Japanese Folklore

Izan, a Spanish-japanese boy who lives with his mother and sister in the heart of Valencia plays for the valencia academy since he could remember. As life fucks as all,Izan found himself being laid off by his club for being talentless. Izan in a fit of rage runs around his local pitch(Legit who the fuck trains when he's angry). As fate would have it,Izan gets struck by lightning which gives him a system. Izan with the system embarks on a journey to becoming 'THE' god of football ************ 1. set in post messi-ronaldo dominant era.[2022.post messi-ronaldo peak era in europe] 2. Real world likeness. 3. 1500-2000 words on average let's get this novel up. help me with your powerstones and reviews and share this Novel ************* Also all right reserved for the companies and teams and also players I use in the novel since I don't know how image rights work and I'm too lazy to search it up on bing- , I mean google here's the discord guys https://discord.gg/B7PXyBg3 1 dragon: 3 bonus chapters 1 magic Castle= 5 bonus chapters [will be released the day following the gift] 100 Powerstones= 1 bonus chapter [released the same day] 10 golden tickets= 1bonus chapter

Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

In seeking to connect with his heritage, an accident leads Leonardo to an uncertain fate. Reborn into a wealthy Japanese family at the end of the 19th century, he finds himself in a world where ancestral traditions collide with modern changes.

Mimic,the tale about choosing to become a Mimic as my Next Life or MimicLife is journey of reincarnation to Otherworld(Isekai genre) but the world is still connected to the real world he came from(reference houkago saitensie and GATE japanese manga) starting a new life as a mimic he will use all of his abilities throughout the journey with which path?(Hero path, Demon king path ,kingdom building path ,Fools path ,Tyrant path ,Streaming vtube videos as vtube streamer in YouTube in another world path?) Well let's find it out shall we? (The picture is not mine)Art credit: http://deviantart.com/phill-art/gallery https://dndbeyond.com/monsters/2048646-mimic-knight, midjourney

"Embark on an epic journey with Timothy, the protagonist of 'GINKEN: Sea Storm.' In a world engulfed by the infinite Vast Expanse, Timothy sails across the boundless ocean, fueled by the sole ambition to reach the colossal gate that serves as the portal to escape. Armed with extraordinary fire powers, he encounters a spectrum of allies and adversaries, each encounter shaping his destiny in this captivating tale of courage, magic, and the uncharted mysteries of the sea." - The narrative of this novel draws inspiration from the Japanese anime/manga series, One Piece. - The quality of the chapters noticeably improves from chapter 95 onward, extending to the latest chapters currently in development.

For Kyoto this year, Mahou high school got a lot of surprises. -And the one that topped it all? Turned out to be your completely everyday demon girl. -Wait WHAT??? A interesting girl named Eri who is driven by two things. One is her love of Japanese culture. Secondly, she has a great drive to study human behavior. Luckily for her, she happen to enroll at a school full of all kinds of 'curious specimens.' In simple words... -They are all hopeless TWITS you guys!!! Tag along on stories of the demon girl who watches her schoolmates in awe, wonder, and confusion?

In Norse mythology, the Vikings reverently called me the Midgard Serpent that encircles the world - Jörmungandr; in Christian mythology, Christians contemptuously referred to me as the Ancient Dragon, the Ancient Serpent - Satan; in Greek mythology, the gods fearfully named me the Hundred-Headed Dragon - Typhon; in Kunlun mythology, the shamans fanatically called me the Torch Dragon - Zhu Jiuyin… Mayan mythology, Buddhist mythology, Slavic mythology, Celtic mythology, Nahuatl mythology, Japanese mythology, Assyrian mythology, Egyptian mythology, Finnish mythology… In numerous mythological tales, I traversed through them, known as a monster, yet only seeking the truth. … This is a story of an evil god.

In 1630 B.C., five young individuals from different regions of the world are chosen by the stars for an extraordinary adventure. Phaistos, a curious Greek boy; Freya, a brave Scandinavian girl; Kibi, an agile scout from the African steppes; Zara, an ingenious Berber healer; and Miki, a disciplined Japanese prodigy, all share a unique connection with the stars. One night, a mystical encounter leads them to the Academy of Ætherion, a renowned school of magic nestled among the stars. Destiny has united them to protect the balance of the universe and safeguard their homeland, Earth, against an imminent threat. Together, Phaistos, Freya, Kibi, Zara, and Miki embark on a thrilling adventure, forging indestructible bonds and facing formidable challenges. This journey will etch their names in the History of the Cosmos as "the Chosen of the Stars."

