not necessarily BL. full of action, adventure, mystery, horror, and complex world-building. heads up, these guys are usually pretty long so be prepared and do... more>> what you need to before getting started (not that i know from experience or anything) <<less

both general audience and rated works

Novels Worth reading

Collection of Chinese, Japanese, Korean novels I've read or currently reading, centered around a male MC without a harem. That's right, who has time for girls/women/lolis when a whole adventure (sleuth of problems?) awaits.... more>>

Disclaimer: Some of these novels are still ongoing while some works are complete but in progress of being translated. If I see the beginnings of a harem, it's sure to be off this list.

Removed: Academy's Undercover Professor <<less

Isekai's I read enough to recommend.... more>>

List is a WIP I've read a lot of novels but I haven't really saved them anywhere. If I remember one I'll add it. <<less

Just my reading list. I do not drop novels. Once I start reading one, I finish it.... more>>

(yes, I know some of the novels have weird tags lol) <<less

Honorable mentions not on the site Birth of the Demonic Sword (8), The beginning after the end (7)... more>>

The ranking order is not entirely accurate <<less

[BLACK HAIRED PRINCES]

A compilation of novels I've read. From interesting reads to fast food novels to pass time. They aren't ranked in any particular order though I... more>> did enjoy some more than others. <<less

Series where the protagonist uses magic as their main weapon.

Would love to receive suggestions for this list! Thank you!

I've already read them all

Also know as "I can quit at anytime"... more>>

Apparently a list can only hold 100 stories??? Who knew?

Second edits are usually final thoughts after I finish the novel <3 <<less

SUPPORT ME. READ IT, THEY'RE ALL FLUFFY.

Great novels that I've read, the top three are all must reads. The rest are in no particular order. If you were wondering why a veteran like me places LMS in top 3 its because that was my gateway to fantasy. Lord of the Mysteries is good to the level that it could be worshipped. The rest are just different genres that I checked out at different points in time. ... more>>

You might hate some novels but people have varied tastes so that's that. Check the whole thing out!

P.S. I read way more but ig 100s the limit so I'll stop here. Fellow daoists- NO JUDGEMENT   ;-) <<less

Also avoiding normal CN/KR cliches such as:... more>>

-Decreased amount of flexing nobility.

-Plotting but not being weak as shit.

-Not crying 24/7 / Alpha MCs.

-Not more than two wives.

https://forum.novelupdates.com/threads/evil-cold-ruthless-mc-with-no-love-or-no-wife-or-no-harem.96646/

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/20556/?st=1 <<less

"I spent the my whole exam week reading instead of studying"

With all kinds of settings but all japanese original works so will go kinda along those lines^^... more>>

For short stories, you can visit my other list that only contains short ones V(♥o♥)0.
Japanese Otome+Shoujo+Jousei Oneshots/Short Stories: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/22225/Japanese Otome+Shoujo+Jousei Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/24471/?ft=yes

Part 1 has finally finished and it will be a 99 list to not be repetitive in my PART 2 that has been created. ^^ So... see you around? ♥♥♥ <<less

Sometimes you need a rush of pure sugar, be it because of a rough day (or year.) If you’re in need of a light little pick me up, these fluffy stories are here to lift your mood and tuck you gently into bed. ... more>>

If you’re looking for intricate plot and marvellous writing...I have other lists.  <<less

Grades depend on aperception. Ignore them, read what frees you from the existential horror of being.... more>>

临渊行 SS+ (Lin Yuanxing or Journey on the Brink of Abyss). Oct 21.
Mother of learning SS-. Jan 21.
Original Wizard B+. ~ Apr 21.

SSS - it was incredibly interesting for me to read, I consider it an excellent work, the shortcomings do not strike my eye.

SS - it was very interesting for me to read, I consider it a good work, some shortcomings are striking.

S - I was very interested in reading, the work may be shit, but I was interested in something and did not want to pay attention to the shortcomings.

A - it was interesting for me to read, I think the work is at least normal, there may be many flaws.

B - it was interesting for me to read, it may be shit, there are many shortcomings, but I ignore some.

C - it was a little interesting for me to read, I think the works are shit, there are a lot of shortcomings.

Estimates can be corrected and specified. The meaning can be distorted due to translation.

Although imo the most correct classification would be: what I finished reading was interesting to me at that moment, and what I never finished reading was not. <<less

So if read (like most of u a lot of novels) some good a lot of bad. Just a simple list for people that seek... more>> to read something or are questioning if they should invest time into a novel. (no order) (if u seek for a novel that isnt in this list but it has some kind of genre u want to read that u can't find, Just put it in the comments i respond mostly in 3 days and i know a lot of novels with these kinds of genre's) <<less

Combinations of these:... more>>

Yuri / Action / Comedy / Isekai / Female Protag / Action / VRMMORPG / Light hearted novels <<less

List of my favorite smut korean novels so far. 

read the title. that is the main question of this list. just like (allegedly) attractive people, these geniuses grow like potatoes. by that I mean they could cause a famine in Ireland… with their mystic powers of yore.... more>>

pssst. pssssst. remember, the top ten novels are decent and have a personal stamp of approval, the rest are scattered to the wind. if you wanna take a chance, remember to bring a parachute. the wind will not save you… <<less

ATTENTION!! This list only consist of korean novels with Male Protagonist, and its sorted by rank, rating, readers, excellent reviews and a little bit of personal opinion! Everything listed here are masterpieces, and i'm not even lying!... more>>

Last but not least, i would recommend you to read it on wuxiaworld / readlightnovels / webnovels due to its high-quality translation, quick updates & they have more chapters! Well then, enjoy! <3

PS. Korean novels with Female Protagonist are listed in my recommendation list; "Best Korean Webnovels FL". <<less