Five years ago, Gu Jiaming, who climbed out of the mountain nest, entered the entertainment circle in order to cultivate, and in order to overcome the shortcomings of emotional gaps, he used an excellent acting skill to hook up a Chinese “little nobleman” abroad. After a month of falling in love and feeling love, he ran away with guilty conscience after the other party proposed marriage. ... more>>

Five years later, Gu Jiaming had become popular all over the country, but he had a four-year-old son beside him.

One day, the little handsome guy pointed at the man who took up the entire page in the financial newspaper and said, “Dad, this man looks like me!” Gu Jiaming glanced at the calm, handsome man in a suit and shoes in the newspaper, and asked with a guilty conscience, “He has an onion head, and his body is black and black like the top post. Are you sure you look like him?” That night, “Top Door Post” came to the door … Gu Jiaming, “My son, hide your tail!” <<less

Zerg-in-human-skin (scum) gong x Human soldier shou

In the most popular 3D keyboard online game “Tomorrow”, an ordinary player, Zhang Zhiyin had a less common hobby–that is to visit Dr. Y, the ultimate boss – giving him gifts and hugs.... more>>

As a game-produced NPC, the other side had, naturally, no response, but Zhang Zhiyin still insisted on visiting him rain or shine for 363 days. Until, one day, he decided to give up the game as a result of being hit by a car.

Since then, he had been dreaming every night in which he would cross into the realistic world of “Tomorrow” and return to the magical journey of normal life during the day.

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“From the moment he had fallen in love with this person, he had chosen insanity.” <<less

The fairy princess Ji Hua sacrificed herself in the Xuan Ming realm, never expecting to wake up again. She had been transformed into a sword. Her godly sword, Ji Hua, which she had personally forged, had fallen into the mortal world and shattered into two pieces. When she saw a half-dead young man lying under the moonlit night, she furrowed her eyebrows, and he asked, “Who are you?” Seeing the broken sword beneath the young man, Ji Hua thought for a moment and replied, “Your sword.” However, the young man smirked maliciously and said, “I’m sorry, I did it on purpose.”... more>>

Ji Hua’s golden body was destroyed, and half of her cultivation was lost. She saw that the young man had an innate talent for the sword and was willing to take him as her disciple. She hoped that he would inherit her legacy, ascend to the fairy world, and reseal the Xuan Ming realm for her. However, the young man played with the Ji Hua sword and said carelessly, “I am a killer, and my sword is only for killing.”

Despite Ji Hua’s tireless efforts to guide the young man away from killing and onto the path of cultivation, she did not realize that the young man’s desires were never for the Tao.

After Shuo Feng dug his own grave, he contentedly broke the divine sword and placed it next to him as a burial offering before lying down. The moon shone brightly in the sky, and he slowly closed his eyes. However, when he opened them again, he saw a girl even more radiant than the moon.

Later on, he carried that sword and chased after the moon for the rest of his life. If he couldn’t save Ji Hua in this life, all he wanted was to fade away into nothingness with her, without reincarnation. <<less

In a world ravaged by a virus turning people into zombies, the zombie kings wage war against each other, leaving humanity in despair.... more>>

When Ji Yanqing was escaping, he softened his heart for a moment and rescued two little buns. The tiny, dirty pair looked pitifully frail, pulling at Ji Yanqing’s heartstrings, and he vowed to take good care of them.

However, when faced with betrayal and surrounded by zombies, Ji Yanqing thought his end had come. To his astonishment, the two little buns he was protecting in his arms let out a milky roar, sending the zombies fleeing in terror.

Bun No. 1: “Whoever dares to bully dad again, Zai Zai will eat him in one bite!”

Bun No. 2: “Dad says not to eat weird things. Today, Zai Zai was good, didn’t bully zombies or eat weird stuff!”

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After he lost his cub, he embarked on a relentless pursuit, aiming to confront the legendary zombie king, a creature feared by both deities and mortals alike: ” . . . ”

Ji Yanqing QAQ : “I don’t know what happened, it wasn’t me, they started it!”

When Ji Yanqing encountered a man who, despite being a fearsome Corpse King, was unexpectedly cold, handsome, and alluring, he decided to flee.

On the first day of his escape, Ji Yanqing was so anxious he couldn’t sleep.

On the second day, he felt a sense of happy and carefree.

