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Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers (六花の勇者)
Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers (六花の勇者, Rokka no Yūsha) is an unfinished six-volume Japanese light novel series by Ishio Yamagata (Shueisha Dash-X Bunko, from 2011) and a 2015 12-episode anime: six chosen braves gather, seven appear, so one is a fake.
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (精霊幻想記)
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (精霊幻想記) is a Japanese isekai fantasy series by Yuri Kitayama, begun as a web novel in 2014, about an orphan who gains a Japanese student's memories, adapted into manga and anime.
Shakugan no Shana (灼眼のシャナ)
Shakugan no Shana (灼眼のシャナ) is a Japanese school battle fantasy light novel series by Yashichiro Takahashi and Noizi Ito, Dengeki Bunko, first volume 10 November 2002, concluded 2012, adapted into three TV anime seasons, a film, and OVAs from 2005 to 2011 by J.C.STAFF.
Skeleton Knight in Another World
Skeleton Knight in Another World (骸骨騎士様、只今異世界へお出掛け中) is a Japanese isekai fantasy by Ennki Hakari about gamer Arc, trapped in his skeleton-knight MMO avatar, with manga, and a 2022/2026 two-season anime.
Sky Wizards Academy (空戦魔導士候補生の教官)
Sky Wizards Academy (空戦魔導士候補生の教官) is a 14-volume Japanese light novel series by Yū Moroboshi and Mikihiro Amami (Fantasia Bunko, 2013–2017), adapted into a 12-episode 2015 Diomedéa anime about instructor Kanata Age training the failing E601 platoon.
So I'm a Spider, So What? (蜘蛛ですが、なにか？)
So I'm a Spider, So What? (蜘蛛ですが、なにか？, Kumo desu ga, Nani ka?) is a Japanese light novel by Okina Baba, illustrated by Tsukasa Kiryu, published by KADOKAWA since December 10, 2015, about a high school girl reincarnated as a weak spider monster surviving a monster-filled dungeon; adapted into manga, a 24-episode anime, and a 2024 browser game.
Spice and Wolf (狼と香辛料)
Spice and Wolf (狼と香辛料), by Isuna Hasekura, is an economic fantasy light novel about merchant Kraft Lawrence traveling with the wolf deity Holo; debut 2006 Dengeki Bunko, 2024 anime remake, 2027 second season.
Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town
Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town (Tatoeba Last Dungeon Mae no Mura no Shounen...) is a Japanese fantasy comedy light novel by Toshio Satou and Nao Watanuki about oblivious strong boy Lloyd Belladonna, adapted into manga and a 2021 Liden Films anime.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (転生したらスライムだった件, TenSura) is Fuse's Narō-origin isekai light novel series about salaryman Satoru Mikami reborn as slime Rimuru Tempest, with manga, anime, films, and over 62 million copies sold.
The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me? (八男って、それはないでしょう！)
The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me? (Hachinan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou!) is a Y.A isekai novel series about Shingo, reincarnated as Wendelin, eighth son of a poor knight family, with 6.2 million copies, manga, and a 2020 anime.
The Apothecary Diaries (薬屋のひとりごと)
The Apothecary Diaries (薬屋のひとりごと, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) is Hyuganatsu's Japanese mystery light novel series about apothecary Maomao solving rear palace mysteries in the fictional China-inspired empire Ryū; adapted into two manga and an anime.
The Devil Is a Part-Timer!
The Devil Is a Part-Timer! (はたらく魔王さま!, Hataraku Maou-sama!) is a reverse-isekai light novel by Satoshi Wagahara and 029 (Dengeki Bunko, 2011–2020, 21 volumes, 3.5 million copies) in which Demon Lord Satan works at MgRonald's in Tokyo; adapted into manga by Akio Hiiragi and two anime seasons.
The Eminence in Shadow (陰の実力者になりたくて！)
The Eminence in Shadow (陰の実力者になりたくて！) is a Daisuke Aizawa light novel series, illustrated by Touzai, about reincarnated Cid Kagenou whose invented evil cult proves real. Adaptations include a 2022 Nexus anime, manga, game, and film.
The Familiar of Zero (ゼロの使い魔)
The Familiar of Zero (ゼロの使い魔, Zero no Tsukaima) is a 2004 MF Bunko J light novel series by Noboru Yamaguchi in which student Saito Hiraga is summoned as familiar by the mage Louise; an isekai pioneer with four anime seasons.
The Fruit of Evolution
The Fruit of Evolution (Shinka no Mi) is a Japanese isekai light novel series by Miku about a bullied student who gains power by eating magical fruit in another world.
