Novels like The Shogi Saint’s Job
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Shogi Saint’s Job, best match first.
- 1 I'm Really Not a Role Player 我真不是角色球员 The best role player, the perfect piece of the puzzle, the ideal sidekick, the ultimate supporting player... “Dead Weight,” “Sixth Man on a Championship Team,” “The Luck Theory,” “The Ultimate Bandwagoner”... Li Ke: “All right, I'll come clean. I'm really not!” 0Votes67.5kRecs93.4kFans
- 2 I’m Really Not an Unspeakable Horror 我真不是不可名状 New book: From Priest to Cthulhu Transmigrated to Tokyo, he finds himself at an altar. Aono isn’t panicking. When you gaze at the indescribable, the indescribable gazes back at you. The indescribable looks at Aono. He licks his lips and opens his mouth… Aono: “Sure, I eat monsters, raise ghosts, and keep followers around me. Some people go insane just from seeing me, but I’m really not indescribable.” 0Votes31kRecs140.6kFans
- 3 The Pokemon Detective Casebook 宝可梦侦探事件簿 Even the fairytale-like world of Pokemon is rife with violence and lies. Battles can’t solve everything. Only logic and reason can pierce the haze shrouding the truth. In Unova, where ideals and reality meet, a secretive cult is busy crowning a new king; criminals use Pokemon battles as a cover for their crimes; a Trainer in a locked room is mysteriously killed by their own signature move; seven Trainers with no quarrel among them begin slaughtering one another on a deserted island; and a luxuri 61Votes77kRecs97kFans
- 4 An Unromantic Fantasy World 不浪漫奇幻世界 In Brika City, rules always come first. Dwarves may drink no more than 100 ml of alcohol a day; Werewolves may not go out after eleven at night; Ratfolk should get vaccinated once a week; Druids must obtain approval before planting trees; Every weapon owned by a warrior must be registered; Brika City is a microcosm of the unromantic fantasy world where Ryan has arrived. 0Votes46kRecs62.5kFans
- 5 Add One More, I’m Not Very Good at This 加一个，我不太会打 At the turn of the century, the OK combination swept all before them, the Pistons' blue-collar squad was invincible, the Spurs won every odd-numbered year, and the Suns played fast-paced basketball. The basketball world was a hundred schools of thought contending. Li Ang smiled faintly and looked at all the big brothers: "Mind if I join? I'm not very good at playing~" It's just that this kind of "playing" is a little improper... 3Votes231.1kRecs577.2kFans
- 6 EN Ping-Pong Life 乒乓人生 I’ll write a semi-overpowered story that sticks as closely as possible to realistic details. Even if you don’t know table tennis, feel free to give it a look. This book is fairly easy to follow. In the past, Wang Chao was in poor health and couldn’t compete, so all he could do was coach others to win championships. Now Wang Chao has a gifted physique, and at last he can compete himself. He’ll crush the best players in this parallel world, become the big bad, take 0Votes47.8kRecs117kFans
- 7 The Cultivating Programmer 码农修真 Zhang Deming transmigrates with an editing panel, but his golden finger says it has no functions at all. He'll have to code everything himself! When his golden finger activates, he sees familiar code: if(){Rainmaking Spell succeeds}else{Spell fails} Zhang Deming lets out a sigh of relief. As a veteran programmer who worked himself to death at his desk from overtime, he figures that if you give him an editor, he can code himself a whole world. No System 0Votes163.6kRecs376.2kFans
- 8 The Great Jianghu: The Trending Hero 大江湖之热点大侠 Thirty-three years ago, Yang Dingtian, leader of the Ming Cult, died, and the Ming Cult began to decline. Thirty years ago, the Persian Sacred Fire Cult entered the Central Plains, split from the Ming Cult, and established the Sun Moon Holy Cult. Twenty-eight years ago, the Exquisite Chess Game at Drum Mountain was first initiated. Twenty-five years ago, during the Sword and Qi dispute of the Mount Hua Sect, Qi Sect leader Mu Renqing defeated more than ten experts of the Sword Sect before withdr 0Votes187.5kRecs154.9kFans
- 9 The Young Eagle’s Glory 雏鹰的荣耀 On the day disaster struck at Waterloo, a transmigrator arrived in this world and became its unfortunate heir. He will change the course of fate and history, break free of his cage and overcome every obstacle, ultimately ascending the throne as Napoleon II. What drives him is not his father's name, but a glory that belongs to him alone! 0Votes289.2kRecs243.3kFans
