Novels w/
• jealousy
• sly comments
• tension
• obsessive love... more>>

I've ranked these based on the ones I've enjoyed the most considering the plot and possessiveness of the male lead by a 2:1 ratio ~

Only straight romances 

(I have another list only for BL)

what I've written are my honest opinions and pls feel free to reccomend more or to ask any questions ~♡ <<less

I thought how about list all novel without harem that is good for reading in the free time, then here I was, make it. Basically I put ALL GENRES in one list, BUT they don't have harem tag. Ah, ofc the mc is male. And unlike the other lists, I don't arrange the novels based on its stars. But at least, I put them according their origin (kr-cn-jp) ... more>>

If anyhow you guys found a title with harem inside and I put it here, please tell me. Thank you! <<less

Are you a sucker for yanderes? Then here it is, a vitamin for yanderes! Drink a dozen once a day and you'll get addicted just like me! ╰(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)╯... more>>

I got addicted to them last year. The reason's I always feel mesmerized by their myriad of emotions that they feel towards FL, especially their despair and misery. 

And I don't read Harem, I only simp loyal men here.

* Not in order 

* Also, pls keep in mind that some have smut and forced s*x/r*pe <<less

If you love yandere male leads (not in a bad way but in a delicious way) like me      ... more>>

Then this is for you

and when i say yandere it _is_ a  Yandere

the ones that goes bat sh*t crazy for mc

Also there is r*pe/forced s*x in the list, so read at your own risk

Also, I would love it if you could recommend me some yandere ML book recs  <<less

beware ;) take it with a grain of salt and caution... more>>

Ps. Added notes for the ones that I don't think is yandere enough / is still currently reading to see whether it fits the list <<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

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

`` ~ ୨୧ ♡ · Mostly Kr yandere or obsessive ML !!  Notice : \/ Only include if has a readable website or raws that... more>> are easy to read !! <<less

CN, KRN, and JPN I only got to know, read and love when NU came to my life... As well as MLs I need in my life because of their infinite love and care for their FLs... sana ol... more>>

Note: The list will be updated every now and then because there are some novels I had read and loved in the past but forgot the titles due to reading many recent updated novels. Also, I may sort the novels' ranking. Thank you.

Part II! Continue at https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/14984/ <<less

Yandere ML, Love Interest Falls In Love First, Strong Female MC. Honestly, if you want a yandere and possessive ML and can’t get triggered at... more>> the toxicity, then this list is for you. Some are also not toxic, I also left reviews so that you could pick. <<less

Ufufufu here's a list of possessive men drunk in their obsessive love~... more>>

Have fun reading! (PSS: This list may contain a bit SPOILERS as I take a few sentences from the novels to put them in the description. SOME of the novels here may be R-18! You have been warned~) <<less

[BG] - [No CP]
Quick transmigration, Fast wear, World Hopping: A genre in which the MC travels to multiple worlds, realms, or dimensions ... more>>

QT mangas

A journey to the past [Vivibear]

Cheating men must die [The king]

Goddess creation system [DAZUI]

https://forum.novelupdates.com/blogs/waiting-list.4115/

Waiting list

Raiders are all at Shura Field [Quick Pass]      攻略皆是修罗场[快穿]

Bai Yueguang [White moonlight] breaks up everyday    白月光分手日常

Accidentally robbed the system [Quick Wear]     不小心夺舍了系统[快穿]

[No CP] Female partner is addicted to science [Quick Wear]    【无CP】女配沉迷科学[快穿]

Quickly wear and hunt the black villain           快穿猎捕黑化反派

The goddess of war's black packet group      女战神的黑包群     

Fast wear: villain, you are poisonous              快穿：反派女配，你有毒 

Fast wear: The villain's salvation plan              快穿之反派男主救赎计划

Quickly Transmigration Su Daji: Male god, tease one!      快穿苏妲己：男神，撩一个！

Quickly wear to pamper the male host: My host is sick Jiao              快穿宠男主：我的宿主是病娇

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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

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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

1-11 Male Mc X Adorable Sweet loving Female Lead
11-41 Female Mc X Yandere, Cold, Doting Male Lead
Recommended All Favorite Best QT Novel with... more>> Male Mc and Female Mc Who Traveled Different World and Transmigration into Scum Characters/Cannon Fodder. Likable Male MC Who is Loyal And Dreamy, Doting On FL.   Likable, Smart, Cunning and Strong Female Mc who Faceslapped Scum, Fake White Lotus and Green Tea bit*h Characters. <<less

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

I will collect here all novels I thought ml was genuinely a yandere and not some sweet all mushy without thorns. ... more>>

Ps it include boy girl love ; BL; no yuri. A lot of Chinese. 

If you know some good abusive ones pls tell me <<less

The niche interest of craving mini doses of pain that have you clutching at your chest late at night. It doesnt get any better than that... more>>

This list contains both BL and BG novels and is by no means a complete list. Please feel free to recommend more! <<less

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

Obsessive male leads are so irrestible and I love every single one of em. They be a lil scary tho when they blacken. Huhu. Anyway, i'm blessing yall with sum yandere babi.=>... more>>

No yuri (gomen)

No yaoi (gomen ;~;)

There are a lot of novels I know which have obsessive male leads, but unfortunately there's no info about them here on NU, so i'll probably just list it here or on the comments:

Mommy villainess (PERSONAL FAVORITE)

The demon's bride

The crown's obsession

Young master Damien's pet

The reason why I don't want to marry the Prince <<less

My favourite yander novels ... more>>

PS:doesn't contain BL      isn't sorted

Bl yandere novels : https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/18348/ <<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

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When the Mc is supposed to carry on tasks in the story and ends up smarter and more attractive than the female lead, thus seducing... more>> the male lead, with this golden finger, if she claims second who dares claim first? <<less