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

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction.... more>>

As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world! <<less

High school student Mikoshiba Ryouma was summoned to a different world for the sake of helping his summoner wage wars. Sensing the malice from the... more>> one who summoned him, he reacted by killing the summoner, one of the most important people in the empire. After the escape, he rescues a pair of twin sisters from the hands of bandits. The sisters who can use magic, swear to serve him as subordinates. Thus, Ryouma begins his journey on the path of the supreme ruler. <<less

It was the bond between humans and humanoids that changed the world.
The Non-fiction Novel "No Collar: Part One" won a literary award. What is... more>> the thought behind the Afterword? <<less

The man who must be killed. ... more>>

The woman with suspicious intentions.

❄❄❄

“I missed you.

To the point where I was desperate enough to find you and kill you with my own hands. Even though you tried to take my life, I couldn’t forget you. I was ready to sacrifice myself to find you. At least then I could see your face while I’m dying in your arms. I don’t think I’ll ever be ready to lose you.

Because I… I love you.”

❄❄❄

Myung, a patriotic spy vowing to avenge the death of her beloved brother, approaches Ryuta Ichikawa as the only daughter of a wealthy Japanese businessman. Before luring Takahiro Ichikawa and his son (Ryuta) to death, Myung must seduce Ryuta in order to obtain information for the patriots. Despite her clumsy and blantant approaches, Ryuta starts to develop a profound interest towards the woman. <<less

Jaehyun thought that even third-rate movies would be better than his own life.
His father, who brought him into this world at the age of 15, and his siblings who had different mothers.
The times he struggled to escape from that man.
But now, an even more dramatic plot has been added.... more>>

"Accept it, and reflect upon it. Over what's been going on."

The lost memories of the past two years.
To Jaehyun who tries to revive the things that he missed,
The things he couldn't understand...… began to emerge.

'It would be nice if you were really pregnant.'
'It really is a shame to let all of this pass...….’
'What should I do with you?'

It was definitely a voice he knew.
From the eloquent and dignified speech, to that soft, yet deep somber tone...….
It's definitely...

"Long time no see? Has it been two years for you?"
“…….”
“Congratulations on coming back, Seo Jaehyun. Let's start again. Who will win this time?”

Seo Junghyuk, he's returned. <<less

During their sophomore year, the entire college was abuzz with the news that the two most attractive individuals on campus were now a couple. What surprised everyone even more was that they were both of the same gender, both Omegas.... more>>

One was the enigmatic and intimidating Liang Yan, while the other was the dreamy heartthrob that many yearned for, Ji Qiu.

In response, the Alpha population across the campus was in an uproar —”Damn! What the hell?”

Then, one day, a curious bystander noticed that Liang Yan’s belly seemed to be slightly rounded.

#Campus Chronicles: Love That Defies Convention -Those unconventional emotions were bound to end in tragedy!#

#Liang Yan’s Pregnancy: Was It a Result of Alpha’s Coercion or Omega’s Indulgence?#

#Who betrayed whom?!#

Time passed, and people witnessed Liang Yan, despite his pregnancy, confronting Ji Qiu in a corner of the campus field and giving him a thorough beating. Surprisingly, Ji Qiu didn’t fight back or retort!

But what no one heard was…

Ji Qiu looking pitiful: “Wuwuwu, Wife, I won’t pretend to be an Omega anymore!”

Liang Yan rolling up his sleeves: “I will beat you up no matter what day it is!*”

Drama queen Alpha in pursuit X the elegant Omega in high demand.

One-Line Synopsis: Don’t know how to act like an Omega? Let me teach you.

* 打你不挑日子 (dǎ nǐ bù tiāo rìzi) is a Chinese internet slang phrase that literally translates to “I won’t choose a specific day to beat you up.” It is often used humorously or playfully to imply that someone is ready to take action or confront someone without any hesitation or delay. <<less

Ibuki Hiiragi (Masaki Suda) is an art teacher at Kaio High School for two years, who then became Class 3-A's substitute homeroom teacher 6 months prior to the plot. ... more>>

Ten days before the students' graduation, on March 1, Ibuki gathers all his students to attend the homeroom for an important announcement: from that day onwards, everyone in his class is his hostages.

