I really wanted to create a list with novels in which the main character plays some kind of acting role and pretends to be a different person, and also novels with MC, which are misunderstood or all of the above together.
I will sort the novels according to these criteria:... more>>

First novels (#1-10) – MC is female. Then (#11-20) MC is male. <<less

Romance is not really my cup of tea, but I love me some good ol bromance. That's it.... more>>

All of these are just *chef's kiss* but I'm too lazy to write a review, so just try it for yourself.

It's mostly action-fantasy genre with no romance (i think).

Enjoy~ <<less

Heya , I'm here with Harem Chinese Bl background, Check it out . If you interested, don't forget to check my other list＼(^o^)／

Here are the list of  stories that have apocalyptic plot for BL 

For novels that look like BL but aren't actually. Also for fun.
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So the real reason I made this is because I thought it was quite interesting how many BL shippers there are for no-romance and minimal-romance novels I've collected in my other lists. As you can imagine, most of these are novels that prominently feature male characters and their relationships with one another.... more>>

Although I do read BL, I'm not much of a shipper myself, so most of the stuff on here is here because there really are people out there shipping the MC with one of the male characters that's not canonically a love interest. Yes, I confirm these ships by searching for fanarts, fanfics, and forum articles asking if it's BL. Think of it as my weird hobby.
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I'm not going to rate or review the novels here. It's more of a compilation than a rec list. Note that I haven't read many of these, and that it is in no particular order.

There has to be an uncommon degree of fujobait going on. I'm not going to add just any series where male characters have a significant friendship. Although series with exceptionally thirsty fandoms will leak into this list anyways since, like I said, I'm not actually reading some of these. I will occasionally ramble in the description.

I'm well aware that there are plenty of other similar lists out there, so I'll link them below as I find them.
(insert after the "viewlist/" in the URL): 30062, 1733, 64324 <<less

Part two of novels I’ve read and enjoyed, exclusively for brain dead readers. I read without using my brain so take it with a grain of salt.... more>>

[Open to recommendations] 

(Not in order; Possible yaoi and shounen ai warning; Always updating) <<less

A hundred Chinese BL novels involving xianxia, historical, wuxia, martial arts and, xuanhuan dedicated to you and me.... more>>

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The novels in this recommendation list are with various kinds of protagonists and male leads, the protagonist can either be a gong or a shou, rags to riches kind of protagonist/ml, or strong to stronger kind of protagonist/ml but, there will be NO WORLD-HOPPING novels in this list. It's not that I dislike it, just, simply not my cup of tea.... yet.

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A hundred and three novels starred by male protagonists that you might like with NO HAREM.... more>>

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《 Good 'Male-Protagonist-no-harem' novels but unlisted in NU 》

↠The Beginning After The End

↠The Author's POV

↠ Mother of Learning

 

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p.s.

I haven't read all of these books and only a few of them. I wanted male pov books that didn't have a dozen of females flocking hence after tons of reading genres and tags and a h*ck amount of reviews making sure there ain't no imposter in here I've finally formed a hundred (and two) "MALE PROTAGONIST WITH NO HAREM" READING LIST!!!! TADA ~ ~~

You're welcome ;D

Oh, and If you guys wanna recommend books and found out there's an imposter among us (diz books) please tell me- tell us! and even more so if you wanna recommend a good book ANY GENRE you know about please please please..? *with sparkling eyes* 

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⤜ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ⇻ <<less

Reincarnated in another world as a noble. Or going back to the past whatever. These novels are in no particular order :> 

There will be no romance for the non-bl, focused on the plot and characters. I only add the one I've read. More novel will be... more>> added in the future. <<less

Action, action, and more action with priority of adventure.

Novels that I’ve read and enjoyed, exclusively for brain dead readers. I read without using my brain so take it with a grain of salt.... more>>

[Open to recommendations]

(Not in order; Possible yaoi and shounen ai warning)

Continued:  https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/49132/ <<less

How can we not love heart-warming and fluffs? 

So... This is action, comedy, powers, and other things :D

Historians said they were very good friends... ... more>>

(Action and fantasy books with BL vibes hahaha)  <<less

Here you will find some books that suit my taste. You can take a look at it. Maybe we have the same taste.

