Honoo no Mirage: Bakumatsu-hen

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.

The Ancient Magus' Bride

Chise Hatori has spent her fifteen years unwanted and unloved. Abandoned by her father and orphaned by her mother, she has been passed between relatives who never wanted her, until desperation drives her to a slave auction. There, she is presented as a rare Sleigh Beggy, a being with an unusual affinity for magical energies, and sold to the highest bidder. Her buyer is Elias Ainsworth, a mysterious magus with a beast's skull for a head and powers beyond her understanding. He takes her to the English countryside and declares that she will not be his slave, but his apprentice—and his bride. Thrust into a world of fairies, dragons, and ancient magic, Chise begins to learn the ways of a mage.

Twin Star Exorcists

Rokuro Enmadou comes from a family of exorcists, but he wants nothing to do with that world. Haunted by a tragedy that made him abandon his path, the fourteen-year-old would rather dream of being anything else. His life is turned upside down when Benio Adashino, a prodigy exorcist his own age, appears before him. Their rivalry is immediate, but so is the revelation that follows: they are the prophesied Twin Star Exorcists. Destined to marry and give birth to the Miko, the ultimate exorcist who will cleanse the world of the Kegare, the two teenagers must learn to work together. As they struggle to accept their fate, a personal crisis forces them to cooperate. When Rokuro's best friend disap

WorldEnd: What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?

Willem Kmetsch awakens from a long, icy sleep to find he is the last surviving human. Five centuries have passed since the Beasts drove his people to extinction, and the world now consists of floating islands inhabited by various other races. Lacking the animal-like features common to these species, Willem is seen as a "markless" and struggles to find his place in a society that has no room for him. Aimlessly wandering, he eventually accepts a military posting and is shocked to discover that the "weapons" he must watch over are a group of young faerie girls. As he gets to know them, he learns they are treated as disposable tools in the ongoing war against the Beasts and are willing to sacri

Even Given the Worthless 'Blacksmith' Class, I'm Still the Strongest

People receive an occupation and a Divine Treasure from God. These treasures are overwhelmingly powerful, far beyond any human-made weapon. In this world, the Blacksmith class, which creates and modifies weapons, is considered the weakest of all. Relius is a young man who obtains this unfortunate job. Giving up on his dream of becoming an adventurer, he resigns himself to a quiet life working at an inn. However, he soon discovers his abilities are not what they seem: he has the power to create anything he can imagine. As he begins to craft whatever he likes, his unique talent draws the attention of influential nobles and beautiful girls. His peaceful days are transformed as he rises to pro

Inu x Boku SS

Ririchiyo Shirakiin comes from a wealthy family, but her sharp tongue and haughty attitude hide a deep insecurity about her inability to live independently. Determined to escape the constant attention that comes with her family name, she moves into the Maison de Ayakashi, an exclusive residence where every tenant is assigned a personal Secret Service agent. Despite her wish for solitude, Ririchiyo is assigned Soushi, an agent arranged by her parents. She tries to push him away, but his unwavering devotion proves difficult to dismiss. As she settles into her new life, she discovers that Soushi is actually a fox spirit she once rescued. Life at the Maison de Ayakashi is not as peaceful as it