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I’m No Hero in the Shadows!
Ore wa Kage no Eiyuu ja Arimasen!· 俺は影の英雄じゃありません!
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The Hero in the Shadows—a mysterious savior who appears and disappears out of nowhere to rescue those in need. To the world, his identity is an enigma… or at least it WAS, until the entire town discovers it’s none other than Phil Salembart, the lazy, womanizing son of a count! Now stuck with the embarrassing truth out in the open, Phil scrambles to deny it—while women indebted to his hero alter ego keep flocking his way: a saint, a noble’s daughter, even the kingdom’s princess?! A fantasy comedy that starts AFTER the big reveal—because this Hero didn’t stay in the shadows for long! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

The Strongest Villain, Who Had Retired to the Mountains to Avoid His Own Flag of Doom, Being Dragged to the Front Stage by the Heroine He Saved.
Hametsu Flag Kaihi no Tame Yamaoku e Hikikomotteita Saikyou no Akuyaku wa, Tasuketa Heroine ni Yotte Omotebutai e Tatasareru· 破滅フラグ回避のため山奥へ引き籠っていた最強の悪役は、助けたヒロインによって表舞台へ立たされる
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He got reincarnated as the most powerful and hated villain in an action-romance RPG! His name is Alba, and no matter how the story ends, this villain is destined to die. If he wants to survive, there's only one option: stay out of the spotlight! Alba is happy living a quiet life deep in the mountains... until the day he accidentally saves a beautiful girl—an act that shatters his plans completely. As fate would have it, this girl is one of the key characters responsible for his death in the game's original story! Now dragged into the elite academy where the game unfolds, Alba must dodge danger at every turn if he wants to stay alive. This is the story of a man fighting to survive — by running away from his own destiny!

I Am No Hero of the Shadows!
Ore wa Kage no Eiyuu ja Arimasen!: Sekai Kusshi no Majutsushi? ……Nani Sore· 俺は影の英雄じゃありません! 世界屈指の魔術師?……なにそれ
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The Public Face of a Noble’s Spoiled Son. He Secretly Dominates and Thrives in the Shadows... But His True Identity Was Exposed!!!??? The "Shadow Hero." A man who appears in crises and battlefields across various nations, using his exceptional magic to save people before vanishing in the blink of an eye. His true identity was supposed to be completely shrouded in darkness... or so it was thought. *"My identity was exposed!!!"* Phil Salemabard, a young noble with a notoriously bad reputation, has been secretly active as the "Shadow Hero" for personal reasons, but one day his true identity gets revealed in the city. Despite his attempts to cover it up, noble young ladies, an adorable saint, and even the princess of the nation—girls who feel indebted to the "Shadow Hero"—begin to approach him one after another!? A new heroic tale (?), starting from his identity being exposed!!

The Hero Prince of a Weak Nation
Jakushou Kokka no Eiyuu Ouji: Saikyou no Majutsushi dakedo Sassato kuni dete Jiyuu ni Ikiteee!· 弱小国家の英雄王子 ~最強の魔術師だけど、さっさと国出て自由に生きてぇぇ!~
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Despite being a small nation, the Kingdom of Ulmira continues to win wars against the surrounding great powers. The driving force behind these victories is the second prince, Allen, who has mastered magic and possesses overwhelming combat skills. The man who has come to be called a "hero" is actually—"I want to get out of this country! I want to have fun with girls!" This is the story of the strongest prince who wants to live a dissolute life and leaves his mark on history. (Source: Overlap, translated) *Note: Chapter count includes eight bonus chapters.*

The Great Sin Magician of the Magic Academy
Mahou Gakuen no Taizai Majutsushi· 魔法学園の大罪魔術師
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This is the story of Julis, who can’t use magic, but is enrolled in the magic academy. And Cecilia a Saintess, who is the highest priestess, who are involved in various events at the academy!

I Broke Dead End Flag and I Became a Hero.
Akuyaku Kizoku ga Hirakinaotte Hametsu Flag o "Jitsuryoku" de Tatakiotteitara, Itsunomanika Heroine-tachi kara Eiyuushi Sareru you ni natta Ken· 悪役貴族が開き直って破滅フラグを“実力”で叩き折っていたら、いつの間にかヒロイン達から英雄視されるようになった件
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I found myself reincarnated as the villain in a game called “Kaleido Lily Academy.” The villain in question—Ix Vandille, the heir of the Count’s family—was a typical scumbag. Hated by many, he was condemned and killed in every scenario set in the academy. At this rate, I would die as soon as I entered the academy. However, my bad reputation knew no bounds, and it was too late to reform myself now. Therefore… “That’s it! If I become stronger than the protagonists and show them my power, they won’t dare to oppose me…!” To avoid being killed by the protagonists, I must become stronger than them. If I display my power, they won’t think of making a move against me. And if they do, I will just defeat them. With this resolve, Ix spent the three years before the academy began training desperately. “…Master, your strength is unmatched by anyone your age now.” “Hahaha! This is all due to my perseverance!” Ix became stronger than the protagonists. And soon, he began to show his strength to the protagonists, the heroine princess, noble daughters, and saintesses… but for some reason, he started being regarded as a hero.