After convincing his students that his threat is real by bombing the hallway, thus closing them off from the rest of the school, he then assigns them a series of tasks to uncover the real culprit behind the su*cide of their classmate Reina Kageyama.
Each day begins with him announcing the tasks, and for each time they fail to do so, someone in their class will die.

With the threat of death hanging above them (literally as he set up bombs everywhere in the school, including the ceiling of their classroom), Class 3-A is now forced to contemplate their interactions with Reina and how it would shed more light on her death, with Ibuki watching everything unfold as he completes his ultimate goal.

Actually Hiragi teacher has pancreatic cancer and less than 1 year lifespan. <<less

The world is shrouded in radioactive dust, descendants of ancient gods hunt mankind as mutant creatures run rampant all while bizarre existences emerge from unknown depths. ... more>>

The alliance of humanity has long ago fallen apart, suffering, poverty and death nibble away like maggots at the remaining human souls.

Li Mu awakens from the distant past and discovers that he too possesses the power of the ancient gods.

Before him, there are two paths: one is to soar high above the heavens, overlooking the changes of the world among other ancient gods, and the other is to light the forge, strike the hammer of battle and completely change the world. <<less

She is a bone sculptor, also known as a bone refiner. In her hands, bones can turn into a vessel, tool, accessory, or a powerful weapon with a bone spirit. She is a skeleton; capable of pretending to be dead, frighten ghosts, kill monsters, seduce humans, and stabilize the crowd.... more>>

An Yi: I am the Skeleton King.

Milos: My mission is to push down the skeleton king. <<less

Himeno Eri was a 28 years old woman who was familiar with historical clothing due to her growing love for Gothic Fashion. ... more>>

On her trip to Germany, she got lost in another world at the goth festival she participated in.

She mistook a muscular grave keeper that she met as a festival participant. Letting her guard down, the place he brought her was an eerie graveyard…

On the other hand, Toden, the Grave keeper, had mistaken the lady in a pretty dress who suddenly appeared in front of him as a noble daughter. He swore absolute obedience and served her from his heart, yet Eri was completely oblivious to it.

The two, who couldn’t communicate at all, seek help from Scutt, the High Librarian who could speak all languages. But instead, Eri was told “You are in another world, and the s*ave of Toden.”

With the help of a grave keeper who never broke his obedience to Eri and a librarian who was always taking care of her, she began her life in another world where she didn’t know whether it was in easy mode or hard mode. <<less

A decision can destroy the sun, moon and stars. A finger can kill the Heavenly Overlord. While chatting, the Heaven and ten worlds can be annihilated. ... more>>

A poor little kid walks out from a remote mountain area while holding the Nine Dragons and the Incredible Cauldron. With a control over the time and space eternally, he embarks on the Path to God where he defies the odds of the boundless universe gaudily by fighting against royalty and clashing with the legendary generation. <<less

This is a mystery short story about an age-old case

Infuriating bosses get what’s coming to them! The crusade of a reincarnated all-powerful mage... more>>

Newly appointed Imperial General Hezen-Heim is exiled to the frontlines due to his commoner origins.

There, he finds that his superiors are nothing but:

[Scum officers who abuse their subordinates’ achievements]
[Wicked subordinates who bully those below them]
[Opportunistic higher-ups who are incapable of doing anything]
“What lofty…arrogance.” <<less

Lynn has never had an easy life. A beautiful girl with pale silver hair resembling that of the Empire’s princess, she is sold to work... more>> in the Dukedom of Ereuputh. Elizabeth, the duke’s daughter, harbors jealousy towards the princess and takes pleasure in causing Lynn to suffer. Despite enduring in silence, Lynn’s life takes a turn when Martin, the young master of the dukedom, returns. He shows her kindness and she falls for him, knowing that it will only lead to heartbreak. Unable to resist, Lynn shares a passionate night with him, unaware that Martin is not the kind boy she used to know. For he’s had a taste of her, and he will never let her go… <<less

“Time spent with cats is never wasted.”... more>>

Friendly reminder: Before reading the full text, do not look at the comments.

The title comes from T.S. Eliot, "The Naming of Cats." <<less

It’s the end of the world as humanity knew it.... more>>

It’s a time where humans and humanoids co-existed.

A group of elite “phantoms” are sent out on a retrieval mission. The team is tasked with retrieving a stolen parcel. The team with a 100% success rate easily retrieves their mission and completes their mission, or did they…?

