It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.... more>>

—— Dickens《A Tale of Two Cities》

I took my hatred and plot for revenge with me down the mire, to the depths of the abyss, and returned as a ghost of the past. I want to plant the seeds of the rotten truth, nourish their deadly thorns with fresh blood so that they grow and pierce through this civilization built on lies.

I reached the bottom of the abyss…only to find a shining star. <<less

The world’s first online VR survival game has finally been released. In order to promote the game, the company is holding the first “Infinite Survival Competition”. ... more>>

As a passionate survival enthusiast, Su Han is eager to sign up…

How does one survive in a hyper-inflated economy?
What about during a natural disaster? Or while being trapped at sea?

...

Facing many different difficulties, Su Han handles them with ease. And along the way, she finds a like-minded partner and survives with him until the end. <<less

In a provincial city, high school student Sakuma Kamiki has grown apart from his once-close childhood friend, Ushio Tsukinoki, who is stunningly attractive, excels in... more>> academics and sports, and is incredibly popular. Sakuma struggles with past traumas and feelings of inferiority towards Ushio. Despite this, Sakuma develops a romantic interest in his classmate Natsuki Hoshihara, bonding over a shared love for novels. However, he is shocked when he sees Ushio, usually the epitome of perfection, dressed in a sailor uniform and sobbing uncontrollably in a park. <<less

Meet Sora and Shiro, a brother and sister who are loser shut-ins by normal standards. But these siblings don’t play by the rules of the... more>> “crappy game” that is average society. In the world of gaming, this genius pair reigns supreme, their invincible avatar so famous that it’s the stuff of urban legend. So when a young boy calling himself God summons the siblings to a fantastic alternate world where war is forbidden and all conflicts–even those involving national borders–are decided by the outcome of games, Sora and Shiro have pretty much hit the jackpot. But they soon learn that in this world, humanity, cornered and outnumbered by other species, survives within the confines of one city. Will Sora and Shiro, two failures at life, turn out to be the saviors of mankind? Let the games begin… <<less

In 21st century, world entered a new stage of VR games…and “YGGDRASIL” is considered top of all MMORPG…but, After announcing that all its servers will... more>> be off, the internet game ‘Yggdrasil’ shut down…or so was supposed to happen, but for some reason, the player character did not log out some time after the server was closed. NPCs start to become sentient. A normal youth who loves gaming in the real world seemed to have been transported into an alternate world along with his guild, becoming the strongest mage with the appearance of a skeleton, Momonga. He leads his guild “Ainz Ooal Gown” towards an unprecedented legendary fantasy adventure! <<less

Kōdo Ikusei Senior High School, a leading prestigious school with state-of-the-art facilities where nearly 100% of students go on to university or find employment. The students there have the freedom to wear any hairstyle and bring any personal effects they desire. Kōdo Ikusei is a paradise-like school, but the truth is that only the most superior of students receive favorable treatment.... more>>

The protagonist Kiyotaka Ayanokōji is a student of D-class, which is where the school dumps its “inferior” students in order to ridicule them. For a certain reason, Kiyotaka was careless on his entrance examination, and was put in D-class. After meeting Suzune Horikita and Kikyō Kushida, two other students in his class, Kiyotaka’s situation begins to change.

Note:- Even though Volume 0 is the prequel of this series, it is advised to read till Year 2 Volume 8 beforehand to avoid getting spoiled (which is precisely the reason why it was released after Y2 V8).

