The end of mankind and its doom was right around the corner. Narvas, a giant asteroid, was on the path to colliding with earth. To avoid mankind impending doom, Kiwoo broke through the miraculous odds and  journeyed through the ages of time.... more>>

"...Native Americans?"

However, much to his expectations, Kiwoo arrived in the native lands before the discovery of the New World! For man to survive, civilization needed to develop faster and quicker before the collision of Narvas occurs. Under his guidance, the native land was reborn as an empire of the natives and not as colonial land ruled under eurocentrism. <<less

Iris was born on a rainy day dyed with emptiness, regret, and fond memories. As an android, Iris must obey her master's orders and cater... more>> to her every need, but her creator, Professor Umbrella, wishes for a more intimate and more 'human' relationship with her. To cultivate an organic connection between master and servant, Professor Umbrella helps Iris to develop a sense of identity and pushes her into taking an active role in her own growth. This is a story about a female robot born on a rainy day. This is a story about rainy days. This is a story about how a mechanical maiden born on a rainy day became a soft-hearted and free-willed girl. <<less

The story is centred around a cute android who initially had a happy life with her master who dearly loved her. But she was then... more>> struck by a series of misfortunes and ended up in a robot-equivalent of concentration camp. Through experiencing and witnessing the sufferings towards herself as well as the people/robots around her, she eventually gained a better appreciation of life. <<less

In the distant future, the world was in ice... more>>

Humans live in cryo facilities underground, awaiting for the distant Spring,

Robots manage the facilities

They built a ‘village’ there and lived there.

They dreamed that, one day, they would live together with the ‘Humans’ (Master).

This, is the story of the Ice Country. <<less

My name is Lillie Rivale, 5-years-old.... more>>

When I saw the “Sacred Machines” for the first time, I was so excited that I regained my memories of my past life.

This world was the setting of the otome game I played then, and I became the villainess who becomes the rival of the main character.

… But what I played was the bonus mecha action game. I don’t even know a thing about the main otome game.

No matter what kind of ruinous end awaits me, it doesn’t matter if I become the strongest in the world, second to none!

Father! Train me how to pilot a Sacred Machine!

… Huh? It’s no good because I’m still a young child?? No way~ <<less

Chen Mo a game designer got sent to a parallel world with advance technology but undeveloped game concepts.... more>>

Watch as he redefines the world’s gaming industry with the games he remade from his old world. <<less

Reincarnation insurance is a system that, with the contract taker as recipient, makes use of the Insurance Quanatum to provide a new life after death.... more>>

The insurance premium was paid and all the conditions were settled, yet upon awakening in the new world the opening act was a horrible disaster, immediately losing an arm to a wild beast. On top of that, due to cause unknown, communication through words didn’t get through. That, together with taking along modern Japan’s technology, turned the second life into one full of grim prospects from the very beginning.

In a gloomy dungeon where survival without struggle was impossible, a man who lost his left arm was determined to survive, using present day Japan’s technology to its full extent. Namely, the peak of cybernetics, mechanical limbs and cyber karate. <<less

Qi Yu woke up from a nap and found himself in a world completely different from his own.... more>>

And he became a male zerg!

Qi Yu: Great, I can slack off now.

However, within three days of his transmigration, the Zerg race’s main brain system assigned him a mate.

Qi. Non-Marriage Advocate. Yu: Don’t want to eat soft rice, okay?

It's impossible to eat soft rice with a hard mouth, and as for marital life, don't even think about it. Qi Yu intends to have a good talk with his newly appointed female monarch, preferably reaching an agreement for a harmonious separation.

However, the more they talked, the redder the female monarch's face became, and his gaze grew increasingly shy and hesitant.

Qi Yu: “…”

Later, as he looked at the female monarch lying beside him, Qi Yu sighed deeply in his heart, really fragrant!

—

Mo Yan is the general of the zerg race, known as the walking female zerg template.

At all times, he single-mindedly follows the rules of the female zerg until one day, General Moyan is matched by the main brain to a male zerg.

Then, the template is gone.

Before the match: "Look at General Moyan, that's how a female zerg should behave. If you can be like him, why worry about male zergs not liking you?”

Just after the match: “What’s the use of being a female zerg template? Isn't it just matched to a C grade? S grade matches C grade, and that's it for a lifetime.”

