Mimicry

86—EIGHTY-SIX Alter

Even amidst the relentless warfare of the Republic of San Magnolia, moments of youth and fleeting peace persist for the soldiers known as the Eighty-Six. Shin, Lena, and their comrades grasp at fragments of happiness while staring down certain death, whether during a brief respite from combat or as they set foot in new, unfamiliar lands like the frigid United Kingdom. These collected stories offer glimpses into their lives beyond the battlefield, sharing intimate moments with fellow soldiers, friends, and loved ones. It is a chronicle of the fragile human connections and personal struggles that endure even in the shadow of war, highlighting the characters' resilience and the bittersweet nat

Cuteness Overload Crisis

Liza Luna, investigadora del Imperio Espacial, aterriza en la Tierra con la misión de evaluar el planeta. Al contemplar el bajo nivel de civilización de sus habitantes, no duda en considerarlo un mundo insignificante que debería ser destruido. Sin embargo, su plan se tambalea cuando descubre un fenómeno desconocido para ella: la ternura. Este inesperado hallazgo la lleva a replantearse su misión inicial. La belleza y la dulzura de las cosas que encuentra en la Tierra despiertan en ella una fascinación que choca con su deber como investigadora. Liza deberá decidir si sigue adelante con su objetivo original o si, por el contrario, la ternura de este mundo se convierte en su salvación.

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.

9 no Puzzle to Mahou Tsukai

In the near future, a BCI controller that reads brain signals and allows consciousness to dive into the virtual world of the Internet has become extremely popular. Katsuro, arrested for a certain crime, is adopted by police officer Yumeji and serves his prison term while living with his adoptive sister, Rin. At the request of his adoptive father, Katsuro investigates Internet crimes in exchange for reducing his punishment bit by bit. As he delves into the digital realm, he must navigate a world of mystery, action, and unexpected encounters that blur the line between reality and the virtual.

Kamen Rider wo Tsukutta Otokotachi

In 1970s Japan, a team of creators at Toei Company, led by manga artist Shoutarou Ishinomori and producer Kenichi Muraeda, struggle to bring a new kind of superhero to life. They envision a motorcycle-riding, grasshopper-themed hero who fights for justice, but the path to production is fraught with creative differences, budget constraints, and corporate skepticism. As the team navigates the challenges of developing the live-action tokusatsu series, personal conflicts and the pressure to deliver a hit threaten to derail the project. The story follows their efforts to overcome obstacles, from designing the iconic suit to securing network approval, all while honoring Ishinomori's original visi

ALBA

A collection of six short manga stories published as an extra booklet for Comic Beam magazine. Each tale offers a distinct genre experience, from science fiction to psychological drama, all tied together by a shared theme of everyday life intersecting with the extraordinary. In one story, a mysterious memo war unfolds in Tokyo, while another follows a man and his cat. A chimera appears in spring, and a hunt for cursed people begins. A great-grandfather's diary reveals hidden secrets, and a soundtrack plays in the middle of the night.