Even in the future, all the advances and innovation in the world can’t change the dynamics of the school playground. And for Haruyuki Arita, a... more>> fat kid in junior high, that means he’s destined to always be at the bottom of the food chain, prime pickings for the school bullies. But when he encounters the beautiful Kuroyukihime, an avatar in the virtual world where he relaxes, Haruyuki’s life is turned on its head as he dives into Brain Burst, a mysterious computer program, and the Accelerated World with her help. And it’s in the Accel World that Haruyuki casts off his depressing reality and takes hold of the chance to become a Burst Linker, a knight to protect his princess! <<less

Ling Xiaowen showed great courage on his way home from school and stood up for justice by giving three misbehaving children who were bullying a "dwarf" a good lesson. To repay Ling Xiaowen's kindness, the "dwarf" secretly followed him and gave him a "Universal God Ball" as a gift.... more>>

As it turned out, this "dwarf" was the grandson of the renowned inventor Tesla, who lived a hundred years ago. When Tesla passed away, extraterrestrials stole his brain cells and used advanced technology to resurrect him to serve them, strictly forbidding him from leaving. However, he still cared deeply for Earth and instructed his grandson to secretly come to the "human world" and give his treasure to a "good person" on Earth, hoping that this person would comprehend the true meaning while "playing" and contribute to the advancement of human technology.

This "God Ball," known as the Electric Light Fireball to humans, is a mysterious natural phenomenon. Apart from Tesla, no one has succeeded in creating it.

From then on, Ling Xiaowen and the God Ball were inseparable, and they "played" together, experiencing the joy of youth. Throughout his growth process, they encountered countless extraordinary and mind-boggling stories. <<less

The life story of Gun Choi going towards being the best pitcher in the baseball Major League.

There’s SAS in Great Britain, CIA in the USA. In Huaxia, there’s Dragon Division, known as the mysterious power of the East.... more>>

When a soldier that originally failed to be selected to join, appeared on the Dragon Division’s list again, no one noticed, that this inconspicuous and humble looking guy was actually the Dragon King of the division, the one that’s most difficult to deal with.

He was a man, whose appearance gave every one existential crisis, including a fly that was consecutively caught by him with a pair of chopsticks.

Of course, this story is hilarious as well.

[Shen Yao laughed. “You think I would help you? For what reason?”

Xu Cheng sighed. “Shen Yao, to be honest, you are really pretty.”

“Humph.” Shen Yao snorted coldly, “Can you elaborate on that for me?”

“I don’t know how to get into details, but I can only say that when I accidentally tore your skirt today, I got a boner.” ] <<less

Talent, appearance, power.... more>>

No matter how hard I try, I can't beat the people born with these things.

But, within this dungeon, I can overcome them. <<less

Extinguishing stars with a breath, melting everything with scorching vision, capable of dragging planets barehanded, and traversing the stars with a physical body...... more>>

This is a man who possesses an iron body, is the god among men, the savior of miracles, the torch of the Dark Era, and many other titles. He is also the enigmatic founder of the Infinite Alliance, a superhuman organization shrouded in mystery.

Jiang Bei, the mastermind behind this string of titles, says something you might find hard to believe: "In the beginning, I only wanted to extend my life because I was on the verge of death." <<less

“If you had E-class or F-class skills, history would have changed.”... more>>

Jeong Si-Woo, a hero who has everything except ability.

Then the world gave him unlimited power. <<less

In the post-apocalyptic age, men were damned.... more>>

On a fateful day, one ordinary man found a black mystical crystal in a mine.
The crystal gave him the opportunity to change his life forever.

Could he escape from his predetermined fate and create a destiny for himself? <<less

Betrayed by his lover and abandoned by mankind, the race he saved, Rohen gave up all hopes in life.... more>>

Returning to the past, he laid down his sword and allowed the world to perish as he stood in the side. Just as man turned his back on him, he, too, will do the same.

This was his pledge.

But, his view changes little by little when he meets a girl wielding the same scars as him.

She changes him… heals his broken scar without notice.

***

Looking at Rohen, his body torn and mangled, she burst into tears and asked, “Why… why didn’t you run away?”

He heard her sweet voice. It calmed him. She protected him.

Rohen laughed. “Because you’re here.” <<less

High school student, Ryoi Takashi, plays a VRMMO, Al Gate Online as a samurai, he was then blown into a world that is similar to... more>> Al Gate Online. An elf hero has decided to become his family, with a pet wolf, he can have adventures with the woman swordsman, while holding modern knowledge, it’s his story of wandering in a different world. <<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

A story about another parallel universe located in Akihabara, Tokyo as well, where it is not that developed at fields of ACG (animation, comic and... more>> game), Maid Cafe, Music, Literary, Entertainment, etc. One day the man of this story, named “Tatsuya Hayashi”, found himself caught by a Smartphone App, which is called “Pioneer System”, and he became the ”Feudal Lord” of Akiharaba both in the App world and real life. Here comes our man and his friends, who became pioneer heros by continues efforts… <<less

