who doesn't like lead character that is psychologically damage and  can tear your mind apart with his power or deeds

I like these, maybe you will like them too.

I've already made 6 accounts for other people, and gone through my reading list adding each novel I find would suit them to their reading... more>> list. That's not going to happen any longer. From now on, they will be referred to this list. I've sorted the list so it at least matches my top 10, but I'm already doubting everything below the top three so it might be reformed. <<less

When I look for a novel I like looking for novels withs theses tags, this is the books that I'm reading... more>>

-Kingdom building, Army building, Game elements, Reincarnation, Skill assimilation, Romantic subplot, s*aves, Game elements, Polygamy  <<less

This is a list of the stories I read that I felt could be recommended, be it for comedy or interesting plot reasons.I find these... more>> to have the more interesting approaches on things, and although not necessarily faultless, can be entertaining enough and surprise you with how far it can still go. <<less

Japanese novels i enjoyed.... more>>

<[to be ordered]> <<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

A collection of interesting and/or entertaining stories both original and from various fandoms. WARNING: Some stories contain adult themes.

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

A list that I(Beer_Kitty) made for hoomans to know my fave novels.... more>>

Because I dont LIKE chinese novels, you wont be seeing anything except Strange Life of a Cat(well duh its for cats).

Will be updating much much LATER <<less

Novels with high-quality translations and plots that give a satisfactory face slap (the list is not in any particular order)... more>>

- Predominantly BL (with Happy Endings)

- Any non-BL that I find interesting 

- Binge-worthy  <<less

The top ten novels I am currently following.

This list is one were I have read the novel or the manga/webtoon Warning I might not have read both... more>>

Use this list mostly for to find manga because I havent' read most of the novel 

WORK IN PROGRESS THIS LIST IS NOT FINISHED DID NOT FINISH THE RANKING <<less

I avoid 95% of tragedy drama stories, I love weird, cute, funny, fantasy stories with over 50% having some form of romance, though there's one... more>> or two anti hero stories like "the death mage doesn't want a fourth time" <<less

Need that starting from humble beginnings progressing to vast empires and kingdoms fix? Or a weak MC that grows with a small territory into becoming... more>> a broken MC with a large kingdom. Novels suggested are based around territory-building and character-growth.  (Some may contain romance/harem tags) <<less

This list is based solely on my opinions

My personal favourite reads... more>>

Refer to lists 4/5 rating, 3/5 rating and 2/5 rating for more novels <<less

I'd rather read these novels when they update than sleep... more>>

#49 - #57 are short stories/one-shot novels <<less

Looking at the MCs from a psychological point of view. Simply enjoyable reads with an MC who has a sickly/messed up mind.... more>>

Or just an interesting philosophy. <<less

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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

Disclaimer: Some of these novels are extremely cliche, loved, and hated on. Aka, you DON'T have to like all of them, or even any of them really. These are just some of the more well-know novels that, I believe, are all worth checking out (lol mainly because of the amount of reads and reviews they have ;P). And walp, that's kinda the whole point of this list >.>... more>>

This list introduces the various popular/common/cliche tropes and genres of the translated novels community. I just want to point out the fact that this list is supposed to cover a wide range of genres and audiences. It doesn't cover everything, but I think most of them are here. I enjoyed these, and I think it's a good place to start reading from. (I tried to have novels for both male/female preferences). While some of these novels may be long, that does not mean you have to finish the entire thing -_- , if you enjoy it, good, keep on reading! If you don't enjoy it, then stop, no one's forcing you to continue.

The list is in no particular order, although I did try to put them into categories ... that kinda worked, ish. Some of these novels are officially licensed, so you may have to get the rest of the chapters from other sources (Google and *cough* aggregate websites *cough*).

Pls don't hate Orz. When I was first introduced to translated novels, everything seemed pretty good to me T^T.  <<less

A twist on the Summoned Hero/Saint cliche. The MC is summoned to another world, only to be told, that the summoners "made a mistake" and... more>> that the MC isn't the Hero/Saint because they either have a skill deemed as useless or are otherwise different from the summoners' preconceived idea of the Hero/Saint. This leads to the MC being increasingly scorned and ridiculed, until they are eventually abandoned by the very group that brought them here. Generally, the MC then either makes a discovery about their seemingly tr*sh skill or otherwise obtains something that makes them into an OP cheat. <<less

My top 5 isekai novels