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Peak Hidden Gems Part 3

Peak Hidden Gems Part 3
Novels that should be significantly more popular than they already are.  Comment any recs below! Most of the novels added to this list at the time had less than a 1000 readers. Part 1: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/83544/ Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/88138
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Created: May 21st, 2024, Updated: Aug 15th, 2024
Created May 21st, 2024
Updated Aug 15th, 2024
JP (4.8)
#1I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
13 Chapters Every 255.9 Day(s) 3125 Readers 11 Reviews 06-03-2020
Completed Drama Romance School Life Slice of Life Tragedy
A short but sweet story about a boy and a girl with a pancreatic disease that gets the small details right creating a truly breathtaking... more>>
KR (4.4)
#2My Wife Waited in the Wheat Fields
72 Chapters Every 37.3 Day(s) 1589 Readers 18 Reviews 09-13-2024
Action Drama Fantasy Romance Slice of Life
A true romance novel written for the male audience without any of the harem or other elements that proliferate NU.
CN (4.2)
#3Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master
384 Chapters Every 1.1 Day(s) 960 Readers 8 Reviews 06-15-2025
Action Adventure Fantasy Martial Arts Mature Mystery Psychological Seinen Xianxia Xuanhuan
From the author of Reverend Insanity so you know its gonna be good
KR (4.5)
#4The Regressor and the Blind Saint
276 Chapters Every 21.6 Day(s) 7005 Readers 60 Reviews 04-14-2025
Completed Action Adult Adventure Comedy Fantasy Romance Slice of Life
Wholesome. A story of mysteries and adventures with great characters that are well-developed.
JP (4.8)
#5Your Story
4 Chapters Every 5.3 Day(s) 1401 Readers 18 Reviews 08-14-2018
Completed Psychological Romance Seinen Tragedy
MC is against the common practice of implanting false memories, but is one day given memories of a fictional childhood friend. To his surprise, he... more>>
KR (4.2)
#6Humanity Protection Company
194 Chapters Every 11.6 Day(s) 1524 Readers 5 Reviews 01-10-2025
Completed Action Fantasy Psychological Supernatural
Original and very intriguing probably one of the best novels translated by Raei Translations. SCP like world.
KR (4.6)
#7A Transmigrator’s Privilege
233 Chapters Every 3.9 Day(s) 7645 Readers 47 Reviews 06-13-2025
Action Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance Tragedy
Not your usual OP MC transmigration story. A unique twist on the strong FMC genre/trope.
JP (4.7)
#8Azure and Claude (2016 Rewrite)
2 Chapters Every 1596.5 Day(s) 786 Readers 9 Reviews 06-10-2019
Completed Drama Mature Mystery Psychological Romance Supernatural Tragedy
A cleaner who kills people and disguises it as su*cide meets a girl who wants to die
CN (4.2)
#9The Hero Turned Into A Potato And The World Fell To Ruin
98 Chapters Every 10.4 Day(s) 650 Readers 4 Reviews 06-10-2025
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Mystery Romance
MC gets summoned as a hero butwith no skills he just lays there as a potato (literally) for years so the demon king wins. Now... more>>
CN (4.4)
#10I’m Really Scared
15 Chapters Every 110.1 Day(s) 1282 Readers 8 Reviews 06-10-2022
Action Drama Horror Mystery Psychological Romance Supernatural Xuanhuan
Written by the author of I am really not the demon god lackey so you know its going to be good
JP (4.4)
#11When Nekura and Hiria Meet (WN)
44 Chapters Every 89.6 Day(s) 1242 Readers 7 Reviews 11-21-2021
Completed Comedy Romance School Life
Fluffy and wholesome none of that generic romantic stuff
KR (4.2)
#12Surviving as a Plagiarist in Another World
9 Chapters Every 67.2 Day(s) 1347 Readers 14 Reviews 06-23-2024
Completed Comedy Fantasy Slice of Life
MCis trying to change a culture using literary works from modern Earth (a moderately respectful plagiarist if such a term exists)
KR (4.6)
#13Second Life of a Dragon Raising Hunter
52 Chapters Every 26.9 Day(s) 349 Readers 3 Reviews 05-23-2024
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Martial Arts Romance Shounen Slice of Life Supernatural
Cute child (dragon?) raising novel
JP (4.6)
#14The Place You Called From
6 Chapters Every 590.7 Day(s) 1242 Readers 9 Reviews 02-02-2016
