is a Japanese novel self-publishing website created by . It was launched on April 2, 2004. Users can upload their novels free of charge and the novels are also free to read. As of December 2022, the site hosts close to 1,000,000 novels, has over 2,300,000 registered users and it receives over 1 billion page views per month. Over one hundred novel series uploaded to the site have been acquired by various publishers, such as ''

Log Horizon is a Japanese novel series written by Mamare Touno and illustrated by Kazuhiro Hara. It began serialization online in 2010 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, being later on acquired by Enterbrain an ...

'', serialized from 2010 before being acquired by

Enterbrain , formerly , is a Japanese publisher and division of Kadokawa Future Publishing founded on 30 January 1987 as . Magazines published by Enterbrain are generally focused on video games and computer entertainment as well as video game and strategy ...

in 2011, and ''

The Irregular at Magic High School is a Japanese web novel series by Tsutomu Satō. It was published on Shōsetsuka ni Narō, a web novel website, from October 2008 to March 2011. Satō reached a deal with Dengeki Bunko and began releasing his work in a light novel fo ...

'', which was serialized between 2008 and 2011 before being acquired by

ASCII Media Works ASCII ( ), abbreviated from American Standard Code for Information Interchange, is a character encoding standard for electronic communication. ASCII codes represent text in computers, telecommunications equipment, and other devices. Because of ...

Futabasha is a Japanese publishing company headquartered in Higashigokenchō, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.会社概要
" Futabasha. R ...

light novel A light novel (, Hepburn: ''raito noberu'') is a style of young adult novel primarily targeting high school and middle school students. The term "light novel" is a ''wasei-eigo'', or a Japanese term formed from words in the English languag ...

imprint Monster Bunko was established on July 30, 2014, which exclusively publishes series that originated on Shōsetsuka ni Narō.

Selected works

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7th Time Loop is a Japanese light novel series written by Touko Amekawa. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in February 2020, before being published in print with illustrations by Wan Hachipisu by Overlap beginning in October 2020. A ...

'' (2020–ongoing) by Touko Amekawa - acquired by Overlap, received a

manga Manga (Japanese: 漫画 ) are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long prehistory in earlier Japanese art. The term ''manga'' is u ...

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A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized is a Japanese light novel series written by Kaisei Enomoto and illustrated by Shugao. It was serialized online between June 2017 and June 2020 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Kad ...

'' (2017–2020) by Kaisei Enomoto - acquired by

Kadokawa Shoten , formerly , is a Japanese publisher and division of Kadokawa Future Publishing based in Tokyo, Japan. It became an internal division of Kadokawa Corporation on October 1, 2013. Kadokawa publishes manga, light novels, manga anthology magazines su ...

, received a manga adaptation and an

original net animation An original net animation (ONA), known in Japan as , is an anime that is directly released onto the Internet. ONAs may also have been aired on television if they were first directly released on the Internet. The name mirrors original video animati ...

adaptation *''

Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter is a Japanese isekai light novel series written by Reia, featuring artwork by Futaba Hazuki. The series was initially self-published on Shōsetsuka ni Narō starting on February 7, 2015 and Fujimi Shobo began publishing a light novel ver ...

'' (2015–2017) by Reia - acquired by

Fujimi Shobo , formerly , was a Japanese publisher that specialized in light novels, manga, role-playing games and collectible card games. Founded in 1972 and reorganized three times, it was at times an independent company and at times an imprint of Kadokawa F ...

, received a manga adaptation *''

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian , abbreviated as is a Japanese light novel series written by SunSunSun and illustrated by Momoco. It was originally published online as two short stories on the novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō from May 6 to May 27, 2020, respec ...

'' (2020) by SunSunSun - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation *'' Am I Actually the Strongest?'' (2018–ongoing) by Sai Sumimori - acquired by

Kodansha is a Japanese privately-held publishing company headquartered in Bunkyō, Tokyo. Kodansha is the largest Japanese publishing company, and it produces the manga magazines ''Nakayoshi'', ''Afternoon'', ''Evening'', ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' an ...

