Now a classic sub-genre of the Isekai genre, getting transformed into a monster is often accompanied by game elements or ability to evolve...... more>>

So many outside NU:
1. The Iron Teeth - goblin - by far the best - goblin MC is not reincarnated...
2. Realm of Monsters
3. Journey of Black and Red - vampire
4. A Dragon's Curiosity - dragon/human
5. The Dark Herbalist (Russian) - goblin - VRMMO goblin series
6. Chrysalis - warrior ant fighting for queen and hive
7. Threadbare - teddy bear
8. Queen in the mud - salamander with cute magic and city building
9. Demon's virtue - an imp
10. Life reset - yet another goblin - VRMMO like Dark Herbalist
11. I don't want to be the hive queen - Vex (humanoid/ant/zerg?) - [have not read yet]
12. Fork this life - fork [have not read yet]
13. Lament of the fallen - chimeric demon/kitsune/angel - [have not yet read]
14. Vainqueur the dragon - dragon - comedy
15. Parasite king - parasite (not reincarnation)
16. Archaic princess - zerg
17. Everybody loves large chests - mimic
18. Is that a wisp - wisp
19. Tree of aeons - tree - good premise, inconsistent mechanics and lots of plot armour
20. The snake report - snake

Classic: Metamorphosis (Kafka) - bug (cockroach?)

If you like this type of story, you might also like Reincarnated as a Dungeon Core novels. You can check my other list if you want to see some of those. <<less

Isekais are fun reads when done right, cringey when generic, and horrible when done wrong.... more>>

Sorted from Best to Worst with the ratings being pretty biased.

Honorable Mentions: The Beginning after the End (NOT ON NU) {4.35/5} It's cool, that's all I can really say.

THE LIST NOW HAS A SECOND PART IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/8455/ <<less

These novels made me cry and warmed my heart.  

An actually good escapism isekai that rewards you with feelings either sad or happiness. (note that this list is still unfinished)... more>>

Please leave feedback in the comment if u have a recommendation(im craving for a good isekai... help) or didn't agree with some of the lists. <<less

This list is specifically for second chances/age regression in fantasy, historical or VRMMO settings. 
- Not transmigration stories (see: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/16246/)
- Not time loop stories (see: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/10681/)
- Not second chances in modern society (see:  https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/10745/)... more>>

I'll start with a big recommendation for:
1. Metaworld chronicles - wonderful series with well developed characters, magic, monsters and dragons, all set to a really well explored alternate modern Earth fuelled by magi-tech. It's the best in the genre and you should try it out!
2. Selena's Reign - only around 20 chapters out so far, but they're really well done. Beautiful descriptions (though sometimes a bit verbose) and the best depictions of a late 18th century setting that I've seen in an online fantasy. Read this for the magical second chance messiah in a gritty, Louis XIV->Napoleon type time frame world.
3. The Calamity of a Reborn Witch - more of a shoujo take on things, it's filled with political plots and conspiracies of a cinderella type heroine in a rather dark fantasy world
4. Forgotten Conqueror (this was on hiatus for a long time but restarted on the author's site) <<less

When you're craving sweet potatoes. ... more>>

These are either novels I hate with a passion, or novels with s*upid characters that I hate with a passion :D Reviews contain spoilers (someone please recommend me a good hair-loss treatment...) <<less

(Actively updated.) When I first started reading on NU, I wished that there was a rec list with long descriptions of the novels so I knew what I'm getting myself into instead of having to check the synopsis of each individual novel. Couldn't find any, so I created one. Here it is. Arranged from best > worst > boring reading experience.... more>>

Disclaimer; my "reviews" are my own personal, biased opinions. I'm terrible at being systematic & putting my thoughts into effective sentences, so 90% of the novel descriptions in here are just me rambling. I usually only drop & rate novels after I've read at least until c.35. Also, I like to change my ratings & reviews sporadically. Feel free to suggest more novels and/or argue with me.

[5/5] - Truck-kun would shed real man tears at these masterpieces.

Below [4.4/5] - Truck-kun would shed tears of a disappointed Asian parent.

[3/5] - Truck-kun would hit them (again), maybe then they'll transmigrate and become a better story. Replaceable at any time.

("|| STATUS: [ ]" is my reading status as of typing the novel's description.) <<less

Reincarnation took a turn for the strange: becoming a rock became a dream that some dared to dream. This is actually more a N. American genre:... more>>

1. The bound dungeon (discontinued but my favourite)
2. The divine dungeon (published)
3. Dungeon heart
4. There is no epic loot here, only puns
5. Dungeon Life
6. The Dungeon Child
7. Gaia awakens
8. Bone dungeon (published)
9. Slime dungeon (published)
10. The Obsidian Core (discontinued)
11. Dungeon robotics (sci-fi)
12. Futuristic dungeon core (published; also sci-fi)
13. Station core (published; also sci-fi)
14. Dungeon Core Online
15. Dungeon hive (published)
16. Dungeon lord (published)
17. Core of fear (published)
18. Ancient ruins (published; s*avery, mind break, read at your own peril)
19. Dungeon deposed (published; harem dungeon)
20. Rogue dungeon (published; only barely counts as dungeon core)
21. Cultivating dungeon (discontinued; fuses dungeon core with xianxia cultivation concepts)

