Darker than Black

Kaiu Shirai x Posuka Demizu: Beyond The Promised Neverland

This collection gathers six distinct one-shot stories from the acclaimed creators of The Promised Neverland. The tales range from the supernatural mystery of a spirit photographer documenting eerie phenomena in an apartment to the poignant and fantastical wishes of a character named Poppy. Each story stands alone, exploring themes of hope, the unseen world, and the human condition through a blend of sci-fi, drama, and supernatural elements. The anthology concludes with a special side story set in the universe of the creators' most famous work, offering a new perspective on familiar themes of dreams and promises.

Kamen Rider Black

In the dark labyrinth of New York City's underground aqueducts, rumors speak of strange creatures. A TV crew is attacked by a monstrous alligator man, only to be saved by a mysterious black grasshopper-like figure. This man is Kotaro Minami, who has lost almost all memory, retaining only his name, his Japanese origin, and the haunting knowledge that he escaped from somewhere. His past is a dark mystery tied to the sinister cult Gorgom, which kidnapped him and subjected him to mutant surgery, intending to create a candidate for their next Devil King. Having broken free, Kotaro now opposes Gorgom as Kamen Rider Black, driven to uncover the truth behind the mutant creatures and his own lost id

Metamorphosis

Wang Huan, a veteran assassin, is tasked with eliminating the head of the powerful Lin Group. The mission goes fatally awry when his own informant betrays him, leading to his apparent death in a violent explosion. Instead of dying, Wang Huan awakens in a bizarre and unfamiliar world, one that resembles a game and is inhabited by strange insect-like people. Stripped of his former life and purpose, he must now navigate this alien reality and uncover the truth behind his betrayal and transmigration.

Butterfly Storage

When a person dies, their soul leaves the body in the form of a butterfly. This butterfly holds the thoughts and consciousness of the deceased, lasting only 49 days before fading away completely. The Death Bureau, a national agency, collects and freezes these butterflies, allowing families to interact with their loved ones through 3D holograms. Ono lost his entire family in a plane crash fourteen years ago. His twin sister Senri survived, but her soul butterfly was stolen during the accident, leaving her in a vegetative state. To retrieve his sister's butterfly, Ono joins the Death Bureau, an organization that captures, conserves, and manages souls while preventing them from falling into th

The Distant Dawn

A collection of sixteen short stories by Yukinobu Hoshino, spanning genres from science fiction and fantasy to psychological drama and romance. The tales explore a wide range of themes, including adventure, mystery, and the supernatural, often set in imaginative and thought-provoking scenarios. From a distant dawn and a steel queen to escape from wastelands and a funeral convoy, each story presents a unique conflict. Characters face challenges such as a call from afar, a whiteout, amazons of the river, and the Carneades plan, navigating through algae, lightning strikes, and the emperor of winter.

Gildore

Giant, indestructible monsters known as the "Enemies" appear without warning, driving humanity to the brink of extinction. A lone boy once stopped them with a desperate "moonfall strategy," but he vanished soon after. Three years later, a boy named Kyle Kamishiro arrives on the outskirts of a city, carrying a mysterious power. When the Enemies attack again, Kyle reveals his ability to manipulate the odds of probability, turning the tide of battle. However, his actions draw unwanted attention, and he is forcibly conscripted into the "Guilty Children"—a unit composed of children branded as criminals. Now, Kyle must navigate a world of suspicion and danger, where his power is both a gift and a