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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.
Chivalry of a Failed Knight (落第騎士の英雄譚)
Chivalry of a Failed Knight (落第騎士の英雄譚, Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry) is a Riku Misora light novel (GA Bunko) about F-rank knight Ikki Kurogane and princess Stella Vermillion, adapted into a 12-episode SILVER LINK./Nexus anime in October 2015.
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.
Classroom of the Elite (ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ)
Classroom of the Elite (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e) is a Japanese light novel series by Syougo Kinugasa about students at a meritocratic Tokyo high school.
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.
Dengeki Novel Prize (電撃小説大賞)
The Dengeki Novel Prize (電撃小説大賞) is an annual Japanese literary award founded in 1994 by ASCII Media Works to scout unpublished novels for its Dengeki Bunko light-novel line.
Dirty Pair (ダーティペア)
Dirty Pair (ダーティペア) is Haruka Takachiho's SF action series about WWWA trouble consultants Kei and Yuri, the Lovely Angels nicknamed Dirty Pair for the disasters they cause. Debuting in S-F Magazine in 1979, it won a Seiun Award and was adapted by Sunrise into a 1985 TV anime, OVAs, and a 1987 film.
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.
Durarara!! (デュラララ!!)
Durarara!! (デュラララ!!) is Ryohgo Narita's Ikebukuro-set light novel series with Suzuhito Yasuda illustrations, published by Dengeki Bunko since 2004 in 13 volumes plus SH, with manga and 2010 and 2015-16 anime adaptations.
Eromanga Sensei (エロマンガ先生)
Eromanga Sensei (エロマンガ先生) is a 13-volume Japanese light novel series by Tsukasa Fushimi and Kanzaki Hiro (Dengeki Bunko, 2013–2022) about novelist Masamune Izumi and his shut-in step-sister Sagiri, his secret illustrator; adapted into a 2017 A-1 Pictures 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.
Full Metal Panic! (フルメタル・パニック!)
Full Metal Panic! (フルメタル・パニック!) is a Japanese light novel series by Shoji Gatoh and Shiki Douji, begun in 1998, blending military SF and school comedy; adapted into four anime seasons (2002–2018) and continued by the 2024 sequel Full Metal Panic! Family.
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.
Golden Time (ゴールデンタイム) (novel series)
Golden Time is a Japanese romance light novel series by Takemiya, the author of Toradora!, published by Dengeki Bunko in eight volumes from 2010 to 2014.
Gosick (ゴシック)
Gosick (ゴシック) is a Japanese mystery light-novel series by Kazuki Sakuraba, illustrated by Hinata Takeda, set in 1924 Sauville; 8 volumes plus GOSICKs, Kadokawa Bunko reissue, 2011 BONES anime, sequels RED/BLUE/PINK/GREEN.
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (灰と幻想のグリムガル, Hai to Gensō no Grimgar) is an isekai light novel series by Ao Jūmonji and Eiri Shirai, published by Overlap since 2013, with a 2016 A-1 Pictures anime and Yen Press manga.
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.
Haganai (僕は友達が少ない)
Haganai (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai, "I Don't Have Many Friends") is a Japanese light novel series by Yomi Hirasaka, illustrated by Buriki, MF Bunko J, 11 volumes 2009–2015, adapted into a 20-volume manga, two anime seasons (2011, 2013), and a 2014 live-action film.
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.
Haruhi Suzumiya (涼宮ハルヒ)
Haruhi Suzumiya (涼宮ハルヒ) is Nagaru Tanigawa's Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko light novel series, begun in 2003, about a god-like high school girl and her SOS Brigade; adapted by Kyoto Animation into a 2006 anime, a 2010 film, and spinoffs.
Heaven Official's Blessing (天官赐福)
Heaven Official's Blessing (Tian Guan Ci Fu) is Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's danmei xianxia web novel, serialized 2017-2018 on Jinjiang, about the god Xie Lian and the ghost king Hua Cheng; adapted into a hit Bilibili donghua and an 8-volume Seven Seas English bestseller.
Heavy Object
Heavy Object (ヘヴィーオブジェクト) is a 20-volume military science fiction light novel series by Kazuma Kamachi, illustrated by Ryou Nagi, published under Dengeki Bunko 2009 to 2021, about soldiers Quenser and Heivia toppling giant war machines called Objects; adapted into a 24-episode 2015–2016 J.C. Staff anime.
Higehiro
Higehiro (Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou.; ひげを剃る。そして女子高生を拾う。) is a five-volume Japanese light novel by Shimesaba and booota about salaryman Yoshida sheltering runaway high schooler Sayu, adapted into a 2021 project No.9 anime.