The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (天才王子の赤字国家再生術～そうだ、売国しよう～), also sold as Hey, How About Treason?, is Toru Toba and Falmaro's GA Bunko light novel series about Wein of Natra trying to sell off his kingdom, adapted into a 2022 anime by Yokohama Animation Laboratory.
The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody (史上最強の大魔王、村人Aに転生する)
Japanese light novel series by Myojin Katou and Sao Mizuno (史上最強の大魔王、村人Aに転生する): Demon Lord Varvatos reincarnates as villager Ard Meteor in a magic-weakened future. 10 volumes 2018-2022, manga since 2019, 12-episode anime April 2022, Yen Press English edition.
The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter
The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter (俺だけ入れる隠しダンジョン) is Meguru Seto's isekai-style fantasy light novel with illustrator Takehana Note: Noir Stardia gains Create, Grant, and Edit skills powered by LP, published by Kodansha, adapted into manga and a 2021 anime.
The Legend of the Legendary Heroes (伝説の勇者の伝説)
The Legend of the Legendary Heroes (伝説の勇者の伝説, Densetsu no Yūsha no Densetsu) is Takaya Kagami's fantasy light novel series, 11 volumes from 2002, with 2010 TV anime, manga, and a sequel completed at 18 volumes in 2025.
The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar
The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar (Hyakuren no Haou to Seiyaku no Valkyria) is a 24-volume Japanese light novel series by Seiichi Takayama about Yuuto ruling Bronze Age Yggdrasil, adapted into a 2018 anime.
The Misfit of Demon King Academy (魔王学院の不適合者)
The Misfit of Demon King Academy (魔王学院の不適合者) is a Japanese fantasy light novel by Shu, illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma, Dengeki Bunko, 2018. Demon King Anos Voldigoad reincarnates after 2,000 years, is branded a Misfit, and attends Demon King Academy; adapted into manga and a SILVER LINK. anime (2020, 2023–2024).
The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World
Saikyou Onmyouji no Isekai Tenseiki (最強陰陽師の異世界転生記), also The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World, is Kiichi Kosuzu's isekai fantasy about onmyoji Haruyoshi Kugano reborn as Seika Lamprogue; web novel from 2018, Futabasha light novels and Okazaki manga, 2023 Studio Blanc anime.
The Rising of the Shield Hero (盾の勇者の成り上がり)
The Rising of the Shield Hero (盾の勇者の成り上がり, Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari) is Aneko Yusagi's isekai dark fantasy: Naofumi Iwatani, summoned as the Shield Hero, is betrayed and framed, then rises from the bottom. Web novel on Narō, 22-volume MF Books light novel, manga, and Kinema Citrus anime with Season 5 set for 2027.
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat (世界最高の暗殺者、異世界貴族に転生する)
Japanese light novel series by Rui Tsukiyo and Reia (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko, 2019), also called Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha. A betrayed assassin is reborn as noble Lugh Tuatha Dé to kill the hero; adapted into manga and a Silver Link anime, Season 2 due January 2027.
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic (治癒魔法の間違った使い方)
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic (治癒魔法の間違った使い方, Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata) is Kurokata's isekai light novel series, with manga by Rei Kugayama and a 2024 Studio Add/Shin-Ei anime, about accidental summon Usato weaponizing healing magic under Rescue Team captain Rose.
Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs (乙女ゲーム世界はモブに厳しい世界です)
Otomege Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu (Trapped in a Dating Sim) is a Yomu Mishima light novel about a man reborn as a mob in a matriarchal otome game world; 13 GC Novels volumes, Kadokawa manga, and an ENGI anime with a second season.
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy (Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Dōchū) is a Japanese isekai series by Kei Azumi about a hero rejected by a goddess, adapted into anime from 2021.
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle (最弱無敗の神装機竜, Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut) is a GA Bunko light novel by Senri Akatsuki: 20 volumes (2013–2020), a Gangan Online manga, and a 12-episode 2016 Lerche anime about Drag-Knight Lux.
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina (魔女の旅々, Majo no Tabitabi) is a Japanese episodic fantasy light novel by Jougi Shiraishi and Azure, self-published on Kindle in 2014, published by GA Novel since 2016, adapted into a 2020 TV anime by C2C and a manga, with a new anime film announced in 2026.
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion (그녀가 공작저로 가야 했던 사정) is Milcha's 2016 Korean web novel, adapted into Whale's manhwa (2017–2021) and a 2023 Typhoon Graphics anime, about Eunha Park reborn as doomed Raeliana McMillan.