Insentient humanoids are humanity’s creation. Their task is to obey humanity’s commands. Humans no longer need to shed blood on the battlefield henceforward. Humanoids took their place on the brutal battlefield. Humans were safe in the rear, or were they…? <<less

The world’s strongest wizard uses his magical power to start a business in his 30’s, but the source of magical power has disappeared from the world and people can no longer use magic!?... more>>

Robbed of their spells, the wizards can do nothing but despair.

Naturally, Keisuke’ Yokoi’s company which relied on magic went bankrupt …

Alone, betrayed, and abandoned by both his employees and his partner companies, all that remains is the mascot character Lulurun and the robot he was developing, the 1/60th scale figure that moves with magical power “Mobile Magic Knight Excaliburn.”

With emptiness in his heart, Yokoi Keisuke, is alone at the crossroads outside of his empty office. On his way home, he is stabbed by an unexpected person with a knife and is doomed!!

Betrayed by both people and the world, Yokoi Keisuke hears the voice of the mascot character Lulurun as he is dying for some reason…

“It’ll be fine, just leave it to Lulurun.”

He loses consciousness and when he comes to, he finds himself in a strange world.

This was a dreamlike place full of magical power where he could use his spells again.

In this new world, Yokoi Keisuke vows to revive his dream now that it’s in reach once more, but he feels a terrible sense of discomfort in his body.

For some reason, his body was the company’s mascot character, “Lulurun”!!

While suffering from his changed appearance and problematic employees…

Yokoi Keisuke reboots (or rather starts) a business in another world.

A Battle Fantasy Romantic Comedy weaved with magical girls, companies, machines, and swords <<less

Ever long has young nobleman Rolf Buckmann dreamt of knighthood, losing himself in stories of endless errantry and grand gallantry. But that dream seemed ever a dream when his life came crashing down—upon the rite of the Roun of Orisons, Rolf was met with silence from all-goddess Yoná, Most Divine, and thus spurned of Her gift of odyl: the spring of magick strength, to all of whom heretofore were graced.... more>>

Branded as an aberration and heretic both, Rolf leaves his scornful family and embarks on a tortured path to knighthood, along with Emilie Mernesse, his beloved and now formerly betrothed. Together, they navigate a society mired in cruelty and contradiction, and find themselves faced with dilemmas that threaten to upturn their lives forevermore. <<less

He was the most outstanding knight in the church, with great strength and absolute loyalty. He could perfectly execute every task. Until one day, he killed a succubus...
He did not expect that this succubus not only did not die but, in some way, parasitized onto his own body...
His body assimilated with this succubus, transforming into her likeness...
After that, his stomach would often grow hungry, even with the strongest will of a knight, he could not resist this hunger...... more>>

Whenever this happened, the voice of the succubus would echo in her mind: 【My dear knight, you have become a mature succubus～ go obediently hunt～】
"Grr... You can forget about it! I would rather die!"
【You really are not obedient, well, there's nothing I can do about it～】

Despite the knight's desperate resistance, she still could not resist the succubus within her controlling the body to do things against her faith. <<less

(A humorous and cute passage)... more>>

Despite being a nobody dressed in second-hand clothes and often unlucky, Chu Yu had a powerful advantage that made her feel great.

The male protagonist in the original book, Long Aotian, was currently illiterate. By becoming his junior sister, Chu Yu could benefit from his luck and extend her lifespan.

Meanwhile, the villain in the original book, who would eventually become the Demon Emperor, was currently just a foolish youngster who wanted to cause chaos in the world of cultivation. By tricking him into becoming her senior brother, Chu Yu could also benefit from his connections in the demon realm.

However, due to some unexpected events, Chu Yu found herself bound to a blood oath with the tragic cannon fodder of the original story. There was a hint of ambiguity in their relationship. He is incredibly attractive and would often say things like “I guard my body like a piece of jade, pure and untainted.”

Chu Yu nodded in agreement and replied, “Yes, I will always remember my mission and never forget my original intention!”

She worked hard to persuade him to join her in making their sect stronger and more powerful.

*

Since he was born, Pei Xingzhi had been entrusted with great responsibilities by his family. At the age of three, he started practicing with a sword regardless of the harsh winter weather, and he became well-versed in various types of literature.

