Novels like I Draw Manga in Japan
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- 1 The Age of Manga 漫画时代 This is a story about drawing manga and making anime. When a manga artist’s assistant from Earth brings manga from Earth to a parallel world, how will he take his first step? Well, you’re the one, Fang Ming! Your path to godhood begins with Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun. 0Votes508Recs1Fans
- 2 Japan's Entertainer 日本娱乐家 Important notice: New readers should start directly with the Bird arc. You won’t miss anything by skipping what comes before. In 1992, the bubble economy was nearing its end. The Lost Decade was almost over, yet there was still no sign of a recovery... That year, Onyanko Club had already disbanded, ZARD was at the height of its popularity, SMAP was rising fast, and Yasushi Akimoto, who would one day be said to earn five billion yen a year, had already sunk to the lowest point in his life... 0Votes14.8kRecs11.3kFans
- 3 Dream Eater: The Manga Artist 漫画之食梦者 Liu Jianguo, a struggling manga artist (don’t mind the name), transmigrated. This was Neon, a parallel world of Bakuman. His name became Sasaki Sajima (Sasaki Sajima), and using a few works from his previous life, he began a shameless life of tracing and copying manga. Sajima: “Sure, I copied it, but I serialized it! Ohohoho, I can just coast through life now.” Editor: “You bastard, hurry up and turn in your manuscript, got it?!” This is a story about a plain (crossed out) ridiculous life, about 0Votes5.6kRecs4.8kFans
- 4 The Investiture of the Gods in Shu Mountain 蜀山封神 New book: The Ninefold Transformation True Immortal Book ID: 1553018 Jade Green Cliff: 5005942 Purple Cloud Palace: 22117110 0Votes21kRecs6kFans
- 5 Kyoto Exorcist Academy 京都除妖学院 A righteous young police officer is reborn in Japan as a trainee exorcist at an exorcist academy, and begins his everyday life of exorcising (messing with) demons (for laughs). Heard cards can summon shikigami? Here, let me show you the proper summoning pose: finger heart, bend backward, then shout, “Come out, baby!” WTF, can someone tell him why such a high-risk shikigami came out?? From then on, Qin Junzi goes further and further down the road to becoming a (famous) (lucky) (legendary) (protag 0Votes1.7kRecs9.9kFans
- 6 Reborn in Japan to Make It in Entertainment 重生日本搞娱乐 In 2004, Japan’s record industry was in decline. The four top divas had passed their peak. Kimura was dominating the world of Japanese TV dramas. The Double A era had yet to arrive. The Japanese entertainment scene was a battleground of rising stars. Reborn in Japan, a young man named Sakamoto Kiyoshi uses his knowledge of the future and extraordinary ability to learn to release albums, star in films, build a S 0Votes57.2kRecs51.4kFans
- 7 The Sharpest Blade on the Pitch 锋霸绿茵 In a world of football dominated by wingers; In European competition, where Messi and Ronaldo vie for supremacy; On today’s pitch, crowded with formidable players; He hoists the banner for center-forwards, tearing down defenses and scoring goal after goal, a goal machine ruling the pitch! 0Votes29.7kRecs47.4kFans
- 8 Reborn as a Star on Earth 重生之地上之星 A Chinese man is reborn in Japan in the 1960s. He gets his start delivering food and telling stories, then starts a company to copy anime and becomes a pop star by copying music. Light, simple, witty, and humorous. Not a shut-in story, not rotten, and not stupid. It showcases Japanese society, local customs, and culture in the 1960s. Come on in, honored guest! If you don’t like it, you don’t pay~ A new driver on the road, so please forgive the weak writing in the first volume. After finishin 0Votes16.5kRecs9.7kFans
- 9 Back to the Era of Layoffs 重回下岗时代 He transmigrates back to the past, knowing the fate that awaits everyone he knows over the next twenty years. But his return changes their destinies too. This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. 0Votes42.1kRecs88kFans
- 10 I'm Just a Transmigrator 我只是个穿越者 This is a story about someone who transmigrates to Japan in the 1990s. It’s probably a book about Japanese entertainment, and later on I’ll write about AKB and Nogizaka46. What can I say? I’m a die-hard fan of the undead! This isn’t a wish-fulfillment novel. If you don’t like it, please don’t flame me. Just click the X in the upper-right corner. Thanks. 0Votes22.5kRecs30.2kFans
