The entire world is now ruled by the despotic Devis Empire.... more>>

Filena grew up in the provincial town of Dora, and was raised as a type of s*ave known as a Battler. In other words, it is her fate to fight other Battlers to the death, for the amusement of ordinary Imperial citizens.

But Filena harbors suspicions about herself, and eventually awakens to the idea of fighting for her own sake. Her very existence will not only shift history, it will alter the fates of Battle Director Barabbas, Battle Writer Nest, and many others.

Here starts a new series painting a portrait of Filena, the beautiful warrior woman raised as a man, and her epic battles! <<less

The First Volume of the 1945 Series: Record of Lorelei.... more>>

Midway through the Pacific War—

Mechanic Mikami is en route to the Rabaul base when an unexpected encounter with a lone Zero fighter changes his fate. The pilot, known by the alias "Lorelei," is a man whose relentless pursuit of battle hides something deeper beneath the surface.

As Mikami is assigned as his personal mechanic, their lives become intertwined in the harsh reality of war. This emotionally gripping novel tells the story of two men brought together by duty, bound by something more profound in the face of an uncertain future. <<less

"I will never fall in love with anyone again."... more>>

This startling confession comes from Sakutaro, a devoted fan and steadfast supporter of novelist Tsugumi’s work—a man for whom Tsugumi has begun to feel the faint stirrings of love. Still reeling from the heartbreak of a ten-year relationship’s end, Tsugumi accepts Sakutaro’s offer of a place to stay, only to uncover the deep, heavy burden he quietly bears.

A young man struggling with a memory disorder and a timid writer grappling with past wounds find their lives intertwined in unexpected ways. As they navigate fleeting moments of connection and vulnerability, they begin to wonder: can today’s precious memories survive until tomorrow?

A tender, bittersweet love story about healing, hope, and the fragility of time. <<less

【Hero Alistar, a legendary hero who has saved many people with the Holy Sword ■■■■■■. There was a person who was always with him, Saint Magali. The two of them, with a bottomless kindness and benevolent spirit, no matter what danger befalls them, they saved many people that suffered hardships and injustice. This book describes the history of the legend of the greatest Hero and Saint of all time.】... more>>

Excerpt from the preface of 『Holy Sword Legend』.

My childhood friend, Magali was chosen as a saint.

From now on, it seems that she has to keep smiling to everyone in the capital, and has to live in a terrifyingly strict world that has things like manners and dance.

We’ve been together since birth. As expected, there is something left in my mind.

While feeling a little lonely… I held down my childhood friend who no matter what was trying to escape and turned her over to the knight who came to pick her up.

「Alistaaaaaaaaaaaaar!!」

I could hear a resentful voice, but that was probably my imagination.

I was taken along to the capital to see her off as a last struggle… but, it ended without any problems.

「Now, I’m going home. Good luck ^^」

I turned my back to my childhood friend who looked at me with resentful eyes. And when I was on my way home… I was being chased by goblins.

「Noooooooo!! Someone help meeeeeeeeeee!!」

This is a misunderstood legend of a hero and saint with the worst personalities that’re pulling each other’s leg while pursuing a happy life. <<less

The series follows the protagonist Kazunari Hira, a high school student who doesn’t talk much, has no friends, and belongs to the bottom of his class. The person he falls in love with at first sight is Sou Kiyoi. He is “The King” who doesn’t hang out with anyone, equally ruthless, and reigns at the top of the class. With the hope Sou will notice his presence, Kazunari serves him devotedly, running errands and buying lunch. But his faith in the absolute monarch gradually falls into lust.... more>>

Volume 1 – Utsukushii Kare (Completed)

