Japanese Novels You Read In 2018

1.
[New Life+] Young Again in Another World: Volume 1
[New Life+] Young Again in Another World: Volume 1
by: Mine
4.07 avg rating — 288 ratings
2.
Infinite Dendrogram: Volume 5
Infinite Dendrogram: Volume 5 4.31 avg rating — 313 ratings
3.
The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria, Vol. 1 (The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria, #1)
The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria, Vol. 1 (The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 2,784 ratings
4.
The Decagon House Murders (House Murders, #1)
The Decagon House Murders (House Murders, #1) 3.79 avg rating — 18,700 ratings
5.
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Volume 5
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Volume 5
by: Dojyomaru
4.26 avg rating — 1,168 ratings
6.
JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World
JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World 3.81 avg rating — 682 ratings
7.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 01 (Light Novel)
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 01 (Light Novel) 4.25 avg rating — 4,460 ratings
8.
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 7 (Light Novel)
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 7 (Light Novel) 4.32 avg rating — 563 ratings
9.
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord, Light Novel Vol. 2 (How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord [Light Novel], #2)
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord, Light Novel Vol. 2 (How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord [Light Novel], #2) 4.11 avg rating — 603 ratings
10.
Strongest Gamer: Let’s Play in Another World Vol. 1
Strongest Gamer: Let’s Play in Another World Vol. 1 4.06 avg rating — 196 ratings
11.
Infinite Dendrogram: Volume 4
Infinite Dendrogram: Volume 4 4.30 avg rating — 330 ratings
12.
Battle Divas: The Incorruptible Battle Blossom Princess (Light Novel) Vol. 1 (Battle Divas, #1)
Battle Divas: The Incorruptible Battle Blossom Princess (Light Novel) Vol. 1 (Battle Divas, #1) 3.18 avg rating — 57 ratings
13.
The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar: Volume 1
The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar: Volume 1 3.83 avg rating — 211 ratings
13.
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer: Volume 1
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer: Volume 1
by: Yu Okano
3.95 avg rating — 728 ratings
15.
Demon King Daimaou: Volume 4
Demon King Daimaou: Volume 4 3.98 avg rating — 66 ratings
16.
Clockwork Planet: Volume 3
Clockwork Planet: Volume 3 4.13 avg rating — 46 ratings
17.
Demon King Daimaou: Volume 1
Demon King Daimaou: Volume 1 3.75 avg rating — 152 ratings
18.
Invaders of the Rokujouma!? Volume 7
Invaders of the Rokujouma!? Volume 7
by: Takehaya
4.19 avg rating — 79 ratings
18.
The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done!, Vol. 2
The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done!, Vol. 2 4.11 avg rating — 44 ratings
18.
Little Princess in Fairy Forest
Little Princess in Fairy Forest 3.54 avg rating — 54 ratings
21.
六畳間の侵略者!? 7.5 [Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!? 7.5]
六畳間の侵略者!? 7.5 [Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!? 7.5]
by: Takehaya
4.41 avg rating — 79 ratings
21.
Pita-Ten Vol. 1 (Pita-Ten, #1)
Pita-Ten Vol. 1 (Pita-Ten, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 58 ratings
21.
タイムリミット
タイムリミット it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 1 rating
21.
Mia and the Forbidden Medicine Report
Mia and the Forbidden Medicine Report 3.80 avg rating — 94 ratings
21.
The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!, Vol. 3
The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!, Vol. 3 4.03 avg rating — 29 ratings
26.
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 8.5
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 8.5
by: Takehaya
4.46 avg rating — 70 ratings
26.
The Combat Baker and Automaton Waitress, Vol. 3
The Combat Baker and Automaton Waitress, Vol. 3
by: ＳＯＷ
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 60 ratings
26.
I Became the Secretary of a Hero! (Secretary Hero, #1)
I Became the Secretary of a Hero! (Secretary Hero, #1) 3.13 avg rating — 63 ratings
26.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 02 (Light Novel)
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 02 (Light Novel) 4.22 avg rating — 2,565 ratings
26.
Obsessions of an Otome Gamer: Elementary School Years
Obsessions of an Otome Gamer: Elementary School Years
by: Natsu
4.01 avg rating — 77 ratings
26.
Deshi: A Martial Arts Thriller
Deshi: A Martial Arts Thriller 3.93 avg rating — 322 ratings
32.
If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord: Volume 3
If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord: Volume 3
by: CHIROLU
4.18 avg rating — 377 ratings
32.
The Faraway Paladin 3 Primus: The Lord of the Rust Mountains
The Faraway Paladin 3 Primus: The Lord of the Rust Mountains 4.28 avg rating — 420 ratings
32.