Anime:-
Season 1: Volume 1 to 3 + Volume 4.5
Season 2: Volume 4 to 7 + Volume 7.5 <<less

“Jun Aiba, will you give me your life?”. On the last Christmas of his high school life, Jun Aiba, who is having a hard time... more>> living, makes a deal with a woman who calls herself the God of Death. In exchange for his life span, Aiba obtains a watch that can rewind time, and uses the power of the watch to realize his ideal life. Aiba tries to spend the remaining three years of his life without any inconvenience, but his life changes drastically when he interrupts the su*cide of a girl who was supposed to die. Aiba decides to keep interfering until Tsukimi Ichinose, a girl who wants to die, gives up on su*cide. He spends his days struggling against Ichinose, who refuses to give up on her su*cide. <<less

A young priestess has formed her first adventuring party, but almost immediately they find themselves in distress. It's the Goblin Slayer who comes to their... more>> rescue - a man who's dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary. And when rumors of his feats begin to circulate, there's no telling who might come calling next. <<less

The Monogatari series centers on Koyomi Araragi, a third year high school student who is almost human again after briefly becoming a vampire. One day, a classmate named Hitagi Senjōgahara, who infamously never talks to anyone, falls down the stairs into Koyomi’s arms.... more>>

He discovers that Hitagi weighs next to nothing, in defiance of physics. Despite being threatened by her, Koyomi offers his help, and introduces her to Meme Oshino, a middle-aged homeless man who helped him stop being a vampire.

Some volumes are split into multiple stories which are identified by the ‘s1,2,3…’ in the releases.

Volumes 1-2: Bakemonogatari, 3: Kizumonogatari, 4-5: Nisemonogatari, 6-7: Nekomonogatari, 8: Kabukimonogatari , 9: Hanamonogatari, 10: Otorimonogatari, 11: Onimonogatari, 12: Koimonogatari, 13: Tsukimonogatari, 14: Koyomimonogatari, 15-17: Owarimonogatari, 18: Zokuowarimonogatari, 19: Orokamonogatari, 20: Wazamonogatari, 21: Nademonogatari

The author has also split the volumes into various seasons: First Season: Volumes 1-6, Second Season: Volumes 7-12, Final Season: Volumes 13-18, Off Season: Volumes 19-21 <<less

The pinnacle of human civilization has come and gone, leaving only ruins in its wake. Society and science now struggle to rebuild, rediscovering scraps of... more>> knowledge from powerful ancient artifacts that defy comprehension. These relics of the “Old World” can make the fortunes of those who find them—if ancient security systems and rogue bioweapons don’t kill the relic hunters first. Akira, a young street orphan, sets out to become one such hunter to escape his brutal life in the slums. Untrained, malnourished, and poorly armed, Akira would be lucky to make it back from the ruins alive—until an encounter with Alpha, a mysterious, ghostly woman, changes his fate forever. Alpha needs a hunter, and she’s willing to train Akira to get one. Will her support be enough to help a penniless kid from the slums climb to the top of a crushing and merciless world? <<less

“Hey, shall we kiss?”... more>>

She who was teasing me with these seductive words temporarily disappeared before my eyes.

There could not be a bunny girl inhabiting a library. Azusagawa Sakuta faced a scene that toppled common sense—he encountered a bunny girl, and she is nowhere a normal bunny girl. She is Sakurajima Mai senpai, a student studying at the same school as Sakuta and a retired yet renowned actress. It was said that starting from a few days ago, those around her could no longer see her anymore, and she came to the library just to confirm this. Is this related to the hit topic on the internet, the unimaginable phenomenon known as “the puberty syndrome”? Sakuta, wanting to know the reasons behind and get closer to Mai, decided to solve the puzzle. However, the situation then developed in an unexpected way—?

In the city surrounded by the skies and the seas, the romance story of she and I began. The brand new romantic comedy presented by the Sakurasou combo. <<less

A land polluted with poison, filled with cannibals and monsters. A world where society can only continue to exist inside “safe zones”. This is the... more>> story of Arsen, a knight who goes on an adventure in search of dreams and hope in this barren land. <<less

One day, a “loner” gamer, Souma Sagara, enters the world of an infamous game filled with bugs. In the world of this game with a... more>> nickname that seems to exemplify “unreasonableness” and “the ill will of the producers”, Nekomimineko, Souma begins his adventure, exploiting bugs and using the game’s tricks against itself. <<less

“Mounting” is the greatest ranking system that has been passed down since ancient times. Wealthy children gather at Sakurano Private Academy under an absolute rule,... more>> to take the mount and climb to the top. An ordinary student, Sato Rei, is on the verge of being relegated to the lowest class and spending three years being bullied by the rich. The only way to survive is to move up to the S class. A beautiful girl named Tsukinami Senri appears and kisses him, saying “Become my lover to take the Happy Mount!” “Why!?” Together with the most annoying girlfriend ever, he aims for the top of the school! <<less

Youth is not just about love. But – only this love must not be noticed.... more>>

“Youth = getting a girlfriend? Youth or anything is not at all just about that.”

