Novels like I’m Done Being an Onmyoji
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as I’m Done Being an Onmyoji, best match first.
- 1 Splendid Farmstead 锦绣农门 After her family fell apart, A Xiu became the daughter-in-law of a farming family. The pampered young lady of the past now wielded a cleaver and picked up a needle and thread. At home, she looked after her parents-in-law; outside, she sent her husband to school, the very picture of a virtuous wife. Years later, Song Tian weathered many ups and downs, rose to the highest ranks of government, and became a prime minister. The stories of those early days became a beloved tale. People were curious 0Votes18.5kRecs7.4kFans
- 2 Morning Blossoms, Evening Meals 朝花夕食 Lin Yu'an, a food vlogger with a million followers, transmigrates! She transmigrates into an unfinished fantasy novel she once read, becoming a nameless cannon-fodder character. And it’s ten years earlier than the story’s timeline! Even in an ancient era where supplies are scarce, she’s determined to eat and drink well! Just as she’s settling into a comfortable life, she discovers that she actually has a role in the story: she’s the doomed childhood sweetheart of the book’s biggest villain… (The 0Votes122.4kRecs4.9kFans
- 3 That's How You Become a Superstar 这就是套路巨星 It’s 2003, the best of times and the worst of times! The strange, surging tide from the internet has yet to sweep in. TV dramas haven’t been hijacked by traffic-chasing young stars, and the film industry is still in its infancy. With help from the All-Purpose Cliché System, Xu Jin, an extra who has spent two years scraping by at Hengdian World Studios, begins his rise to the top with Liu Jinyuan in Chinese Paladin! Keywords: sweet romance, celebrities, laid-back daily life, one female lead 0Votes17.8kRecs25.3kFans
- 4 The Phoenix Cloud Returns 凤云归 After transmigrating, she wields her embroidery skills to stitch the whole realm into splendor! “Empress! Embroider a dragon robe for Me!” “Sure! Fifty thousand taels!” “Deal!” “In gold!” Ling Su gave the man beside her a teasing smile. “The Empress isn’t greedy at all!” “Mm, I’ve always been... Ah!” “Empress, you should give Me a few more princesses!” Ling Su thought that if she could live like this forever, whether she ever returned to the modern world might not matter so much after all! The a 0Votes257.7kRecs6.9kFans
- 5 My Empress Is Causing Trouble Again 我家皇后又作妖 Yu Rong'an was born blessed, destined to be an empress! But someone stole her destiny! She swears to reclaim it, collect what she's owed, turn the whole game board upside down, and finally become an empress again! But a certain young master reclines among the flowers with a laugh. “You love making trouble, and I love stirring things up. We're clearly a match made in he 0Votes163.2kRecs14.8kFans
- 6 Pokemon: Undercover Work Is No Easy Job 精灵之卧底难当 While researching artistic films, the aspiring young man Amamiya accidentally transmigrated to the Pokémon World. What the hell, I can see through things now! That means I can... Wait, why do I only see a skeleton when I look at a pretty girl...? Boss: In view of your X-ray vision, we’ve decided to send you undercover to Team Magma. Maxie: Thanks for joining our organization. Given your X-ray vision, we’ve decided to send you undercover to Team Aqua. Archie: Thanks for joining our organization. 0Votes9kRecs23.4kFans
- 7 Cherishing Xing 宠杏 Chu Jiaoxing transmigrates, never imagining that the family heirloom her clan has guarded for a thousand years would be intricately connected to her fiancé. Just as the secret is about to be revealed, he breaks off their engagement! Only later does she learn that none of the strange events around her were accidents. Even her transmigration was part of a plan... (P.S. The companion novel, This Crown Princess Isn’t Worth Being, is complete~) 0Votes493.1kRecs98kFans
- 8 Fortune Turns with Food in the Nineties 九零食来运转 New fictional historical romance, "Morning Blossoms, Evening Meals". Looking forward to meeting you again! Reborn at seventeen, the year of her college entrance exams, Chen Mo decides to make up for her regrets and treasure this rare opportunity! At a private dining restaurant. Chen Mo: “No sneaking bites! This dish, Love Bound for a Lifetime, is something I specially made for a customer to use when confessing their love!” Someone takes a bite. “This is just celery salad.” Three seconds later, t 0Votes98.1kRecs5.2kFans
