Here some of my favorite novels, i tend to like novel without romance, harem, ecchi, or tragedy tags. I also like stories with great side characters rather than just focusing solely on MC. So if you look for those harem seeking protag and usual face slapping novel then sorry~ this isn't for ya...... more>>

P.S (edit 12/21) i removed all novel with romance hints, enjoy~ <<less

A list for stories with minimum conflict and a lot of fluff and healing with cute children and/or animals. No harems. Contains some BL. ... more>>

*Constantly updated. Suggestions are welcome!

**Not in particular order

Fluff level (10= all fluff, no plot; 5=occasional fluff, a lot of plot; to 1=all plot, no fluff) <<less

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The isekai here is pointed to another world, but not only to the usual Jpn isekai with reincarnation/rebirth/transmigrate MC. It can be the world that's totally not in the earth, and maybe it's not a reincarnation/transmigration and MC is from that world. ... more>>

My ideal isekai novel is the one with the world building as its central theme and the romance is non existent, even if there's romance element in it, usually it's slow and just as unnecessary side dish.

NO HAREM for me. Tho few of them has harem and romance tags, for me there are those that are not romance and harem, so I'll explain in related description instead. 

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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

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

A collection of novels with food as a main theme.

Relaxing stuff where characters spends most of their time enjoying life.

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

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

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

Stuff I really liked, and would support. Depending on that month's budget.... more>>

Not in any particular order. All Japanese, because I haven't yet looked into Chinese or Korean stuff. One foreign culture at a time.  Many genres, ranging from profound to banal, from cute and fluffy to full-on chuuni.

List created in May 2024, probably won't bother to remove titles if and when they're licensed. Also, not comprehensive or definitive. <<less

Fluffy, slice-of-life novels to heal your tired soul.... more>>

Come here for the warm hugs you never got from your absentee father.

(No CP) <<less

I have read some of them, but not all . They are slow life no harem, no big dramas,some to none romance. Some are BG,Bl,Gl,... more>> or even no romance; so check the individual tags <<less

Novels where MC can travel between two (or more) worlds.
I haven't read all of these novels. ... more>>

I added some purely based on their descriptions, so some of these might not completely fit this list.

Descriptions may contain spoilers. They help me remember the contents of the novel.

My personal ratings:

5 - I really love this novel. Will read this again again.

4 - I really like this novel. Will read this again.

3 - this is a nice novel. I liked it. I might read this again.

2 - this novel was okay, but I wouldn't want to read it again. Usually I find these rather boring, or at least not interesting enough to check out again.

1 - I didn't like this novel. <<less

Just chill and relax while reading the stories on this list. No need to use your brain cells and read with peace of mind. So damn tired of dramas on the other novels that it gaves me headache.... more>>

❎ Not focusing on romance <<less

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not in NU:... more>>

Number One Dungeon Supplier

The Immortal's Wine Store

I Can Enter The Game

The Innkeeper

Florida Man's General Store in Cultivation World

The Game Cafe in Marvel and DC

I Own a Funeral Home: Live Stream Following Other Streamers and Shock the Entire Internet! <<less

not in NU:... more>>

Cultivating Disciples to Breakthrough

reincarnated as an energy with a system

I Can Enter The Game

Beware Of Chicken <<less

The same as the title... more>>

No Particular order

No BL here.

Part 1 is in my profile.

Edit: Part 3 is in my profile. <<less

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Isekai and transmigration with good plots. A lot of them focused on world building and the occasional kingdom building
Also has unique reincarnation and time traveling stories. ... more>>

Mind the tags as the list contain yuri and yaoi <<less

My personal list of Japanese slow-life novel.