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Cover of Shakugan no Shana

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Shakugan no Shana

2002, Light novel, 22 vol, 78%

Loved by 3 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

Invaders from the Crimson Realm have descended upon Earth looking for something called the Power of Existence. Whoever possesses this power will control the very fabric of existence. To the rescue comes an otherworldly young girl with fire in her eyes. She may be cute and…

More novels for fans of Kure-nai

  1. Cover of Humanity has Declined

    Humanity has Declined

    2007, Light novel, 9 vol, 81%

    Episodic, Satire, Artificial Intelligence

  2. Cover of Heavy Object

    Heavy Object

    2009, Light novel, 20 vol, 68%

    Military, Politics, Episodic

  3. Cover of Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai

    Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai

    2008, Light novel, 12 vol, 73%

    School, Otaku Culture, Male Protagonist

  4. Cover of KATANAGATARI

    KATANAGATARI

    2007, Light novel, 12 vol, 86%

    Loved by 3 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  5. Cover of The World God Only Knows

    The World God Only Knows

    2009, Light novel, 2 vol, 76%

    The same kind of story: visual-novel-era harem romcoms.

  6. Cover of My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected

    My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected

    2011, Light novel, 18 vol, 86%

    Loved by 5 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  7. Cover of Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World

    Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World

    2000, Light novel, ongoing, 86%

    Loved by 3 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  8. Cover of Toradora!

    Toradora!

    2006, Light novel, 10 vol, 80%

    Loved by 3 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  9. Cover of Welcome to the N.H.K.

    Welcome to the N.H.K.

    2002, Light novel, 1 vol, 84%

    Loved by 4 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  10. Cover of Log Horizon

    Log Horizon

    2010, Light novel, ongoing, 80%

    Virtual World, Magic, Politics

  11. Cover of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

    The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

    2003, Light novel, 1 vol, 84%

    Loved by 4 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  12. Cover of A Certain Magical Index

    A Certain Magical Index

    2004, Light novel, 22 vol, 83%

    Loved by 4 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  13. Cover of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Purple Smoke Distortion

    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Purple Smoke Distortion

    2011, Light novel, 1 vol, 80%

    Loved by 3 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  14. Cover of Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!

    Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!

    2013, Light novel, 17 vol, 84%

    Loved by 4 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  15. Cover of How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

    How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

    2016, Light novel, 20 vol, 75%

    Politics, Ensemble Cast, Isekai

  16. Cover of Gekkou

    Gekkou

    2010, Light novel, 1 vol, 76%

    Loved by 3 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  17. Cover of All You Need is Kill

    All You Need is Kill

    2004, Light novel, 1 vol, 76%

    Military, Survival, Guns

  18. Cover of PENGUINDRUM

    PENGUINDRUM

    2011, Light novel, 3 vol, 78%

    Henshin, Family Life, Philosophy

  19. Cover of Spy Classroom

    Spy Classroom

    2020, Light novel, ongoing, 78%

    Espionage, Primarily Female Cast, Female Protagonist

  20. Cover of Bakemonogatari: Monster Tale

    Bakemonogatari: Monster Tale

    2006, Light novel, 2 vol, 88%

    Loved by 5 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  21. Cover of Spice & Wolf

    Spice & Wolf

    2006, Light novel, ongoing, 87%

    Loved by 3 Kure-nai fans who read novels.

  22. Cover of She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man

    She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man

    2014, Light novel, ongoing, 77%

    Magic, Isekai, Gender Bending

  23. Cover of Yuusha Shoukan ni Makikomareta kedo, Isekai wa Heiwa deshita

    Yuusha Shoukan ni Makikomareta kedo, Isekai wa Heiwa deshita

    2018, Light novel, ongoing, 83%

    Isekai, Female Harem, Gods

Anime for fans of Kure-nai

SPY x FAMILY2022, TV, 12 eps, 83% Durarara!!2010, TV, 24 eps, 79% Bunny Drop2011, TV, 11 eps, 81% The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting2022, TV, 12 eps, 77% Somali and the Forest Spirit2020, TV, 12 eps, 76% Sound! Euphonium2015, TV, 13 eps, 80% Sweetness & Lightning2016, TV, 12 eps, 74% Full Metal Panic!2002, TV, 24 eps, 72%

About Kure-nai

2005, Light novel, ongoing, 82%

Kure-nai is about the adventures and misadventures of 16-year-old Kurenai Shinkurou. Shinkurou is an authority in settling disputes between people, and finds his life turned upside down one day when he is assigned as a bodyguard for Kuhouin Murasaki, the daughter of a powerful plutocratic family.

(Source: Anime News Network)

1. Kure-nai (紅); 2005/12/20
2. Kure-nai: Guillotine (紅 〜ギロチン〜); 2006/7/25
3. Kure-nai: Shuuakusai Part 1 (紅 〜醜悪祭〜（上）); 2007/11/22
4. Kure-nai: Shuuakusai Part 2 (紅 〜醜悪祭〜（下）); 2008/4/25
5. Kure-nai: Yugamisora no Hime (紅 〜歪空の姫〜); 2014/12/19

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