Akikan (”Empty Can”) is the unlikely story of high school boy Kazuichi Souda, whose can of melon soda magically transforms into a human girl. More... more>> "akikan" girls begin appearing, each of them needing to be infused with carbon dioxide from their respective drink types to survive. The akikans were created as part of the 'Akikan Elect' to determine whether steel cans or aluminium cans are superior. The akikans must battle each other until only the strongest type is left standing. <<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

Himuro Suzuha, the student council president who is a perfect model student, but has high pressure and a small talk personality. Vice president Tajima Aito, who has feelings for her, can one day hear the "true feelings" hidden behind her words! Suzuha's true intentions—that was how harsh and harsh her attitude and poisonous tongue were all in front of her, and she was completely in love with Aito! Aito was happy to know that they had both feelings. If you know the answer, a happy ending is an easy win! ... more>>

So I made a confession at once, but…

I was rejected!? <<less

Aldred, the leader of a kingdom’s A-ranked party,『Black Silver』, has accomplished the task of slaying a dragon. However, he who has pursued strength his whole life has lost sight of his goal from taking down a monster of the strongest species. As he worried about what to do next in his life, it was the scenery of Nordende that popped up in his mind; A rural village by the countryside, full of natural beauty, which he only visited once during a quest in the past.... more>>

After declaring the disbandment of his party, he heads towards Nordende for a comfortable, relaxing life. <<less

An unknown reporter, Se Cai receives a gaming system called, Eye for News through an accident. The system allows him to trade skills and items... more>> that furbish his reporting skills. Follow on his assignments as he exposes nationwide conspiracies, records heroic profiles, expatiates public dissent, and uncovers administrative corruption. However, his most difficult assignment of all remains the navigation between the women that occupy his life… <<less

tr*sh mocked by all? A pathetic despised by all?... more>>

He, Lu Yun, a humble soul transmigrated to the land of the Sacred Wilderness, is now a different man! This accident he endures brings him a new opportunity, a new life, and a chance to rise to be an unparalleled master of martial arts.

Lu Yun: “I am unparalleled because of my invincible power!”

Join Lu Yun in his journey to the pinnacle of martial arts, and explore all the legendary weapons and ferocious monsters as well as the power struggles among sects. <<less

Hiding away from the world, artist Eun-seok, who paints like a recluse, suddenly finds himself transported back ten years at the very moment when his... more>> wife and daughter had yet to meet their tragic end. <<less

In the spring of 1998, Kouichi Sakakibara transfers to Yomiyama North Middle School. In class, he develops a sense of unease as he notices that... more>> the people around him act like they’re walking on eggshells, and students and teachers alike seem frightened. As a chain of horrific deaths begin to unfold around him, he comes to discover that he has been placed in the cursed Class 3 in which the student body head count is always one more than expected. Class 3 is haunted by a vengeful spirit responsible for gruesome deaths in an effort to satisfy its spite. To stop the vicious cycle gripping his new school, Kouichi decides to get to the bottom of the curse, but is he prepared for the horror that lies ahead…? <<less

Another Frontier Online is a full immersion VRMMORPG focused on swords and magic.
A system in which teams of players fight each other called "Clan Warfare" was implemented in a major update half a year ago.... more>>

Hayato, who only has production skills, was expelled from his clan for not being able to fight.
Hayato decided to create his own clan, and not being able to capture the attention of any player, he realizes that he can use NPCs (non-player characters) with high performance AI as members of his clan.

Will he be able to win the 100 million yen grand prize? <<less

He shall call forth the bone dragon! Summon the lich and the grim reaper! Li Jiayu, the dark summoner, has been reborn and everything returned to the moment before the outbreak of the devastating apocalypse.... more>>

Spaces tremble violently and dimensional cracks connected to various worlds appear! In an instant, never-seen-before civilizations invade our homeland. Insects the size of humans and walking corpses sweep through Earth in legions. An imminent crisis is approaching humanity and billions of human lives are at risk!

In regards to Li Jiayu's uncorrupted soul, his summons shall no longer be limited to creatures which lurk in the darkness. They will also include the entities that bask in the light.

Under the lingering shadow of death, he vows to prevent a repeat of past tragedies!

Struggling within the exhausting apocalyptic world, he chooses to trudge on the bloody path of slaughter.

Walking hand in hand with death, he no longer lives under the cold embrace of the darkness. He shall embark on the bright path towards glory.

'This is an opportunity to make a comeback... I will put everything on the line to right the wrongs and to protect the loved ones that were once lost.’ <<less

Ichiro Sato formerly suffered from a case of youthful delusions of fantasy and grandeur, which caused him to be bullied throughout middle school. Now in... more>> high school, he strives to be a normal student. Unfortunately, his teacher has entrusted him with the care of a girl with a similar case of delusions. <<less

One day, a button appeared in front of me.... more>>

– Auto hunting by pressing a button. <<less

Douglas is an adventurer who uses an axe as a weapon, a very serious and hard-working man who has lived an unrewarding life. One day... more>> he is betrayed by his teammates in the depths of a dungeon, and almost loses his life. In the midst of his despair, he finds an axe, a fearsome weapon with mythical power. After this great find, his life changes drastically from that day on. He becomes a man loved and adored by three beautiful girls. The forty year old adventurer begins a journey to become a hero to be envied by all. <<less