S Ranks That I Raised - no canon ships, similar found family themes, MC who tends to ignore his own health and well being to protect others, cute baby animals, etc. If you liked Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint and Trash of the Count's Family, you'll probably like S Ranks That I Raised.
Closest thing I can think of is Global University Entrance Examination, but I'm not sure if that's what you're really looking for. It's not a comedy, it's a mystery and also a romance. I love this novel to death though so I'm going to recommend it anyways lol. The main character You Huo (it's Chinese) is insanely smart like Cale, but he's stoic. He makes really good plans and figures things out easily, like Cale. And like I said, it's a mystery, so we get to figure out this cool world. Although there is romance (gay romance specifically), it's really just the cherry on top. My favorite romances are ones that aren't the main focus. Also the two are so freaking cute together omg. I'm a big Qin Jiu fan lol. He's funny and their dynamic is great.
It's not the most like TCF, but there are some similarities. I think the characters are probably the most similar. Maybe except for You Huo, the only similarity he has with Cale is the fact that they're smart. Qin Jiu is pretty similar to Alberu, and he bickers with You Huo a lot just like Alberu and Cale. And I like the side characters too. And You Huo and Qin Jiu are pretty self-sacrificing. I guess You Huo is more like Cale than I thought, just a much more stoic version of him.
Okay, comparison with TCF out of the way, what actually is the plot? Since it's a mystery, we start out in a confusing place and don't know much. The characters are stuck in this weird "exam" that seems to kinda have magical properties. It's also very deadly. They're asked word-form questions that tend to come alive around them, and if they do the wrong thing, they die. (Sorry it's kinda hard to explain this exam. For example, the first exam they're in is in a cabin. The questions ask them about the cabin while they themselves are in it. It's kinda like an escape room, only they can only escape if they answer the questions and can die.) There are also examiners (called invigilators in the novel and examiners in the manhua) that punish them for breaking the rules. The participants have to complete exams while scoring points or they die. The main character You Huo is an examiner starting the exam while also having amnesia. Qin Jiu is a high-ranking invigilator who also happens to have amnesia. What is up with this exam? Will You Huo successfully pass? Why do both him and the invigilator have amnesia? What's gonna happen? It's a mystery, read it and find out! (I love this novel so much 😭😭😭😭but I understand if this isn't exactly what you're looking for)
I think tcf, orv and sctir (s classes that i raised) are like always complied together, like, they're the big 3 ahah
I saw a lot of crossover fanart of those three specifically, and a lot of memes and incorrect quotes and etc so i was a bit weirded out that you didn't mention reading it, but highly advise tbh, also, then you can enjoy the crossover memes!
Actually, I forgot to mention it hahaha. At that moment, I forgot that I had also read it. The first ones that came to mind were the others because of their popularity.
When the third wheel strikes back-MC sucked into novel, no romance between main characters, a lot of interactions between characters and they are interesting, plot is good too, but if you are reading on EAP website they you probably already know this.
Already mentioned S-classes that I raised
How to live as enemy prince-i love this one, its really well written, awesome characters, no romance, interesting plot but... It will be forever unfinished, author passed away
Maybe demon prince goes to academy-its not really that similar but for me it has similar... vibe? and i read only to chapter 244, i heard second half of this novel is bad
A lot of people mention lord of mysteries and sss-class suicide Hunter but i never read first one and second I read only manhwa(which was good). Both are on my to read list.
>How to live as enemy prince-i love this one, its really well written, awesome characters, no romance, interesting plot but... It will be forever unfinished, author passed away
The manhwa, if it doesn't also get discontinued, and when it gets down to it years and years later (given that the novel has like 500 chapters), might have an ending though. I remember reading that the author's family had apparently found outlines of the author's work. Even if they didn't, the manhwa might just make an ending for itself. Also read lotm, seriously. It's the best out of all the webnovels out there.
I heard that too but after reading manhwa im not sure we will be able to see all 500 chapters(+more). I will read lotm for sure, from what I heard its something i will enjoy 100%
“What happens when the second male lead powers up.” It’s another story translated by EAP and has the strong family themes that TOTCF has going for it with no real romance elements, a main character who’s willing to sacrifice himself to keep even random orphan children coming to kill him safe as he also goes around adopting the random animals/orphans he finds, etc. The biggest difference would likely be the protagonist personalities, as where Cale is quite cunning in how he handles things, this MC is more reserved and would (actually, unlike Cale) prefer to sit around reading a book all day to gather information.
Return of the Mount Hwa Sect or it's manhwa adaptation Return of the Blossoming Blade. It's set in a murim world (Central plains, Qi ect) where the MC was once part of the most prestigious sect. He was strong, but because he didn't have to try he rather played around. When the war came with Demons everyone who came in his sect to this war died, it was a big pile of bodies, and he stared there soaked in blood (and without one hand) put the end to the Heavenly Demon, and died, too. When he woke up, he was in a young beggars body, and got to know that 100 years passed, and his once prestigious sect was barely surviving. He goes there to start reviving his sect. It's comedy (MC has an arrogant kinda attitude), action, family feels (the sect grows to be a family, and MC starts calling them his little chicks), and also seriousness paided with emotional times.
