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* VillainDecay: [[EldritchAbomination Baal]] is '''easily''' defeated by Laharl in the second novel.
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[[caption-width-right:234:Cover of the 9th novel]]
The ''Franchise/{{Disgaea}}'' novel series is an [[ExpandedUniverse expanded universe]] of the ''Franchise/{{Disgaea}}'' game series. It starts with an [[{{Novelization}} adaptation]] of the first game and continues with its own thing, and [[{{Novelization}} adaptations]] of the sequels were added to the universe as the games got released. The novels introduce Laharl’s aunt, uncle and cousins, Flonne’s family as well as Gordon and Jennifer’s daughter. For more information about them check out the [[Characters/DisgaeaNovels Character Sheet]]. The novels are quite the fun read, [[NoExportForYou but they have unfortunately not yet been released state side]]. Broccoli Books, who was going to release the novels, shut down before they even got to release the first one. The novels are written by Sow Kamashiro and illustrated by Keiji Yamamoto under the name Chou Niku.
There are [[{{Novelization}} light novels adaptations]] of ''VideoGame/PhantomBrave'' and ''VideoGame/MakaiKingdom'' as well; they are set in the same universe as the Disgaea light novels. Disgaea characters appears in the ''VideoGame/PhantomBrave'' light novels, and there is a crossover novel between ''Franchise/{{Disgaea}}'' and ''VideoGame/MakaiKingdom''.
There are currently 17 novels in the series:
* ''Disgaea: Enter the Maoh'' - [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness 1st game]].
* ''Disgaea: Revelations'' - beginning of expanded universe content; introduces Laharl’s aunt, uncle & cousins. An online translation can be found [[http://www.yinza.com/Translation/Disgaea/DisgaeaRevelations.html here.]]
* ''Disgaea: Returned'' - Lamington invites Laharl to Celestia. The novel introduces Flonnes parents and her sister. Jennifer’s villainous father returns. An online translation can be found [[http://www.yinza.com/Translation/Disgaea/DisgaeaReturned.html here.]]
* ''Disgaea: On Love (Part 1)'' - Laharl & Flonne get stuck time traveling and meets his mother in the past. Meanwhile, forces in the Netherworld conspire against Laharl.
* ''Disgaea: On Love (Part 2)'' - the conclusion of the On Love storyline.
* ''Disgaea: Battle of the Maohs'' - crossover with VideoGame/MakaiKingdom.
* ''Disgaea 2: Mask of the Maoh (Part 1)'' - first part of the [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/Disgaea2CursedMemories 2nd game]].
* ''Disgaea 2: Mask of the Maoh (Part 2)'' - second part of the [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/Disgaea2CursedMemories 2nd game]].
* ''Disgaea: Heart of the Maoh'' - Laharl gets turned into a baby; Etna & Flonne travel through time to find a cure.
* ''Disgaea: School of the Maoh'' - a parody of High school themed anime with characters from [[VideoGame/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness Disgaea]], VideoGame/{{Disgaea 2|CursedMemories}} and VideoGame/MakaiKingdom.
* ''Disgaea 3: Brave and the Maoh (Part 1)'' - first part of the [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/Disgaea3AbsenceOfJustice 3rd game]].
* ''Disgaea 3: Brave and the Maoh (Part 2)'' - second part of the [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/Disgaea3AbsenceOfJustice 3rd game]].
* ''Disgaea: Three Dash!'' - short stories with [[VideoGame/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness Disgaea]], VideoGame/{{Disgaea 3|Absence of Justice}} and VideoGame/MakaiKingdom characters.
* ''Disgaea: War of Prinny'' - a loose [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of [[VideoGame/PrinnyCanIReallyBeTheHero Prinny: CIBTH]].
* ''Disgaea 4: Power of Iwashi'' - [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/Disgaea4APromiseUnforgotten 4th game]].
* ''Disgaea: Maoh of the Dead'' - the Disgaea trio makes a zombie movie.
* ''Disgaea D2: Revisit'' - [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/DisgaeaD2ABrighterDarkness direct sequel to Disgaea Hour Of Darkness.]].
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!!In addition to the games series, the novel series provides examples of:
* AbusiveParents[=/=]BabysitterFromHell: Laharl’s aunt and uncle took care of him for a hundred years after his mother died. The abuse he received from his aunt is said to be the reason for his extreme fear of sexy women.
* AcquiredPoisonImmunity: Laharl survived being poisoned by Etna because he had been given the same poison by his aunt while he was in her care.
