Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-light-novel" theme.

After twelve years of playing his favorite MMORPG game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world playing it indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown. Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, The Sacred Kingdom enjoyed years of peace after construction of an enormous wall protecting them from neighboring invasions. But, one day this comes to an end when the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives with an army of villainous demi-humans. Fearing invasion of their own lands, the neighboring territory of the Slane Theocracy is forced to beg their enemies at the Sorcerer Kingdom for help. Heeding the call, Momonga, now known as the Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown, rallies the Sorcerer Kingdom and its undead army to join the fight alongside the Sacred Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy in hopes to defeat the Demon Emperor.

Monogatari is an anime TV show based on a light novel. It is known for its psychological and absurd themes, with elements of dark comedy and ecchi. The story revolves around various characters dealing with supernatural occurrences, including vampires, spirits, and yokai. The show explores themes of magic, occult, and Japanese mythology.

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- follows Subaru Natsuki, a high school student who is suddenly transported to a parallel world. There, he discovers that he has the ability to return to a specific point in time whenever he dies. Subaru soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous web of events and must navigate this new world while trying to uncover the truth behind his ability and find a way back home.

After dying from a truck accident, a NEET is reincarnated in a fantasy world as Rudeus Greyrat. With his past memories intact, he takes this opportunity to create a fulfilling life for himself. He hones his magical skills, forms relationships, and embarks on adventures, all while facing the challenges of this new world.

Cid Kagenou is a young boy who aspires to become a shadowbroker, operating in the shadows. After encountering magic, he dies and reincarnates as the son of a noble. Determined to achieve his dreams, he rescues a girl and fabricates a story of being the leader of an ancient organization that fights the Cult of Diabolos. The girl joins him, and together, they establish the Shadow Garden. However, Cid soon discovers that his seemingly fictional story has a basis in reality.

The Irregular at Magic High School follows siblings Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba, who enroll in a prestigious magic academy. Despite Tatsuya's lack of magical ability, he becomes involved in dangerous events that threaten the school and the world.

Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles is a TV show about a young man named Rio who is transported to a fantasy world. In this new world, Rio has memories of a past life and must navigate through various challenges and adventures. Along the way, he forms relationships with different characters and discovers more about his own abilities and destiny. The series combines elements of action, adventure, romance, and fantasy, making it an exciting and captivating watch.

After being killed in a stabbing incident, an average salaryman finds himself reincarnated in a fantasy world as a slime with unique abilities. With his new form and powers, he sets out to build a peaceful and prosperous community for all creatures.

Overlord (2015) is a TV show set in a dystopian future where the main character becomes trapped in a virtual reality game called Yggdrasil. In this game world, he takes on the persona of his character, a powerful wizard named Momonga. As Momonga, he must navigate through a kingdom filled with monsters and magic, all while trying to find a way to escape and return to the real world.

After dying in a freak accident, Kazuma Satou is sent to a parallel world where he forms a dysfunctional party with a goddess, a mage, and a crusader. Together, they take on quests, battle monsters, and try to survive in this comedic and fantastical adventure.

A young maiden is kidnapped and sold into servitude at the emperor's palace, where she secretly employs her pharmacist skills with the help of the head eunuch to unravel medical mysteries in the inner court.

The Misfit of Demon King Academy follows Anos Voldigoad, a reincarnated demon king who enrolls in Demon King Academy to reclaim his throne. Despite being looked down upon as a misfit and encountering various challenges, Anos uses his magical powers and intelligence to prove his worth and uncover the mysteries surrounding his reincarnation.

Kaoru Tono stumbles upon the Urashima Tunnel, a legendary passageway that can fulfill desires. However, spending too much time in the tunnel results in a significant loss of life years. As Kaoru explores the tunnel, he encounters Anzu Hanashiro, a troublesome transfer student, upon exiting.

Isekai'd into another world, Haruka makes use of seemingly underpowered skills to live as a lone wolf.

Alya is a transfer student enjoying popularity at her new high school, often sporting a cold shoulder while earning high marks in class. She ignores her nerdy classmate, Kuze Masachika, except for when she blurts out a flirtatious line to him in Russian. Little does she know, Kuze understands Russian, though he pretends not to. Let’s see where this wacky love story takes them!

High School D×D follows the perverted high school student Issei Hyoudou, who is killed on his first date ever. However, he is later revived as a devil by Rias Gremory, a beautiful senior devil, who recruits him into her club of high-class devils. Issei's new life as a devil is filled with battles against fallen angels and other supernatural beings, all while dealing with the ecchi and harem situations that come with his new demonic lifestyle.

In Gun Gale Online, a popular virtual reality game, one player finds herself on a thrilling adventure as she participates in a high-stakes battle-royale tournament. With a traumatic past, she must overcome her fears and forge new friendships while facing intense gunfights and challenging obstacles.

An unhappy young woman, Miyo Saimori, who is mistreated by her family, is forced into a marriage with the intimidating Kiyoka Kudou. As they get to know each other, they discover a chance for love.

Ars Louvent is reincarnated in another world as the young son of a minor noble who owns a small domain. Ars is not particularly strong or intelligent, but he was born with the Appraisal Skill that's able to see others' abilities and statuses. He uses his skill to find the best hidden talents in the world to make their small, weak domain into the best.

Classroom of the Elite follows the story of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a student of Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, where students are ranked based on their grades. However, the school's true purpose is to conduct a social experiment, where students must use their intelligence to manipulate and outsmart each other in order to succeed and rise up the ranks. As Kiyotaka navigates the complex web of relationships and power struggles, he uncovers the dark secrets lurking behind the prestigious facade of the school.