After the couple appeared: “Don't imitate General Moyan. The rules of female zergs and female rulers have been learned by dogs. Which male zerg doesn't have a bunch of female zergs? He's something else, actually monopolizing his own male master.”

Due to his laziness in assessing levels, the S-class male Que Yu has consistently maintained his rank at C-level, prompting him to question: "??? The art of changing faces?”

—

Mo Yan always thought that his own lord simply didn't care about him, until one day when he encountered danger, he watched silently as that familiar figure emerged from the fire.

Mo Yan: I thought my lord at home had a tough mouth but a soft heart, but unexpectedly, he's actually a big shot.

—

[In order to maintain a leisurely life as a salted fish, the ability-powered big shot who struggles hard to earn star coins, Qi Yu] × [Gentle on the outside, but explosively possessive on the inside, Mo Yan] <<less

Last night I woke up without any recollection of what happened to me, just like I was born yesterday.... more>>

But then again, you can’t prove the existence of “past.”

You could have just been born right now and your whole memory was fabricated.

That is what I am feeling right now; lost, confused, and unsure.

So yes, I might have just been born last night, but somehow my “past” is chasing me.

I can’t remember it, but apparently I caused a private aircraft to crash.

Damn, I wish I can just remember something!

My name, I don’t even remember my own name! But why?

Why instead of my own name, I know who is responsible for what happened to me?

That’s not all, I’m not even sure that I am human. Not after what happened today.

I literally stopped rain. No, not like that. I didn’t turn the weather from pouring to sunny, no.

But I, how do I put it…

I made thousands of raindrops cease to fall, suspending them into the air as if gravity don’t work around me.

…

I understand, I think I will have to put an end to this.

My name is ———, let me tell you a story about me. <<less

When the alien Mimics invade, Keiji Kiriya is just one of many recruits shoved into a suit of battle armor called a Jacket and sent... more>> out to kill. Keiji dies on the battlefield, only to be reborn each morning to fight and die again and again. On his 158th iteration, he gets a message from a mysterious ally--the female soldier known as the Full Metal b*tch. Is she the key to Keiji's escape or his final death? <<less

Due to not being able to buy a game helmet, diabolical Li Huailin made a determined effort and made his own game capsule entering into the new online game 《Heart of Glory》. But he didn’t think that he actually got his game character stuck as a bug.... more>>

Other people get experience from fighting monsters, he loses experience from fighting monster; Other people get experience and money from doing quests, not only does he lose experience from doing quests, he even loses money.

Right when he thought that he couldn’t play this game anymore, his character died once and his experience suddenly skyrocketed. And thus he was enlightened…

If you don’t seek death then you won’t die, to level up Li Hailin started his life of desperately seeking death. <<less

In the 21st century, the food blogger Jiang Qiuqiu crossed over to the interstellar era, living modestly.... more>>

To make ends meet, a food anchor named Jiang Jiujiu emerged in the Federal Food Live Broadcasting Zone, attracting numerous wealthy elites and millions of federal fans!

[Shock! The fan ranking of a certain anchor in the food zone is like a press conference of the Federal Central Station!!!]

At the top of the list is Admiral Mo Si, the Blade of the Empire!

Second on the list is His Excellency Jones, the Chief of the Cabinet!

From third to twentieth, gathered are 18 Federal generals!

Everyone: !!!???

—

Originally, Jiang Qiuqiu just wanted to cook to survive, but unexpectedly, she accidentally became famous, joined a group, saved a legion, and picked up a husband.

One day, a short video went viral on the Federal network. In the video, the hottest Federal internet celebrity, Jiang Jiujiu, commanded the imposing and handsome General Mo Si, the Empire’s Blade, who had the power to intimidate the Zerg Queen, to chop vegetables with a knife! And she said: She finally found a man to cook for her.

Countless people were moved by this beautiful love story! <<less

Another World Online is the world's first VR game.... more>>

The protagonist, who was invited by a friend to play the game, ended up taking alchemy and summoning, two unfortunate skills.

However, that's that, and he is going his own way, conquering the world with his exceptional luck and innate talent!