- 11 Reborn to Shine in Hong Kong 重生闪耀香江 Reborn in Hong Kong during the golden age of its entertainment industry, he is determined to become the brightest star around and... the most unstoppable bulldozer! 0Votes10.7kRecs15.6kFans
- 12 A Vagabond in Japanese Entertainment 日娱浪人 The story of a twenty-five-year-old soul from China reborn in 2011, working in Japan, doing translations, and taking on acting jobs. (P.S. There will be actors and idols, depending on how the story develops. It starts with the old bridge. Among the idols, Nogizaka will feature more prominently.) 0Votes54.4kRecs46.3kFans
- 13 Reborn as a Shinto Priest in Japan 重生日本当神官 0Votes149.6kRecs81.4kFans
- 14 The Single-Player Game Maniac 单机狂魔 He played video games so well that he became a winner in life. See how Zhao Nuo, a legendary single-player game enthusiast, makes his mark in the real world. An early writing exercise, so please don’t take it too seriously. 0Votes18.7kRecs28.6kFans
- 15 Japanese Entertainment: The Flowers Have Yet to Bloom 日娱之花未眠 A story about someone who transmigrates from Huaxia to Japan and becomes a major star in the Japanese entertainment industry as an actor. There will be quite a bit about idols, especially Nogizaka. 0Votes151.4kRecs26.9kFans
- 16 The Entertainer of the East 东瀛娱乐家 The main story is complete. In the Japanese entertainment scene of the 1990s, sing the songs you like, do what you want, and make friends with people you get along with. In short, this is a story about the protagonist's ongoing growth. It's all just for fun. 2Votes134.2kRecs77.3kFans
- 17 Tokyo's Literary Age 东京文艺时代 A young director transmigrated to Japan in the 1980s. And so, an extraordinary journey through Japanese cinema began. 0Votes125.6kRecs109.4kFans
- 18 Starting a Game Development Company 开个公司做游戏 With a Yu-Gi-Oh! System in hand, Liu Xiong arrives in another world gripped by gaming fever. His mission is to dominate every corner of the gaming world and become the man crowned King of Games! Start a company and recruit underlings, brainstorm ideas and find inspiration, invest points in development to cultivate super employees, and create game consoles... Dominate the market and leave Penguin with nowhere to turn! Sorry, I'm just a ruthless machine for creating masterpieces. Me! The King of G 0Votes27.2kRecs51.3kFans
- 19 Force Master 原力宗师 A lightsaber sweeps across the stars, striking awe throughout the cosmos and suppressing countless mighty interstellar empires. The Force is with me! 0Votes65.9kRecs20.4kFans
- 20 There’s No Good Food in Ancient Times, So I’ll Just Become the God of Food 古代没有美食的话我只好做食神了 Ming Tian transmigrated to ancient times, only to discover that things back then were nothing like they were in TV dramas and novels! [A remade version of this book is now available: Lord of Gluttony. The plot has been completely rewritten.] [The Seven Yuan Shan series has been removed from this book, and all details about Seven Yuan Shan have been discarded. This was Lao Wan's early, clumsy writing exercise.] 0Votes7.2kRecs11.3kFans
- 21 My Little Sister Is Umaru 我的妹妹是小埋 If my little sister had a color, it would definitely be Umaru-colored. It took me three years after transmigrating to find out that my little sister was Umaru. That's right, the legendary super-cute hamster spirit, Doma Umaru. Now, the question is: which publisher should I submit the Naruto manga I drew to...? Worlds: Himouto! Umaru-chan, Food Wars!, Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, as I Expected, Love Live!, Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omott 0Votes31.2kRecs56.5kFans
- 22 The Daily Life of a Great Director 名监督的日常 Akina Nakamori, Rie Miyazawa, Hitomi Kuroki, Miho Nakayama... A film studies PhD transmigrates to 1990s Japan, where the economy is in freefall and beautiful women abound. He swears he’ll become a renowned director. P.S.: A note on terminology: In Japan, a kantoku is a chief director with considerably more authority than an ordinary director. The protagonist is cautious and scheming. If that’s not your thing, don’t read. VIP g 0Votes189.8kRecs154.7kFans
