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Petshop of Horrors: Ark Adrift

In the world before the infamous Petshop of Horrors, a mysterious being known only as Papa D walks the earth. He belongs to a species that never ages, drifting through centuries as an eternal observer. His sole purpose is to find a specialized piece of DNA, sealed within a fragment of amber, which holds the key to his deepest ambitions. As he travels across time and continents, Papa D encounters strange creatures, hidden societies, and the dark desires of humanity. Each step brings him closer to the amber, but also forces him to confront the consequences of his immortal existence. The search becomes a journey through history itself, where every discovery comes with a price.

Petshop of Horrors: Passage

In Paris at the turn of the 20th century, a mysterious pet shop run by a man known as Sofu D offers exotic and dangerous animals to its customers. Each creature comes with a strict set of rules that must be followed, or dire consequences will follow. When a young woman named Léa stumbles upon the shop, she becomes entangled in the enigmatic world of Sofu D. As she navigates the strange and often terrifying transactions, she uncovers secrets about the pet shop and its owner that challenge her understanding of reality. The prequel to *Petshop of Horrors* explores the origins of the D family's legacy.

The Wooden-Mortared Kingdom - Garo 20th Anniversary Memorial Issue

In 1984, the legendary alternative manga magazine Garo released a monumental 1200-page anthology to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This massive volume gathers one-shot stories from nearly every author who contributed to the magazine up to that year, creating a comprehensive snapshot of the avant-garde and underground manga scene of the era. The collection features a diverse range of works by iconic artists such as Sanpei Shirato, Shigeru Mizuki, Goseki Kojima, Yoshiharu Tsuge, and many others. The stories span multiple genres, from comedy and drama to horror, fantasy, romance, and psychological tales, reflecting the eclectic and boundary-pushing spirit of Garo. Each piece offers a unique g

Yomikiri-shuu "Hen"

Yue Shi

Esil is a girl with strange memories that contradict everything she believes about her identity. In a world where magic is the norm, she arrives at the Lunar Eclipse Circus, hoping to uncover her true role in this mysterious place. On the night of a lunar eclipse, demons plunge the world into chaos. A child with red hair and scarlet eyes, bearing the power of Solomon, is destined to descend. As Esil navigates this new reality, she must confront the dark forces threatening the world and unravel the secrets of her own past.

Tsume kudaki no rarabai

In a world where clawed creatures, once human, cause countless mysterious deaths, Pechika travels endlessly in search of a cure for Noru, a half-dead priest. Along the way, she also acts as a claw breaker to eliminate these vicious monsters.