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I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand (Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Itte kara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita., KokoOre) is a Japanese fantasy series by Ezogingitune: mage Luck holds a demonic horde alone for ten years, wins singlehandedly, and restarts as a rookie adventurer; light novel, Chaco Abeno manga, and 2026 Tokyo MX anime.
I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths!
I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! (Ａランクパーティを離脱した俺は、元教え子たちと迷宮深部を目指す。) is a Japanese light novel by Kosuke Unagi and Super Zombie (Kodansha Ranobe Books, 2021–2025, 5 volumes) with a Yuri manga and a BN Pictures anime (24 episodes, January 2025; season 2 announced).
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (君の膵臓をたべたい, Kimi no Suizō o Tabetai; alias Let Me Eat Your Pancreas) is Yoru Sumino's Futabasha-published Japanese romance light novel about a boy who learns his classmate Sakura is dying of pancreatic disease, adapted into manga, a 2017 live-action film, and a 2018 Studio VOLN anime film.
Infinite Stratos
Infinite Stratos (インフィニット・ストラトス) is a Japanese light novel series by Izuru Yumizuru about powered exoskeletons only women can pilot, adapted into a 2011 anime by 8-Bit, manga, and games.
Is This a Zombie? (これはゾンビですか?)
Is This a Zombie? (これはゾンビですか?, Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?) is a Japanese comedy light novel by Shinichi Kimura, illustrated by Kobuichi and Muririn, in Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, 18 volumes ending 2015, about zombie student Ayumu Aikawa; adapted into two Studio Deen anime seasons and a Yen Press English manga.
Juni Taisen: Zodiac War (十二大戦)
Juni Taisen: Zodiac War (十二大戦), also known as Juuni Taisen, is a Japanese battle royale story in which twelve zodiac warriors fight to the death for one granted wish.
Kanokon (かのこん)
Kanokon (かのこん) is a Japanese light novel series by Katsumi Nishino and illustrator Koin, published by MF Bunko J from 2005; a fox-spirit school harem comedy adapted into a 2008 Xebec anime, a 9-volume manga, an OVA, and a PS2 game.
Kaze no Stigma (風のスティグマ)
Kaze no Stigma (風のスティグマ, Stigma of the Wind) is a 2007 GONZO TV anime, 24 episodes, adapted from Takahiro Yamato's unfinished Fujimi Fantasia Bunko light novels about exiled wind mage Kazuma Yagami and fire mage Ayano Kannagi.
Kokoro Connect (ココロコネクト)
Kokoro Connect (ココロコネクト) is an 11-volume light novel series by Sadanatsu Anda, published in Famitsu Bunko 2010-2013, about five Cultural Research Club members hit by supernatural phenomena caused by Fusenkazura; adapted into a 2012 SILVER LINK. anime.
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See (魔術師クノンは見えている)
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See (魔術師クノンは見えている) is a Japanese fantasy series by Umikaze Minamino and Laruha about a blind boy creating eyes with water magic; it began on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2021, became a Kadokawa Books light novel and La-na manga, and aired as a 13-episode Platinum Vision anime in January 2026.
List of Monogatari novels
Monogatari Series (〈物語〉シリーズ) list: Nishio Ishin's light novel series from Bakemonogatari (2006, Kodansha BOX) through Torimonogatari (2026), with publication order, season divisions, and anime correspondence.
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions (Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!, 中二病でも恋がしたい！) is a Japanese light novel series by Torako, adapted by Kyoto Animation into a two-season anime (2012, 2014), the 2013 Rikka Version compilation film, and the 2018 film Take On Me.
Magical Buffs: The Support Caster Is Stronger Than He Realized!
Magical Buffs: The Support Caster Is Stronger Than He Realized! (雑用付与術師が自分の最強に気付くまで) is a Haka Tokura light novel and Shin Arakawa manga from Futabasha about support mage Wim Strauss and the A-rank party Nachtlibelle, licensed in English by Seven Seas, with an anime premiering January 4, 2027.
Monogatari (series)
Monogatari series (〈物語〉シリーズ), NISIOISIN's Japanese light novel series with VOFAN illustrations published by Kodansha BOX, following Koyomi Araragi and apparitions; adapted by SHAFT under Akiyuki Shinbo from Bakemonogatari (2009) onward.
