How is this Josei ranking calculated?

We count how many chapters readers actually open, then rank 73 Josei novels by total reads since we started tracking. Nothing here is paid placement or editor-picked — the order comes entirely from reading activity.

How often does the Josei ranking update?

The snapshot is recomputed every day at 03:00 UTC. The all-time board therefore shifts daily, and the ▲▼ arrows next to each novel show how far a title has moved since the previous period.

Are all these Josei novels free to read?

Yes. Every novel on Lunovel is free to read in full, with no account required and new chapters added daily.

Top 50 Josei Light Novels of All Time

Discover the 50 most-read Josei light novels of all time on Lunovel — ranked from 73 ranked titles by real reader activity, refreshed daily. Free to read, new chapters every day.

73 Josei novels ranked · updated Aug 31, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC

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How is this Josei ranking calculated?: We count how many chapters readers actually open, then rank 73 Josei novels by total reads since we started tracking. Nothing here is paid placement or editor-picked — the order comes entirely from reading activity.
How often does the Josei ranking update?: The snapshot is recomputed every day at 03:00 UTC. The all-time board therefore shifts daily, and the ▲▼ arrows next to each novel show how far a title has moved since the previous period.
Are all these Josei novels free to read?: Yes. Every novel on Lunovel is free to read in full, with no account required and new chapters added daily.

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