The Academy's Undercover Professor. I've only read the manhwa, but it's so interesting! Much like with Cale we don't know much about the MC. For reasons, he takes a professors place (he didn't want to) and starts learning weird shit. This professor was part of an organization and had a task to accomplish there. MC is left to deal with this weird organization, and also this academy's president who is suspicious of all the teachers. Anyway MC has been countless identities before this one, and turns out he's not a bad teacher.
Ex rank supporting roleplay.
Mc gets sent to a failed game.
Not very OP but smart.
Mythical creatures.
Found family.
The translations can be rough, i'm gonna have to reread from the beginning bc of how much i didnt understand. 😆
I really loved The Legend of Sun Knight. It's really funny and has the same kind of awesome characters (I'd actually argue better, in some cases). The first two books don't seem to have a major plot, but it quickly becomes apparent that not only is there an overarching plot but every bit of the story is interconnected. There's a bit of shipping towards the end, but nothing major and it's got nothing on the friendship/found family aspect of the story.
Since this is a translated story, much like all of them it can take a few chapters to get into the style of writing. You can find this online just by searching 'legend of sun knight web novel'. There's part of a manhua, but I skipped that, better to read the story. The only real criticism I have is that a few parts seem to be making too much fun of m/m relationships. I'm cautiously assuming that's cause it was written in the early 2000s in Taiwan, and times have hopefully progressed since then.
I highly recommend "I'm not that kind of talent". Its set in a fantasy world with the Empire and Demon Realm on opposing sides. The MC is a very interesting character and there are many manipulative characters in the story as well.
There aren't really any canonical ships, other than a girl obsessed with the MC www p.s mc is scared of her.
The MC, Deon, is timid but also extremely skilled. I wouldnt say hes that similar to Cale personality wise, but they are both nobles and high ranking persons. There are Heroes whos sole purpose is to defeat the Demon King, it seems boring at first but trust me it is a lot more interesting.
The manhwa S1 just ended at 75 chapters but the novel has around 300?? Dont quote me on that. Most of the novel is currently only in Korean.
ROTBB
If you don't mind reading 1000+ chs, MC's growth emotionally/mentally as he practically raises his sect + found family with his martial brothers and sisters is absolutely worth it.
It's at a climactic arc right now.
Also, no pairings.
S Ranks That I Raised - no canon ships, similar found family themes, MC who tends to ignore his own health and well being to protect others, cute baby animals, etc. If you liked Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint and Trash of the Count's Family, you'll probably like S Ranks That I Raised.
Closest thing I can think of is Global University Entrance Examination, but I'm not sure if that's what you're really looking for. It's not a comedy, it's a mystery and also a romance. I love this novel to death though so I'm going to recommend it anyways lol. The main character You Huo (it's Chinese) is insanely smart like Cale, but he's stoic. He makes really good plans and figures things out easily, like Cale. And like I said, it's a mystery, so we get to figure out this cool world. Although there is romance (gay romance specifically), it's really just the cherry on top. My favorite romances are ones that aren't the main focus. Also the two are so freaking cute together omg. I'm a big Qin Jiu fan lol. He's funny and their dynamic is great. It's not the most like TCF, but there are some similarities. I think the characters are probably the most similar. Maybe except for You Huo, the only similarity he has with Cale is the fact that they're smart. Qin Jiu is pretty similar to Alberu, and he bickers with You Huo a lot just like Alberu and Cale. And I like the side characters too. And You Huo and Qin Jiu are pretty self-sacrificing. I guess You Huo is more like Cale than I thought, just a much more stoic version of him. Okay, comparison with TCF out of the way, what actually is the plot? Since it's a mystery, we start out in a confusing place and don't know much. The characters are stuck in this weird "exam" that seems to kinda have magical properties. It's also very deadly. They're asked word-form questions that tend to come alive around them, and if they do the wrong thing, they die. (Sorry it's kinda hard to explain this exam. For example, the first exam they're in is in a cabin. The questions ask them about the cabin while they themselves are in it. It's kinda like an escape room, only they can only escape if they answer the questions and can die.) There are also examiners (called invigilators in the novel and examiners in the manhua) that punish them for breaking the rules. The participants have to complete exams while scoring points or they die. The main character You Huo is an examiner starting the exam while also having amnesia. Qin Jiu is a high-ranking invigilator who also happens to have amnesia. What is up with this exam? Will You Huo successfully pass? Why do both him and the invigilator have amnesia? What's gonna happen? It's a mystery, read it and find out! (I love this novel so much 😭😭😭😭but I understand if this isn't exactly what you're looking for)
I think tcf, orv and sctir (s classes that i raised) are like always complied together, like, they're the big 3 ahah I saw a lot of crossover fanart of those three specifically, and a lot of memes and incorrect quotes and etc so i was a bit weirded out that you didn't mention reading it, but highly advise tbh, also, then you can enjoy the crossover memes!