This is the record of the adventures of the man who will one day be known as the Demon King. <<less

Approximately 5,000 years after humanity headed out into the far reaches of space, in the Perseus Arm that was thousands of light-years away from the... more>> Solar System and Earth, laid the Albion Kingdom. The young man who would be later called “Cliff Edge”, Clifford Cuthbert Collingwood, had just joined the Albion Kingdom’s navy as an officer cadet after graduating from its military academy. This is his story. <<less

On the outskirts of the Pleasure City of Midas lies the Ceres special autonomous area, commonly known as the slums. Gang leader Riki, looking for an easy pocket to pick in the nightlife districts, gets caught red-handed…by none other than one of the highest-ranking, golden-haired android elites ruling from the capital Tanagura: the “Blondy” Iason Mink!
By all rights, a Blondy standing at the pinnacle of aristocracy and a slummer should have never crossed paths—their chance encounter marks the beginning of a love twisted by obsession, soon spiraling into a karmic chain of events...... more>>

⬇️ //// About the Japanese novel and anime adaptations ////
⬇️ //// About the English translation ////
⬇️ //// Current translation status ////
⬇️ //// Drama CDs, prequel and side stories ////

//// About the Japanese novel and anime adaptations ////

Originally serialized in the bimonthly magazine Shosetsu June (小説ジュネ) spanning six chapters from December 1986 to October 1987, the novel was released with minor revisions into a hardcover edition in 1990.
This first version of the story received a two-episode/OVA anime adaptation in 1992 and 1994.

Between the years 2001 and 2007, the original story was greatly expanded upon and released in six paperback volumes. After a change of Japanese publisher, two more volumes were released between 2009 and 2010, completing the series (the six aforementioned volumes were released as volumes 1-4 in the newest Japanese edition).
This second version of the story was meant to be adapted into a twelve-episode OVA anime—initially planned to release in 2010—but was postponed to 2012, only to be discontinued after the fourth episode’s release.

//// About the English translation ////

The English paperback expanded edition is made up of eight volumes: the six first volumes (Seibido/Crystal edition) + the two later volumes (#7 and #8 in English, but #5 and #6 in the newest Tokuma/Chara edition).
The change in Japanese publisher led to a change in translator for the English edition between vol1 to 6 and vol7 to 8: it is highly recommended to read the fan translations of #7 and #8 as opposed to reading the licensed edition, due to the massive loss in translation (expect a 50% word count difference between the two).

//// Current translation status of the different editions of the novel (as of April 20th, 2024) ////

. Shosetsu June edition, unlicensed: 2/6 chapters, ongoing fan translation.
. 1990 hardcover edition, unlicensed: 2/6 chapters, ongoing fan translation. An older fan translation had 4/6 chapters translated but the project was dropped.
. 2000’s expanded edition, English licensed: fully translated, complete.

//// Drama CDs, prequel and side stories ////

– The Shosetsu June story was adapted into a drama cassette and a drama CD (Dark Erogenous).
– The expanded story was adapted into three drama CDs (Destiny, Nightmare, Resonance)
– A prequel called Midnight Illusion was serialized in Shosetsu June between December 1992 and April 1993, and released as a hardcover in 1996. 3/6 chapters have been fan-translated into English.
– The 5 side stories have all been fan-translated into English (Kizu/Wound, File-0, Cal’s Sighs, Musk, Illusion Night) and are based on the expanded version of the novel.

Look up online “Ai no Kusabi Master List LiveJournal” to find the links to all the material listed above and more.

[This page was updated as per an anon’s request, all credit goes to the AnK community where credit is due.] <<less

The virtual girl in a smartphone falls in love with her master?!... more>>

In a university laboratory, Nishiki Mamoru helped with the development of an AI with its own will, the “AGI System.” One day, he noticed that his cyberassistant girl – AGI, has evolved into a “Strong AI,” an AI that possessed a will of its own!

Wanting to be useful to her master, AGI debuts as a VTuber in order to cover her master’s living expenses! After that, will her pure thoughts cause various incidents? A heartwarming romcom spun by a pure Virtual Girl!! <<less

“How much is a person willing to pay for strength?”... more>>

The story of a corporate s*ave reborn as a sanwu girl becoming a dark agent.

