Shōsetsuka ni Narō (小説家になろう, lit. "Let's Become a Novelist") is a Japanese novel self-publishing website created by Yusuke Umezaki (梅崎 祐輔, Umezaki Yūsuke). It was launched on April 2, 2004. Users can upload their novels free of charge and the novels are also free to read. As of December 2022, the site hosts close to 1,000,000 novels, has over 2,300,000 registered users and it receives over 1 billion page views per month.[1]
Over one hundred novel series uploaded to the site have been acquired by various publishers, such as Log Horizon, serialized from 2010 before being acquired by
Enterbrain in 2011,[2] and The Irregular at Magic High School, which was serialized between 2008 and 2011 before being acquired by
ASCII Media Works.[3]
Futabasha's
light novel imprint Monster Bunko was established on July 30, 2014, which exclusively publishes series that originated on Shōsetsuka ni Narō.
Selected works
7th Time Loop (2020–ongoing) by Touko Amekawa - acquired by Overlap, received a
manga adaptation and an
anime television series adaptation
Am I Actually the Strongest? (2018–ongoing) by Sai Sumimori - acquired by
Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra (2017–ongoing) by Fefu Kazuno - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation
Ascendance of a Bookworm (2013–2017) by Miya Kazuki - acquired by
TO Books, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
Banished from the Hero's Party (2017–ongoing) by Zappon - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Beast Tamer (2018–ongoing) by Suzu Miyama - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Berserk of Gluttony (2017–2022, moved to Kakuyomu) by Ichika Isshiki - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Bibliophile Princess (2015–2022) by Yui - acquired by
Ichijinsha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Black Summoner (2014–ongoing) by Doufu Mayoi - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Bofuri (2016–ongoing) by Yuumikan - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
By the Grace of the Gods (2014–ongoing) by Roy - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Cooking with Wild Game (2014–ongoing) by EDA - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation
Dahlia in Bloom (2018–ongoing) by Hisaya Amagishi - acquired by Media Factory, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody (2013–ongoing) by Hiro Ainana - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Demon Lord, Retry! (2016–ongoing) by Kurone Kanzaki - acquired by
Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Drugstore in Another World (2016–2020) by Kennoji - acquired by Linda Publishers (formerly) and Hifumi Shobō, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Failure Frame (2017–ongoing) by Kaoru Shinozaki - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Farming Life in Another World (2016–ongoing) by Kinosuke Naito - acquired by
Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Fluffy Paradise (2012–ongoing) by Himawari - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Goodbye, Dragon Life (2013–2016, moved to AlphaPolis) by Hiroaki Nagashima - acquired by AlphaPolis, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World (2011–2019) by Shachi Sogano - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Hazure Skill (2018–ongoing) by Kennoji - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation
Hazure Skill "Kinomi Master" (2020–present) by Hanyuu - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Head Start at Birth (2019–2021) by Umika - acquired by Shusuisha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Hero Without a Class (2017–2020) by Shichio Kuzu - acquired by Earth Star Entertainment, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (2014–2016, moved to
Pixiv) by Dojyomaru - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
I Shall Survive Using Potions! (2015–ongoing) by FUNA - acquired by Kodansha, received two manga adaptations, a spin-off manga, and an anime television series adaptation
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2014) by Yoru Sumino - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation, a
live-action film adaptation, and an anime film adaptation
I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons (2018–2019) by Izumi Sawano - acquired by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
I'm in Love with the Villainess (2018–2021) by Inori - acquired by Aichu Publishing and Ichijinsha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
In Another World with My Smartphone (2013–ongoing) by Patora Fuyuhara - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
In the Land of Leadale (2010–2012) by Ceez - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Infinite Dendrogram (2015–ongoing) by Sakon Kaidō - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Inside the Tentacle Cave (2013–ongoing) by Umetane - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation
Isekai Cheat Magician (2012–ongoing) by Takeru Uchida - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" (2012–ongoing) by Natsuya Semikawa - acquired by
Takarajimasha, received a manga adaptation, an original net animation adaptation, and a live-action drama adaptation
Ishura (2017–ongoing, also on Kakuyomu) by Keiso - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Knight's & Magic (2010–ongoing) by Hisago Amazake-no - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
KonoSuba (2012–2013) by Natsume Akatsuki - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a spin-off light novel series, a manga adaptation, and an anime television series adaptation
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (2014–ongoing) by Kumanano - acquired by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Lazy Dungeon Master (2015–ongoing) by Supana Onikage - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation
Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (2018–ongoing) by Tsukikage - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Log Horizon (2010–ongoing) by
Mamare Touno - acquired by Enterbrain, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
Loner Life in Another World (2016–ongoing) by Shoji Goji - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Magical Explorer (2018–ongoing) by Iris - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
