Written by: Gab Rugas | Published on: February 20, 2021 at 4:52 PM PHT (GMT+8)
Are you fond of reading fantasy light novels or just wanna start reading them? Here are five Japanese fantasy light novels with official English version you don't wanna miss reading.
1. BERSERK OF GLUTTONY
If 'weak to strong' stories are something that you particularly enjoy, then this series will definitely fit your cup of tea. Berserk of Gluttony takes place in a world where Levels, Stats, and Skills exist. Although this may seem like a pretty interesting world to live in, a lot of people see this as a hellish place to be in. Those who received useful skills from the Gods are put on a pedestal while those with useless skills struggle to even live a normal life. Having a skill that only makes him eternally hungry, Fate Graphite is someone who by no surprise falls in the second category. But after awakening the true potential of his skill Gluttony, Fate now carves out an entirely new path which leads to a future only he can determine.
English Title: Berserk of Gluttony
Japanese Title: Boushoku no Berserk: Ore Dake Level to Iu Gainen wo Toppa Suru
Publishing Date: November 30, 2017
Genre: Seinen Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Harem, Romance, Drama
Author: Isshiki Ichika
Illustrator: fame
MAL Rating: 7.43
Japanese Publisher: Micro Magazine
English Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
2. THE UNDERDOG OF THE EIGHT GREATER TRIBES
Duel City Babel is an artificial continent where duelists from different tribes gather to compete with one another for the title of the strongest. After ten long years of preparation, Yuri Eniastas finally makes his debut on the battlefield that doesn’t particularly welcome people like him. Although Yuri is a certified battle maniac, other fighters still refuse to acknowledge him because of one simple reason. Yuri is a mix-blood. His lineage is considered as the weakest and they are known to be unfit for battle due to their limitations. This, however, doesn’t stop Yuri from pursuing his dream. As his unwavering determination and strong will empower him to keep moving forward no matter how big of an obstacle is in front of him.
English Title: The Underdog of the Eight Greater Tribes
Japanese Title: Hachi Dai Shuzoku no Saijaku Kettousha
Publishing Date: July 1, 2019
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Shounen
Author: Washiro Fujiki
Illustrator: Yu Kodama
MAL Rating: N/A
Japanese Publisher: Hobby Japan
English Publisher: J-Novel Club
3. AN ARCHDEMON’S DILEMMA: HOW TO LOVE YOUR ELF BRIDE
Falling in love can be quite an interesting occurrence, especially when it’s a case of love at first sight with an unusual context behind it. Despite being a powerful and well-renowned sorcerer, Zagan, still has a glaring flaw. He cannot properly communicate with other people. This shortcoming became a big issue when he encountered and fell in love with a white-haired elf named Nephelia. The two met at a dark auction where Nephelia was being sold as a slave. Acting on impulse, Zagan went on and bought Nephelia using his entire fortune. With him not being capable enough to convey his true feelings, Zagan now makes an effort to figure out how to let the other party know what his true intentions are.
English Title: An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride
Japanese Title: Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Doo Medereba Ii?
Publishing Date: February 1, 2017
Genre: Shounen, Fantasy, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Action, Romance
Author: Fuminori Teshima
Illustrator: COMTA
MAL Rating: 7.67
Japanese Publisher: Hobby Japan
English Publisher: J-Novel Club
4. DANMACHI: IS IT WRONG TO TRY TO PICK UP GIRLS IN A DUNGEON? ON THE SIDE: SWORD ORATORIA
Although monitoring the journey of a certain rookie adventurer, as he rises through the ranks, is already interesting enough, seeing the life of those adventurers that he is trying to reach heightens the fun even more. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria, the side story of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, follows the life of the Sword Princess, Ais Wallenstein, and the rest of Loki Familia. Dubbed as one of the strongest Familia in the city of Orario, one can only imagine the type of excitement their side of the story brings. May it be their exhilarating expeditions down the deepest floors of the dungeon or just their regular everyday shenanigans.
English Title: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria
Japanese Title: Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria
Publishing Date: January 15, 2014
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Author: Fujino Omori
Illustrator: Kiyotaka Haimura
MAL Rating: 7.90
Japanese Publisher: SB Creative
English Publisher: Yen Press
5. TRAPPED IN A DATING SIM: THE WORLD OF OTOME GAME IS TOUGH FOR MOBS
If you think that this list would end without mentioning some random guy getting sent to a different world, then you’re absolutely mistaken. After dying in his original world, Leon now finds himself reincarnated as a mob character in the otome game that his younger sister forced him into playing. This was nothing but bad news for him since it meant that he is now living in a world where women are absolute, and men, apart from a select few, are treated like pawns. Using his knowledge from playing the game, Leon now tries to overcome all his adversities as he ultimately strives for a better life.
English Title: Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs
Japanese Title: Otomege Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu
Publishing Date: May 30, 2018
Genre: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Mecha, School Life, Action, Harem, Romance, Drama
Author: Yomu Mishima
Illustrator: Monda
MAL Rating: 7.76
Japanese Publisher: Micro Magazine
English Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
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