* AllLoveIsUnrequited: Lots of girls fall for Laharl. None of them will ever get what they want, of course, [[StatusQuoIsGod because status quo is gold]], right?
* ArtEvolution: Keiji Yamamoto's artwork has improved significantly over the course of the series. Scans of the artwork for the novels can be found [[http://www.boukenshin.net/disgaea/novel.php here]].
* AscendedDemon: [[spoiler: Good old Vyers comes back from the dead as an angel.]]
* BatheHerAndBringHerToMe: Sakura kidnaps Flonne and have her angel servants bath her in a hot spring.
* BedmateReveal: Jane attempts at snuggling up to Laharl when he sleeps.
* BettyAndVeronica: Flonne and Etna, being Laharl’s primal love interests and [[PromotedToLoveInterest now both in love with him]]. If only they could see the [[OneTrueThreesome light]].
* BlackSheep: Flonne's sister, Ozonne believes in the power of money and rejects the concept of love.
* ClarkesThirdLaw: Stated almost word for word by the overseer of time and space magic. After a certain point, pure energy could substitute for magic incantations and power. The reverse also holds true, as seen when Laharl and Flonne power a time machine with magic.
* CelibateHero: Laharl seems be aware of his female companions’ feelings, but is annoyed and really frustrated by their romantic antics and does not want to lead anyone on.
* CensorSteam: Used to cover Flonne and Etna’s breast and crotch when they are at a [[HotSpringsEpisode hot spring]].
* CharacterExaggeration: The traits of a stereotypical harem anime ClingyJealousGirl gets tacked on Flonne’s personality, to the point she gets extremely angry seeing Laharl with another girl, and even calls [[CelibateHero him]] a pervert.
* TheChewToy: The novels' main source of comedy is Laharl's suffering.
* ClingyJealousGirl: Every girl that falls for Laharl suffers this to a certain degree.
* CompressedAdaptation: Aramis was cut from the adaption of the [[VideoGame/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness 1st game]].
* CreepyTwins: Laharl’s cousins, Kira and Shas. Kira is a junior [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative bastard]] and Shas’s ideas of fun are deadly to those around her.
%%* CuteLittleFangs
* CutenessOverload: Then Flonne meet young Laharl in the 9th novel she give him a big loving hug.
* EvilUncle: Laharl’s aunt wants him either off the throne or dead.
* {{Excalibur}}: The strongest sword in the novels' universe.
* FantasticRacism: Demons seem to be much more obsessed with race compared to the [[Franchise/{{Disgaea}} games]].
* FearIsTheAppropriateResponse: Laharl freezes in fear when his aunt stares at him directly in the eyes.
* GenderBender: Apparently, all angels can change their sex. Which sex they have is determined by which gender stereotype they fall under; [[MarsAndVenusGenderContrast feminine angels become female and masculine become male]], though we never see a complete transformation take place.
* HairstyleInertia: Laharl had pretty much the same hairstyle then he was little, his antennae was just shorter.
* HalfIdenticalTwins: Laharl’s cousins, Kira and Shas, are practically identical twins, except Shas is a female and Kira is a male.
* HiddenEyes: Pleinair gets these when Laharl and co. invades her index page in the first ''VideoGame/{{Disgaea 3|Absence of Justice}}'' novel.
%%* HotSpringsEpisode: In the 4th novel.
%%* HowDareYouDieOnMe: Baal's reaction when Laharl tells him Krichevskoy already died.
%%* {{Joshikousei}}: In the 10th novel.
* LoveFreak: Flonne's parents Terre and Elle are even bigger believers.
* LoverTugOfWar: In book 5th Flonne, Ozonne, [[spoiler: Sakura]], Jane and Shas wreathes Laharl in this manner. Leaving him howling in agony.
* LuminescentBlush: Laharl does this when he sees Flonne naked by accident in the 4th novel. Whether this is [[{{Moe}} embarrassment]] or [[ShipTease arousal]] is unclear, but seeing her makes him sweat as well.
* MachoCamp: Laharls's uncle Vesuvius is a feminine macho muscle-man.
* MadeASlave: Gwen became Sakura's in the past, [[SlaveLiberation but escaped]]. Later Sakura tries to add Flonne and Etna to her to harem as well. Laharl did not like this.
* NoExportForYou: Despite its popular demand, it doesn't look like NIS America will be publishing these novels anytime soon. However, they have been translated online.
* OnlyInItForTheMoney: Ozonne is a money freak among [[LoveFreak love freaks]] though it's less that she's obsessed with money and more pragmatic when it comes to helping other people.
