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I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 1


Nozomi Ginyoku - 2018
    After dying in a fight against the forces of evil, a knight found himself reincarnated as one of the most powerful monsters in the world: a behemoth! Problem is, he has to grow up before he can really strut his stuff, and a baby behemoth looks an awful lot like...a housecat?! And when an elf adventurer decides to take him in, she may need his help as much as he needs hers!

Why Shouldn’t a Detestable Demon Lord Fall in Love?! Vol. 1


Nekomata Nuko - 2019
    He’s forced to spend his days in solitude until, completely out of the blue, he gets summoned to another world! The one who summons him is none other than Luina, an exceedingly poor girl who runs an orphanage. The two of them quickly fall in love, with Anima swearing to use his power to protect his newfound family!

I Surrendered My Sword for a New Life as a Mage Vol. 1 (light novel)


Shin Kouduki - 2020
    In this life, however, all he wants is to master magic!When he learns that he has no skills at all in this life, he gets left behind by his family. With no magic spells, most would assume he'll never be able to cast even a single spell, but Soma isn't ready to take "no" for an answer...

Invaders of the Rokujouma!? Volume 1


Takehaya - 2009
    Lucky for him, he’s found a room at Corona House. It has a great landlord, it’s not too far from school, and best of all, it’s dirt cheap. It really is perfect... except for the strange girls that keep appearing to try and take it over! But even as room 106 turns into a battlefield, Koutarou isn’t willing to give up his apartment without a good fight. The invasion begins!

Redefining the META at VRMMO Academy (Light Novel) Vol. 1


Hayaken - 2019
    Like second nature to him, he quickly picks the so-called weakest job, Symbologist. Just as he’s setting about transforming it into the strongest class known to mankind, a girl walks in… “Wait, you’re Akira? You’re a girl?!” “Uh, yeah?” Thus, his new gaming life with his long-time, beautiful friend begins!

My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! Volume 1


Tsuyoshi Fujitaka - 2020
    Even worse, he and another classmate were ruthlessly abandoned by their friends, left as bait to distract a nearby dragon. Although not terribly bothered by the thought of dying, he reluctantly decides to protect his lone companion. After all, a lowly Level 1000 monster doesn't stand a chance against his secret power to invoke Instant Death with a single thought! If he can stay awake long enough to bother using it, that is...

Demon Lord, Retry! Volume 1


Kurone Kanzaki - 2018
    With an outcast child as his sidekick, he tries his best to survive the cruel fantasy world of his own creation, persecution from the good guys, and of course, the final boss.

Arifureta Zero, Volume. 1


Ryo Shirakome - 2017
    Oscar Orcus is considered a third-rate Synergist by most people. He spends his days peacefully, working so he can send money back to an orphanage. All that changes when the whirlwind that is Miledi Reisen storms into his life. Miledi sees the hidden potential in Oscar, and invites him on her journey to defeat the gods. Oscar wants no part of any journey, and he refuses. But Miledi is persistent, and the situation changes drastically when the orphanage he wants to protect is attacked. In the end, what will our unlikely hero decide?

The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter (Light Novel) Vol. 1


Meguru Seto - 2020
    Noir, the third son of a penniless baronet, just lost his job. He was contemplating becoming an adventurer when fortune struck only a mile from home, and he opened the entrance to just such a dungeon!

Bluesteel Blasphemer: Volume 1


Ichirou Sakaki - 2017
    After reincarnating into another world, the young man goes on a journey with Dasa, the younger sister of the girl who gave him a second life. However, while on the road, the pair are attacked by a local deity—an "erdgod." No normal person could possibly defeat one—so when Yukinari uses his knowledge of guns and newfound abilities to do the impossible, he becomes worshipped as the area's new god himself!Get ready for an alternate-reality, gun-and-sword-filled, action-packed adventure!

Loner Life in Another World, Vol 01


Shoji Goji - 2020
    It’s first come first served, and his classmates have already beaten him to the punch. Haruka has to make do with what he can get as he navigates his way through this brave new world, all while flying solo!

Reincarnated as a Familiar, Vol. 1


D.S. Craig - 2020
    The pair immediately find themselves in trouble over Astria's summoning.What's more, Lesti is at the bottom of her class and has almost no power of her own!On top of all that, she seeks to use Astria's potential to turn society in this new world on its head.With a new body and abilities that she doesn't understand, will Astria be able to grant Lesti's desire?A new adventure full of magic, friendship, and whiskers begins!

Fushi no Kami: Rebuilding Civilization Starts With a Village #1


Mizuumi Amakawa - 2019
    As he remembers leading a bountiful life, he can’t bear living in a world akin to the Dark Ages, where not even the internal combustion engine exists. Ash envisions the rebirth of a civilization where housing with proper sanitation is the norm and the world is connected via a means of transportation faster than horses. For that reason, he is eager to consult books containing knowledge from a highly-developed ancient culture that is rumored to have existed far in the past.Ash makes use of the church’s resources, learning how to read and obtaining the knowledge that he seeks. In addition, he enlists the help of the people around him, including Maika, the village chief’s daughter. Together, they aim to develop their own village.This is only the beginning of the story about a young boy who sets out to revolutionize the world in order to rebuild civilization and create his ideal life!

A Fox's Love


Brandon Varnell - 2014
    It’s not that he’s unattractive or even unpopular. He just can’t talk to them. He blames it on all of those shōnen love comedies that he enjoys watching. Fortunately, or unfortunately―depending on who’s asking―Kevin’s love life is about to start looking up. After saving a fox, Kevin discovers that he actually rescued a kitsune, a shape-shifter capable of transforming into a beautiful girl who appears to have popped right out of the pages to a shōnen manga. Her name is Lilian, and she has decided that he is going to be her mate―whether he wants to be not!Between dealing with an overly amorous vixen’s zealous attempts at getting into his pants, his inability to talk to girls, and school, Kevin is going to have his hands full.Warning: do not expect this to be anything spectacular. It's a romantic comedy filled with fan service, a sexy fox girl, and fourth wall breaks. If that doesn't appeal to you, well, read at your own risk.

Defeating the Demon Lord's a Cinch (If You've Got a Ringer), Vol. 1


Tsukikage - 2018
    As the situation grows desperate, the Ruxe Kingdom summons a hero from another world to stand against this threat. Assigned by the Church to join the hero's party, a battle-worn priest arrives to fulfill his obligations but is shocked to find that his companions are utterly inept! A mage who can only use fire magic, a swordswoman recently defected from her father's fighting school, and a hero obsessed with women?! With an average level totaling just 15, there's no way these novices are capable of taking down a demon lord! But a job's a job, so it's up to the man of God (who thankfully has power to spare) to support these buffoons from the shadows. With an extraordinary healer on their side, defeating their target will be a cinch! ...Hopefully.