A high school student with a trauma in love, Koga Junya, believed that youth is definitely more about making merry with friends and developing friendships than about love; that watching the beautiful starry sky, and chatting in a family restaurant till morning with the five best friends was precisely their youth.

――And yet, why do we fall in love with someone even if they’re our friends? Even though we might not be able to have the same relationship as before.

Upon discovering the true hidden thoughts of one of the group members, Narushima Yoru, a complicit relationship between Junya and her is born, leading them to unintentionally touch each other’s wounds.

This a youth love drama depicting straightforward and twisted feelings where friendship and love intersect. <<less

Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe, the more often and steadily we reflect upon them:the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.—Immanuel Kant.... more>>

When Xule read these words, he looked up the sky. He felt anger instead of shocked by the words.

In Xule’s mind, the stars are so blinding that no one can tolerate them. And if anyone were lighted by the stars they will become idiots.

So Xule gave up his dream as a graceful naval commanders auxiliary officer, and now he begin to fall as a pool doorkeeper… He does not even know what he should follow and where he should go in this Great Age of the Spectacular.

Xule, a citizen in Eastwood, came from a half-deserted star. With the ingenious and strange knowledge from some unknown power in his body, he stepped into a equally boring and interesting world.

JianKe’s world must be so fantastic. <<less

I used a cheat to devise a character in a game. Upon regaining consciousness after pressing the play button, I discovered myself embodying the character... more>> I had crafted, the 'Priest of Corruption.' This character was intentionally created with unfavourable statistics and is widely detested! The sole item in my inventory was the withered hand of a woman, yet could it possibly be the hand of a goddess? <<less

Just like how everyone adored heroes in their childhood, a certain young man adored those powers hidden in shadows. After hiding his strength and living... more>> the mediocre life of a mob character by day while undergoing frenzied training by night, he finally reincarnates into a different world and gains ultimate power. The young man who is only playing at being a power in the shadows, his misunderstanding subordinates, and a giant organization in the shadows that gets trampled…. This is the story of a young boy who had adored powers in shadows possibly eventually reigning over the world of shadows in another world. <<less

Science and magic exist side by side in this world.... more>>

This is the peak of the science side with a curriculum for espers, Academy City. In this city where 80% of the population are students, the season has finally come when all residents are excited and fidgety!

It's Christmas Eve.

Amidst the city showing a cheerful hustle and bustle, ordinary boy who can’t keep up with school, Kamijou Touma, also doesn’t intend to miss this event! He was hard at work in his supplementary lessons...

A backward glance from the default misfortune-prone bastard, the silver-haired sister freeloading in his dormitory, Index, in the heart pounding scene different from the usual, activates a new gluton skill!? While Kamijou tries to desperately stop that, Misaka Mikoto taken in by the Christmas Eve atmosphere appears before him. <<less

July 15, 2043. On that day, a Full Dive VRMMO was released, its unique system called ＜Embryo＞ allowing each player to follow an extremely varied—or rather, an “infinitely” varied pattern of evolution. What's the game name?... more>>

＜Infinite Dendrogram＞

Possessing an element that, until now, had never been achieved by VRMMOs and was considered a technical impossibility, ＜Infinite Dendrogram＞ took over the entire world, becoming a major hit in the blink of an eye.

One and a half year had passed since the launch of ＜Infinite Dendrogram＞. A young man named Mukudori Reiji had finished his university entrance exams and began living alone in Tokyo. In order to celebrate the end of that lengthy studying period, after being invited by his older brother long ago, he finally started playing the game.