On the third day of running away from home, Ji Yanqing suddenly found himself being blocked on the doorstep by one enormous, two mid-sized and three small sized corpse kings.

That night, gazing at the imposing figure of the Corpse King sprawled on his bed, Ji Yanqing couldn’t help but shed tears of frustration, QAQ , why did even the big one rely on him?

One-sentence summary: After picking up the Corpse King's cubs, the Corpse King came knocking on my door.

Theme: In the face of desperation, embrace hope. <<less

Before leaving he lay on the hospital bed, with a faint light flashing in his eyes. He looked at the man on the screen with a cold expression but a sad look in his eyes. He laughed in a hoarse voice and said, “I’ve gone, and I’ve taken away the emotion imposed on you. After that… You’re free.”... more>>

Then, he closed his eyes, leaving a radiant legend for generations after.

However, he did not know that at the moment his hand dropped, the man who had been programmed by him for a lifetime looked stunned, and then like a madman wanted to break out.

However, the virtual him could only stand at the opposite end of the screen, collapsing as he roared….

After waking up, Bai Ruogu found himself reborn, he became an unimpressive third-rate star in the interstellar future.

He was going to live a day at a time until he turned on his smart bracelet and asked his system, “What’s your name?”

“Ah Miao.” The familiar voice made him pause.

“Which Miao?”

“Miao of Muse.” A mechanical, cold voice came from the bracelet.

(T/N: Muse in Chinese is written as: 缪斯 and Miao is the character: 缪)

Bai Ruogu froze: “Su Miao?”

The bracelet flickered and emitted a flash of light for a moment, and the entire interstellar’s artificial intelligence all collapsed…… <<less

I am a doctor, and after I became a zombie, I found that my face was paralyzed.... more>>

Actually, I didn’t want to block the zombies for my patient, but I accidentally stumbled and fell on him.

As for why I am conscious, it may be because I am handsome…

After all, compared to those A zombie that stinks and dries and still grows green hair, except that my skin is paler, my body temperature is a little lower, my pupils are a little discolored, and there are a few cyan veins on my neck, as long as I don’t say…

Actually I can still see that I am not a normal person.

I was able to determine that my stomach was not interested in humans.

However, my patient seems to smell delicious…

Rong Yun (smile): Be good, don’t bite anyone

Xiao Shenwei (face paralysis and rub hands): Okay, ah hoo~ <<less

Jitaro Tanigawa (25 years old), who was just an ordinary temporary worker in Japan, found himself summoned to a different world.... more>>

Summoned as a hero, he was endowed with a cheat-level healing skill called “Heal,” capable of undoing any curse and healing even the gravest injuries as long as the person wasn’t dead.

Since the royal family who summoned the hero died as a consequence of using forbidden magic, Taro is being free, and decided to buy s*aves.

He soon learned that s*aves who had lost limbs were sold at a lower price than those who were intact.

For Taro, who could easily heal them, they were merely discounted items. Without much thought, he healed the s*aves who had lost limbs and were despairing, only to realize afterwards that they would be overwhelmingly grateful, to the point of thinking they would die from gratitude.

He planned to make the cheaply bought s*aves work and, if they were willing, engage in some intimacy… <<less

Lu Yingjiu had a special constitution since he was young– he was plagued with misfortune. Under the guidance of an old master, he married a ghost.... more>>

His original words were: “Let me find you a gorgeous female ghost.”

However, he didn’t expect that the old master was a liar and got him married to a wandering ghost whom he didn’t know anything about.

When the ceremony was over, the wind blew. The old master knelt down with a puff, shivering with fear and refusing to say more.

But since then, Lu Yingjiu had never met with bad luck and gradually forgot about the marriage.

Until he left the Alliance of Exorcists and started from scratch, strange things began to happen around him.

For example, if something was broken at home, he would find a brand new one at the door the next day.

For example, guests who came to his store to make trouble always had nightmares.

For example, when he opened the door early in the morning, the person who framed him kowtowed to him and shouted, “Leave me alone, I will never dare do it again!”

Lu Yingjiu: “……?”

Later, a light bulb outside the door would often shatter. It was definitely done by a ghost

The light bulb had Yin energy, which couldn’t be eliminated entirely. Lu Yingjiu would come here every day to exorcise it, but he couldn’t catch the ghost.

