Updated January 26, 2023 by Ernie
One can find every kind of genre in the massive world of Light Novels that are becoming increasingly popular day by day. Today, we’ve decided to talk about the exciting world of light novels where the main character is a soldier. Whether they are fighting in a fantasy realm or a virtual reality game, these characters have one thing in common: they are all warriors at heart!
Table of Contents
So. Let’s just begin.
LIGHT NOVELS WITH A SOLDIER PROTAGONIST
15. Knight’s and Magic
| Title | Knight’s and Magic |
| Genre | Fantasy, Action |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | 195 |
| Volumes | 10 |
| Authors | Kurogin |
| Published | 2013 |
This Light Novel tells us the story of a hardcore robot otaku and a programmer who gets reincarnated into a fantasy world as Ernesti Echevalier. In that fantasy world, huge robots named Silhouette Knights are found everywhere. Now, with his vast knowledge about programming and robots, Ernesti will build the perfect robot for himself. However, will he be able to do it that easily?
14. Record of Wortenia War
| Title | Record of Wortenia War |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | Unknown |
| Volumes | Unknown |
| Authors | Bob |
| Published | 2015 |
This Light Novel introduces us to a guy named Ryoma Mikoshiba who finds himself summoned to another world. The reason he was summoned to that world was that the nation wanted to use his abilities for their own good. Ryoma gets furious after he learns the truth. He attempts to flee from the Empire along with two twin sisters. That’s when his journey of war begins.
13. Realist Hero
| Title | Realist Hero |
| Genre | Fantasy, Action |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | Unknown |
| Volumes | Unknown |
| Authors | Dozeumaru |
| Published | 2016 |
Kazuya Souma was an ordinary guy who was summoned to another world as a hero. After he gave some valuable suggestions to the King of the country, he handed over the throne to him. He was also betrothed to the princess of the nation. This is only the beginning of Souma’s adventures!
12. Record of Highserk War
| Title | Record of Highserk War |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | Unknown |
| Volumes | Unknown |
| Authors | Torutonen, |
| Published | 2022 |
This Light Novel tells us a story of a man who got reincarnated into another world after dying of a heart attack. He was not reincarnated with extraordinary abilities, instead, he was reborn as a foot soldier in the small nation of Highserk Empire, surrounded by powerful nations. Now known as Walm, he was thrown into the front lines of a raging war. Alongside his comrades, he faced constant life-or-death situations.Through these deadly conflicts, Walm discovered and developed his innate talents as a warrior, abilities that would have remained dormant had he lived a peaceful life. However, as time passed, he grew dark and dull after killing countless people.
11. Macross Frontier
| Title | Macross Frontier |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | Unknown |
| Volumes | 4 |
| Authors | Aoki, Hayato |
| Published | 2008 |
Macross Frontier is set in the future where humanity is threatened by alien invaders named the Zentradi. Humanity is forced to launch their colony ships into space in order to protect themselves. One of their fleets is attacked by aliens and our main protagonist, Saotome Alto is forced to hide in the cockpit of a new fighter along with a girl named Ranka Lee whom he just met. He shows great performance during the attack and is offered to join the S.M.S Skull Squadron after that. Now, Saotome’s life is going to change forever.
10. Girls and Panzer
| Title | Girls and Panzer |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | 25 |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Authors | Shimada, Humikane |
| Published | 2012 |
Girls und Panzer is an anime series that follows a group of high school girls who participate in “Senshadou,” a sport that involves piloting tanks. The main character, Miho Nishizumi, is a girl who transfers to a new school and wants to stay away from the Tankery course as it was the reason why she fought with her parents. The course has been abolished in the school as well.. But the school is forced to revive it with the news of upcoming championships. Now naturally, Miho is forced into joining it. But this time, she has the aid of her friends and she must overcome her past in order to move forward.
9. Infinite Stratos
| Title | Infinite Stratos |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | Unknown |
| Volumes | Unknown |
| Authors | Yumizuru, Izuru |
| Published | 2009 |
The story of this Light Novel is set in a near-future world where a technology called Infinite Stratos (IS) can only be operated by women. The main character, Ichika Orimura, is a 15-year-old boy who discovers that he has the ability to operate an IS and is enrolled into an all-girls school to learn how to use it. The series follows Ichika as he becomes the only male IS pilot and navigates the challenges that come with it, including jealousy and competition from his female classmates. Along the way, he also gets involved in many deadly battles with other countries that also possess IS technology.
8. Chrome Shelled Regios
| Title | Chrome Shelled Regios |
| Genre | Sci-Fi |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | 157 |
| Volumes | 25 |
| Authors | Aneko, Yusagi, Minami, Seira |
| Published | 2006 |
The story of this light novel takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been forced to live in mobile cities called “Regios” to escape from creatures known as “Filth Monsters” The story follows a young man named Layfon Alseif, who enrolls in a military academy in the city of Zuellni. We’re introduced to Nina Antalk, the Captain of the 17th Military Arts Platoon. She gets interested in Layfon and considers him a perfect fit for her group. However, Layfon has a dark past that won’t leave him alone. Things get hard for Layfon as he involves himself more and more with Nina and her group.
