Novels like Reborn in Japan to Make It in Entertainment
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- 1 The Rising Tide of Japanese Entertainment 日娱之逆流 “Kitano, you’ve done an excellent job. Without you, the future of Japanese cinema would be shrouded in chaos. I hope you’ll remember the trust I’ve placed in you and continue to carry on the traditions of Japanese film...” The dying old man in the hospital bed crossed out the first two characters, then carefully wrote “Kawahiro” with his trembling hand. 0Votes3.4kRecs3.2kFans
- 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 The Devilish Agent of Akihabara 秋叶原之魔鬼经纪人 AKB48, a legend in the entertainment industry. General elections, rock-paper-scissors tournaments, the Kohaku Uta Gassen, graduations... A man who should never have existed in this world, a group of girls full of hopes for the future, and a legend woven from tears and sweat! 0Votes12.4kRecs6.5kFans
- 4 Reborn: Songs of the Slope 重生之坂道之诗 The protagonist, a programmer and hardcore super-idol fan in his previous life, is kicked by fate into another world and becomes his favorite idol. Is this a destined disaster, or the beginning of an extraordinary stroke of luck? But he'll get another chance to choose. When he returns as a king, his ambitions have changed. He'll build the strongest idol group in the country and create the world's most famous idols. Play the fool to catch the tiger, or overwhelm everyone with a kingly aura? He ca 0Votes38.8kRecs9kFans
- 5 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
- 6 Nogizaka's Wonderful Daily Life 乃木坂的奇妙日常 Standing before you now is: the Black Stone Summoner, the number one sister-in-law trapper, author of The Collection of Birds, top anti-Minami, master of flower arrangements, Osaka girl slayer, Nogizaka’s Second Hokage, deputy leader of the Amazing Cult, Kamen Rider who loves soba noodles, trusted friend to the elderly, the real Bear Grylls, director of the Nogizaka Zoo, fourth member of the Hot Springs Group, remedial teacher for idiots, savior of the Under members, the comforting little cotton 0Votes105.4kRecs12.8kFans
- 7 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
- 8 A Novelist in Japanese Showbiz 日娱小说家 Ye Xiao transmigrates to Japan in 2012 and discovers that this world has no Keigo Higashino. From then on, his life becomes a cheat-like success story. 0Votes49.1kRecs30.2kFans
- 9 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
- 10 Conquering Japanese Entertainment 一统日娱 Actors and singers, athletes and comedians, idols and livestreamers… Japan's entertainment industry is a vast, strange, insular, and complicated ecosystem. Actors and singers can only live on through their work; someone else holds the reins at the TV stations. Late-night shows and big-name entertainers can sometimes make you exclaim, “That's insane!” and at other times fill you with awe. Idols and gravure models draw countless young women with dreams into this enormous melting pot. Even a forei 0Votes201.7kRecs87.9kFans
- 11 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
- 12 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
- 13 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
- 14 I Draw Manga in Japan 我在东瀛画漫画 Reborn in a parallel Japan, he becomes a manga artist who has been blacklisted. Fortunately, this world’s anime and manga entertainment industry is very backward, and he has a System with him. To enjoy a happy life of collecting royalties and living off them, he has no choice but to start by drawing doujinshi. 0Votes76.4kRecs44.4kFans
- 15 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
- 16 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
- 17 A Survival Guide to the Marvel Universe 美漫生存指南 Gao Fei is stuck in the Marvel Universe, with no way out. The only way to force his exit is to die. But the damned System won't let Gao Fei get himself killed for no reason. He can only make a heroic sacrifice for justice! And so, an immortal weirdo who picks fights with villains has appeared in the Marvel Universe! “Loki, you're too weak!” “Chitauri, fire at me!” “Dormammu, I'm here to get myself killed!” “Thanos, hurry up and snap your fingers!” 0Votes171.4kRecs361.7kFans