- 9 Master of the Household 掌贵 Zhu Si thought up ninety-nine ways to conquer Si Niang. Si Niang thought up ninety-nine ways to destroy Zhu Si. As the two armies faced off, someone watched from the sidelines. Wait, how could he just stand by and watch? Someone: Come on, Zhu the Scumbag Si, show me your ninety-nine tricks. I only need one move. Let’s see whose fists hit harder! 0Votes214kRecs52.7kFans
- 10 The Great Physician 大良医 ER doctor Zhou Heng transmigrates into ancient times. Where's the old man with the white beard who's supposed to come with the package? The library? The ring dimension and supply warehouse? He has nothing from the start, not even a dog, and he's instantly saddled with a mountain of debt… How is he supposed to manage? “Wait, don't do anything rash. I'll repay the debt. How about we find something to eat first, fil 0Votes414.6kRecs353.2kFans
- 11 Tokyo Mysteries 东京神秘事件簿 A boy awakens memories of his past life. Magatama are scattered across Tokyo. One mysterious incident after another unfolds. Dusk is the hour when demons appear. But demons aren’t always evil, and the evening glow is beautiful too! P.S. This is just the ordinary daily life of an ordinary high school student. There won’t be much fighting, nor anything particularly thrilling or terrifying. That’s all, so please don’t expect too much. 0Votes32.7kRecs32.8kFans
- 12 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
- 13 The Pokemon Youngster in Shorts 精灵之短裤小子 New book: Pokémon: The Commoner Trainer. Please check it out! A Rattata suddenly darted out from a hollow tree stump covered in moss. Its soft, glossy purple fur quivered as it twitched its whiskers and bared its sharp incisors at Liangren, squeaking defiantly. The Rattata took up a fighting stance. Its little body crouched low like a predator ready to pounce, and beneath its sleek coat, the lovely curves of its waist and hindquarters revealed its wild beauty. “Pidgey, prepare for battle!” By 0Votes103.6kRecs103.3kFans
- 14 Within Range, Everything Is Truth 射程之内遍地真理 “I’ve got a question.” “?” “Most supernatural beings fear sunlight, and sunlight is produced by nuclear fusion of hydrogen inside the sun.” “??” “The sun runs on nuclear fusion, and so does a hydrogen bomb. If I set one off, could the resulting radiation have the same effect and wipe out supernatural beings?” “???” This is simply the story of a Chinese student in Tokyo casually and cheerfully exorcising spirits. This book contains plenty of firepower inadequacy anxiety, cross-server conversation 0Votes130.8kRecs250.9kFans
- 15 Speaking for the Dead 为死者代言 Forensic pathologist Zhou Hai takes you inside murder scenes full of mysteries, to investigate strange cases where truth and lies are hard to distinguish, and uncover the true nature of humanity, where good and evil intertwine. Conspiracies! Pursuits! Questions! One bizarre case after another unfolds. Are you ready? 0Votes157.6kRecs124.4kFans
- 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 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
- 18 I'm a Monk in Tokyo 我在东京当和尚 Reborn in Tokyo, Japan, he becomes a trainee monk at a temple. Bai Shixiu only wants to study, chant sutras, learn, improve himself, and spread positive energy. But his peaceful daily life is constantly disrupted by monsters and spirits. With no other choice, Bai Shixiu rolls up his sleeves and picks up his monk's staff... “Benefactor, it's time to move on!” Book club: 659287099 0Votes375.1kRecs412.7kFans
- 19 EN Pokémon: The Sandstorm King 精灵之沙暴天王 "Cerulean Gym, Saffron Gym, and Cinnabar Gym have long neglected their proper duties and received poor performance reviews. They failed the year-end assessment and will have their Gym qualifications revoked!" "The Hoenn Region's Elite Four member is challenging me? No time! I still have to go to Mt. Moon to take down Team Rocket." Kyohei, the Sandstorm Elite Four member of the Kanto Region, in the legendary story o 0Votes145.8kRecs84.2kFans
