
Hardguy's Bizarre Adventure
hardguy的奇妙冒险
- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 22.7M Words
- Genre
- Western Fantasy
- Updated
- 9h ago
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Less Wish Fulfillment, No Harem, and a Vast, Consistent World
Focused on ensemble casts (not many ensemble stories like Re:Zero, but those are the standard, along with No Game No Life), with some action and a Western fantasy style. No cringe, no brainless plots, and hardly any steamy scenes. My personal ratings: 2 means good, 4 means epic, and 5 means immortal. I don't rate books that have stopped updating. (Updated irregularly.) (My personal rating for Re:Zero is 4.7, and for No Game No Life, 4.75.)
Personal Recommendations
Here are some books I've read that left a strong impression. The genres are all over the place, but most have great plots and well-developed characters. I've tried to include no more than one book by each author.
Mostly Normal Web Novels?? (No Yuri or Gender-Bender)
Well, I suppose this list is the result of my getting tired of the same old thing. After all, on Boluobao, yuri, gender-bender, villain, and kicked-out-of-the-party stories all follow the same predictable formulas. I can't stand them, so I wanted to make a quiet little retirement haven for myself and others. Though maybe I'm being a bit presumptuous? So I'm open to everyone's suggestions for changes! Feel free to message me privately with detailed feedback, but I'm still a student, so my replies
Five-Year SF User's Treasure Hunt Recommendations
I'm sharing the gold I've dug up from my own literary cesspit, buried under the sissy-fiction backdrop.
A List of Well-Written, Fun Reads Beyond the Rat Race, Mostly Gender-Swap-to-Female
The romance should follow the main plot, and the main plot should at least not exist on the surface just to serve intimate scenes. Some of these are good enough to reread. Aside from Huayu, most of Shuyu's books are gender-bender-to-bride stories, but they're already well-known, aren't they? They don't really need a recommendation list, haha. My top pick is The Hermit. Most of the other recommendations steer clear of some overused tropes, and they're all a pleasure to read. A few shorter works
Non-Yuri Novels
Although gender-swap stories, yuri, girls getting close, and books about a reborn villainess conquering the original protagonist's harem are popular these days, I really can't get into yuri. It's just a matter of personal taste. For other types, like pure romance and harem stories, I've found a few that are pretty good, so here they are for reference. Give them a try if you're interested.
No Dumbing Down or Putting on an Act, Just Smart, Emotionally Savvy Leads
The writing is good, the plot isn't brainless, and neither the protagonist nor the villains act stupid. I couldn't find a list like this, so I had to make one myself. Unless otherwise specified, these are (pseudo-)harem stories.
Recommendations from a Veteran Reader
I've been reading on Bilibili Comics for quite a while, and here are some novels I genuinely think are good.
Welcome to 2018
This list features a selection of classic works worth recommending. I hope they'll take readers back to the early days of Boluobao and let them experience the flourishing variety of that era. (My reading experience is inevitably limited, so if I've missed any masterpieces, feel free to message me and I'll add them.)
Obscure Picks
Introducing some high-quality but lesser-known books
Hidden Gems
These days, shamelessly lazy god-kings are everywhere, and brainless harems show up every day. Still, some stories have a refreshing style. This is a roundup of novels that stand apart from those genres.
Where Have All the Bright Eyes and Pearly Teeth Gone?
At least, even if everyone in the world forgets, I saw it. And I engraved it in my memory. So, even if you shout that it means nothing, at least to me, I believe it means something!
Nostalgic Picks: Novels I Read Early on in Pineapple Bun
These are some good novels I've read on Bilibili over the past few years. Sadly, a few were discontinued (sigh), but I still think they're worth reading, so I'm putting them here and shamelessly recommending them. I hope you enjoy them. This list is mostly for nostalgia, but please let me start with a few recent novels I've enjoyed. The following titles are in no particular order and reflect only my personal opinion. (Updated whenever I feel like it.)
Hidden Treasures: Rare Gems Rated 9.4 and Above
In a world of novels crowded with romance, harems, and yuri, stories with real depth of thought are precious and can truly move readers. Enter this list and search for the epic within ordinary lives through one adventure after another, and seek the self amid an inescapable fate. The first recommendations are quality novels that are thoughtful rather than mindless. If you're used to lightweight wish-fulfillment stories, give these a try. If you're easily offended, stay away.
Good Books Found in the Reading Pile
I've been reading web novels since high school, so I've got over ten years of experience. Most beginner-level novels and brainless power fantasies just make me feel fed up, but even so, there are still some books I personally think are worth recommending. There may still be a few power fantasies, but I won't recommend anything that's not good enough. This list includes both Chinese web novels and Japanese light novels. Updated irregularly.