, received a manga adaptation and an

anime is Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japane ...

television series adaptation *''

Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World is a Japanese light novel series written by Shinta Fuji and illustrated by Susumu Kuroi. It began serialization online in January 2019 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Media Factor ...

'' (2019–ongoing) by Shinta Fuji - acquired by

Media Factory , formerly is a Japanese publisher and brand company of Kadokawa Future Publishing. History It was founded on December 1, 1986, and its headquarters are situated in Shibuya, Tokyo. It is a subsidiary of Recruit Co., Ltd. Media Factory was possi ...

, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest'' (2013–ongoing) by Ryo Shirakome - acquired by Overlap, received several manga adaptations, a prequel

series, and an anime television series adaptation *'' As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World'' (2019–ongoing) by Miraijin A - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation *''

Ascendance of a Bookworm is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Miya Kazuki and illustrated by You Shiina. It was serialized online from September 2013 to March 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later ...

'' (2013–2017) by Miya Kazuki - acquired by TO Books, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *''

Banished from the Hero's Party is a Japanese light novel series written by Zappon and illustrated by Yasumo. It began serialization online in October 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, who ...

'' (2017–ongoing) by Zappon - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Beast Tamer'' (2018–ongoing) by Suzu Miyama - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Berserk of Gluttony is a Japanese light novel series written by Ichika Isshiki and illustrated by fame. Isshiki started publishing the series on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in January 2017 and it was later moved to Kakuyom ...

'' (2017–2022, moved to Kakuyomu) by Ichika Isshiki - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Bibliophile Princess is a Japanese light novel series written by Yui and illustrated by Satsuki Shiina. It was serialized online from September 2015 to January 2022 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Ich ...

'' (2015–2022) by Yui - acquired by

Ichijinsha is a Japanese publishing company focused on manga-related publication, including magazines and books. The company was first established in August 1992 as a limited company under the name Studio DNA whose main purpose was to edit shōnen manga. ...

, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Black Summoner'' (2014–ongoing) by Doufu Mayoi - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Bofuri is a Japanese light novel series written by Yuumikan and illustrated by Koin. It began serialization online in 2016 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was acquired by Fujimi Shobo, which published the f ...

'' (2016–ongoing) by Yuumikan - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

By the Grace of the Gods is a Japanese light novel series written by Roy and illustrated by Ririnra about a man who dies alone who is chosen by three gods to reincarnate into a world of fantasy, using his past knowledge combined with new powers bestowed by the gods ...

'' (2014–ongoing) by Roy - acquired by

Hobby Japan is a Japanese publishing company known for publishing and releasing books, magazines, light novels, games, and collectibles. Founded in 1969, the company owns and distributes such publications as the eponymous ''Hobby Japan'' magazine, as well ...

, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill is a Japanese light novel series written by Ren Eguchi. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in January 2016, before being published in print with illustrations by Masa by Overlap beginning in November 2016 under their ...

'' (2016–ongoing) by Ren Eguchi - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation a spin-off manga and an anime television series adaptation *''

Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers is a Japanese light novel series written by Miya Kinojo and illustrated by Katagiri. The series was initially serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō between 2016 and 2019. It was later acquired by Ove ...

'' (2016–2019) by Miya Kinojo - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation *'' Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired from the Demon King's Army'' (2018–2020) by Rokujūyon Okazawa - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World is a Japanese light novel series written by Yashu. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in October 2016, before being published in print with illustrations by Mo by Hifumi Shobō beginning in June 2017 under their Saga ...

'' (2016–ongoing) by Yashu - acquired by Hifumi Shobō, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Combatants Will Be Dispatched! is a Japanese light novel series, written by Natsume Akatsuki and illustrated by Kakao Lanthanum. Originally serialized as a web novel in Shōsetsuka ni Narō between August 2012 and September 2012, Kadokawa Shoten have published the serie ...

