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7th Time Loop
7th Time Loop (ループ7回目の悪役令嬢は、元敵国で自由気ままな花嫁生活を満喫する) is a Japanese light novel series by Touko Amekawa about Rishe, a duke's daughter who dies at twenty in six prior lives, then marries Arnold Hein, her killer, in her seventh loop; adapted into a 12-episode 2024 anime by Studio KAI and HORNETS.
86 (novel series)
86—EIGHTY-SIX (８６―エイティシックス―) is a Japanese military science fiction light novel series by Asato Asato, illustrated by Shirabii, published by Dengeki Bunko since 2017; it won the 23rd Dengeki Novel Prize Grand Prize and follows the Eighty-Six, child soldiers piloting the Republic's supposedly unmanned Juggernauts.
A Certain Magical Index (とある魔術の禁書目録)
A Certain Magical Index (とある魔術の禁書目録) is Kazuma Kamachi's Dengeki Bunko light novel series, debuting April 2004, about Imagine Breaker-wielding Touma and Index; three runs, 15.62 million copies, Railgun spinoffs.
A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai
A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai (Japanese: Sozai Saishuka no Isekai Ryokouki) is a Japanese isekai light novel series by Masuo Kinoko, adapted into a 12-episode anime in 2025.
A Sister's All You Need (妹さえいればいい。)
A Sister's All You Need (Imōto sae Ireba Ii.) is a light novel series by Yomi Hirasaka about young novelists in Tokyo, adapted into an anime in 2017.
Absolute Duo
Absolute Duo (アブソリュート・デュオ) is a Japanese light novel by Hiiragi★Takumi and Asaba Yuu, published by MF Bunko J in 11 volumes (2012–2016, on hiatus), adapted into a 2015 Eight Bit anime covering volumes 1–4 and a four-volume manga by Shinichirou Nariie.
Accel World (アクセル・ワールド)
Accel World (アクセル・ワールド) is Reki Kawahara's Dengeki Novel Prize-winning light novel series about Haruyuki, Brain Burst, and the 1000x Accelerated World; adapted by Sunrise into a 2012 TV anime and the 2016 film Infinite Burst.
Adachi and Shimamura
Adachi and Shimamura (安達としまむら) is Hitoma Iruma's ongoing yuri light novel series in Dengeki Bunko Magazine since 2013, about two class-skipping high school girls who fall in love; adapted into a 2020 Tezuka Productions anime, a Moke Yuzuhara manga, and English editions.
Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero (はぐれ勇者の美学)
Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero (Hagure Yuusha no Estetica, はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学) is a HJ Bunko light novel series by Tetsuto Uesu about hero Akatsuki Ousawa, who returns from Alayzard with the Demon King's daughter Myuu and enrolls in BABEL; adapted into a 12-episode 2012 anime by ARMS, unfinished at volume 11 since 2013.
Ai no Kusabi (間の楔)
Ai no Kusabi (間の楔), literally "Wedge of Love," is a Japanese boys' love science fiction novel series by Rieko Yoshihara, serialized from 1986 to 1987.
Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor (ロクでなし魔術講師と禁忌教典, Rokudenashi Majutsu Kōshi to Akashic Records) is a 24-volume light novel by Tarō Hitsuji (2014–2023), 26th Fantasia Taisho Grand Prize winner, with a 2017 Liden Films anime and a completed 16-volume manga.
All You Need Is Kill
All You Need Is Kill is a 2004 Japanese science fiction light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka about a soldier trapped in a time loop during an alien war.
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん, Roshidere) is a Japanese romcom light novel by Sunsunsun and Momoco, adapted into a Doga Kobo anime (July 2024) and a Magazine Pocket manga; season 2 delayed to 2027.
Amagi Brilliant Park (甘城ブリリアントパーク)
Amagi Brilliant Park (甘城ブリリアントパーク) is a light novel series by Shoji Gatoh and Yuka Nakajima (Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, 2013) about rebuilding a failing magical amusement park, adapted into a 2014 Kyoto Animation TV anime.
And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online?
And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online? (Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta?) is a Japanese romantic comedy light novel series by Shibai Kineko with a manga and a 12-episode 2016 anime by Project No.9; the novels concluded at volume 23 in December 2023.
Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon (対魔導学園35試験小隊)
Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon (対魔導学園35試験小隊) is a light novel series by Tōki Yanagimi and Kippu, Fujimi Shobo, 13 volumes from 2012, with a 2015 Silver Link anime and a Yasumura manga.
