NovelUpdates

NovelUpdates is a popular online platform for reading Japanese light novels in English. The site was developed by Yllia and launched in 2006. It quickly gained popularity among fans of Japanese literature, especially those interested in the Boys' Love (BL) genre. NovelUpdates offers a range of BL novels, including romance, drama, and comedy, which are translated into English by a team of volunteers. The site's popularity can be attributed to its user-friendly interface, vast collection of novels, and active community of users.


As of 2021, NovelUpdates receives an average of 10 million visitors per month, making it one of the most popular sites for reading Japanese light novels in English. The platform has also expanded its offerings to include web novels, Korean novels, and Chinese novels.


Founded: 2006
Founder: Yllia
Headquarters: Singapore
Official website: https://www.novelupdates.com
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Screenshot via https://www.novelupdates.com
Screenshot via https://www.novelupdates.com
Screenshot via https://www.novelupdates.com

Top 9 Best Sites to Read Japanese BL Light Novels in English

  1. top 1 J-Novel Club
  2. top 2 BookWalker
  3. top 3 Amazon Kindle
  4. top 4 Kobo
  5. top 5 Barnes & Noble Nook
  6. top 6 Project Gutenberg
  7. top 7 Open Library
  8. top 8 Goodreads
  9. top 9 NovelUpdates

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