Completed Romance Supernatural
Soft slow burn with tinges of the occult from the author of "Three Days of Happiness"
KR (4.3)
#15The Villainess Proposed a Contractual Marriage
103 Chapters Every 1.3 Day(s) 1984 Readers 7 Reviews 11-05-2024
Completed Action Comedy Fantasy Romance Slice of Life
Cute story, super sweet.
KR (4.2)
#16The Military Chef of a Ruined World
212 Chapters Every 6.9 Day(s) 1476 Readers 15 Reviews 03-15-2025
Action Adventure Fantasy Supernatural
Good apocalypse novel that doesn't immediately make the unrealistic assumption that all people in government and militaries are garbage.
CN (4.5)
#17Gospel of Blood
643 Chapters Every 1 Day(s) 1888 Readers 14 Reviews 06-14-2025
Action Comedy Fantasy Gender Bender Mystery Slice of Life Supernatural
No romance or focus on gender-bender just a smart mc and their journey of growth and survival
KR (4.3)
#18My Girlfriend’s Fortune: 3,141,592,653,589
73 Chapters Every 11.5 Day(s) 791 Readers 5 Reviews 06-10-2025
Drama Mature Romance
Why spend money to be a bf when you can get paid to be a bf!
KR (4.7)
#19Genius of a Performing Arts High
0 Chapters Every 1626 Day(s) 4311 Readers 46 Reviews N/A
Comedy Harem School Life Slice of Life
Amazing translation with a focus on opera. MC goes back in time and tries to become the best he can be at opera
KR (4.3)
#20The Academy’s Weakest Became A Demon-Limited Hunter
358 Chapters Every 3.9 Day(s) 7813 Readers 78 Reviews 05-25-2025
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Harem Romance School Life
One of the best academy novels out there with good execution of the hidden powers trope
KR (4.3)
#21An Art Student Who Lives Twice
88 Chapters Every 22.5 Day(s) 1940 Readers 11 Reviews 08-16-2024
Drama Fantasy School Life Shounen Slice of Life
No romance no system bs or MC gaining an amazing skill. Just the title
KR (4.3)
#22The Main Heroines are Trying to Kill Me
473 Chapters Every 4.5 Day(s) 8828 Readers 136 Reviews 05-03-2025
Adventure Fantasy Harem Psychological Romance School Life Tragedy
MC is suffering lol (title is self explanatory). Great story of misunderstandings
KR (4.6)
#23I’m an Infinite Regressor, But I’ve Got Stories to Tell
342 Chapters Every 3.3 Day(s) 3569 Readers 35 Reviews 06-10-2025
Action Drama Fantasy Seinen Supernatural Tragedy
A unique non-linear regression story, where the focus is on the most significant runs out of the protagonists 1183 attempts.
JP (4.5)
#24Kimi no Sei de Kyō Mo Shinenai
17 Chapters Every 92.3 Day(s) 1376 Readers 9 Reviews 02-07-2024
Completed Comedy Drama Romance School Life Slice of Life
“Leave me alone. I want to die already.” MC finds a girl about to commit su*cide and has to try and stop her. Mc has... more>>
KR (4.6)
#25Top Management
193 Chapters Every 148.8 Day(s) 8134 Readers 107 Reviews 08-25-2019
Comedy Drama Romance Seinen Slice of Life Supernatural
The best novel you SHOULDN'T read. You will be absolutely enthralled waiting to start the most anticipated arc only to be hit by the cursed... more>>
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  1. tekow0628
    tekow0628· Jun 1, 2024 05:56 PM
    Babe wake up, Peak Hidden Gems part 3 just dropped.
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  2. Mquistic
    Mquistic· Jun 3, 2024 12:51 PM
    You're doing God's work my man, appreciate it
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  3. Dr99999
    Dr99999· Jun 29, 2024 11:56 AM
    Hey! Do you have recommendations for something similar to "The villain bought the female lead"? Like I want a selfish villain type main character. Do respond
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 29, 2024 12:20 PM
      Selfish/actually villainous mcs are a bit rare. Some that come to mind are Regressor Instruction Manual, I am the fated villain, the villain who robbed the heroines, I'm not a regressor, and dungeon defense.
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    • Dr99999
      Dr99999· Jun 29, 2024 05:13 PM
      @cbboss Regrettably, I have read all of them, and each and every one is great. Well, no worries, I might as well try some academy novels
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    • Enigmatik
      Enigmatik· Jun 30, 2024 07:01 AM