%%* OverprotectiveDad: '''Captain Gordon, Defender of Earth!''' becomes this.
* PromotedToLoveInterest:
** Both Flonne and Etna have crystal clear romantic feelings for Laharl in the novels.
** While Gordon and Jennifer is promoted to a HappilyMarried couple.
** And Rozalin and Adell is promoted from a [[BelligerentSexualTension BST]] couple to a [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fsfsdf3_2810.png lovey dovey]] OfficialCouple.
* RecurringExtra: Pleinair appears on the index page of every single novel.
* ReviveKillsZombie: This is how the villain of the second novel is defeated.
* SchoolUniformsAreTheNewBlack: Jane always wears her school uniform in her appearances.
* ShipTease: Laharl has A LOT with Flonne, a bit with Etna, and he and Ozonne hit it off a little better than the other girls in his UnwantedHarem.
* ShowerOfAwkward: Laharl accidentally walkes in on Flonne while she is in a hot spring. [[LuminescentBlush He blushes]] and quickly walkes out.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Most of the new characters' names, since there are no official spelling for their names in English.
%%* SplitPersonalityTakeover
* StalkingIsFunnyIfItIsFemaleAfterMale: It does not matter what kind girl or women you are, stalking Laharl, [[DoubleStandardAbuseFemaleOnMale or touching him anywhere above his waist]], is apparently A-ok and [[HilarityEnsues Hilarious]].
%%* {{Stripperiffic}}: Laharl's aunt and uncle keep up with the family tradition.
%%* SwordOfPlotAdvancement: Excalibur in the Sakura story arc.
%%* TheGloriousWarOfSisterlyRivalry: Between Flonne and her sister Ozonne.
* TimeTravel: Lots of time traveling; they are of the [[StableTimeLoop stable time loop]] variety.
* TooKinkyToTorture: Laharl's uncle, Vesuvius, is hinted to be a masochist.
* TortureTechnician: Laharl's aunt, Yasurl, loves to torture people. Anyone will do: her husband, her nephew, her nephew's vassal (Etna), etc.
%%* TwoSiblingsInOne
%%* UnwantedHarem: Laharl's unfortunate fate.
* VillainDecay: [[EldritchAbomination Baal]] is '''easily''' defeated by Laharl in the second novel.
%%* WhipItGood: Yasurl's choice of weapon.
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[[caption-width-right:234:Cover of the 9th novel]]
The ''Franchise/{{Disgaea}}'' novel series is an [[ExpandedUniverse expanded universe]] of the ''Franchise/{{Disgaea}}'' game series. It starts with an [[{{Novelization}} adaptation]] of the first game and continues with its own thing, and [[{{Novelization}} adaptations]] of the sequels were added to the universe as the games got released. The novels introduce Laharl’s aunt, uncle and cousins, Flonne’s family as well as Gordon and Jennifer’s daughter. For more information about them check out the [[Characters/DisgaeaNovels Character Sheet]]. The novels are quite the fun read, [[NoExportForYou but they have unfortunately not yet been released state side]]. Broccoli Books, who was going to release the novels, shut down before they even got to release the first one. The novels are written by Sow Kamashiro and illustrated by Keiji Yamamoto under the name Chou Niku.
There are [[{{Novelization}} light novels adaptations]] of ''VideoGame/PhantomBrave'' and ''VideoGame/MakaiKingdom'' as well; they are set in the same universe as the Disgaea light novels. Disgaea characters appears in the ''VideoGame/PhantomBrave'' light novels, and there is a crossover novel between ''Franchise/{{Disgaea}}'' and ''VideoGame/MakaiKingdom''.
There are currently 17 novels in the series:
* ''Disgaea: Enter the Maoh'' - [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness 1st game]].
* ''Disgaea: Revelations'' - beginning of expanded universe content; introduces Laharl’s aunt, uncle & cousins. An online translation can be found [[http://www.yinza.com/Translation/Disgaea/DisgaeaRevelations.html here.]]
* ''Disgaea: Returned'' - Lamington invites Laharl to Celestia. The novel introduces Flonnes parents and her sister. Jennifer’s villainous father returns. An online translation can be found [[http://www.yinza.com/Translation/Disgaea/DisgaeaReturned.html here.]]
* ''Disgaea: On Love (Part 1)'' - Laharl & Flonne get stuck time traveling and meets his mother in the past. Meanwhile, forces in the Netherworld conspire against Laharl.
* ''Disgaea: On Love (Part 2)'' - the conclusion of the On Love storyline.
* ''Disgaea: Battle of the Maohs'' - crossover with VideoGame/MakaiKingdom.
