Killed by a god’s mistake, Takumi Kayano is reincarnated into another world and blessed with a wide array of powerful skills. But instead of arriving in a peaceful town, he finds himself dropped into a monster-infested forest. There, Takumi discovers two small children-a boy and a girl who appear to be twins. He names them Allen and Elena and decides to take them under his protection. To his surprise, the children effortlessly defeat monsters using advanced martial arts, far beyond what their young bodies should be capable of. After safely reaching a nearby city, Takumi registers with the Adventurers’ Guild to earn a living. As he begins working as an adventurer, he also takes on a new role: raising Allen and Elena and watching over their growth in an unfamiliar world. Thus begins a relaxed and heartwarming adventure, where battles, parenting, and everyday life blend together in a slow-paced fantasy about family, survival, and second chances. *Source: Hanashi Media, Vol. 1*
Alchemists used to be a dime a dozen in the Kingdom of Endalsia, so Mariela was never particularly special. But her skills were put to the test one fateful day when a horde of monsters came stampeding from the nearby forest. In a desperate attempt to escape the horror, the young alchemist put herself in a state of suspended animation that lasted just a little longer than she'd planned-an entire two hundred years! Needless to say, there have been some big changes, and biggest of all: Mariela is now the sole alchemist in the entire kingdom. Her one wish in this strange new environment is to get back her quiet, leisurely, low-key lifestyle! (Source: Yen Press)
I've never been able to stand the typical heroine's “goody-two-shoes” routine. Thankfully, all my dreams come true when I'm reincarnated as a villainess! Determined to become a woman no one can criticize, I do my best to train my body, improve my intellect, and hone my magical skills. But for some reason, the harder I try, the more everyone seems to like me! No matter—I'll betray their every expectation and become the greatest villainess the world has ever known! (Source: Yen Press)
After thirty-five years of perfectly ordinary life, a run-of-the-mill businessman suddenly drops dead…only to be reborn in another world! Now he must live as Ars Louvent, scion of a minor noble family and wielder of a fabulous skill: Appraisal, the power to perceive the strengths and abilities of others at a glance. He’ll need it, too, because there are plenty of problems to solve in the Louvent family’s territory! Ars only has one choice: recruit the most talented individuals his skill can find, and rise up to new heights in his brand new world! *Source: Kodansha USA, Vol. 1*
When a sickly boy succumbs to illness only to awaken as a lowly undead named End, his initial reaction is not horror but joy. No longer weak and bedridden, he is eager to experience the freedom of a properly functioning body. Sadly, his delight is cut short when he realizes the shackles of his previous life have simply been replaced by new ones—specifically, the powerful necromancer who revived him. To gain true freedom, he’ll need to overcome the many obstacles in his way...starting with his dark master! (Source: Yen Press)
Satou Ryouta who died from overworking at a black company was reincarnated to another world. Although Ryouta was alive, he is now burdened with the inconvenience that his level is fixed to 1 in this new world. Although he wasn’t able to raise his level, he had a unique skill that can create a cheat-like item that shouldn’t exist in the world from a monster. He got to know about his status and MAX them with the help of ability-up items. He gathered a number of weapons and items that can only be used by himself, allowing him to be level 1 but yet, having the strongest equipment.
After being reincarnated as the villainess of her favorite dating sim, Cecilia Sylvie realizes she’s slated for an untimely demise no matter how the game’s story unfolds. Convinced she can cheat death by assuming a new identity, she becomes Cecil Admina, the dashing son of a baron. Unfortunately, Cecilia adapts to the role a little too well-and ends up replacing her brother as one of the knights who protects the heroine! To top it all off, the prince betrothed to Cecilia is now catching feelings for her alter ego…?! This villainess will do whatever it takes to achieve a carefree life, but if her guise ever slips, it’s Game Over! (Source: Yen Press)
Oh dear, it seems I was reincarnated into a modern otome game from a fantasy world! All I ever wanted was to be free of my responsibilities as a countess and I finally got my wish when I was reborn as a commoner in modern Japan. Everything was going perfect, except it turns out this is the world of an otome game and some crazy girl who goes around calling herself the “heroine” is upset at me for stealing all her “events” with the “love interests”… Now she wants me to team up with her against the “villainess”. I’m supposedly just a random NPC, so why am I being dragged into this?! (Source: Official Summary from Cross Infinite World)
Crown Prince Cecil has wed Bertia, the self-proclaimed villainess. The two are now enjoying their happily-ever-after in what can only be described as the ultimate devoted love journey. However, their peaceful days are fleeting when Bertia’s friend, Lysonna, reaches out with a special request-she wants Bertia to help plan her wedding. Still glowing from her own grand ceremony, Bertia eagerly travels to the Kingdom of Umyuve to reunite with Lysonna. Still, something feels a bit… off. To her surprise, Bertia realizes that Lysonna is actually a character from the very novel she read in her past life-and worse, Lysonna was the villainess, notorious for tormenting her younger stepbrother and his fiancée out of jealousy. Determined to protect everyone’s happy ending, Bertia, once a top-tier villainess, makes a bold declaration: “I’ll step in as your stand-in villainess!” And so, the curtain rises on Bertia’s new role as the world’s first Proxy Villainess! *Source: Hanashi Media, Vol. 1*
Paralegal Aki Konishi returns to her apartment after work to find a tall, dark, and handsome man claiming her little sister is his bride...before leaping out the window with her in his arms! Aki pursues the kidnapper through a rift he opened in the fabric of reality in a desperate attempt to save her sister. Along the way, Aki encounters a dashing hero, a manly mage, and a handsome priest who unwittingly drags her into their battle against the Dark Lord, but what can a normal office worker do to help a hero and his team? Become the hero’s secretary, of course! Will Aki ever be able to save her sister from the Dark Lord? Find out in this exciting new fantasy light novel with a secretary twist! (Source: Cross Infinite World)
From Cross Infinite World: World domination: our long-cherished aspiration! Naturally, the most appropriate person to aspire to such a surreal ideal is the Supreme Ruler of Evil! Mia Oonari’s father, the former Supreme Ruler of Evil, died leaving his only child with their organization’s sole ambition: world domination! Mia sets about enacting her own innocent ideal of taking over the world only to be hindered by the five Champions of Justice who make up the Crow Rangers! This is the comedic story about a villainess who lacks the tact of exacting her evil schemes and the Champions of Justice who lack motivation in stopping her. Join Mia as she finds love, friendship, and the truth behind her world-breaking magic in this light novel!
Taken from Cross Infinite World: Locked in the back of a minivan headed for who knows where, Azusa Saito realizes she has been kidnapped. Just when she thinks there’s no hope for escape, she is rescued by a man with glowing red eyes. Or is she? Her supposed rescuer forces her to live in a town of vampires. There she learns the story of her kidnapper, a red-eyed vampire charged with the bothersome role of guarding her from enemy covens and from escaping. He is the dreaded Akaoni, the only vampire all other vampires tremble in fear of. Oddly, he doesn’t scare her though. What will happen between a powerful, ostracized vampire who never drank blood and a girl who is hunted for her blood? Will love blossom between them when enemies abound within and without the coven? Find out in this thrilling shoujo light novel series!

