Alice's Specimens

Gantz

Kei Kurono is a cynical high school student who keeps to himself, tired of the cruelty people are capable of. One day at the subway station, his classmate Masaru Katou jumps onto the tracks to save a drunk man who has fallen. On impulse, Kei follows him. They manage to pull the man to safety, but both boys are struck and killed by the oncoming train. Instead of dying, Kei and Masaru wake up in an apartment full of strangers, all of whom have recently died. In the center of the room is a large black sphere called Gantz. It gives them high-tech suits and strange weapons, then sends them out to hunt and kill bizarre alien creatures hidden on Earth. Each mission is brutal and often deadly. Sur

BLAME!

In a far future, Earth is buried beneath an endless, chaotic megastructure that has grown beyond all control. Its scattered inhabitants no longer remember what land is, surviving in small enclaves while monstrous creatures and rogue machines roam the steel labyrinth. Killy, a silent and stoic figure armed with a devastating Graviton Beam Emitter, wanders this hostile world in search of the Net Terminal Gene. This genetic mutation once allowed humans to access the NetSphere, and he believes it may hold the key to restoring order. As he fights through cyborgs, silicon-based lifeforms and other threats, Killy moves from one isolated community to the next, gathering fragments of information. E

Akira

In 1988, a mysterious explosion of unknown origin devastates Tokyo and triggers World War III. Thirty-one years later, Neo-Tokyo rises from the ashes, a sprawling metropolis of neon lights and advanced technology, but also of poverty, violence, and social unrest. Tetsuo Shima and Shoutarou Kaneda are two teenage friends and rivals who ride with the same biker gang. During a confrontation on the highway, Tetsuo has a strange encounter that awakens latent paranormal abilities within him. His newfound power draws the attention of a shadowy government agency determined to prevent another catastrophe at any cost. As Tetsuo's abilities grow unstable and dangerous, he becomes entangled with a sec

Parasyte

Shinichi Izumi is an ordinary sixteen-year-old high school student living a quiet life with his parents. One night, an alien creature known as a Parasite attempts to invade his body and take over his mind. The invasion fails, and the Parasite ends up confined to Shinichi's right arm, retaining its own consciousness and naming itself Migi. Unable to separate, Shinichi and Migi form an uneasy alliance to survive. They soon discover that other Parasites have successfully taken over human hosts, and these creatures can reshape their bodies into deadly forms to hunt and consume humans. As Shinichi and Migi confront these bloodthirsty invaders, Shinichi struggles to hold onto his humanity while

Gyo

Tadashi and Kaori are vacationing on the coast of Okinawa when their strained relationship is interrupted by a bizarre and terrifying event. A strange, legged fish attacks them in their cabin. They manage to kill it, but the creature leaves behind a putrid stench—the haunting smell of death. This lone assault is only the beginning. Soon, more of these creatures emerge from the sea, attacking anything in their path. Fleeing back to Tokyo, Tadashi and Kaori discover that there is no safe haven. The death stench creeps everywhere, and the horror of the sea follows them. The volume also includes the story of a family whose celebration is cut short by a bizarre tragedy, and the tale of a myster

Remina

In a futuristic Japan, astrologist Tsuneo Ooguro discovers a mysterious planet emerging from a wormhole. He names it Remina, after his daughter, and the discovery brings him fame and acclaim. Young Remina is suddenly thrust into the spotlight, living an uneasy life of celebrity. But planet Remina behaves strangely. Its movements are unpredictable, and any star it approaches soon disappears. When it becomes clear that the planet is heading directly toward Earth, panic spreads across the globe. Adoration turns to hatred. The terrified public blames Remina and her father for the impending catastrophe, and a witch hunt begins. Now a fugitive, Remina must escape a rabid population while the hel