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High School DxD (ハイスクールD×D)
High School DxD (ハイスクールD×D) is Ichiei Ishibumi and Miyama-Zero's ecchi battle light novel series, 25 main volumes complete since 2018, plus the Shin High School DxD sequel on hiatus, 7.8 million copies sold, and a four-season anime adapting only volumes 1-10.
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.
Hundred (ハンドレッド) (novel series)
Hundred (ハンドレッド) is a Japanese light novel series by Jun Misaki, illustrated by Nekosuke Ōkuma, published in 16 volumes under GA Bunko (2012–2018). A school battle action story about Slayers fighting Savages aboard the ship Little Garden; adapted into a 2016 anime and two-volume manga.
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 Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too (Iseleve) is a Miku light novel about bullied teen Yuuya Tenjō leveling up in a fantasy world through a two-way door; KADOKAWA series with a 2023 Millepensee anime and January 2027 Season 2.
I Got Caught Up in a Hero Summons, but the Other World Was at Peace!
I Got Caught Up in a Hero Summons, but the Other World Was at Peace! (勇者召喚に巻き込まれたけど、異世界は平和でした) is Toudai's isekai light novel, web-serialized from 2016, set in the peaceful world Trinia; Morning Star Award winner with 15 print volumes and a Comp Ace manga licensed by Seven Seas.
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.
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (転生したら第七王子だったので、気ままに魔術を極めます)
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince... (転生したら第七王子だったので、気ままに魔術を極めます) is a Japanese isekai fantasy by Kenkyo na Circle: a dead sorcerer reborn as prince Lloyd studies magic. 8 million copies; manga by Yosuke Kokuzawa; two anime seasons 2024–2025.
I'm in Love with the Villainess (私の推しは悪役令嬢)
I'm in Love with the Villainess (Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou) is a yuri isekai light novel by Inori, serialized 2018–2021 on Shōsetsuka ni Narō, published by GL Bunko, adapted into manga and a 2023 anime, and released in English by Seven Seas.
I'm Quitting Heroing (勇者、辞めます)
I'm Quitting Heroing (勇者、辞めます) is a Quantum fantasy light novel in which the hero Leo joins the demon army he defeated; it won the 2nd Kakuyomu Contest grand prize, spawned an 8-volume manga and a 12-episode 2022 EMT Squared anime.
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level (スライム倒して300年) is a Kisetsu Morita light novel series (SB Creative, GA Bunko, 2016–2026, 30 volumes) about Azusa, a reincarnated witch who reaches level 99 killing slimes; adapted into manga and two anime seasons.
If It's for My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord
If It's for My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord (うちの娘の為ならば、俺はもしかしたら魔王も倒せるかもしれない。) is a CHIROLU fantasy light novel about adventurer Dale adopting the devil girl Latina; web novel 2014-2017, nine Hobby Japan volumes, Hota manga, and a 2019 Maho Film anime.
In Another World with My Smartphone (異世界はスマートフォンとともに)
In Another World with My Smartphone (異世界はスマートフォンとともに。, IseSuma) is a Japanese isekai light novel series by Patora Fuyuhara, begun on Narō in 2013, published by Hobby Japan in 32 volumes, with manga and two anime seasons (2017, 2023).
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 It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
DanMachi (ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか), taglined Familia Myth, is Fujino Omori's GA Bunko light novel series since 2013 about adventurer Bell Cranel in Orario, with a J.C. Staff anime and 17 million copies sold.
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.
Katanagatari (刀語)
Katanagatari (刀語, Sword Tale) is Nisio Isin's 12-volume 2007 Kodansha Box light novel series, one volume monthly, following swordless swordsman Shichika and strategist Togame hunting twelve Deviant Blades in Edo-era Japan; adapted as a 2010 White Fox monthly anime and Vertical omnibus edition.
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.
Kino's Journey (キノの旅)
Kino's Journey (Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World) is Keiichi Sigsawa's light novel series about traveler Kino and Hermes, a talking motorcycle, visiting countries for three days each; 24 volumes since July 2000, 8.2 million copies, anime in 2003 and 2017.
Knight's & Magic (ナイツ&マジック)
Knight's & Magic (ナイツ＆マジック) is a Japanese fantasy mecha isekai series by Hisago Amazake-no: a programmer otaku reincarnated as Ernesti Eschavalier builds and pilots mana-fueled Silhouette Knights; web novel 2010, Hero Bunko light novels 2013, Young Gangan manga, and a 2017 Eight Bit TV anime.
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.
Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (このライトノベルがすごい！)
Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (このライトノベルがすごい！) is an annual guidebook by Takarajimasha ranking the year's best light novels, characters, and illustrators, whose top placements often foreshadow anime adaptations.
KonoSuba
KonoSuba (この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！, Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!) is a Japanese isekai-comedy light novel by Natsume Akatsuki and Kurone Mishima about Kazuma's dysfunctional party with goddess Aqua, wizard Megumin, and crusader Darkness; 17 main volumes, anime from 2016, film, and ENGI season 4 in 2027.
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.
Kyo Kara Maoh! (今日からマ王!)
Kyo Kara Maoh! (今日からマ王!), also known as Maruma, is a Japanese light novel series by Tomo Takabayashi and Temari Matsumoto about Yuri Shibuya, a high schooler flushed into another world and made the 27th demon king of Shin Makoku; adapted into a Studio Deen/NHK anime (2004–2009), manga, games, and a stage musical.
Latna Saga: Survival of a Sword King
Latna Saga: Survival of a Sword King (이계 검왕 생존기, Survival Story of a Sword King in a Fantasy World) is a Korean fantasy webtoon by Soon-Q adapting Lim Kyung-bae's web novel about Hanbin Ryu, stuck 20 years in a bugged tutorial; serialized on KakaoPage since 2019 and Tapas since 2021, with a Studio Pierrot anime announced.