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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
The Holy Grail of Eris
The Apothecary Diaries
Violet Evergarden
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4
Fate/strange Fake
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Overlord IV
Sentenced to Be a Hero
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Part 2
A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2
Roll Over and Die
Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester
The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom
Sword Art Online
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill
There was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love
Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2
Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None
An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess
Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing
High School DxD
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling
The Cat and the Dragon
The Ogre's Bride
Haibara's Teenage New Game+
The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3
MM!
Let This Grieving Soul Retire
Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu
Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax! OVA
Love Is Indivisible by Twins
MM! Hidden Camera Shorts
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Heart Throb - The Rikka Wars
Maburaho
Fate/strange Fake PV
Spice and Wolf II Specials
Maria Watches Over Us
Strike the Blood Final
The Testament of Sister New Devil Departures: Maria's Secret Video
KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp-
Elegant Yokai Apartment Life
A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring
Aura: Koga Maryuin's Last War
Vatican Miracle Examiner
The Holy Grail of Eris
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
The Apothecary Diaries
Violet Evergarden
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4
Fate/strange Fake
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Overlord IV
Sentenced to Be a Hero
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Part 2
A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2
Roll Over and Die
Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester
The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom
Sword Art Online
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill
There was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love
Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2
Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None
An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess
Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing
High School DxD
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling
The Cat and the Dragon
The Ogre's Bride
Haibara's Teenage New Game+
The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3
MM!
Let This Grieving Soul Retire
Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu
Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax! OVA
Love Is Indivisible by Twins
MM! Hidden Camera Shorts
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Heart Throb - The Rikka Wars
Maburaho
Fate/strange Fake PV
Spice and Wolf II Specials
Maria Watches Over Us
Strike the Blood Final
The Testament of Sister New Devil Departures: Maria's Secret Video
KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp-
Elegant Yokai Apartment Life
A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring
Aura: Koga Maryuin's Last War
Vatican Miracle Examiner
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- Light novels are illustrated Japanese novels aimed at young adults.