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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious (この勇者が俺TUEEEくせに慎重すぎる)
Cautious Hero (この勇者が俺TUEEEくせに慎重すぎる; Shinchou Yuusha) is a Light Tuchihi comedy isekai light novel, manga, and 2019 White Fox anime about overpowered hero Seiya Ryuuguuin and goddess Ristarte, whose extreme overpreparation drives the gag and a late tragic reveal.
Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World
Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World (Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku) is a Yashu light novel series about Kazuya Shiina, reincarnated as noble Cain von Silford with god-given cheat stats; manga by nini, 2023 anime by EMT Squared/Magic Bus.
Date A Live (デート・ア・ライブ)
Date A Live (デート・ア・ライブ) is a Japanese light novel series by Koushi Tachibana and Tsunako, 22 volumes 2011–2020, about Shido Itsuka sealing Spirits by dating them; adapted into five anime seasons, manga, and Yen Press English editions.
Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody
Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody (デスマーチからはじまる異世界狂想曲) is a Japanese isekai light novel series by Hiro Ainana, begun as a web novel in 2013.
Demon King Daimao
Demon King Daimao (Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou) is a Japanese light novel series by Shōtarō Mizuki, published by Hobby Japan, following a student predicted to become the Demon King.
Demon Lord, Retry! (魔王様、リトライ！)
Demon Lord, Retry! (魔王様、リトライ！, Maō-sama, Ritorai) is a Kurone Kanzaki isekai light novel begun on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2016, published by Futabasha, with manga by Amaru Minotake and 2019 and 2024 anime adaptations.
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks? (Okaa-san Online) is a Japanese isekai light novel by Dachima Inaka and Pochi Iida, 11 volumes 2017–2020, with a 2019 J.C.Staff anime about gamer Masato and his overpowered mother Mamako.
Dragonar Academy (星刻のドラグナー)
Dragonar Academy (Seikoku no Dragonar) is a Japanese light novel series by Shiki Mizuchi, illustrated by Kohada Shimesaba, published in MF Bunko J from 2010; adapted into manga and a 2014 C-Station anime.
Farming Life in Another World (異世界のんびり農家)
Farming Life in Another World (異世界のんびり農家), also Isekai Nonbiri Nouka, is a Kinosuke Naito slow-life isekai fantasy begun on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2016, about Hiraku farming in another world with a god-given all-purpose farming tool; 21 novels, 16 manga volumes, and two anime seasons (2023, 2026).
Fate/Apocrypha
Fate/Apocrypha: Fate franchise spin-off, five-volume light novel by Yuichiro Higashide (2012–2014), also a 2017 A-1 Pictures anime and manga; depicts the Great Holy Grail War of fourteen Servants in Trifas, Romania.
Fate/strange Fake
Fate/strange Fake, also Fate/Strange Fake, is a light novel series by Ryohgo Narita (Dengeki Bunko, 2015) set in Snowfield, Nevada, depicting a false Holy Grail War; adapted into a 2026 A-1 Pictures TV anime.
Gate (ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり) (novel series)
Gate (ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり; Gate: Thus the JSDF Fought There!) is Takumi Yanai's military isekai light novel series, first a 2006–2009 Arcadia web novel, published by AlphaPolis from 2010, with manga by Satoru Sao, a 2015–2016 A-1 Pictures anime, and over 7.7 million copies sold.
Goblin Slayer (ゴブリンスレイヤー)
Goblin Slayer (ゴブリンスレイヤー) is a dark fantasy light novel series by Kumo Kagyu, illustrated by Noboru Kannatuki, GA Bunko, from February 2016; 16 volumes, Yen Press English edition, manga, and 2018 and 2023 anime seasons.
Grimoire of Zero
Grimoire of Zero (Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho) is a Japanese fantasy light novel series by Kakeru Kobashiri, 20th Dengeki Taisho Grand Prize winner, with an 11-volume run and a 12-episode 2017 White Fox anime adapting only volume 1; sequel The Dawn of the Witch.
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World (異世界迷宮でハーレムを)
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World (異世界迷宮でハーレムを, Isekai Meikyū de Harem o) is a Japanese harem-isekai light novel by Shachi Sogano, illustrated by Shiki Douji, serialized on Narō from 2011, published by Hero Bunko from 2012, with a KADOKAWA manga and a 12-episode 2022 Passione anime.
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (現実主義勇者の王国再建記)
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (現実主義勇者の王国再建記) is Dojyomaru's isekai light novel, 20 Overlap Bunko volumes, in which summoned hero Kazuya Souma rebuilds the Elfrieden Kingdom through economics and administration rather than combat; adapted into a 26-episode J.C.Staff anime.
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord (Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu) is Yukiya Murasaki's isekai light novel series from Kodansha Ranobe Bunko (2014), about gamer Takuma Sakamoto summoned as Diablo; adapted into Naoto Fukuda's manga and an anime.