- 23 The Great Manga Empire 大漫画帝国 1. This is a manga-drawing story about a reborn otaku. 2. Due to certain technical factors and some “forbidden topics” that cannot be disclosed, the story takes place in District 11. If you don't like it, please don't flame me. 3. All right, I admit I'm scared of being flamed, so let me make this clear: this book was written by a casual otaku. It's suitable for beginners, while hardcore otakus should give it a miss. 4. A small reader group for anyone interested: 4-1-5-4-6-8-2-6-0 0Votes44.6kRecs26.2kFans
- 24 Ace of Diamond: The All-Around Baseball Player 钻石王牌之全能棒球手 Yang Ping, a parasite from another world, is reborn in the body of a Chinese boy with the same name and a dream of playing at Koshien. One is a king who once conquered the world but has lost his purpose. The other is a gifted boy with an unwavering dream, but a frail constitution. When their souls become one! A new Koshien legend is born! 0Votes50.9kRecs19.1kFans
- 25 The Young Coach of the Basketball League 篮坛少帅 An amateur basketball fan from the future ventures alone into the NBA and becomes the godfather of a dynasty. 0Votes105.8kRecs62.1kFans
- 26 Ace of the Diamond: The Strongest Batter 钻石王牌之最强打者 A batter who spans generations, a war without gunfire. This is a field where losers are decided, and only the victor can reign supreme! An elite on the diamond, favored by the baseball gods! I am a legend! A baseball god beyond anyone else’s reach! 0Votes45kRecs26kFans
- 27 Infinite Worlds, Starting with Kamen Rider Dragon Knight 无限从龙骑士开始 I woke up one morning to discover that I had become a dragon knight. The Little Dragon Maiden, Gui Yanye, Senior Saeko... Is this the zombification of humanity, or the collapse of morality? Just look up and see: whom has Heaven ever spared? 0Votes89kRecs62.8kFans
- 28 The God of Cooking Across the Three Realms 厨神之三界纵横 He is the eldest son of a food-service tycoon, but has been forced to live in the shadows since childhood, watching his half-brother inherit the entire family business while he gets nothing but a shabby wooden bucket… Wait, there seems to be more to this bucket than meets the eye. The otherworldly farm inside it is packed with the finest ingredients, all there for the taking. Add recipes that can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, and you’ll have your taste buds blown away in no time! How 0Votes7.1kRecs12.1kFans
- 29 Ace of Diamond: The Pitcher Returns 钻石王牌之投手归来 The story of Sawamura, a relief pitcher in the major leagues, who returns to his youth to make up for past regrets, pursue his dreams, and reclaim his former glory. It’s a long story, so take your time... 0Votes223.5kRecs46.2kFans
- 30 My Literary Life in Japan 我的日本文艺生活 The laid-back youth's everyday life in the Japanese arts scene. 0Votes222kRecs241.9kFans
- 31 Voice Actor Training Master 声优养成大师 A fake otaku merges with himself from another worldline. This world has no Kugimiya, no Toyama, no Sakura... and he becomes a voice actor's agent at a talent agency on the verge of closing, with his voice actors down on their luck. Since he's transmigrated, he'll become a god in this new world! No Kugimiya? Then he'll create a Kugimiya. No Toyama? Then he'll create a Toyama. Love Live isn't just for the two-dimensional world: he'll hold an idol competition in the real world, too! No anime conven 2Votes259.1kRecs97.3kFans
- 32 A Certain Chuunibyou Manga Artist 某中二的漫画家 I am a manga artist overflowing with chuunibyou-level madness! Real name: Takahashi Makoto; pen name: Hououin Kyouma; reason for transmigrating: I confessed to the goddess I had a crush on, hoping to change careers from wizard, but messed it up. Classic masterpieces like Detective Conan, Bleach, Naruto, One Piece, and Dragon Ball still exist in this world, but they’re progressing much more slowly than they did in my previous life! Ai hasn’t appeared in Detective Conan yet, Ichigo has only just l 0Votes37kRecs45.7kFans
- 33 The Great Manga 大漫画 Reborn in a parallel world much like Earth, he discovers that Japan doesn’t exist! Some call him a genius. He debuted at fifteen, and his manga caused one sensation after another, eventually becoming a cultural phenomenon. Others call him a menace. He also ventured into novels, games, animation... The stories he created changed countless lives, leaving people unable to tear themselves away. But whether praised or condemned, his influence was undeniable... “He changed our lives and shaped the spi 0Votes65.7kRecs98.2kFans