- 10 The Girl in Front of Me Is Actually My Biggest Hater 前桌女生竟是我的头号黑粉 A man who wrote 13 novels and abandoned every single one of them gets caught by a female reader in real life! She may have a wonderfully effective way of demanding updates, (and a downright horrifying way of forcing them) but an ordinary author still has only a 0.024% chance of becoming a professional writer. Putting your life on hold for something like that… Totally worth it! 0Votes191.8kRecs285kFans
- 11 EN Notes on the Aberrant Studies of Kraft 克拉夫特异态学笔记 “Imagine that in the world we live in, people spend their entire lives facing a white wall...” “But a rare few get to glimpse the vast world beyond it, and enjoy colors ordinary people couldn’t imagine in a lifetime?” “Yeah, exactly. That’s what I’m getting at. They all died or went mad.” 260Votes313.8kRecs308.7kFans
- 12 EN Eldritch Horror Theatre 旧日恐剧 Fu Qian elegantly removed his skull, like a gentleman doffing his hat in greeting. It all began with an invitation that crossed dimensions. This is the story of a high-caliber human thug turning the impossible into reality in deadly predicaments that arrive right on schedule every day. The great beings behind those letters had no idea yet what kind of dangerous actors they had invited into performances tailored for the Old Ones. (Original scenarios, timelines, suspense, wild imagination, and a s 458Votes248.4kRecs1.1MFans
- 13 I Descended into the Myriad Worlds 我降临于诸天世界 New book: You're Cultivating Immortality All Wrong has started serializing! Welcome, readers! Lately, rumors have been spreading through the myriad worlds that I, Chen Chushi, am devious and treacherous, cruel in my methods, and willing to do anything to get what I want... Slander! I'm an upright man who stands up to bullies and helps the weak! The Descent of Kui, The Curse, The First Rule, Seven Days After the Zombie Rebirth, The Great Zombie Era, The Tag-Along, The Haunted School, The Ten Curs 1Votes147.2kRecs758.7kFans
- 14 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
- 15 Homebody Witch 宅魔女 [If you think it’s too slow-paced, don’t come in! If you think it’s too slow-paced, don’t come in! If you think it’s too slow-paced, don’t come in!] Question: Beneath the stars, there is a beauty with hair as black as eternal night and bright eyes that shine like stars. Her powerful magic makes the world tremble, and her peerless beauty makes all beings bow. Who is she? “That’s right, it’s me, the Witch Queen, Dorothy!” P.S. Originally titled The Armed Witch. No romance, slow-paced setting-focus 27Votes551.5kRecs432.6kFans
- 16 The Tao and the Carbon-Based Monkey's Guide to Care 道与碳基猴子饲养守则 Luo Binhan, an ordinary human, is abducted by an alien spaceship. The other members aboard include a young master of the cultivation world, a succubus, an artificial intelligence, Ultraman, and a wishing machine. Luo Binhan is certain there is something wrong with this universe. Reader group for those who need to answer difficult questions: 569466054 This book is open to all fan works and transformative creations. Thank you for your support. 510Votes448.5kRecs404.4kFans
- 17 Wandering Through the Film and TV Worlds 漫游在影视世界 Lin Yue, a C-list actor, obtains a System that lets him travel between cinematic worlds. From then on, he embarks on a wondrous journey, experiencing all kinds of extraordinary lives as he roams through the worlds of movies. In Detective Chinatown, he corrects Qin Feng's deductions and finds the real culprit behind the gold heist. In My Chief and My Regiment, he brings everyone home. In Project Gutenberg, he unmasks the mystery of the Painter. In Chasing the Dragon, he fights his way through Kow 7Votes599kRecs597.9kFans
- 18 Becoming a Legend in Hong Kong Cinema 在港综成为传说 Awakening in Hong Kong, Liao Wenjie discovers that he has become the distant nephew of Cao Dahua, the Tiger of the Serious Crimes Unit. He practices martial arts and Taoist arts, catches ghosts and subdues demons, and rights every wrong he encounters. Martial arts, immortal arts, magical treasures, divine powers: all are his to command. On the night of the God of Cookery, he walks on air. Facing a figure in white, he says: “I have a skill to offer. I beg the Bodhisattva to teach me without reser 4Votes991.6kRecs626.2kFans
- 19 EN Hogwarts: The Grey Wizard 霍格沃茨之灰巫师 Is Harry Potter just a fairy tale? Before Anton lies a world of wizards who cast deadly curses at will, full of scheming and deceit, filth and vermin, and a wizarding world's fringes that are like a quagmire. In places beyond the Ministry of Magic's reach, even Snape's fearsome reputation as a killer resounds far and wide. How can he survive? That's the only thing 8Votes146.6kRecs644.8kFans
