On the outskirts of the Pleasure City of Midas lies the Ceres special autonomous area, commonly known as the slums. Gang leader Riki, looking for an easy pocket to pick in the nightlife districts, gets caught red-handed…by none other than one of the highest-ranking, golden-haired android elites ruling from the capital Tanagura: the “Blondy” Iason Mink!
By all rights, a Blondy standing at the pinnacle of aristocracy and a slummer should have never crossed paths—their chance encounter marks the beginning of a love twisted by obsession, soon spiraling into a karmic chain of events...... more>>

⬇️ //// About the Japanese novel and anime adaptations ////
⬇️ //// About the English translation ////
⬇️ //// Current translation status ////
⬇️ //// Drama CDs, prequel and side stories ////

//// About the Japanese novel and anime adaptations ////

Originally serialized in the bimonthly magazine Shosetsu June (小説ジュネ) spanning six chapters from December 1986 to October 1987, the novel was released with minor revisions into a hardcover edition in 1990.
This first version of the story received a two-episode/OVA anime adaptation in 1992 and 1994.

Between the years 2001 and 2007, the original story was greatly expanded upon and released in six paperback volumes. After a change of Japanese publisher, two more volumes were released between 2009 and 2010, completing the series (the six aforementioned volumes were released as volumes 1-4 in the newest Japanese edition).
This second version of the story was meant to be adapted into a twelve-episode OVA anime—initially planned to release in 2010—but was postponed to 2012, only to be discontinued after the fourth episode’s release.

//// About the English translation ////

The English paperback expanded edition is made up of eight volumes: the six first volumes (Seibido/Crystal edition) + the two later volumes (#7 and #8 in English, but #5 and #6 in the newest Tokuma/Chara edition).
The change in Japanese publisher led to a change in translator for the English edition between vol1 to 6 and vol7 to 8: it is highly recommended to read the fan translations of #7 and #8 as opposed to reading the licensed edition, due to the massive loss in translation (expect a 50% word count difference between the two).

//// Current translation status of the different editions of the novel (as of April 20th, 2024) ////

. Shosetsu June edition, unlicensed: 2/6 chapters, ongoing fan translation.
. 1990 hardcover edition, unlicensed: 2/6 chapters, ongoing fan translation. An older fan translation had 4/6 chapters translated but the project was dropped.
. 2000’s expanded edition, English licensed: fully translated, complete.

//// Drama CDs, prequel and side stories ////

– The Shosetsu June story was adapted into a drama cassette and a drama CD (Dark Erogenous).
– The expanded story was adapted into three drama CDs (Destiny, Nightmare, Resonance)
– A prequel called Midnight Illusion was serialized in Shosetsu June between December 1992 and April 1993, and released as a hardcover in 1996. 3/6 chapters have been fan-translated into English.
– The 5 side stories have all been fan-translated into English (Kizu/Wound, File-0, Cal’s Sighs, Musk, Illusion Night) and are based on the expanded version of the novel.

Look up online “Ai no Kusabi Master List LiveJournal” to find the links to all the material listed above and more.

[This page was updated as per an anon’s request, all credit goes to the AnK community where credit is due.] <<less

The official novelization of the first chapter of the manga Viewfinder by Yamane Ayano, originally released as a short story in B-Boy Phoenix in 2007.... more>> Only the first chapter of the manga was ever adapted into prose. <<less

S Vol. 1... more>>

Shiba is a detective in the fifth anti-organized crime division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, a.k.a. “Anti-Gang 5” specializing in handgun seizures. Shiba’s secret weapon is “S” (“spy”), an informant who plays a key role in Shiba’s information gathering. Shiba is training an informant who has been officially accepted into Shinjuku’s Matsukura Group within the Budoha crime syndicate. One day, Shiba awakes to an anonymous phone call. “Watch out for your S.” A tale of two men whose lust, pride and loneliness collide!

S Vol. 2: A Love Bite

Detective Masaki Shiiba's informant or "S," Keigo Munechika, has proven himself to be an excellent source of information. But the payment of s*x for every lead given is taking its toll on Shiiba. But with his new assignment as back-up to a fellow undercover detective, Shiiba learns that there are far worse things than having s*x with your male S--falling helplessly in love with him, for example. S volume 2 continues the drama and passion between a detective and his spy set in the highly-charged underground world of Tokyo.

S Vol. 3: Split

For almost a year now, Shiiba has been using Keigo Munechika as his “S,” his spy, to get information on the gun dealings of the Yakuza world. Shiiba uses his body in exchange for Munechika's sensitive information… and only his body as far as Shiiba is concerned. Shiiba vows their relationship will not go beyond that. But when a rowdy young man with a penchant for piercing and an enigmatic Yakuza leader cross paths with the young detective, sins of the past are unearthed once more-sins that just might shatter the fragile bond between the detective and his “S.”

S Vol. 4: Afterglow

At the end of S volume 3, detective Masaki Shiiba was last seen running away from the hospital room of his injured S, Keigo Munechika. Now, Shiiba has turned in his resignation, bought a gun of his own, and is bent on only one mission--to kill Takanari Godou. He vows to get the truth from Godou, even if he has to throw away his morals and life to do it. But can he do it? Can he shoot another person and commit cold-blooded mu*der for revenge? <<less

They were ikemen but also hentai. It’s a love comedy of three monster princes!... more>>

Come hither! Urophilia, tent**les, tickling, bondage, and hentai maniac play! And that is the tale. Those not good with it, please beware.

Main story:《Slime Prince and His Other-world Lover》

It’s a love comedy of when a female college student, that was branded『Sexually frigid』by her former boyfriend, was summoned by an angelically handsome prince from the land of monsters to be his destined lover. There may be lots of hardcore erot*c scenes, but there’s love!

