During a summer camp, 15 children were chosen to pilot a giant 500m tall robot to defend the earth.... more>>

An alternate retelling of the Bokurano manga. <<less

Xia Xu transmigrated to a parallel world and acquired the special ability to check everyone’s attributes.... more>>

When he tried out his ability for the first time, he was almost blinded by the ridiculously good stats of an insignificant girl in his class.

Name: Tang Youxin

Lifeform Level: 1

Potential Destiny: Peerless Beauty (5 Stars), Fortune to Husband (5 Stars)

…

Hmm. It was said that love at first sight was mostly due to lust. However, Xia Xu swore that his love at first sight for Tang Youxin was solely due to her talents. Let’s just say that he had discovered her inner beauty.

However, Xia Xu felt like something was off as he observed the happenings in this parallel world which seemed to be not much different than Earth.

He lowered his head to look at his own status.

Name: Xia Xu

Lifeform Level: 1

Potential Destiny: [Side Character: «Hunter»]
What?

So it turned out that he was actually a side character? <<less

Metal statues which resemble living human girls.
They understand the mind and have an inner voice.

Many strange phenomena have been happening in Yin City. Li Ang—whose alias is Li Risheng—becomes embroiled in an absolute real game of life-and-death, known as... more>> Killing Field.
Using his above average analytical and deductive skills, he completes different quests assigned by the system, such as eliminating supernatural beings or solving cases, while trying to unravel the true nature of the game. <<less

What kind of future awaits the boy who holds two powers that can change the world?... more>>

A technological revolution was brought about by The Last Witch, to the world of magic, with the introduction of ‘science’. Lyle, a boy wielding the powers of both magic and science, was caught between his childhood friend, the noblewoman Maria who was pressing forward into an era of science, and Lunaria, a girl of the Phantasm race, a symbol of the age of magic.

Two different girls, from two different eras and ages. Which, will the boy bearing the power to change the world, choose? <<less

Li Zhi, a high school student on Earth, picked up a wooden fish at the foot of Mount Tai.... more>>

If this wooden fish is struck, a catastrophe will occur in the Land Cruiser civilization tens of billions of light years away from the earth.

The Tetrasolar invasion is imminent, and the CTO organization attempts to use Tetrasolar technology to cause trouble on the earth.

Li Zhi established a huge business empire, developed black technology, commanded global power, fought against the Earth Adventists, and defeated the Tetrasolarans <<less

In the near future, a Japanese scientist engineers a powered exoskeleton called "Infinite Stratos" (IS). Possessing technology and combat capabilities far more advanced than any other weapon system, the IS threatens to destabilize the world. Faced with such an overpowering weapon, the nations of the world enact the "Alaska Treaty", which states that IS will never be used for military combat and that existing IS technology must be equally distributed to all nations, to prevent any one nation for dominating the others. The introduction of the IS does however have a major effect on society. As IS can only be operated by women, the power balance between men and women is broken, with women coming... more>> to dominate society over men.

Ten years after the first IS were introduced, the world has entered a new age of peace. The peace is shattered, however, by an unexpected discovery. A 15 year old Japanese boy, named Ichika Orimura, is discovered to be capable of operating an IS. Realizing the potential, Ichika is forced by the Japanese government to attend the prestigious Infinite Stratos Academy, an international academy where IS pilots from all over the world are trained. Thus his busy school life surrounded by girls begins. <<less

Welcome to the world of Kancolle RPG! This book tells a story about a novice admiral and his interesting kanmusu (ship girls). But, this book is a little different from a normal story. This book, tells a, “Roleplaying,” story.... more>>

“Roleplaying, ”is a type of game that you play with other people where you read lines from the book as if you’re the one in the story. There are a lot of “Roleplaying,” types and this book is specifically a, “Table talk,” RPG. Read it as if you’re playing kantai collection- Kancole- Kancolle RPG.

This Kancolle RPG is based on a browser game called Kantai Collection. The game itself puts the player in control of girls that have the memories and powers of warships in the past. The player then must battle a mysterious threat called the “Abyssal Fleet,” sighted all around the world. The difference between Kancolle RPG and the browser game, is that you’ll need to use dice, pieces, and follow the rules and scenarios stated by the Kancolle RPG rulebook. Obtaining ship girls are different too; each player will only get one shipgirl. In table talk RPG, you can ease your mind, the rage, the salt that naturally comes while playing, by gathering friends who have the same hobby, and discuss while playing.

Sometimes you’ll need to face the enemy seriously. Sometimes, you can put yourself in the ship girls’ shoes, and act out their lines. Sometimes you’ll have to go back to yourself, and joke at another character’s line. You playing it happily with your friends are what “Roleplaying,” is all about.

A Battleship girl who has just come back from another country, she is generous and having a big heart, Kongou.

A Heavy Cruiser princess with a lack of common sense, Kumano.