- 20 The Demon Hunter’s Cookbook 猎魔烹饪手册 When night fell, whispers sounded in his ears and the monsters in the shadows began to stir. Jason's hungry stomach started rumbling, and he couldn't help swallowing... Hunger was the best motivation. 0Votes546.4kRecs494.1kFans
- 21 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
- 22 EN Stepping into the Unscientific 走进不科学 (This book currently has over 15,000 average monthly subscribers and more than 50,000 peak subscribers. Come join the story!) I once sat with Newton and debated the principles of the universe, and I once walked shoulder to shoulder with Einstein. I messed up Planck's hair, and gazed at the stars with Deng Jiaxian deep in Lop Nur... In short, this is the story of a top student traveling through time and space, past and present, East and West, and using the wisdom of those who came before to open 41Votes401.6kRecs918.4kFans
- 23 EN Becoming a Weird Tale Counts as Success 成为怪谈就算成功 Urban legends are uncanny things that feed on cognition, wield information as weapons, and use data as currency. They are neither living nor dead, existing in human rumors and dwelling in the shadows of the world. “So this means I’ll become an urban legend?” In ancient times, they were worshipped as gods, growing stronger through faith. “Then I’ll be a god!” In more recent times, they were feared as demons, nourished by fear. “I’ll become the Lord of Urban Legends!” But swept along by the tides 0Votes212.8kRecs675.3kFans
- 24 Steel, Gunpowder, and Spellcasters 钢铁火药和施法者 Is magic really just a wish-granting machine? No. In a universe where magic truly exists, it must be as simple and beautiful as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced, expendable magic-combat specialist who learns the ultimate nature of magic. But so what? Birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, and mages can use magic without knowing its true nature. Learning magic's ultimate nature doesn't mean an expendable specialist can suddenly become a great mage, either. But 345Votes676kRecs863kFans
- 25 Playing Cards in Duel City 我在决斗都市玩卡牌 Su Yu creates an alternate account in the fully immersive trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh!: Link World, then inexplicably transmigrates into the game world, complete with an NPC template. Time rewinds to before the game’s launch. The players won’t arrive for another month. The nameless Pharaoh still sleeps within high school student Yugi Muto, and the era-defining tournament, Battle City, has yet to begin. When the game officially launches 27Votes569.2kRecs620.3kFans
- 26 My Girlfriend Is a Bratty Rich Heiress 我的女友是恶劣大小姐 [Then become more handsome, if you can win the heart of a beautiful girl] [If you can make your sweet talk sound even better, say it to her too] [But remember, don't make the first move] [Let the beautiful girl say it herself: “Handsome Tokyo guy with a silver tongue, I have to make you mine. You're mine.”] This is the story of a boy from Iwate Prefecture who becomes a handsome Tokyo guy. 147Votes832.1kRecs2.3MFans
- 27 Actors Don’t Get Vacations 演员没有假期 This world is strong in the East and weak in the West. Chinese culture dominates the globe. Everyone in the world is learning Chinese. China's Golden Bull Awards are the most influential film awards in the world. For singers everywhere, topping China's music charts is the ultimate goal of a lifetime. The most fashionable fashion weeks, the richest sporting culture, the most beautiful scenery, and the tastiest food... it's all here. Guan Chen spent his previous life running down a one-way roa 11Votes448.7kRecs467.7kFans
- 28 Players Are Super Just 玩家超正义 The long night has come, and the blood moon hangs overhead. Hoarse whispers drift through street corners, while brass steam engines spew clouds of blood mist. Your brain is singing, your eyes are chanting. Your skin cracks, and lumps of flesh swell beneath it. In the gray mist, a wall of flesh that has devoured thousands of corpses howls day and night... “Don't cry. Our players don't bite. They just want to play with you.” The lonely, underhanded game planner; the top player; savior of the Mist 7Votes676.9kRecs1.2MFans
- 29 EN I Can't Possibly Be the Sword God 我不可能是剑神 [Overpowered Protagonist] [The Sword God of Ten-Mile Slope] [Absurd Comedy] … Li Chu transmigrated to Ten-Mile Slope and became a little Taoist priest. In this world where gods and ghosts ran rampant and demons wreaked havoc, the weak and helpless Li Chu had originally intended to survive quietly on Ten-Mile Slope for the rest of his life. It was not until one day, when he had no choice but to enter the martial world, that he discovered... There was nothing in this world that could not be solve 29Votes731.5kRecs1.7MFans