- 18 One Piece: The Fire Dragon's Roar 海贼之火龙咆哮 It’s the Great Pirate Era. Ships race across the Grand Line, and powerful figures rise on every side. A man who ate the Dragon-Dragon Fruit, a rebel of the Charlotte Family, begins his legend! “If you think you can kill me, then come and try! If I die here, it’ll only prove that I’m nothing special!” “S-sweets? Who likes sweets? I’m not obsessed with them... Sweets.. 0Votes103.2kRecs145.6kFans
- 19 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
- 20 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
- 21 Tokyo Police Files 东京警事 Police detective Lin Xiu died in the line of duty and transmigrated into the body of a Japanese police officer named Lin Xiuyi. Thus began his career enforcing the law in a foreign country. 0Votes414kRecs226.5kFans
- 22 Reincarnator in the Martial Arts World 武侠世界轮回者 My new book, "Swordsmanship Across the Heavens", is now available. I hope you’ll add it to your favorites, leave a comment, and show your support. Yun Shan will do his utmost to write a great story and repay you all. Many thanks. 0Votes284.9kRecs253.1kFans
- 23 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
- 24 Reborn in Tokyo with Naruto 带着火影重生日本东京 New book: Releasing Pokemon in Tokyo In this world, I alone wield the supernatural, and I make a spectacle of myself before others. The story of a supernatural being reborn in Tokyo, Japan. Everything is about staying alive! Kind at heart, decisive in action, and willing to do whatever it takes to reach my goals. Not a long-running fanfic, and not aimed at otaku. Also known as I Pretend to Be a Ghost in the Island Nation, It Doesn't Matter If You Haven't Read Naruto, and What Does This 0Votes566kRecs351.7kFans
- 25 The Literary Superstar 文艺大明星 Reborn in another world, he sets out to become the godfather of science fiction. From the Galaxy Award to the Nebula Award, from The Martian to The Three-Body Problem, from the Foundation series to A Stroll Through the Galaxy, he creates the Three Laws of Robotics and establishes the Dark Forest theory. The literary young man Lin Han sparks a science fiction craze. 0Votes267.3kRecs223.2kFans
- 26 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
- 27 Making It as a Writer in Another World 混在异界当作家 He transmigrated, and somehow even brought the Writer’s Assistant app with him. Feeling completely ripped off, Du Chen can only return to his old profession and become a writer in another world. But even in his wildest dreams, he never imagined his work would become a sensation across the entire otherworld. A group of Daoist priests revere the Dao De Jing as a sacred classic, crying and begging Du Chen to expound on the Great Dao and honor him as their Dao Ancestor. A group of monks treat the He 0Votes185.2kRecs110.7kFans
- 28 A Great Angel from the Start 开局一个大天使 Wang Daliang is a fourth-year student about to graduate, and his greatest hobby is playing all kinds of games. But just as he was about to leave campus, one sweltering summer night when he woke up after being bitten by mosquitoes, he suddenly discovered a huge secret about his roommate. His roommate had actually been reborn... Highlight: Heroes of Might and Magic elements Best part: A lucky reborn player effortlessly crushes the other reborn players 3Votes463.3kRecs308kFans
- 29 I Am the President of a Virtual Reality Game Company 我是虚拟现实游戏公司总裁 During an interview with reporters from around the world, Li Ang spoke freely: “When I’m out of money, of course I have to make something. If I don’t, I won’t have any money to spend.” “Getting financing? No way. I’ll never do that in this lifetime.” “I don’t know how to go public and cash out, so I can only make this stuff (games) to scrape by. That’s how it is.” “Today’s players are all talented, and they’re so nice to talk to. I love making games for them.” “Going to the game forums feels jus 0Votes274.3kRecs184.3kFans
- 30 The Undisputed Number One 绝对一番 “Always be number one” means “fight for first place forever and never give up”! After transmigrating to Japan just as its bubble economy collapses and the country enters a severe recession, Lu Zhishou takes a look at his empty wallet, next month’s rent bill, and transmigration perks. He promptly heads for a TV station and begins his quest to claim the top spot. He also finds the woman of his dreams. He makes plans, enlists accomplices, and doggedly pursues her, but the outcome... Disclaimer: Thi 10Votes2.6MRecs736kFans