This is a story where the line between game and reality is blurred.

And also, a tale of reminiscences. <<less

A bookworm who had finally found a job as a librarian at a university was sadly killed shortly after graduating from college.... more>>

She was reborn as Myne, the daughter of a soldier in a world where the literacy rate is low and books were scarce. No matter how much she wanted to read, there were no books around. What is a bookworm to do without any books? Make them, of course.

Her goal is to become a librarian! So that she may once again live surrounded by books, she must start by making them herself. <<less

Kei Arakawa, an average salary-man somewhere around his thirties, fell into a chasm between worlds. In exchange for a single limitation, he gained the ability to perceive someone or something’s status. But apart from that skill, he has no skills any ordinary person wouldn’t have. All he could do after ending up in another world, was to gain insight into something’s status, and use that information for his own growth and survival.... more>>

One day, as Kei was being assaulted by enemies, a certain individual appeared and saved his life. But it just so happens that this individual has an enormous secret――

This is an adventure fantasy where our MC encounters some beautiful women in another world, and throws himself into fierce battles with powerful beasts.

This series has been adapted to a manga, with updates being published under the Comic Valkyrie label.

This novel is a recipient of the 3rd annual WebNovel Award, with three volumes published to date. <<less

This was a story that began and ended with tears.... more>>

Yakumo Saegusa, a boy who lost his mother to a strange disease, the “Chloride Blight,” in which the whole body slowly turns into salt and crumbles, met a girl in the music room.

She was a beautiful and gifted piano player named Yuzuki Igarashi. Her delicate fingers were capable of both piano and wring bullies. She struggled to live up to her mother’s excessive expectations in the dark while presenting a strong front. Yakumo, who had seen Yuzuki in all her various forms from a distance closer than anyone else, was unknowingly drawn to her.

Graduating from elementary school, Yuzuki grew more beautiful and charming, and by then, became the object of people’s love and admiration. By the time she entered high school, Yuzuki, already a professional pianist, left for Italy to learn her craft. Yakumo, acutely aware of the overwhelming difference between him, a nobody, and Yuzuki, an international pianist. Eventually, he began to write a novel.

His reunion with her came suddenly one day—and that reunion would come to change his destiny forever.

Grand Prize of the 16th Shogakukan Light Novel Award. <<less

This stands at the forefront of strategy guides to Life (a shitty video game)!... more>>

Life is a bad video game. This commonplace phrase is, unfortunate as it might be, the truth.

After all, Life has no simple, easy rules. The rules it does have are nothing but irrational and unfair. The strong claim that Life has a high level of freedom, but the weak have no choice but to cope with an overwhelmingly disadvantageous design.

That’s why it’s a sh*t game.

Since I, Japan’s leading gamer who has experienced and mastered a multitude of games, say so, there can be no mistake.

— However, that person, on top of having mastered gaming to about the same level as I, declared to me that Life is a god-tier game.

Destined to be a top-tier character, that person is the school’s perfect heroine, Hinami Aoi. And to top it off, she even says she will teach me the rules of Life?

…… Normally, I wouldn’t believe such a thing. However, Hinami Aoi is someone who does not fit into a frame like ‘normal’ at all!

From the winner of the 10th Shogakukan Light Novel Award for Excellence. A low-tier character takes on life’s strategy guide, but with instruction from a pretty girl! <<less

In a certain place, there was a traveler witch. Her name was Elaina.... more>>

Being a traveler, she came across many people and countries while continuing her long, long journey.

A country that only accepted magicians, a muscle loving giant, a youth at death’s door awaiting his lover’s return, a Princess left alone in the ruined country, and the story of the witch herself up until now and from now on.

While meeting particularly peculiar people and experiencing others’ moments of beauty, even now, the witch keeps spinning the tale of meeting and parting evermore.

“Please don’t mind it. After all, I’m a traveler. I must hurry ahead.”

The Witch――Yes, me. <<less