Essentially, either a weak or strong protagonist has subordinates or people who are all very loyal and protective/possessive of him. Most of them are stronger than the MC. There are mainly male protagonists, but female protagonists are included.... more>>

NO HAREM OR ROMANCE-FOCUSED NOVELS! Contains mainly friendship or comradeship-focused Novels.

Other Novels/Mangas that can't be found on novelupdates: Eleceed (Manhwa), How to Survive as a Terminally-Ill Dragon (Manhwa) <<less

If you don't like romance and harem novels, then this list might help you find good novels.  This list of Japanese novels is generally of the SOL, fantasy, and adventure genres with the theme of family and friendship.  ... more>>

For example, the adventures of a father and his daughter in a fantasy world.  Or it could be SOL's story that warms the heart.  

Apart from avoiding the harem and romance genres, I also try to avoid red genres as much as possible (genres are forbidden or should not be read by children or under 15 years old) such as adult, mature, ecchi, and gore. But it could be that in the story there is some content as subplots even though it is not the focus of the story. I mean, I'm also disturbed or uncomfortable with the existence of the red genres or similar contents, even though sometimes the contents are a little needed for plot story development.

The following are recommendations for Japanese novels without romance and harem but focusing on stories of family and friendship in a fantasy world. I hope that you all enjoy reading these novels! <<less

My favorite Random food/cooking related stuff 

My personal list of Japanese slow-life novel.

Good world building isekai with minimal harems. Mix of shoujo/shounen and seinen/josei. Some might have mild background harem, but trying to keep that at a... more>> minimum. <<less

This is a list of another world novels that are easy going. While there might be occasional action, or the like, the story itself moves at a steady pace.... more>>

Some of the list contains cheats, some contain overpowered MC or the like. Some romance, or not and some with harems or reverse harems.

But, absolutely NO TRAGEDY!

Note: While I change what I read to match my mood, I do periodically add new series when I find them. So be aware that all of my lists are active. <<less

Much like my list "Korean Action Novels" this one has only japanese originals. And it meets the following conditions:... more>>

Action, Adventure and Advance. The triple AAA that the following novels have in my opinion^^. Mystery is a plus and the rest are accesories. <<less

In these novels, there is the involvement of cooking, be it as a side focus or the main focus, and possess a setting in another... more>> world(isekai). <<less

Cooking, farming, business management and the likes. Might be boring for some.

Novels that managed to hold my interest, in no particular order.

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Most fo them idk yet. ... more>>

No smut, ai, yaoi, yuri.

Almost no harem.  <<less

Welcome to The Honeysuckle Fictional Gourmet Cafe!... more>>

A place where gluttony is not a sin. Here we present all kinds of food-related fiction novels. Because our food feeds the heart.

Novel's points:
▪︎The main character (MC) could be a foodie, a cook, a chef or a pâtissier.
▪︎Food is an important part of MC's life.

Novel's values:
▪︎Food is art. Food is life.
▪︎Beside sincerity, it's true that the way to someone's heart is through their stomach.
▪︎May learn a little thing or two about eating, cooking and baking.

⚠️Warning⚠️
May contain spoilers on the novel's descriptions below. All spoilers shown are for illustration purposes only. The actual novels may differ slightly from the spoilers due to spoiler's simplified texts. <<less

Stories of individual that are summoned/transported into another world by accident. They are people that have been rejected to be useful by the people that... more>> have summoned them or they are not deemed to be the summoned hero. <<less

A list of everything I've read in order. ... more>>

Learn how my terrible taste develops. 

It's missing novels originally in english, but I'll try rating everything on the database.

I'll update when I read something (if I remember.)

Currently Reading: Lord of the Mysteries 2: Circle of Inevitability. (Chapter 35)
If you got suggestions, put them in the comments below. <<less

Don't you just love reading novels about delicious food of any sort and drooling over the description or the pictures. I do! ... more>>

These novels may not necessarily concentrate on cooking or food but it is a central part of the novels. <<less

Haven't read most of this yet, but I remember these are the manhwas and mangas I've read and enjoyed that I wanna continue reading

Novels where the main character has interesting cheats ( mainly non combat oriented) in no particular order

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A list I'm using to recommend works which I may or may not have read the light novel for, but that I've definitely enjoyed the... more>> adapted version of, whether it's been adapted as a manga, manhua, manhwa, anime, webtoon, etc. I'll try to add notes on what the adaptation is and why I rec it to them, but there'll be a lot on here, so it's gonna be a WIP <<less

Novels with yummy descriptions of delicious food that readers could maybe create. ... more>>

All novels featuring cooking, eating and descriptions of delicious food, whether made from real ingredients or fantasy are welcome.

List will include Slice of Life, Martial Arts, Cultivation, Transmigration, BL, yuri and more! <<less

MY TBR go brrr i have too many novels i want to read but i haven't 

A comprehensive list of novels I’ve read including, but not limited to: dropped series, BL, smut, good reads, etc. This is my personal opinion and does not always reflect the actual reception or rating of the novel. Listed in no particular order.... more>>

Personal Recommendation Level:

5 — You have to read it!!

4 — Satisfactory

3 — meh 

2 — not my tea

1 — I can’t... <<less