Updated December 5, 2022 by Ernie
The fantasy world always takes your average life with it. Whenever we read a fantasy novel we feel like teleporting to their worlds, right? There’s a diversity in these fantastical light novels along with unique abilities possessed by its main characters! Most of these light novels also have anime adaptations, if you’ve already watched those, now is the time to try something different!
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So, today, we’ve brought awesome recommendations regarding BEST Light Novels that are must-read! Without further ado, let’s get started!
BEST FANTASY/ISEKAI/MAGIC LIGHT NOVEL!
16. Arifureta: From Common Place To World’s Strongest
| Title | Beyond The Boundary |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 13 |
| Authors | Ryo Shirakome, RoGa, Takaya-ki |
| Published | 2017 |
The story of Arifureta tells us about Hajime Nagumo who’s just a 17-year-old otaku. One day, he along with his classmates gets summoned to a fantasy world where they are given the task of saving mankind.
His classmates have excellent abilities that are quite useful in combat but our boy Hajime gets belittled for having a transmutation skill that offers no offensive power.
An expedition gets held in the Great Orcus Labyrinth where Hajime gets betrayed by his classmates and falls to the bottom of the abyss. He survives this fall and comes across scary monsters and terrible situations making his life a nightmare!
One day, he fights for his survival and comes across a vampire named Yue who’s also finding an escape. Yue along with others accompanies Hajime to find his way back home. Such fantasy light novels are rare to read, so make sure you read Arifureta!
15. Angel Beats! Track Zero
| Title | Angel Beats! Track Zero |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 11 |
| Authors | Jun Maeda |
| Published | 2010 |
The story of Track Zero tells us about the afterlife events in the anime series right before they found the Afterlife War Front and before Otonashi arrived in the afterlife. So, you can read this light novel only if you know about the story of Angel Beats!
A boy who goes by the name of Hideki Hinata finds himself in the afterlife where he comes in the form of a school complex and meets a girl named Yuri Nakamura who takes him on a mission of provoking God and takes on him personally! During their mission, they meet new allies and enemies as well! They discover different stories behind one another and make a bond. This story tells us about the beginning of Shinda Sekai Sensen.
14. Rosario+Vampire
| Title | Rosario+Vampire |
| Genre | Fantasy, Romance, Comedy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 10 |
| Authors | Akihisa Ikeda |
| Published | 2005 |
Youkai Academy is a typical boarding school except for the fact that the students there are monsters. These monsters exist with humans and the students have to attend school in the form of humans and lead a normal school life. But there’s one golden rule at the Youkai Academy which says that all humans found on the grounds of schools are to be executed instantly!
Tsukune Aono is an average guy who is not able to make it to any high school since he has bad grades. His parents enrolled him in Youkai Academy where he enters a new world and runs into the most attractive girl on the campus named Moka Akashiya. Little did he know that behind this pretty face is a monster – a vampire.
13. No Game No Life
| Title | No Game, No Life |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 11 |
| Authors | Yuu Kamiya |
| Published | 2012 |
No Game No Life is one of many fantastical light novels that tells us about the siblings, Sora and Shiro who are feared and known to be the most pro gamers all around the world. When these siblings defeat God in a chess game, they get transported into a world where everything is settled in terms of winning and losing a game. So, if you’re into the concept of gaming and fantasy coexisting, you’ve found the perfect recommendation for you! What’s better than seeing the teamwork of siblings inside a gaming world? Nothing! It’s the dream of many people out there. Isn’t that right?
12. Sword Art Online
| Title | Sword Art Online |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 27 |
| Authors | Reki Kawahara |
| Published | 2009 |
Sword Art Online is one of the oldest fantastical light novels. It revolves around Kazuto “Kirito” Kirgaya and Asuna Yuuki who are two players trapped inside a virtual world of Sword Art Online where they are given the task of clearing all 100 stages and defeating the final boss if they want to be free and escape this world. This is a really adventurous story and you will actually have fun reading it since its artwork is super clean. Don’t forget to check out Sword Art Online!
11. Re: Zero: Starting Life in Another World
| Title | Re: Zero: Starting Life in Another World |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 31 |
| Authors | Tappei Nagatsuki |
| Published | 2014 |
Re: Zero tells us about Subaru Natsuki who’s known to be a NEET. He gets summoned inside a fantasy world where every type of creature exists. After he arrives in this world, he gets killed as he was trying to help a half-elf named Emilia. Imagine being killed to get killed again and again. (If you know, you know)
Anyways, Emilia is the candidate for becoming the next ruler of the Kingdom of Lugunica and she’s really pretty as well. Subaru soon realizes that he has the power of turning back time after dying again and again. So, the story is centered on Subaru and his adventures in this fantastical world.