'' (2012) by

Natsume Akatsuki Natsume Akatsuki (暁なつめ, ''Akatsuki Natsume'') is a Japanese light novel author and manga writer from Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. He is best known for writing the ''KonoSuba'' series. Career In 2012, Akatsuki entered his debut work ...

- acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Cooking with Wild Game is a Japanese isekai light novel series written by EDA and illustrated by Kochimo. It began serialization online in 2014 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was acquired by Hobby Japan, who published the ...

'' (2014–ongoing) by EDA - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation *''

Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody is a Japanese light novel series written by Hiro Ainana. It began serialization online in 2013 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō until it was acquired by Fujimi Shobo. The first volume of the Light Nove ...

'' (2013–ongoing) by Hiro Ainana - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Demon Lord, Retry! is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Kurone Kanzaki and illustrated by Kōji Ogata (first edition) and Amaru Minotake (second edition). It began serialization online in 2016 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōs ...

'' (2016–ongoing) by Kurone Kanzaki - acquired by

Futabasha is a Japanese publishing company headquartered in Higashigokenchō, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.会社概要
" Futabasha. R ...

, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!'' (2016–ongoing) by FUNA - acquired by

Earth Star Entertainment is a Japanese publisher based on Shibuya, Tokyo. Accounted by the equity method of Culture Convenience Club, it was founded on June 5, 2006. In addition to publishing magazines and photobooks, the company also produces and sells home videos a ...

, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Drugstore in Another World'' (2016–2020) by Kennoji - acquired by Linda Publishers (formerly) and Hifumi Shobō, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Suzu Enoshima and illustrated by Eihi. It was serialized online between August and November 2018 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, and all 47 chapters wer ...

'' (2018–2019, later on Kakuyomu) by Suzu Enoshima - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Failure Frame is a Japanese light novel series written by Kaoru Shinozaki. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in November 2017, before Overlap acquired and published it in print with illustrations by KWKM in July 2018. A manga adapta ...

'' (2017–ongoing) by Kaoru Shinozaki - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation *'' Farming Life in Another World'' (2016–ongoing) by Kinosuke Naito - acquired by

, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World is a Japanese light novel series written by Shachi Sogano and illustrated by Shikidouji. It was serialized online from 2011 to 2019 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Shufunotomo, w ...

'' (2011–2019) by Shachi Sogano - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Hazure Skill'' (2018–ongoing) by Kennoji - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation *''

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom , also known as ''Re:CONSTRUCTION - The Elfrieden Kingdom Tales of Realistic Brave'', is a Japanese light novel series written by Dojyomaru and illustrated by Fuyuyuki. The story follows Kazuya Souma, a humanities-student-turned-hero as he p ...

'' (2014–2016, moved to

Pixiv is a Japanese online community for artists. It was first launched as a beta test on September 10, 2007, by Takahiro Kamitani and Takanori Katagiri. Pixiv Inc. is headquartered in Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. As of April 2020, the site con ...

) by Dojyomaru - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' I Kept Pressing the 100-Million Button and Came Out on Top'' (2019–ongoing) by Shuichi Tsukishima - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation *''

I Shall Survive Using Potions! is a Japanese light novel series written by FUNA. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website, before being published in print with illustrations by Sukima by Kodansha beginning in June 2017. As of December 2023, ten volum ...

'' (2015–ongoing) by FUNA - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation *''

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas , also known as ''Let Me Eat Your Pancreas'', is a novel by the Japanese writer Yoru Sumino. Initially serialized as a web novel in the user-generated site Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2014, the book was published in print in 2015 by Futabasha ...