There was a period of time where I just CRAVE Interstellar Novels! I wanted anything and I hunted for eons. ... more>>

I feel the pain of scavenging bro, so I'm providing my own list of Novels that I have finished and think they're OK to help relieve some of the time of my fellow brothren. Though the numbers are small, it's still something. <<less

MCs that are already OP from the start, or that become OP in very, very few chapters. They may or may not know about their own capabilities, but are feared and/or respected by those around them. Also, this is a simp-free zone, no NTR, no cucks. Waifus, though, are allowed. ... more>>

Lots of cultivation novels, some have comedic undertones that usually go well with "misunderstanding protagonist clueless about their own power". MC is famous, MC is considered to be the demon king, MC is a sect master, MC has loyal subordinates, overpowered and feared MC, etc, are the kinds of settings here.

They are in no particular order. List updates as I read them. <<less

For people with developed brain.

Hello there everyone . the light novels presented in this list are by no means perfect, each one of them has its flaws and i... more>> chose them based on my taste and the rankings do matter quite a bit.                  <<less

PT. 2 IS NOW POSTED!... more>>

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/62065/

*please recommended more like this to me*

Korean Novels about men who have either reincarnated, got a second chance, or transmigrated, woke up in another body, into noble sons, side-characters, villains, or extras. They sometimes have animal companions, and definitely have loyal followers.  <<less

Mainly (but not only) with male protagonists and without romance or with romance sub-plot (without harems). Fantasy and action oriented. As of now, not that many novels, because I'm quite picky with them so oof,,... more>>

I have a lot more novels saved in my reading lists, so feel free to check them out, if you are looking for something with similar vibes, that isn't on this list yet. 

Novels on this list are also pretty generic (similar themes and settings). Despite that I enjoyed reading them in between my classes, great stress relief after exam season! So don't expect to see a whole lot of original novels.  <<less

List of male lead mcs  novels that I like

Essentially, either a weak or strong protagonist has subordinates or people who are all very loyal and protective/possessive of him. Most of them are stronger than the MC. There are mainly male protagonists, but female protagonists are included.... more>>

NO HAREM OR ROMANCE-FOCUSED NOVELS! Contains mainly friendship or comradeship-focused Novels.

Other Novels/Mangas that can't be found on novelupdates: Eleceed (Manhwa), How to Survive as a Terminally-Ill Dragon (Manhwa) <<less

These are my favorite BL novels.... more>>

I love them so much.
(Numbers-for convenience, not for ranking)

◆Best couple : 

1.Lan Zhan-Wei Ying
2. Hua Cheng-Xie Lian
3. Fu Shen- Yan Xiaohan (Golden Stage)
4. Zhao Yunlan-Shen Wei (Guardian)
5. Lin JingHeng -Lu Bixing (Imperfections)
6. Xi Ze-Ming yu (Rebirth of a supermodel)

◆ Great Chemistry

1. Lan zhan-Wei Ying
2. Fu Shen- Yan Xiaohan (Golden Stage)
3. Xi Ze-Ming yu (Rebirth of a supermodel)

◆ Best Boyfriend

1. Lan Zhan
2. Yuan Zong (Advance Bravely)
3. Tsuzuki Ushio (Yes, No, or Maybe Half?)

◆ Cutest kid: Kid from Rebirth of a Movie Star; Pastel Colours

◆ Gentleman Boyfriend: I have made a separate list for them.

◆ Novel Couple who taught me that communication is key : Rebirth of The Golden Marriage 

◆ Best Side Characters : 

1. Record of the missing sect master
2. Mr. Melancholy wants to live a peaceful life

◆ Most handsome MC and ML :

1. Lan Zhan (ML)
2. MC, Record of the missing sect master
3. Ling Xiao (ML, The Legendary Master's Wife)
4. Ming Yu (MC, Rebirth of a supermodel)
5. MC of Tattoo

◆ Cutest ML: Qi Feng (The daily life of being the campus idol's fake boyfriend)

◆ Cutest MC : 

1.Xie Lian (Heaven official's blessing)
2.Lu Bixing (Imperfections)
3. MC (Worship me, I can make you rich)

◆ Hot Couple :

1. Are you addicted?
2. Rebirth of a supermodel

◆ Smartest MC : 

1. Guardian
2. Record of the missing sect master <<less