- 34 Reborn in Japan as a God 重生日本当神明 Warning: This is anime-style material. Please enjoy it in the proper manner. Synopsis: The protagonist is a skilled martial artist who accidentally forms a golden core and, by chance, transmigrates into the body of a Japanese student. The longer he stays in that country, the more people he meets. He gets a girlfriend, and causes a huge commotion... Author’s gripe: This is the fifth version of the synopsis. I feel like dying. The title is silently shedding tears. Thanks: If you’ve made it through 0Votes130.7kRecs106.1kFans
- 35 Reborn in Japan, Renowned as a Sword Saint 重生日本之以剑称圣 This is the story of a very happy reborn person. There are no bitter grudges or golden fingers. Being reborn is the greatest stroke of luck he could ask for. 0Votes296.8kRecs170kFans
- 36 The Birth of a Filmmaker 一个电影人的诞生 An accident brings Chen Jialuo to a Hong Kong that is both familiar and strange, where he becomes one of the many frustrated directors of the Hong Kong New Wave. He breathes new life into martial arts films, revives the long-forgotten wuxia genre, and creates a cinematic legend of his own. Since ancient times, beauties have lamented their fading youth, while heroes have been denied the chance to grow old. Now that everything is starting anew, let us revisit those classic memories and discover th 0Votes29.4kRecs22.4kFans
- 37 Dragon Vein King 龙脉君王 The glory of antiquity has faded, and the radiant dawn shines across most of the continent. Knights have fallen into nobility, while mages no longer hide in the shadows. The old conflicts have passed, but new tensions are brewing. This is an age of great transformation, as well as an age full of hope. Advances in the arcane arts have opened the way to planar colonization, and the mighty tide of a grand era is surging forth. A visitor from another dimension brings a glimmer of dawn to this turbul 0Votes96.8kRecs47.4kFans
- 38 Restarting the Soaring Years 重启飞扬年代 Now in middle age, Wu Tao often wondered: if he could stand once more at the crossroads where fate was decided, he would choose a different path and begin a brilliant new life. Then one day, it really happened. Overnight, he was reborn in 1995, just as he was filling out his choices for high school. Faced with that lovely, smiling face, he eagerly made the choice he had dreamed of. Would the road ahead be smooth or strewn with brambles? There was only one way to find out. Come along with Wu Tao 0Votes99.9kRecs176.8kFans
- 39 My Name Is Yuanshi 洪荒之吾名元始 My name is Yuanshi, the beginning of a new era; My name is Yuanshi, master of the causes behind all outcomes; My name is Yuanshi, seeker of the source of all Dao; My name is Yuanshi, the beginning of all creation. Yuanshi Dream Demon, a great fiend of the Age of the End of the Dharma, failed to survive his tribulation. Carrying the primordial treasure Yuanshi Seal, he is reborn in the Primordial World and gradually carves out a Great Dao of Yuanshi all his own! 0Votes27kRecs24.1kFans
- 40 The Realm of Two Dimensions 二次元国度 When Xia You woke up, he discovered that he had transmigrated into a wondrous world. He had thought he could take it easy and start a new life, but he never expected one cute anime girl after another to come rushing at him… Ayase Aragaki: “If you don't want to be my brother, you might as well die!” Utaha Kasumigaoka: “My work is definitely going to be more interesting than yours!” Megumi Kato: “I knew it. Even though you're my desk mate, you still can't remember me.” Kurisu Makise: “I don't acce 0Votes105.8kRecs100kFans
- 41 Beyond the Bubble Era 飞越泡沫时代 A Japanese entertainment-industry novel. From talent agent to entertainment mogul, this is a story about dreams coming true. The author has already completed the million-word classic The Japanese Entertainment Mogul, so you can read with confidence. 22Votes721.2kRecs205.3kFans
- 42 My Girlfriend Is a Voice Actress 我的女友是声优 His soul transmigrates to an island nation. Though he has a System panel, he gets caught up in the minutiae of everyday life. “It’s getting cold.” A tender smile unlike any she had ever shown blossomed on the girl’s face. “No, it’s already spring, Murakami-kun.” 18Votes467.6kRecs366.5kFans