'' (2014) by Yoru Sumino - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation, a

live-action Live action (or live-action) is a form of cinematography or videography that uses photography instead of animation. Some works combine live-action with animation to create a live-action animated film. Live-action is used to define film, video ga ...

film adaptation, and an anime film adaptation *'' I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability'' (2019–ongoing) by Kenkyo na Circle - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness'' (2019–present) - acquired by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

I'm in Love with the Villainess is a Japanese light novel series written by Inori and illustrated by Hanagata. It was serialized online between January 2018 and February 2021 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was acquired by Aichu ...

'' (2018–2021) by Inori - acquired by Aichu Publishing and Ichijinsha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss'' (2017–2019) by Sarasa Nagase - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level is a Japanese light novel series written by Kisetsu Morita and illustrated by Benio. It was serialized online since 2016 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō and, in the following year, it was acquired b ...

'' (2016–2021) by Kisetsu Morita - acquired by

SB Creative is a Japanese publishing company and a subsidiary of the SoftBank telecommunications company. It was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), ...

, received a manga adaptation, several spin-off light novels, and an anime television series adaptation *'' I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills'' (2016–2018) by Shobonnu - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' If It's for My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord'' (2014–2017) by Chirolu - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' In Another World with My Smartphone'' (2013–ongoing) by Patora Fuyuhara - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

In the Land of Leadale is a Japanese light novel series written by Ceez and illustrated by Tenmaso. It was serialized online between November 2010 and December 2012 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Ente ...

'' (2010–2012) by Ceez - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Infinite Dendrogram is a Japanese light novel series written by Sakon Kaidō and illustrated by Taiki. It began serialization online in 2015 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was acquired by Hobby Japan, who published th ...

'' (2015–ongoing) by Sakon Kaidō - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Isekai Cheat Magician is a Japanese light novel series written by Takeru Uchida and illustrated by Nardack. The series began as a web novel series on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2012. It was then acquired by Shufunotomo beginning in 2013; fifteen volume ...

'' (2012–ongoing) by Takeru Uchida - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Isekai de Mofumofu Nadenade Suru Tameni Ganbattemasu'' (2012–ongoing) by Himawari - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation *''

Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" is a Japanese light novel series written by Natsuya Semikawa and illustrated by Kururi. It began serialization online in 2012 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It won the site's Ni Narō Con Taishō award ...

'' (2012–ongoing) by Natsuya Semikawa - acquired by

Takarajimasha is a Japanese publishing company based in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It is known for publishing subculture-oriented fashion magazines aimed at teens, fashion magazines in general, as well as guide books. History The company was founded on September 22, ...

, received a manga adaptation, an original net animation adaptation, and a live-action drama adaptation *''

Isekai Shōkan wa Nidome Desu is a Japanese light novel series written by Kazuha Kishimoto and illustrated by 40hara. It was serialized online between March 2015 and December 2016 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, followed by nine epil ...

'' (2015–2016) by Kazuha Kishimoto - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Ishura'' (2017–ongoing, also on Kakuyomu) by Keiso - acquired by

, received a manga adaptation *'' JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World'' (2016–2017) by Kō Hiratori - acquired by

Hayakawa Publishing is a Japanese publishing company, founded in 1945 by Kiyoshi Hayakawa. It is the largest science fiction publisher in Japan; almost all winners of the Seiun Award for Best Foreign Novel are published by the company. Notable books written by Japa ...

, received a manga adaptation *''

Knight's & Magic is a Japanese light novel series written by Hisago Amazake-no and illustrated by Kurogin. The series tells the story of a young Japanese man who dies in a car accident and reincarnates as a child in an alternate world where magic and gian ...

'' (2010–ongoing) by Hisago Amazake-no - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

KonoSuba is a Japanese light novel series written by Natsume Akatsuki. The series follows Kazuma Sato, a boy who is sent to a fantasy world with MMORPG elements following his death, where he forms a dysfunctional adventuring party wi ...

'' (2012–2013) by Natsume Akatsuki - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a spin-off light novel series, a manga adaptation, and an anime television series adaptation *''

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear is a Japanese light novel series written by Kumanano and illustrated by 029. It began serialization online in 2014 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, who have ...