* ''Disgaea 2: Mask of the Maoh (Part 1)'' - first part of the [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/Disgaea2CursedMemories 2nd game]].
* ''Disgaea 2: Mask of the Maoh (Part 2)'' - second part of the [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/Disgaea2CursedMemories 2nd game]].
* ''Disgaea: Heart of the Maoh'' - Laharl gets turned into a baby; Etna & Flonne travel through time to find a cure.
* ''Disgaea: School of the Maoh'' - a parody of High school themed anime with characters from [[VideoGame/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness Disgaea]], VideoGame/{{Disgaea 2|CursedMemories}} and VideoGame/MakaiKingdom.
* ''Disgaea 3: Brave and the Maoh (Part 1)'' - first part of the [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/Disgaea3AbsenceOfJustice 3rd game]].
* ''Disgaea 3: Brave and the Maoh (Part 2)'' - second part of the [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/Disgaea3AbsenceOfJustice 3rd game]].
* ''Disgaea: Three Dash!'' - short stories with [[VideoGame/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness Disgaea]], VideoGame/{{Disgaea 3|Absence of Justice}} and VideoGame/MakaiKingdom characters.
* ''Disgaea: War of Prinny'' - a loose [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of [[VideoGame/PrinnyCanIReallyBeTheHero Prinny: CIBTH]].
* ''Disgaea 4: Power of Iwashi'' - [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/Disgaea4APromiseUnforgotten 4th game]].
* ''Disgaea: Maoh of the Dead'' - the Disgaea trio makes a zombie movie.
* ''Disgaea D2: Revisit'' - [[{{Novelization}} adaption]] of the [[VideoGame/DisgaeaD2ABrighterDarkness direct sequel to Disgaea Hour Of Darkness.]].
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!!In addition to the games series, the novel series provides examples of:
* AbusiveParents[=/=]BabysitterFromHell: Laharl’s aunt and uncle took care of him for a hundred years after his mother died. The abuse he received from his aunt is said to be the reason for his extreme fear of sexy women.
* AcquiredPoisonImmunity: Laharl survived being poisoned by Etna because he had been given the same poison by his aunt while he was in her care.
* AllLoveIsUnrequited: Lots of girls fall for Laharl. None of them will ever get what they want, of course, [[StatusQuoIsGod because status quo is gold]], right?
* ArtEvolution: Keiji Yamamoto's artwork has improved significantly over the course of the series. Scans of the artwork for the novels can be found [[http://www.boukenshin.net/disgaea/novel.php here]].
* AscendedDemon: [[spoiler: Good old Vyers comes back from the dead as an angel.]]
* BatheHerAndBringHerToMe: Sakura kidnaps Flonne and have her angel servants bath her in a hot spring.
* BedmateReveal: Jane attempts at snuggling up to Laharl when he sleeps.
* BettyAndVeronica: Flonne and Etna, being Laharl’s primal love interests and [[PromotedToLoveInterest now both in love with him]]. If only they could see the [[OneTrueThreesome light]].
* BlackSheep: Flonne's sister, Ozonne believes in the power of money and rejects the concept of love.
* ClarkesThirdLaw: Stated almost word for word by the overseer of time and space magic. After a certain point, pure energy could substitute for magic incantations and power. The reverse also holds true, as seen when Laharl and Flonne power a time machine with magic.
* CelibateHero: Laharl seems be aware of his female companions’ feelings, but is annoyed and really frustrated by their romantic antics and does not want to lead anyone on.
* CensorSteam: Used to cover Flonne and Etna’s breast and crotch when they are at a [[HotSpringsEpisode hot spring]].
* CharacterExaggeration: The traits of a stereotypical harem anime ClingyJealousGirl gets tacked on Flonne’s personality, to the point she gets extremely angry seeing Laharl with another girl, and even calls [[CelibateHero him]] a pervert.
* TheChewToy: The novels' main source of comedy is Laharl's suffering.
* ClingyJealousGirl: Every girl that falls for Laharl suffers this to a certain degree.
* CompressedAdaptation: Aramis was cut from the adaption of the [[VideoGame/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness 1st game]].
* CreepyTwins: Laharl’s cousins, Kira and Shas. Kira is a junior [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative bastard]] and Shas’s ideas of fun are deadly to those around her.
%%* CuteLittleFangs
* CutenessOverload: Then Flonne meet young Laharl in the 9th novel she give him a big loving hug.
* EvilUncle: Laharl’s aunt wants him either off the throne or dead.