Books I'd Recommend to Others (Personal Taste)
Based on my personal preferences, not ranked.
SF Light Novels
These are novels I really enjoy. The overall worldbuilding is clear, and the stories are great too.
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A few minor shortcomings
In fact, this book is a model of light novels. Its concept is rarely similar to others, its scope is grand yet not empty, its protagonist has a large but not excessive harem, and the gender ratio within the party is reasonably balanced. Furthermore, even the portrayal of the humanity of enemies and supporting characters is very well done, which undoubtedly elevates the overall depth of the novel. However, in my personal opinion, even such an excellent work still has some shortcomings: First, the novel mentions from the very beginning that transmigrators in this other world are not a minority (30% of the adventurers are transmigrators), and later the text often devotes considerable space to describing the various impacts these transmigrators have on the world of Varora. Clearly, this is to...
20 Million words! I'm terrified! [Sfem:25:838]
When will the taut rope finally be able to rest?
The exciting battles, the engaging narrative style, the intelligent characters, and the novel's departure from typical isekai (otherworld) stories—all these elements, along with its thought-provoking themes and the passionate, moving writing style—completely captivated me. However, this novel feels like a taut rope; the protagonist is constantly on the go in this world, as the text describes—"too dazzling," "eager to burn himself out"—and I often wonder when he'll finally get a break. A life constantly running, a fiery existence, struggling in a bottomless quagmire, and then dying alone. Although I haven't seen the ending yet, it certainly doesn't feel like my story...
An unconventional isekai adventure
After getting tired of invincible protagonists, level-up stories, overpowered protagonists with harems or reverse harems, and isekai novels where the protagonist becomes king, conqueror, god, or saint, this one will definitely be a breath of fresh air. First, the sheer size of over ten million words is impressive; the world-building and various factions are very detailed and logical. The protagonist doesn't possess godlike power (although he does acquire some cheat codes along the way), and each time he grows stronger, he faces even greater enemies and challenges to remind him of his own insignificance. The protagonist, Rip, has a very rare personality: a rational mind, unburdened by romantic entanglements, a stoic and aloof male lead. He does his best to do what is right. He sacrifices himself, dedicates himself, and carries the burden of...
Ultra-hardcore fantasy adventure novel
Seven years have passed since 2015. The protagonist, Rip, has grown from a novice rookie into a capable adventurer. Spanning over 13 million words, it feels like the protagonist is growing alongside you. The incredibly cool first-person perspective combat descriptions are exhilarating, and you often lose track of time while reading. I rarely tip authors, but I'm making an exception this time; it's truly exceptional. This is just a small token of my support. I hope Owl (the author's nickname) continues writing; I will definitely follow the story and witness its ending.
Haha, it's rare for me to find some new books to read, and they're all gender-swapped. To be honest, the male protagonists are written almost like girls, with no difference before and after the gender swap. Why not just make them female from the start?
Glass in the Settled Dust
I initially picked up this book on a whim and read a dozen or so chapters. It was surprisingly captivating. I exited to check the book reviews and comments, only to discover it was a massive book of over ten million words. I then glanced at the author's other works. The comments section below had a palpable weight of history. Reviews from ten years ago! Back then, you could only read books on your phone at home; smartphones weren't even widespread. For a moment, I was speechless. Our traces will be submerged in the river of history, but they won't disappear. Eventually, someone will discover them. If I hadn't seen those ten-year-old comments today, I wouldn't even know...
A very pure Western fantasy adventure novel
I first learned about this book when I was searching for something to read during a reading slump. The current online reading environment is flooded with all sorts of light novels and wish-fulfillment stories, making it very difficult to find an interesting novel. The best option is to look for older books. This book was discovered while searching for older books. As a Western fantasy adventure novel, I think it's very well written and has a strong Japanese light novel feel, rather than typical web novels. Especially noteworthy is the book's portrayal of the adventurers. The protagonist's growth isn't through cultivation, but rather through various means to compensate for his weaknesses—he goes to great lengths, but I think this is the true style of Western fantasy novels. This...
Returning after several years
I uninstalled the Pineapple Bun app because of my studies, but this book has been sitting in my library. I've read quite a few light novels, but this one is the only one I can't forget—a rapper's miserable adventure. By the way, looking at the bestseller and trending lists now, I realize this is just another traffic-driven novel from a big website disguised as an anime story; I have absolutely no desire to read it. Now that I have some free time, I'll slowly finish reading the entire Hardguy series. Finally, I want to say that Hardguy's Bizarre Adventure is definitely worth reading...
I'm starting to wonder whether the author will finish writing or the pineapple bun will disappear first.