- 30 The Academic Prodigy System 学魔养成系统 [Have you become more knowledgeable today?] [Based on your brain's workload, your learning efficiency has increased by 28 times.] [Learning stamina remaining today: 26 hours.] [You will be unable to gain knowledge once your stamina is depleted.] [Please use the System's built-in features to relax and recover.] With limited stamina and fatigue setting in, the study addict had no time to think Bring on the grind! 0Votes744.7kRecs414.5kFans
- 31 Azure Emperor 青帝 The great calamity of heaven and earth is drawing near. Ye Qing, once a mighty powerhouse, returns to the time before it begins. A chance encounter leads him to a Confucian scripture. He cultivates the true arts, befriends a mountain god, ventures into the Dragon Palace, battles all manner of factions, seizes opportunities before anyone else, wins a resounding reputation, tramples the myriad immortals, opens a world, and stands supreme across the Three Realms, attaining the Dao as the Azure Empe 2Votes139.6kRecs162.7kFans
- 32 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
- 33 My Wife Came from a Thousand Years Ago 我家老婆来自一千年前 [The comic adaptation of Please Be Sensible, My Wife is now available on all platforms. Check it out!] “I want to go home.” “You might not be able to go back.” “Why not?” “Because your home is very far away.” “How far?” “About twelve hundred years.” Xu Qing looked at the young woman from the Tang Dynasty before him with a hint of sympathy. “Everything you know has become history.” Family, friends, enemies: they all vanished more than twelve hundred years ago. A slice-of-life story with one fema 195Votes645.4kRecs2MFans
- 34 EN Starting from the Red Moon 从红月开始 From the moment the red moon appeared in the sky, everyone in the world became a madman. Except me! The From the Red Moon animated series airs every Monday at 7:00 on Tencent Video! Mental contamination is incoming, and everyone is on Level One alert! Come join Lu Xin in uncovering the truth behind the red moon! You can also read the comic of the same name on Tencent Animation~ Volume One of the physical edition of From the Red Moon has now been published and is available for purchase on Taob 40Votes1.2MRecs7MFans
- 35 Lü Bu's Life Simulator 吕布的人生模拟器 Do you believe it? A person’s life is already set from the moment their personality takes shape. Life may offer many opportunities and choices, but when you face them, your personality and understanding have already determined what you will choose. As someone destined to fail, are you willing to reshape your life starting now? The Life Simulator: change the future, change your life. You deserve to have one. Outside Luoyang, Lü Bu sat astride the Red Hare, riding with the procession along a broad 9Votes328.1kRecs787.5kFans
- 36 The Golden Age of Tokusatsu 最佳特摄时代 At first, Meng Lang wanted to become a great director. To save his family's business, he made the TV series King of Yo-Yos, basically a “buy a yo-yo and get a TV show free” deal! He had planned to sell some yo-yos to fund a major production, but his father suddenly told him, “Son! Our toy factory is going public!” That's when he realized that making tokusatsu shows in a world without piracy could be this profitable! So he went on to make Balala the Fairies, Armor Hero, Bakugan Kids, Legend of Ti 2Votes378.4kRecs505.3kFans
- 37 Dreaming Back to the Ming Dynasty Spring 梦回大明春 After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he had no household registration, so he couldn't sit the imperial exams. He wanted to study, but had no teacher. Luckily, Longchang Post Station, where Wang Yangming was exiled, was right next door. But that was still a few years away, so for now he would just grab a teacher and bring him home to make do. 1Votes1.6MRecs667.4kFans
- 38 EN The Mind Mentor of Marvel and DC 在美漫当心灵导师的日子 Up next is Great Sage and Founding Master of Hydra, Chief Pontiff of the Purple Potato Freak Psychiatrist to the Avengers, financial advisor to S.H.I.E.L.D. Thesis-slayer of Batman, kindred spirit of the Joker Attending physician at Arkham Asylum, universally acclaimed professor at Gotham University Recipient of the Red Banner Medal, bearer of God's blessing The Iron Curtain of New York, the spring breeze of Gotham Schiller Rodriguez! (All the titles above have been earned in the story. New ones 1.7kVotes1.3MRecs1.2MFans
- 39 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
