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 a thrilling journey alongside their protagonists. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the best light novels with an MC. So, without further ado, let's get started.

10. Skeleton Knight In Another World

Call it an "Overlord" knockoff 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 finding himself in the game's universe.

Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his personalized avatar, but trapped in his terrifying skeletal appearance, Arc embarks on a journey full of conflict and adventure to find a place for himself in this fantastical land, while also 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 orphaned high school dropout who 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 Royal Road player 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, killing nearly everyone affected by it.

Fortunately, they were all 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 labyrinth's horrors, 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 follows 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 with a leveling system and the heart of a player, allowing him to escape the same rules as other NPCs. Thus, he decides to use his powers to help others and punish players who seek 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 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 who ever lived, Cadis Etrama Di Raizel.

Reborn into a magical fantasy world, he forms a secret organization called Shadow Garden and begins working from the shadows to influence the course of events in the world. Along the way, a harem of beautiful, busty girls joins 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 was brought back in time to when he was only 13. Starting again as the weakest in his class with the least 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 follows Cheon Yeo-Woon, an orphan of the Demonic Cult who is despised by his half-siblings. One day, he receives a visit from his descendant from the future who injects a nanomachine into his body.

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

3. Leveling With The Gods

Leveling system light novels with an MC 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 sibling duo Tatsuya and Miyuki, who are enrolled at the prestigious First High School.

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

1. Overlord

Overlord is undoubtedly the most popular game-transferred anime inspired by a light novel. 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, while ensuring the safety of his loyal NPCs.

Which of the following light novels with an MC is your favorite? Feel free to comment with your thoughts and recommend other light novels like the ones listed above. Also, don't forget to share this article with your otaku friends.