Magical Warfare (Light Novel) - Recommendations

• Vol: 3
• 2012 - 2013

In a world where supernatural beings known as youmu are hunted by Spirit World Warriors, Akihito lives an eventful life. He’s a half-breed from a human mother and a youmu father, and is immortal - a fact that saves his life on a regular basis, for his bespectacled classmate Mirai can’t seem to stop stabbing him in the chest. She’s a Spirit World Warrior with the power to control her blood, which she manifests into a sword; and with low self esteem about her abilities to hunt youmu, Mirai constantly uses Akihito as target practice. In hopes of being left alone, Akihito must now help Mirai gain confidence to take down sinister youmu.

• Vol: 7+
• 2020 - ?

The Arnold Magic Academy, a prestigious school that has produced a lot of great wizards. One boy, Ray White, decided to attend as the only wizard from an ordinary family. He is surrounded by students from aristocratic families and magicians who distance themselves from him. But people don't know. He is a person who has made a lot of achievements in the previous Far East fight, and now he is said to be the strongest of the seven great wizards in the world. Despite being ignored as a magician, he will eventually show his power to those around him?

• Vol: 4
• 2017 - 2018

Hazuki Kagimura, a normal girl who is usually alone, with her relationship with her new family not going so well, retreats every day to the world of stories and books. One day, after school, one of the library's bookshelves sends her to another world with a magic school, where she meets Shizuka Tsuchimikado. She finds out that girls (called "mädchen") who attend the school are selected by old fairy tales and folk stories to wield their magic, and are taught how to wield it in the school, all to compete at the annual Hexen Nacht (Witch's Night) competition, where girls represent their schools in magical duels. The winner of the competition gets to have one wish magically granted. The school has girls who are chosen by such stories as Kaguya-hime no Monogatari, Issun-bōshi, Der Freischütz, Shuten-dōji, The Little Matchstick Girl, The Gigantic Turnip, Arthurian legends, and The Ramayana. Hazuki herself is chosen by the Cinderella story. She begins her new life at the school to become a magic user, and be friends with Shizuka.

• Vol: 2; Ch: 21
• 2015 - 2017

• Vol: 13
• 2007 - 2011

In the world, there are those who hunt down rare and powerful items known as Lost Precious, including Ryuuji Kisaragi’s own parents and cousin Eriko, who’s been studying abroad for the last few years. But when Eriko suddenly returns, the boy finds himself in the middle of the action when she drags him along to intercept a special treasure from the nefarious Fang organization. What’s more, the duo soon discovers that this Lost Precious isn’t a jewel or trinket, it’s a rare dragon girl who instantly bonds with Ryuuji! Now, Ryuuji and Eriko must help teach this dragon - who they name Rose - about the world, while keeping her safe and meeting other new friends and dragons along the way.

• Vol: 8
• 1990 - 1995

In the days before humans roamed the world, the gods took place in a great battle, leaving a legacy of war and conflict to mankind. In the present, the continent of Harlan is riddled with strife, and only the lovely Efera and Jiliora can save it with the help of the last surviving member of the enchanted race, a pair of twins, and luck! Can the gang return the royal Gude Crest and defeat the evil Grafton and the Supreme Mother herself, before the entire continent falls under their cult-like control?

• Vol: 11
• 2000 - 2010

In a world of science, sorcery is rediscovered and rapidly adopted in all areas of industry – but at a high price: an invisible pollution is spreading out across the world. Those who do not take proper precautions become infected, lose their sanity, and become demons. The Sorcery Administration Bureau, along with their Tactical Sorcerers, monitor magic uses and respond to any demonic outbreaks that occur. In this world, Ray Otto is a rogue tactical sorcerer who hunts down demons with reckless abandon. Given that he always gets the job done, the administration generally lets his activities slide. Together with the mysterious girl Kapel Theta, Ray risks his life and humanity to destroy demonkind... when the price is right.

• Vol: 16
• 2010 - 2018

As a descendant of the famous Tsuchimikado shaman clan, Harutora is a failure; he has no talent, can't grasp magical theory, and can't even see spirits! Thankfully, his cousin Natsume is the heir to the family line instead, but unfortunately for the girl, it puts her in the crosshairs of other shamans who hold grudges against their clan or seek to exploit her power for their own. To help keep her safe from the dangerous world of the supernatural, Harutora decides to become Natsume’s familiar and protector. So together, they learn about magical techniques, banishing spirits, and fighting together as a team - while doing their best to keep Natsume out of harm's way.

• Vol: 9
• 2003 - 2007

In another reality protected by a sentient portal lies the Magician's Academy – a facility for learning about the magical arts and the power of summoning. Takuto Hasegawa is one such student who must balance his life on Earth with his life at the Academy. His life was relatively normal until one day, he summoned a naked creature who he dubs Tanarotte, and who subsequently becomes his servant. Takuto must now care for this busty beauty, but it won't be easy – representatives of both the god and demon realms want to put a stop to Tanarotte's existence, for once she chooses to become a god or demon she will throw off the balance of power between the two kingdoms. Now, Takuto finds himself in the middle of a variety of ecchi and cleavage-heavy situations as he tries to continue his studies, while slowly and inadvertently acquiring more scantily-clad women that he must watch over.

• Vol: 2; Ch: 12
• 2013 - 2014