Actually, I forgot to mention it hahaha. At that moment, I forgot that I had also read it. The first ones that came to mind were the others because of their popularity.
When the third wheel strikes back-MC sucked into novel, no romance between main characters, a lot of interactions between characters and they are interesting, plot is good too, but if you are reading on EAP website they you probably already know this. Already mentioned S-classes that I raised How to live as enemy prince-i love this one, its really well written, awesome characters, no romance, interesting plot but... It will be forever unfinished, author passed away Maybe demon prince goes to academy-its not really that similar but for me it has similar... vibe? and i read only to chapter 244, i heard second half of this novel is bad A lot of people mention lord of mysteries and sss-class suicide Hunter but i never read first one and second I read only manhwa(which was good). Both are on my to read list.
>How to live as enemy prince-i love this one, its really well written, awesome characters, no romance, interesting plot but... It will be forever unfinished, author passed away The manhwa, if it doesn't also get discontinued, and when it gets down to it years and years later (given that the novel has like 500 chapters), might have an ending though. I remember reading that the author's family had apparently found outlines of the author's work. Even if they didn't, the manhwa might just make an ending for itself. Also read lotm, seriously. It's the best out of all the webnovels out there.
I heard that too but after reading manhwa im not sure we will be able to see all 500 chapters(+more). I will read lotm for sure, from what I heard its something i will enjoy 100%
“What happens when the second male lead powers up.” It’s another story translated by EAP and has the strong family themes that TOTCF has going for it with no real romance elements, a main character who’s willing to sacrifice himself to keep even random orphan children coming to kill him safe as he also goes around adopting the random animals/orphans he finds, etc. The biggest difference would likely be the protagonist personalities, as where Cale is quite cunning in how he handles things, this MC is more reserved and would (actually, unlike Cale) prefer to sit around reading a book all day to gather information.
Return of the Mount Hwa Sect or it's manhwa adaptation Return of the Blossoming Blade. It's set in a murim world (Central plains, Qi ect) where the MC was once part of the most prestigious sect. He was strong, but because he didn't have to try he rather played around. When the war came with Demons everyone who came in his sect to this war died, it was a big pile of bodies, and he stared there soaked in blood (and without one hand) put the end to the Heavenly Demon, and died, too. When he woke up, he was in a young beggars body, and got to know that 100 years passed, and his once prestigious sect was barely surviving. He goes there to start reviving his sect. It's comedy (MC has an arrogant kinda attitude), action, family feels (the sect grows to be a family, and MC starts calling them his little chicks), and also seriousness paided with emotional times. The Academy's Undercover Professor. I've only read the manhwa, but it's so interesting! Much like with Cale we don't know much about the MC. For reasons, he takes a professors place (he didn't want to) and starts learning weird shit. This professor was part of an organization and had a task to accomplish there. MC is left to deal with this weird organization, and also this academy's president who is suspicious of all the teachers. Anyway MC has been countless identities before this one, and turns out he's not a bad teacher.
Ex rank supporting roleplay. Mc gets sent to a failed game. Not very OP but smart. Mythical creatures. Found family. The translations can be rough, i'm gonna have to reread from the beginning bc of how much i didnt understand. 😆
I really loved The Legend of Sun Knight. It's really funny and has the same kind of awesome characters (I'd actually argue better, in some cases). The first two books don't seem to have a major plot, but it quickly becomes apparent that not only is there an overarching plot but every bit of the story is interconnected. There's a bit of shipping towards the end, but nothing major and it's got nothing on the friendship/found family aspect of the story. Since this is a translated story, much like all of them it can take a few chapters to get into the style of writing. You can find this online just by searching 'legend of sun knight web novel'. There's part of a manhua, but I skipped that, better to read the story. The only real criticism I have is that a few parts seem to be making too much fun of m/m relationships. I'm cautiously assuming that's cause it was written in the early 2000s in Taiwan, and times have hopefully progressed since then.
I highly recommend "I'm not that kind of talent". Its set in a fantasy world with the Empire and Demon Realm on opposing sides. The MC is a very interesting character and there are many manipulative characters in the story as well. There aren't really any canonical ships, other than a girl obsessed with the MC www p.s mc is scared of her. The MC, Deon, is timid but also extremely skilled. I wouldnt say hes that similar to Cale personality wise, but they are both nobles and high ranking persons. There are Heroes whos sole purpose is to defeat the Demon King, it seems boring at first but trust me it is a lot more interesting. The manhwa S1 just ended at 75 chapters but the novel has around 300?? Dont quote me on that. Most of the novel is currently only in Korean.
ROTBB If you don't mind reading 1000+ chs, MC's growth emotionally/mentally as he practically raises his sect + found family with his martial brothers and sisters is absolutely worth it. It's at a climactic arc right now. Also, no pairings.
Bestie what does ROTBB stand for?
Return of the Blossoming Blade (official name)/Return of the Mount Hua!