Top 10 Best Light Novels

9/10. I am looking for more action, but other than that, it's a masterpiece. Great character development. The story revolves around a vampire of sorts.
Simply put, an amazing ride with great characters. Truly a story made with love.
The best light novel I've ever read and definitely the best anime adaptation of a light novel.

Simply put, a masterpiece. Seriously, I read all available volumes (1-6) in 3 nights. Every day I'd be excited to read the rest of the series.
I then spent an excruciating time waiting for the last volume to be released and translated. When it finally got an official translation, I bought it and had it shipped to my country immediately. I cannot recommend this series enough.
This LN is amazing. Within the past year and a half, I have read about 50-75 different LNs and none could come even close to affecting me as much emotionally as HakoMari.
It's like a painting painted by one of those performer guys who paint upside-down. You don't know what the hell is going on or how the story ends until the author finishes his last stroke, flips the painting, and all the pieces just fit together perfectly, creating a masterpiece.

Explaining economics/mercantile workings through the power of a Japanese fantasy light novel set in a pseudo-medieval world? Check!
A slower-paced story filled with a wondrous series of believable events, savorable timelines, and developed characters.
Amazing progression, wonderful unforgettable characters, keeps you hooked.

Kamachi Kazuma is probably a higher life form that descended from the high heavens. To be able to keep me interested to the point of impatience is a miracle only he has accomplished. That's just how interesting and amazing this light novel is.
I strongly recommend this light novel to anyone who is willing to give it a chance!
This is arguably one of the most engaging light novels dealing with the theme of magic vs. science. The best thing is that it becomes more lovable and intricate with each passing volume.

Should be in the top 1 :) It's the best, though the author should end it because the wait is seriously killing me. I have to forget about it till the next book, or else it will stick in my mind and stop me from doing anything seriously.
Started my light novel reading with this. I have read 10 LNs, and this is the best light novel so far!
Oregairu is the best. I have been reading light novels for 10 years, and Oregairu gave me the best experience.

Great novel, mostly thanks to the strong characters. Each one is flawed but in a very humane or endearing kind of way, especially the protagonist, who goes from being a useless NEET to risking his life over and over for the sake of his family.
One of the few novels where I liked the character for his obvious flaws. Not the best novel ever, but very readable if you can get over the MC being a cartoonish pervert.
By far the best isekai out there. Many isekai leave a lot to be desired, but this one was executed beautifully. The main character and the supporting cast are all unique and memorable, and the plot makes sense. Kind of.

Exceptional series. I have read each book multiple times and watched the anime, and I can't recommend it enough. The characters and the writing are exceptional, and their genius is portrayed flawlessly.
Lazy hero that performs extremely well when it counts.
If this was a game character, he'd have a pure intelligence build and 1 point for other stats.
Extremely good story, 10/10 would recommend!
Read every available volume (1-7) in 3 weeks. I love the logical genius built into the scenarios the MCs have to get through in order to win.

Definitely love the two main characters, and I absolutely love the main character's personality. It's rare to see such a good personality get twisted but still maintain good qualities.
I like the fact that he knows what he's doing and won't hesitate to do it, even if it's right or wrong, nice or cruel. He doesn't let the girls correct him, bully him, or tell him what to do, which is what I desperately wanted. Dude, where's your pride as a man? (Unlike some other main characters like Kojou or Shidou). He can be caring and kind but also twisted (again, which I love) and incredibly dangerous at the same time.

Want to take a break from all the reading that you've been doing but still want to read anyway? Read Konosuba! It will give you a good laugh!
But for the anime, I recommend you watch it at any time. Feel bored? Watch Konosuba. Just got dumped by your girl? Watch Konosuba. Got scared from watching horror? Watch Konosuba. Konosuba is the answer to all your questions.
Instantly hooked. The plot continues to astound me as it unfolds, and I absolutely love all of the very well-developed characters.
Definitely worth reading if you have some spare time to waste. It's hilarious and has great characters.
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Basically, read this. You won't be disappointed. Go on, just read Part 1 of Chapter 1. You'll love it.
It's got everything you can imagine and more: power, women, realism, politics, and not vanilla content. Want a generic hero type who works hard and does the right thing? That's Climb. Want a ruthless butcher of humans that "friendship and justice" can't overcome? There's Clementine.
For anyone who's into the psychological aspect, this has it in spades. And for those who want to see Momon find everything he desperately desired and more, read the Twitter side story set in an alternate universe.