'' (2014–ongoing) by Kumanano - acquired by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

'' (2010–ongoing) by Mamare Touno - acquired by Enterbrain, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *''

Loner Life in Another World is a Japanese light novel series written by Shoji Goji. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in October 2016, before being published in print with illustrations by Booota and Saku Enokimaru by Overlap beginning in Janu ...

'' (2016–ongoing) by Shoji Goji - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation *'' Management of Novice Alchemist'' (2018–ongoing) by Mizuho Itsuki - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Mushoku Tensei is a Japanese light novel series by and illustrated by Shirotaka. The series is about a jobless and hopeless man who dies after having a sad and withdrawn life and reincarnates in a fantasy world while keeping his memories, determin ...

'' (2012–2015) by Rifujin na Magonote - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer is a Japanese light novel series written by Mojikakiya and illustrated by toi8. It began as a web novel that was serialized in the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website from September 2017 to January 2020. It was later acquired by Earth Star Entert ...

'' (2017–2020) by Mojikakiya - acquired by Earth Star Entertainment, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

My Happy Marriage is a Japanese light novel series written by Akumi Agitogi and illustrated by Tsukiho Tsukioka. Initially published online via the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, it was later acquired by Fujimi Shobo, who has ...

'' by Akumi Agitogi - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation, a live-action film adaptation, and an anime adaptation *'' My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me!'' (2016–ongoing) by Tsuyoshi Fujitaka - acquired by Earth Star Entertainment, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' My Isekai Life'' (2017–2020) by Shinkoshoto - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!'' (2014–2015) by Satoru Yamaguchi - acquired by Ichijinsha, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *''

My One-Hit Kill Sister is a Japanese Web fiction#web novel, web novel series written by Konoe. It began serialization online in December 2019 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, and finished in June 2023. A manga adaptation, illus ...

'' (2019–present) by Konoe - received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1'' (2017–2020) by Nazuna Miki - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' New Life+: Young Again in Another World'' (2014–2018) by MINE - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation *''

New Saga is a Japanese light novel series written by Masayuki Abe and illustrated by Ryūta Fuse. It was serialized online between May 2012 and 2013 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by AlphaP ...

'' (2012–2013) by Masayuki Abe - acquired by AlphaPolis, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Overlord An overlord in the English feudal system was a lord of a manor who had subinfeudated a particular manor, estate or fee, to a tenant. The tenant thenceforth owed to the overlord one of a variety of services, usually military service or serje ...

'' (2012–ongoing) by Kugane Maruyama - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Parallel World Pharmacy'' (2015–ongoing) by Liz Takayama - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon'' (2016) by Hirukuma - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation *'' Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire'' (2019–ongoing) by Hayaken – acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation, a mini anime adaptation, and an anime television series adaptation *''

Record of Wortenia War is a Japanese light novel series written by Ryota Hori and illustrated by bob. It began serialization online in 2009 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was acquired by Hobby Japan, who published the first ...

'' (2009–ongoing) by Ryota Hori - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation *''

Redo of Healer , also known in Japan as ''Kaiyari'' for short, is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Rui Tsukiyo and illustrated by Shiokonbu. It began serialization online in December 2016 on the user-generated novel publishing website Sh ...

'' (2016–ongoing) by Rui Tsukiyo - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Reincarnated as a Sword or , is a Japanese light novel series written by Yuu Tanaka and illustrated by Llo. It started as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in October 2015. It was later published as a light novel by Micro Magazine, who released the f ...

'' (2015–ongoing) by Yuu Tanaka - acquired by Micro Magazine, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *''

Restaurant to Another World is a Japanese light novel series written by Junpei Inuzuka, with illustrations by Katsumi Enami. Shufunotomo have released five volumes of the series since February 2015. An anime television series adaptation produced by Silver Link aired f ...

