Shōsetsuka ni Narō
Shōsetsuka ni Narō (小説家になろう, lit. "Let's Become a Novelist") is a Japanese user-generated novel 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 May 2021, the site hosts over 800,000 novels, has over 2,000,000 registered users and it receives over 1 billion page views per month.[1]
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| Created by | Yusuke Umezaki |
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| URL | syosetu |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | April 2, 2004 |
| Current status | Online |
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
- Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (2015–2017) by Reia - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation
- Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World (2019–ongoing) by Shinta Fuji - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
- Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest (2013–ongoing) by Ryo Shirakome - acquired by Overlap, received several manga adaptations, a prequel light novel series, and an anime television series adaptation
- Arya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (2020) by SunSunSun - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten
- 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
- 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
- Combatants Will Be Dispatched! (2012) by Natsume Akatsuki - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, 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
- 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
- Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (2016–ongoing) by FUNA - acquired by Taibundo and Earth Star Entertainment, 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
- Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte (2018–2019, later on Kakuyomu) by Suzu Enoshima - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
- Farming Life in Another World (2016–ongoing) by Kinosuke Naito - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime 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
- 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 Kept Pressing the 100-Million Button and Came Out on Top (2019–ongoing) by Shuichi Tsukishima - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga 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'm in Love with the Villainess (2018–2021) by Inori - acquired by GL Bunko, received a manga adaptation
- I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss (2017–ongoing) by Sarasa Nagase - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level (2016–2021) by Kisetsu Morita - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation, several spin-off light novels, and an anime television series adaptation
- If It's for My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord (2014–2017) by Chirolu - acquired by Hobby Japan, 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
- 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
- Isekai One Turn Kill Nee-san (2019–present) by Konoe - received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
- Isekai Shōkan wa Nidome Desu (2015–2016) by Kazuha Kishimoto - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- Isekai Yakkyoku (2015–ongoing) by Liz Takayama - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- Ishura (2017–ongoing, also on Kakuyomu) by Keiso - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received a manga adaptation
- JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World (2016–2017) by Kō Hiratori - acquired by Hayakawa Publishing, received a manga adaptation
- Kijin Gentōshō (2015–2016, moved from Arcadia) by Moto'o Nakanishi - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
- Knight's & Magic (2010–ongoing) by Hisago Amazake-no - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- KonoSuba (2006–2012) 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
- Log Horizon (2010–ongoing) by Mamare Touno - acquired by Enterbrain, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
- Management of Novice Alchemist (2018–ongoing) by Mizuho Itsuki - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- Mushoku Tensei (2012–2015) by Rifujin na Magonote - acquired by Media Factory, 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 adaptation
- My Isekai Life (2017–ongoing) by Shinkoshoto - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (2014–2015) by Satoru Yamaguchi - acquired by Ichijinsha, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
- New Life+: Young Again in Another World (2014–2018) by MINE - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation
- Nōmin Kanren no Skill Bakka Agetetara Nazeka Tsuyoku Natta (2016–2018) by Shobonnu - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- Overlord (2012–ongoing) by Kugane Maruyama - acquired by Enterbrain, 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
- Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (2016–ongoing) by Hirukuma - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation
- Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire (2019–ongoing) by Hayaken – acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation, a mini anime adaptation, and an anime television series 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:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (2012–ongoing) by Tappei Nagatsuki - acquired by Media Factory, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
- Roll Over and Die (2018–ongoing) by kiki - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation
- Saikyō Onmyōji no Isekai Tenseiki (2018–ongoing) by Kiichi Kosuzu - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
- Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (2014–2020) by Yuri Kitayama - acquired by Hobby Japan, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series 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
- 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–ongoing) by Ennki Hakari - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- So I'm a Spider, So What? (2015–ongoing) by Okina Baba - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received two 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
- There's No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right? (2018–ongoing) by Sekaiichi - acquired by Overlap, received a manga 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
- 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 Fruit of Evolution (2014–ongoing) by Miku - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody (2017–ongoing) by Myōjin Katō - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan (2015–ongoing) by Izushiro - acquired by Hobby Japan, received two manga adaptations
- 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 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 Rising of the Shield Hero (2012–2015) by Aneko Yusagi - acquired by Media Factory, 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–ongoing) by Shinkoshoto - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation, a side story light novel series, 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 World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat (2018–2021) by Rui Tsukiyo - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, 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 adaptation
- Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs (2017–2019) by Yomu Mishima - acquired by Micro Magazine, 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
- Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! (2017–ongoing) by Makishima Suzuki - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation
- Wise Man's Grandchild (2015–ongoing) by Tsuyoshi Yoshioka - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
- Yowai 5000-nen no Sōshoku Dragon, Iwarenaki Jaryū Nintei (2017–2020) by Kaisei Enomoto - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
References
- https://syosetu.com/
- "Log Horizon Fantasy Novels Get TV Anime By Satelight". Anime News Network. January 24, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
- Satō, Tsutomu (March 3, 2011). "Important Announcement" (in Japanese). Syosetu.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
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