Minus Skill. A negative de-buff possessed by a select few since birth. A swordsman who has one such skill is once again in the throes of being thrown out of another party. Despite his abilities, that single skill had a huge downside, which would make him a burden to any would-be adventuring partners. Sick and tired of the never-ending cycle, he has taken it upon himself to challenge a dungeon that may possess an item that could remove a skill of his. There, he meets a girl with the Priestess class who also has a Minus Skill but… ... more>>

–Eh? Aren’t our skills synergistic? Negatives coming together to form a positive!

This is the story of people exiled from parties, who possess Minus Skills, banding together to eventually become the strongest party. <<less

Protagonist Veit, who was reincarnated as a werewolf magician, becomes the Vice Commander of the Third Division of the Demon Lord’s Army.... more>>

Having captured a frontier trade city, he is in charge of controlling and protecting it.

Formerly a human, now a monster, he understands the feelings of humans and the feelings of monsters as well. Thanks to that he is being considered as a great commander with both wisdom and courage by others, but in reality it is just one hardship after another:

Making the violence loving demons obey, doing something about the always complaining humans, today also he is working hard as the main leader of the demon army. <<less

Todo Arata, a corporate drone salaryman, died due to a mistake from god.
He was reincarnated in another world as an apology, and received the special perks ‘a strong body that won't get sick or hurt’, and ‘the ability to copy skills and magic just by seeing them’.... more>>

And so, the place where Arata was reincarnated turned out to be a place where races known as the strongest, that appeared in legends and myths, lived. Races like divine beasts, high elves, demon gods, ancient dragons, true ancestral vampires, and more.

This would normally be a dangerous place, but the body given to Arata by god was stronger than even the strongest races, meaning this danger was of no concern to him.

A giant boar was downed in one punch, and turned into a tasty prey, and an ancient dragon's breath felt pleasant. There was nothing that could hurt that invincible body.

And so, Arata, along with the girl and the so-called strongest species he met on the island, eats tasty food, makes a lot of ruckus, and relaxes while enjoying this second chance at life given to him by god. <<less

Beryl Gardernant is a humble sword master who runs a dojo in the Reveris Kingdom.... more>>

He had come to terms with the limits of his strength and was living a leisurely life in the countryside.

However, his life changes drastically when Alexia, one of his former students, suddenly visits him and tells him that she has recommended Beryl to be a special instructor within the nation’s Knight Order.

He is reunited with his former students who have become big-shots such as knight captains, top-ranking adventurers, and ace magicians, and he is kicked out of his family’s dojo.

Turbulent times were ahead of him.

Beryl was happy that his former disciples adore him, but he is also humble about the fact that he is not very strong.

However, while he wasn’t aware of it, he was the owner of an unparalleled talent.

Unconscious of his power, Beryl is surrounded by ex-disciples who know of his strength, and gradually makes himself known to the world, all the while remaining rather unaware of all of this. <<less

Bale, a young boy born into a family of Holy Knights, is given a worn wooden sword during the 《Divine Granting Appraisal Ceremony》, a ritual where the gods bestow items upon young people to determine their future occupations. This seemingly useless item makes Bale a laughingstock to those around him. His enraged father berates him as a disgrace to the family, and Bale is eventually kicked out of his home after his younger cousin Dirk, who received the legendary Holy Sword, takes his place.... more>>

—however, Bale is secretly overjoyed by this turn of events.

He realizes that he has been transported into the world of a browser game he used to play, and that the 《Dragon Tree Sword》, which everyone else ridicules, is actually the key to a fun and fulfilling life in this new world.

Free from the shackles of his family’s strict expectations, Bale decides to use his knowledge from his previous life to live freely as a farmer. He utilizes the power of the Dragon Tree Sword to create a farm not on flat land, but in a hidden dungeon. There, he spends his days peacefully cultivating vegetables alongside a growing group of girls with their own unique backgrounds. He eventually signs an exclusive contract with a renowned merchant on the continent and gains the respect of an influential magic researcher, all while maintaining his carefree lifestyle. However, unbeknownst to him, his leisurely days are about to come to an end as he gradually gains a reputation as one of the strongest knights in the land… <<less

In these troubling times, Luke, the son and heir of the lord of the land, turned twelve and received a Gift. Unfortunately, it was a Gift useless in combat called [Village Building]. To make matters worse, his step-brother was the one blessed to inherit their father’s [Master Swordsmanship]. And so, their positions were completely reversed.... more>>

Luke was then banished to an uninhabited wasteland. There, his mysterious Gift activated and instantly made a village. He thus prepared himself to live modestly in this tiny village of his. Or so he thought. As the population of his village grew and grew, his Gift got stronger and stronger until it evolved.

