Romance is a pastry dessert that can be twisted into different stories. Love is a beautiful thing after all! And for light novels readers who have the sense of imagination as aesthetic words come to life, then here are the best Romance Light Novel that you should check out
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ROMANTIC LIGHT NOVELS YOU MIGHT NEVER HAVE HEARD OFF
16. The Girls Who Traumatized Me Keep Glancing At Me, But Alas, It’s Too Late
| Title | The Girls Who Traumatized Me Keep Glancing At Me, But Alas, It’s Too Late |
| Author | Midou Yuragi |
| Volumes | On-going |
| Published | 2022 |
Our first light novel is entitled “Ore ni Trauma wo Ataeta Joshi-tachi ga Chirachira Mite Kuru kedo, Zannen desu ga Teokure desu” in Japanese, and it a story a young man who had a bad childhood. He was abandoned by his mother, his sister started hating him, and was rejected by her childhood friend.
However, he comes into speculation that the girls who traumatized him are actually taking a look at him. Maybe it’s just his imagination, right? But this romantic comedy story is about a depressed boy and the women who caused him pain.
What is love? Is it food? A thought for someone who has never experienced it in their whole life.
This light novel could be part of the best Anime Titles with Long Titles, but it already doesn’t have an anime yet. It is an interesting story, a bit generic love affair but it is promising. It’s kinda like Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro if she took things too far and caused a traumatic experience for Naoto.
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15. Chitose is in the Ramune Bottle
| Title | Chitose is in the Ramune Bottle |
| Author | Hiromu |
| Volumes | On-going |
| Published | 2019 |
This is an interesting light novel about a popular kid named Saku Chitose. His popularity is strong enough to fend off haters. One day his teacher asks him to help a NEET student adjust to the real world, tuning Chitose’s life into a new dimension.
It is a psychological school life that is fun to read but contains a heavy serious story.
One thing to praise about it is that it won the Shogakukan Light Novel Award back in 2018. It is a masterpiece to check out. It is highly recommended reading, you might be the main character at first but you’ll eventually grow on to him.
14. Your Story
| Title | Your Story |
| Author | Mayumi Konno |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Published | 2018 |
Our next list feature is a rather serious story. Kimi no Hanashi is a tragic psychological story that might be too much for you, but I think you can handle it! The story is focused on a man who is against the common practice of false memory implantation. However, he was given a memory, a fake one of a childhood friend that doesn’t even exist.
It is kinda messed up. Imagine waking up realizing all of the memories you had with someone was nothing but a false man-made memory.
But yeah, a childhood friend is kinda sweet but it’s messed up when it’s nothing but transplanted memories. It is interesting, however, unique from the cliché romances that we have here. Therefore, if you can handle a psychological love story then feel free to check Kimi no Hanashi.
13. A Game To Make Him Fall
| Title | A Game To Make Him Fall |
| Author | Hiromu |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Published | 2016 |
If you like Josei, then this one is a treat. Kare wo Kanrakusareru Game tells a story of a woman born in a house where they are seen as tools or just wombs . That’s the whole purpose of life for them.
She ponders upon the reality of photos of men being shown as possible candidates for romance. Sulking the truth, she was there for the purpose of creating strong ties between different companies and creating the next generation. Her self-awareness to it, shut down her heart to fall in love.
Maybe her thoughts are incomplete, and that coincidence has something to offer.
In search of love, this light novel explores the harsh reality of arranged marriage and the side of a coin that women are against. Why not read it? And find out if this light novel could make you fall in love.
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12. Highschool DxD
| Title | Highschool DxD |
| Author | Ishibumi Ichiei |
| Volumes | 25 |
| Published | 2018 |
It’s a bit old, but not too old. A light novel about Issei Hyoundo who finally got his wishes comes true when an attractive girl asks him out on a date. However, she attempted to kill him after confessing that she was a fallen angel. On the verge of death, a woman with crimson hair appears to save him from demise.
Issei who was once a human is now a devil, serving the upperclassman, Rias Gremory. The sole person who saved his life.
You can’t be a man of culture unless you have read Highschool DxD. It is a supernatural love story in a school setting where the mc became the devil and gained love interests. Yes! Something most boys back in 2008 wished for!
Time to read or even watch an important piece of literature for the otaku community.
