roughly sorted in order of enjoyment... more>>

recommendations welcome <<less

Just my favorite super-biased  on my tastes rankings based on:
1. I love short and completed stories (but you know half the time its not completed)
2. I love romance and comfy reads
3. misunderstands goes brrrr
sorted from favorite to least... more>>

Other mentions:
Yashiro Guide to Going Solo <<less

I've read novels over the years, and I guarantee you won't regret diving into them.... more>>

No BL, GL. Sorry that's not my type of novels. 

Other novels from another websites (webnovel, scribblehub..)

Time emperor (fanfic)
https://www.webnovel.com/book/time-emperor-(champion)_17500339706298405

Fox in a inverted world 
https://www.webnovel.com/book/fox-in-an-inverted-world_19203318006781205

Author POV 
https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-author's-pov_20524563005115705

Administrator
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/94510/-the-administrator-/

School idol (yandere/gore novel)
https://www.wattpad.com/story/296700221-the-school-idols-yandere-harem

Shadow s*ave
https://www.webnovel.com/book/shadow-s*ave_22196546206090805

A Budding Scientist in a Fantasy World
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/256241/a-budding-scientist-in-a-fantasy-world/

The Reincarnation of Alysara 
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/278151/the-reincarnation-of-alysara/

Nanomancer reborn 
https://www.webnovel.com/book/nanomancer-reborn---i've-become-a-snow-girl_14064812306272705

Mother of learning 
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/21220/mother-of-learning

My vampire System
https://www.webnovel.com/book/my-vampire-system_16709365405930105

Library of Rain
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/858447/library-of-rain/

For more recommendations, check out my next list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/83142/ <<less

I've read a lot of novels from this sites. As more and more novel entered my mind, the old ones will eventually be forgotten. But, theres always some special ones that left lasting impression in my mind. Whether its because of Its strong plot, enjoyable character interaction, emotional attachment towards the character, intriguing world building or simply because its theme is my delicacy. ... more>>

Note: My delicacy is God/Immortal protagonist (not shounen-kind-of god protagonist). Watching the fleeting life of mortals from their perspective always makes me feel melancholy that somehow addicting. Their life reminded me death is also a kind of blessing for us, being the only one left behind is miserable feeling. And that made me cherish every moment in my life, regardless in joy or sorrow. So, if you happen to know novel with said premise but not included in this list, hope you can leave a comment and let me know, thanks! 

No particular order.  <<less

Different genre of jnovels

Bloom Into You (Regarding Saeki Sayaka)
- The OG novel that got me into the Yuri rabbit hole

Might not be great but I love it

CN version: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/71435/... more>>

Not listed in NU
- Fates Parallel
- Otherside Picnic
- Nanomancer Reborn I've Become a Snow Girl
- Demon Princess Magical Chaos
- Living as I please, As a loli Demon King
- Amelia: The Level Zero [Hero]
- Salvos
- Bloom Into You (Regarding Saeki Sayaka)
- The Reincarnation of Alysara
- Magical Girls are the Best Toys <<less

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The following are Japanese fantasy novels with loli MC.  The plot of the story generally focuses on adventure, comedy, and SoL. The plot of the story... more>> may contain romance as subplots or genres although I try to avoid them as much as possible.  Don't forget I will avoid the red genres as much as possible so that it is friendly to read to everyone.  The plot of the story may contain gender bender and shoujo-ai.  But I make sure the novel doesn't fall into one of the red genres, namely yuri. And here are the novel recommendations: <<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

Just some story I read over the years. I don't read much and I mostly read JP

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In no particular order, a list of series I've read with female protagonists in fantasy settings.... more>>

Suggest more in the comments! Maybe I'll check them out ^^

Generally avoiding novels that focus on male-female romance right now. <<less

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Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow (Same author as Coffee after School), Rolling Girls (Adapted into Anime), The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes

a bunch of stuff I'm gonna read at some point. Probably bad, maybe good, almost all JP

Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (このライトノベルがすごい! Kono Raito Noberu ga Sugoi!, lit. This Light Novel is Amazing!) is an annual light novel guide book published by Takarajimasha. The guide book publishes a list of the top ten most popular light novels according to readers polled on the Internet.... more>>

Light Novels

1. Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka

2. Spy Kyoushitsu

3. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e

4. Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru.

5. Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano Datta

6. Rakuen Noise

7. Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun

8. Kanojo no Imouto to Kiss shita.

9. Propeller Opera (N/A)

10. Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken

Books

1. Ishura (LN page N/A)

2. Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen

3. Unnamed Memory

4. Rebuild World

5. Babel (2020 LN, not the 2016 WN that ANN linked)

6. Tearmoon Teikoku Monogatari: Dantoudai kara Hajimaru, Hime no Tensei Gyakuten Story

7. Nageki no Bourei wa Intai Shitai

8. Afumi no Umi: Suimen ga Yureru Toki

9. Madougushi Dahliya wa Utsumukanai

10. Majo no Tabitabi <<less

Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (このライトノベルがすごい! Kono Raito Noberu ga Sugoi!, lit. This Light Novel is Amazing!) is an annual light novel guide book published by Takarajimasha. The guide book publishes a list of the top ten most popular light novels according to readers polled on the Internet.... more>>

Light Novels

1. Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru

2. Ryuuou no Oshigoto

3. Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun

4. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e

5. Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy

6. Seishun Buta Yarou Series

7. Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano Datta

8. Kimi no Wasure Kata wo Oshiete

9. Natsu e no Tunnel, Sayonara no Deguchi (missing NU page)

10. Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Aida ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteiru ken

Books

1. Unnamed Memory

2. Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen

3. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!

4. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

5. Rebuild World (missing LN page)

6. Majo no Tabitabi

7. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken

8. Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai Desu

9. Kumo desu ga, Nani ka?

10. Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endo-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san <<less

Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (このライトノベルがすごい! Kono Raito Noberu ga Sugoi!, lit. This Light Novel is Amazing!) is an annual light novel guide book published by Takarajimasha. The guide book publishes a list of the top ten most popular light novels according to readers polled on the Internet. An introduction to each of the works comes with each listing, along with an interview of the light novel's author or authors for first place. Many of the light novels that have been listed in this guide book were later adapted into anime series. Most of the light novels listed contain a series of volumes, but some single-volume light novels also get listed. The first release of... more>> the guide book was on November 26, 2004 and is the 2005 listing.

Top 10 bunkobon

1. Sabikui Bisco

2. Ryuuou no Oshigoto!

3. Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun

4. Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou.

5. 86

6. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e

7. Bokutachi no Remake

8. Sankaku no Kyori wa Kagiri Nai Zero

9. Toaru Majutsu no Index

10. Sword Art Online

Top 10 tankoubon

1. Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen

2. Umibe no Byouin de Kanojo to Hanashita Ikutsuka no Koto

3. Monogatari Series

4. Overlord

5. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken

6. Majo no Tabitabi

7. JK Haru wa Isekai de Shoufu ni Natta

8. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

9. Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level Max ni Nattemashita

10. Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? <<less

Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (このライトノベルがすごい! Kono Raito Noberu ga Sugoi!, lit. This Light Novel is Amazing!) is an annual light novel guide book published by Takarajimasha. The guide book publishes a list of the top ten most popular light novels according to readers polled on the Internet. An introduction to each of the works comes with each listing, along with an interview of the light novel's author or authors for first place. Many of the light novels that have been listed in this guide book were later adapted into anime series. Most of the light novels listed contain a series of volumes, but some single-volume light novels also get listed. The first release of... more>> the guide book was on November 26, 2004 and is the 2005 listing.

Top 10 bunkobon

1. The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!

2. 86 -Eighty-Six-

3. Infinite Dendrogram

4. Tsuki to Raika to Nosferatu

5. Sword Art Online

6. Bokutachi no Remake

7. Jaku Chara Tomozaki-kun

8. Gamers!

9. Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darou ka

10. A Sister's All You Need

Top 10 tankoubon

1. Honzuki no Gekokujō: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan o Erandeiraremasen

2. Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?

3. Saga of Tanya the Evil

4. Overlord

5. Monogatari series

6. Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken

7. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

8. Yokohama Eki SF

9. Majo no Tabitabi

10. If It's for My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord <<less

Things i think are la creme de la creme of this site... more>>

it doesnt go from best to worst (but 1-3 are the best novels i've read and they're in order from best to worst)

yes power couple is my fav tag <<less