An eccentric Light Aircraft Carrier, Zuihou.

The serious and analytical Light Cruiser, Kiso.

These are the main girls who play a big part in this book. But, due to the haphazard nature of this game, you won’t be able to play their characters perfectly. Even if you try to, but deep inside, the girls you know are different. Nevertheless, we hope you would be able to enjoy that character gap.

And lastly, we’ll introduce another one of the main characters, Teitoku (the Admiral). He is a young and by-the-book admiral. This novice Admiral is often being played around by the 4 wild girls. He still thinks that, “It shouldn’t be like that, it’s not like that.” This hard working Admiral is one of the view points we will be using in this book.

From now, for everyone whose thinking, “I’d like to be an admiral in kancolle RPG!” please try it. It will be a good reference! <<less

The story follows the East German Army's 666th TSF Squadron in its battles and political conflicts during the BETA's westward push in 1983.... more>>

The East German Army 666th TSF Squadron "Schwarzesmarken" (Black Marks) are a special-forces unit tasked with assaulting BETA forces through unconventional tactics; specifically, they target Lux and Magnus Lux to deny the BETA the advantage of ranged firepower. Their orders are given the topmost priority, such that it is common practice for the 666th to ignore allied distress calls that will result in deviation from their original mission, even if only for a short moment. <<less

The protagonist doesn’t form alliances or fight for dominance, yet inadvertently creates a legend.... more>>

We see a guy who only wants to meet beautiful women, make money, and steal divine artifacts.

How does he become a lucky knight who possesses countless peerless beauties?

How does he become a top expert with unparalleled strength?

How does he become a pe*verted powerhouse with top-tier pets and super divine artifacts? <<less

In the Toaru Kagaku no Choudenjihou (Railgun) SS series:... more>>

Set in Liberal Arts City between September 3rd to 10th, Academy City is having an exchange program with the rest of the world that allows some students to travel for this week to other places, and some students are allowed into Academy City during this time.

V.2 - Shopping Mall Demonstration
Setin Russia where Misaka Mikoto takes part in a demonstration things don't pan as scheduled as Mikoto meets the mysterious New Light.

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The story was released in parts on limited edition DVDs and Blu-rays of the Toaru Majutsu no Index anime. The story consists of eight parts, and can easily equate to a regular Index novel in length. <<less

A spin-off of the various works of Kamachi Kazuma. One day, Kamijou Touma (A Certain Magical Index) faced yet another misfortune. His toilet was broken and spraying water everywhere. As he was lamenting his misfortune, suddenly he appeared in a strange place along with Index and Misaka. Soon enough, more strange people begin appearing...... more>>

Includes:

A Certain Magical Index
Heavy Object
The Zashiki Warashi of Intellectual Village
The Circumstances Leading to Waltraute's Marriage
A Simple Survey / A Simple Monitoring
Killer Princess and Deep End <<less

Earth is the human civilization’s cradle, but humans cannot possibly live within its cradle for eternity. ... more>>

In 2264, the first deep-space colonization spaceship of human civilization leaves the solar system and enters the boundless darkness…

Zhang Yuan, son of the man behind the spaceship’s main control system, is one of the half a million volunteers to embark on the 20 light-year journey to a new planet.

Follow Zhang Yuan on his journey of gaining new knowledge, exploring the unknown, and finding out what's the secret behind the intelligence enhancer his father left him. <<less

The Security System that Seals the Savage Science Smartly by its Supreme Sagacity and Strength... more>>

9S is set in an age of science, but in a too distant future. The Mad Scientist, Mineshima Yujiro, disappeared several years previous to where the story begins. The inheritance he left behind, the technology and objects he had created, were given the codename ‘Legacy’, and are highly sought after by government agencies and terrorists, for reasons both good, and....... not so pleasant. One of these ‘objects’ he left behind was his daughter, imparted with a mental calculating capacity that dwarfs supercomputers, combined with her physical body, which makes for a devastating combination. <<less

“Don’t judge me by my appearance, no matter what you say I’m still a P.E. teacher!”... more>>

The youth who came out from the deep mountains became a P.E. teacher in the period of the great collision between the eastern accel world and western special abilities. What kind of surprise will he bring to us?

In the fictional city the opportunity lies with the ghost: The Nine Accels of Guigu, changing the world!

Vampire, werewolf, red-haired banshee: “Why are your accel skills so strange?”

Students: “Our P.E. teacher taught us!!!” <<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

Liking someone and wanting to be noticed by him.... more>>

With such a thought, Mayu earnestly read Usausa Divination. [Your lucky items are a rabbit, an axe, and long piece of metal, I think].

After buying her lucky item, a strange package was delivered to her house. <<less

How does it feel to find out that all your dorm mates are big shots on your first day of school?... more>>

Hao Yun has the most say in this matter.

Having been chosen by the Otherworldly Expert System, he unexpectedly obtains the ability to see the future potential of others. He discovers that his roommates are all future big shots with explosive potential.