He then chose to stay a night and wait, and forced the ghost to show its image——

Then appeared a handsome man holding a light bulb from the underworld.

They looked at each other.

The man opened his mouth and said, “I want to help you repair the light bulb. Every time you repair it, it breaks again. The quality must be really poor.”

Lu Yingjiu: “…”

Lu Yingjiu then said, “Why do you want to repair it for me?”

The man said shyly, “Aren’t we husband and wife?”

Lu Yingjiu:???

Where was the promised gorgeous female ghost?! <<less

In this world, mermaids and humans live together and follow the same rules. Si Yue is not a mermaid. He is a wealthy young man who neglects his responsibilities.... more>>

Mermaids are extremely intelligent, but they are inherently wary and keep their distance from humans. Si Yue had no idea he'd meet a mermaid until his dad told him that the family needed him to enter a marriage― with a mermaid.

The mermaid's own assets are worth billions of dollars. He has the appearance that he prefers and his personality is also fairly nice; he is a decent catch.

So, Siyue began to study intensively about mermaids.

1. The lighter the color of a mermaid's tail, the more rare it is.

2. When a mermaid sees someone they likes, scales appear behind her ears.

3. Humans have the potential to transform into mermaids.

4. The mermaid's breeding season normally occurs during the transition from spring to summer.

5. ...

As Si Yue was about to continue reading, the book in his hand was snatched away by a man who had appeared behind him. The man's voice was indifferent, "My breeding season is not limited to spring or summer; like humans, I am always capable."

Si Yue: "!" <<less

Xiao Yu transmigrated into an intergalactic novel and became a mermaid Omega. However, he wasn’t very lucky and crossed into a deserted star that was about to be destroyed, and he fell in love with the villain in the book. What to do? The only way to get by was to get away? ... more>>

This person, Ji Canghai, had been a five-star general admired by millions of people, but also a notorious star pirate. No one knew that this cold-blooded and ruthless killing machine, the only piece of softness in his heart was left to his little mermaid.

Due to genetic defects, the mermaid clan would gradually become violent and eventually die without the help of an Omega. The mermaid race, which hadn’t had a mermaid O birth for hundreds of years, suffered from a shortened average life span, and its technology, culture, and mineral resources were also greatly constrained.

Xiao Yu, who had crossed over, became the only salvation for the mermaids by mistake, and was also hated by the enemies of the mermaid race. While many forces were fighting for him, only Ji Canghai stood by his side and never gave up.

“The reason others look up to you and worship you is because you are strong enough to guard or take away their lives.”

“I am the only one in the world who loves you, not only because I long for your body.” <<less

Rong Yi has an online dating boyfriend who is shy, infatuated, cute and reliable, and replies to her in seconds. The only thing that causes dissatisfaction is that, he always refuses to meet.... more>>

Little Boyfriend: [Little Rabbit covers face.jpg] I, well, I look ugly, and my workplace is also not very good, so I’m afraid to be seen in light…

Later, Rong Yi was dragged into an infinite thriller game and her life was hanging by a thread.

Unexpectedly, her little boyfriend hacked into the game system and helped her within seconds!

Little Boyfriend: [Big White Hugs.jpg] Don’t be afraid, Don’t be afraid. Let me tell you quietly, these bosses are actually very fragile, I strongly recommend that you focus on their hearts.

So as soon as Other players enter the game: Develop unnoticeably in the early stages and never run into a BOSS.

As soon as Rong Yi enters the game: Where is the boss, let’s talk about ten dollars!

She had a long talk with Mr. Ogre and actively solved his troubles about the work meals;

She had a drink with a high-risk mental patient, and fights against workplace bullying;

She opened the heart of the PUA(pickup artist) demon, abused the scumbag, and helped the victim return to the happy life of terrorizing the player.
…
The bosses were grateful and said, “We have identified our sister-in-law!”

The young urban beauty Rong Yi: Where does this sister-in-law come from? !

Little Boyfriend: [Little Penguin blushes and scratches his head.jpg] Ah, that, this is my workplace. They called me big brother.

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Rong Yi always thought that her online dating partner was a sweet, innocent and poor little cutie.

After all kinds of hardships, the two of them finally met.

The big guy with his tall, long legs, and a handsome face still stained with blood, raised her chin with the hand that had just killed a monster, his clear eyes filled with the mu*derous aura that had not yet dissipated, and he called her in a low voice: " Rong Rong."