- 20 A Great Adventure in the Wuxia World 武侠江湖大冒险 Ask the jianghu: Where is the jianghu? Look back, and you'll find yourself already in it. Ten years of lamplight through rainy jianghu nights: just a nostalgic journey through a world of martial heroes... 0Votes247.2kRecs236.3kFans
- 21 I Teach Swordsmanship in Tokyo 我在东京教剑道 He transmigrates to Tokyo's Katsushika Ward in 1980 and inherits a dojo. His parents are dead, he has a younger sister and a house, but his savings are almost gone and he has no students. What should he do? Help, answers needed urgently. Forget it. He'll just enjoy himself. Face the wind! 0Votes878.1kRecs829.2kFans
- 22 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
- 23 EN I Can Extract Proficiency 我能提取熟练度 Special skill: Corpse Burial. By laying the bodies of BOSSes to rest, you can gain proficiency in the martial arts they knew in life! Lay a Mount Tai Sect elder’s body to rest and obtain Swordsmanship Insights, adding 5,000 points of sword skill proficiency! Lay a notorious bandit’s body to rest and obtain Lightness Skill Insights, adding 1,500 points of inner power proficiency! Lay a Qingcheng Sect leader’s body to rest and obtain Inner Power Insights and Hidden Weapon Insights… … From then on, 3Votes871.5kRecs876.3kFans
- 24 This Japanese Tale Isn't So Cold 这个日式物语不太冷 There was a full-length mirror in front of Bai Fan. The Bai Fan in the mirror was grinning broadly at him. It was very strange: because he was not smiling at all. Under Bai Fan's gaze, his reflection's mouth stretched all the way to the base of his neck. Even the usually composed Bai Fan showed a hint of astonishment. As he watched the other version of himself open a gaping, blood-filled maw toward his head, Bai Fan slowly raised the phone in his hand: Click. He held up a V-sign and took a pictu 0Votes447.1kRecs410.6kFans
- 25 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
- 26 Detective Conan: I'm Not a Snake Spirit 柯南之我不是蛇精病 After transmigrating into the world of Detective Conan, Chi Feichi was sent to the hospital. Tuesday. Doctor: “What day is tomorrow?” Chi Feichi: “Wednesday.” Doctor: “Ahem, tomorrow is Friday.” Chi Feichi: “...” August 21. Doctor: “What date is tomorrow?” Chi Feichi: “August 22.” Doctor: “Ahem, tomorrow is January 1.” Chi Feichi: “...” When everyone believes that the distorted timeline is correct, and one person cannot recognize it as such or fit in, that person is an outsider, a patient! Once 39Votes2MRecs962.4kFans
- 27 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
- 28 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
- 29 Gene of Department 13 in Radiant City 璀璨城13科的吉恩 Crime in the sunlight, riddles in the night. This is a strange and dazzling cyberpunk world… In 2276, the population of the futuristic city of Brilliant City has exploded. Human lifespans are longer, supplies are scarce, food is poisonous, social classes are entrenched, and having children is difficult. Crisis lurks in every corner of the city. In the midst of it all, the enigmatic Thirteenth Division and Ji En navigate a tangle of competing forces, forging order in the city… 0Votes653.6kRecs446.2kFans
- 30 My Girlfriend is Evil Woman 我的女友是恶女 After an unfortunate accident took his life, the soul of Bei Xiu transmigrated into the body of a Japanese high school student and was forced to begin his studies in Japan. After careful consideration, he decided to aim high in this new life. Have fun? No, study! Fall in love? No, study! His goal was to get into a top university, and nobody was going to stop him! 15Votes1.2MRecs638.6kFans
- 31 EN Pokémon Master 精灵掌门人 … Why are there spirit battles on exams? Why do spirits attack me when I go outside? Can someone tell me what happened to Earth...? Don't touch me! I won't take my medicine. I'm not crazy! After accepting the reality of it all... Fang Yuan set his sights on becoming an excellent Trainer. “Now this is the life.” 18Votes2.8MRecs1.4MFans
- 32 EN The Non-Human Gene Integrator 非人类基因统合体 The cold and ruthless lich, the giant wyrm stirring up trouble, the tailed beast with limitless energy, the endlessly evolving insect swarm, the alien race with enhanced brainpower. As long as it isn’t human, Lan Mu asks: what kind of monster hasn’t he turned into? From myths and legends to movies, games, novels, and anime, nonhuman monsters are all potential transformations for Lan Mu. On Earth, he can be the progenitor of vampires, pretend to be an alien visitor, become a real sea monster, or 2Votes304.6kRecs572.9kFans
