In a dilapidated castle, Astaroth awoke as a Demon King.With his ‘wisdom from his past life,’ he would rule over his lands as a thorough ‘realist.’“Demon King, why are you attacking the level 1 Heroes?”“Defeat them before they become stronger. That is called strategy.”“Demon King, why are you sending fake money to the enemy country?”“To bring chaos to their economy so they will self-destruct.”“The werewolf troops have attacked. Should we use silver bullets?”“Not bullets, shoot them with canons.”And like that, Astaroth ‘reformed’ the old tendencies.He became a lord who was loved by the people and his subordinates, and he would go on to be called the most powerful Demon King in history.
Realist Maou Niyoru Seiiki Naki Isekai Kaikaku It is also Known as: リアリスト魔王による聖域なき異世界改革, The Legendary Rebuilding of a World by a Realist Demon King
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Top 5 Light Novel Like Realist Maou Niyoru Seiiki Naki Isekai Kaikaku [2026 List]
5. Kuro no Shoukanshi
Losing his memories as a compensation for a transfer to another world, the curtains of the story of Kelvin rise. While steadily getting stronger, he adds new subordinates by mastering his skills in hope to get powerful enough to summon his Angel Follower who he has supposedly fallen in love previous to the memory loss, but by the time he noticed it, he had obtained overwhelming power...
Black Summoner is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 黒の召喚士, The Berserker Rises to Greatness, Black Summoner: A combat maniac's ascension
4. Ansatsusha de Aru Ore no Status ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi no da ga
When Akira’s class is magically summoned to another world, he and his classmates are awarded fantastical powers–but while one of them is lucky enough to become a true Hero, Akira becomes a mere Assassin. However, against all odds, the Assassin just might be the most powerful role of all! Harboring doubts about the intentions of the king, Akira uses his newfound strength as a master of the shadows to uncover the secrets and conspiracies of the crown.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Brave's is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 暗殺者である俺のステータスが勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが, Assassin de aru ore no Sutetasu ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga
3. Saihate no Paladin
William is the lone human in a city of the dead. Born with vague memories of a past life in contemporary Japan where he failed to do anything useful, he is determined not to make the same mistake again, and that this time, his life will be lived. But what does that really mean? Raised by a group of the undead, William must discover what circumstances brought him to this city and these people as well as what it means to not just exist, but to live a full life.
The Faraway Paladin is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 最果てのパラディン, Paladin of the End, Ultimate Paladin
2. Lv2 Kara Cheat datta Moto Yuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life
Banaza, a humble merchant, is summoned to another world as a hero candidate, in the hopes that he has what it takes to defeat the demon army. When his summoners discover that he possesses no special skills, Banaza is summarily dismissed…but something goes wrong, and he can’t go back home. Now he must find a way to survive in this new kingdom. Luckily, Banaza might be more powerful than anyone–including Banaza himself–realized!
Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Lv2からチートだった元勇者候補のまったり異世界ライフ, Lv2 Kara Cheat datta Moto Yuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life
1. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
Just when an unemployed thirty-four-year-old otaku reaches a dead end in life and decides that it's time to turn over a new leaf—he gets run over by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant's body in a strange new world of swords and magic.His new identity is Rudeus Grayrat, but he still retains the memories of his previous life. Follow Rudeus from infancy to adulthood, as he struggles to redeem himself in a wondrous yet dangerous world.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 無職転生 ～異世界行ったら本気だす～, Jobless Reincarnation – It will be All Out if I Go to Another World, Jobless Reincarnation - I Will Go All Out When I'm Transported to Another World, Mr. No-Job's New Life - If I Go to a Parallel World, Then I'll Get Serious