(sanwu: to have no words, no mood and no facial expression) <<less

Sirens can only have one undying love for one person in their whole life. Humans use this characteristic to emotionally bind the Sirens to human soldiers, forming the world-famous Siren Squad.... more>>

Second Lieutenant Tang Yi’s twin brother, Tang Ya, was one of the captains of the Siren Squad, but died in a battle. Tang Yi was ordered to impersonate Tang Ya to control his brother’s Siren, Mercury, but he was found out just a few days after meeting. In order to protect the life of the Siren and continue to live his dream of being in the Siren Squad, Tang Yi and Mercury begin a happy(?) life in disguise as lovers. <<less

David became a pioneer in the Tiran Kingdom and acquired his own territory, becoming a village chief under the kingdom’s rule.... more>>

Although his land was located in a somewhat remote and harsh environment where crops were difficult to grow, and the village was only inhabited by him, David believed these difficulties could be overcome.

David declared, “My territory is open to all realms and dimensions. I won’t go looking for you; you come to me!” <<less

Endless sky and infinite space, the cosmos isn’t some paradise waiting to be found, it is full of darkness and danger, death and terror of... more>> the great unknown. However, for that glittering swath of blue, we have no fear! For the longevity of men, we have no regrets! Nothing shall stand in our way because it is finally our time, our age! The age of cosmos exploration! <<less

What was originally an ordinary day, suddenly became a historical turning point. Enormous, mysterious Cubes appeared all over the world without warning and as if Judgement Day’s spears, inserted themselves into the blue planet.... more>>

From inside the enormous Cubes, endless streams of monsters gushed out alike raging tides, utterly defeating the unguarded armies of each state in the blink of an eye.

In order for humanity to preserve its final embers, the heads of states issued orders of retreat, to no longer attack the Cubes but rather to cling to remote cities, which they turned into self-sufficient survivor bases and around which they built 100-meter-tall Walls of Life!

Many years later, while bearing the heavy weight of history, the first expeditionary force brought back a world changing piece of information. The Cubes possessed exceedingly high intelligence and they regularly transmitted mission instructions to humans nearby. The mission rewards were incredible.

Since then, humans rushed out of the confines of the walls and once more set foot on the wasteland! <<less

In the era of interstellar wars, each melee mecha fighter would be paired with a long-range sniper mecha fighter to protect each other in battle.... more>>

The sniper mecha master Yan Xueshan (beta) and melee mecha master Arthur (alpha) were such a pair, the two have been partners for six years, eating and living together to develop tacit understanding.

The upcoming showdown was a deadly one.

The day before the final battle.

Yan Xueshan: “Remember to write a farewell letter in advance.”

Arthur said dejectedly: “I have only one regret. If I die this time, I will be a virg*n until I die.”

Yan Xueshan gave a cold hum: “…not interested.”

Arthur pitifully asked, “Master, can you grant me this wish before I die??”

Yan Xueshan: “?”

How absurd.

But when Yan Xueshan thought about it, this was his own life and death comrade-in-arms, chastity counts as p – okay he will agree! !

However, neither of them died in the final battle.

Not only did they become war heroes but Arthur also transformed into the Prince of the Federation.

Arthur took out the marriage application form, only missing a signature, and spoke in a trustworthy tone: “Master, didn’t you say that after the final battle you will retire and get married? Since you helped me fulfill my wish, I will help you fulfill your wish! ”

Yan Xueshan: What seems to be wrong?

Yan Xueshan : … It seemed that something was wrong? <<less

The world champion of the holographic mecha battle game “Warfall” is announced, and Ji Mingzhu claims the throne with an overwhelming dominance, well-deservedly so.... more>>

However, before the trophy could even cool down in his hands, he opens his eyes and finds himself in another world.

Alien invasions, colossal monsters spreading throughout the world, humans forced to retreat to the Twelve Satellite Cities and establish fortified walls for survival.

Self-proclaimed immortal mysterious beings become the rulers, overlooking all beings from their sky cities.

Complex belief systems, hidden forces at work, intelligent AIs coexisting with humans, and people struggling to survive in a shattered prosperity…

And he, not only devoid of the memories of his original self, but upon opening his eyes, he is tasked with a dangerous mission of hostage rescue…

Ji Mingzhu: Well, it seems like I’m in for a rough ride.

When the battles approach, Ji Mingzhu sits inside the mecha and gazes at the c*ckpit filled with intricate circuits and control buttons.

Ji Mingzhu: It looks somewhat familiar.

Ji Mingzhu: …Isn’t this the interface from “Warfall”?

Question: When you suddenly find yourself in a world overrun by monsters after winning an eSports championship, facing a deadly start with no knowledge other than gaming, how do you deal with the perilous situation of being surrounded by wolves?

