Interesting stuff I'm keeping an eye on for updates (Not in order)

Sharing several years of my reading experience.... more>>

I was slowly creating this list for about a year. When I've got nothing else to do I was gradually expanding it and that's the result.

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To make it more descriptive and clarify some things I've put what I consider the main focus of the story under the 'Main Tags' line.

I've also added some comments to express what I thought about most novels that I've read.
As a bonus I've thrown out here some things that people look for or try to avoid like romance and mentioned similar titles that I've read myself.

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Tags' explanation:

Mature:
FL - foul language, G - gore, E - ero elements.

Romance:

'No Romance' - nothing worth mentioning/mc is a loner, No Romance(?) - I haven't seen any, 'Romance' - only 1 heroine, Yanderes - self-explanatory, Harem - if MC is in CONFIRMED relationships with
several love interests, not a japanese useless one.

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'My reading progress' line is a show of my 'sincerity'. At least I know what I'm talking about cause I've read it till cXXX.

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Rating:

10/10 - Perfection (for me).

9/10 - Not 10/10 but pretty close.

8/10 - Something good/worth reading

7/10 - Readable

6/10 - Read with caution / Only 'Readable' under specific circumstances

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P.s I've read a lot of novels (more than 200), so I've chosen more popular titles, or at least novels that I've liked more than others. So very few novels here can be considered questionable or 'hidden gems'. <<less

As much as I love normal xuanhuan, there comes a point where you get tired of seeing MCs get ridiculed, abused and chased around by arrogant young masters for 500 chapters at a time.... more>>

Do you want an MC who breaks through realms "like chopping vegetables", slaughters any arrogant idiot suicidal enough to choose them as a target, and stumbles across secret treasure stashes while they're sleep-walking? You've come to the right place!

NOTE: Bear in mind that this is specifically for stories with MCs who get stronger REALLY fast, so I'm not going to include a few series where the cultivation is quick but you have to wait 1,000 chapters between breakthroughs. The only exception is Emperor's Domination, due to how satisfying it is to see the MC faceroll all of his enemies. <<less

These are the only harem bl I liked so far and plot is pretty plausible but most of them are still ongoing:(... more>>

We need more harem bl novel in our life (⁠ ͝⁠°⁠ ͜⁠ʖ͡⁠°) 

Recommend me if u find some good harem novel~ <<less

I read sooo many novels but only a bit I can rate more than 4.5
So, this list consist the novels that I truly enjoy, definitely the stories with top notch plot and I love the characters. Or maybe an average plot but has its own uniqueness. Totally worthy my time to read them. Definitely with reread and recommend to anyone. ... more>>

Mostly consist of either one of them: mature leads, fantasy / action, slice of life, good world building

Not in specific rank.

Any recommendation is very WELCOME! <<less

Stories in which female protagonists and others are hopefully not one-dimensional i.e. just ruthless, just silly, high-IQ/low-EQ. Side characters (mostly) have lives outside of the protagonist and/or male lead. Villains aren’t downright TSTL. ... more>>

Last three newly added: #9 | Don’t Touch Porcelain, #22 | Unconscious, #14 | I Am Average and Unremarkable

No. 1 - No. 32 | Incomplete Translations

No. 33+ | Complete Translations

Not in any particular order except for whether they’re complete or not. 

A huge thank you to all the translators who translated these gems and gave me the opportunity to enjoy them <<less

Aight, so I'm making a new list for novels that.... surprise2, with gigachad MC's. Mostly here are KR because as we all know, JP aren't really good at that kind of thing since apparently, reduce, reuse, recycle are their main motto in writing novels. Not all, but some are. ... more>>

There's only a few I'll put in here since I don't read much KR novels but don't hesitate to comment your suggestions too. <<less

Men who are clever and capable and cunning without being absolute wretches of humanity.... more>>

Added to as I read, you'll find all kinds of genres here. Feel free to comment some recs.  <<less

As far as I'm concerned, you can't trust in the overall novel ranking. ... more>>

I am sure there are different reasons for this development. And without a doubt one of them is a female readers' activity. What I mean is that they are much more active and generous in rating, comment section, lists. etc. If you are looking for proof you can try sorting all the novels by rating and here you will mostly see yaoi, shounen-ai, josei, shoujo, romance. Also, many other novels can't escape their influence. I mean, nobody said that they can't enjoy popular seinen novels, right? I am not saying that it's something bad or trying to stop them, but as a normal, straight guy, I can't enjoy the situation either.

