihime's Return - light novel by reki kawahara - **How much does it cost?** 4052 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/1919660-accel-world-vol-1-kuroyukihimes-return-light-novel) ## Best For - reki kawahara enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted reki kawahara brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Accel World, Vol. 1: Kuroyukihime's Return - light novel (Accel World, 1) (Volume 1) ## Images ![Accel World, Vol. 1: Kuroyukihime's Return - light novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811edHql6fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Triumph of Talent Over Bullying *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 12, 2015* *Accel World* is from the same author as *Sword Art Online*, Reki Kawahara. The show takes place many years in the future where the youngest people, those aged fifteen years and younger, are implanted at birth with the ability to access a special virtual reality network. Information, games, they are all activities that are now done in cool and exciting new way.But none of this can change human nature. There are still bullies everywhere you look. Our hero, Haruyuki, is the victim of one such bully. The little boy is overweight and has serious, and I mean *serious*, self-esteem issues. His whole life as an overweight, but really weak, boy has been of not daring to do better than anyone else but his two childhood friends. If he does do so, he will be tormented and beaten up by others as a sign to "learn his place". He has learned it, all too well.Then one day, a beautiful upperclassman, a girl called Kuroyukihime in the school, befriends him and helps stop his bullying problem. She does so as she introduces him to a new world in the virtual network. A hidden world known only to a few. The Accelerated World of Brain Bursters.Now introduced to this new world of great possibilities and freed from his tormentors, Haru determines to do whatever his princess needs and help her fulfill her dreams of reaching the highest levels of the Accel World.This book was a fun, if difficult, read. It can be kinda cool to see this character grow, and his interactions with his friends is cool. At the same time, however, like with other books such as *Mansfield Park* and others, it is really difficult to watch the abuse he takes and to read of his devastated psyche. There are warning signs that his mother and him don't get along and it's just so sad. :(Of course, the above just makes his victory and solving of some of his social problems at the end of the book, though not all of them by any extent, all the more satisfying.My only problem was that there wasn't enough characterization given to the other main characters, such as Kuroyukihime, Chiyuri, and Takuma. Some for the latter two, especially Takuma, but not enough.In all, a fun read and I can't wait until the next one is released from *Yen On* in 16 days. :D ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Welcome to the Accelerated World... *by S***6 on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 27, 2014* One never knows how an English translation of a light novel will turn out, but I'm pleased to say that Yen Press did a fantastic job with Accel World, Vol. 1.The light novel adheres closely to the early episodes of the anime with little deviation (though the light novel predated the anime's release in Japan), but we do get inside the thoughts of our main character, Haru, a little more here. The action scenes are handled well and written with a dynamic quality that really gets you visualizing Haru's battles in the Accelerated World.Fans might like to know that there's also an afterword by author Reki Kawahara, all of the original illustrations by HIMA are included, and there's even a 'commentary' (as they call it) by Japanese author and game creator, Minoru Kawakami. Included as well are some very interesting art renderings at the end of the book depicting the characters in a vastly different visual style than what they appear in HIMA's illustrations and in the anime. It's a rougher, edgier look which, personally, I wish the anime had used -- particularly the Kuroyukihime design.A great read, and thankfully an excellent translation. Perhaps one of the better Japanese novel translations I've read in quite some time, right up there with the Dirty Pair novels, the Koga Ninja Scrolls, and the revised edition of the Gundam novel trilogy (a gold-standard for Japanese-to-English translations).As fans of anime, manga, and those interested in Accel World, please support this novel and purchase it for the modest price on Amazon or at your favorite retailer. Show Yen Press that we would like future light novel installments, not only of Accel World, but of the countless light novels not yet translated. There are numerous Gundam novels that have yet to see proper translation, along with current popular titles like High School DxD and Steins;Gate.EDIT: I forgot to make one note...and I sincerely hope that someone from Yen Press, or a publisher of English-language translated light novels reads this. However, this may be an issue solely with Amazon's listings...but in the future, it may be best to clearly state the term "Light Novel" with regards to the book's title, as to avoid confusion between manga and light novel volumes. As it is, titles like "Accel World, Vol. 1 Kuroyukihime's Return" could easily be mistaken for a manga when ordering online -- especially if the buyer is not informed enough regarding the product. This was not an issue for me, but it does seem like English-language publishers tend to shun the term "light novel." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great find... *by S***I on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 6, 2014* This is the first light novel I've ever read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story seemed at first to be somewhat cliched, but the writing style and world-building really captivated me. As far as plot, there were moments where I expected something to turn out a certain way, but was completely surprised and caught off guard by what happened next. In the end, I have to say the story was well thought out, and very moving. It was a journey that made me both laugh and cry (for real). The author is adept at humor and drama alike. On another note, the author's vision of the state of technology in the future and the part it plays in people's daily lives will appeal to fans of "hard" sci fi, as it's (for the most part) very plausible and convincing. The characters are likeable, even the nerdy, antisocial protagonist with a huge inferiority complex. I don't particularly identify with the protagonist, but there are lessons, tastefully embedded in this tale, that have universal value. I'm hooked on this series now. I bought and read vol. 2, The Red Storm Princess, and just ate it up. I can't wait until they translate and release the third one. I highly recommend these books. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/1919660-accel-world-vol-1-kuroyukihimes-return-light-novel](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/1919660-accel-world-vol-1-kuroyukihimes-return-light-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*