Shōsetsuka ni Narō

Shōsetsuka ni Narō

Created by	Yusuke Umezaki
URL	syosetu.com
Commercial	Yes
Launched	April 2, 2004
Current status	Online

Shōsetsuka ni Narō (小説家になろう, lit. "Let's Become a Novelist") is a Japanese user-generated novel publishing website created by Yusuke Umezaki. It was launched on April 2, 2004. Users can upload their novels free of charge and the novels are also free to read. As of May 2021, the site hosts over 800,000 novels, has over 2,000,000 registered users and it receives over 1 billion page views per month.^[1]

Over one hundred novel series uploaded to the site have been acquired by various publishers, such as Log Horizon, serialized from 2010 before being acquired by Enterbrain in 2011,^[2] and The Irregular at Magic High School, which was serialized between 2008 and 2011 before being acquired by ASCII Media Works.^[3]

Futabasha's light novel imprint Monster Bunko was established on July 30, 2014, which exclusively publishes series that originated on Shōsetsuka ni Narō.

Selected works[]

• Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (2015–2017) by Reia - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation
• Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest (2013–ongoing) by Ryo Shirakome - acquired by Overlap, received several manga adaptations, a prequel light novel series, and an anime television series adaptation
• Ascendance of a Bookworm (2013–2017) by Miya Kazuki - acquired by TO Books, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
• Banished from the Heroes' Party (2017–ongoing) by Zappon - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Bofuri (2016–ongoing) by Yuumikan - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• By the Grace of the Gods (2014–ongoing) by Roy - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Chiyu Mahō no Machigatta Tsukai-kata (2014–ongoing) by Kurokata - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
• Combatants Will Be Dispatched! (2012) by Natsume Akatsuki - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Cooking with Wild Game (2014–ongoing) by EDA - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation
• Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody (2013–ongoing) by Hiro Ainana - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Demon Lord, Retry! (2016–ongoing) by Kurone Kanzaki - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (2016–ongoing) by FUNA - acquired by Taibundo and Earth Star Entertainment, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Drugstore in Another World (2016–2020) by Kennoji - acquired by Linda Publishers (formerly) and Hifumi Shobō, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (2014–2016, moved to Pixiv) by Dojyomaru - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• If It's for My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord (2014–ongoing) by Chirolu - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• I'm in Love with the Villainess (2018–ongoing) by Inori - acquired by GL Bunko, received a manga adaptation
• In Another World with My Smartphone (2013–ongoing) by Patora Fuyuhara - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• In the Land of Leadale (2010–2012) by Ceez - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Infinite Dendrogram (2015–ongoing) by Sakon Kaidō - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Isekai Cheat Magician (2012–ongoing) by Takeru Uchida - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" (2012–ongoing) by Natsuya Semikawa - acquired by Takarajimasha, received a manga adaptation, an original net animation adaptation, and a live-action drama adaptation
• Isekai Meikyū de Harem o (2011–2019) by Shachi Sogano - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Isekai Yakkyoku (2015–ongoing) by Liz Takayama - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level (2016–ongoing) by Kisetsu Morita - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation, three spin-off light novels, and an anime television series adaptation
• I Kept Pressing the 100-Million Button and Came Out on Top (2019–ongoing) by Shuichi Tsukishima - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation
• I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2014) by Yoru Sumino - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation, a live-action film adaptation, and an anime film adaptation
• JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World (2016–ongoing) by Kō Hiratori - acquired by Hayakawa Publishing, received a manga adaptation
• Kijin Gentōshō (2015–2016, moved from Arcadia) by Moto'o Nakanishi - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
• Knight's & Magic (2010–ongoing) by Hisago Amazake-no - acquired by Shufunotomo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• KonoSuba (2012–2013) by Natsume Akatsuki - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a spin-off light novel series, a manga adaptation, and an anime television series adaptation
• Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (2014–ongoing) by Kumanano - acquired by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Log Horizon (2010–ongoing) by Mamare Touno - acquired by Enterbrain, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
• Management of Novice Alchemist (2018–ongoing) by Mizuho Itsuki - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Mushoku Tensei (2012–2015) by Rifujin na Magonote - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• My Isekai Life (2017–ongoing) by Shinkoshoto - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (2014–ongoing) by Satoru Yamaguchi - acquired by Ichijinsha, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
• New Life+: Young Again in Another World (2014–2018) by MINE - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation
• Ningen Fushin no Bōkensha-tachi ga Sekai o Sukuu Yō Desu (2019–ongoing) by Shinta Fuji - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime adaptation
• Overlord (2012–ongoing) by Kugane Maruyama - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Record of Wortenia War (2009–ongoing) by Ryota Hori - acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation
• Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (2016–ongoing) by Hirukuma - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation
• Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire (2019–ongoing) by Hayaken – acquired by Hobby Japan, received a manga adaptation and a mini anime adaptation
• Redo of Healer (2016–ongoing) by Rui Tsukiyo - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Reincarnated as a Sword (2015–ongoing) by Yuu Tanaka - acquired by Micro Magazine, received two manga adaptations
• Restaurant to Another World (2013–ongoing) by Junpei Inuzuka - acquired by Shufunotomo, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
• Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (2012–ongoing) by Tappei Nagatsuki - acquired by Media Factory, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
• Roll Over and Die (2018–ongoing) by kiki - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation
• Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (2014–2020) by Yuri Kitayama - acquired by Hobby Japan, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
• Sexiled (2018–2019) by Kaeruda Ameko - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation
• She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wiseman (2012–ongoing) by Hirotsugu Ryusen - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Shinka no Mi: Shiranai Uchi ni Kachigumi Jinsei (2014–ongoing) by Miku - acquired by Futabasha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Skeleton Knight in Another World (2014–ongoing) by Ennki Hakari - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• So I'm a Spider, So What? (2015–ongoing) by Okina Baba - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received two manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (2013–2016) by Fuse - acquired by Micro Magazine, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
• The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me? (2013–2017) by Y.A. - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (2018–ongoing) by Saekisan - acquired by SB Creative
• The Apothecary Diaries (2011–ongoing) by Natsu Hyūga - acquired by Shufunotomo, received two manga adaptations
• The Eminence in Shadow (2018–ongoing) by Daisuke Aizawa - acquired by Enterbrain, received two manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
• The Faraway Paladin (2015–ongoing) by Kanata Yanagino - acquired by Overlap, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody (2017–ongoing) by Myōjin Katō - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan (2015–ongoing) by Izushiro - acquired by Hobby Japan, received two manga adaptations
• The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter (2017–2021) by Meguru Seto - acquired by Kodansha, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• The Irregular at Magic High School (2008–2011) by Tsutomu Satō - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received several manga adaptations and an anime television series adaptation
• The Misfit of Demon King Academy (2017–ongoing) by Shu - acquired by ASCII Media Works, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• The Rising of the Shield Hero (2012–2015) by Aneko Yusagi - acquired by Media Factory, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent (2016–ongoing) by Yuka Tachibana - acquired by Fujimi Shobo, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest (2016–ongoing) by Shinkoshoto - acquired by SB Creative, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat (2018–ongoing) by Rui Tsukiyo - acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs (2017–2019) by Yomu Mishima - acquired by Micro Magazine, received a manga adaptation
• Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy (2012–2016, moved to AlphaPolis) by Kei Azumi - acquired by AlphaPolis, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation
• Wise Man's Grandchild (2015–ongoing) by Tsuyoshi Yoshioka - acquired by Enterbrain, received a manga adaptation and an anime television series adaptation

References[]

External links[]

• Official website (in Japanese)