by The enormous appeal of anime based on light novels and novels is that you can enjoy the story told in words in the form of a video.
In 2025, various titles, such as “After Dinner Mysteries,” “Anne Shirley,” and “The Elegant Vacation of the Phantom Thief Queen,” are being adapted into anime. So, Anime! Anime! Conducted a reader survey titled “Which light novels and novels would you like to see made into anime? (First half of 2025)” following the second half of 2024. During the survey period from June 6th to June 15th, 1,087 people responded.
The gender ratio was nearly equal, with approximately 55% of the population being men and 45% being women. In terms of age group, about 25 percent were in their 20s, about 35 percent were in their 30s, and about 15 percent were in their 40s.
Titles published in the 2020s are in the top three! First, there is “Immortal Detective Reido Momiji.” The approval rating was about 9 percent. “Immortal Detective Reido Momiji” is a mystery story in which the protagonist, Amanai Haruma, and the enigmatic transfer student Reido Momiji investigate the truth behind a locked-room murder that occurred at school. Readers commented, “In addition to the clever tricks, there are also thrilling developments such as dynamic car chases, explosions, and the abundance of ‘eye-catching’ scenes is fantastic, as if it were written to be made into a movie.
I think it has the best potential for animation,” and “The heroine Reido Momiji, as well as the characters without illustrations, have distinctive personalities. Before I knew it, I had grown attached to all of them. The relationship with Amanai-kun is also heavy and piercing.” The story’s fusion of mystery-solving, action, and drama has gained popularity. In addition, there is a “challenge to the reader” that appears in the story, and I’m looking forward to how this will be expressed in the anime.
This is a work that is full of the thrills that only a full-fledged mystery can have.” 2nd place is “Magic Fishing is Selected.” The approval rating was about 8 percent. The title published in April this year was ranked. This work is a fantasy about a boy named Kanata who survived by scavenging through garbage on the battlefield and carving out his destiny. “The classic story of slowly crawling up from rock bottom is comfortable, and the battles with magic flying around are tense.
The psychological descriptions are also careful, and the characters’ conflicts and doubts are conveyed realistically,” and “I was encouraged by the way an ordinary boy grows with extraordinary will and talent, while never losing his pure heart.” In addition, the setting was highly evaluated, with comments such as “The technical terms, such as magic dregs (Rabish) and lost legend holders (Fatum Holders), were also impressive. I felt that the well-developed worldview supports the reality of the characters.” Third place was awarded to “The Policeman and the Maneki-neko.” The approval rating was about 7 percent.
“The Policeman and the Maneki-Neko” is a fantasy about daily life set in Katsubushi-cho, a downtown shopping district by the sea, depicting the interactions between the newly appointed policeman, Komaki Yusuke, and the talking cat, Omochi-san, who lives in the police box. “It’s set in a world where youkai exist, but the warmth of it leaves a lasting impression on me rather than a scary one.
Every episode is filled with kindness, and I felt like my heart was slowly being warmed,” and “It’s strange how it’s not at all opportunistic, yet still makes you feel happy. I think it would heal even more people if it were made into an anime,” many people said, citing the gentle story as their attraction.
“A seaside rural town, an old police box, a plump cat… I can picture a nostalgic, relaxing scene in my mind. I want to experience the scenery in the anime,” said one person, who was also drawn to the setting itself. Here are some other comments! “Wizard’s Brain”: After more than 20 years since the first volume, this timeless masterpiece from Dengeki Bunko has finally been completed.
Modern video technology should be able to recreate the near-light speed battles between magicians who use bio-quantum computers implanted in their brains to interfere with physical phenomena!” “Reimei in the Sea of Sand”: “In addition to the cuteness of the desert pirate Reimei, it’s full of gimmicks, such as the seven other worlds floating in the sky and the drill submarine moving through the sea of sand. It has a sense of speed that evokes images, and I wanted to see it in anime form.” “I’m Not Sure About the Cat I Picked Up”: “It’s a daily drama that depicts the daily life of a mysterious speaking creature called Modoki.