- 43 Star Martial Arts Connect to the Divine 星武通神 The Yuhe Galaxy is home to billions of species. Some plants drift through the void and devour battleships, while some colossal beasts, as large as mountain ranges, cross the sea of stars. There are insect races that stretch endlessly and obliterate everything, as well as adorable, harmless elves with wings on their backs. Humanity ventured out from Blue Star and established the Federation. By promoting ancient martial arts to improve physical fitness, humans adapted to the interstellar environme 0Votes110.1kRecs143.5kFans
- 44 The Throne of the Two-Dimensional World 二次元王座 Ji Kong wakes up to find that he has transmigrated into a world of his own making. It is a world made entirely of anime and manga. There are no online forums here, no Huaji Jun, and none of the many famous works from his former life. Here, Muse has yet to hold their First Live, Shiwaka Kasumigaoka has only just started planning her novel, Amagi Brilliant Park has no visitors, Ako Tamaki is a complete newbie playing an online game for the first time, Shiro hasn't transmigrated, and Kanade hasn't 0Votes209.4kRecs122.3kFans
- 45 Manga Artist System 漫画家系统 A shut-in protagonist transmigrates into the body of the cute girl Izumi Sagiri and discovers that the manga scene is dominated by Marvel and hot-blooded battle manga. It’s either Marvel or battle manga. There’s no Eromanga Sensei, A Certain Magical Index, A Certain Scientific Railgun, Fate, Food Wars!, or other hugely popular anime from his previous life. Just as the protagonist cries out that this world has no moe manga, the System appears, granting him perfect drawing skills and access to a d 0Votes45.2kRecs52.7kFans
- 46 Temporary Guardian 临时监护人 At the request of an old friend, the protagonist travels to Japan to look after a thirteen-year-old girl! The girl is difficult, prickly, and anything but likable, but this should still be an easy job. He's only watching a kid for a month. How hard can it be? But as one strange thing after another happens, the protagonist never expects that simply acting as a temporary guardian will entangle him in a great catastrophe that took place 65 million years ago. Life really is full of surprises! Discus 0Votes79.3kRecs65.6kFans
- 47 Leisurely Days in the Two-Dimensional World 二次元之悠闲 Ye Su transmigrates to a wondrous world of anime. This time, he has many choices and many paths before him. But he doesn’t want to fight for too much or rush ahead. He just wants to follow his interests and spend some carefree years with the people who matter to him (his harem). … 0Votes121.9kRecs206.2kFans
- 48 An Ordinary Superhero 平凡的超级英雄 My new book, The Ancient Dragon Heroes: Blade Cuts Heaven and Earth, Men Decide Fortune and Misfortune, is now underway. Charles is an easygoing man who, after transmigrating into Marvel, runs a little shop and carries on taking life as it comes. Nick: This world needs more heroes. Charles casually hands him a pair of tactical goggles. “They’re 10 million at full price. I’ll give you a twenty percent discount, so 9 million will do. How many heroes do you need?” 0Votes56.4kRecs74.9kFans
- 49 Conquering Another World Through Culture 文化征服异界 After transmigrating to another world, Harvey discovers that it is gradually entering the Age of Electricity. Magic is fading and being forgotten. To save the magical world, Harvey, who has transmigrated as the heir to a family of mages, decides to step forward and become a... novelist, film director, game designer, animation director, and, most importantly, the idol of the magical world. Illusion magic! Card projections are easy to create. My uncle is the incarnation of your mother! Come forth, 0Votes58.3kRecs32kFans
- 50 The All-Purpose Little Veterinarian 万能小兽医 Lin Fei, a young veterinarian, obtains a treasure that lets him understand animals. His life is changed overnight. The goofy husky: “Woof, woof! Let me out! I don't want to be single anymore. I want to go chase girls.” The nurse: “Hey, husky, don't run! You haven't had your shot today!” The old turtle fortune-teller: “I divined with my shell. This young lady is in for bad luck.” Lin Fei: “...” 0Votes46.9kRecs52.1kFans