Volume 2 – Nikurashii Kare

Volume 3 – Nayamashii Kare

Side Stories – interlude Utsukushii Kare <<less

Yuto Lennix, a former DEA investigator was arrested by a false accusation of killing his own partner. The FBI agents gave him a special deal, to look for a particular criminal hiding in the same prison. By the time he was detained in the Schelger Prison, he got to meet his cellmate, d*ck Burnford, who didn’t show signs of being kind and welcoming upon his arrival. Will he ever be in good terms with his inmates, especially to Dick?... more>>

Volume 1: Deadlock

Volume 2: Deadheat

Volume 3: Deadshot

Deadlock Side Story – Tooiyoake

Deadlock Side Story – Tsuyoki Mono, Nanji no Na wa Onna

DEADLOCK Side Story – Love begets love <<less

Being born as an omega in a prestigious count’s family is considered a disgrace. Desperate to keep his secret, Masazumi lives as a Beta in... more>> boarding school. “I won’t fall in love with anyone, I’ll die without a pair!”. However, one day his unrivaled good looks and wit caught the eyes of his classmates and he was attacked!! The one who rescued him from this predicament was the janitor, Miyake. Despite being dressed in plain work clothes and a hat, when Miyake approached, Masazumi felt a spark like he’d never experienced before. <<less

Two horns, golden eyes, sharp claws, but a height of only 40cm!?... more>>

Enter the Yase family, caught in the shadows of history with the ability to employ the use of fantastic demons. The prime member of the family was the young demon master Tokimori, and his partner was the small demon Yato.

“When I kiss Tokimori’s lips, I feel energized. Because Tokimori is so cute.”

Yato declares boldly as he absorbs himself completely in sexually harassing him by licking his nipples, or sliding into his underwear. Even though he gives him a headache everyday, whenever Tokimori is in danger, Yato’s body goes through an unusual transformation…!? <<less

The story is staged in the distant future within our own Milky Way Galaxy, approximately in the late 36th century. A portion of the galaxy is filled with terraformed worlds inhabited by interstellar traveling human beings. For 150 years two mighty space powers have intermittently warred with each other: the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance.... more>>

Within the Galactic Empire, based on mid 19th century Prussia, an ambitious military genius, Reinhard von Müsel, later conferred Reinhard von Lohengramm, is rising to power. He is driven by the desire to free his sister Annerose, who was taken by the Kaiser as a concubine. Later, he wants not only to end the corrupt Goldenbaum dynasty but also to defeat the Free Planets Alliance and to unify the whole galaxy under his rule.

In the Free Planets Alliance Star Fleet is another genius, Yang Wen Li. He originally aspired to become a historian through a military academy, and joined the tactical division only out of need for tuition money. He was rapidly promoted to an admiral because he demonstrated excellence in military strategy in a number of decisive battles and conflicts. He becomes the archrival of Reinhard, though they highly respect one another. Unlike Reinhard he is better known for his underdog victories and accomplishments in overcoming seemingly impossible odds and mitigating casualties and damages due to military operations.

As a historian, Yang often predicts the motives behind his enemies and narrates the rich history of his world and comments on it. One of his famous quotes is: “There are few wars between good and evil; most are between one good and another good.”

Besides the two main heroes, the story is full of vivid characters and intricate politics. All types of characters, from high nobility, admirals and politicians, to common soldiers and farmers, are interwoven into the story. The story frequently switches away from the main heroes to the Unknown Soldier fighting for his life on the battlefield.

There is a third neutral power nominally attached to the Galactic Empire called the Phezzan Dominion, a planet-state (city-state on a galactic scale) which trades with both warring powers. There is also a Terraism cult, which claims that humans should go back to Earth, gaining popularity throughout the galaxy. Throughout the story executive political figures of Phezzan in concert with the upper-hierarchy of the Terraism cult orchestrate a number of conspiracies to shift the tide of the galactic war so that it may favor their objectives. <<less

Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei (デジタル・デビル・ストーリー　女神転生, Dejitaru Debiru Sutōrī lit. "Digital Devil Story: Goddess Reincarnation") is the first book in a trilogy of novels written... more>> by Aya Nishitani. It was written in the late 1980s, and is the original source material that would eventually spawn the entire Megami Tensei franchise. The novel was soon adapted in anime form and billed under the same title. <<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

Forgive me for hurting you with terrible words ... more>>

-- Rayland, a young aristocrat with memories of his previous life who killed his loved one.