      @Dr99999 bro honestly same, I love those types of MC right now. Try 

      "There’s Absolutely No Problem With The Magic Cards I Made!" 

      Or

      "Omniscient First-Person’s Viewpoint"

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  4. Rieyer
    Rieyer· Aug 4, 2024 07:57 PM
    I just wanted to thank you for creating these list. It is because of you I found many great novels and was able spend very enjoyable time, and escape from some stress. So, thank you.
    Reply · 1 Like · ·
    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Aug 4, 2024 08:33 PM
      Thanks! Part 4 coming soon!
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  5. Musfiqur Rahman
    Musfiqur Rahman· May 29, 2024 10:29 AM
    Man I really like this series of yours. And also the extra added commentary helps me in choosing. Thanks
    Reply · 1 Like · ·
    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · May 29, 2024 01:32 PM
      Glad its helpful! I’ll get to finishing most of the commentary for the rest of the novels sometime this week or next.
      Reply · 1 Like · ·
    • Musfiqur Rahman
      Musfiqur Rahman· May 29, 2024 10:41 PM
      @cbboss thanks dude.
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · May 30, 2024 03:15 PM
      @Musfiqur Rahman No problem
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  6. Kzalca
    Kzalca· May 28, 2024 03:14 AM

    I am so glad I clicked on your account. I had no idea there was a part 3. If you can, you should also link this list on part 2.

    Thanks so much for the great recommendations!

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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · May 28, 2024 03:29 PM
      Just added the link to part 1 and 2
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  7. iheartroastedseaweed
    iheartroastedseaweed· Jul 26, 2024 02:50 AM
    “Time-stop breeding uncle” is a crazy title clear.png
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  8. Enigmatik
    Enigmatik· Jun 24, 2024 05:39 AM

    "The Stronger Their Opposition, the More I Know I Made the Right Choice"

    Only first 10 chapters were translated, but it's had me hooked. Really want more attention to it, as that may lead to more chapters getting translated. @cbboss

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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 29, 2024 12:23 PM
      Would recommend joining some translation discords and requesting for a translation it might work.
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  9. OneHopeSniper
    OneHopeSniper· Jun 23, 2024 06:37 AM
    I don't know how you keep finding such good stuff
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 23, 2024 07:50 AM
      I spend  some time every day and try to keep up to date with a list of good TLs I've followed to find the good stuff.
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  10. Halren
    Halren· Jun 19, 2024 02:20 AM
    Was "I Became a National ‘Disaster’ Level Monster" removed?
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 23, 2024 07:49 AM
      Yes
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    • Halren
      Halren· Jun 23, 2024 10:09 AM
      @cbboss why? Did it get to popular? 
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 23, 2024 12:42 PM
      @Halren It wasn't good enough to stay in the list
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 23, 2024 12:43 PM
      @Halren I try and make sure all the novels are at or above a 4.0 rating
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    • Halren
      Halren· Jun 23, 2024 06:18 PM
      @cbboss ah I see okay cool thanks
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 25, 2024 06:41 PM
      @Halren No problem
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