'Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!' 2024 Rankings Revealed

by Snow
Nov 26, 2023 2:37 PM | 27 Comments

The Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (This Light Novel is Amazing!) guidebook has revealed its annual light novel rankings for 2024. This list includes the ten most popular light novels, characters, and illustrators as polled by readers.

Light Novels
*1. Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken
*2. Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu.
*3. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san
*4. Bathtub de Kurasu
*5. Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita.
*6. Stella Step
*7. Bokura wa "Yomi" wo Machigaeru
*8. Koibito Ijou no Koto wo, Kanojo ja Nai Kimi to.
*9. Shuuniichido Classmate wo Kau Hanashi: Futari no Jikan, Iiwake no Gosen Yen
10. Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru.

Books
*1. Koishita Hito wa, Imouto no Kawari ni Shindekure to Itta.
*2. Tensei shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu

*3. Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita!?
*4. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
*5. Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimama na Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu suru
*6. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
*7. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!
*8. Tutorial ga Hajimeru Mae ni: Boss Kyaratachi wo Hametsu Sasenai tame ni Ore ga Dekiru Ikutsu Kano Kato
*9. Arasa ga VTuber ni Natta Hanashi.
10. Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyou Party Ikuseijutsu

Female Characters
*1. Shiina Mahiru (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Aida ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteiru ken)
*2. Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san)
*3. Wisteria (Koishita Hito wa, Imouto no Kawari ni Shindekure to Itta.)
*4. Siesta (Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru.)
*5. Luciana Dianthus (Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita!?)

*6. Fia Ruud (Tensei shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu)
*7. Rishe Imgard Wertsner (Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimama na Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu suru)
*8. Umi Asanagi (Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta)
*9. Maomao (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto)
10. Yuki Suou (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san)

Male Characters
*1. Amane Fujimiya (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Aida ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteiru ken)
*2. Masachika Kuze (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san)
*3. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji (Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e)
*4. Lloyd Allen Reuning (Koishita Hito wa, Imouto no Kawari ni Shindekure to Itta.)
*5. Safia Dianthus (Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita!?)
*6. Sakuta Azusagawa (Seishun Buta Yarou Series)
*7. Kimihiko Kimizuka (Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru.)
*8. Saku Chitose (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka)
*9. Bell Cranel (Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka)

10. Shinei Nouzen (86)

Illustrators
*1. Hanekoto (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken)
*2. Momoco (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san)
*3. Shunsaku Tomose (Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e)
*4. raemz (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka)
*5. Umibouzu (Tantei wa mou, Shindeiru.)
*6. Saori Toyota (Koishita Hito wa, Imouto no Kawari ni Shindekure to Itta.)
*7. Hiten (Gimai Seikatsu)
*8. Hachipisuwan (Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimama na Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu suru)
*9. Shirabi (86)
10. Machi Yoi (Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita!?)

Source: Official Guidebook

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@Zefyris Well, in my experience, even the men who enjoyed the work thought it was female-focused because of the protagonist and the way the female experience was portrayed in the show. But I don't think it makes the work worse in any sense.

Nov 30, 2023 8:29 AM by RobertBobert

@UrSissyLiebert7 Because this LN is so popular that it has been in the hall of fame for a long time and is not included in the vote. This is generally known information, which you can also find on Wikipedia. There is no need to reproach people for their favorite genres, especially without reason.

Nov 30, 2023 8:27 AM by RobertBobert

@RobertBobert
None. The publisher TO Books doesn't have different label for different demographics, and doesn't specialise in one single type / demographic either. And while some other of their series could be say to be more directed toward one specific demographic or another, in case of Bookworm, it's a perfect example of a story that is "for all". To the point that it even has now a version for children with easier to read characters, while being one of the LN series that appeal the most to the older audience; and both men and women seem to like it about equally, especially when it comes to the older part of the audience.

Nov 30, 2023 8:02 AM by Zefyris

>heavy psychological thriller

There are at least three lies in this sentence.

Nov 30, 2023 3:38 AM by Rhapsody-

It's kinda surprising that the Goat Classroom of The Elite and its characters didnt make it after dominating for 4 years in straight. I wonder, so now people is more interested in romcom story than heavy psychological thriller?

Nov 28, 2023 6:33 PM by UrSissyLiebert7

@Chaduos I see, I apologize for any possible misunderstanding. It's just that I quite often see people saying that some show is not like shoujo because of the lack of ultra-focus on romance.

Nov 28, 2023 8:12 AM by RobertBobert

@RobertBobert It was not my intention to engage with stereotypes, simply wanted to include that in the reply as I saw romance was mentioned earlier in the comments above. Its a great story and if you enjoy other fantasy slice-of-life-ish stories, I highly recommend reading Bookworm!

Nov 28, 2023 8:02 AM by Chaduos

@Chaduos To think that any shoujo focuses on romance is as strange as expecting fights and super powers from any shonen. This stereotype.

Nov 28, 2023 7:53 AM by RobertBobert

@RobertBobert Yeah, that was my personal opinion. You could probably consider it shoujo, as its a young girl protagonist challenging / breaking barriers in the new world she was reincarnated in. There's no super heavy romance, as the story largely focuses on the plot: books!

Nov 28, 2023 7:49 AM by Chaduos

@Chaduos can be and intended, slightly different things. President Maid has a huge fan base of both men and women, but it has always been a shoujo rom-com.

Nov 28, 2023 7:33 AM by RobertBobert

@RobertBobert As someone who's read up until the most recent EN LN release, I believe the story can be enjoyed by a wide range of audiences.

Nov 28, 2023 7:31 AM by Chaduos

I love Otonari, the only problem with the LN is the very SLOW release of volumes, which makes it very annoying to follow, both translation and original release in japan are too slow.

Nov 27, 2023 3:51 AM by Playcool

@Ionliosite2

light novel is much better than Anime.

Nov 27, 2023 2:59 AM by stamp00789

@Ionliosite2 Because it targets the correct audience.

Nov 27, 2023 1:20 AM by Swagernator

As usual haven't heard the name of half of them and they don't even their MAL entry.

Nov 27, 2023 12:06 AM by MegamiRem

Of course, a series about the prettiest girl in the town(I mean they call her angel) coincidently living next door to our apathetic protag would be number one.

What's there to surprise?

Nov 26, 2023 11:54 PM by Softhenic03

@Ionliosite2

Uh maybe because enjoyment is subjective??? You don't enjoy the series but many does, and the proof for that is right here.

Mahiru is one of the best LN characters I've ever seen. 100% deserved success.

Nov 26, 2023 10:13 PM by Toneworks

Why does Otonari no Tenshi-sama ranks high on these things? There's absolutely nothing on it that makes it worthwhile.

Nov 26, 2023 7:13 PM by Ionliosite2

Yosha, can’t wait for Otonari Tenshi-sama!

Looking forward to the adaption of Russia-go Aalya-san and the Mushoku Tensei sequel, and here’s hoping for more quality adaptions of the rest!

Nov 26, 2023 6:11 PM by _MushiRock11_

@NewestPersonHere Speaking of Bookworm, what are her demographics? I thought it was shoujo, but it turns out that LN is marketed to a male audience...sort of.

Nov 26, 2023 4:28 PM by RobertBobert

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