Rong Yi, the rich woman who had been fantasising that she could raise her little cutie, rolled her eyes and passed out. <<less

In her previous life, Zhou Qiao was blinded by love and loved the wrong person! She was obsessed with him, enchanted by him, and repeatedly crashed into walls for him!... more>>

As a result, her brothers died! It was a real tragedy!

After being reborn?

First, to the white lotus: "You laughed at me for being as good as a dog in my past life, but I'll make sure dogs bite you in this life!"

Second, she trampled on the face of the scumbag!

Zhou Qiao discovered that as long as one lives life with clarity, it's like having cheat codes activated.

Her mother claimed she could save the post-apocalyptic world, and Zhou Qiao initially thought it was complete nonsense! Who could believe that? Rely on her?

Later, as Zhou Qiao watched the certain bigshot from a mysterious background farming in space, she suddenly realized! None of it really mattered! <<less

After being reborn in the interstellar era, Bo ge, who spent eighteen years stranded on a desolate planet, secretly acquired a holographic helmet without his foster father’s knowledge.... more>>

On the first day of the game, Bo ge, from the extreme environment, rescued a tangerine cat capable of transforming into a human. Faced with the unbelieving gaze of the tangerine cat, Bo ge couldn’t resist asking,

“Didn’t your father make you try various poisons every day?”

“No…”

“Have you undergone kidnapping and ens*avement training?”

“No…”

“Have you tried communicating with animals and can you communicate with them to some extent?”

“You’re kidding me…” The tangerine cat’s round face twisted, “Are you a princess?”

Upon learning about the interstellar era, where humans are pampered and protected, and won’t be killed by cosmic radiation when going out, Bo ge, who lived in intense and dangerous environments, fell into contemplation after the Alliance assigned him a partner. (Old man, I don’t believe you!)

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Lie Beishuang, who had been waiting for the assignment of a partner since adulthood, became increasingly frustrated after seven consecutive years of unsuccessful matches. In a fit of anger, Lie Beishuang joined the interstellar war. After rising to the top position, he decided to change the Alliance’s law and abolish the foolish spouse-matching mechanism.

In his eighth year as chief, just as the amendment was about to pass, the matching system notified him that he had successfully matched with a human who had a 99.9% compatibility and was requesting a call.

Unable to resist the curiosity to see the spouse he had waited eighteen years for, Lie Beishuang pressed the connect button with a cold face, prepared to express his strong opposition to the Alliance’s spouse-matching system.

In the 3D projection, a human youth with black hair and black eyes, fair and innocent, sat at a desk, supporting his chin with one hand, curiously tilting his head, “Uncle, I heard you were originally a leopard, can you transform?”

Staring at the youth’s beautiful collarbone, Lie Beishuang lost control and revealed his tail, fluffy and quite long.

Thinking that he could cuddle with a big cat every day after marriage, Bo ge touched the cat’s paw the size of a sand pot but ended up being crazily s**ked by the big cat, almost being s**ked bald. Bo ge, who was about to regret his past decisions, shed tears. <<less

Shi An is the last Abyss Dragon in the world. Since he was bored, he decided to go into a deep sleep while hugging his treasures. After fifty thousand years of satisfying slumber, Shi An opened his eyes only to discover that he had become a weak human with short hands and legs.... more>>

He glanced down at his mysteriously downsized body and then lifted his head to look around his empty cave. “……” Where is my powerful and majestic body? My big tail? Most importantly, where are my treasures?!

After thousands of years of hard work, sleeping just once has sent me to square one.

***

In the year 2202, the conflicts between humans and monsters are becoming more and more intense. Although the monsters are strong, the fantastical species that used to rule the continent have all but disappeared.

Shi An, the Shi family’s youngest son, is Mage Academy’s infamous mage who has no magic power. Each student’s magic power is measured at the beginning of the school year. Shi An looked at the three destroyed magic detection equipment and innocently asked, “Eh? Are these equipment’s quality not very good?”

During actual combat training, low-ranked monsters fled before Shi An could get close. Shi An looked at their fleeing figures and innocently exclaimed, “Yay, lucky!”

Everyone else was speechless. “……?” I believe I am dreaming.