'' (2013–ongoing) by Junpei Inuzuka - acquired by Shufunotomo, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *'' Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'' (2012–ongoing) by

Tappei Nagatsuki is the Japanese author of the light novel and manga series '' Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-''. The series has been adapted into anime. Nagatsuki initially serialized the series as web novel (writing under the username ) on the user- ...

- acquired by Media Factory, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *'' Roll Over and Die'' (2018–ongoing) by kiki - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation *''

Sasaki and Peeps is a Japanese light novel series written by Buncololi and illustrated by Kantoku. The series originally began serialization as a web novel on the novel posting websites Kakuyomu and Shōsetsuka ni Narō in December 2018, before beginning ...

'' (2018–ongoing, also on Kakuyomu) by Buncololi - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement'' (2015–present) by FUNA - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles'' (2014–2020) by Yuri Kitayama - acquired by Hobby Japan, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *'' Sexiled'' (2018–2019) by Kaeruda Ameko - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation *''

Shangri-La Frontier is a Japanese web novel series written by Katarina. Its serialization began on the novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in May 2017. No printed version of the novel series has been published yet. A manga adaptation, illustrated b ...

'' (2017–ongoing) by Katarina - received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man is a Japanese light novel series written by Hirotsugu Ryusen and illustrated by Fuzichoco. It began serialization as a web novel published on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in April 2012. Micro Magazine ...

'' (2012–ongoing) by Hirotsugu Ryusen - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Skeleton Knight in Another World'' (2014–2018) by Ennki Hakari - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' So I'm a Spider, So What?'' (2015–2022) by Okina Baba - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *'' Sweet Reincarnation'' (2015–ongoing) by Nozomu Koryu - acquired by TO Books, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō'' (2015–2016, moved from Arcadia) by Moto'o Nakanishi - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation *''

Tearmoon Empire is a Japanese light novel series written by Nozomu Mochitsuki. The series began publication on the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in August 2018; it was later acquired by T.O Entertainment, TO Books, who are publishing the series ...

'' (2018–ongoing) by Nozomu Mochitsuki - acquired by TO Books, received a manga adaptation, two stage play adaptations, and an anime television series adaptation *''

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime , also known as ''Regarding Reincarnated to Slime'' and short name , is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by , and illustrated by Mitz Vah. The story is about a salaryman who is murdered and reincarnates in a sword and ...

'' (2013–2016) by Fuse - acquired by Micro Magazine, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *'' There's No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right?'' (2018–ongoing) by Sekaiichi - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation *'' The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?'' (2013–2017) by Y.A. - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is a Japanese light novel series written by Saekisan and illustrated by Hanekoto. Originally published online on Shōsetsuka ni Narō, SB Creative has released eight volumes of the series under their GA Bunko label since June 2019. Yen Pr ...

'' (2018–ongoing) by Saekisan - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Apothecary Diaries is a Japanese light novel series written by Natsu Hyūga and illustrated by Touko Shino. It was serialized online since 2011 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. In the following year, it was acquired by Sh ...

'' (2011–ongoing) by Natsu Hyūga - acquired by Shufunotomo, received two manga adaptations *''

The Eminence in Shadow is a Japanese light novel series written by Daisuke Aizawa and illustrated by Tōzai. It began serialization online in May 2018 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Enterbrain, who ...

'' (2018–ongoing) by Daisuke Aizawa - acquired by Enterbrain, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *'' The Faraway Paladin'' (2015–ongoing) by Kanata Yanagino - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Fruit of Evolution is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Miku and illustrated by U35 (spelled "Umiko"). It began serialization online in January 2014 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by F ...

'' (2014–ongoing) by Miku - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' The Great Cleric'' (2015–2022) by Broccoli Lion - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody is a Japanese light novel series written by Myōjin Katō and illustrated by Sao Mizuno. It began serialization online in August 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Fujimi Shobo, ...