A great story that made me question what it means to be a hero. Arturia, Iskandar, and Gilgamesh really stole the show.
You killed (Servant)! You're not even human!
One of the best light novels. I even read it 10 times! The romantic comedy is great. They help each other to like each other's best friends, but in the end, they fall for each other. What a cliché!

Interesting approach to the "transported into another world" LN by Tappei Nagatsuki.
The main character, who lived as a NEET in Japan, suddenly finds himself in a parallel world and has to figure out his situation. There's a lot of humor, drama, magic, mystery, and suffering (both physical and mental).
The series is not finished yet but is worth picking up and reading. The first three story arcs were adapted as an anime in 2016.
I've always been a huge fan of this and will always think this is the best. It's just such an AMAZING story I can't describe it with words.
The best thing that happened to me was finding this masterpiece, and I don't think anything is going to beat this.
Haven't gotten too far yet, just at chapter 50-ish, but I'm hooked!
The protagonist invests a lot of effort and planning to achieve his goals. EPIC family values (the sort of self-sacrifice that should be taught in schools). Care for your family, care for your friends, understand your and your allies' limitations and adjust accordingly, and don't blame allies if they did their best.
A whole lot of values to be found here. I recommend reading this to your children as a bedtime story! 8.5/10 so far!
A refreshing twist on game element light novels. It has a very real vibe to it, even though many light novels have a similar theme. They're all related to transmigration, etc., giving the protagonist an edge over the others.
Legendary Moonlight Sculptor, though, has a refreshing change where the protagonist has good instincts.

Although it has its flaws like everything else, SAO has a lot of heart and interesting things to say. The first few volumes are fun, but the story really picks up after Mother's Rosario. The Alicization arc is superb, with a well-realized world. SAO Progressive is also wonderful, with more details about Aincrad. I love the series.
It's the gateway novel to the LITRPG genre, one of the novels that popularized it all amongst the masses, and it's well enough to be reread (you can read it again after reading it the first time and still enjoy it). Characters are well enough written to not just be bad tropes.

Based on a HARD MAGIC SYSTEM (the magic system is extremely detailed, well thought out, and consistent throughout).
If you want to know what the world would be like if magic existed in the modern age (approximately 100 years from now), then this would ALMOST be the perfect fantasy novel for you!
The early volumes lean on an incestuous vibe, but if you can get through that, it's pretty epic. It now is on its 30th volume! That's proof enough of its epicness.
Relatable though a fantasy work. Not over-the-top action and story makes it, for me, the best thing I ever read.

Awesome plot that keeps you glued from the beginning 'til the end of each volume. The characters are ones you could actually look up to. Give it a try!
This is the first light novel I've ever read, and I find it amazing. It's well written and actually hard to predict. The characters are very likable, and the setting is great.
This is another addictive LN from Wuxia. It follows the adventures of a fallen hero as he is respawned and travels back in time. Watch as he corrects his past mistakes and improves his surroundings. Magic, martial arts, harem, adventure, and great tragedy - one of the best in my opinion.
The manga is a bit slow to pick up and only shows a tiny portion of what the story is. But the story, oh my god, it's actually so good!

It's the best for me. I can't get over it and have been addicted to it since the beginning. The character development is well portrayed, the transitions in each arc are very smooth, and the events in the story can take your breath away with anticipation.
Seriously, if you want an LN with an overpowered main character who is still down to earth - who plans ahead before going into battle, even when it's clear as day that he's by far the strongest - and support characters that are strong as well, you need to read this! This LN is amazing.

I first watched the anime and loved the lightheartedness and the fantasy dungeon aspect. For years after, I was wondering where the second season might be, but it never showed. Then I found the light novels, and let me tell you, the anime does not do these masterpieces justice. 10/10 - makes a grown man cry like a schoolgirl.
When fantasy crosses into dreams. By far the most well-written light novel I have read. If you like mythology, give it a shot. I promise it will not disappoint.
The story isn't as deceiving as the title makes it seem!
If you enjoy a series about an overpowered main character who tricks everyone through intellect, this is the series for you.
Best light novel I've ever read. The main character is so good, and the story is always intriguing and thrilling.
This LN is just pure amazing, and it keeps getting better. Especially in the 2nd-year volumes, there are additional overpowered kouhais. You gotta read this, then you'll believe me.
Amazing characters and relationships with a sad, tragic, and melancholic atmosphere. It also has a nice story about family and passion.