So here comes my personal, manlier than even me, top of the novels I've enjoyed reading!

I can't really describe myself as a picky reader, but I have to spend quite a lot of time looking for something that satisfy my preferences. Which are mainly: 

1. No wimp/beta protagonist. (Life is hard as it is. I see no reason to read about someone's indecisiveness and useless tears.)

2. Protagonist with at least average level of intellegence. Otherwise it's too annoying to read.

3. As a litrpg genre fan i've got a soft spot for stories with different kinds of systems.

I guess that's it. <<less

This is a collection of books I’ve read on Novel Updates. I might rank them in order of best to worst when I finish more.... more>> There are a variety of genres, horror, comedy, romance, etc. (also I don’t like super scary so the horror ones aren’t too scary!) All novels are completed with completed translation as well.  <<less

A list of fiction novels with main character (MC) whose life wishes are to lie down and be merry. Alas, life doesn't want them to be a salted fish.... more>>

Novel's points:
▪︎Each MC is unique. Their love stories are enviable.
▪︎Ten cows wouldn't be able to pulled back MC when MC set their mind on something.

Novel's values:
▪︎MC's witty remarks that remind you to stay true in your path.
▪︎Hard work will always pay off in the end.

⚠️Warning⚠️
May contain spoilers on the novel's descriptions below. All spoilers shown are for illustration purposes only. The actual novels may differ slightly from the spoilers due to spoiler's simplified texts. <<less

A list of my fav novels that I would totally read again if I don't feel like reading anything new. Mix of BL n BG pairings. Reincarnation to apocalypse, ancient n modern times. Basically any genre lol... more>>

Most of the stories are also completed. No need to wait for updates, BINGEEE

Listed in the order I added them. 

(Note: Tags may not apply to all stories) <<less

Our lovely protagonists giving some divine karma back to the green tea b*tches, white lotuses, and haters in their lives ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡... more>>

genres: isekai, second lifers, transmigration, reincarnation, or regression.

romance is generally a secondary/subplot point to the revenge/face slapping plot

generally shoujo, sometimes shounen

most are originally completed or completely TL'd <<less

The best modern as well as ancient setting novels which I have personally read and compiled for other readers to read!!! ENJOYYYYYYYY!!!! 

Here, we don't want excessive paragraphs of world building or long monologues. No harem, tragedy, noncon, or mpreg. Highly unlikely I’ll add anything cultivation or historical (too much text). I like silly but capable MCs and kind MLs. ... more>>

I add comments to each one & list will continue to be updated. <<less

just random novels i found to be interesting

SOCIETY HAS PROGRESSED past the need for MCs who misunderstand everything
and for BG charas who only exist to talk about how perfect he is.... more>>

ALL 4 STARS and above.

i also try to avoid the internalised h*mophobia trope, bc imagine how tired we are

[REGULARLY UPDATED] <<less

Where are my ghosts!? Where are my futuristic worlds!? Right here on this list!! I honestly love horror and sci-fi too much not to make a list with all my favourites in it~ Nothing beats a good game of body part tag or a Sci-fi doomsday/space exploration.  I really love the type of protagonist who sees a ghost and pretends that nothing has happened, or the type that wants to make friends with them. So essentially, even though I tagged smart protagonists, there are gonna be some dumbasses in here :P ... more>>

This list will contain:
- smart protagonists 
- Sci-fi worlds
- many ghosts
- no teenage angst syndrome *cough japan…wait what!?
- no harems
- some accidental yaoi (that contains horror...)

The top 10 are my current favourites and the list is kinda in order? But who knows.  <<less

Mainly BL, fluffly, comedy and not much angst. These are all novels that made a big impression on me and I actually like. I made this list mainly so I can reread them again without going through the trouble of having to find them.... more>>

RANKED  <<less

Danmei with green tea MC 

Books I’ve read so far that truly had me hooked, like I couldn’t put it down for a second✨✨ both BG and BL

Protags who DGAF. Whether that means they’ll cuss out their dad, or can torture someone without blinking an eye, these protags do what they want.

No description.

Clever, badass or OP FLs in Isekai or Isekai-adjacent novels... more>>

(mainly Korean) <<less

Boss b*tch, i eat men like you for breakfast, girlboss gaslight gatekeep vibe. I don't mind them being heartless or b*tchy