These are my favorite novels with transmigration, reincarnation and second chances as main themes*. I like slice of life, slow romance stories with good world-building... more>> and MCs who are calm, intelligent, not cruel and not too OP (if at all).  
I enjoyed reading the novels in this list but they may not be what I would typically like as mentioned above. Suggestions welcome. <<less

I  prune this list often with  better replacements. Last page has the "updates"... more>>

1. Charm of the soul pets 2. Mechanic 3. Overlord 4. Throne of magical arcana 5. Mage Adam 6. shrouded sea scape <<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

REBIRTHHH, REBORN!, AND/OR. . REVENGE (wait, what?) or just live without regrets. . . OR LIVE WITH YOUR DYING WILL!!... more>>

just some rebirth, reincarnation, transmigration, and second chances novels or any novels that involve living again after dying and all that good stuff :)

(Will not include world hopping.) <<less

Mixed bag. Basically transmigration and rebirth novels who have a better life (somewhat) for the second time, whether through revenge or just living a peaceful life while falling in love. ... more>>

Not only “Transmigrated into novels” type of story , but also stories who in their past life seems like they were a villain or cannon fodder who died unjustly. <<less

In no particular order, BLs that take place in an apocalyptic world/setting. Quick Transmigrations have the apocalypse Arcs indicated and are placed at the end of the list.... more>>

#19+: Quick Transmigrations <<less

Just some rebirth novels I find interesting. Feel free to leave suggestions!

Good reads. Good translation. Some of the things I have included here may not be the best out there but they are entertaining.  Btw, please... more>> disregard the ranking- I randomly add books here.  <<less

BLs that take place in an interstellar setting. ... more>>

#5-19: Cute/Fluffy
#20+: Quick Transmigrations with Arcs denoted.  <<less

Female protagonist gets a second chance through reincarnation either in her own body or a new body

Gems and treasures found in Novelupdates!! Stories that you'll never be forgotten. Like a sculpture, carve by the authors amazing minds.

This list has both girlxboy and boyxboy, as long as I like it and the protagonist goes back to the past, is here!! (PS. There are no harem novels here, sorry but I'm not a fan).... more>>

PS: There are some novels here that I haven't read, so I don't know if they are good or not.  <<less

Light novels or web novels with lots of fluff, sweet dialogues, cute moments and comedy. 

Novels that are set in the period between 50's to 1990's, mostly in China.... more>>

Might have added 1 or 2 in early 2000's.

I added a few novels that can't be found on NU in the comments. <<less

Esta es una lista que contiene novelas donde MC transmigró - regresó a China... (Como en los años 50, 60, 70, 80, 90).... more>>

Si conoces algunas novelas como esta que no están aquí, no dudes en comentarlas para poder actualizarlas lo antes posible. ♥

(BL ✅) <<less

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A list of the novels (CN, KR or JP) that I already finished reading and thus I will give my own opinion about it (with a description too). ... more>>

* 1-23: Historical C-Novels

* 24-43: Modern C-Novels

* 44-53: J-Novels

P.S This will be updated whenever I finished reading a novel (but those that doesn't have any date when i finished reading it that means I've read it a while back like a year or two.)

P.P.S I ACCEPT  SUGGESTION OF NOVELS THAT YOU ALREADY FINISHED AND I'LL ADD IT IN THIS LIST, so comment what novels you suggest. Thank you ♡ <<less

My Favourite BL Rebirth novels!

The title says it all. BLs with a healthy power dynamic (mostly, since those are pretty rare), well-developed leads, great storylines, almost no unhealthy and unrealistic characterisations like yandere MLs or MCs with questionable IQs. Some exceptions are there, though; I've added the novels I liked despite them having somewhat yandere character(s).... more>>

I've added all the novels that checked off most of the boxes and noted everything I might have liked/disliked about those novels while reading. 

The rankings on each novel don't really matter (except for the ones at the beginning). Don't forget the ones at the bottom, although they're the ones I personally didn't like much! But you might!  <<less

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These are all the Romances that come highly recommended and have been on my radar. Ended up being quite an eclectic mix though. Enjoy!... more>>

Note: Obviously this list will frequently change. The novels are later either moved to my "New Favorite Historical Romance of 2022" list or my "Put on ice" list.

Latest moves:

      - New Favorite HR: Who cares?; The Imperial guard’s revenge; Royal Road; Villainess won’t let the main lead break up

      - Novels Put on ice:  <<less

There are so many amazing works that feature regressed MCs that are going through a second chance in management, corporate ladders, sports, cooking, etc. Definitely stronger list than the second chance in fantasy. Wanted to make a list that specifically targets this genre.... more>>

First, some of the best that aren't on NU:
1. Trailer tr*sh - wonderful depiction of a second chance high school life with strongly developed characters
2. Metaworld chronicles - only barely qualifies because it's really a fantasy world, but it's an alternate modern day Earth, with great detail and development of cultures and places and set in a modern society, if magic based
3. Let me make you a star - [have not yet read] but has good ratings, comment if you've had a chance to read it!

In addition, there are a number of great drama/TV shows (JP, CN and KR) of second chances that I highly recommend if you like this genre. I've added them in a comment below the list.

If you enjoy second chances, you can also try my other lists on:
- Second chances in fantasy (https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/10749/)
- Time loops (includes movies and webnovels not on NU - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/10681/) <<less

So I create this rec list for me to remember the novels I have read or some novels I plan to read. ... more>>

You can also recommend a novel you have read too. I'm fine with the raw novels as long as give me the raw title. :) <<less

Before reading this novels make sure to grab a tissue!this novel will gonna make u angry,cry,sad!it also contains misunderstandings!

some novels will contain r*pe, bd*m, non-con, or anything that may appear uncomfortable. you have been warned.... more>>

in no particular order <<less