In Tokorozawa, Saitama prefecture, various events spin out of control; Urban legends, axe murderers hiding under the bed, magicial girls crashing through ceilings, an isolated island where everyone is a destined hero, and where people suddenly vanish. Tragic consequences that intertwine and link various people, and one person was involved in all of these events without fail - Hariyama-san. This ordinary person, whose only noticeable trait is that he wears glasses. Why does he seem to be involved every time? At the centre of this world of strange events? Who is he?
This is a series of short stories linked only by Hariyama-san, who appears as a minor character in each.
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Hariyama-san It is also Known as: 世界の中心､針山さん, Sekai no Chushin Hariyama-san, Hariyama-san Center of the World, Hariyama-san Centre of the World
Genres: Comedy , Science Fiction , Fantasy , Super Power , Mecha , Action , Adventure , Dementia
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Top 5 Light Novel Like Hariyama-san [2026 List]
- 5. Hariyama-san
- 4. Koutetsu Jeeg
- 3. Rainbow
- 2. Metropolis
- 1. Kill The Dragon
5. Hariyama-san
In Tokorozawa, Saitama prefecture, various events spin out of control; Urban legends, axe murderers hiding under the bed, magicial girls crashing through ceilings, an isolated island where everyone is a destined hero, and where people suddenly vanish. Tragic consequences that intertwine and link various people, and one person was involved in all of these events without fail - Hariyama-san. This ordinary person, whose only noticeable trait is that he wears glasses. Why does he seem to be involved every time? At the centre of this world of strange events? Who is he?
This is a series of short stories linked only by Hariyama-san, who appears as a minor character in each.
Volume information under More Info.
Hariyama-san has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: 世界の中心､針山さん, Sekai no Chushin Hariyama-san, Hariyama-san Center of the World, Hariyama-san Centre of the World
4. Koutetsu Jeeg
The story tells about Hiroshi Shiba, a car racer who is mortally wounded on a laboratory accident, but restored to life by his father, Professor Shiba, a talented scientist/archeologist, who is incidentally investigating the relics of the ancient Yamatai Kingdom. The professor discovers a tiny bronze bell with sorcerous powers, and shortly afterwards he is murdered by the henchmen of Queen Himika, the ruler of the Yamatai (sometimes translated as Jamatai) Kingdom, who wants to seize the ancient bell and its power.
Steel Jeeg has finished publishing and it has 10 Chapters. It is also Known as: 鋼鉄ジーグ, Steel Jeeg
3. Rainbow
The legend want that when the world will sink into chaos 7 valorous leaders will appear to save it. The Earth is about to be conquered by the evil, when two guys come in contact with a mysterious robot, the Rainbow Metal Ranger, whose task is to find and protect the seven Rainbow Warriors. The group then starts a long journey trying to save the world.
Rainbow has finished publishing and it has 25 Chapters. It is also Known as: 레인보우, Rainbow Warriors
2. Metropolis
In a super-advanced city in the near future where humanoid robot technology is very sophisticated, the boy detective Kenichi is caught up in the conflict as the powerful politician Duke Red, distraught over his child's death, hires a scientist to create a replacement, an exquisitely beautiful sex-changing robot child named Mitchy. Note that this original 1949 manga supplies only part of the plot for the recent Metropolis movie, and does not feature Rock, whose role in the film was adapted from Phoenix, Nextworld and other Tezuka manga.
Metropolis has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: メトロポリス, Metropolis
1. Kill The Dragon
An invasive alien species named "Dragon" invaded Earth. The three-year war ended with the victory of mankind. However, "the enemy we have faced so far is only a spearhead. Now, we humans must prepare for a war that will stake our lives in preparation for their main force."
At the national level, humanity gathers children who have been judged to be psykers and establishes the Ark, a training institution.
"It's the first time you've ever praised a child like that. Aren't you the one who was sulky no matter what kind of genius came?"
"The bosses who give us money are mistaken. Dragon Hunters don't need magical psychic abilities. That's the minimum requirement. What they really need is to keep their hearts in their hearts even in extreme fear and situations. A soldier with a strong mind to put a spear into."
The final battle for the survival of mankind is about to begin.
Kill The Dragon is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Kill The Dragon