魔法科高校の劣等生 18 師族会議編〈中〉 (Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei #18)
魔法科高校の劣等生 18 師族会議編〈中〉 (Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei #18) 4.20 avg rating — 312 ratings
32.
The Combat Baker and Automaton Waitress, Vol. 4
The Combat Baker and Automaton Waitress, Vol. 4
by: ＳＯＷ
4.05 avg rating — 37 ratings
32.
The Thief
The Thief 3.52 avg rating — 8,128 ratings
37.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 04
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 04 4.25 avg rating — 1,860 ratings
37.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 6
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 6 4.42 avg rating — 771 ratings
37.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 01 (Light Novel)
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 01 (Light Novel) 4.25 avg rating — 4,460 ratings
40.
美人上司とダンジョンに潜るのは残業ですか?
美人上司とダンジョンに潜るのは残業ですか? really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating
41.
ゾアハンター (GA文庫)
ゾアハンター (GA文庫) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating
41.
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 6
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 6 4.11 avg rating — 624 ratings
43.
僕らはみんな逝きている (角川スニーカー文庫)
僕らはみんな逝きている (角川スニーカー文庫) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings
43.
[New Life+] Young Again in Another World: Volume 2
[New Life+] Young Again in Another World: Volume 2
by: Mine
4.30 avg rating — 185 ratings
43.
The Faraway Paladin 3 Secundus: The Lord of the Rust Mountains
The Faraway Paladin 3 Secundus: The Lord of the Rust Mountains 4.43 avg rating — 352 ratings
46.
Psycome, Vol. 2: Murder Princess and the Summer Death Camp (Psycome Light Novel, #2)
Psycome, Vol. 2: Murder Princess and the Summer Death Camp (Psycome Light Novel, #2) 3.77 avg rating — 193 ratings
46.
[New Life+] Young Again in Another World: Volume 3
[New Life+] Young Again in Another World: Volume 3
by: Mine
4.31 avg rating — 129 ratings
46.
ミミズクと夜の王 [Mimizuku to Yoru no Ou]
ミミズクと夜の王 [Mimizuku to Yoru no Ou] 3.87 avg rating — 151 ratings
49.
Psycome, Vol. 3: Murder Maiden and the Fatal Final (Psycho Love Comedy Light Novel, #3)
Psycome, Vol. 3: Murder Maiden and the Fatal Final (Psycho Love Comedy Light Novel, #3) 3.61 avg rating — 155 ratings
49.
Lazy Dungeon Master: Volume 1 (Lazy Dungeon Master [Light Novel], #1)
Lazy Dungeon Master: Volume 1 (Lazy Dungeon Master [Light Novel], #1) 4.09 avg rating — 536 ratings
49.
My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected, Vol. 1 (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Light Novels, #1)
My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected, Vol. 1 (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Light Novels, #1) 4.19 avg rating — 1,921 ratings
52.
Clockwork Planet: Volume 2
Clockwork Planet: Volume 2 4.07 avg rating — 67 ratings
53.
Clockwork Planet 1 (Clockwork Planet Light Novels, #1)
Clockwork Planet 1 (Clockwork Planet Light Novels, #1) 3.92 avg rating — 133 ratings
53.
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord, Light Novel Vol. 3 (How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord [Light Novel], #3)
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord, Light Novel Vol. 3 (How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord [Light Novel], #3) 4.16 avg rating — 463 ratings
55.
If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord: Volume 4
If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord: Volume 4
by: CHIROLU
4.13 avg rating — 284 ratings
55.
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord, Light Novel Vol. 4 (How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord [Light Novel], #4)
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord, Light Novel Vol. 4 (How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord [Light Novel], #4) 4.18 avg rating — 430 ratings
57.
In Another World With My Smartphone: Volume 7
In Another World With My Smartphone: Volume 7 4.43 avg rating — 710 ratings
57.
Psycome, Vol. 4: Murder Anniversary and the Reverse Memorial (Psycho Love Comedy, #4)
Psycome, Vol. 4: Murder Anniversary and the Reverse Memorial (Psycho Love Comedy, #4) 3.89 avg rating — 118 ratings
57.
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride: Volume 1
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride: Volume 1 4.02 avg rating — 618 ratings
60.
In Another World With My Smartphone: Volume 8
In Another World With My Smartphone: Volume 8 4.42 avg rating — 730 ratings
60.
Yume Nikki: I Am Not in Your Dream
Yume Nikki: I Am Not in Your Dream
by: Kikiyama
3.38 avg rating — 112 ratings
62.
In Another World With My Smartphone: Volume 9
In Another World With My Smartphone: Volume 9 4.43 avg rating — 695 ratings
62.
Der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight Volume 1
Der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight Volume 1
by: Hyougetsu
4.12 avg rating — 288 ratings
64.