***

Mu Heng——human species’ strongest mage——is the only remaining human who bears the noble dragon slayer bloodline.

He coldly and arrogantly said, “Dragons? Extinction is their best outcome.”

A long time later, Mu Heng turned his head back to look at the dragon cub reclining on the piles of treasure. Mu Heng withdrew his gaze and leisurely asked, “Are there any other jobs? I want a well-paid one.”

Extinction is out of the question now. As a matter of fact, I can only earn more money so that I won’t get kicked out of bed at night. <<less

Jiang Mo, the big shot of Xuanqing world, failed to pass the tribulation and was forcibly bound by the unscrupulous system. After crossing ninety nine worlds become cannon fodder in different worlds, Jiang Mo, who finally killed the system, became the master of his fate again.... more>>

Therefore, all kinds of cannon fodder that sent experience and wealth to the protagonist in the small world changed into a person who can control the life and death of the protagonist.

Jiang Mo: I’m delicate and pure, gentle and really gullible. I’m just a fated cannon fodder. I was bullied by the protagonists in all kinds of ways

Protagonists:… I’m not, I don’t have it. Don’t put this pot on my shoulder.

Love acting will make you feel white and black shou x Always spoiled shou, love at first sight gong. <<less

The story is basically about many protagonists in abusive relationships suddenly awakening, abandoning the world of hatred, love, and obsession, and transforming into salted fish.... more>>

Story 1: Bai Muxing was a once-in-a-century S-class omega with 100% compatibility with all four S-class alphas in the empire.

In his previous life, despite his achievements, he was treated like a toy by numerous alphas due to his unique glands. Nobody cared about his simple wish to lead an ordinary life. Jealousy and scheming brought him to his death in the chaotic currents of the galaxy.

In this new life, Bai Muxing chose to remove his glands and become an ordinary person. With a considerable pension, he arrived at a farming and ranching planet on the empire’s border, starting a carefree life of farming and retirement.

He also entered into an online relationship with a handsome beta netizen, fulfilling his life-long dream of “marrying an honest person.”

Apart from the minor annoyance of a husband, who clung to him like a child, and Bai Muxing’s occasional worries about his back pain, life was generally ideal.

However, everything changed when a scumbag alpha, who had once harassed him, followed him to the farming and ranching planet. To his surprise, his seemingly honest husband broke the S-class scumbag alpha’s leg barehanded. In the heat of anger, his husband revealed his true form, that of the king of an alien race whom Bai Muxing had once fought on the battlefield.

Bai Muxing: …I’ve been deceived into this marriage!

His husband, disguised as a big lion, lay down and said: Meow, meow, meow. <<less

Summoned to another world, the knight Lee Hwan willingly wielded his sword for the sake of his beloved. ... more>>

However, what awaited him upon his return was only the chilling betrayal of his lover.

Feeling the imminent approach of death, Lee Hwan, in order to take control of his own fate, threw himself off a cliff.

And as if it were a lie, Lee Hwan found himself three years back in time.

To avoid the same future, he runs away from people, dreaming of returning to Earth.

In this journey of Lee Hwan, his friend Absalom, expressing a desire to protect him, intervenes.

Though swayed by Absalom, Lee Hwan could hardly trust him. After all, Absalom is the dragon who betrayed him at the last moment and had to be defeated. <<less

The world champion of the holographic mecha battle game “Warfall” is announced, and Ji Mingzhu claims the throne with an overwhelming dominance, well-deservedly so.... more>>

However, before the trophy could even cool down in his hands, he opens his eyes and finds himself in another world.

Alien invasions, colossal monsters spreading throughout the world, humans forced to retreat to the Twelve Satellite Cities and establish fortified walls for survival.

Self-proclaimed immortal mysterious beings become the rulers, overlooking all beings from their sky cities.

Complex belief systems, hidden forces at work, intelligent AIs coexisting with humans, and people struggling to survive in a shattered prosperity…

And he, not only devoid of the memories of his original self, but upon opening his eyes, he is tasked with a dangerous mission of hostage rescue…

Ji Mingzhu: Well, it seems like I’m in for a rough ride.

When the battles approach, Ji Mingzhu sits inside the mecha and gazes at the c*ckpit filled with intricate circuits and control buttons.

Ji Mingzhu: It looks somewhat familiar.

Ji Mingzhu: …Isn’t this the interface from “Warfall”?

