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Stories with Good Characters

Here are some stories with good protagonists. “Good” here meaning rational and human, and non-braindead and non-a**hole—the type that makes you want to root for them. This list ranges across all genres. Not all characters are cunning or smart, and each one has its own strengths and weaknesses.

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anonmily

Created: Nov 14th, 2019, Updated: Jun 11th, 2024

Created Nov 14th, 2019

Updated Jun 11th, 2024

CN (4.7)

#1Lord of the Mysteries

113 Chapters Every 559.7 Day(s) 16849 Readers 378 Reviews 02-06-2019

Completed Drama Horror Mature Mystery Psychological Seinen Supernatural Xuanhuan

The world building is amazing. This is a world of mystery, of dangers and unknown existences lurking in the shadows, of death and madness at... more>>

JP (4.7)

#2Paladin of the End

11 Chapters Every 308.5 Day(s) 4659 Readers 22 Reviews 08-15-2023

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Mature Mystery Seinen Tragedy

Another amazing world, with a MC raised by undead. MC acts as a protector in a world of chaos, providing that light and blessing to... more>>

KR (4.2)

#3Theatrical Regression Life

204 Chapters Every 3.3 Day(s) 1993 Readers 18 Reviews 06-23-2025

Action Horror Psychological Seinen Supernatural

KR (4.6)

#4Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

121 Chapters Every 94.3 Day(s) 24819 Readers 466 Reviews 06-05-2025

Completed Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Mature Mystery Psychological Sci-fi Seinen Supernatural Tragedy

The name and cover really turned me off, but I couldn’t stop reading after I picked it up. The main character Kim Dokja is awkward... more>>

KR (4.3)

#5Paladin of the Dead God

465 Chapters Every 0.8 Day(s) 2419 Readers 11 Reviews 06-23-2025

Action Adventure Fantasy Mystery Psychological Supernatural

This is definitely a hidden gem. MC finds himself bound literally to the nameless god of chaos (think tent**les, mental corruption, devouring, etc), yet he somehow... more>>

KR (4.5)

#6T*ash of the Count’s Family

1134 Chapters Every 3.5 Day(s) 41423 Readers 612 Reviews 06-21-2025

Action Adventure Fantasy Martial Arts Seinen Supernatural

KR (4)

#7Academy’s Undercover Professor

487 Chapters Every 1 Day(s) 8089 Readers 54 Reviews 06-23-2025

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Mystery School Life Sci-fi Supernatural

Starts off good, the worldbuilding seems great too and the MC is righteous as well—but it’s harem. Ugh. If you’re not bothered by the MC... more>>

CN (4.5)

#8My Disciple Died Yet Again

393 Chapters Every 167.1 Day(s) 17504 Readers 201 Reviews 08-19-2018

Completed Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Josei Romance Xianxia

This one is both hilarious and touching, yet it also touches upon surprisingly thoughtful questions. So many cultivation novels stress killing to become stronger and... more>>