* {{Excalibur}}: The strongest sword in the novels' universe.
* FantasticRacism: Demons seem to be much more obsessed with race compared to the [[Franchise/{{Disgaea}} games]].
* FearIsTheAppropriateResponse: Laharl freezes in fear when his aunt stares at him directly in the eyes.
* GenderBender: Apparently, all angels can change their sex. Which sex they have is determined by which gender stereotype they fall under; [[MarsAndVenusGenderContrast feminine angels become female and masculine become male]], though we never see a complete transformation take place.
* HairstyleInertia: Laharl had pretty much the same hairstyle then he was little, his antennae was just shorter.
* HalfIdenticalTwins: Laharl’s cousins, Kira and Shas, are practically identical twins, except Shas is a female and Kira is a male.
* HiddenEyes: Pleinair gets these when Laharl and co. invades her index page in the first ''VideoGame/{{Disgaea 3|Absence of Justice}}'' novel.
%%* HotSpringsEpisode: In the 4th novel.
%%* HowDareYouDieOnMe: Baal's reaction when Laharl tells him Krichevskoy already died.
%%* {{Joshikousei}}: In the 10th novel.
* LoveFreak: Flonne's parents Terre and Elle are even bigger believers.
* LoverTugOfWar: In book 5th Flonne, Ozonne, [[spoiler: Sakura]], Jane and Shas wreathes Laharl in this manner. Leaving him howling in agony.
* LuminescentBlush: Laharl does this when he sees Flonne naked by accident in the 4th novel. Whether this is [[{{Moe}} embarrassment]] or [[ShipTease arousal]] is unclear, but seeing her makes him sweat as well.
* MachoCamp: Laharls's uncle Vesuvius is a feminine macho muscle-man.
* MadeASlave: Gwen became Sakura's in the past, [[SlaveLiberation but escaped]]. Later Sakura tries to add Flonne and Etna to her to harem as well. Laharl did not like this.
* NoExportForYou: Despite its popular demand, it doesn't look like NIS America will be publishing these novels anytime soon. However, they have been translated online.
* OnlyInItForTheMoney: Ozonne is a money freak among [[LoveFreak love freaks]] though it's less that she's obsessed with money and more pragmatic when it comes to helping other people.
%%* OverprotectiveDad: '''Captain Gordon, Defender of Earth!''' becomes this.
* PromotedToLoveInterest:
** Both Flonne and Etna have crystal clear romantic feelings for Laharl in the novels.
** While Gordon and Jennifer is promoted to a HappilyMarried couple.
** And Rozalin and Adell is promoted from a [[BelligerentSexualTension BST]] couple to a [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fsfsdf3_2810.png lovey dovey]] OfficialCouple.
* RecurringExtra: Pleinair appears on the index page of every single novel.
* ReviveKillsZombie: This is how the villain of the second novel is defeated.
* SchoolUniformsAreTheNewBlack: Jane always wears her school uniform in her appearances.
* ShipTease: Laharl has A LOT with Flonne, a bit with Etna, and he and Ozonne hit it off a little better than the other girls in his UnwantedHarem.
* ShowerOfAwkward: Laharl accidentally walkes in on Flonne while she is in a hot spring. [[LuminescentBlush He blushes]] and quickly walkes out.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Most of the new characters' names, since there are no official spelling for their names in English.
%%* SplitPersonalityTakeover
* StalkingIsFunnyIfItIsFemaleAfterMale: It does not matter what kind girl or women you are, stalking Laharl, [[DoubleStandardAbuseFemaleOnMale or touching him anywhere above his waist]], is apparently A-ok and [[HilarityEnsues Hilarious]].
%%* {{Stripperiffic}}: Laharl's aunt and uncle keep up with the family tradition.
%%* SwordOfPlotAdvancement: Excalibur in the Sakura story arc.
%%* TheGloriousWarOfSisterlyRivalry: Between Flonne and her sister Ozonne.
* TimeTravel: Lots of time traveling; they are of the [[StableTimeLoop stable time loop]] variety.
* TooKinkyToTorture: Laharl's uncle, Vesuvius, is hinted to be a masochist.
* TortureTechnician: Laharl's aunt, Yasurl, loves to torture people. Anyone will do: her husband, her nephew, her nephew's vassal (Etna), etc.
%%* TwoSiblingsInOne
%%* UnwantedHarem: Laharl's unfortunate fate.
* VillainDecay: [[EldritchAbomination Baal]] is '''easily''' defeated by Laharl in the second novel.
%%* WhipItGood: Yasurl's choice of weapon.
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