- 33 EN This Game Is Too Realistic 这游戏也太真实了 This game is way too realistic! Hauling bricks, running errands, picking up trash, delivering packages... At most, a company can make you experience the hardships of working 996. Here, you can experience 007 on super speed. All right, enough talk. The great Administrator has called me to haul bricks. The Administrator says that as long as we work hard and offer up our livers, next month he can get himself another brand-new set of power armor. Then he’ll take us to explore a whole new map, where 467Votes4.9MRecs9.4MFans
- 34 EN Life-Sim Culinary Game 生活系游戏 [A poorly presented plate of kung pao chicken] Jiang Feng’s life was turned upside down the moment he accidentally discovered that he could see notes attached to the dishes his dad cooked. … 1. This game offers a high degree of freedom. Explore at your own discretion. 2. This game will not interfere with any of your choices. Do your best to unlock achievements. 3. All explanations are the property of the game. 44Votes2.6MRecs1.4MFans
- 35 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
- 36 EN The Infinite Fun of Little Worlds 小世界其乐无穷 The extraordinary shattered the world’s silence, and the course of technological progress took a turn. As humanity searched for a path to evolution in the darkness, I became its pioneer. This is the story of a player messing with the world. Small worlds are endlessly entertaining. 12Votes1.3MRecs1.2MFans
- 37 Reborn in Japan as a God of Cooking 重生日本当厨神 After making a reckless grand vow that he'd rather eat himself to death than stop enjoying good food, Xia Yu arrives in a world of Food Wars! completely unfamiliar to him. What? A God of Cookery training program? "You have to satisfy more than just ordinary human appetites. There are all kinds of demons and monsters out there, and a hundred ghosts roaming the night. Win them over with f 0Votes1.5MRecs479.6kFans
- 38 Shrouding the Heavens 遮天 The Shrouding the Heavens animated series airs every Wednesday at 10:00 on Tencent Video. VIP members can watch two episodes early. Ye Fan, the Empress, Wushi, and others will appear before you in three dimensions. Come watch! Deep in a universe where cold and darkness coexist, nine enormous dragon corpses pull an ancient bronze coffin through eternity. This is an astonishing image captured by a space probe in the desolate universe. Did the Nine Dragons Pulling a Coffin return to ancient times, 594Votes6.3MRecs18.2MFans
- 39 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
- 40 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
- 41 The Grandmaster of Martial Arts 武道宗师 Here, martial arts are no longer an ethereal legend but a tangible tradition. After weathering its clash with technology, martial arts have become fully integrated into society, giving rise to all kinds of competitions. There may be no clear winner in literature, but in martial arts, there can only be one champion! After inheriting a lineage from one of the major martial arts schools, now on the brink of extinction, Lou Cheng takes one step at a time toward his childhood dream and the glory in h 22Votes5.8MRecs1.2MFans
- 42 EN The Legendary Mechanic 超神机械师 Han Xiao, a veteran power-leveling player in Stellar Sea, was thrown into the transmigration crowd by a mysterious force from the East, or rather, from a certain otaku. With a player interface in tow, he became an NPC and returned to the days before Stellar Sea's open beta. He resolutely chose the highest-difficulty class: Mechanic. Warships sail in formation across the stars, star-powered mechs twist through the heavens like dragons, psychic cannons lay waste to worlds, and an endless mechanica 434Votes9.2MRecs5.5MFans
- 43 Spare Me, Great Lord! 大王饶命 A car accident changes high school student Lu Shu’s life. When the age of spiritual qi revival arrives, he’s determined to lead the way. Survival of the fittest. The victor rules. … 152Votes11.6MRecs5.4MFans
