'Overlord' also has elements of 'death flags' in it. The non - human characters and the power struggles in the new world the protagonist finds himself in can lead to many situations where death seems imminent for some of the characters.
It's quite popular! Many readers enjoy its unique plot and engaging characters.
Death flags can be quite popular in light novels. They add suspense and keep readers on the edge of their seats.
'The Lovely Bones' also has some aspects of this. The main character, who has been murdered, looks down from her afterlife state, which is a form of having a foreknowledge of the events on earth including the actions and consequences related to her death.
In 'death flags light novels', the atmosphere is usually more tense. Take 'Akame ga Kill!' for example. The story is full of dangerous missions and powerful enemies. Characters are constantly at risk, and the 'death flags' are set up early on for many of them. This creates a sense of unease and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. In contrast, other light novels might focus more on other aspects like character relationships or world - building without such a high level of mortal danger.
One popular 'farming light novel' could be 'Farming in Another World'.
The light novel 'Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash' can be included. The characters are in a harsh and unforgiving world, and there are numerous instances where their survival seems uncertain, similar to the concept of deathflags. Additionally, 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!' has comical yet dangerous situations for the characters that can be related to the idea of deathflags in a light - hearted way.
Well, there could be 'Dragonborn: Rise of the Legend'. It might tell the story of a dragonborn's journey to become a great hero, facing various challenges and making allies along the way. Maybe there are epic battles against powerful foes and the discovery of hidden powers. Another could be 'Dragonborn: Quest for the Lost Artifact' where the dragonborn embarks on a dangerous quest to find a very important and powerful artifact that could change the fate of their world.
Some popular ones might include 'Sword Art Online' which has elements that could be considered in the light novel genre. It's about a virtual reality MMORPG where players get trapped inside the game world.
One popular 'shinigami light novel' could be 'Death Note'. It features a shinigami named Ryuk who drops his Death Note into the human world, which then sets off a chain of events with the main character Light using it to try and create a new world order.
One popular light ero novel is 'High School DxD'. It combines elements of fantasy, action, and some romantic themes. The story follows Issei Hyoudou, a high school student who gets involved with devils and angels.