[LitRPG / Isekai / Adventure / Action / Comedy] Inspired by Mushoku Tensei, God of War, Bloodborne, Elden Ring & Warhammer 40k. Zen Hawthorn is a strange fellow, born with a curse that makes everyone questions his sanity. In a cruel twist of fate, he embarks on a journey to avenge his grandfather; further unlocking the mysteries of the world he lives in. Join him, on an action-adventure-romcom journey filled with Demons, Celestials and Cosmic Beings as he narrates from his humble beginning, to the prevention of the Demon King's resurrection and more. Beware of plentiful memes, Easter Eggs and references found within. This story contains Japanese folklores, Norse & Greek mythology along with Elves, Demons, Reptilians, Vikings and Dragons. Have fun reading! Book 1 - Not An Isekai Story (Completed) Book 2 - Not An Isekai Story Unshipped (In Progress) Book 3 - Simply Not Another Isekai Story (Coming Soon) Book 4 - Simply Not Another Isekai Story Unlimited (Coming Soon)

Long ago, the world of Terrenter was created from the wishes of lavender dragons who wanted to find a place to call home. After the world became flourished with nature and humans, the dragons left the world save for one. That dragon continued granting wishes for humans until it disappeared one day. Now, people rarely remember its existence and only believe them to be folklore. Arcturus Mercury believed they truly existed and is searching for evidence. His travels bring him to the barren icy lands of Eternally where the dragon once lived. Braving through a never-ending snowstorm, he stumbled upon a trapdoor in a cave where he encountered Nova, a mysterious and beautiful man with lavender eyes who seems rather knowledgable about the lore. Nova then proposed to grant Arcturus's wish on the condition to help him grant the wishes of all living beings in the world. Also available on Tapas & Wattpad: Tapas: https://tapas.io/series/Lavender-Eyes/info Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/336717484-lavender-eyes Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/69543/lavender-eyes

This novel is set in a fictional era, with a background somewhat similar to China during World War II, where it is invaded by the Japanese. The main characters are a couple of homosexuals who meet and fall in love. One leads soldiers in resisting the invaders, while the other fights to protect cultural relics.

In the year 2024, Hayate sato was a 20 year old japanese man and also a dedicated player of the popular fantasy MMORPG game "Hollow." After a late-night gaming session, he closed his eyes and unexpectedly woke up not in his bedroom, but in the body of his beloved in-game avatar, Lucifer, standing in the middle of a vast and desolate wasteland.  With no clear explanation for what had happened or how he had gotten there, and being stuck decades into the future with no way to get back, he must rely on himself to survive in this world armed with the ability to use magic.

(This is Heavily Inspired by the Novel/Anime, Classroom of the Elite) Ivory Thornberg has attended, Tokyo International High School, a prestigious academy located on a secluded island granted by the Japanese government. Designed to be the pinnacle of elite education, this school’s mission is to shape students who will drive humanity’s future forward. Ivory soon realizes that life at Tokyo Inter is anything but ordinary. Here, every lesson, every rule, and every challenge is crafted to push students to their limits, preparing them for the immense responsibilities that await.

"I... will kill everyone who made me suffer, I will torture them till the end of time and turn their lives into a living hell." Shuku Ryuu is a Japanese high school student, he was bullied badly in school, from day to night the bullies wouldn't let him live peacefully without doing many terrible things just to satisfy themselves. But after a long time of being bullied, he accepted his fate to be their toy, willing to be used as a sandbag as long as he can endure. Only after he and his classmates got teleported to a fantasy world where magic existed, he thought he would be free from the bullies in this new world. However, the bullies wouldn't set him free, they set him up and his classmates betrayed him, and Shuku is then sold as a slave by his own classmates. Despite being summoned to this world by the Royal King as anticipated heroes who would defeat the Forces of the Demon Lord and save the world. But he didn't care, all he wanted was for his bullies and enemies to know his pain, he bowed to make every single one of them suffer in agony even if he had to die. And he will get his revenge.

"When a decent living and resourceful young teenager is manipulated by a destructive "Kitsune (Japanese fox spirit)/or to say Huli Jing (Chinese fox spirit)", his life takes a drastic turn. The fox spirit, unaware of the true nature of their pact, forms a love contract with him. As they gradually fall for each other, this becomes the boy's greatest problem. Complicating matters further is the involvement of powerful gods from "Chinese and Japanese mythologies",the Tiānshì (Divine Messengers) of the Chinese gods - East, West, South, North, and Central - and the Mikoto (Divine Messenger) of the Japanese gods, particularly the central deity, Amaterasu Omikami, become entangled in their fate. Unbeknownst to the boy, the Kitsune/Huli Jing is an extraordinary, destructive fox spirit born from the combined spiritual energy of six Japanese and Chinese fox spirits. In ancient times, she was notoriously difficult to seal, requiring the collective efforts of fifteen Chinese and Japanese gods and goddesses from each direction. "Now, in the present, she has broken free from her seal, empowered by her accumulated strength". Having been sealed since childhood, she has forgotten most of her powers. However, this forgetfulness proves advantageous, as she begins to experience human emotions. Unfortunately, this newfound humanity also means facing the wrath of the gods, their Tiānshì, and Mikoto . And lastly that the female lead and the main character his identity."

