School Judgement: Gakkyu Hotei

Amarimonogatari

Koyomi Araragi, known for his involvement with aberrations, receives an urgent and personal request from an associate professor of linguistics named Iezumi. She pleads with him to save her child from her own abusive behavior, having heard from a mutual acquaintance that Koyomi is an expert on the matter. Driven by a sense of duty, he rushes to her apartment. As Koyomi heads to the scene, he is unexpectedly joined by the stoic shikigami, Yotsugi Ononoki, though her reasons for accompanying him remain unclear. Together, they arrive at the apartment, only to be confronted by a situation far more complex and astonishing than a simple case of domestic strife, pulling them deeper into the world o

Paperakyu

An unknown disease called Paperakyu spreads through society, its only visible symptom being the growth of small crab-like limbs on the sufferer's head. An unnamed young boy is infected and, because of his visible condition, becomes an outcast, shunned and isolated by those around him. As the disease continues to affect more people, the boy must navigate a world that fears and rejects him. He struggles to find his place in a society that treats him as a threat, while the mystery behind Paperakyu deepens, revealing dark secrets that challenge everything he knows.

Soumakill no Yokoku

Kinezukan

Taki and Ryo, along with their friends, are growing older and beginning to feel like a burden to those around them. They struggle with the painful realization that society often dismisses the elderly as useless. Yet, they still carry the memories of their youth, and their past experiences shape how they navigate this new stage of life. This collection of seven stories explores the darker sides of human nature through mystery, suspense, and drama. A giant zelkova tree silently witnesses the troubled lives of those beneath it. An elderly servant reveals the truth behind her master's death. A detective investigates a woman found covered in blood. A mysterious young man disrupts a family's peac

COM Kessakusen

In 1967, editor Shohei Chujo curated a selection of the finest short manga published in Osamu Tezuka's legendary magazine COM. This two-volume anthology brings together stories from 1967 to 1971, featuring works by pioneering artists such as Fujio Akatsuka, Hisashi Sakaguchi, and Daijiro Morohoshi. The collection also includes excerpts from the Gura Kon manga school, roundtable discussions, and essays by famous manga artists and critics. The stories range from surreal comedies and psychological dramas to eerie mysteries and science fiction tales. Each piece reflects the experimental spirit of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a transformative period in Japanese manga. As readers journey throu

Toshi-san: Toshi Densetsu Tokushu Sousa Honbu Daisanka

Shirou Toshi, known as Toshi-san, works for the Urban Legend Special Investigation Headquarters, Section 3, a unit dedicated to investigating, verifying, and clarifying urban legends. His rookie partner, Nozomi Miyazono, is an occult fanatic who brings enthusiasm and a different perspective to their cases. Together, they delve into the mysterious and often dangerous world of Reiwa-era urban legends. As they close in on the truth behind these modern myths, Toshi-san's calm demeanor and cryptic promise—"Don't worry, I won't die"—hint at the risks they face. Their partnership forms a formidable team against the supernatural and suspenseful threats lurking in the shadows.