At the age of sixteen, Pei Xingzhi became the next head of the Pei family. He was as fierce as the morning sun, with a sturdy and upright posture. He could easily defeat many talented individuals and was about to become the next Holy Son of the Ye Continent.

But he never expected that everything was a lie. His background was fake, his education was fake, and he was only a tool to be used for gaining power and influence.

When he was close to death, Pei Xingzhi pulled on the black collar around his neck, which he had worn since he was a child. He realized that it was not a protective talisman but a soul-breaking curse. Once he removed it, his soul would disappear.

He looked down in shame and muttered, “So they raised me like a dog, a dog that would bite people.”

A warm hand touched his collar, and a young girl said, “Brother, your collar is quite stylish! It’s really popular now!”

“Brother, I made ten thousand of these collars overnight and sold them at the Daoist s*x shop for one thousand spirit stones each! Everyone wants one!”

“Oh, and one more thing, Brother. I really like this collar. It’s forbidden and exciting, and it matches your fair skin perfectly. You look so handsome with it on!”

Pei Xingzhi remained silent.

(This is a passage about the journey of four silly friends who have been inseparable since they met. It features a lively and clever girl from a parallel world and a cold and melancholic male protagonist known as the “bitter melon spirit.”)

(The synopsis has been significantly modified, and if you don’t like it, you can put it away!) <<less

Dawon, a Santa Claus from the Korean branch, pays a large sum of money to have his own Rudolph and visits the Korean branch of Donor with a heavy heart. However, what Dawon found there was Korn, a fawn born without a leg.... more>>

Korn, who was scheduled to be euthanized because he was born without a leg, is given an unexpected new life thanks to Dawon, as he is used as collateral until another deer is sold to him. However, Dawon treats Korn coldly, not to mention the zero possibility of Korn becoming his Rudolph since he can't walk alone unless someone helps him, so he has no hope...

This is the struggle of the three-legged deer, Korn, to become the Rudolph of Dawon. <<less

Between a relationship with love but without s*x and a marriage with s*x but without love, which would you choose?... more>>

In this story, buried deep within the annals of Song Dynasty history, the Emperor’s beloved daughter chose the former.

In the eyes of Censor Sima Guang and the rest, the story’s female lead “doesn’t respect the teachings of her elders and doesn’t know the meaning of virtue. She acts as she pleases, absolutely fearless. She has frequently disobeyed her Royal Father’s orders and disgraced her husband’s family’s ancestors,” while the male lead “doesn’t keep to his station. His sinful crimes have grown as tall as a mountain. He should be publically executed.” Their universally shocking and immoral love is hidden within the criticism of these moral articles.

“Mistaken meeting, on Taoyuan Road.
A hazy sunset covered thousands of miles.
My lord is leaving and I can’t make him stay.
Under the autumn moon, a spring breeze blows.
The peach blossom petals scatter like red rain.
The face I long for has disappeared from view.”

– Collection of Musings, Second Work, Taoyuan, Tang Dynasty – Anonymous

Please note: Each raw chapter is naturally divided into parts, and each part is essentially a full chapter in itself. <<less

To oppose the deceitful world and save the lonesome princess—the young man raises the flag of rebellion.... more>>

The Anti-vampire Combat Automata, “Byakudanshiki”—the five siblings created by the genius machinist from the Principality of Helweiz, Professor Byakudan, were the heroes to save Europe from the invasion by the vampire army…… or so, they were supposed to be.
The “failed unit”, Minazuki the Sixth, wakes up after ten years to confront a reality that stupefied him.
His five siblings had their names engraved in history as “Carnage Automata” due to a rampage incident which was never supposed to occur.
Moreover, the Grand Duke signed a peace treaty with the Vampire Lord that turned the Principality into the only Republic in the world where humans and vampires live as equals.
Through the encounters with the daughter of the deceased professor, Kanon, and the Vampire Princess, Rita, Minazuki gradually gets used to this new “everyday”.
However, the curtain rises when the creeping tendrils of conspiracies entwines around him and the girls.

The Rebellio of the Machina starts now—. <<less

Shade, with his blond hair and blue eyes, was not recognized as royalty because of his foreign appearance.... more>>

One night, when he visited his half-brother, Crown Prince Jihad, to attend to his duties, he was pursued by Jihad, who was supposed to hate Shade― <<less