The British Girl Wants To Say “Suki”, Not “I Love You”
Eikoku Kanojo wa "Love You" ja Nakute Suki to Iitai· 英国カノジョは“らぶゆー”じゃなくてスキと言いたい
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Kisaragi Manaka; a high-school student who, ever since giving up on his first love, had since avoided falling in love again. However, after discovering that he was living in the same apartment building as the classmate rumored to be of British descent, Hiiragi Stella— “I can at least cook, you know! I’ll boil the water!” —he found her image to be different from when she was at school and had a hard time leaving her alone. Seeing her clumsiness, which resulted in her not being able to live a decent life by herself (in fact, she can’t even speak English), Manaka couldn’t just stand by and watch without doing anything, so he decided to look after her. Sharing dinner with her on a daily basis, hanging out with her whenever she was lonely… They were almost living together before he knew it! However, Manaka had already made a decision not to fall in love again! “I won’t give up! Datte konna ni mo SU-SUKI nan desu kara!” Stella, on the other hand, had already made up her resolve and approached Manaka head-on!? Dammit! What’s with this cute little creature!? You’re going to make my heart race, you know!

Reijou Alice no Eiyuutan: Kizoku no Shoujo ni Tensei shita Eiyuu wa Yagate Saikyou to nari Hitobito o Sukuu tame Musou suru
令嬢アリスの英雄譚〜貴族の少女に転生した英雄はやがて最強となり人々を救うため無双する〜
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The man once hailed as a hero fell to the blade, and was reincarnated as a powerless little girl. While being fussed over excessively by his maid Sakuna, he rises again to save the people! *Source: Ynjn, translated*

Brocon Older Sister
Brocon no Ane ni Jitsu wa Saikyou Mahoushi da to Bareta. Mou Gakuen de Jitsuryoku wo Kakusenai· ブラコンの姉に実は最強魔法士だとバレた。もう学園で実力を隠せない
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Alvin, possessing top-tier abilities, wants nothing more than an easy life, so he's been pretending to be incompetent. However, his doting older sister (who even proposed marriage to him!) accidentally witnesses his true power! "I knew it! I believed in you, little brother! I have to go tell everyone right away!" The rumor spreads like wildfire, and Alvin's treatment at the academy completely changes! He instantly defeats students who dare to challenge him, is recognized as the strongest mage by the princess (who also happens to be the knight commander), unexpectedly rises through the ranks of the knight order, and somehow finds himself surrounded by more and more girls—where did all the peace and quiet go!? "You're so cool! I think I’m falling even more in love with you, little brother!" ...Meanwhile, completely oblivious to Alvin's anxieties, his sister gives him a huge hug.

Zensei, Eiyuu. 2-kaime no Jinsei wa Asobi Makurou to Omoimasu.
前世、英雄。2回目の人生は遊びまくろうと思います。
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The Duke's Good-for-Nothing Son Is Actually the Hero in the Shadows, and That's No Secret
Hitobito wo Kagenagara Sukutteiru Eiyuu, Jitsu wa Koushakuke no Kuzu Musuko. To Iu no wo Shuui wa Shitteiru· 人々を陰ながら救っている英雄、実は公爵家のクズ息子。というのを周囲は知っている
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Haruka Aslan, the son of a duke, has always dreamed of becoming like the “Hero in the Shadows” from the stories. Together with his maid Chloe, a former SS-rank adventurer, Haruka hides his true identity, playing the role of a good-for-nothing noble while quietly helping people from the shadows. Before long, his unseen acts of kindness spread through rumor, and he comes to be known as the “Young Hero.” One day, Haruka is reunited with Alice, a girl he once saved in the forest long ago. This fateful encounter begins to change the course of his destiny in ways he never expected…!! Thus opens the story of a young hero, loved by the people, whose legend is only just beginning!

I Might As Well Dominate the Academy Too
Kamen no Kurokishi. Shoutai Bareta node Mou Gakuen demo Musou suru· 仮面の黒騎士。正体バレたのでもう学園でも無双する
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The mysterious, strongest knight known as the “Black Knight” saves people in times of crisis. He was supposed to live as a masked hero in the shadows—yet his true identity is exposed as none other than Adele, the disgrace of a marquis family! Though Adel pretended to be incompetent in order to live a lazy life, his cover is blown, and now even at the academy he can no longer conceal his true power…!? A school tale of unrivaled dominance featuring a knight whose secret identity has been revealed!