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Cover of Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikarikagayaku

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Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikarikagayaku

2017, Light novel, 1 vol, 83%

Male Protagonist, Heterosexual, School

Ever since the death of someone important to me, I’ve been living recklessly. After I became a high school student, there was a girl in my class who remained hospitalized due to “luminescence disease.” This disease is named for the fact that the bodies of those who suffer from…

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    Baccano!

    2003, Light novel, ongoing, 86%

    Historical, Achronological Order, Ensemble Cast

  2. Cover of Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 1

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    2015, Light novel, 3 vol, 86%

    Reincarnation, Isekai, Family Life

  3. Cover of Buying a Classmate Once a Week

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    2023, Light novel, ongoing, 89%

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  4. Cover of KATANAGATARI

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    2007, Light novel, 12 vol, 86%

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  5. Cover of Hyouka

    Hyouka

    2001, Light novel, 1 vol, 85%

    School Club, Coming of Age, School

  6. Cover of The Apothecary Diaries

    The Apothecary Diaries

    2014, Light novel, ongoing, 88%

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  7. Cover of Overlord

    Overlord

    2012, Light novel, 18 vol, ongoing, 85%

    Anti-Hero, Skeleton, Magic

  8. Cover of Nogi Wakaba wa Yuusha de Aru

    Nogi Wakaba wa Yuusha de Aru

    2015, Light novel, 2 vol, 88%

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  9. Cover of 86―EIGHTY-SIX

    86―EIGHTY-SIX

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  10. Cover of The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria

    The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria

    2009, Light novel, 7 vol, 85%

    Philosophy, Time Loop, Urban Fantasy

  11. Cover of The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady

    The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady

    2020, Light novel, 14 vol, 87%

    Yuri, Magic, Isekai

  12. Cover of Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World

    Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World

    2017, Light novel, 3 vol, 84%

    Male Protagonist, Afterlife, Shounen

  13. Cover of Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina

    Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina

    2016, Light novel, ongoing, 84%

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  14. Cover of The Mimosa Confessions

    The Mimosa Confessions

    2021, Light novel, 5 vol, 87%

    Transgender, LGBTQ+ Themes, Coming of Age

  15. Cover of A Certain Magical Index

    A Certain Magical Index

    2004, Light novel, 22 vol, 83%

    Magic, Super Power, Male Protagonist

  16. Cover of Spice & Wolf

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    2006, Light novel, ongoing, 87%

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  17. Cover of Three Days of Happiness

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    2013, Light novel, 1 vol, 88%

    Philosophy, Tragedy, Urban Fantasy

  18. Cover of Too Many Losing Heroines!

    Too Many Losing Heroines!

    2021, Light novel, ongoing, 85%

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

    Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!

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  20. Cover of WorldEnd: What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?

    WorldEnd: What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?

    2014, Light novel, 5 vol, 84%

    Male Protagonist, Swordplay, Post-Apocalyptic

  21. Cover of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

    Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

    2014, Light novel, 26 vol, 86%

    Coming of Age, Isekai, Magic

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    2014, Light novel, 5 vol, 90%

    Tragedy, Religion, Philosophy

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About Narcissu

2008, Light novel, 1 vol, 75%

The anonymous protagonist is diagnosed with lung carcinoma shortly after his twentieth birthday and is admitted to hospice care at a hospital in Mito, Ibaraki. There he meets Setsumi, a woman a few years older than he is, who is also terminally ill.

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