are these novels great? no but also not the worse. they're okay. just perfect for when you're so tired you just don't want to think... more>> about anything.
they're like junkfood for your brain. <<less

Smart and capable MC. A wide range list from school life, slice of life, married life, transmigration, rebirth, entertaiment, 60s era, omegaverse, e-sport, apocalypse, etc. ... more>>

Overall, they are not bad ^^

Read the first part for more recommendations (Link: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/24850/) 

P. S. Not in order <<less

Criteria:... more>>

1) story-focused, grand outer plot

2) world-building, specifically not about romantic growth, but personal and professional growth

BLs focusing on MC-ML's life and adventure, not checking off romantic checkpoints. Story is filled with world building. Low to NO romance in the early chapters, Aro-Ace friendly. Not in any order. 

//friends, rivals become lovers //three-dimensional side characters //plot focused //love grows over time //fake bromance <<less

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The following is a list of the top Japanese gender bender fantasy novels without romance and harem that I have ever read.  Novels with the gender bender genre give a sense of how a man was changed into a girl for certain reasons.  ... more>>

Generally, novels with gender bender will fall into gender identity deviations so that they often fall into deviant genres such as yuri and yaoi.  

However, if the author is sane enough to present plot stories, gender bender novels can be interesting novels because these present the point of view of a man in a girl's body in living his life story without having to be trapped in romance and harem. 

 Therefore, novels with gender bender genre must create conditions in which the MC does not want to be trapped in the deviation of gender identity by engaging in romantic relationships that end in deviation.  

In other words, the MC must be single for life and focus on her life goals. <<less

As Japanese novels generally contain brocon / siscon as a spice for the story. However, these novels are quite heartwarming regarding the meaning of family life.... more>>

Some novels may still be in ongoing status, I will try my best to avoid a distorted ending, namely 'incest'. This list will be updated further if a 'win incest' ending is found.

I mean, brother and sister should forever be a family, not lovers or anything like that. Thus, a good brother and sister relationship is an older brother and younger sister who care for each other. 

The plot of the story may contain romance and harem as sub plots or genres although I try to avoid them as much as possible.  Don't forget I will avoid the red genres as much as possible so that it is friendly to read everyone.  And here are the novel recommendations: <<less

The following are Japanese fantasy novels with loli MC.  The plot of the story generally focuses on adventure, comedy, and SoL. The plot of the story... more>> may contain romance as subplots or genres although I try to avoid them as much as possible.  Don't forget I will avoid the red genres as much as possible so that it is friendly to read to everyone.  The plot of the story may contain gender bender and shoujo-ai.  But I make sure the novel doesn't fall into one of the red genres, namely yuri. And here are the novel recommendations: <<less

Danmei stories where parents - for better or worse - play a big part, impact the MC or ML's decisions, and drive the plot forward,... more>> whether they're alive or deceased. <<less

The following are Japanese novels about the lives of parents (father/mother) with their children living in a fantasy world.  The plot of the story generally... more>> focuses on adventure, drama, comedy, and SoL.  The plot of the story may contain romance and harem as subplots or genres although I try to avoid them as much as possible.  Don't forget I will avoid the red genres as much as possible so that it is friendly to read to everyone.  And here are the novel recommendations: <<less

tr*shy, generic novels, but the good kind of tr*sh. Easy to consume and requires little thought. A light read that is full of cliches.... more>>

Mostly shoujo and shounen. Why is tr*sh censored? <<less

Dog-blooded dramas where the MC runs away from an abusive family and finds love with her true fam

If you don't like romance and harem novels, then this list might help you find good novels.  This list of Japanese novels is generally of the SOL, fantasy, and adventure genres with the theme of family and friendship.  ... more>>

For example, the adventures of a father and his daughter in a fantasy world.  Or it could be SOL's story that warms the heart.  

Apart from avoiding the harem and romance genres, I also try to avoid red genres as much as possible (genres are forbidden or should not be read by children or under 15 years old) such as adult, mature, ecchi, and gore. But it could be that in the story there is some content as subplots even though it is not the focus of the story. I mean, I'm also disturbed or uncomfortable with the existence of the red genres or similar contents, even though sometimes the contents are a little needed for plot story development.

