THIS HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED TO SHOUJO/JOSEI ONLY. I HAVE A SEPARATE LIST FOR BL LIGHT NOVELS... more>>

Collection of light novels with Male Yanderes who are crazy for the main character (Shoujo / Josei). 

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There is now a separate list for Male Yanderes in BL novels

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Currently in no order - WIP

Categories:

Male Yandere Male Lead - An important character (usually the ML) is yandere

Male Yandere Side Character - The yandere is only a supporting character and/or may only appear for a short part of the story. If the novel doesn't have a yandere tag at all then it probably means the yandere plays a very minor role.

Possessive Male Lead - Perhaps not quite a yandere but does show signs of possessiveness

Not Enough Chapters - Too early in the novel to tell / character hasn't demonstrated yandere traits yet but it's tagged under Male Yandere <<less

Fantasy / Slice of Life novels to breeze through, mostly mindless fluff but a precious few located at the top have plot. Untranslated works included... more>> below. <<less

* There will be no BL, HAREM, YAOI,GL ... more>>

*B×G, one vs one relationship.

** THERE ARE SOME OTHER NOVELS AND STORIES AND COMIC LINK IN THE COMMENT SECTION WITH YANDERE ML.

****THERE IS A SECOND PART OF THIS LIST.

This list only includes Chinese and Korean novel.

  JAPANESE YANDERE MALE LEAD LIST link-https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/20430/ <<less

I love me some possessive, obsessive ML. Ooops, hit my 100 limit again. Separated BL and BG possessive lists. ... more>>

New BL list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/8543/?ft=yes <<less

Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/9169/?ft=yes... more>>

Honestly just a cluster of different stories that fall under this title that I enjoyed. I love humorous stories, so you will notice that is a theme. I also like mu*der mysteries, transmigration, some otome/villainess, and gaming genres. This is my first list, so it is fairly unorganized but I left comments on a few directly relating them to others. Note that some of these stories start out fairly serious and do not become fluffy or comedic till much later in the reading. Feel free to comment any recommendations you may have for me after seeing my preferences! It is greatly appreciated. 

During my free time, I’ll add scores between 1-5 on how worthwhile they are to read. 1) Only read if you’re bored to absolute tears; 2) it’s an okay read, some dissatisfying parts, not a priority at all; 3) Not particularly bad or good, just something to pass the time when you have a long trip (it won’t feel like an absolute waste of time or make you feel particularly dissatisfied after reading); 4) Good read that you should read; 5) Excellent/MUST read. If the score contains a .5, then it could go in either direction of the whole numbers it’s closest to. Keep in mind, none of the novels listed here are awful. Some are definitely better than others, but all of them have their own merits.  <<less

Romance that gratify my soul. They are super sweet novels that give me a dopamine rush. Novels that make you crave for that kind of love. In addition to underrated gems, I have tried to include various fluffy, BG novels of different genres. Enjoy!! :)... more>>

-Not ranked in order; highly rated novels; BG; 1v1 (no harem), HE, lots of fluff <<less

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Mostly "toxic" relationships and primarly that of a romantic nature.... more>>

Although the ML's are usually the one described of such acting, the FL's can be too.

Ussually the FL has the upper hand and the ML is a puppy, this also being the preference, but there can be exceptions in the list.

Also novels where the ML's burning affection is not reciprocated by the FL. This can be changed as the plot evolves, or until the end the love won't be reciprocated.

Fantastic realm/ Royalty/Modern world/Ancient times - doesn't matter as long as the FL is not treated miserably, even if there is angst, mixed emotions, bursts of anger, sad and tense moments. The ML lead definitely can not be a total scum and the FL a weak, emotional damsel. This being said, I gladly accept new suggestions that match this genre. <<less

Based on my personal scale of yandere intensity.... more>>

NOTE: THE RATING IS NOT A RATING OF THE NOVEL, ONLY THE INTENSITY OF THE YANDERE. 

This list includes all the books I think are solid 7+/10 and very intense male yanderes. BL included. Most novels are completed. Spoilers beware! 

The Scale:

1: All bark no bite

7: Glaring red flags, but red is my favourite colour. 

9: Perfect intensity. The most intense just below abusive imo. 

10: My friend, if you don't get out of there, imma call 911 to drag you out of there. Somebody get a restraining order pls im begging.

Please note: These are intense yanderes, there will be toxic and abusive relationships. Please read the tags for TWs. <<less

Welcome to the dark side~ (Chinese version)

Fluffy, sometimes heart melting, sometimes sweet, sometimes heart-warming, sometimes touching, a few tears might be shed... The feels...... more>>

Authors for guaranteed  fluff: Ban Li Zi, Mo Bao Fei Bao, Gu Man, Jiu Xiao Qi
Majority are 'modern day' romance. Ranking  not in order.  <<less

This is the continuation of "STRAIGHT ROMANCE NOVELS I"... more>>

These are romance novels with various kinds of varieties that I have read and have not read that I find interesting and happen to have the urge to share it to you guys just bc I find it a waste to haggle all of these treasures for myself. 

