Whether you’re drawn to the magical setting of “Irregular at Magic High School,” the immersive virtual world of “Overlord,” or the thrilling dungeon crawling of “Moonlight Sculptor,” these light novels promise an exciting journey alongside the protagonists. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best light novels with op MCs. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

10. Skeleton Knight In Another World

Call it an “Overlord” ripoff or something, Skeleton Knight may seem like an original isekai work, but it certainly leaves a trail of adventure full of surprises and wonders. The series follows a boy who falls asleep in the middle of a video game and wakes up to find himself in the game’s universe.

Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his custom avatar, but trapped in his fearsome skeletal appearance, Arc embarks on a journey full of conflict and adventure to find a place for himself in this fantastical land, all the while searching for a way to get his original body back.

9. Legendary Moonlight Sculptor

Legendary Moonlight Sculptor is a Korean light novel that also inspired a manhwa dungeon system adaptation. The series centers on Hyun Lee, an orphan who dropped out of high school and is in debt and a talented gamer. He uses his skills to make money and one day discovers a new virtual reality game called Royal Road.

Despite starting from nothing, Hyun quickly proves himself to be a highly skilled player in Royal Road and gains fame as a master sculptor. As he explores the game’s vast world, Hyun becomes embroiled in political intrigue, leading him on a thrilling journey of self-discovery.

8. So I'm a Spider, So What?

For light novels already exhausted with the op MC genre, So I'm a Spider So What? brings a whole new light to the trope through its “isekai'd non-human” protagonist. The story begins with a major catastrophic event hitting a school that kills nearly everyone affected by it.

Fortunately, they all got reincarnated in a fantasy realm, including our heroine Kumoko, who was reborn as a fragile spider in a terrifying dungeon full of dangers. To avoid being devoured by the horrors of the labyrinth, Kumoko embarks on a quest to acquire new skills and become stronger in the process.

7. The Righteous Player

The Righteous Player is a popular Chinese web novel that excels with its over-the-top action and excellent character development. The series is about an ordinary high school student named Annan who is transported to the Land of Dense Fog, a free-roaming fantasy world similar to an RPG.

In this new universe, Annan becomes a rare elite NPC who possesses a leveling system and the heart of a player, allowing him to not be subject to the same rules as other NPCs. Thus, he decides to use his powers to help others and punish players who wish to exploit the player system for their own gain.

6. Eminence In Shadow

Eminence in Shadow is one of the best dark fantasy light novels with an MC that has made quite a name for itself since its debut. Praised for its over-the-top comedy and action, the story follows an ordinary high school student, Cid Kagenou, who is the incarnation of the strongest vampire to ever exist, Cadis Etrama Di Raizel.

Reborn into a magical fantasy world, he forms a secret organization called Shadow Garden and begins working in the shadows to influence the course of events in the world. Along the way, a harem of beautiful, busty girls join him to fight evil and protect the innocent.

5. Tales Of Demons And Gods

Based on the popular chinese anime, Tales of Demons and Gods follows the adventures of Nie Li, a young man who was once the strongest demon spiritualist and stood at the pinnacle of the martial world, but lost his life in a battle against the Sage Emperor and his minions.

However, his soul is brought back in time, when he was only 13 years old. Starting again as the weakest in his class with the lowest talent, Nie Li decided to change his difficult fate this time to protect his city from the devastating future that was to come.

4. Nano Machine

Technology meets martial arts – Nano Machine capitalizes on a similar premise involving thrilling action and drama. The series is about Cheon Yeo-Woon, an orphan of the Demonic Cult who is despised by his half-siblings. One day, he is visited by his descendant from the future who injects a nanomachine into his body.

The nanomachine drastically changes Cheon Yeo-Woon's life, giving him superhuman strength, speed, and healing abilities. With his new powers, he aims to rise through the ranks of the Demonic Cult and become the strongest martial artist in the world.

3. Leveling With The Gods

Leveling with the MC light novels are always a delight to read, and Leveling With the Gods is a great series to start with. The story follows Kim Yuwon, a high-ranking warrior who is one of the last survivors of the tower. However, after a bitter defeat at the hands of the Outer Gods, he is sent back in time to the past.

Facing a battle of extinction, Yuwon's defeat marks the beginning of a new journey as a time traveler. With renewed determination, Yuwon picks up where he started, destroying monster after monster and relearning his skills before taking over the tower once more.

2. Irregular At Magic High School

Featuring an overbearing protagonist in a magical school setting, Irregular at Magic High School is set in an alternate history where magic is enhanced through technology. The series revolves around the brother and sister duo Tatsuya and Miyuki, who are enrolled at the prestigious First High School.

While Miyuki is classified as a prodigy, Tatsuya is labeled as an “inferior student” who is magically inept. Sooner or later, Tatsuya proves everyone wrong by demonstrating his technical knowledge, combat skills, and unique magical techniques, making him an irregular in the school’s standardized rankings.

1. Overlord

Overlord is arguably the most popular light novel-inspired anime transfer to the game world. The series follows Momonga, a powerful wizard who becomes trapped in the world of the popular virtual reality game “Yggdrasil” after the servers shut down.

With magic at his disposal and cosmic items under his control, Momonga decides to take on the role of his character, Ainz Ooal Gown, and begins exploring the world in an attempt to uncover the catastrophe that has befallen him, while ensuring the safety of his loyal NPCs.

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