'' (2017–2022) by Myōjin Katō - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan'' (2015–ongoing) by Izushiro - acquired by Hobby Japan, received two manga adaptations *''

The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Meguru Seto and illustrated by Note Takehana. It began serialization online in January 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Ko ...

'' (2017–2021) by Meguru Seto - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World is a Japanese light novel series written by Nana Mikoshiba and illustrated by Riko Korie. It has been published online via the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō since October 2019. It was later acquired by Kodansha ...

'' (2019–ongoing) by Nana Mikoshiba - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Ideal Sponger Life is a Japanese light novel series written by Tsunehiko Watanabe. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in June 2011, before being published in print with illustrations by Jū Ayakura by Shufunotomo beginning in September 2 ...

'' (2011–ongoing) by Tsunehiko Watanabe - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation *''

'' (2008–2011) by Tsutomu Satō - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady is a Japanese light novel series written by Piero Karasu and illustrated by Yuri Kisaragi. It was originally serialized online on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō between February 2019 and August 2021. It was ...

'' (2019–2021) by Piero Karasu - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Misfit of Demon King Academy also known simply as or is a Japanese light novel series written by Shu and illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma. The series originally began as a web novel in April 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō whe ...

'' (2017–ongoing) by Shu - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen is a Japanese light novel series written by Tenichi. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in April 2018, before being published in print with illustrations by Suzunosuke by Ichijinsha beginning in June 2019. A manga ada ...

'' (2018–ongoing) by Tenichi - acquired by Ichijinsha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World'' (2018–ongoing) by Kiichi Kosuzu - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Rising of the Shield Hero is a Japanese dark fantasy ''isekai'' light novel series written by Aneko Yusagi. Originally published as a web novel in the user-generated novel site Shōsetsuka ni Narō, the series has since been published by Media Factory with an ...

'' (2012–2015) by Aneko Yusagi - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent'' (2016–ongoing) by Yuka Tachibana - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest , also known as or simply , is a Japanese light novel series, written by Shinkoshoto and illustrated by Huuka Kazabana. It began serialization online in December 2016 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It ...

'' (2016–2020) by Shinkoshoto - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation, a side story light novel series, and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Unwanted Undead Adventurer is a Japanese light novel series written by Yū Okano and illustrated by Jaian. It has been serialized online via the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō since September 2016. It was later acquired by Overlap, who ha ...

'' (2016–ongoing) by Yū Okano - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash'' (2018–ongoing) by Honobonoru500 - acquired by TO Books, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat , also known as ''The world's best assassin, To reincarnate in a different world aristocrat'', is a Japanese light novel series written by Rui Tsukiyo and illustrated by Reia. It was serialized online from July 2018 to October 2021 on the us ...

'' (2018–2021) by Rui Tsukiyo - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic is a Japanese light novel series written by Kurokata and illustrated by KeG. It began serialization online in March 2014 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Media Factory, who have pu ...

'' (2014–ongoing) by Kurokata - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation *'' Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs'' (2017–2019) by Yomu Mishima - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy'' (2012–2016, moved to AlphaPolis) by Kei Azumi - acquired by AlphaPolis, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *'' Unnamed Memory'' (2012–ongoing) by Kuji Furumiya - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! is a Japanese light novel series written by Makishima Suzuki and illustrated by Yappen. It began serialization online in 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was acquired by Hobby Japan, who published t ...

'' (2017–ongoing) by Makishima Suzuki - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation *''

Wise Man's Grandchild is a Japanese light novel series written by Tsuyoshi Yoshioka and illustrated by Seiji Kikuchi. It began serialization online in January 2015 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. At the beginning of edisode 3 ...

'' (2015–2022) by Tsuyoshi Yoshioka - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation *''

Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha is a Japanese light novel series written by Okemaru and illustrated by Saba Mizore. It was initially serialized as a web novel on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in December 2018. It was later acquired by Ho ...

'' (2018–ongoing) by Okemaru - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation

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