The novels you're gonna be seeing here is still the same, romance novels, that are straight and are either realistic, fluffy, no dog-blood drama and 109876 chapters to resolve misunderstandings, no 5 men chasing after the protagonist, no male lead with 1000 concubines, makes sense to at least at the bear minimum, light-hearted, or some philosophical really deep stuff(though rarely). But mostly, it's gonna be more about fluff, light-hearted and more focused on romance.

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I have reached the limit yet again folks... so I guess time for rec list no.3...? let's gooooo

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STRAIGHT ROMANCE NOVELS I - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/45472/

STRAIGHT ROMANCE NOVELS II 

STRAIGHT ROMANCE NOVELS III - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/45549/ <<less

This list will NOT include novels with explicit r*pe between MC and ML. Due to their nature, these will not depict healthy relationships. This list also does not include QT.... more>>

These are not "true" yandere ML's as the MC is willing and reciprocates. My personal favorite novels are those where the MC/ML dynamic is mutually obsessive/possessive or where the MC accepts and returns the ML's obsessive love. The top ranked novels on this list will have darker tone because of this .

This list focuses on romance and the couples. List is ranked roughly by my enjoyment of the couple. If a novel is shorter, or still early in translation it will naturally fall later.  <<less

Welcome one, welcome all! We got yanderes galore over here - possessive ones, obsessive ones, clingy ones, two-faced ones, (blood)thirsty ones, and even the bat-sh*t crazy psychos. Do you like 'em spicy or sweet? Tell ya what, I'll even throw in a tragic backstory and a sprinkle of angst, just for you. *wink**wink*... more>>

Like what you see, you can take them home! But be careful, they're very hard to tame~

[Strict no returns, refunds, or exchanges policy. All sales are final. Waiver required. We are not liable for any injury, death, confinement, or torture resulting from the adoption of your yandere.] <<less

Novels that have obsessive, possessive or yandere male leads.  Male leads that make you shudder and grin at how crazy they are with FL. Most... more>> are completed. <<less

This contains mild yandere, jealous type of male lead, slight to full on possessive and obsessive, or male leads that are reliant on fml, or just some novels that I liked and have little to no possessive male lead... more>>

Also, novels in this list are something that I already read and finished(or atleast some arcs if it’s a quick transmigration) so I can really guarantee that these are worth a read <<less

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

that feeling when you're so into as novel and then the translators drop it ... more>>

or the feeling of being left on a cliffhanger but having no where to even 

these are completed - that means no waiting, no pain yay 

lots are one shots but there's so really good long ones in there as well e.g Ascending do not disturb  <<less

Whether it’s starting off as a fan or unrequited love, this list contains characters that were able to be in a relationship with their admirers.... more>>

- falling in love with their idol, male-god, celebrity-wife, muse, and crush  <<less

i am very picky and particular about characters, the story, and translation quality so you can trust my recommendations
( this list is not structured or orgainzed from my fav to least fav or something, just the first 5 are some of my favs )... more>>

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/80301/?ft=yes (pt. 2 of this list) <<less

with the male leads just cause they are called a villain in the blurb or by others- they don't actually seem like villains or the author skims over it and doesn't  write much... more>>

 so I wanted to dedicate this list partly to those EVIL ML's who are involved with killing a lot, borderline mad, are constantly doing bad things and there's is a bit more description of such things

Usually you can see this where the male lead is sometimes genuinely mean to the MC and we see MC struggle being around them
also I'm including torture, cruelty, or just kinda both are evil lets-take-over-the-world-together kind of romances 

lets burn in hell together .... <<less

completed novels where the ML is obsessed with the FL. there is a separate list for ongoing novels on my profile! ... more>>

stars: overall rating — hearts: obsessiveness rating <<less

NO YANDERES and no s*upid MCs. Complete only.... more>>

Het / GL / BL (in that order, mostly alphabetical). 

Also these are only stories I like, so they (usually) don't drag on too long. I HATE r*pe AND YANDERES UG so here's some fluffy goodness for the soul. 

In terms of the romance tho, this list varies widely. 

If recs or suggestions or comments on the books plz comment thx :) <<less

Novels with non-humans. Will include mostly fluffy novels, mostly HE and some tragedy. In addition to a non-human characters, this includes novels where mc was previously a non-human and then becomes human, characters with shape-shifter ability, or just novels with pets. ... more>>

- includes ghosts, spirits, gods, vampires, and werewolves, robots, pillows, and other humanoid/non-human characters, etc. 

-this list will not include any orc/beast tribe harem novels (will only include 1v1); nor does this list include system- human relationships (eg. “don’t pick up boyfriends from tr*sh”) or non-human relationships from thriller, horror novels like “thriller trainee” or “I rely on poverty to sweep through survival games” <<less

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