My Happy Marriage
My Happy Marriage (わたしの幸せな結婚) is a Japanese light novel series by Akumi Agitogi on KADOKAWA's Fujimi L Bunko since 2019, over 10 million copies sold, adapted into a Rito Kohsaka manga, a 2023 live-action film grossing over 2.8 billion yen, and a Netflix anime premiering July 5, 2023.
No. 6
No. 6 (NO.6〔ナンバーシックス〕) is a nine-volume dystopian science fiction novel series by Atsuko Asano, published by Kodansha 2003–2011, about elite boy Shion and fugitive Nezumi in the ideal city No. 6; adapted as a Hinoki Kino manga and a 2011 Bones anime, with the sequel NO.6 Reunion from 2025.
Noucome
Noucome (のうコメ), full title Ore no Nounai Sentakushi ga, Gakuen Rabu Kome o Zenryoku de Jama Shiteiru, is a Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko light novel series by Takeru Kasukabe and Yukiwo about a boy cursed with absurd "Absolute Choices"; it ran 12 volumes (2012–2016) and a 10-episode Diomedéa anime aired from October 2013.
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love (Haiyore! Nyaruko-san) is a GA Bunko light novel series by Manta Aisora and Koin, begun in 2009, reimagining Cthulhu Mythos deities as aliens; adapted into TV anime seasons in 2012 and 2013.
Once Upon a Witch's Death
Once Upon a Witch's Death (Aru Majo ga Shinu Made) is a Japanese light novel series by Saka and Chorefuji, adapted into a 2025 anime.
OniAi
OniAi (お兄ちゃんだけど愛さえあれば関係ないよねっ) is a 12-volume harem romantic-comedy light novel by Daisuke Suzuki, adapted into a 2012 SILVER LINK. anime about twins Akito and Akiko Himenokōji living together.
Oreimo
Oreimo (俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない) is a Japanese light novel series by Tsukasa Fushimi, Dengeki Bunko, 2008-2021, about siblings Kyousuke and Kirino Kousaka; over 5 million copies, two anime seasons (2010, 2013), manga, games, and Kuroneko spinoffs.
Oreshura
Oreshura (俺の彼女と幼なじみが修羅場すぎる) is a GA Bunko light novel series by Yuji Yuji and Ruroo, 2011–2022, over 2 million copies, with a 2013 twelve-episode anime and a GanGan Joker manga.
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, known as KimiSen, is a Japanese fantasy romance light novel series by Kei Sazane, adapted into anime.
Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table
Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table is a Japanese light novel series by Yūshi Ukai. It follows Yuuki, who competes in deadly games for a living.
Rascal Does Not Dream
Rascal Does Not Dream (Seishun Buta Yaro, Aobuta) is a Japanese light novel series by Hajime Kamoshida and Keiji Mizoguchi (Dengeki Bunko, 2014–2024, 15 volumes) about Sakuta Azusagawa and Puberty Syndrome, adapted by CloverWorks into a 2018 anime, films, and a 2025 University Arc season.
Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble
Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble (Shiro Buta Kizoku desu ga Zense no Kioku ga Haeta node Hiyoko na Otōto Sodatemasu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Yashiro and illustrated by keepout since 2018.
Shomin Sample
Shomin Sample (俺がお嬢様学校に「庶民サンプル」として拉致られた件) is a Japanese light novel series by Takafumi Nanatsuki, 11 volumes 2011–2015, adapted into manga, a 2015 anime by SILVER LINK., and a live-action film.
So, I Can't Play H!
So, I Can't Play H! (だから僕は、Hができない。) is a Japanese ecchi-comedy light novel series by Pan Tachibana, 11 volumes in Fujimi Fantasia Bunko (2010–2013), with a 5-volume manga by Sho Okagiri and a 12-episode 2012 anime by feel.
Sword Art Online (ソードアート・オンライン)
Sword Art Online (ソードアート・オンライン, SAO) is a Japanese light novel series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec, about players trapped in a lethal VRMMORPG; began Dengeki Bunko April 2009, over 30 million copies, major anime and game franchise.
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Otonari no Tenshi-sama) is a Japanese romance light novel by Saekisan, illustrated by Hanekoto, GA Bunko 2019; web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō since December 2018; anime by project No.9, seasons 2023 and 2026; Yen Press English; Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi 2024 five-crown winner.