Short story:《Married to Slime Prince》

It is a tale of a handsome hentai monster prince’s marriage to a princess and their bridal night. Although there is love, it was one-sided…

One-shot:《Slime Prince and His Assassin》

Beneath the monster castle was Nancy⎯a woman from the cat tribe. Under these circumstances, she tried to assassinate the third prince but it ended in failure. Captured by the hentai prince, Nancy received a punishment that was “worse than death”……and that was the reality of it. <<less

Xia Luobing, a famously violent sheriff, received information regarding illegal prostitution at a local hotel. She goes to the wrong room, and instead of finding prostitution, she finds a young couple talking over a bottle of wine. What she doesn’t know is that the woman has drugged the wine with a potent aphrodisiac to seduce the man.... more>>

After both Xia Luobing and the man, a domineering CEO named Huo Yungi, both drink the drugged wine, they spend the night together in the hotel… and eventually get married.

But is this the happy ending they both hoped for, or are their troubles just beginning? <<less

※ This novel contains themes of violence and s*xual content. Please be aware before reading!... more>>

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“You’re really…”

Seung-jae took a step back, crossed his arms and looked at Chae-won’s naked body.

“You haven’t changed at all. Why are you so confident every time?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about… Ugh…”

The man’s hand tightly squeezed one side of Chae-won’s swollen breast.

“If you want to make a request, at least put on a greedy expression.”

“Kang Seung-jae, it hurts…”

“What? Say it again.”

Her lush hair was pulled back with a strong grip.

“Say it again.”

When Chae-won’s gaze met the man’s indifferent eyes, a shiver ran down her spine.

“S-Seung-jae, please…”

Chae-won struggled to speak, her lips trembling. It was the first time she felt fear in front of Kang Seung-jae.

“After 9 years, you suddenly felt lonely, wanted a man, and came to find me? Ah, what else did you say? You wanted to apologize for what happened? F*ck, what do you think I am, a fool?”

“I was sincere. I really was. I wanted to apologize earlier, but the timing… it just didn’t work out.”

“Shut up.”

Seung-jae’s right hand forcefully pressed down on Chae-won’s throat.

“Don’t ever apologize to me again. Don’t utter any similar words.”

*

Even after the silk necktie was loosened, Chae-won’s slender wrists remained firmly held in the same way Seung-jae had tightly bound them.

To completely let go of her weary heart, she needed a sturdy fence.

If that meant being confined within cramped iron bars or being bound by chains digging into her flesh, she was willing to endure it as long as she had Kang Seung-jae by her side. <<less

[Warning - This work contains extreme hardcore content and it might not be suitable for some readers, so please go through the tags before reading it] ... more>>

Masochist Cha Wookyung, who desires rough and violent s*x, always wanted to meet a man who would properly ruin him. After meeting the “Teacher,” he becomes deeply engrossed in the play with him.

“As long as I’m using honorifics, Mr. Cha Wookyung must obey my words. Let’s make that our first rule.”

As Wookyung becomes more accustomed to playing with the “Teacher,” he increasingly desires more painful and intense play. However, the man draws a line, stating that play is just play, and as Wookyung’s frustrations accumulate, he deliberately keeps provoking the man.

“It’s really okay, so completely ruin me. After all, the Teacher can do that, right?”

Wookyung, who wants a play that goes beyond limits, and the man who refuses to cross the threshold under any circumstances.

“Try saying you love me. If you say it, it’s over.”

“…No. Right now, I like it.”

Their relationship gradually crosses the boundaries they set for each other, and Wookyung begins to veer off course, knowing that he’ll get hurt. <<less

Abandoned by the Heavenly Gods, the forlorn Lord of Underworld dotes upon Prince Nashel, the posthumous child of the Queen Goddess.... more>>

Nonetheless, the now grown Nashel was plagued with complicated feelings toward the Lord who had (sexually) disciplined him.

The abhorrence of his lascivious upbringing, and the craving to possess the immense power of the Lord of Underworld.

Nashel’s actions, which fluctuate between love and hate, eventually lead to major turmoil…

What will be the outcome of the tricky father-son relationship that develops with the demons under his control and the Heavenly Gods? <<less

“Are you satisfied now? I will destroy you as you wish.”... more>>

I possessed the body of a female lead in an R-19 novel that was the apex of tragedy, “The Flower of Destruction.”

In a novel that is based on r*pe, outdoor play, multiple people, and more—there is no play that does not appear.

"Sorry… I’m sorry. I don't want to live like that anymore.”

But, it was fine.

I was a genuine M. <<less

You can arouse me like no other, a true aphrodisiac that elevates me to blissful heights. Yet you also can lead me astray, like a venomous poison slowly dragging me toward the depths of despair.... more>>

It’s important to understand that my sole desire is you from the very start until the end.

If we had crossed paths under different circumstances, if you didn’t possess such lofty aspirations, and if I had been nothing more than an average princess, would the conclusion to our story have been dissimilar?

He asked, Chang Huan, what do you want?

What does he desire from a princess, a mu*derer, and a spouse? Though I’m uncertain about the meaning of love, I cannot deny my fondness for him. His caress and passionate demeanor are pleasant; I yearn for his substance and vitality. However, I ponder whether my sentiments for him constitute genuine love. <<less

In a world where desire and danger are inextricably linked, a courtesan's sudden death sends shockwaves through both the brothel and the elite circles. Whispers... more>> of betrayal stir in the shadows as the Chief Constable is thrust into a complex mystery. As he delves deeper, secrets are revealed and a dangerous game of power, passion, and betrayal unfolds. Can he uncover the truth before it drags him into a deadly game where no one can be trusted? <<less