Genres are a way to make original works easier to search.
You can set one genre for an original novel series.
When you classify a novel series as an original work, you'll need to select a genre for it. If your work doesn't fit into any of the categories listed, please select "Other".
The list of genres is as follows:
Romance
Stories mainly about romance. Love stories, rom-coms, etc.
Isekai fantasy
Fantasy works set in another world.
Contemporary fantasy
Works that use fantasy elements in the modern world. (Also called "modern fantasy")
Mystery
Works about solving mysteries. Detective stories, etc.
Horror
Works focused on terror. Ghost stories, etc.
Sci-Fi
Works based on scientific ideas and fantasy.
Literature
Works with an emphasis on true literary artistry.
Drama
Works about people's lives and emotions. Stories about professions, modern drama, etc.
Historical pieces
Works that revolve around past eras, people, and events. (Also called "historical fiction")
BL
Works about gay relationships and romance. Boys' love.
Yuri
Works about lesbian relationships and romance. Girls' love.
For kids
Works created mainly for children. Juvenile literature, fairy tales, etc.
Poetry
Works written in verse or prose. Lyrics, poems, etc.
Essays/non-fiction
Works about the creator's actual experience or other true events.
Screenplays/scripts
Scripts or instructions for plays, performances, tabletop roleplaying, etc.
Reviews/opinion pieces
Works that discuss a particular topic, express the creator's emotions, etc.
Other
Works that don't fit within the other genres.