As an Omega, Bai Yue is not only the dream Omega in every Alpha’s eyes but also the thorn in the eyes of other Omegas. However, one day, he received a medical examination notice and found that he had been differentiated for the second time. This time, he became an Alpha with Genetics of the grade S +, the kind with only double digits in the world. ... more>>

Bai Yue: Pupils are shaking. jpg. He is worried that because of this, he would be abandoned by his boyfriend who is also Alpha. Therefore, he was determined to conceal this new secondary gender and genetic level, and never give the other party a chance to break up! When his pheromones of the S+ grade woke up, Alphas that had originally wanted to make a move on him, all ended up lying on the floor, oppressed by his pheromones. Omegas, who originally regarded him as a thorn in their eyes, would have their legs go soft under the influence of his pheromones. Even the military, upon hearing such news, declared: Within 1 minute, I want all the information on this Alpha!

Finally, he was unable to continue hiding his identity. Bai Yue became dumb. Looking back at his childhood sweetheart, this formerly domineering Alpha unexpectedly turned red at the ears. “Idiot, I knew it a long time ago.”

Since I’ve become an Alpha, then I might as well be the most Alpha of them all <<less

Jiang Mo, the big shot of Xuanqing world, failed to pass the tribulation and was forcibly bound by the unscrupulous system. After crossing ninety nine worlds become cannon fodder in different worlds, Jiang Mo, who finally killed the system, became the master of his fate again.... more>>

Therefore, all kinds of cannon fodder that sent experience and wealth to the protagonist in the small world changed into a person who can control the life and death of the protagonist.

Jiang Mo: I’m delicate and pure, gentle and really gullible. I’m just a fated cannon fodder. I was bullied by the protagonists in all kinds of ways

Protagonists:… I’m not, I don’t have it. Don’t put this pot on my shoulder.

Love acting will make you feel white and black shou x Always spoiled shou, love at first sight gong. <<less

Despite her devotion and affection, he married her best friend the day after their intimacy. And on his wedding day, she could only give them her best wishes in tears.... more>>

He greeted her, holding his bride’s hand, as if she was just an embarrassed stranger. And that was the moment when she finally realised that the only bond between them was their contractual relationship, which had nothing to do with love.

However, when their agreement was about to expire, he started acting like an enraged beast at the sight of her receding figure. “Things are never, ever gonna end between the two of us!” <<less

Shen Tingshuang is a ten thousand-year-old ginseng spirit who has been transmigrated into a book after being struck by lightning, where the original owner is the villainess of the entertainment industry.... more>>

The original owner was the real daughter, but was forced out of the house by the fake daughter.

Due to lack of money, she sold the mountain that her maternal grandmother had left for her. With the money, she went down the Internet celebrity road.

In less than half a year, the money ran out, she got entangled with the male lead, harmed the female lead, and hit a dead end.

Shen Tingshuang who transmigrated was dying, penniless, and had to complete all kinds of weird tasks from the system in order to restore her spiritual veins.

After the spiritual veins recovered, Shen Tingshuang who was about to roll up her sleeves and have a big fight with the system, opened the door, and saw a group of big men squatting at the door. Seeing her, their faces were full of joy. Boss, we will help you fight! Can you give us an extra box of fruit?

This does not seem to be a following the script?

Shen Tingshuang only wanted to farm the land well, but some people reported that the vegetables and fruits she planted contained hormones.

No matter who wants to buy, she won’t sell!

That night, big bosses ABC gathered together eagerly at the bottom of her mountain.

Big Boss A: Boss, now the whole network knows that what you grow is the best.

Big Boss B: Those people no longer dare to spread rumors!

Big Boss C: So, boss, can you still sell vegetables to us? <<less

In the post-apocalyptic age, men were damned.... more>>

On a fateful day, one ordinary man found a black mystical crystal in a mine.
The crystal gave him the opportunity to change his life forever.

Could he escape from his predetermined fate and create a destiny for himself? <<less

What was originally an ordinary day, suddenly became a historical turning point. Enormous, mysterious Cubes appeared all over the world without warning and as if Judgement Day’s spears, inserted themselves into the blue planet.... more>>

From inside the enormous Cubes, endless streams of monsters gushed out alike raging tides, utterly defeating the unguarded armies of each state in the blink of an eye.

In order for humanity to preserve its final embers, the heads of states issued orders of retreat, to no longer attack the Cubes but rather to cling to remote cities, which they turned into self-sufficient survivor bases and around which they built 100-meter-tall Walls of Life!

Many years later, while bearing the heavy weight of history, the first expeditionary force brought back a world changing piece of information. The Cubes possessed exceedingly high intelligence and they regularly transmitted mission instructions to humans nearby. The mission rewards were incredible.

Since then, humans rushed out of the confines of the walls and once more set foot on the wasteland! <<less

On the outskirts of the Pleasure City of Midas lies the Ceres special autonomous area, commonly known as the slums. Gang leader Riki, looking for an easy pocket to pick in the nightlife districts, gets caught red-handed…by none other than one of the highest-ranking, golden-haired android elites ruling from the capital Tanagura: the “Blondy” Iason Mink!
By all rights, a Blondy standing at the pinnacle of aristocracy and a slummer should have never crossed paths—their chance encounter marks the beginning of a love twisted by obsession, soon spiraling into a karmic chain of events...... more>>

⬇️ //// About the Japanese novel and anime adaptations ////
⬇️ //// About the English translation ////
⬇️ //// Current translation status ////
⬇️ //// Drama CDs, prequel and side stories ////

//// About the Japanese novel and anime adaptations ////

Originally serialized in the bimonthly magazine Shosetsu June (小説ジュネ) spanning six chapters from December 1986 to October 1987, the novel was released with minor revisions into a hardcover edition in 1990.
This first version of the story received a two-episode/OVA anime adaptation in 1992 and 1994.

Between the years 2001 and 2007, the original story was greatly expanded upon and released in six paperback volumes. After a change of Japanese publisher, two more volumes were released between 2009 and 2010, completing the series (the six aforementioned volumes were released as volumes 1-4 in the newest Japanese edition).
This second version of the story was meant to be adapted into a twelve-episode OVA anime—initially planned to release in 2010—but was postponed to 2012, only to be discontinued after the fourth episode’s release.

//// About the English translation ////

The English paperback expanded edition is made up of eight volumes: the six first volumes (Seibido/Crystal edition) + the two later volumes (#7 and #8 in English, but #5 and #6 in the newest Tokuma/Chara edition).
The change in Japanese publisher led to a change in translator for the English edition between vol1 to 6 and vol7 to 8: it is highly recommended to read the fan translations of #7 and #8 as opposed to reading the licensed edition, due to the massive loss in translation (expect a 50% word count difference between the two).

//// Current translation status of the different editions of the novel (as of April 20th, 2024) ////

. Shosetsu June edition, unlicensed: 2/6 chapters, ongoing fan translation.
. 1990 hardcover edition, unlicensed: 2/6 chapters, ongoing fan translation. An older fan translation had 4/6 chapters translated but the project was dropped.
. 2000’s expanded edition, English licensed: fully translated, complete.

//// Drama CDs, prequel and side stories ////

– The Shosetsu June story was adapted into a drama cassette and a drama CD (Dark Erogenous).
– The expanded story was adapted into three drama CDs (Destiny, Nightmare, Resonance)
– A prequel called Midnight Illusion was serialized in Shosetsu June between December 1992 and April 1993, and released as a hardcover in 1996. 3/6 chapters have been fan-translated into English.
– The 5 side stories have all been fan-translated into English (Kizu/Wound, File-0, Cal’s Sighs, Musk, Illusion Night) and are based on the expanded version of the novel.

Look up online “Ai no Kusabi Master List LiveJournal” to find the links to all the material listed above and more.

[This page was updated as per an anon’s request, all credit goes to the AnK community where credit is due.] <<less

High school senior, Junya Sawa, gets a new classmate when Uzuki Kobayakawa, the heir to notorious crime syndicate, transfers to his school. The other students... more>> in Junya's class all keep their distance, giving Uzuki a wide berth, however Junya soon becomes good friends with him. Gradually, the two become attracted to one another, but Uzuki's educational "advisor" admonishes him, telling Uzuki that the world he must live in has no room for Junya, and the two are separated. Then, 8 years later, still holding that wound that never healed, the adult Junya reunites with Uzuki... <<less

Takechi Shigeto needs medicine for one of his patients, but can't afford it. a childhood friend sees his problem and pays for it for him.... more>> However, the medicine must be paid back at a cost.. <<less

A story about another parallel universe located in Akihabara, Tokyo as well, where it is not that developed at fields of ACG (animation, comic and... more>> game), Maid Cafe, Music, Literary, Entertainment, etc. One day the man of this story, named “Tatsuya Hayashi”, found himself caught by a Smartphone App, which is called “Pioneer System”, and he became the ”Feudal Lord” of Akiharaba both in the App world and real life. Here comes our man and his friends, who became pioneer heros by continues efforts… <<less