Before he knew it, his [village] had tall buildings everywhere and had the strongest army. His village became the best there was…!

“Wait, can this still be called a village? And what happened to the slow life I’m supposed to have…?” <<less

After graduating from the prestigious magic academy, Noelle got a job at her hometown’s magic item craftsman guild to look after her sick mother. Although her mother safely recovered, her treatment at work continued to worsen due to prejudice and harassment of the guild master. In the end, she was called useless and was fired.... more>>

It was a friend from the academy days who came up and talked to Noelle, who was at her wit’s end looking for a job. Apart from being a royal magician, he was the youngest to have ever been promoted to sacred-gold-ranked magician. Now, that famous person told Noelle, “I want you, the only one whom I haven’t been able to win against in my life so far, to lend me your strength.” Thus, Noelle went to the royal capital and started working as a royal court magician.

She, who went towards the sun’s light, became an existence that attracted attention from the whole kingdom before she knew it—— <<less

When Viscount Ascham’s House’s eldest daughter, Adele von Ascham, became 10 years old, she remembered everything with an intense headache.... more>>

Her previous self, Kurihara Misato, 18 years old Japanese, lost her life when trying to help a young girl, and then she met God…

A somewhat capable person burdened by the many expectations of the surrounding people, Misato, who couldn’t live as she wanted, pleaded to God.

“In the next life, please make my abilities average!”

Yet, somehow the story is wrong!

The girl with 3 names, being careful to not accidentally become a S-rank hunter, lives normally.

I mean, I’m just an average, common girl. No, seriously. <<less

I woke up in an unknown forest.... more>>

It seemed like this place was a fantasy world where strange-looking beasts ran rampant. And just like in a game, I seemed to be able to check my enemies’ and my ability.

Let’s hunt monsters and gather titles in order to level up and evolve into a Greater Dragon!

And I heard a mysterious voice in my head, “Let’s aim to be the strongest!” <<less

–’Hero of Shadows.’ ... more>>

A man who appears in crises and battlefields around the world, rescuing people with outstanding magic and then disappearing in the blink of an eye. His true identity is supposed to be shrouded in complete darkness… or so it was thought.

“My identity has been exposeeeeed!!”

Phil Salemabard, a young noble with a notorious reputation in the streets. Despite secretly acting as the ‘Hero of Shadows’ for a certain reason, one day, his true identity is revealed to the public. Despite his attempts to deceive, girls ranging from a nobleman’s daughter, a lovely saint, and even a princess of the kingdom approach the ‘Hero of Shadows,’ feeling indebted to him!?

A new hero tale (?) begins, unfolding from the revelation of his identity!! <<less

The continent of Elibe, where humans and dragons once lived together…... more>>

Located in its eastern region is Sacae.

Several nomadic tribes live there. The young Lyn was raised in the remote plains region as one of the Lorca Tribe.

And overlooking the seas to the west, sandwiched between the Kingdoms of Etruria and Bern, is the Lycia Alliance, a federation of territories each ruled by a Marquess.

There resides Eliwood, son of the esteemed and benevolent Elbert, Marquess of Pherae.

It is also home to Hector, the next-in-line of Lycia’s leading territory, Ostia, and pride of their armored knight regiment.

The start of their journey is also the beginning of the tale of turmoil that shocks all of Elibe. <<less

Knighthood was renowned for its emphasis on lineage and talent, a widely known fact.... more>>

Despite being an orphan from the church, Ein managed to enter the Knight Academy in the capital city.

However, he was placed in the lowest tier, known as the “E-Class” or commonly referred to as the “inferior class.”

While being looked down upon by the top students from noble families, Ein embarked on his academy life with his classmates from the inferior class, aiming to become a top-notch knight.

However, only the headmaster of the academy was aware of it. Ein, also known as [Nameless No.1]. He was the ultimate weapon of the kingdom, created through the ruthless experiments of the clandestine division of the church, a member of the secret knight order known as the “Phantom Dragon Knights”.

While the headmaster, who acted as the mediator, was troubled, Ein led the “inferior class” and overwhelmed the other classes. <<less

The engagement of the younger sister of Viscount Ragulen, Lucia, was suddenly dissolved by Count Gourman. The reason seemed to be her dowry.... more>>

But, when she thought about it, it was better to support her brother, Alves, and work hard to rebuild her territory than to marry the arrogant count.
Rather, the annulment was the best thing that could have happened to her!

It was a start to days full of happiness.

However, Lucia received an invitation for Gorman’s wedding from the countess. She knew it was to insult her.
Nevertheless, due to her family stature, she was obliged to attend. But alas! Her brother was too busy to go with her.

