Summary

KonoSubais one of the funniestlight novels currently in circulation. With its zany and unapologetic sense of humor, it has conquered the masses. Now with the 3rd season of the anime on emission, fans are excited to see more about this wacky fantasy world.

Though many anime enthusiasts from all over the world have already enjoyed the misadventures of Kazuma and company in paperback, there are a lot ofgreat light novels that readers can also enjoyif they loveKonoSuba. This catalog contains some of the most successful and funny light novels that are on par withKonoSubaboth in the style of humor and approach to the fantasy element.

A collection of characters in The Devil is a Part-Timer

7The Devil Is A Part Timer

Satan Gets A Spoonful Of Reality, So He Finds A Job And Works His Horns Off At A Fast Food Chain

What would happen if the Devil fought against the hero and lost, but instead of being defeated, he gets Isekai’d to modern-time Japan? If fans ofIsekai with a twistever wondered about that trope, then this light novel might be what they’re looking for.

Combining a ruthless sense of humor with a touch of slice-of-life and magic realism,The Devil is a Part Timer’s story is all about Satan finding his place in society. This involves paying the bills, feeding hungry mouths, and conquering the world. Scratch that last part. Working part-time at one of the biggest McDonald’s rip-offs can be harsh, even for the master of evil.

Main characters in Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life

6Didn’t I Say To Make My Abilities Average In The Next Life?!

A Reincarnated Girl Asks For A Simple Life And Got More Than She Bargained For

When Misato Kurihara, a golden child, gets sent to another world, she only asks to live a simple and peaceful life. But the god of that world had other plans for her, and Misato, now called Adele von Ascham, is thrown into a maelstrom of political fighting, assassinations, and conspiracies.

Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!tells a coming-of-age story about a girl who just wants to be “average,” yet she manages to excel at everything she does. Much to her disgust, she has to cope with a world inconstant political strifeand her inferiority complex kicking in more often than not.

Main characters in Combatants Will Be Dispatched

5Combatants Will Be Dispatched

Evil Corp Minions Get Thrown Into An Isekai Conquest Mission

From the creator ofKonoSuba, this light novel covers the misadventures of Combat Agent 6, a combatant from the evil COPR known as Kisaragi, and Alice, a Bio-Android with a foul mouth and zero respect for the three laws of robotics.

As Kisaragi is expanding its world domination business to other worlds, Combat Agent Six and Alice get thrown into a portal to a fantasy-like realm. Equipped with top-notch tech that can overcome any obstacle in their path to conquest, they soon make allies and enemies everywhere, and of course, the journey is sprinkled withgreat humor and unapologetic gags.

Main characters in How Not To Summon A Demon Lord

4How Not To Summon A Demon Lord

The Adventures Of The Biggest Troublemaker In Isekai History

Sakamoto Takuma was enjoying his domination over the MMORPGCross Reverie, and he was so good at the game that others started to address him as “The Demon Lord.” Unluckily for him, he got Isekai’d into the world he enjoyed playing, getting reincarnated as his main character, Diablo.

A couple of summoner girls were responsible for his translocation, and this caused real distraught for Takuma, who couldn’t talk normally to anyone due to his chuunibyou syndrome. So, he decides to go along with the flow and roleplay as Diablo. His weird inner nature andneed to stay in characterall the time leads to a lot of misunderstandings, makingHow Not to Summon a Demon Lorda truly enjoyable read.

Main characters in Walking My Second Path In Life

3Walking My Second Path In Life

A Twist Of The Girl Meets Boy Trope, Combined With Medieval Fantasy And Weird Conspiracies

Escaping a life of torment and forced marriage, Princess Fie embarks on a journey to rediscover herself. Dressed as a boy, she joins the Royal Knights squire training program, and from that moment, everything turns into a struggle to hide her true identity.

This light novel combines light humor with the gender-bender genre, offering some colorful characters undera slice-of-life perspective. This series diverts a little bit from the typical Isekai/Reincarnation comedy trope, but it’s a fresh new take on the tomboyish girl adventures theme, and it’s guaranteed to make the reader smile.

Main characters in Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You Have A Ringer)

2Defeating The Demon Lord’s A Cinch (If You Have A Ringer)

Experienced Healer Gets Thrown Into The Hero’s Party And Ends Up Babysitting All The Time

What would happen if the strongest priest meets the lamest group of adventurers, and on top of that, they’re supposed to save the world together? Accompany Ares, the ultimate Priest, in his quest to babysit a team of goofy and quirky characters. As the single responsible adult in the group, Ares will use all his might to prevent them from meeting their untimely doom, which often leads to incredibly funny and heartwarming moments.

This fantasy humor adventure channelsthe overpowered shadow hero tropeand re-directs it into a unique comedy style. This light novel is ideal for those who love fantasy stories, dungeon diving, and crazy non-stop humor.

Main characters standing in a line in The Eminence In Shadow

1The Eminence In Shadow

A Human Nuclear Reactor Goes On A Power Trip To Another World

Take a lone-wolf-crazed vigilante, throw him into a fantasy-like world, andgive him unlimited powerover matter, and the result is Shadow, a character with a power fantasy and a need to make grandiose entrances. Most of the time, though, he ends up making tons of enemies, in a twist of the ‘hero by chance’ trope.

This Light novel combines a serious dark fantasy story with a multifaceted protagonist who cannot help but play the role of villain, anti-hero, comic relief, and hero. That’s right, all at the same time. Sprinkle it with a dose of really well-used cliches and overly descriptive combat scenes, and the result is surprisingly refreshing, ironic, and funny.