Akikan (”Empty Can”) is the unlikely story of high school boy Kazuichi Souda, whose can of melon soda magically transforms into a human girl. More... more>> "akikan" girls begin appearing, each of them needing to be infused with carbon dioxide from their respective drink types to survive. The akikans were created as part of the 'Akikan Elect' to determine whether steel cans or aluminium cans are superior. The akikans must battle each other until only the strongest type is left standing. <<less

One moonlit night, Detective Kusaka Daisuke of Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Investigation Department, 1st Division, managed to catch some criminals red-handed in the middle of an... more>> illegal drug deal. Struck by one of the perp's bullets, the detective sought refuge down one of the city's many back alley and stumbled upon a beautiful blond boy. The boy's eyes shone red, his skin unearthly pale like a porcelain doll. He called himself Luca, and against all logic, mysteriously aged into a young man before Kusaka's very eyes! What will become of this chance encounter? Find out in this modern-day fantasy set in the bustling streets of Tokyo. <<less

The sky filled with burning smoke of red blood.
The city filled with what remains of Sangvis Ferri ,
with the Limbs or body of... more>> the tactical dolls.
there isn’t any weaponry left
or force of protection left.
only the left girls and I,
are marching forwards. <<less

Zhao Su arrived here in the 35th year of Emperor Jiajing.... more>>

His first wish was only to have a satisfactory meal.

This is a story of a boy who goes from being a poverty-stricken son of a concubine to becoming the Grand Secretary of the Great Ming.

This is also a tragic story of hard work, to train the little bratty child to become the promising young emperor, but in the end he was overwhelmed by the brat.

This is the best time period, Jiajing Emperor, Zhang Juzheng, Xu Jie, Yan Song, stars gathering, fighting openly.

This is also the worst time period, the Emperor is obsessed with achieving immortality, the court officials are forming factions, the court is a dog eat dog arena, the country is also facing internal and external conflict. The North has the Tartar, the Southeast has the Wukou, as well as heavy taxes. The common people cannot stand the hardship, the entire Ming dynasty is on the brink of collapse.

What can his existence change? <<less

When the alien Mimics invade, Keiji Kiriya is just one of many recruits shoved into a suit of battle armor called a Jacket and sent... more>> out to kill. Keiji dies on the battlefield, only to be reborn each morning to fight and die again and again. On his 158th iteration, he gets a message from a mysterious ally--the female soldier known as the Full Metal b*tch. Is she the key to Keiji's escape or his final death? <<less

Allison is an adventure series set in a world containing one continent (extending roughly from the Equator to 60 degrees North latitude) which is divided down the center by a towering mountain range and a huge river. The industry and technology of the world are roughly equivalent to Europe in the 1930s. Due to the geography, two cultures developed on either side of the divide, and at the time the story begins, the cultures have been at war on and off for hundreds of years. The bloodiest conflict yet began thirty-five years before the start of the story; both sides are so exhausted by the conflict that an uneasy armistice is signed after some five... more>> years of fighting. Aside from a brief conflict over the jurisdiction of the river, resulting in the formation of a buffer zone on either side, this peace has largely been unbroken. The east side of the world is known as Roxche, though formally the region's name is the Roxcheanuk Confederation. The entire region comprises sixteen countries which all speak a common language. The west side is known as Sou Beil, though formally the region's name is the Allied Kingdoms of Bezel Iltoa. The region comprises the two kingdoms of Bezel and Iltoa which both serve to bring together a small number of countries under a common language different than that of the eastern region. There are far more blond-haired people in the West than the East.

At the beginning of the first novel, Allison, a pilot in the Roxche Air Force, has come to visit her childhood friend Wilhelm ("Wil" for short), who has remained at school over his summer break to continue his studies. While traveling in the countryside near the school, the two encounter an old man well-known to Wil's schoolmates as a teller of tall tales. Nevertheless, he captures their interest with his talk about a "treasure" which, if found, is said to be able to put an end to the war. No one would believe him that the war between the countries could ever end, so no one listened to him. When the old man is abducted and taken over to Sou Beil, Allison and Wil steal an airplane and chase the abductors across the river into the next region. Fortunately, the two were raised as orphans by a woman who came from the West, and thus can speak both languages. <<less

She was a famous plastic surgeon in the 21st century, both at home and abroad. But one day, she transmigrated to become a young lady in the Prime Minister's Mansion and got bullied. The concubine hung her up and beat her, forcing her to marry a fifty years old general as his second wife! But unexpectedly, she received an imperial edict and was asked to marry the emperor's fifth son - the Evil King.... more>>

Who was the Evil King? A gunpowder explosion destroyed his appearance and one of his eyes. After waking up, Evil King's temperament changed drastically. The handsome young man became a bloodthirsty and cruel tyrannical king. This was not even the most frightening thing. It was said that the Evil King had four wives, but none of them had lived over a month!