- 31 The Best Movie Star 最佳影星 I want to roll around in piles of cash! I want to become a Hollywood superstar! 0Votes816.2kRecs249.5kFans
- 32 EN The Rejuvenating Uzumaki 火影之活久见 You wouldn’t believe it if I told you, but I founded Konoha and raised the Uzumaki Clan. Oh, wait. I guess it’s called the Land of Whirlpools now. 0Votes535.4kRecs542.6kFans
- 33 A Literary Life 文艺生活 There are two great pitfalls in life: living for others to see, and watching how others live. To avoid falling into them, you have to live as your true self. This is the story of an artsy young man running wild in a parallel world. 0Votes539.2kRecs307.6kFans
- 34 Running Into My Life 跑出我人生 Back in his teenage years, Su Zu gets a System and sets out on the path of competitive sports he once dreamed of pursuing. New reader group: 666-502-656 2Votes487.2kRecs340kFans
- 35 EN A Top-Rank Scholar of Humble Birth 上品寒士 A seasoned modern-day backpacker transmigrates to the Eastern Jin dynasty, inhabiting the body of Chen Caozhi, a poor young man. His family’s farmland is about to be seized, and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law is being forced to remarry. How can Chen Caozhi overcome prejudice against his low-born status and change his fate, while protecting the interests of himself and his clan? Watch as this young man rises step by step through the rigid hierarchy of the Nine-Rank Official System, befriends 30Votes785.5kRecs822.7kFans
- 36 Mad Detective 狂探 An irreverent little punk unexpectedly transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a homicide detective. A bizarre Adventure System helps him crack one strange case after another, turning him into a flamboyant, larger-than-life master detective! A Lao Kuang production: reliable quality, no tricks, fair to readers young and old. The manga adaptation of Mad Detective is now available. 5Votes6.2MRecs969.2kFans
- 37 EN The Night Watchman of Dafeng 大奉打更人 The physical edition of The Gongsman of Great Feng, Volume One, is now available across all major platforms, including Tmall, Dangdang, and JD.com, as well as in bookstores nationwide. In this world, there are Confucians, Daoists, Buddhists, demons, and sorcerers. Xu Qi'an, a graduate of the police academy, awakens to find himself in prison, with exile to the frontier awaiting him in three days… At first, all he wants is to protect himself and, in this society without human rights, become 313Votes9.7MRecs19.8MFans
- 38 EN The Top Student's Black Tech System 学霸的黑科技系统 “System, can I exchange points for money?” “No.” “Damn, then what use are you to me?” “I can make you a top student.” - From mathematical conjectures to controlled nuclear fusion, from a single blackboard to the boundless starry sky. This is a story about a top student. 31Votes6.6MRecs3MFans
- 39 EN The Ultimate Boss System 最强boss系统 What is the martial world? Is it dominating all under heaven and ruling an age, or making enemies of everyone and stirring up the winds of change? Reborn into a new life with the strongest Boss System, Su Xin can obtain the techniques and martial skills of every Boss from the martial arts worlds of his previous life. “My name is Su Xin. I always keep my word.” 7Votes1.3MRecs1.1MFans
- 40 I Want to Be Emperor 我要做皇帝 By the Mandate of Heaven, may the dynasty endure forever. I have drawn on the hard-won achievements of three generations and invoked the great cause of all under Heaven. With a three-foot sword in hand, I shall become ruler of all the world. The head of the Wiman king of Joseon now hangs above the northern gate of the Han capital. The Zhao rulers of Nanyue have surrendered their lands and submitted to the empire. The Central Empire, the Celestial Empire above all nations, is about to take shape. 0Votes1.4MRecs739.6kFans
- 41 Transmigrating Through the World of Fantasy 幻想世界大穿越 When fantasy becomes reality, can a young man from China set foot on the path to godhood? Chen Ang has the power to transmigrate, traveling through worlds of fantasy. In Limitless, he gains superhuman intelligence. In Lucy, he glimpses the secrets of becoming a god. Starting with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, he practices internal martial arts and evolves. In Anaconda, he obtains the key to immortality. Super-soldier serum, Extremis, the X-gene, spider genes, lizard formula… The road to godhood t 18Votes1.5MRecs1.1MFans
