Juveniles

Tatsuki Fujimoto Before Chainsaw Man: 22-26

A young man who can play the piano meets a mermaid with a deadly secret. A boy wakes up one morning in the body of a girl and must learn to live with the change. A little girl with horns claims to be the devil's sister and carries a power that could destroy the world. Two sisters with very different talents face the pressure of expectations and the weight of family. These four short stories explore strange transformations, supernatural encounters, and the fragile line between ordinary life and the extraordinary. Each tale follows characters caught between their desires and the consequences of forces they cannot control. From mermaids and prophecies to identity and sibling rivalry, the coll

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

Kazuya Souma is summoned to another world with the usual heroic expectations, but his adventure takes an unexpected turn. Instead of fighting monsters, he presents a detailed plan to strengthen the kingdom's economy and military. Impressed, the king abdicates the throne and names Souma the new ruler, even betrothing him to his daughter. Now in charge of a struggling nation, Souma must put his realist outlook into practice. He gathers talented and gifted individuals to help rebuild the country from the ground up, facing the challenges of administration, diplomacy, and leadership in a world that expected a hero.

The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan

Noel grew up admiring his grandfather, a legendary hero, and dreams of becoming the world's greatest Seeker. When his class is appraised, however, he is assigned the support role of Talker: a job with the weakest individual combat abilities, useful only for enhancing others. Refusing to accept his limits, Noel decides that if he cannot be the strongest alone, he will build the strongest clan and rule it as its master. To achieve that ambition, he relies on cold calculation and ruthless methods, manipulating allies and enemies alike. His cunning and talent soon draw powerful people to his side, but his unrelenting pursuit of strength puts him on a path many consider evil. As he gathers foll

Rojica & Rakkasei

On a distant planet, the curious duo Rojica and Rakkasei spend their days in simple, rustic comfort. To pass the time, they dig holes, stumble upon strange artifacts like a 'Mystery Disc,' and explore hidden dungeons within the forest, finding amusement in the whimsical creatures and oddities of their world. Their peaceful explorations are guided by their scholarly friend Isaac, who introduces them to bizarre relics of a long-vanished human civilization. Yet, their quiet life is punctuated by encounters with enigmatic neighbors: the dungeon-crawling C3, the terrifying and incoherent Mrs. Grace, and the elusive Mrs. Massu. As they learn more, the darker, hidden facets of those around them be

Garden

Garden is a collection of short stories by Usamaru Furuya, originally published in various independent magazines. The title references Hieronymus Bosch's famous triptych, The Garden of Earthly Delights, with the opening story serving as a direct homage to the painting's surreal and intricate vision. The anthology spans a diverse range of genres, from absurd comedies and psychological explorations to dark fantasy and outright horror. Each self-contained tale presents its own unique world and characters, united by Furuya's distinctive artistic style and thematic preoccupations. Readers are taken on a journey through bizarre scenarios and unsettling realities, exploring the boundaries of huma

The Fake Alchemist

Paracelsus, a young man with no aptitude for combat, finds himself transported to a dark fantasy world. With few options for survival, he turns to the practice of alchemy to make a living. However, his methods are far from genuine; he is a fraud, skillfully deceiving his clients and the world around him. His path crosses with Nora, a young woman who has been taken from her home and sold into slavery. Together, they form an unlikely partnership. As they navigate a world filled with magic, gods, and constant danger, they must rely on Paracelsus's cunning analysis and their shared resilience to carve out a place for themselves.