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

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

Mysterious Disappearances

Ogawa Sumireko works as a bookstore clerk while dreaming of becoming a novelist, a goal she has pursued since finding some success in her youth. Her life takes an unexpected turn when strange occurrences begin to surface across the city. Teaming up with her flirtatious co-worker Adashino Ren, she starts investigating these urban legends. However, Ren is hiding a secret of his own. As they delve deeper into the supernatural mysteries, Sumireko discovers she has a dangerous knack for triggering their magical effects.

Nickelodeon

A serial killer stumbles into an unexpected romance. Historical figures return from the dead and must navigate a world that has moved on without them. A ghost with very particular tastes offers commentary on the lives of the men she observes. These are just a few of the strange encounters collected in Nickelodeon. This anthology gathers dozens of short, self-contained stories that blend psychological unease with absurd humor and sudden tenderness. Each tale introduces a new set of characters facing a bizarre or supernatural twist, from cursed objects to unsettling transformations. As the stories unfold, ordinary situations slip into the uncanny, and characters are forced to confront desire

Harem Royale: When the Game Ends

Kohinata Asunaro is an ordinary high school student, content with his fantasies about the girls in his class and his love for light novels and games. His mundane life is shattered when he accidentally releases a demon named Zepafur from a sealed bottle. To repay her debt, the demon weaves a curious magic, proclaiming the start of a "Lovey Dovey Harem Royale." Suddenly, Asunaro finds himself at the center of a classic romantic comedy, with four girls from his school actively vying for his affection. Unbeknownst to him, however, this lighthearted scenario is a deadly facade. The four girls have been forced into a horrific survival game where they must compete for Asunaro's heart. For the gir

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.

Jack: The American Ghost

Ma Go-eun and her father face eviction from the haunted house they have operated for years, a place filled with Go-eun's cherished memories of her childhood and her late mother. Determined to save their home from demolition, she makes a desperate decision. Go-eun travels to the United States to participate in a dangerous challenge: survive a stay in the infamous Ghost Jack's House to win a million-dollar prize. This high-stakes trial pits her against unknown supernatural forces, testing her courage and resolve in ways she never imagined.