Before that, Swen, a boy who looks just like his lover, appeared!

I finally met someone I had been looking for, but somehow I couldn't take my eyes off his twin brother, Cain.

Why are you curious about Cain, who is plain and dull when he is not destined!?

It's been 300 years of pure love that's been reborn in search of lost love!!* <<less

Why did my big brother have to die?... more>>

Kyousuke loses his older brother, his only family, in a mysterious bombing incident. As he is trying to overcome the shock, a man by the name of Kanou, who claims to be the wakagashira from the Okawa, appears before him.

“I was the one who killed your brother.”

His older brother was involved with the yakuza and was killed by this man!? This cold, expressionless man, all clad in black and looking as if he could just disappear into the darkness of the night? In order to find out the truth about why his brother was killed, Kyousuke joins the Okawa. However, Kanou becomes interested in him and says, “I’m going to make you my woman.” <<less

Taiga works at a publishing company, and thanks to his sister's sudden marriage, author and Taiga's best high school friend Shu has become his brother-in-law.... more>> But then his sister suddenly disappears! Left behind, Taiga ends up taking care of his little brothers and living against his will with Shu. Their lively and raucous lives filled with trials accidentally draw them closer together. And actually, for Taiga, there's a certain feeling he had long ago that just won't disappear... <<less

Vol.1:
Sono Yubi Dake ga Shitteiru (The Lonely Ring Finger)... more>>

Vol.2:
Hidarite wa Kare no Yume wo Miru (The Left Hand Dreams of Him)

Vol.3:
Kusuri Yubi wa Chinmoku suru (The Ring Finger Falls Silent)

Vol.4:
Sorete Yubiwa wa Kokuhaku suru (The Ring Will Confess His Love)

Vol.5:
Sono Yubi Dake wa Nemuranai (Only That Ring Finger Will Sleep) <<less

Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. Soon, in the woods behind... more>> their spooky old house, Satsuki and Mei discover a forest spirit named Totoro. When Mei goes missing, it’s up to Satsuki to find her sister, and she’ll need help from some new, and magical, friends. <<less

The story is about Toru, an extremely quiet and shy high school student who has a crush on Ryoji, a popular member of the high school swimming team known for his s*xual escapades. Further complicating this matter is that Toru and Ryoji are very close friends, thus forcing Toru to hide his real feelings for Ryoji and pretend to be just one of his good friends, while being torn between his love for Ryoji and the facade he has to keep up when he sees him every day.... more>>

But all that changes one day when Ryoji makes an indecent proposal to Toru, asking him if he would like to experiment with him sexually, and admitting that he had been aroused by thoughts of him during s*xual interc**rse with his girlfriend. Toru unhappily accepts, pressured by his feelings for Ryoji, but as time passes Toru becomes even more aggravated as he realizes that his s*xual affair with Ryoji was just a fling based on Ryoji’s s*xual curiosity, and not on actual romantic attraction.

Toru is so depressed about the one-sided situation between him and Ryoji that he confides with a close friend named Kashiwazaki about his emotional turmoil. Together, they come up with a plan to discover Ryoji’s true intentions by secretly deciding to lie to him about them being in a romantic relationship together.

After learning of this, Ryoji becomes very angry and jealous about Toru and Kashiwazaki’s alleged relationship, and tries to break them up. The plan apparently has worked, but Toru is now in a serious love triangle between Ryoji and Kashiwazaki when he begins to realize that Kashiwazaki has been in love with him for a very long time. As the story progresses, he begins to understand that he and Ryoji were not the only ones that were hiding their true feelings. <<less