Otenba Banzai

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

My Girlfriend Sneers Beautifully

Kiichi, Tsubaki, and Haku are an inseparable trio. Tsubaki is in love with Kiichi, and Haku may also have feelings for her, but someone is stalking Haku. Beneath the surface, too many secrets are piling up. Tsubaki, Kiichi's childhood friend, harbors a secret she refuses to reveal. When pressed, she only answers, "It's fine, it's fine, I'll be fine." As the stalker closes in and hidden feelings surface, the trio is pulled into a twisted tale where pure love and horror are jumbled together.

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

Satsuriku no Eden: Ashita Dareka ga Shinu Renai Reality Show

University student Ishiko Yuzuki is heartbroken after his first girlfriend cheats on him. Seeking comfort, he confides in his friend Tsuyoshi, who encourages him to apply for the second season of the popular romance reality show "Eden of Destiny." Without much hope, the two friends submit their applications and are shocked when they pass the screening. They board a luxury cruise ship, expecting a romantic adventure. However, what awaits them is not a reality show but a brutal death game. The participants are forced into a twisted competition where romance and survival collide, and someone will die each day.

Kinpouge

A young girl named Kinpouge lives in a rural village with her family, struggling with the harsh realities of poverty and neglect. Her mother is absent, and her father is abusive, leaving her to fend for herself in a world that offers little kindness. She finds solace in small moments of beauty and connection, but her innocence is constantly threatened by the cruelty around her. As Kinpouge grows older, she becomes entangled in relationships that blur the lines between love and exploitation. A series of encounters with men and women reveal the dark undercurrents of human desire and manipulation. Her journey is marked by psychological turmoil and a desperate search for affection, leading to a

Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror

Kirie Goshima is a teenager living in Kurouzu-cho, a small coastal town in Japan. Her quiet life begins to change when she notices strange behavior in the people around her, starting with the father of her boyfriend, Shuichi Saito, who becomes obsessed with snail shells and spiral patterns. Shuichi is convinced that the town is cursed by the uzumaki, the spiral shape that appears everywhere: in water, in the air, in plants, and even in the human body. As the obsession spreads among the residents, Kirie and Shuichi witness how the spiral consumes their neighbors, transforming their lives into a nightmare. What begins as a series of disturbing events soon becomes an inescapable descent into