11. Banished From The Hero’s Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside
| Title | Banished From The Hero’s Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside |
| Author | Zappon |
| Volumes | On-Going |
| Published | 2018 |
We have another long–titled light novel to fill the list. One of its alternative titles was I Was Kicked out of the Hero’s Party Because I Wasn’t a True Companion so I Decided to Have a Slow Life at the Frontier.
It explores the story of Red and his live-in partner Rin. He shared the secret that he was the brother of Ruti Ragnason, the hero. He was kicked out from being wicked at the party and despite the slow pace of life he has; he is yet to forget the past that clings to him.
It is honestly an interesting light novel, which creates the theme of banishment from hero party stories. It is a slow-life romance to check out. And honestly, it is always amusing to watch characters who are already in solid romance with each other.
10. A Sister Is All You Need
| Title | A Sister Is All You Need |
| Author | Hirasaka Yomi |
| Volumes | 14 |
| Published | 2015 |
If you love a romance that explores the light novel writers then this is for you! A light novel writer who is obsessed with his little sister, and prefers to write light novels with mc having a romantic relationship with his sister.
Itsuki Hasima is that kind of writer. Along with his amazing friends, his life remains jolly. We have Nayuta the genius writer, who is quite twisted and has an undying feeling for Itsuki. Haruto, who is a successful writer, Miyako, a friend he met in college, and the stepbrother Chihiro.
It is a light novel filled with fun games and slice-of-life adventures. In terms of romance, the relationship development of Nayuta and Itsuki is something to look forward to!
9. Love Chunibyo And Other Delusions
| Title | Love Chunibyo And Other Delusions |
| Author | Torako |
| Volumes | 4 |
| Published | 2011 |
A hilarious romantic comedy anime that explores the mysterious 8th Grade Syndrome. One can call it Chuunibyo or a “disease” that will make you regret your life decisions once you are cured of it.
One of the few examples was Yuuta Togashi, the main character who wants to bury his Chuunibyo days. But when his fateful encounter with Rika Takanashi started, he just couldn’t seem to run away from it.
It is time to read an anime that explores identity, high school life, and all the weird things that you might have done that will eventually come back and haunt you. It is a cute relationship between a boy who wants to run away from his 8th Grade Syndrome days and a girl who has chuunibyou.
How cute is that?
8. The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a nation Out of Debt. (Hey, How About Treason)
| Title | The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a nation Out of Debt. (Hey, How About Treason) |
| Author | Toba Tooru |
| Volumes | On-going |
| Published | 2018 |
Checkmate, a country nearing its fall! But one prince can save it all! The young prince Wayne could save their country using his wits and excellent martial arts. But hold on, if you think he is doing it for your own good then think again!
The prince desires to give a country a better look in order to up the prices of their kingdom so that he could sell it and retire! Therefore, the last hope is nothing more than a selfish traitor. Where does their country’s fate lie?
This funny rom-com is mixed with adventure and fantasy. It is one of the light novels that I personally love, not only because I have the same name as the MC but because its taste for comedy shares a resemblance to Konosuba.
If you are interested in a story about a genius prince in his quest to turn their kingdom from crumbling to its fullest form then try reading, Genius Prince’s National Revitalization from State Deficit ~ Right, Let Us Sell the Country.
7. GAMERS!
| Title | GAMERS! |
| Author | Aoi Sekina |
| Volumes | 12 |
| Published | 2015 |
Our next entrée is one of my favorites to watch back in high school days. It was about a gamer boy named Keita Amano who encounters a popular girl in class, who shares the same interest as him. Karen Tendou, the best girl in their school.
Because of their same interest, Karen invited him to be a part of the gaming club. To which he saw a different side point of view of gamers different from his. It is an interesting light novel with a lot of characters to ship with it.
But let’s not forget the weird chemistry between Keita and Karen. The light novel also explores different types of gamers, it opens the narrowed and stereotypical definition of gamer to the broad and multifactored idea of being a gamer.
It also has some notable themes like misconception and how we must avoid it!
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6. I’m in Love With The Villainess
| Title | I’m in Love With The Villainess |
| Author | Inori |
| Volumes | On-going |
| Published | 2021 |
What about Girls Love? Well, this is the best one that I recommend. Watashi no Hoshi wa Akuyaku Reijou or I’m in Love With The Villainess is an isekai anime about Rei Oohashi who wakes up in a different body.
Now in the form of a heroine from her favorite romance game. But instead of progressing from the natural flow of the storyline, she decided to not pursue men but rather obtain the heart of the main villain of the story.