The young man sits in the Titan mecha, known as the “God of Mortals,” and loosens his gloves, skillfully manipulating the complex buttons above.

Then, under his control, the hundred-meter-tall Titan rushes towards the alien creatures, with the power core emitting a deafening hum, alloy blades tearing through the clouds like lightning, firepower systems pushed to the limit, and explosions and flames engulfing the Titan, resembling an ancient deity, its immense power eclipsing the sky.

Ji Mingzhu: Thanks for the invitation, but I think we can crank up the intensity a bit more.

…

PS:

1. This story leans towards the plot and has a minimal focus on romantic relationships. Please be aware if that’s not your preference.

2. In the original world of “Warfall,” the c*ckpit design is semi-holographic, allowing the protagonist to quickly adapt to operating a real mecha. This will be explained in the story.

Content tags: Mecha, Action-packed, Upgrade progression, Outlandish ideas

Protagonist: Ji Nianzhu

One-sentence summary: Esports and mecha, not quite the same thing.

Theme: Forge ahead with courage, fear nothing.

The holographic mecha battle game “Warfall” crowns its world champion, Ji Mingzhu, with a sweeping victory. However, before he can even warm the trophy in his hands, he opens his eyes and finds himself in another world. Dangerous creatures, intricate belief systems, hidden forces at play, intelligent AI coexisting with humans, and people struggling to survive in a shattered prosperity… The secrets of this world gradually unravel, with danger and the unknown awaiting him on the horizon.

The fusion of a profound mechanical aesthetic and a sense of the future, a magnificent and dazzling world setting, and a complex intertwining plot… This story is intricately crafted, unique in its approach, offering moments of both sorrow and joy. With twists and turns in the narrative, it captivates readers and is worth a read. <<less

After being reborn twice, Jiang Chen discovered that the tragic death of the first life was not an accident, but a meticulous design for the sake of never ending troubles.... more>>

The protagonist of “Life of Domination” wears the “best choice system”. In the delivery room, the system gives him two choices: “ordinary biological parents” and “rich non-biological parents”.

The protagonist chooses without hesitation.

So , the system secretly exchanged Jiang Chen and the protagonist, and the life after that was turned upside down.

The protagonist relying on the system in his hand, went all the way from a scholar to a crocodile, inheriting the family business, a complete life winner.

Jiang Chen, on the other hand, had to give up his original dream and graduate early to earn money.

One hundred years after the star calendar, the scientific research boss Jiang Chen woke up and returned to his second year of high school. His father was disabled in a car accident, and his mother carried all the heavy burdens, but did not complain to him at all.

Jiang Chen did not choose to find his biological parents first, but made a breakthrough by himself with the memories of his previous life and the knowledge he had learned in his previous life.

In a word: Professor Jiang, a man who can tear apart the system plug-in with his bare hands. <<less

After Lu Mo transmigrated into a Zerg novel, he was asked to play a cannon fodder male zerg and to never act OOC.... more>>

The original owner was ruthless, had a low IQ, and was very lazy!

Lu Mo executed each request ruthlessly, and after looking at the female’s increasingly numb face, his heart was full of guilt and pain.

I’m really sorry that you met a scum like me!!!

Previously, he had thought the female zerg already had a broken heart and had woken up from his dream; that from then on, he would give up his illusions, face reality, and become a calm and rational zerg. Although Lu Mo’s heart ached, he was still very dedicated to his work and would never be soft hearted.

But when the female zerg rolled around the room while holding a quilt and calling for him, red-faced—Lu Mo couldn’t help but feel a thud in his heart.

What the hell! How could this be!

__

Ling had never seen such a strange male zerg.

The male said that he hated him, but gave him an egg.

The male cursed him for being weak and useless, but gave him freedom.

The male never said that he loved him, but he never glanced at other females.

Ling was confused and at loss.

His friend slammed the table: Wasn’t this just being tsundere?!

Ling had a sudden realization!

That’s it!

The male master was indeed a very good zerg.

Three years later.

Lu Mo looked at Ling with a despairing expression : “Whatever. Just destroy it, hurry up. ”

So weird! How did his scum setting collapse!!!

Gong who is mistaken for a tsundere X Shou who is really a yandere but doesn’t know it. <<less