What are some popular Asian light novels?

Some popular Asian light novels include 'Sword Art Online'. It's set in a virtual reality world where players are trapped and have to fight their way out. Another is 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'. The story follows a young man who is mysteriously transported to a fantasy world and has the ability to return by death. 'Overlord' is also well - known. It tells the story of a powerful wizard who is trapped in a game world and his adventures there.

One popular OP (Overpowered) MC (Main Character) Asian light novel is 'Sword Art Online'. The main character, Kirito, is extremely powerful and his adventures in the virtual world of SAO are full of action and drama. Another is 'Overlord'. In this novel, the MC Momonga is a very powerful sorcerer who gets trapped in a game world and has to navigate through various challenges with his overwhelming power.

One of the best Asian light novels is 'Sword Art Online'. It has an exciting plot set in a virtual reality gaming world where players are trapped and must fight to survive. The character development, especially of Kirito, is really engaging.

Some popular Asian translated novels include 'Norwegian Wood' by Haruki Murakami. This novel has been widely translated and loved around the world for its exploration of youth, love, and loss. Another one is 'The Three - Body Problem' by Liu Cixin. It's a science - fiction masterpiece that has introduced readers to a unique and mind - boggling view of the universe.

Well, there's 'Malice' also by Keigo Higashino. In this novel, the detective has to dig deep into the motives and the psychology of the suspects. It's really fascinating how the story unfolds layer by layer. And then there is 'Murder on the Orient Express' set in an Asian - like train journey context, where the detective Hercule Poirot uses his sharp intellect to solve the murder mystery among a diverse group of passengers.

One popular Asian historical novel is 'The Tale of Genji' from Japan. It's often considered the world's first novel. It gives a detailed look into the Heian period court life, with its complex characters and relationships. Another is 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' from China. It tells the story of the power struggles among three kingdoms in ancient China, filled with military strategies and heroic characters. And 'A Suitable Boy' by Vikram Seth, which is set in post - independence India, showing the social and cultural changes at that time.

One popular translated Asian novel is 'Norwegian Wood' by Haruki Murakami. It has been widely translated and loved globally for its exploration of youth, love, and loss. Another is 'The Three - Body Problem' by Liu Cixin. Its translation introduced a mind - blowing science - fiction story from China to the world, with complex scientific concepts and deep thoughts about the universe. And 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee is also well - known. It tells a multi - generational story of a Korean family, giving readers a profound understanding of the Korean diaspora experience through translation.

Another one is 'The Kite Runner' which, although not strictly a teen - focused story in a light - hearted way, it gives a profound look into the lives of characters in Afghanistan, and has themes that can be very impactful for Asian teens in understanding different cultures and values. It's a story about friendship, betrayal and redemption.

Another is 'Moment in Peking' by Lin Yutang. While not strictly a pure romance novel, it has beautiful romantic elements involving Asian male characters set against the backdrop of a changing China. The relationships are complex and deeply rooted in the cultural and historical context.

One popular Asian drama based on a novel is 'Crash Landing on You'. It's a South Korean drama that was based on a fictional story. The drama captured the hearts of many with its unique plot of a South Korean heiress accidentally landing in North Korea. Another is 'Meteor Garden', which was adapted from a Japanese shoujo manga (a type of novel for girls). It has been remade multiple times across different Asian countries. And 'Itaewon Class' is also based on a web novel. It tells a story of a young man's journey to build his own business against all odds.