(Credits to Gramis and Bellow: https://www.royalroad.com/forums/thread/97848?page=1, https://litrpgreads.com/blog/litrpg/top-ten-dungeon-core-litrpg-books)

If you like this type of story, you might also want to check out my other list if for reincarnated as a monster! <<less

Books that I want to read - In no particular order (⌒▽⌒)☆... more>>

(recently added some historical/ancient China ones too! owo) <<less

After reading like dozens, maybe even hundreds of isekai(more like fantasy), these are some of the good one that aren't that well known, or at least they got unique theme. Ranging from decent to godly one. If you got reccomendation, please put in the comment (I NEED MORE ISEKAI TO READ, or just magic fantasy stuff in general). And sorry I don't read Manhwa or Manhua stuff.... more>>

The ranking doesn't really matter since some of the better stuff might get pushed down as I add stuff. Though I'll try to keep the better stuff at the top. <<less

The list of Japanese Novels I have read over 2 years. Wish fulfillment and not. I post ones that I like a lot, or deem good enough to recommend to other people. 
This list contains only good novels that I've read up to the latest chapter available on NU or further(raws), there are ton of novels that i can recommend but I haven't finished them, yet. 
(list in alphabetical order)... more>>

Please point out errors in text, since English is not my native language. <<less

Better than average isekai tr*sh, need a dose of this sh*t a day. No BL or yuri sh*t here. ... more>>

I'm the reason why so many isekai are being pumped out ;D

This is just based on my taste, so uhhh, sorry if I offend anyone. 

A to A+ Isekai List <<less

Yup! I am a Fujoshi and the fantasy novel I've read should not have ROMANCE!! ... more>>

LET'S GOooOOO ~~(^ 0 ^)~~ 

SOORY! I lieD~: some of them are bl <<less

I really like ✓unique (world building/game rule/setting), ✓logical development, ✓solid plot, ✓all character in the novel have a life of their own that not serve for the purpose of the plot and finally a ✓logical MC. If there are at least two of these qualities, LINNIL APPROVE!!... more>>

I like to read various genre I don't care if it's ✮shoujou, ✮shounen, ✮yaoi or ✮harem, if only there is my require qualities~

This list order by my like, it not depend on the novel quality though. >wOb <<less

No slow/beta protagonists, no slice of life.... more>>

Only novels with a decent number of chapters are included.

If you are looking for game novels, please check out my VRMMORPG novels list.

Worthy mentions from other websites:

1) Mother of learning (10/10)

2) The Menocht Loop (9/10)

3) Azarinth Healer (8.5/10)

4) Nanomancer reborn | The beginning after the end (8/10)

5) He who fights with monsters (7/10)

Also make sure to read "The Perfect Run", it does not match the genre of this list, but it is truly an amazing novel. <<less

UPDATED!!! <Shoujo Fantasy Novels> Good Reads!! All of them are worth reading ヾ(≧ ▽ ≦)ゝ... more>>

We all love a strong female lead, don't we?  Here are my recommendations~ Hope you enjoy! <<less

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While looking at the selection you may realize that I have way too much time on my hands, which causes my friends to have a lot of questions about me, ha ha ha... I'm probably fine...probably...... more>>

Feel free to give recommendations in the comments!

Also, this is the continuation of this list called, "BL Medieval/Western Fantasy #2" (incredibly original, right?): https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/62564/?ft=yes

(cause I ran out of space in this one <3) <<less

It's a list where the MC is the strongest in the world... more>>

He may be evil or friendly, he may have OP subordinate or not, he may conquer the world or hide his strengt, he may be male or female.

For each novel, I will describe a few things about the MC

I may spoil a bit, be aware <<less

List of JP Isekai WNs & LNs that are fun to read.
I like stories about protagonists who defy common sense, but aim for a fun and/or easygoing life in another world.... more>>

// If you're wondering why some great series are missing:
// I've only listed what I personally read and approved - I'm procrastinating on some of the mainstream ones.
// Feel free to suggest more in the comments, but I'll only list them once I've read them. <<less

Good stories of all kinds that I'm reading or have read. I'm sure you'll find something you like and are interested in.

entries in no particular order, i highly recommend all of them

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Just see the tags.. Only add Complete novel (translated or MTL), and no BL/GL. There still some novel in my bookmarks chrome that yet i move here..... more>>

Oh, i can't add anymore (⁠・⁠o⁠・⁠)  i already make the sec list \⁠(⁠ϋ⁠)⁠/ <<less

Kr novels with male mcs , might or might not have romance , and sometimes bromance is stronger. Overall nice novels with op reincarnated mcs.... more>>

p.s - the rankings are mostly acc to my taste however as I add more novels and as the current novels progress the rankings might change a bit <<less