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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 Executioner and Her Way of Life (処刑少女の生きる道)
The Executioner and Her Way of Life (処刑少女の生きる道, Shokei Shōjo no Virgin Road) is a GA Bunko light novel by Mato Sato and nilitsu, 2018 GA Bunko Award Grand Prize winner, with a 2022 twelve-episode anime and a seven-volume manga.
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 Garden of Sinners
The Garden of Sinners (空の境界, Kara no Kyōkai) is Kinoko Nasu's 1998 dark urban-fantasy novel series with Takashi Takeuchi illustrations, adapted by ufotable into seven theatrical films from December 2007, starring Shiki Ryōgi and her Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.
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 Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest
The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest is a Japanese light novel series by Kagekinoko, following the healer Raust, expelled as useless but secretly top-class.
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 Irregular at Magic High School (魔法科高校の劣等生)
The Irregular at Magic High School (魔法科高校の劣等生) is Tsutomu Satou's Dengeki Bunko light novel series about siblings Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba at a magic high school; 33 main volumes plus sequels, over 30 million copies, and a large anime and game franchise.
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 New Gate (novel series)
The New Gate is an isekai novel series by Shinogi Kazanami about Shin, a VRMMO player sent 500 years into the game world, adapted into a 2024 anime.
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou (さくら荘のペットな彼女)
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou (さくら荘のペットな彼女) is a Dengeki Bunko light novel series by Hajime Kamoshida, adapted into a 2012 24-episode J.C.STAFF anime directed by Atsuko Ishizuka.
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 Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (夏へのトンネル、さよならの出口)
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (夏へのトンネル、さよならの出口) is Mei Hachimoku's 2019 debut light novel about the wish-granting, aging Urashima Tunnel, adapted into a 2022 CLAP anime film directed by Tomohisa Taguchi.
The Unaware Atelier Master
The Unaware Atelier Master (勘違いの工房主), also known as Kanchigai no Atelier Meister, is a Japanese fantasy light novel by Yōsuke Tokino about Kurt Rockhans, expelled from a hero party for lowest combat rank but SSS in all other skills, adapted into a 2025 EMT Squared anime with a second season announced.
The Water Magician (水属性の魔法使い) (novel series)
The Water Magician (水属性の魔法使い) is a Japanese isekai fantasy light novel series by Tadashi Kubō, serialized on Shōsetsuka ni Narō from 2020 and published by TO Books from 2021, about reincarnated water mage Ryo; it has manga, junior, and 2025 TBS anime adaptations.
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.
Though I Am an Inept Villainess
Though I Am an Inept Villainess (Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga) is a Japanese light novel series by Satsuki Nakamura, illustrated by Kana Yuki, about Kou Reirin and Shu Keigetsu swapping bodies in the Maiden Court; adapted into manga and a 2026 Doga Kobo anime.
Toradora! (とらドラ!)
Toradora! (とらドラ!) is a 2006 Dengeki Bunko light novel series by Yuyuko Takemiya and Yasu about Ryuuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka, adapted into a 25-episode 2008 anime and a Dengeki Daioh manga, with a different anime ending.
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.
Trinity Blood (トリニティ・ブラッド)
Trinity Blood (トリニティ・ブラッド) is Sunao Yoshida's unfinished light novel series of post-Armageddon vampire-human war, completed by Kentaro Yasui, adapted into a 2005 GONZO anime and a 21-volume Kiyo Kyujyo manga.
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.
Tsurune
Tsurune (Tsurune: Kazemai Kōkō Kyūdō-bu) is a Japanese light novel series by Kotoko Ayano about a high school kyudo club, published by Kyoto Animation and adapted into a television anime.
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.