When her brother and sister were at a loss, her brother’s friend, Phil, offered to accompany her. <<less

Viola, the daughter of a viscount, wanted to break her engagement with Philip, a duke, because it would only bring her disadvantages.... more>>

Then, in the wake of an accident, she decided to fake amnesia.

However, Viola was suddenly overwhelmed by Philip when he uttered incomprehensible lies such as,

“You and I were in love with each other,”

“When we were alone, you used to call me Phil.”

While pretending to have amnesia, she ended up caught in strange circumstances. <<less

“If I put my life in a notebook, it would end in one page.”... more>>

Seal, a young man in prison, had so much spare time.

Closed space, unchanging scenery. Every day he read books inside the prison cell.

A boring life that made him feel like he was going insane.

Then, a newcomer came to his prison cell.

His name was Barha Zetta. 79 years old, male. Occupation―Sealer.

Seal was interested in the job of Barha-Zetta and became his disciple to kill time.

Without knowing that it would bear the fate of the world. <<less

Long ago, the Demon King was sealed away within the five Sacred Stones, and the continent of Magvell has since enjoyed a long period of... more>> peace. However, that peace was shattered in an instant. The Grado Empire, honored as the most powerful of all the nations guarding the Sacred Stones, began to invade the other lands of the continent. Grado had always maintained friendly relations with the surrounding countries, so why invade? The kingdom of Renais falls without the answer to this question. Because those still in Renais have lost contact with Prince Ephraim and the front line, Princess Eirika is entrusted with reviving her country, and flees on a journey to their ally, the Kingdom of Frelia… <<less

Fii was the first princess of the rural nation, Déman.... more>>

One day, she became engaged to King Roy; an icy king with both beauty and ability, whose management ability was perfect, and who would be perfect save for his coldness towards women.

The engagement was not really anything for her to celebrate though.

Why? Because her younger sister with both beauty and fame, whose personality was great, who held a mysterious power and who was a soothing miko had gotten into a marriage of love with said king. And Fii, her twin, had just come along with her as a set bonus.

She was treated as a stain on the fairy tale, but after a certain event, Fii decided she didn’t care any more.

She didn’t care about this lifestyle where she never saw her husband even once, where she would spend the rest of her days rotting away in a royal villa.

She was going to live her second life!

That was the decision she came to. <<less

Ray, the leader of the Magic Division, is a handsome young man, but his overwhelming popularity has kept him from getting married. One day, when his parents persuade him to go to an arranged marriage meeting, he meets Bridget, an auditor. She had broken off her engagements twice in the past and had given up on marriage to devote herself to her work.... more>>

To fend off pressure from their parents to marry, they both decide to enter into a contract marriage. But as they live together, they start to enjoy each other’s company… <<less

Franz is a recent graduate of magic school who is having trouble finding a job - he constantly bungles interviews due to his poor communication skills. With all the major magical jobs out of his reach, there’s only one place left for him to go.... more>>

The industry of black magic. Known for being Disgusting, Dirty, and Dangerous, Franz is incredibly hesitant to actually enter such a market until he no longer has a choice. With his back to the wall, he talks to the Black Magic Incorporation’s CEO, who tells him the truth - black magic has shed its harmful exterior, and has instead become Pure, Pleasant, and Permissive. In short, Black Magic Inc. has actually become a white company. <<less

"The enemy is shielded by enormous dark power.... more>>

But you are protected by the power of brilliant light.

Now it is but a small light, but with a little guidance, soon it will glow radiantly.

Do not be impatient.

It is only after you have been broken by despair that your true journey begins." <<less

A series of light novel stories written by Makoto Inoue (the 6 novels and the first video game novel) and Jun Eishima (the second and third video game novels). ... more>>

The Novels are (in the order by when they came out):

– The Land of Sand (2003)
– The Abducted Alchemist (2003)
– The Valley of White Petals (2004)
– Under the Faraway Sky (2004)
– The Ties That Bind (2005)
– A New Beginning (2007)

The Video Game Novels:

– Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel (2004)
– Curse of the Crimson Elixir (2004)
– The Girl Who Surpasses God (2005) <<less

In the Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (Novel) series:... more>>

1. Sora Hen (Sora's Story)
2. Riku Hen (Riku's Story) <<less

In this first ever novelization based on the work of The New York Times-bestselling mangaka Jun Mochizuki, the elaborate, charming, and bittersweet world of Pandora... more>> Hearts is woven into short stories that peer into the houses of the four great dukedoms and reveal yet more facets to the series’ beloved characters. Making each volume of this series even more special are the manga shorts drawn specially for the novelization by Jun Mochizuki herself! <<less