Cigarette Anthology

Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction

For three years, an enormous alien mothership has hovered over Tokyo, a constant presence that has reshaped daily life. Conventional weapons have proven useless against it, and the Japan Self-Defense Forces continue to search for a way to fight back while the government's choices divide the country. Amid this surreal reality, high schoolers Kadode Koyama and her best friend Ouran Nakagawa try to live as normally as they can. They go to class, hang out with friends, and scroll through social media for updates on the invaders, all while the looming threat of destruction quietly shapes their coming of age. As the days pass, the line between the ordinary and the apocalyptic blurs. The girls be

Planetes

In the 2070s, humanity has expanded into space, but this progress leaves behind a dangerous problem: orbital debris. The crew of the Toy Box is tasked with cleaning up this space junk, ensuring safe passage for spacecraft. Among them is Hachimaki, an ambitious young man who dreams of owning his own spaceship, and Yuri, a quiet man haunted by the death of his wife in a space flight accident years earlier. They are joined by Fee, a chain-smoking and abrasive pilot, and Pops, a veteran mechanic whose calm presence anchors the team. Their work is unglamorous and often thankless, yet it places them at the heart of humanity's reach for the stars. As they navigate the physical dangers of space, ea

Kowloon Generic Romance

In a future where nostalgia reigns, Kowloon Walled City stands as a meticulously recreated slum, a haven for those who long for the Hong Kong of the past. Real estate agent Reiko Kujirai works within its dense, labyrinthine confines, but her heart yearns for the new and exciting places beyond its walls. Her only coworker, Hajime Kudou, is her polar opposite: a man who finds comfort in the city's retro charm and is put off by anything modern that seeps past its borders. Despite their constant bickering over the most mundane things, the two often find themselves enjoying each other's company. Their quiet, familiar dynamic is shattered one day when a prank goes wrong, leading Hajime to make an

Aria

On the planet Aqua, once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi arrives in the city of Neo-Venezia, a faithful recreation of ancient Venice. She leaves behind her life on Manhome, formerly Earth, drawn by the rustic charm of a town where gondolas glide through winding canals and technology has not erased a simpler way of living. Her dream is to become an Undine, a professional gondolier who guides visitors through the city's waterways. To achieve this, Akari joins the Aria Company as a trainee. There she works alongside other aspiring Undines from rival companies, learning the skills of her trade while discovering the quiet beauty and hidden wonders of Neo-Venezia. Each day brings new encounters, f

Aqua

In the year 2301, the planet Aqua—once known as Mars—has been transformed by 150 years of terraforming into a world where water covers more than ninety percent of the surface. Its capital, Neo-Venezia, is a faithful recreation of the old Italian city of Venice, complete with canals, bridges, and gondolas. Young Akari Mizunashi arrives from Manhome, the planet formerly called Earth, to pursue the most coveted job on Aqua: becoming an Undine, a professional gondolier and tour guide. Akari begins her apprenticeship at the small Aria Company under the guidance of her mentor Alicia Florence. She also meets Aika S. Granzchesta, a fellow apprentice from the rival Himeya Company, and Aria Pokoteng,

My Wife Has No Emotion

Takuma is a single salaryman whose life consists solely of work and returning to an empty home. Exhausted by the daily grind and unable to manage household chores, he purchases a domestic robot named Mina to cook and clean. Her efficiency is so remarkable that Takuma half-jokingly suggests she should become his wife. To his surprise, Mina takes his proposal literally, setting their unconventional cohabitation into motion. Their relationship gradually evolves from a purely practical arrangement. They begin sharing simple, everyday moments like preparing meals together or going on a picnic. As days turn into weeks, Takuma finds his feelings for the emotionless android deepening into genuine a