- 40 Food Wars: The Fake Little Master 食戟之冒牌小当家 Liu Angxing, who shares the same name as Little Chef, transmigrated into the world of Food Wars!… To sustain the toll that the “Super-God Tongue” took on his body, he had no choice but to set his sights on the pinnacle of the culinary world! With “instant-noodle-level” cooking skills, Liu Angxing could only use the System's accompanying “one-time recipes” to overcome each crisis while improving his genuine culinary abilities. From Golden Fried Rice, Dreamy Mapo Tofu, and Persimmon-Sauce Shredded 0Votes307.9kRecs235.2kFans
- 41 EN End of All Realms 诸天尽头 When Luo Su woke up, he found a System in his mind that could take him across the worlds of the heavens. Assassins, monsters, witches, aliens, devils, gods… Infinite worlds meant infinite possibilities and endless adventures. Those who conquered the infinite would surely leave behind a legend of their own. From the ordinary to the immortal, he would seek the end of the road through the myriad heavens! … Gazing at the endless road ahead, Luo Su patted the System on its dog head. All he had were 44Votes1.6MRecs1.4MFans
- 42 Bright One 明尊 Great is the primal origin: all things receive their beginning from it, and through it the heavens are governed. Supreme and exalted Lord, at times riding the Six Dragons, never straying from the path. This is the story of a transmigrator's old man awakening in a world with a native protagonist, and the golden finger gaining a mind of its own. I've made it this far, Qian Chen, relying on no one but myself! Great Lord Taishang, save me! 731Votes1.7MRecs785.8kFans
- 43 EN My Day Has 48 Hours 我的一天有48小时 Tokyo Drift [Mission Objective: Win the underground street racing championship] Deserted Island Survival [Mission Objective: Survive for 40 days] Apollo Program Training Camp [Mission Objective: Try looking at Earth from a different angle] A month ago, Zhang Heng discovered that he had an extra 24 hours in each day. At the same time, he was drawn into a dangerous game. P.S. My new novel, “You Keep the Immortal Pill, I’ll Take the Poison,” is currently being serialize 11Votes1.4MRecs1.1MFans
- 44 What Do I Do About Being So Popular? 太受欢迎了怎么办 Question: What’s it like to discover you’re a handsome man after losing 30 jin? Anonymous answer: You’ll waste a lot of time dealing with all the unnecessary questions. Follow-up: I don’t get it. Are you really answering my question? I just want to know if girls will pursue me after I become handsome! Anonymous answer: They will, just like zombies pursue the living. Go read my answer to “What’s it like to be pursued by zombies?” or check out How to Deal with Being Too Popular! 0Votes240.9kRecs132.2kFans
- 45 My Healing Game 我的治愈系游戏 Comrade Officer, if I told you this was a casual healing game, would you believe me? 133Votes2.9MRecs6.9MFans
- 46 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
- 47 Closer to My True Form Every Day 每天都离现形更近一步 “If a venomous snake uses its venom to poison a venomous snake, will the venomous snake be poisoned to death by its own venom?” When Feng Yi’s startup hit a snag and he found himself in dire straits, his grandaunt’s private butler arrived with a massive inheritance. Feng Yi: “She had so many relatives of my generation. Why did she leave it to me?” Butler: “Because you’re the most pleasing to look at.” Feng Yi touched his own sharp, angular face. “She certainly had excellent taste!” Yet after inh 17Votes3.3MRecs1MFans
- 48 The Ming Dynasty's Spoiled Brat 明朝败家子 Important notice: The Ming Dynasty's Spoiled Heir, also known as Ming Song. The eleventh year of Hongzhi. It was a beautiful morning. Zhu Houzhao had just come of age. Wang Shouren and Tang Bohu were sharpening their blades, preparing for the imperial examinations. The Little Ice Age had arrived, and its prolonged cold was ravaging the land. And at the Nanhe Earl's residence, Fang Jifan, the landlord's foolish son and the legitimate heir of the Nanhe Earl... began his shameless life of squanderi 14Votes4.4MRecs2.2MFans
- 49 Sword Spirit Co-Living Diary 剑灵同居日记 “Spirit of the Heavenly Sword from Beyond the Stars, awakened by your call. Tell me, are you my mount?” 0Votes728kRecs221.8kFans
- 50 Searching for the Lost Ship Girls 寻找走丢的舰娘 Have you ever wondered what happened to your girls after you quit the game for a long time? The port fell apart after its commander left; Hood left with Renown for a distant city, Tirpitz draws doujinshi to make a living, Fletcher works several jobs to support her younger sisters, while the mighty Lord Sukhbaatar, holding a black cat named Oscar in one arm and a ferocious tiger in the other, is at a loss; The little Tirpitz from Children's Day, the young homebody who is still just a child hersel 19Votes1.6MRecs320.2kFans