Azazel Alastar, known as Az Ocelot, was a runaway picked off of the streets of Chicago and raised by the infamous mafia godfather, Hades Grimwood. At just 18 years old and the leader of his own gang, Az begins investigating what the mysterious words "Deadly Hooker" mean—the same two words his older brother, Rexford, has been muttering since his return from the Iraq War. However, his inquiries are hindered when Grimwood sends his men after Az at an underground bar he uses as a hideout. At the bar, David, Az's nine-year-old friend, introduces him to Minato Isamu, and his assistant, Kenji Ren, Japanese photographers seeking to report on American street gangs. Unfortunately, the introduction is cut short when Zhi Peng, also known as Shooter, and Az's closest ally and best friend, calls to warn Az about Grimwood and his men. Shooter explains that the gang has a plan to ambush Az and his gang at their hideout! Not too long after, Grimwood's men storm the bar, and havoc begins. In the ensuing chaos, Grimwood's men kidnap David and Kenji. Now Az must find a way to rescue them and continue his investigation into the mystifying "Deadly Hooker," but will his history with the mafia could greatly affect his chance of success. With Grimwood and his mafia against him, it seemed like nothing was possible. Can Az fight against Grimwood to find out what is a "Deadly Hooker?"

Many people wish to be transported to another world, beautiful women, supernatural powers, adventures and the list continues. But what happens when you are born in a place where almost everyone see you as a tool, which turned out to be useless for their purposses. Falling into the depths of despair after losing what he cared for the most, the unmistakable sound of a notification changed his destiny and the one of all the planes of existence, but was it for the good... or not? "The host's current body is too shitty for the system, physical reformation in progress", "physical reformation complete, as a one time reward for surviving the host might ask the system for a wish". Follow Daimon on his journey through a world where the existences called "Gods" are only higher ranked mages. ------------------------------------ Achievement rewards: 300 power stones= 1 extra chapters (The reward chapters will be posted on the week, on a random day) ----------------------------------- If You like monsters folklore and cute girls then be my guest ----------------------------------- The cover is not mine, so all the credit for the right owner ----------------------------------- The story will have a lot of dark elements so if you don't have stomach for that then I suggest you to leave, oh also i'm quite a pervert myself so be prepared for that (NO NTR). ---------------------------------- Finally, enjoy the story and if you like it please do support me with your golden tickets, power stones and reviews they will help me a lot.

I am a middle-aged man who died and has now possessed the body of a Japanese woman. Living in someone else’s body with loneliness and boredom, without parents, in this land of Japan. Suddenly, a foreign man spoke to me. "Hey, you, let’s get married." And he proposed to me. Could this be a good chance to start a family? I, who was once a man, am suddenly marrying a foreign man? However, the foreign man who proposed admitted he has nothing but his two children. But that’s alright. I just want a simple family. ____ GenderBender, Male to Female, Complex Family Relationships, Romance Comedy, Transmigration, Slice of Life, Female Protagonist

Liam, an archaeology student, stumbles upon an ancient journal detailing the existence of hidden doors scattered throughout his city. According to its pages, each door serves as a prison for dark entities from the Void, a realm beyond human comprehension. Driven by curiosity and the allure of mystery, Liam opens one of the doors, unleashing a creature that should never have been set free. He soon discovers that these entities are not only dangerous but also intent on unleashing a greater horror: the opening of a "mother door" that would connect the world to the Void, dooming humanity. With the help of Elena, a local folklore expert, Liam must confront the forces he has unleashed, navigating through warped realities, living shadows, and his deepest fears. As the final door inches closer to being opened, Liam faces an impossible choice: save himself or sacrifice everything to seal the doors and stop the end of the world. In this battle between curiosity and terror, every step toward the Void brings him closer to the realization that some prisons were never meant to be touched. How far would you go for the truth... if you knew it might destroy you?

In the world 2050, Humanity lost to aliens who attacked earth and humanity was enslaved. Beaten and broken humanity remained enslaved for 30 years till one young Japanese woman Asami Fukuda decides to lead a revolution to gain back humanity's freedom.

Kazuki, a Japanese high school student, on his way home from a training session of his school's boxing club, is kidnapped by a hooded guy and taken to a strange, otherworldly room where he encounters a strange, all-powerful entity that gives him a special ability and forces him to go to different universes together with Enea, the guy who brought him to the room, where they have to perform various missions for his entertainment.

