List of good jp light novel 

Collection of Chinese, Japanese, Korean novels I've read or currently reading, centered around a male MC without a harem. That's right, who has time for girls/women/lolis when a whole adventure (sleuth of problems?) awaits.... more>>

Disclaimer: Some of these novels are still ongoing while some works are complete but in progress of being translated. If I see the beginnings of a harem, it's sure to be off this list.

Removed: Academy's Undercover Professor <<less

me n my weird taste... more>>

some reviews contains spoiler (⁠๑⁠•⁠﹏⁠•⁠)

not on the list:

- The beginning after the end

2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/82408/ <<less

the title's self-explanatory, right?
not in any particular order because the lot of these are painfully mediocre

The list name says it all.... more>>

I was so hooked to the point I forgot my assignments before I finished reading the translations <<less

A reading list I made to keep track of my personal reading process. May include HL/GL/BL. I like mystery, fantasy and ADVENTURE (and angst)! I... more>> don't like romance that much though... I will drop if the romance is too strong for my liking. My favourite trope is Friend to Lover. So I kinda like Slow Romance. Also in this house we stan non-villianized heroine. The list is sorted in my favorite order. <<less

This list is a bit of a mix of series that I could recommend without hesitation to anyone to try and those that may not... more>> be sensational, but for some reason interested me. As soon as I find some time I will split it into several other lists. <<less

Just as the title says. Just my personal favorites novels in the order that I love.

CN and JP novels I really enjoy. Novels that go an extra mile to build up the story, the world, the characters and the progression.

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Action-packed and plot-heavy novels. No romance.... more>>

Love is temporary, EXP is eternal. <<less

Top genre: Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Slice of Life, Action, Adventure, Mystery.... more>>

Unlisted: World End Economica, Katanagatari, Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Yagate Kimi ni Naru Saeki Sayaka ni Tsuite

Honorable mentions: Saredo Tsumibito wa Ryuu to Odoru: Dances with the Dragons, Gensousaiki no Allusionist, Kotoshi wa Makureki 417 Nen Desu (今年は幕歴417年です), Glass no Tou no Satsujin, Kokou no Mesu, Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita, Shakugan no Shana, Seishun Buta Yarou, SAO Progressive, Rebuild World, Qualia the Purple, Log Horizon, Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, Grimgal of Ashes and Illusion <<less

JP Isekai route Story but without MC having multiple love interest, only 1 love interest or nothing at all. All have fantasy, Magic and Swords... more>> setting.
These are my recommendations that I have read, currently reading or on-hold novels. <<less

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Masterpieces with great writing style and translation. Mostly has grim dark/horror/apocalyptic setting and contemplative narration.... more>>

These are novels/mangas I found a pity I can't put here:

The remains of the day

To your eternity

Sousou no frieren <<less

Novels to read, still being translated. F/M.

Stuff that are reccomended by my server's collective consciousness, there is not much rhyme or reason or overlaps. Order based on the entry of suggestions, not ranking.... more>>

Continuation of https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/51313/ <<less

I really like the fantasy genre, especially those who have many creatures and many mythological elements, and of course have a good plot..... I don't... more>> think it needs a plot that is so wow, enough to make me happy it's enough <<less

I ain't reading half of this list yet, just want to clear my tabs.... more>>

Male MC. fantasy/adventure/action/isekai/game/novel elements, can be reincarnation/transmigration/2nd chance/dystopian,  some modern setting and less/no action, some might originally from that world, some might be more psychological, some might be harem as well. 

in no particular order

Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/57754/?ft=yes <<less

Mostly no romance, some I dropped because I started reading others, but still recommend. The order doesn't matter.

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