Then why should he work hard?

Wouldn’t just being cozy with them solve all problems?

Normal people would think that way, and Hao Yun is no exception.

However, just when Hao Yun thinks that he can easily become a winner in life as long as he cozies up with them, he surprisingly finds these so-called big shots are quite fragile.

And these great artists, superstars, academics, and the richest people in the world, who finally reach the pinnacle of their lives with the help of “coincidences”, can’t help but feel lucky when they are interviewed. They are glad that they had such a hidden expert by their side…

Hao Yun: Great, after all this, I am actually your fortuitous encounter! <<less

A semi-serious school action story revolving around the main protagonist, Tomoharu Natsume. He is haunted by his childhood friend, Misao Minakami, who became a ghost... more>> ever since he barely survived an airplane accident three years earlier. Tomoharu Natsume takes the opportunity to live on his own when he enters high school in his new place of residence, Meiou-tei, and starts enjoying a carefree high school life. His life changed when a beautiful girl named Kurosaki Shuri appears with a trunk which she claimed Tomoharu's brother, Naotaka Natsume, asked her to deliver to him. The presence of the trunk causes the appearance of Takatsuki Kanade, a girl dressed like a shrine maiden who is after the trunk. Tomoharu is in possession of the trunk, which reveals secrets about the world they live in. <<less

Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan (撲殺天使ドクロちゃん, literally Club-To-Death Angel Dokuro-chan) is a novel series written by Masaki Okayu and illustrated by Torishimo. It centers around a young... more>> boy named Kusakabe Sakura and an angel, Dokuro-chan, who comes from the future. She's cute, loving, and frequently kills him violently with a giant spiked club named Excalibolg (only to resurrect him seconds later), but that's how she shows her love for him. <<less

Lu Zhenyu was not a stingy person; however, he prohibited anyone from touching his computer. The reason? It concealed an enormous secret: there was a... more>> being inside—a being of numbers; a digital life. Lu Zhenyu himself could not explain how such a being had been born, nor did he have any idea what exactly was going on, but what he did know was that this being came into this world in a windy and rainy night… <<less

This is the lie in the truth, the change of daydreams in reality. No, it's the story of the souls of the changed human race. AD 2070. More than half a century has passed since the humans first got attacked by the mysterious living entity known as [Mariss].... more>>

“The battle... I can't do it. It hurts to say no... Everything has already... No, I can't... Somebody, help me...”

But the spirit of Celen, the pilot of Destblum, the only Heavy Weapon that can possibly oppose Mariss, has been repeatedly sapped by the hopelessness of battle. Before going out for a sortie, she had been captured for scheming to escape, and was forcibly made to sortie on the battlefield.

But, on that day, a miracle fell onto the battlefield.

A mysterious Fighter from an unknown nationality appeared with a Super Weapon not obtainable from this world and purged Mariss.

The humans were roused.

Even then, the Pilot that came out from that Fighter was a carbon copy of Eirun Bazatt, the Pilot in the hugely popular anime [Doll Waltz Requiem]-!? <<less

“As long as I level up another 10 times, I will be able to activate the Gene Lock. At that time, I will be able... more>> to destroy this celestial body!” After transmigrating into the body of a tr*sh in a future where zombies and intellectual beasts existed, Lin Xiu accidentally obtained an upgrade system to transcend human limitations and devour the heavens! <<less

One year, after she transmigrates to the Matriarchy World, she meets a young man with an umbrella under the cherry blossoms. With warm and beautiful eyes, he says to her with a red face and lowered eyes.
"May Your Highness always stay safe, happy, and victorious."... more>>

Another year, after she transmigrates to the Doomsday World, zombies fill the city and she meets him again. A beautiful and fair person raises his grayish-white eyes and smiles at her. "Don't be afraid, I will protect you."

In another year, when she transmigrates to the world of Star Wars...Ah! She meets him again! A slender and tall young man droops his long eyelashes and adjusts his collar button before slowly saying, "Where are you planning to hide this time?"

Yun Xia: "There's no other place to hide so I'm borrowing your house as my hideout." <<less

“Why have I become a human girl...?”... more>>

Having supposed to have sank after a desperate battle, Aircraft Carrier Zuikaku opens her eyes to discover that she has become one of the young girls known as, “Shipgirls.”

Having become one of the, “shipgirls,” possessed with the powers and memories of the War of the Past, Zuikaku and her elder sister Shoukaku reunite, and through the man known as, “The Admiral,” come to terms with the existence of humanity’s enemy–the Abyssal Ships. She resolves to protect this world that is so similar to that of her memories and embarks once more onto the battlefield–and must experience and confront the implications of her own cruel fate.

From the point of view of the, “Lucky Carrier,” Zuikaku and located in the world of the super-popular webgame, “Kantai Collection,” this novel novel hereby launches! <<less