Aria the Scarlet Ammo (緋弾のアリア)
Aria the Scarlet Ammo (緋弾のアリア, Hidan no Aria) is a 2008 MF Bunko J light novel series by Akamatsu Chuugaku about armed detectives at Tokyo Butei High School, with a 2011 J.C.Staff anime, the 2015 spinoff AA, over 9 million copies sold, and a 2026 15th-anniversary short anime.
Ascendance of a Bookworm (本好きの下剋上)
Ascendance of a Bookworm (本好きの下剋上) is Miya Kazuki's isekai light novel series from TO Books, begun as a 2013 web novel, about a reborn book lover making books in a medieval world; 15 million copies, four anime seasons, J-Novel Club English edition.
Attack on Titan: Lost Girls (進撃の巨人 Lost Girls)
Attack on Titan: Lost Girls (進撃の巨人 Lost Girls) is a spin-off novel by Hiroshi Seko, adapted into a two-volume manga by Ryosuke Fuji, following Annie Leonhart and Mikasa Ackerman in side stories set around the 57th Expedition; a two-episode OVA adapted the Annie and Mikasa stories.
Baccano!
Baccano! (バッカーノ!, Italian for 'uproar') is Ryohgo Narita's Dengeki Bunko light novel series of intersecting 1930s Prohibition-era America storylines involving immortals, adapted into a 2007 anime.
Baka and Test (バカとテストと召喚獣)
Baka and Test is a comedic school light novel series by Kenji Inoue and Yui Haga, first published under Famitsu Bunko in 2007 and adapted into anime.
Banished from the Hero's Party
Banished from the Hero's Party (真の仲間じゃないと勇者のパーティーを追い出されたので、辺境でスローライフすることにしました) is a Japanese slow-life fantasy light novel by Zappon and Yasumo, 15 volumes, 2018–2025, about Red, expelled from the Hero's party, running an apothecary in Zoltan with Rit; adapted into manga and TV anime, published in English by Yen Press.
Beyond the Boundary (境界の彼方)
Beyond the Boundary (境界の彼方, Kyōkai no Kanata) is a dark-fantasy light novel by Nagomu Torii, 2nd Kyoto Animation Award encouragement winner, published 2012–2013 by KA Esuma Bunko, adapted into a 12-episode 2013 Kyoto Animation TV anime and 2015 I'll Be Here films.
Black Bullet (ブラック・ブレット)
Black Bullet (ブラック・ブレット) is a Dengeki Bunko light novel by Shiden Kanzaki and Saki Ukai about Rentaro Satomi and Enju Aihara fighting the Gastrea in post-apocalyptic Tokyo; a 2014 anime followed, and the series rebooted as New World Order in 2026.
Bladedance of Elementalers (精霊使いの剣舞)
Bladedance of Elementalers (精霊使いの剣舞), also known as Blade Dance of the Elementalers, is a Japanese light novel series by Yū Shimizu about Kamito Kazehaya, the only male elementalist in a world where only maidens contract spirits.
Bofuri
Bofuri (Itai no wa Iya nano de Bōgyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu) is a Japanese light novel series by Yuumikan about a novice player who maxes out defense.
Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki (弱キャラ友崎くん)
弱キャラ友崎くん (Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki) is a Japanese school rom-com light novel series by Yuki Yaku and Fly in Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko, 2016 to final volume Lv.12 (October 2026), about gamer Fumiya Tomozaki coached in life by Aoi Hinami; adapted into a manga and two anime seasons.
By the Grace of the Gods (神達に拾われた男)
By the Grace of the Gods (神達に拾われた男, Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko) is Roy's isekai slow-life light novel from Shōsetsuka ni Narō, published by Hobby Japan with manga and a 2020 MAHO FILM anime; 4.5 million copies by 2023.
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill (とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ)
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill (とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ) is a Japanese isekai light novel by Ren Eguchi, illustrated by Masa, about salaryman Mukoda whose Net Super skill and cooking win over the Fenrir Fel, slime Sui, and four goddesses; adapted into manga and a MAPPA anime (2023, season 2 in 2025).
Campione! (カンピオーネ！)
Campione! is a Japanese light novel series by Jō Taketsuki about high schooler Godou Kusanagi, a god slayer who gains powers from killing a god.