Question: When you suddenly find yourself in a world overrun by monsters after winning an eSports championship, facing a deadly start with no knowledge other than gaming, how do you deal with the perilous situation of being surrounded by wolves?

The young man sits in the Titan mecha, known as the “God of Mortals,” and loosens his gloves, skillfully manipulating the complex buttons above.

Then, under his control, the hundred-meter-tall Titan rushes towards the alien creatures, with the power core emitting a deafening hum, alloy blades tearing through the clouds like lightning, firepower systems pushed to the limit, and explosions and flames engulfing the Titan, resembling an ancient deity, its immense power eclipsing the sky.

Ji Mingzhu: Thanks for the invitation, but I think we can crank up the intensity a bit more.

…

PS:

1. This story leans towards the plot and has a minimal focus on romantic relationships. Please be aware if that’s not your preference.

2. In the original world of “Warfall,” the c*ckpit design is semi-holographic, allowing the protagonist to quickly adapt to operating a real mecha. This will be explained in the story.

Content tags: Mecha, Action-packed, Upgrade progression, Outlandish ideas

Protagonist: Ji Nianzhu

One-sentence summary: Esports and mecha, not quite the same thing.

Theme: Forge ahead with courage, fear nothing.

The holographic mecha battle game “Warfall” crowns its world champion, Ji Mingzhu, with a sweeping victory. However, before he can even warm the trophy in his hands, he opens his eyes and finds himself in another world. Dangerous creatures, intricate belief systems, hidden forces at play, intelligent AI coexisting with humans, and people struggling to survive in a shattered prosperity… The secrets of this world gradually unravel, with danger and the unknown awaiting him on the horizon.

The fusion of a profound mechanical aesthetic and a sense of the future, a magnificent and dazzling world setting, and a complex intertwining plot… This story is intricately crafted, unique in its approach, offering moments of both sorrow and joy. With twists and turns in the narrative, it captivates readers and is worth a read. <<less

Sirens can only have one undying love for one person in their whole life. Humans use this characteristic to emotionally bind the Sirens to human soldiers, forming the world-famous Siren Squad.... more>>

Second Lieutenant Tang Yi’s twin brother, Tang Ya, was one of the captains of the Siren Squad, but died in a battle. Tang Yi was ordered to impersonate Tang Ya to control his brother’s Siren, Mercury, but he was found out just a few days after meeting. In order to protect the life of the Siren and continue to live his dream of being in the Siren Squad, Tang Yi and Mercury begin a happy(?) life in disguise as lovers. <<less

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

40-year-old virg*n, Japanese old man, found himself waking up in a different world. When he wakes up, he found out his body become young again. With no help from anyone he spends several years becoming a s*ave and spend his days full of hardship. His life in the living hell is continued, until he meets him…... more>>

This is a love story about a young man with small body in a different world that full of beastman. <<less

In this city of Rosetta, where magic dwells in secret. Lizelle, who had no memories from when she was very young, was saved from a... more>> monster by Count Albert, a young man who manipulates magical flames. In exchange for protecting the girl, who was an ‘Ephemera’—a wonder drug that will bestow great power to demons, Albert demanded her to assist in investigating a certain incident he was following. Furthermore, she was ordered to work as a maid in the Count’s residence…?! This encounter with a demon Count, weary of his longevity, will change the life of the girl forever. A romance fantasy set in the city of hazy mist—. <<less

Emi Kobayashi, an ordinary girl who loves Otome games, wakes up and finds herself as Remilia, the villainess of the Otome game app「The Star Maiden And The Knight of Salvation.」Emi scrambles to avert the destruction of the world and her own downfall!... more>>

… In spite of her efforts, the heroine「The Star Maiden,」who is also a reincarnated person, strike at her, and Emi was accused of trying to kill the Star Maiden in addition to breaking the engagement. Instead of Emi, who lost consciousness due to the shock,「Remilia」who was watching over her from inside, wakes up and takes revenge on the Star Maiden and her former fiancee prince who hurt the lovely「Emi.」 <<less

One day when, I, Himukai Ren (21) woke up, I was suddenly transferred into a different world called “Alsar” where monsters and elves actually exist! Homos*xual marriage is considered normal and what’s more, they can actually have children together?! What?!... more>>

This is a story of how I found myself entangled in this world! <<less