Top 10 Light Novel Like Maoyuu Maou Yuusha [2024 List]

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady’s castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans!

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha has finished publishing and it has 63 Chapters. It is also Known as: まおゆう魔王勇者, Maoyu Maou Yusha, Archenemy and Hero

Genres: Demon , Fantasy , Romance , Action , Adventure

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10. Helck

Helck

Soon after the last Demon King was defeated, the Demon Empire started a contest to choose the next Demon King.

But the favourite contestant to win the tournament was no other than a human, The Hero Helck, whose motive to become the Demon King was to defeat his own race.

What are Helck's true motives to participate in the contest and defeat the human kingdom? It's up to one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Empire, Red Vamirio, to discover and unfold Helck's true intentions.

has finished publishing and it has 111 Chapters. It is also Known as: Helck the Hero

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9. Log Horizon

Log Horizon

How would you react if one day you were sucked into an MMORPG and could never get out? After a mysterious incident, roughly 30,000 players from Japan are now forced to live their life inside the MMORPG "Ender Tales" and can not log out. Even death is met with a respawn. Even worse is the fact that food has absolutely no taste. All this combined, many of the players inside this MMO has lost any will to actually play this game, but they are never allowed to leave. A played named Shiro will venture forth to uncover the mystery behind the reason why they are inside this game.

Log Horizon has finished publishing and it has 10 Chapters. It is also Known as: ログ・ホライズン, Log Horizon

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8. Tensei Shoujo no Rirekisho

Tensei Shoujo no Rirekisho

A smart, athletic, who handles anything perfectly and unequaled beautiful girl, dies young due to a car accident.

And now, while possessing the memories of her previous life, she reincarnated in a fantasy-ish different world with swords and magic!

All lives were dependent of magicians, however, their numbers decreased every year due to the magic power (mana) scattered around the world running out, thus the reliance on magic for living was coming to an end.

A story that will lead to the life of a girl relying the knowledge of her previous life, as she proposes a way to live even without the use of magic while seeking for what it is, and aiming for a wealthier life.

Tensei Shoujo no Rirekisho is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 転生少女の履歴書, Resume of Transmigration Girl

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7. Overlord

Overlord

The story begins with Yggdrasil, a popular online game which is quietly shut down one day. However, the protagonist Momonga decides to not log out. Momonga is then transformed into the image of a skeleton as "the most powerful wizard." The world continues to change, with non-player characters (NPCs) begining to feel emotion. Having no parents, friends, or place in society, this ordinary young man Momonga then strives to take over the new world the game has become.

Overlord is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: オーバーロード, Over Lord

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6. Jinrou e no Tensei, Maou no Fukukan

Jinrou e no Tensei, Maou no Fukukan

The reborn werewolf known as Veight now leads the Demon Lord's third regiment under the title of Vice-Commander. Having conquered the trading hub known as Ryunheit, he soon learns the struggles of governing a city of mixed human/demon population. Armed with an understanding of inter-species relations and a desire for peace, he spends his days quelling violent demons and pacifying disruptive humans in his pursuit to bring balance and tranquility

Der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 人狼への転生、魔王の副官, Jinrou e no Tensei, Maou no Fukukan

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5. Cheat Skill "Shisha Sosei" ga Kakusei Shite, Inishie no Maougun wo Fukkatsu Sasete Shimaimashita

Cheat Skill "Shisha Sosei" ga Kakusei Shite, Inishie no Maougun wo Fukkatsu Sasete Shimaimashita

Licht, a young man who has the special ability, "Resurrection," makes his living as a member of an S-Rank Adventurer's Party. However, the king, who feared his power, ordered his comrades to betray him, and in the end, executed him in an unfair manner. But Licht, who was fortunate enough to be revived because of his own skill, now swears to carry out his revenge on humanity…

My Cheat Skill [Resurrection] Revived Me, and I Ended up Resurrecting the Ancient Demon Lord’s Army. ~The Strongest Healer That Won’t Let Anyone Die~ is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: チートスキル『死者蘇生』が覚醒して、いにしえの魔王軍を復活させてしまいました~誰も死なせない最強ヒーラー~, I Accidentally Resurrected the Demon King's Ancient Army When I Learned the "Resurrection" Op Skill ~The Strongest Healer Who Won't Let Anyone Die~, チートスキル『死者蘇生』が覚醒して、いにしえの魔王軍を復活させてしまいました

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4. Maou-gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta

Maou-gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta

"Maou Army’s strongest magician" I'm called. Ike, a demon capable of capturing a fort alone. Clearing away enemies with immense magic, he is without a doubt a monster awed by friend and foe. However he has a secret he can’t tell other demons. "I, actually I'm human you know." Using modern knowledge to keep his secret, he became treated as a great commander and the driving force of the Maou's army.

The Maou Army's Strongest Magician Was a Human is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔王軍最強の魔術師は人間だった, Maou-gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta

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3. Yuusha, Yamemasu

Yuusha, Yamemasu

After saving the world, the strongest hero Leo became someone who is not wanted in the peaceful human world. He was too strong. Exiled, he seeks a job at the Demon King's Army, which he had defeated and needs to be rebuilt. The Army had many problems: too much work, financial troubles, etc. Leo starts to make things better using his power. Leo encounters Echidna again, and asks her why she invaded the human world.

Source: KADOKAWA

I’m Quitting Heroing is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 勇者、辞めます, I Will Quit Being the Hero, Yamemasu Tsugi No Shokuba Ha Mao Jo, J'arrête d'être un Héro, Yamemasu Tsugi No Shokuba Ha Mao Jo, Перестану быть героем

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2. Maou-gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta

Maou-gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta

“Maou Army’s strongest magician” I’m called. Ike, a demon capable of capturing a fort alone. Clearing away enemies with immense magic, he is without a doubt a monster awed by friend and foe. However he has a secret he can’t tell other demons. “I, actually I’m human you know.” Using modern knowledge to keep his secret, he became treated as a great commander and the driving force of the Maou’s army.

The Maou Army's Strongest Magician Was a Human has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔王軍最強の魔術師は人間だった, Maou-gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta

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1. Yamemasu Tsugi No Shokuba Ha Mao Jo

Yamemasu Tsugi No Shokuba Ha Mao Jo

Leo, the strongest hero who has no place to go anywhere after saving the world. Power that is too strong can not enter the peaceful world. A place of employment where he arrived – the former enemy, the Magus army!

Source: MU

I’m Quitting Heroing is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 勇者、辞めます, I Will Quit Being the Hero, Yuusha Yamemasu, Next Workplace is Satan's Castle

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