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It's mostly novels I read and had a favorable view of. I try to add novels of all genres. There are also novels I dropped midway but liked it enough to add here.... more>>

Most of the novels here are rated 4.0 and above. <<less

Honestly anything goes at this point, fem mc or yuri

when you want smth a bit different from the usual... 
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❌️ romantic subplot & slow/late romance, well-known novels ❌️... more>>

* mostly korean & chinese (maybe jpn too)
** all will be ≤ 3.5 stars <<less

novels i'll go back to after they're completed/translatable/whatever reason I have to not read currently... more>>

 Im so impatient and yet excited for these!! UGH ITS ALWAYS THE GOOD ONES YOU CANT READ :/

PS: If i finish reading any of these, they will be removed from the list!! <<less

Part 2... more>>

MixGenre

Not sorted by rank <<less

If you don't like romance and harem novels, then this list might help you find good novels.  This list of Japanese novels is generally of the SOL, fantasy, and adventure genres with the theme of family and friendship.  ... more>>

For example, the adventures of a father and his daughter in a fantasy world.  Or it could be SOL's story that warms the heart.  

Apart from avoiding the harem and romance genres, I also try to avoid red genres as much as possible (genres are forbidden or should not be read by children or under 15 years old) such as adult, mature, ecchi, and gore. But it could be that in the story there is some content as subplots even though it is not the focus of the story. I mean, I'm also disturbed or uncomfortable with the existence of the red genres or similar contents, even though sometimes the contents are a little needed for plot story development.

The following are recommendations for Japanese novels without romance and harem but focusing on stories of family and friendship in a fantasy world. I hope that you all enjoy reading these novels! <<less

As you may have observed, I definitely am a sucker for 'reincarnation & transmigration tropes', some yandere in the happening, with a dash of romance in medieval setting;... more>> and with a pinch of smut & fluff. <<less

the Isekai/Fantasy that I like

A list of novels in a fantasy setting (xianxia, european ambiance, other) where the reviews or synopsis caught my attention. I will read eventually. :)... more>>

If you have suggestions on other novels to put on this list, please drop a comment. <<less