Last night, the Evil King’s fourth wife died. Today, she was tied up and sent to his mansion … <<less

Satou Ryouta who died from overworking at a black company was reincarnated to another world. Although Ryouta was alive, he is now burdened with the inconvenience that his level is fixed to 1 in this new world.... more>>

Although he wasn’t able to raise his level, he had a unique skill that can create a cheat-like item that shouldn’t exist in the world from a monster.

He got to know about his status and MAX them with the help of ability-up items. He gathered a number of weapons and items that can only be used by himself, allowing him to be level 1 but yet, having the strongest equipment. <<less

Seiya Kanie is a good looking, perfectionist boy who is forced by the mysterious Isuzu Sento to visit an amus**ent park named Amagi Brilliant Park, which is in serious financial trouble and about to be closed forever.... more>>

The park is actually staffed by refugees from a magical realm called Maple Land, and the park is a facility for harvesting magical energy from visitors while they’re having fun. As such, the park is the only way the refugees can maintain their existence in the human realm.

To save the park from closing, Seiya is hired by the owner, Latifa Fleuranza, to use his skills in entertainment to become its new manager. However, to not lose the land to a real estate agency, they have only three months left to attract 250,000 visitors, a feat that seems impossible given the park’s current situation. <<less

The cool, attractive chemistry teacher Kuroki reaches out to the timid, lonely Tomoya. He forces his man-heat into Tomoya's sensitive body at school and on... more>> the train they commute by together; forcing Tomoya to drown in lustful pleasure. Pleasure and shame turns into attraction, and Tomoya begins to bloom. As his lonely heart trembles at this unpredictable love, the always kind Sakisaka sweetly approaches him... The men's ecstatic love hungers for Tomoya's affection. <<less

Himuro Suzuha, the student council president who is a perfect model student, but has high pressure and a small talk personality. Vice president Tajima Aito, who has feelings for her, can one day hear the "true feelings" hidden behind her words! Suzuha's true intentions—that was how harsh and harsh her attitude and poisonous tongue were all in front of her, and she was completely in love with Aito! Aito was happy to know that they had both feelings. If you know the answer, a happy ending is an easy win! ... more>>

So I made a confession at once, but…

I was rejected!? <<less

Aldred, the leader of a kingdom’s A-ranked party,『Black Silver』, has accomplished the task of slaying a dragon. However, he who has pursued strength his whole life has lost sight of his goal from taking down a monster of the strongest species. As he worried about what to do next in his life, it was the scenery of Nordende that popped up in his mind; A rural village by the countryside, full of natural beauty, which he only visited once during a quest in the past.... more>>

After declaring the disbandment of his party, he heads towards Nordende for a comfortable, relaxing life. <<less

The uninhibited young master of a rich family in modern society traveled through time and reincarnated in the body of the son of a medicinal herb collector who had been living in the mountains. Unfortunately, in addition to losing his memory, he was kidnapped by accident and thrown into a sedan chair.... more>>

Marrying a man? God damn it!

Do I look like a gay? <<less

A former villainess who died after frivolously messing up the love between the male and female lead, Lilith.
They say you’ll pay for it if you do evil deeds, and Lilith became a side character in a novel who gets abused by her stepmother and gets married off to a tr*shy man. Determined to live kindly this time, Lilith recruits the worst villain to teach her stepmother and stepsisters a lesson.... more>>

“So you’re telling me to create a scene while pretending to be your lover.”
“Exactly! If they get treated terribly they’ll live kind lives too. Like me!”

The villain is really good at his job. Now the only thing left is to take care of the stepmother and the baron and live kindly and quietly like a side character would. But I’ll give this man a hint since I’m grateful.
“Don’t ever start an unrequited love unless you want to mess up your life.”
“You think I’m going to love someone unrequitedly? I doubt it.”

He ignored the warning of a former villainess! I was about to tell him you can’t just decide easily like that, but he folded his eyes and said “Why would I need to love someone unrequitedly when I already have a lover?” <<less

An unknown reporter, Se Cai receives a gaming system called, Eye for News through an accident. The system allows him to trade skills and items... more>> that furbish his reporting skills. Follow on his assignments as he exposes nationwide conspiracies, records heroic profiles, expatiates public dissent, and uncovers administrative corruption. However, his most difficult assignment of all remains the navigation between the women that occupy his life… <<less