Top 8 Light Novel Like The Saga of Tanya the Evil (Youjo Senki) [2024 List]

Youjo Senki

On the front line of the war, there's a little girl. Blond hair, blue eyes and porcelain white skin, she commands the army with lisping voice. Her name is Tanya Degurechaff. But in reality, she is one of Japan's most elite salarymen, reborn as a little girl after angering a mysterious being X who calls himself "God." And this little girl, who prioritize over anything else efficiency and her own career, will become the most dangerous being amongst the sorcerers of the imperial army...

The Saga of Tanya the Evil It is also Known as: 幼女戦記, The Military Chronicles of a Little Girl

Genres: Magic , Military , War , Alternative Past , Historical , Europe , Germany

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Top 8 Light Novel Like The Saga of Tanya the Evil (Youjo Senki) [2024 List]

8. Sonshi no Heihou

Sonshi no Heihou

How to guarantee a surefire victory in all possible situations?! Simply follow the commandments set forth by Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War,” today considered one of the Seven Military Classics of the Far East. This oldest and possibly greatest military treatise emerged from Ancient China’s long history of warfare and Sun Tzu’s desire to share his ideas about “invincibility” and survival in battle. What decides victory and defeat in battle? What is the best possible strategy…? Find out in this comic book based on the ancient military treatise which describes ways to guarantee a surefire victory in every possible field by analyzing and penetrating the essence of war.

Suntzu's "The Art of War" has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: 孫子の兵法, Sonshi no Heihou

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7. Shihonron

Shihonron

A manga adaptation of Karl Marx's analysis of the capitalist system, it chronicles a working man's fight against the evils that capitalism is forcing down on him.

Capital has finished publishing and it has 9 Chapters. It is also Known as: 資本論, Shihonron

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6. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu

Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu

The story is staged in the distant future within our own Milky Way Galaxy, approximately in the 35th century. Unlike other science fiction stories, there are no alien civilizations. A portion of the galaxy is filled with terraformed worlds inhabited by interstellar traveling human beings. For 150 years two mighty space powers have intermittently warred with each other: the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance.
Within the Galactic Empire, based on 19th century Prussia, an ambitious military genius, Reinhard von Müsel, is rising to power. He is driven by the desire to free his sister Annerose, who was taken by the Kaiser as a concubine. Later, he wants not only to end the corrupt Goldenbaum dynasty but also to defeat the Free Planets Alliance and to unify the whole galaxy under his rule.
In the Free Planets Alliance is another genius, Yang Wen-li. He originally aspired to become a historian, and joined the military only because he needed money for tuition. He was rapidly promoted to an admiral because of his demonstrated excellence in military strategy. He becomes the archrival of Reinhard, though they highly respect one another.
As a historian, Yang often narrates the rich history of his world and comments on it. One of his famous quotes is: "There are few wars between good and evil; most are between one good and another good."
Besides the two main heroes, the story is full of vivid characters and intricate politics. All types of characters, from high nobility, admirals and politicians, to common soldiers and farmers, are interwoven into the story. There is a third neutral power nominally attached to the Galactic Empire called the Phezzan Dominion, a planet-state (city-state on a galactic scale) which trades with both warring powers. There is also a Terraism cult, which claims that humans should go back to Earth, gaining popularity throughout the galaxy. The story frequently switches away from the main heroes to the Unknown Soldier fighting for his life on the battlefield.
Contains 10 main volumes and 4 prequel volumes, as well as 5 uncollected short stories.
Volumes 1-10 are entitled: Dawn (黎明篇); Ambition (野望篇); Biding His Time (雌伏篇); Strategem (策謀篇); A Hero's Chance (風雲篇); Soaring High (飛翔篇); Great Upheaval (怒濤篇); Chaos (乱離篇); Resurgence of Power (回天篇); Sunset (落日篇) (unofficial English translations, edited by MAL)
Prequel Volumes 1-4 entitled: The Star Crusher (星を砕く者); Julian's Iserlohn Diary (ユリアンのイゼルローン日記); Hundred Billion Stars, Hundred Billion Lights (千億の星、千億の光); Spiral Labyrinth (螺旋迷宮)
Short Stories:
The Record of the Battle of Dagon (ダゴン星域会戦記)
The Silver Valley (白銀の谷)
Disgrace (汚名)
Morning's Dream, Evening's Song (朝の夢、夜の歌)
Golden Wings
Won Seiun Award (Japanese science fiction award voted by fans) for Best Novel of the Year 1988.
(Wikipedia)

Legend of the Galactic Heroes has finished publishing and it has 132 Chapters. It is also Known as: 銀河英雄伝説, LoGH, LotGH, GinEiDen

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5. Shinigami wo Tabeta Shoujo

Shinigami wo Tabeta Shoujo

I'm hungry......

Shera was born in a poor village, behind the back of the Liberation Army's soilder who attacks her, she saw Death that "seems pretty delicious." Before Death could strike it's scythe, Shera completely devoured Death. And then, she became the Kingdom's solider. Wielding her gigantic scythe, in order to eliminate the abominable Liberation Army. In order to receive delicious food.

Shinigami wo Tabeta Shoujo has finished publishing and it has 34 Chapters. It is also Known as: 死神を食べた少女, Girl who ate Death

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4. Girls & Panzer: Ribbon no Musha

Girls & Panzer: Ribbon no Musha

Tankathlon is a new form of tank sport gaining slowly gaining popularity among Senshado enthusiasts. While also involving tank battles, Tankathlon is distinguished by its lack of official oversight allowing any school with tanks to participate in a battle anywhere at any time, and a 10-ton weight restriction on tanks used, limiting battles to light tanks and tankettes.

Girls und Panzer: Ribbon Warrior has finished publishing and it has 64 Chapters. It is also Known as: ガールズ&パンツァー リボンの武者, Girls & Panzer: Ribbon no Musha

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3. 86

86

The Republic of San Magnolia.

For a long time this country was attacked by its neighbor, the Empire, which created a series of unmanned military vehicles called the Legion. In response to the threat, the Republic successfully completes the development of similar technology and reflects the enemy's attack, having managed to do without casualties. But this is... the official version. In fact, there were victims. Outside of 85 districts of the Republic there was actually another one. "The non-existent 86th district." It was there that day and night continued the battles in which young men and women from the detachment known as Eighty-Six participated—they fought in drones...

Shinn directs the actions of young suicide bombers while on the battlefield. Lena is a "handler" who commands a detachment from a remote rear with the help of special communication.

The farewell story of the severe and sad struggle of these two begins!

86 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 86―エイティシックス―, 86, Eighty Six

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2. World Teacher: Isekaishiki Kyouiku Agent

World Teacher: Isekaishiki Kyouiku Agent

A man who was once called the world strongest agent ended up becoming a teacher after his retirement to train the new generation of agents. After many years of training his disciples, he is killed at the age of 60 by the ploy of a secret organization and was reincarnated in another world with all his past memories.

Though he was surprised by the magic and the strange species of that world, he adapted very fast to his condition as a newborn and took advantage of it. He acquired special magic and gained a massive amount of strength thanks to his tight discipline in order to reach his goal: resume his career as a teacher which he left halfway through in his previous life.

This is the story of a man who based on the memories and the experiences of his previous life, became a teacher who travels through the world with his new students.

World Teacher: Isekaishiki Kyouiku Agent is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ワールド・ティーチャー 異世界式教育エージェント, World Teacher: Other World Style Education & Agent

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1. 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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