7. Full Metal Panic
| Title | Full Metal Panic |
| Genre | Action |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | 72 |
| Volumes | 12 |
| Authors | Gatou, Shoji, Shiki, Douji |
| Published | 1998 |
The story follows Sousuke Sagara, a member of Mithril, who is supposed to protect a high school girl named Kaname Chidori. Sousuke, who has been raised and trained for most of his life in a war-torn environment, finds it difficult to adjust to life in a normal high school and often resorts to using military tactics in everyday situations. As the series progresses, Kaname discovers that Sousuke has been assigned to protect her because she has been targeted by a secret organization with mysterious goals. Sousuke and Kaname must navigate the dangers of this organization while also trying to maintain a normal high school life.
6. 86
| Title | 86 |
| Genre | Adventure, Action |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | Unknown |
| Volumes | Unknown |
| Authors | Shirabi, Asato |
| Published | 2017 |
The story of 86 is set in a world where a war between humanity and an artificial intelligence called “Legion” is ongoing. The 86th autonomous unit, made up of young men and women who have been discarded by society, is sent to the front lines of battle. They are forced to fight against their fellow humans, who have been taken over by Legion, in order to survive. Shin is one of the members of the group who have devoted their lives in order to fight against the Legion. They don’t even have a choice other than that. However, a girl from San Magnolia named Vladilena Milize is adamant on making sure that these young men and women get their rights back. Will she be able to achieve her goal?
5. Seraph of the End
| Title | Seraph of the End |
| Genre | Fantasy, Action |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | Unknown |
| Volumes | Unknown |
| Authors | Yamamoto, Yamato |
| Published | 2012 |
The story takes place in a world where a virus has wiped out most of humanity, mainly adults, leaving the survivors at the mercy of blood-thirsty vampires. The series begins with a group of young orphaned children who are taken in by the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, a military organization that fights against the vampires. The main character, Yuichiro Hyakuya, joins the army with the goal of avenging the death of his family and friends, who were killed by the vampires.
As he trains and fights alongside his comrades, Yuichiro uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving vampires and humans. Along the way, he also discovers the truth about his own past and the true nature of the apocalypse.
4. GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There
| Title | GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There |
| Genre | Fantasy, Adventure |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | Unknown |
| Volumes | 10 |
| Authors | Yanai, Takumi |
| Published | 2010 |
One fine day, mysterious gates appear in Tokyo, leading to a fantasy realm filled with fantasy creatures and medieval knights. The story follows Itami Youji, a JSDF (Japanese Self-Defense Force) officer, who is tasked with leading a team to explore the other world and establish contact with the local kingdoms. He and his team quickly find themselves caught up in the politics and conflicts of the fantasy world, as they try to navigate the complex and dangerous landscape.
As they explore the fantasy world, they face various challenges and obstacles, from dragons to medieval armies, and have to use their military tactics and technology to overcome them. They also have to deal with the political and cultural differences between the fantasy world and Japan and face the consequences of their actions.
3. Heavy Object
| Title | Heavy Object |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | 115 |
| Volumes | 20 |
| Authors | Kamachi, Kazuma |
| Published | 2009 |
The story follows Qwenthur Barbotage who is a soldier in the Legitimacy Kingdom’s army and is assigned to the 37th Mobile Maintenance Battalion. He along with others are tasked with maintaining and repairing Objects. Objects are revolutionary weapons that have left every kind of weapon behind because they are extremely powerful alone. However, they soon find themselves caught up in the middle of a battle between the Objects of the Legitimacy Kingdom and the Objects of the other nations. And they also started uncovering the mystery behind these wavy Objects.
2. The Rising of the Shield Hero
| Title | The Rising of the Shield Hero |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | Unknown |
| Volumes | Unknown |
| Authors | Aneko, Yusagi, Minami, Seira |
| Published | 2013 |
The Rising of the Shield Hero tells us the story of Naofumi Iwatani, a young man who gets summoned to a fantasy world as one of the four Cardinal Heroes. Naofumi starts off as the weakest among the legendary four heroes summoned to save the kingdom from destruction, but after being falsely accused, betrayed and alone, he becomes a powerful and cunning hero, using his intelligence and strategic thinking to overcome his enemies and clear his name. Along the way, he meets allies, enemies, and even a slave girl, Raphtalia, who becomes his loyal companion and partner. Will he be able to save the very Kingdom that left him alone?
1. Tanya the Saga of Evil
| Title | Tanya the Saga of Evil |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Chapters | Unknown |
| Volumes | Unknown |
| Authors | Shinotsuki, Shinobu |
| Published | 2013 |
This light novel follows the story of Tanya Degurechaff, a ruthless and ambitious soldier in a fantasy world. Tanya used to be an average salaryman in the real world got transported into the fantasy world after challenging the “Being X”. Tanya is a skilled and powerful mage who will stop at nothing to rise through the ranks of the military, even if it means committing the most heinous of crimes.
Conclusion
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