9. A Certain Magical Index
| Title | No Game, No Life |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 27 |
| Authors | Kazuma Kamachi, Naoshi Komi, Chuya Kogino |
| Published | 2005 |
A Certain Magical Index tells us the story of a world where supernatural abilities exist. The light novel tells us about Toma Kamijo who’s a high school student in Academy City with an extraordinary ability in his right hand and he also comes across a nun named Index. To find out what ability Toma Kamijo has, read A Certain Magical Index!
8. Violet Evergarden
| Title | No Game, No Life |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 4 |
| Authors | Kana Akatsuki |
| Published | 2015 |
Violet Evergarden has a really deep story and with its mesmerizing artwork, this light novel is going to win your heart! It tells us the story of the aftermath of the war where a young woman who was an ex-soldier gets the job of a writer and comes across many assignments of creating letters for people. In doing so, she tries to connect with people and make friends. Violet Evergarden also tells us about Violet’s heart–breaking past and the hardships she faced all by herself.
7. Fate/Zero
| Title | Fate/Zero |
| Genre | Fantasy, Thriller |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 14 |
| Authors | Gen Urobuchi |
| Published | 2006 |
Fate/Zero is undoubtedly one of the BEST Fantastical Light Novels of all time. It is set ten years before the actual events of Fate/Stay Night. The story revolves around the Fourth Holy Grail War which is a secret tournament held in Fuyuki City in Japan. In this tournament, all seven mages will be gathered and they will summon their servants, making them fight! This tournament is no normal tournament, it’s a deadly one. So, there’s a thrill coexisting with fantastical aspects! If you’re into both of these genres, try Fate/Zero!
6. The Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime
| Title | The Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 20 |
| Authors | Fuse |
| Published | 2014 |
The Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime tells us about Mikami Satoru who’s an average office worker. One day, he gets stabbed and transported to a fantasy-like world as a slime. At first, he found it quite hilarious being a slime but later on, he unleashes many secrets. He gets reincarnated as Rimuru, taking on tons of quests and making friends on the way.
5. Magical Girl Raising Project
| Title | Magical Girl Raising Project |
| Genre | Fantasy, Fiction |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 15 |
| Authors | Asari Endo, Maruino |
| Published | 2012 |
A popular social network game called “Magical Girl Raising Project” can make its players into magical girls. Each of these magical girls has a unique skill set and special abilities to earn magical candies by performing various tasks including saving people as well as performing good deeds.
4. The Devil is a Part-Timer
| Title | The Devil is a Part-Timer |
| Genre | Fantasy, Comedy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 21 |
| Authors | Satoshi Wagahara |
| Published | 2011 |
Imagine being a powerful demon only to work at Mg Ronald’s when your nemesis sends you to the normal world. How sad! Yes, this is the story of Satan who wants to conquer the world but his nemesis named Emilia makes things hard for him and sends him to the human world through a gate. But guess what? She also got transported! To see their reconciliation, read The Devil is a Part-Timer light novel!
3. Reincarnated As A Sword
| Title | Reincarnated As A Sword |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 12 |
| Authors | Yuu Tanaka |
| Published | 2019 |
Reincarnated As A Sword revolves around our protagonist who dies from a car accident and that’s when he finds himself reincarnated into a fantasy-like world full of goblins and monsters. He has no memories of his world and now he must move forward. As a result, he gets reincarnated as a sword. A girl named Fran belonging to the cat kingdom finds him and uses the sword to level up and become powerful!
2. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
| Title | Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 22 |
| Authors | Rifujin na Maggonote |
| Published | 2015 |
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation tells us about a jobless man who gets into an accident and opens his eyes into another world as a child named Rudeus Greyrat, son of the village knight. In this world, he has to level up slowly by getting tons of skills and fighting many strong people while making friends on the way.
1. KonoSuba: God’s Blessing On This Wonderful Trash
| Title | KonoSuba: God’s Blessing On This Wonderful Trash |
| Genre | Fantasy, Comedy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 16 |
| Authors | Natsume Akatsuki |
| Published | 2016 |
If you’re a fan of comedy, you’re absolutely going to love KonoSuba: God’s Blessing On This Wonderful Trash. It tells us the story of Kazuma Sato who’s sent to an MMORPG world after his death where he forms a party with a goddess, an archwizard, and a crusader!
