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Some novels for those new readers to tried out... more>>

Some novels are now licensed and are thus unavailable, therefore my recommendation would be either to buy from the source or read from another source, Aka google it. <<less

These are game element stories (mostly with level systems) that are either action-packed or great on the power fantasy side of things -- the MCs either begin OP or gradually become OP. You won't find any pushover MCs here, either, or MCs that waste chapter after chapter chasing skirts. Don't judge these by their covers -- some are a lot better than the cover art would lead you to think, like Night Ranger, which I put off reading for a long time. It turned out to have one of the most interesting D&D-like universes I've ever seen.... more>>

There are many other series I enjoy, but as much as I'd like to include them, I'll only put something here if it's REALLY addictive. Too many series start good and then waste their ideas. <<less

Novel's I like.... more>>

Update* I got to lazy to sort the list so all newly added novel's are at the bottom <<less

Isekai is tr*sh, but so am I.  Who am I to judge? We got Yaoi, Yuri, ecchi, and lots of cringe so we don't discriminate... more>> as long as the story is decent. <<less

These protagonist are all selfish, cruel and shameless. I have read all the novels on this list and recommend them. Ranked by how evil the... more>> protagonist is. <<less

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Here is the best novels i've read Trust me!!

Good Japanese novels definitely worth a try. 

Most novels that claim to have op protagonists and/or protagonists that are strong from the start isn't quite so. I believe my list adheres to a more stricter categorization of the aforementioned tags.... more>>

In other words, the protagonists in this list of novels are truly OP AF.

A small caveat: some novels' protagonists on this list may not necessarily be strong RIGHT from the start, but they will certainly ramp up to an OP level, hence they were added onto this list. An example of this would be "The Tutorial is Too Hard". <<less

This novels are adapted to Anime and I watched (even the sh*t ones) . Ranked by how good (my opinion) the Anime is. Top ranking... more>> are more accurate than lower ones. Links to MyAnimeList in the description. Feel free to comment on any objection in the rankings. If I agree with your disagreement, i will correct it. <<less

The MC is either intentionally or unintentionally trapped in a misunderstanding of the plot of the story

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These are novels that have good plot, characters and progression.

Some are abandoned.... more>>

Notice the absence of anything other than JP.

Avoid translations by "Estelion's Secret Imouto". <<less

Novels with male protagonist I would like to recommend~ whether they are OP or not, that's not the criteria.

entries in no particular order, i highly recommend all of them

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Sturgeon's law: 99% of everything is terrible.... more>>

I know many people say that there are no good novels on this site, and it oftens feels like the top lists are filled with overpowered MC's, undeveloped harems, 2D characters, and lacking plots.

There are some novels that stand out, however, whether that be for their plots, characters, or translations.

This is a list for my personal 1%. It is ranked in order. <<less

What I think are pretty good novels to read.

for those who like op and not too dumb mc but having trouble to find them.

This a list of my all-time favourite stories. Adding reviews in-progress. (May take over a long span of time.) Novels are sorted in descending worthwhileness.... more>> (Again from perspective.) <<less

I have been reading novels in novelupdates for close to 4 years already and it is nice to have a place where i can share... more>> my experiences with everyone. These is my favorite novels so far. I can't say that i am a professional reader but I can assure you the quality of all the novel in these list. I hope you guys enjoy it ^^ <<less

My all time favorite stories that I have read through NU. I read a variety of novels so I struggle to truly describe what I like. This list is largely built to give me a chance to give a special nod to stories that have truly blown me out of the water over the years.... more>>

I tend to avoid novels that I feel are highly s*xual or too edgy as they just make me cringe too much. I believe the novels I read are generally of a mature tone that treat their audience with respect without being too overbearing or sad. I find that many of the stories that market themselves as "mature" on this site tend to be excessively depressing or just plain violent. I have no problem with depressing truths or violence in my stories if it has a point or some value to the plot but I hate when stories add that type of stuff just to make the story seem more mature. I read books to be happy and for personal enjoyment, so if I don't feel better after reading something, I won't read it. I have also read way too many novels to be able to stand any excessively cliche stories that just reuse plot element from other stories with new gimmicks. 

If it sounds like your preferences match mine, this might be the list for you. 

If you agree with my list, but think I missed a novel, please suggest it to me so that I can add it to my reading list. <<less