In the heart of a forgotten realm, nestled between barren hills and tangled forests, lay the third-rate village of Kasru. A modest settlement plagued by monsters and folklore, it was a place of whispered tales and silenced screams. The villagers, though hearty and resilient, often hurried through their days, ever watchful for the shadows that lurked at the edges of their lives.

Iriasu is a half-Japanese boy that moved away from Japan when he was very young, due to mental problems and personal problems Iriasu wants to return back to his roots and experience high-school there but he is unable to, he isn't used to live in Japan but he wanted to go there since he was a kid, he could only see Japan only through images and tales from his dad. Thankfully a once in a life time chance came to Iriasu that allowed him to travel to Japan. Will the boy make the most of his 3 year experience there?

In the blistering June when the searing sun hangs high in the sky, the life of high school lad Ning Hai is thrown into disarray by a mysterious mobile phone. After picking up the device, he astonishingly receives a text message that addresses him by name, declaring that he has been chosen for a survival script. Before he can even respond, Ning Hai loses consciousness. Upon waking once more, he finds himself in an unfamiliar Japanese bedroom. The enigmatic mobile phone makes its reappearance and directs him to head to school. Here, Ning Hai comes across Aoba Suzukaze who has also been embroiled in this incident. Nevertheless, the mysterious "Red-Eye Disease" is spreading across the city. Those afflicted have vividly red eyes and exhibit intense aggression. As soon as Ning Hai engages with the "mother" of this world, he experiences the madness of Red-Eye Disease. How will the superpower-endowed youth Ning Hai unlock the secrets of the survival script and counter the threat of Red-Eye Disease in this world teeming with the unknown? An exhilarating adventure awaits for you to commence together and explore this mysterious and thrilling realm.

A few months back, something revolutionary happened, the Japanese government had discovered an island filled with new species, but not just any regular new species, they discovered a bunch of demi-human species! It didn't take long before the Japanese government and these new species where able to form an alliance and decided to take these new species to Japan to live as regular Japanese citizens. Yoshikawa Kazuhiko recently turned 18 years old. He attends Daifuku Highschool as a third year, but his life gets turned upside down when he meets Daravina Feitzas, a demon girl who is also a third year student. He goes through all sorts of weird-happenings and gets to know more about the demi-human species and their culture. (Side note: I need to say this is just a concept, and my first time posting here. I may not have my facts right (about Japan and other stuff) and my writing may be a little sloppy. But that's not gonna stop me. Everything you read here is subjected to change.)

Two worlds: Earth and Sekai—a world where magic and technology coexist. Two boys—Tachibana Yuri. An ordinary Japanese boy with a normal life, and has a love for manga. Yuri Tachibana. A rebellious, short-tempered Third Prince of the Saishi Kingdom. He's known notoriously for his recklessness and punk-like behaviour, the headache of the royal family. What will happen when they accidentally switch worlds? Chaos and hilarity of course.

an amalgam of various fairytales, folklore and fables making a unique story of a band of rogues who fight evil fairies who plan to raze their world to ash.

This story is about a Japanese boy who got isekai to fight evil your typical isekai story, No you are wrong this story about how he discovers the past of the world his betrayel, revenge, mysterious and how he recreates the past.

It was supposed to be a check out for a new high school for his high school education. But, Kichi Vista-Sasaki, a smart Japanese boy who lived in the Philippines, ended up being a student at AITA, an organization of assassins. His unknown path was drastically changed to be that of an assassin. There he ended up being friends with various students of different backgrounds, including the cold and brutal Haru Takao and the stylish and prideful British girl Catalina Wesley Jr. His life as an assassin will be slowly unraveled as he navigates through that school, including the uncovering of secrets behind a person nicknamed “The Traitor,” who was a very rich, young man who lost his parents at a young age, including his secret past and regrets. Warning: The photo used for the book cover is NOT mine! Credits go to the original owner!

Ethan Kim, disregarding local warnings, buys the 5-story mansion in the 14th District, hoping to renovate and flip it. His loyal assistant, Jaehoon, expresses concerns about the area's notorious paranormal activity. Park Minsoo, a talented fashion designer working from home, lives nearby. His family's dark past is intertwined with the Changgwi's history. When Ethan moves in, he awakens Sooyeon, a changgwi (vengeful spirit) from the Joseon era. Sooyeon was a noblewoman from the Park family, brutally killed in the forest of tigers after being separated from her lover, Kim Sejeong, due to their families' opposition to their same-sex relationship. As Ethan experiences terrifying encounters, he seeks Minsoo's expertise on local folklore. would they be able to overcome every terrifying encounter?