Psycome, Vol. 5: Murder Machine and the Catastrophic Athletic Festival
Psycome, Vol. 5: Murder Machine and the Catastrophic Athletic Festival 3.93 avg rating — 105 ratings
64.
Paying to Win in a VRMMO: Volume 3
Paying to Win in a VRMMO: Volume 3 3.50 avg rating — 34 ratings
66.
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Volume 6
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Volume 6
by: Dojyomaru
4.32 avg rating — 1,119 ratings
66.
Amagi Brilliant Park: Volume 1
Amagi Brilliant Park: Volume 1 4.02 avg rating — 164 ratings
68.
The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!, Volume 1
The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!, Volume 1 3.98 avg rating — 787 ratings
69.
Infinite Dendrogram: Volume 3
Infinite Dendrogram: Volume 3 4.16 avg rating — 359 ratings
69.
The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!, Volume 2
The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!, Volume 2 4.12 avg rating — 587 ratings
69.
Last and First Idol
Last and First Idol 3.77 avg rating — 116 ratings
72.
Oh! My Useless Goddess! (Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Light Novel, #1)
Oh! My Useless Goddess! (Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Light Novel, #1) 4.19 avg rating — 2,170 ratings
72.
The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!, Volume 3
The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!, Volume 3 4.10 avg rating — 468 ratings
74.
The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!, Volume 4
The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!, Volume 4 4.17 avg rating — 401 ratings
74.
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride: Volume 2
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride: Volume 2 4.21 avg rating — 372 ratings
76.
Outbreak Company: Volume 2 (Outbreak Company Light Novel, #2)
Outbreak Company: Volume 2 (Outbreak Company Light Novel, #2) 3.91 avg rating — 103 ratings
76.
Kokoro Connect Volume 1: Hito Random
Kokoro Connect Volume 1: Hito Random 4.06 avg rating — 195 ratings
78.
Outbreak Company: Volume 3
Outbreak Company: Volume 3 3.90 avg rating — 80 ratings
79.
Outbreak Company: Volume 4
Outbreak Company: Volume 4 3.88 avg rating — 68 ratings
79.
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 8 (Light Novel)
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 8 (Light Novel) 4.21 avg rating — 505 ratings
79.
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 1 (Light Novel)
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 1 (Light Novel) 4.23 avg rating — 2,622 ratings
82.
Outbreak Company: Volume 5
Outbreak Company: Volume 5 4.05 avg rating — 55 ratings
82.
Der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight Volume 2
Der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight Volume 2
by: Hyougetsu
4.21 avg rating — 213 ratings
84.
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 9
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 9
by: Takehaya
4.42 avg rating — 64 ratings
84.
Parasite Eve
Parasite Eve 3.58 avg rating — 2,356 ratings
86.
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 10
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 10
by: Takehaya
4.42 avg rating — 65 ratings
86.
Me, a Genius? I Was Reborn into Another World and I Think They've Got the Wrong Idea! Volume 1
Me, a Genius? I Was Reborn into Another World and I Think They've Got the Wrong Idea! Volume 1
by: Nyun
3.86 avg rating — 292 ratings
86.
ECHO
ECHO
by: Akira
2.77 avg rating — 22 ratings
89.
Invaders of the Rokujouma!? Volume 11
Invaders of the Rokujouma!? Volume 11
by: Takehaya
4.34 avg rating — 61 ratings
89.
Baccano!, Vol. 5 (light novel) (Baccano!, 5) (Volume 5)
Baccano!, Vol. 5 (light novel) (Baccano!, 5) (Volume 5) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 401 ratings
91.
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 12
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 12
by: Takehaya
4.33 avg rating — 58 ratings
91.
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon, Vol. 1 (Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Light Novels, #1)
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon, Vol. 1 (Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Light Novels, #1)
by: Hirukuma
4.02 avg rating — 461 ratings
93.
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 13
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 13
by: Takehaya
4.25 avg rating — 55 ratings
94.
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 14
Invaders of the Rokujouma!?: Volume 14
by: Takehaya
4.42 avg rating — 48 ratings
95.
Infinite Stratos: Volume 1
Infinite Stratos: Volume 1 3.80 avg rating — 238 ratings
95.
A Sister's All You Need., Vol. 1
A Sister's All You Need., Vol. 1 4.01 avg rating — 208 ratings
97.
Infinite Stratos: Volume 2
Infinite Stratos: Volume 2 3.96 avg rating — 168 ratings
98.
Infinite Stratos: Volume 3
Infinite Stratos: Volume 3 3.94 avg rating — 130 ratings
99.
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 9 (Light Novel)
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 9 (Light Novel) 4.21 avg rating — 471 ratings
100.
The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar: Volume 2
The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar: Volume 2 4.08 avg rating — 111 ratings
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