Modoki’s constant quibbling makes you chuckle. It would fit in with the current cat boom. “Silver Sea, Golden Land” was also voted for as an ancient reincarnation fantasy by Himuro Saeko, who is also a hot topic due to the revival screening of “Ocean Waves.” I want to see the beautiful scenery of the land of Tanami and the life of the main character, Masumi, who is tossed about by his upbringing but stands up to his fate.” A wide variety of genres, including mystery, fantasy, and love stories, were ranked in this survey. In addition to the regular titles in the survey, several new titles also ranked high.
Top 10 rankings [Which light novels and novels would you like to see animated? First half of 2025 edition] 1st place: “Immortal Detective Reido Momiji” Rei Shizuku 2nd place: “Magic Fishing is Selective” Ramunabe 3rd place: “Policeman and Maneki-Neko” Uehara Midori 4th place: “The person I fell in love with asked me to die in my sister’s place. Why did the one I had a crush on, who married my sister, come to me now? English: But then I thought…” Nagano Mizuki 5th, “Wizard’s Brain” Saegusa Reiichi 6th, “The Case Files of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Ayakashi Division” Tenkaji Sayaka 7th, “Once Again, That Promise with You, Who Seems to Break” Kujo Ren 8th, “Psychic Detective Yakumo” Kaminaga Manabu 9th, “Grim Connect” Tori Hare 10th, “Septendekimu: The Magic Sword Girl’s Search for Stars Seventeen” Saegusa Reiichi 10th, “Bastard Swordsman” James Richman (Response period: June 6th – June 15th, 2025)
Ranking Top 20 [Which light novels and novels would you like to see adapted into anime? First half of 2025 edition] 1st, “Immortal Detective Reido Momiji” Rei Shizuku 2nd, “The Magic Scouting Takes a Pick” Ramunabe 3rd, “The Policeman and the Lucky Cat” Uehara Midori 4th, “The person I fell in love with asked me to die in my sister’s place. Why has the man I had a crush on, who married my sister, come to me now? But then-” Nagano Mizuki 5th place “Wizard’s Brain” Saegusa Reiichi 6th place “The Case Files of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Ayakashi Division” Tenkaji Sayaka 7th place “Once again, that promise with you who seems to be breaking” Kujo Ren 8th place “Psychic Detective Yakumo” Kaminaga Manabu 9th place “Grim Connect” Tori Hare 10th place “The Demon Sword Girl’s Search for the Star Seventeenth [Septendekim]” Saegusa Reiichi 10th place “Bastard Swordsman” James Richman 11th place “Onmyoji and Tengu Eyes – Tomoe City Hall Monster Trouble Department” Utamine Yuko 11th place “The Harem Food Doctor’s Medicinal Food Book – The Deserted Princess Eats Poison and Turns it into Medicine” Yumemisato Ryu 14th place “When We Switched to Remote Classes, I Ended Up Living with the Most Beautiful Girl in My Class” Mihagi Senya 15th place “The Wedding of the Harem Demon” Yumemisato Ryu 16th place “I doubt that the cat I picked up was really a cat” Nekozawa Futayo 17th place “About the incident where a beautiful girl I accidentally saved became attached to me for some reason” Sakuranomiya Amane 17th place “Reimei of the Sea of Sand” Nakajima Ryu 17th place “Am I not a saint? Well, I’ll do as I please, so please leave me alone.” Aeru 20th place “I’m not even a mob character in a girls’ game.” Gyokuro 20th place”Silver Sea, Golden Earth” Himuro Saeko (Response period: June 6th to June 15th, 2025)
This survey is part of a survey of readers’ opinions on “current interest and attention in anime works and characters.” The results are not intended to determine the superiority or inferiority of any character or work. This article will help you learn about new works and characters, deepening your understanding and interest.