- 42 This Monk Wants to Return to Secular Life 老衲要还俗 The myriad faces of humanity and countless divine powers amount to nothing more than a mountain, a temple, and a monk. My new book, The Rabbit Must Die, starts updating on June 1. If you enjoy Huang Liang’s work, check it out! 0Votes1.1MRecs1.1MFans
- 43 The Reborn Perfect Era 重生完美时代 Li Mu, a veteran programmer, was kicked by fate back to the eve of the 2001 college entrance exams. Delighted, he brushed himself off and set out on a path destined for greatness. Given a second chance at life, Li Mu has ambitions of his own. Making money is only the beginner’s stage of greatness. As for gracing the cover of Time, dominating the IT industry, and making it onto the Forbes list, those barely count as the intermediate stage of life. So what does the highest level of greatness look 0Votes4.1MRecs1.8MFans
- 44 EN My House of Horrors 我有一座冒险屋 [A reprint of the simplified Chinese edition of this book will soon be published by Motie Publishing House] Chen Ge inherited an adventure house left behind by his missing parents. Business was dismal, until a phone he stumbled upon while tidying the place changed everything. Complete the different-difficulty tasks assigned by the phone each day, and the adventure house can be repaired or even expanded! So Chen Ge began exploring forbidden zones across the country to gather material, incorporati 646Votes7MRecs5.1MFans
- 45 EN The Record of Unusual Creatures 异常生物见闻录 Hao Ren is a good man, just as his name suggests. His ideal life is to get by in peace, renting out a modest home and making enough to live on without ever getting rich. At least, that was the plan before a bunch of lunatic creatures moved into his house. A remote, dilapidated mansion, a bunch of abnormal nonhuman creatures, and an employment contract from “the gods.” Put those three things together, and Hao Ren becomes the busiest landlord and most capable babysitter in the world. And so begins 116Votes6.1MRecs2.6MFans
- 46 My 1979 我的1979 When you wake up, you’re back in that era. Facing the past once more, can you guess how it will end… 12Votes6.7MRecs2.2MFans
- 47 The Matrilocal Husband 赘婿 In the final years of the Wu Dynasty, the age was turbulent and the realm was in chaos. Jin and Liao faced off against each other, the situation was unstable, and after a century of humiliation, the first faint glimmer of dawn signaling its end had finally appeared. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wuqimai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamuka, Chilawen, Mukhuali, Bo'erhu, Bo'ersu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Gang, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, and Zhang Bangchang: loyal ministers and treacherous 438Votes13.5MRecs5.1MFans
- 48 EN Lord of Mysteries 诡秘之主 Amid the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I awoke from the mysteries and opened my eyes to see this world: Guns, cannons, battleships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, Sealed Artifacts... Light still shines, and the mysterious has never left. This is the legend of th 11kVotes37.4MRecs37.6MFans
- 49 Thriller Paradise 惊悚乐园 This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a race in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a wager with ghosts and gods… The struggle of data, the salvation of humanity… In that virtual world connected to reality, consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, cast away your fear. Cast away your selfish distractions, questions, and distrust… Liberate your mind. Welcome to the Thriller Paradise. The physical edition of “Thril 386Votes4.2MRecs3.5MFans
- 50 EN Cultivation Chat Group (The Daily Life of a Chat Group) 修真聊天群（聊天群的日常生活） One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a chat group for veteran sufferers of immortal-cultivation chuunibyou. Everyone in the group addressed one another as fellow Daoists, and their profile names were all things like Palace Master, Cave Master, Perfected One, and Celestial Master. Even the group owner's lost pet dog was described as a great demon hound that had run away from home. All day long, they chatted about alchemy, exploring secret realms, cultivation experiences, and such. Then one 170Votes17.6MRecs15.7MFans
