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A boy who dreamed of being OP in another world finally gets his wish and is reincarnated into a fantasy world—but instead of getting cheat powers, he ends up with useless skills!? Each time he dies an untimely death, he’s granted a new skill… but every single one turns out to be a dud. Until—on his fifth reincarnation—does he finally pull an OP skill!? “No more dying. No more starting over…” A story about having overwhelming power born from new encounters and hard-earned experience in another world—the ultimate “I’m OP” tale begins!

The creation and supervision of malicious spirits and creatures, along with the construction of treacherous mazes, fall under the responsibility of the Demon Lords. Armed with extraordinary Unique Skills, they tempt unsuspecting souls into their labyrinths to revel in their torment. However, Demon Lord Procell, a recent addition to the group, bucks this trend by seeking to harvest people's positivity, rather than their suffering, to thrive. His aim is to build a joyful community rather than a hazardous maze to attract humans. This unconventional story delves into the idiosyncrasies of a Demon Lord.

After getting kicked out of the strongest party, the level 99 chef fulfills his dream of opening an adventurer diner in the countryside. (Source: MU)

I Reincarnated as a Bottom-Tier Character… But I Have the Strategy Guide!? "Takashi Takasugi is the lowest-ranked student in his class, plagued by bad luck. He clashes with the protagonist, leaves the academy, and is rumored to have died—a truly unfortunate character." That’s how the game’s strategy guide described him… and now, the protagonist finds himself reincarnated as this bottom-tier nobody! Drowning in despair, he searches his classroom desk—only to discover the very strategy guide he bought in his previous life. "If I use this, I can become the strongest!?" Determined to escape his tragic fate, Takasugi sets off to secretly grind his skills in dungeons… but hardship awaits at every turn. However, when he starts traveling alongside the game’s beautiful heroine, Hanagasaki, his destiny takes a dramatic turn—accelerating toward an unexpected reversal!

"From now on, you will become the butler of the Demon King’s Castle and live for me!" Ryuto, a young boy who was summoned to another world, but was abandoned due to his incompetence. The one who took his hand was the Demon King’s only daughter, Lurunoa. That encounter turns everything upside down. Three demon princesses with great hidden powers and secrets. When the mysteries of the continent are revealed, the boy becomes the world’s trump card!

Konoe Yuuto is a genius martial artist who is summoned to a different world where slave trading is legal. There, using his "Skill Taker" cheat ability, he steals the abilities of monsters he defeats, and starts building a slave harem while hoping to live a carefree life after retirement.

Haise is a young boy who has been gifted with an unknown ability. He becomes an adventurer together with his childhood friend Sasha, but is kicked out of the team for being unable to use his ability and being a hindrance. Furthermore, while continuing his solo adventure, he is caught in a trap and falls into dire straits. Just as he is on the brink of death, Haise's ability "Weapon Master" awakens! It is a power that shakes the laws of the world, summoning weapons from another world! ? An unrivaled fantasy set in another world that begins with adversity!

Although Leon saved the kingdom—and even the world—from crisis, he hears from Marie that the game actually has a sequel. If the same kind of events that Marie triggered were to happen in the Republic as well, the world could be headed toward destruction once again. To prevent that crisis, Leon and Marie, along with the others, arrive in the Republic of Alzer as exchange students—but then...!?

Ron accidentally travels to another world, but before he can even enjoy the thrill of his journey, he's framed and guillotined. On his deathbed, the system sends a cheat to avert the crisis. He also picks up a super cute and clingy witch along the way. A beautiful duchess from the empire suddenly appears, offering her territory, and a tsundere dragon maid takes care of her. Guided by the system, Ron is about to embark on a joyful journey into another world. But no one ever tells him that the same system has killed all ninety-nine other travelers before him! Whose conspiracy is all this?

Anne-Sophia, the princess who remembered her previous life at a young age, as well as her old self's intense love of magic. But she can't use magic?! Well, then there's no choice but to develop it herself! Pursuing her dream wholeheartedly and unwaveringly, Anne-Sophia soon became rumored to be the biggest problem child in the entire kingdom. One day, during a magical mishap, she stumbles upon a scene where her brother Algard is breaking off his engagement to his fiancée, Euphilia. What is in store for the young lady, whom is unloved by magic, but loves magic?! (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)

The story of a curious genius girl's journey to become immortal breeding stock for different species of creatures in order to fulfill her curiosity.

From Suspense & Horror 1998/08. A dark comedy superhero oneshot from the Suspense & Horror magazine genius Hirono Takuya, who has only had one short story printed in book format. After 3000 years, the superhuman Sick Bag is resurrected at the North Pole. He confronts the warlock named Chilled, now known as Master Shindera!! What will be the outcome of the greatest battle in history!?