The following are recommendations for Japanese novels without romance and harem but focusing on stories of family and friendship in a fantasy world. I hope that you all enjoy reading these novels! <<less

Something about same gender siblings getting along and acting like siblings just speaks to my family fluff loving heart. Unfortunately, a vast majority of asian... more>> novels (cough chinese cough) seem to think that opposite gender siblings= best, brother/sister complex (and borderline romantic gross) and same gender sibling= toxic, sisters ABSOLUTELY CANNOT SUPPORT EACH OTHER, must steal fiance or be a jealous biatch (same gender brothers to a lesser degree as well). Maybe is because I have a bunch of sisters (and only one brother), but my best friends are my siblings! This list is for all those with good relationships with their siblings. Please add more in comments I missed, I want all the feels!!! This list is in no particular order, just added to when I remember and in boy-girl order. NOT YURI OR YAOI, STRICTLY FAMILY VIBES! <<less

Novels with lovely and cute children, adoption, childhood, pregnancy, daily life, family relationships, growth, mother/father/child relationship etc... more>>

In alphabetic order

[PT/BR] Novels com crianças adoráveis ​​e fofas, adoção, infância, gravidez, vida cotidiana, relações familiares, crescimento, relação de mãe/pai/filho etc

Em ordem alfabética

Part/Parte 1: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/18713/

Part/Parte 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/21446/

Part/Parte 3: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/27643/ <<less

A list of novels where the FL transmigrates or something that the FL has no control over happens and get’s an instant family. Could be... more>> that the FL gets an instant husband, instant son, etc. <<less

Cute and fluffy stories that focus on family and raising children. ... more>>

*The FL is either a child or she’s raising a family* <<less

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1st List -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/44031/... more>>

I am doing this list for people like me who enjoy family and friendships or gets entrained by MC building there organizations directly or indirectly—

They are all in alphabetic orders, # or A-Z

There will also master-follower relationship or master-disciple relationship being recovered or building up between them…

And some overstate themselves even though they are OP or haven’t released their power-

There are no romance nor harem but there might be people around them having favorable impressions on them or bad reputation trying to be fixed or just leaving it…

I will try to put on novels that I’m sure there isn’t any romance nor harem and have already read them so to be double sure and some are recommended to me and had told me there isn’t :>

Any that are involve with the tag romance is explained in the bottom ^^*

Loving family for the beginning, knowing, and get transmigrated in a novel or another world ✌️

MC - Main Character
OP - Over Powered
OG FL - Original Female Lead
FL - Female Lead
OG ML - Original Male Lead
ML - Male Lead
BL - Boy’s Love
GL - Girl’s Love <<less

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Quite literally what the description says. Just I'll be including some of the novels that mentions and have 'ger' characters which is likely taking place into a world similar to ancient china.... more>>

Fell free to drop suggestions, if you have any. <<less

Our precious, protect them at all costs, little cinnamon roll kiddo protagonists. (Someone please give them a hug)... more>>

These stories focus on found family (sometimes related, sometimes not) with romance later on. At least part of the novel features the protagonist as a child. Many of these feature regression or reincarnation and a hidden past/identity/ability as tropes. <<less

I love myself a good, badass fl. There will be reincarnation, reborn, second chance at life or those fl who just masters the art of... more>> living her life to the fullest. This list will progressing as I read through new books.  <<less

List of novels that feature cute children characters, childcare, and all-around fluffy/cute/meng family dynamics.

This list features the most wholesome stories that involve loving mothers, doting fathers, and the most adorable children. Guaranteed to warm your heart and soothe your soul.... more>>

[warning! do not read on an empty stomach. most of these stories detail the most mouth-watering cuisines that will make you crave for impossible food in the middle of the night.] <<less

List of all BG novels I have read part 2!... more>>

Link for part 1 https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/31499/ <<less