Claire, the bully of the heroine. How the table has turned, as the heroine teases Claire in order to make her hers. It is a cute comedy light novel that deserves an anime due to the popularity of female isekai main characters.
5. Full Metal Panic
| Title | Full Metal Panic |
| Author | Gatou Shouji |
| Volumes | 12 |
| Published | 1998 |
One of the classic romantic light novels to check out is Full Metal Panic. A hilarious action-drama story about a total nut named Sousuke Sagara. The dude is just chaos around him, but hidden to the knowledge of everyone, he is an undercover military officer with the mission to protect Kaname Chidori who is in danger from the KGB.
It is one of a kind that will drain your laughter, after all, Sagara is not a normal student. He doesn’t even hide the fact that he is from the military, he answers in affirmative and brings weird weapons like grenades into their school. And here I thought America is the only country with the right to bear arms!
This is a love polygon romance that is popular for a long time, it gained first place ranking from Kono Light Novel Ga Sugoi.
4. Violant Of The Silver
| Title | Violant Of The Silver |
| Author | Yoruno Sutera |
| Volumes | On-going |
| Published | 2015 |
Fudanshi! Where are you at? There’s no way we would miss a good boy’s love on this list! Don’t worry, Violant of the Silver is waiting for you!
This light novel is centered on Violant Lesserhain, similar to I’m in Love With The Villainess. The main character wakes up and finds himself in a new body. But instead of the hero, he is now the villain of the comic Vio. Therefore, in order to avoid the fateful demise, he must change the story.
It is an action comedy with a complex family relationship!
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3. Are You Okay With a Slightly Older Girlfriend?
| Title | Are You Okay With a Slightly Older Girlfriend? |
| Author | Nozomi Kota |
| Volumes | On-going |
| Published | 2018 |
We also have an age–gap romance hohoho! It is a cute love story about a high school boy named Momota who saves a girl from being harassed inside the train. He might have a jackpot score for being a hero seeing that the girl shares the same interest as him. Video games, mixtapes, and the same Year of The Snake.
But……. One thing tho,
Orihara, the girl she likes is way too old, with her first video game as cartridge and mixtapes on Minidisc, get ready for the reveal, 12 years age gap! She also has never been on a date before, so how will things work out for Momota and his older girlfriend?
I think this is one sweet and interesting light novel to read. You’ll never get bored with the sweet cute moments that make you think, maybe I should get an older girlfriend.
2.Toradora
| Title | Toradora |
| Author | Takemiya Yuyuko |
| Volumes | 10 |
| Published | 2006 |
Toradora is A Tsundere love story to check out! The main character is Ryuuhi Takasu, despite his scary gangsta look, he is a gentle boy who loves housework. However, due to his appearance, people judge him as a delinquent.
Taiga Aisaka on the other hand is known as the Palmtop Tiger, someone who you shouldn’t mess with. She is a small bgirl wielding a katana with the personality of a tiger. The two cross paths due to an accident but as the two become closer, they learn about each other’s side that no other people have seen before.
It is a popular light novel that has an anime adaptation and deals with amazing themes from crushes to marriage at a young age. Honestly, despite the cutesy theme of the show and comedic bits, it is pretty serious in terms of exploring the aspect of relationships with lovers and friends.
1. Spice Wolf
| Title | Spice Wolf |
| Author | Hasekura Isuna |
| Volumes | On-going |
| Published | 2006 |
And now for our number 1 spot, one of the best romance light novels out there is Ookami to Koushinryou, or commonly known as Spice Wolf. A simple anime considered to be one of the best!
A story of a young merchant named Kraft Lawrence who encountered a young, bare naked girl sleeping in his wagon. This was the day he met Holo, a girl who claims that she is a wolf deity worshiped by the locals.
She often visits the people to bring them good harvest but grows tired of the ungratefulness and unending wishes of the locals. Therefore, she asks the main character to help her escape and she will provide aid to his merchant life as well.
It is an enjoyable light novel to read, and it is quite popular with a lot of light novel readers, therefore if you haven’t read it yet, then now is the time to do so!
Conclusion
That will be all, I hope you find the best romance light novel to read! There’s a lot more to offer, there are good light novels in the pear ocean but here’s a variation of the best that we handpicked for you. But if you already read everything, we recommend that you feel free to comment on other suggestions.
And again, see you next time!