Conclusion
And that sums up our list of BEST Fantasy Light Novels Of All Time. I hope you guys enjoyed reading this blog and found the perfect recommendation for you! Do let us know which light novel you are going to read next in the comments down below! See you guys on the next blog!
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Can’t wait for the movie to be released and really hope that it will answer some of the questions the anime left us wondering about. Release date: September 3, 2021 9. YURI!!! on ICE the movie: ICE ADOLESCENCE The production of the movie is still ongoing and at this early stage, the producer is still not able to determine a specific release date. Only a teaser trailer is available till now and can confirm one thing, amazing visuals are waiting for us. MAPPA is pouring his heart and soul into the creation of this sequel movie. The official trailer premiere is expected to be released in the upcoming month. Hang tight, the wait is almost over and will certainly be worth it. Release date: TBA 8. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash Gundam just celebrated its 40th anniversary. To celebrate with all the fans of the iconic series they are producing a Trilogy. Yes, you read right, this movie will be the first out of three. The project should’ve been released in 2020 but was delayed to the COVID-19 crisis. But production is looking to make up for the lost time in 2021. The upcoming movie is said to be very different from the other, in a good way. It will follow the spiritual successor Amuro and Char of the original series but a new protagonist will make his entrance, we have yet to determine if he will be on to the good side or the evil one. Release date: May 7, 2021 7. Detective Conan Movie 24: The Scarlet Bullet Our not so young detective is back with his 24th movie. The author isn’t going to stop surprising us with his elaborate skims and prodigious deduction skills any time soon. The "Japanese Bullet," the world's first vacuum-tube superconducting linear train is having its opening ceremony. An event much anticipated all over Japan. But the event will not go as the hosts had hoped since the top executives are being kidnaped one after another. It falls on Conan to find the culprit in the limited time that he has on his hands. Release Date: April 16, 2021 6. Shika No Ou A large Kingdom made way to conquer a small land under the protection of Van, the head of the troops. Greatly outnumbered, they were all ready to sacrifice their lives to defend their home. And as expected they were defeated, but instead of killing Van, the empire took him as a slave and threw him in a salt mine. A decision that they will soon deeply regret. The movie is based on a bestselling light novel that will move your heart as you follow unique characters trying to escape their fate and fight against the odds. Release date: September 10, 2021 5. Pompo: The Cinephile Joelle Pomponette, aka Pompo-san, is an underrated movie director that is struggling to make a mark and distinguish himself in the movie industry. But Gene Fini, his assistant who feels nothing but respect toward the talented director, finds a script written by Pompo-san that goes directly to his heart. Pompo-san, moved by his passion and his desire to bring his script to life, gives him the task of directing his first movie. This is a refreshing movie produced by studio Clapp that will appeal to all the “Movie Buffs” Release Date: June 4, 2021 4. Aria The Crepuscolo Even though Aria is not a very popular anime, it already has under its belt OVAs and Movies. It's a slice-of-life anime that talks about the life of a group of girls living on the planet Mars. The upcoming movie will follow the story of Anya and the relationship troubles the group is currently facing. The visuals are very pleasing and everything about this anime is somewhat smoothing you. Release date: Spring 2021 3. Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop is the only Romantic movie of this list, and is very reflective of the struggles teenagers face in society. It will cover the story of a young boy with a communication disorder and a popular girl who tries to hide the shame of wearing braces with a mask. This movie is unique in terms of visuals and music choice. Release date: June 2021 2. Misaki No Mayoiga This movie is another novel adaptation and was made in honor of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan 10 years ago. It will be produced by Davis studio, the same studio that made JoJo no Kimyou na Boukenand Enen no Shouboutai. You already guessed it, this will be a Drama on the journey of a teenage girl trying to adapt to a new life, surrounded by new people after losing her parents due to an earthquake. This movie is sure to make you cry your eyes out. Release date: 2021 1. Yuru Camp △ Movie To end on a cheerful note, MAPPA is presenting to us the Yuru Camp △ Movie. The fans are very reluctant to know what the movie can possibly be about since a single camp trip isn’t enough to create an interesting plot. Nobody is getting his hopes up just yet but MAPPA may have a plan to surprise us. We will just have to sit tight and wait since we have very limited information on the subject. Release date: 2022 Conclusion: In terms of movies, 2021 and 2022 are absolutely not disappointing us. The comeback of legendary animes paired with sequels of adventures on our newest heroes really gives us something to look forward to during the difficult years we are passing through. So get the popcorn ready and don’t miss out on any of those wonderful movies.](https://i0.wp.com/quotetheanime.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Upcoming-Anime-Movies-Title-1024x1024.jpg)