Management of a Novice Alchemist (2018–ongoing) by Mizuho Itsuki - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyūtan (2019–ongoing) by Kaitō - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
My Happy Marriage by Akumi Agitogi - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation, a live-action film adaptation, and an anime television series adaptation
My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered (2016–2023) by Tsuyoshi Fujitaka - acquired by Earth Star Entertainment, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
My Isekai Life (2017–2020) by Shinkoshoto - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
New Saga (2012–2018) by Masayuki Abe - acquired by AlphaPolis, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Overlord (2010–2012) by Kugane Maruyama - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Parallel World Pharmacy (2015–ongoing) by Liz Takayama - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Rebuild World (2017–ongoing, also on Kakuyomu) by Nahuse - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Record of Wortenia War (2009–ongoing) by Ryota Hori - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation
Redo of Healer (2016–ongoing) by Rui Tsukiyo - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Reincarnated as a Sword (2015–ongoing) by Yuu Tanaka - acquired by Micro Magazine, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
Restaurant to Another World (2013–ongoing) by Junpei Inuzuka - acquired by Shufunotomo, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
Re:Monster (2011–2018) by Kogitsune Kanekiru - acquired by AlphaPolis, received a manga adaptation, a sequel light novel series, and an anime television series adaptation
Roll Over and Die (2018–ongoing) by kiki - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation
Sasaki and Peeps (2018–ongoing, also on Kakuyomu) by Buncololi - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Secrets of the Silent Witch (2020) by Matsuri Isora - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and a prequel light novel series
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (2014–2020) by Yuri Kitayama - acquired by Hobby Japan, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
Sengoku Komachi Kurōtan (2013–ongoing) by Kyōchikutō - acquired by Earth Star Entertainment, received a manga adaptation
Sexiled (2018–2019) by Kaeruda Ameko - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation
Shangri-La Frontier (2017–ongoing) by Katarina - received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man (2012–ongoing) by Hirotsugu Ryusen - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Skeleton Knight in Another World (2014–2018) by Ennki Hakari - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
So I'm a Spider, So What? (2015–2022) by Okina Baba - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
Summoned to Another World... Again? (2015–2016) by Kazuha Kishimoto - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Sweet Reincarnation (2015–ongoing) by Nozomu Koryu - acquired by TO Books, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (2015–2016, moved from Arcadia) by Moto'o Nakanishi - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Tearmoon Empire (2018–ongoing) by Nozomu Mochitsuki - acquired by TO Books, received a manga adaptation, two stage play adaptations, and an anime television series adaptation
Teogonia (2017–present) by Tsukasa Tanimai - acquired by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (2013–2016) by Fuse - acquired by Micro Magazine, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me? (2013–2017) by Y.A. - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (2018–ongoing) by Saekisan - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Apothecary Diaries (2011–ongoing) by Natsu Hyūga - acquired by Shufunotomo, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist (2018–ongoing) by Okemaru - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Eminence in Shadow (2018–ongoing) by Daisuke Aizawa - acquired by Enterbrain, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
The Faraway Paladin (2015–ongoing) by Kanata Yanagino - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter (2017–2021) by Meguru Seto - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World (2019–ongoing) by Nana Mikoshiba - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Ideal Sponger Life (2011–ongoing) by Tsunehiko Watanabe - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
The Irregular at Magic High School (2008–2011) by Tsutomu Satō - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
The Misfit of Demon King Academy (2017–ongoing) by Shu - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen (2018–ongoing) by Tenichi - acquired by Ichijinsha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The New Gate (2013–2016) by Shinogi Kazanami - acquired by AlphaPolis, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer (also on Kakuyomu) by Kiraku Kishima - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent (2016–ongoing) by Yuka Tachibana - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest (2016–2020) by Shinkoshoto - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation, a side story light novel series, and an anime television series adaptation
The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids (2018–2021) by Ryūta Kijima - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer (2016–ongoing) by Yū Okano - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic (2014–ongoing) by Kurokata - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy (2012–2016, moved to AlphaPolis) by Kei Azumi - acquired by AlphaPolis, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Unnamed Memory (2012–ongoing) by Kuji Furumiya - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Villainess Level 99 (2018–ongoing) by Satori Tanabata - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation an anime television series adaptation
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! (2017–ongoing) by Makishima Suzuki - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
Wise Man's Grandchild (2015–2022) by Tsuyoshi Yoshioka - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation