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Tired of novels featuring weak protagonists who only grow strong through the power of friendship and enduring hardships?
If so, you’re in the right place. This list features novels where the main characters are strong right from the get-go. What sets these novels apart is their modern setting, unfolding in the present-day world. They also incorporate elements of the harem, adding an extra layer of intrigue and romance.
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As an avid reader and enthusiast of novels with overpowered main characters, I have compiled a list of such stories that I believe you’ll enjoy.
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The 20 Best Novels with Overpowered Main Characters
This list focuses specifically on novels that blend modern-day settings with harem dynamics and overpowered protagonists. If you’re ready for a whirlwind of power, romance, and contemporary drama, let’s dive into the list.
Modern Day Harem Novels with Overpowered Main Character Recommendations
Peerless Genius System
Peerless Genius System is a web novel that follows the story of Xiao Luo. After a painful breakup with his girlfriend of four years, Xiao Luo gets involved in a car accident. However, this accident serves as a turning point in his life when he merges with a high-tech system from a universe billions of light years away.
With this system, Xiao Luo obtains extraordinary abilities and the capacity to acquire various skills, such as understanding all foreign languages or elite fighting skills, by redeeming points. His life takes a drastic turn, and his new abilities start causing chaos in the world.
I Have a Mansion in the Post-apocalyptic World
I Have a Mansion in the Post-apocalyptic World is a novel that follows the story of Jiang Chen, an ordinary man who suddenly gains the ability to travel through space and time. After losing his job, Jiang stumbles upon a post-apocalyptic world, a place ravaged by nuclear war. This new environment is filled with zombies, dangers from constant radiation, and various mutant creatures.
Despite the harsh conditions, Jiang finds opportunities amidst the desolation. Abandoned mansions, luxury cars, high-tech products, and piles of gold are scattered everywhere, waiting to be claimed. He uses his ability to shuttle between the desolate future and the present day, where he introduces advanced technology from the future to his original world, leading to a significant improvement in his lifestyle.
Simultaneously, he recruits survivors from the post-apocalyptic world to work for him, offering basic amenities like food as their salary. He starts inventing superior technology, builds his power, and even begins to develop space combat vehicles.
The novel chronicles Jiang’s journey as he leverages his unique ability to thrive in both worlds, building an empire that transcends both time and space.
Dragon King’s Son-In-Law
The novel Dragon King’s Son-In-Law is centered on the protagonist, Hao Ren, an ordinary university student. His life takes a dramatic turn when he saves a little girl who falls from the sky. Unknowingly, he swallows a “candy” that fell from the girl, and this event drastically changes his status to the Dragon King’s son-in-law.
Suddenly, Hao Ren finds himself in a world hidden from ordinary humans, a world where dragons coexist with humans. This discovery makes him question his understanding of the world and even ancient Chinese mythologies.
Even though being the Dragon King’s son-in-law seemed like a laid-back lifestyle, the story and character development are done in a unique way. The romance and world-building feel natural.
The Testament of Sister New Devil
This light novel revolves around Toujo Basara, a high school freshman who was asked by his father if he wanted a little sister. The question threw him into a state of panic and confusion, only to be informed that his father was getting remarried and he would be having two new step-sisters.
After his father departs overseas, Basara finds himself in a series of erotic situations due to a mysterious contract. His troubles multiply when he learns that his new sister Mio’s life is being pursued by other demon tribes and hero tribes. This sparks a powerful contractor’s action drama filled with desires and challenges.
So Pure So Flirtatious
The second novel on the list, So Pure So Flirtatious, features a main character named Yang Ming. Yang Ming is an underachiever in high school, often skipping class to play pool, cheat on exams, and get into fights. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he acquires high-tech contact lenses that endow him with superpowers. The plot follows his journey as he navigates his new abilities, gets girls, and fights evil.
I am Prodigy
I Am Prodigy web novel follows the life of a regular high school student named Ye Lingchen. Ye Lingchen struggles with school exams and the high expectations set by his parents. However, after a peculiar dream, he wakes up to find he has been granted the ‘Prodigy System.’ This new system transforms his life from that point forward. The story follows Ye Lingchen’s journey as he explores the limitless possibilities now within his reach thanks to the ‘Prodigy System.’
Returning from the Immortal World
Returning From The Immortal World is about a supreme expert in the Immortal World who died. However, a strand of his soul managed to return to its original body on Earth. The novel delves into the experiences and adventures of becoming an expert once again once he returns to the mortal realm. This novel is full of face-slapping, business activities, fights, and romance as well as a harem.
A Valiant Life
The protagonist of the story is Lin Fan, who has become a jack of all trades because of the powerful Encyclopedia (System) he possesses. He even wins the first competition organized for trolls. This novel is a humor-filled narrative about Lin Fan’s adventures with his Encyclopedia and his unexpected trolling abilities.
My Wife is a Beautiful CEO
My Wife Is A Beautiful CEO is a novel set in modern China, where hidden syndicates and factions exist within society. The protagonist, Yang Chen, is a Harvard graduate proficient in multiple languages and skilled in combat. Despite his capabilities, he chooses to sell fried mutton skewers on the streets for a living.
Lin Ruoxi, the CEO of a multibillion-dollar company, Yu Lei International, is a key character in the story. As the CEO of a prominent company in the cosmetic and fashion industry, Lin Ruoxi and Yang Chen’s lives intertwine after a one-night stand leading to a tale of romance, secrets, and perhaps even danger.
Beauty and the Bodyguard
The story explores Lin Yi’s transition from a life of war and violence to protecting a high-school student. However, instead of facing dangerous enemies like drug lords and political figures, he finds himself dealing with spoiled children from wealthy families. Despite feeling underwhelmed by his new task, Lin Yi encounters a diverse cast of female characters, creating a harem-like situation.
With his expertise and skills, Lin Yi decides to embrace his invincibility in this new environment, while navigating the complexities of romance and his past experiences. The novel blends elements of action, romance, and comedy, promising an entertaining read.
Campione!
Campione! is a novel that follows the story of Kusanagi Godou, a 16-year-old boy who played baseball until an injury ended his sports career. During his spring break, he becomes involved in an adventure that leads him to slay one of the Heretic Gods, Verethragna, and inherit his powers.
As a result, Godou becomes the youngest and seventh Campione, a god slayer who possesses the divine powers of the gods. With his newfound abilities, Godou is tasked with defeating troublemaking gods and protecting humanity with the help of his followers. The novel combines elements of fantasy, mythology, and action, offering an exciting and supernatural storyline.
Strongest Abandoned Son
Strongest Abandoned Son follows the story of Ye Mo, who suddenly wakes up to find himself on a modern Earth where spiritual energy is scarce. He realizes that he has been transmigrated into the body of a young man who has been abandoned by his clan for an embarrassing reason.
As Ye Mo navigates this new world, he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind his past and reclaim his lost cultivation power. Along the way, he faces various challenges and encounters supernatural beings.
Despite the odds stacked against him, Ye Mo utilizes his fighting skills and practical knowledge to survive and thrive in this world. The novel combines elements of cultivation, harem, action, and adventure, providing an engaging and thrilling storyline.
NEET receives a dating sim game leveling system
NEET receives a dating sim game leveling system follows the story of a 30-year-old NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) who is reincarnated into the body of an otaku that choked to death on instant noodles. Upon his reincarnation, he realizes that he has been endowed with a miraculous game-like system that enables him to increase his stats and transcend the limits of the human body.
In this new world, the protagonist discovers that the denizens are far more attractive, and the world possesses futuristic technology and mysterious Yin Yang masters. The main character, who desires a carefree and enjoyable life, quickly becomes entangled in a complex plot. He must unlock his true potential and utilize his system to break free from the shackles that confine him. Along the way, he aims to uncover the truth about his previous body’s circumstances.
As he navigates through this world akin to a 2-D game, the protagonist encounters various challenges, interacts with captivating characters, and embarks on adventures filled with romance and excitement. With his game-breaking ability to save and load in real life, he strives to make the most of his newfound powers and create a glorious future for himself.
Isekai Kaeri no Ossan wa, Fusei Sukiru de Fathercon Musume-tachi o Tororori ni
Isekai Kaeri no Ossan wa, Fusei Sukiru de Fathercon Musume-tachi o Tororori ni follows the story of Nakamoto Keisuke, the strongest hero in history. After successfully defeating the Demon King in another world, he returns to Japan only to find himself labeled as a middle school graduate with a seventeen-year blank period. Unable to find a decent job, Nakamoto leads a life of part-time work.
However, his life takes an unexpected turn when Angelica, a girl from another world who claims to be a reward for the hero, appears before him. She persistently tempts Nakamoto to make her his wife. Alongside her is a high school girl who resembles his beloved girl, Elsa, whom he lost in the other world. With his cheat-like skills, Nakamoto finds himself caught in a harem life.
The novel explores Nakamoto’s adventures as he navigates through his harem-filled life, filled with humorous and romantic moments. It combines elements of isekai (another world) and harem genres, offering an entertaining and light-hearted story for readers to enjoy.
Very Pure and Ambiguous: The Prequel
Our main character died at the wedding of the girl he had a crush on, after a long and successful career. After convincing Yama to send him back to the world, he decides to fix the areas in which his life went wrong. Realizing the lack of love and romance in his past life, he sets out to conquer the hearts of various women.
My Beautiful Teacher
My Beautiful Teacher follows the story of Qin Chao, a university graduate who is struggling to find a job and feels stuck in life. One night, as he walks home from another unsuccessful job interview, a vase hits his head, leading him to be possessed by an old and powerful evil spirit trapped inside the vase. This incident inadvertently saves a mysterious university teacher named Su Ji, opening the path of cultivation for Qin Chao.
With the newfound power and guidance from Su Ji, Qin Chao starts his journey in cultivation while working as a security guard at Guangyuan School. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and enemies, but also forms relationships and connections with other individuals, including beauties who are drawn to his unique abilities.
X-ray Is More Than I Thought
Suzuhara was a man who was born with a unique ability. That ability was the x-ray vision, but it had evolved in a bad sense as he abused its power. But one day Suzuhara was given a big chance to use his ability effectively.
Top Quality Beauty Cultivation System
Su Lin has the power to control time. Using the power, he gets girls.
P.S.: It seems the site where I read this novel has removed it from their site.
You Cannot Afford To Offend My Woman
You Cannot Afford To Offend My Woman is a novel that centers around an undead protagonist who lacks humanity and suffers from severe mysophobia. The story follows the supreme overlord as he navigates a world filled with various individuals, including soldier kings, assassins, system users, transmigrators, and more.
The main part of the story is the romance between the main character and the female lead. Their interaction is filled with humor. Along the way, the main character gets more girls and creates a harem.
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Godly Student
Godly Student is a novel that follows the story of an Alchemist Grandmaster from the World of Immortals who accidentally possesses a playboy student in the middle of his midterms. Using his knowledge and the power of an immortal technique, the protagonist blends in with a group of femme fatales to dominate the city. The novel embraces shamelessness as its core theme and showcases the protagonist’s audacious and shameless nature.
Skirt-Chasing Young Monarch: City Lady-Killer
Young schoolboy Su Ke gets [Flower Pickup System] and this starts his adventure to get girls.
Is it Tough Being a Friend?
Is it Tough Being a Friend? is a novel that follows the story of Kobayashi Ichirou, who considers himself a pro at being a friend. He becomes close friends with Hinomori Ryuuga, the protagonist amongst the protagonists, after entering high school. Ryuuga attracts the attention of various beautiful girls in the school, including Yukimiya Shiori, a popular idol-like figure, Aogasaki Rei, an expert in swordsmanship, and Elmira McCartney, a mysterious transfer student.
As Kobayashi supports Ryuuga in navigating his relationships with these girls, he finds himself caught up in their interactions and often has to intervene or ask questions about Ryuuga’s connections with them. Despite his role as a close friend character, Kobayashi’s involvement in Ryuuga’s life becomes tiring and chaotic.
Kore wa Zombie desu ka?
Kore wa Zombie desu ka? is a novel that revolves around the life of Ayumu Aikawa, who becomes a zombie after being killed by a serial killer and then resurrected by a necromancer named Eucliwood Hellscythe. As Ayumu tries to adjust to his new undead existence, he encounters a Masō-Shōjo (Magical Garment Girl) named Haruna. Due to a twist of fate, Ayumu inadvertently obtains Haruna’s magical powers and is forced to become a Masō-Shōjo himself, which includes cross-dressing.
Living together with Eucliwood, Haruna, and a vampire ninja named Seraphim, Ayumu finds himself caught up in battles against demons known as Megalos. Alongside his supernatural housemates, he fights to protect those around him while also attempting to uncover the mystery behind his own death.
I’m in Hollywood
I’m in Hollywood is a web novel about an advertising director who gets a second chance at life. Reborn in 1988 Hollywood, he takes on the identity of an eighteen-year-old blond-haired Westerner named Eric Williams. Equipped with the knowledge of his previous life, he begins a new journey in the entertainment industry.
Using his skills from his past life, Eric starts writing movie scripts and television songs, along with directing various types of films. He aims to impress and win over various female celebrities, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Hollywood legend.
The plot mainly revolves around the glamorous and complex world of Hollywood. Eric, despite being an outsider in this life, navigates through it with his wits and determination. He quickly rises in the ranks and manages to gain a foothold in the industry. The novel explores his struggles and victories as he tries to achieve his dreams, all while dealing with various relationships and complications that come his way.
With themes of transmigration, showbiz, and personal transformation, I’m in Hollywood provides a unique perspective on Hollywood’s golden age through the eyes of an outsider-turned-insider.
Genius Sword Immortal
“Genius Sword Immortal” is a web novel about a teenager who unexpectedly finds himself transported from ‘the world of the immortals’ to the modern world. He wakes up in the body of an ordinary guy and realizes he has to start his cultivation practice from the beginning again.
His primary goal is to return to his original world. To do this, he has to get stronger by practicing martial arts and also needs to investigate why and how he was transported to the modern world in the first place. The plot involves his struggles to adapt to this new world, and his journey to regain his previous strength.
Hidden Assassin
Hidden Assassin is a story about a top-tier assassin who grows weary of his lifestyle and the endless cycle of murder. Seizing an opportunity to escape his oppressive organization, he inadvertently aids a rebirth-weakened phoenix while trying to flee. As a reward, the phoenix grants him his ultimate wish: freedom.
The novel then takes a turn into the realm of reincarnation, as the assassin’s soul is sent back to his ten-year-old self. Given the chance to change his fate, he kills the two assassins who originally recruited him. Consequently, he starts a new life, breaking away from the world of assassination.
Despite his efforts to remain low-profile and enjoy his newfound freedom, the protagonist finds himself continually dragged back into his old life’s shadows. He must negotiate his way through various encounters, maintaining a balance between his desire for peace and the need to protect himself and his loved ones.
In conclusion, this article provides an excellent compilation of 21 modern-day harem novels featuring overpowered main characters. For readers who are bored of the trope of weak main characters growing stronger through hardships and friendship, these novels come as a refreshing change with protagonists that are powerful from the start. The novels in this list are set in the present time and incorporate elements of the harem.
If you’re a fan of OP characters, and harem, with modern settings, this curated list is definitely worth exploring. Just remember that some of these novels may contain mature content, so they are recommended for readers who are comfortable with that.