Manga

Stitches

A woman discovers a disturbing, man-faced tumor slowly migrating across her skin. At a beach, glowing spheres shoot from the ocean, terrifying onlookers. In another unsettling encounter, a girl celebrating a holiday appears with a completely featureless, blank face. This collection presents nine eerie tales of unsolved mysteries, blending written accounts with haunting illustrations. The stories explore everyday settings invaded by the inexplicable, from a quiet library to a snowy day, each incident stitched together to form a tapestry of creeping dread.

Why the Bell Tolls at Dusk

In the secluded mountain town of Mitozu, a population of six thousand lives by one ironclad rule: when the heavy evening bell tolls at six o'clock, no one must step outside until sunrise. This ritual is the town's only defense against a terrifying supernatural entity known only as Myoudo-sama, or The Dark One. This fragile peace shatters when a former resident, having spent a decade away in Tokyo, returns home ignorant of the danger and breaks the curfew. His transgression provides the lurking apparition with its first victim in years, plunging the isolated community into a renewed cycle of fear and horror as the ancient threat reawakens.

HOT

The Hamino family is said to be cursed by ice, with it playing a role in the death of every member. His grandfather believes the only way to escape this fate is for Hamino to become a top ice hockey player. Despite possessing undeniable natural talent for the sport, this pressure and obsession has led Hamino to deeply resent ice hockey. His life takes a turn when Takahashi, the captain of Haru High's struggling ice hockey team, witnesses Hamino's skill and desperately tries to recruit him. Hamino refuses, but upon learning about the team's dire and unfair circumstances, he finds himself unable to simply walk away.

The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash

Ivy is born into a world where a person's worth and magical potential are measured by the stars they possess. As a Tamer, a class with the power to subdue monsters, her complete lack of stars marks her as the weakest of the weak. Shunned and endangered by her own family, she has no choice but to flee into the wilderness to survive on her own. Living a harsh, nomadic life, Ivy learns to scavenge for necessities from what others discard. Her lonely existence changes when she forms a bond with Sora, a small and seemingly insignificant slime. This unexpected companionship becomes the foundation of a new journey. Together, the starless girl and her slime companion travel the land, relying on ea

Rasetsu

Rasetsu Hyuga works as an exorcist for a supernatural agency, using her unique powers to banish evil spirits. However, she carries a heavy burden: a red flower-shaped mark on her chest, left by a powerful demon who vowed to claim her on her 20th birthday. Her only chance to break this curse is to find true love before that fateful day arrives. Her life takes a turn when Yakou Hoshino, a young man with spiritual abilities to create water barriers, joins the agency seeking help. Yakou is immediately struck by Rasetsu's uncanny resemblance to Yurara, a ghost from his past. As they work together on various cases, their growing connection becomes intertwined with the race against time to save Ra

Akaku Saku Koe

Karashima is a high school boy cursed with a beautiful voice so potent it can command anyone to do anything. Fearing the danger of his own power, he chooses a life of isolation, deliberately keeping others at a distance to protect them from his involuntary influence. His solitary existence is disrupted when he becomes entangled in a series of criminal investigations. Law enforcement, recognizing the unique utility of his ability, draws him into cases where his voice becomes a crucial tool for solving crimes. Amidst this turmoil, a girl named Kokubu enters his life, seemingly unaffected by his fears and openly expressing her feelings for him.

Vampires

In a world where civilization imposes laws that restrict primal instincts, a prophecy foretells the rise of a mutant breed of humans who revert to a beast-like state for freedom—creatures known as Vampires. These beings are not the blood-drinking immortals of legend, but individuals who transform into various animals like wolves, bats, or snakes when triggered by specific stimuli such as fear, the sight of the moon, or even round objects. The story follows Toppei, a young Vampire who can turn into a wolf, as he seeks work at Osamu Tezuka's own anime studio, Mushi Production. While Toppei integrates into the team, his strange behaviors and uncontrollable transformations begin to unsettle the

Skyhigh IV

The fourth installment of the Skyhigh series delves into the liminal space between life and death. It follows individuals whose souls are caught in transition, exploring their lingering attachments and unresolved emotions. This psychological drama examines the conflicts that arise when the dead cannot move on and the living remain tethered. The narrative probes themes of guilt, acceptance, and the supernatural consequences of unfinished business, set against the eerie backdrop of the series' established mythology.

Wash Me Hug Me!

Mikage is a 19-year-old student whose life revolves around the intense pressure of cram school, studying tirelessly for a chance to enter art college. Feeling overwhelmed and unlucky, she seeks a brief escape one day by skipping her classes, her destination the mundane yet comforting routine of a local laundromat. Her quiet retreat is interrupted by the presence of a sullen, quiet boy who is absorbed in reading manga. This simple, wordless encounter in the shared, transient space of the laundromat becomes a pivotal moment. As their paths continue to cross during these laundry sessions, an unspoken connection begins to form, blossoming into a tender and heart-racing romance that starts from

Please Obsess Over Me

On the eve of her 24th birthday, Princess Arabella Strovna and her entire imperial family are brutally executed by a rebel army. However, a mysterious magical blessing intervenes, and she awakens as her 20-year-old self. Arabella finds herself trapped in a relentless four-year cycle of rebirth, doomed to relive the same period only to be murdered at the same fateful moment each time. To escape this endless loop, Arabella devises a desperate plan: she must befriend the three leaders of the very rebellion that kills her. By gaining their trust and understanding their motives, she hopes to change her destiny and survive past her 24th birthday. Yet, as she gets closer to these men she once saw

Dear Summer Sky

Gi-Hu is a high school student whose greatest passion is photographing the vast, open sky. He dreams of entering a prestigious photography contest, but faces a major obstacle: the competition requires a portrait, a subject he has no talent or confidence in capturing. His perspective shifts when a mysterious new transfer student, Ha-neul, accidentally wanders into the frame of one of his sky shots. Driven by necessity and a growing curiosity, Gi-Hu asks Ha-neul to be his model. She initially misjudges him, but agrees to help out of guilt after realizing she underestimated his sincere dedication. As they work together to prepare for the school festival, Gi-Hu finds himself increasingly drawn

Fox's Wedding

Ousuke is a high school student plagued by persistent bad luck, yearning for a normal and peaceful school life. In a desperate attempt to change his fortune, he prays at a local fox altar, making a heartfelt wish for his luck to improve. His life soon takes a dramatic and unexpected turn following his prayer. While his circumstances begin to shift, it remains unclear whether this change is truly for the better or if it has ushered in a new set of peculiar and challenging complications.

Tokimekigokoro

Admonition from an Elder Brother

A decade has passed since Tsuzuki's older brother and sole relative, Hajime, disappeared from his life. With no family to anchor him, Tsuzuki has filled the void with a drifting, aimless existence, his closest ties now being a group of disreputable friends. His days lack purpose, defined more by absence than ambition. This fragile equilibrium is violently upended when Hajime reappears without warning or explanation. His return is not a simple homecoming; it is an intrusion that forces Tsuzuki to confront the unresolved grief and questions of the past ten years. The brother he once knew is now a stranger, and his sudden presence threatens to unravel the life Tsuzuki has haphazardly built in

Record of Lodoss War

Parn, a reckless but passionate swordsman, embarks on a quest to discover the source of a great evil overwhelming the land of Lodoss. He is joined by a diverse party: Deedlit, a young elf wielding powerful magic; Ghim, a tough dwarf; Etoh, a fledgling priest; Slayn, a sorcerer; and Woodchuck, a thief. Their world, created from the aftermath of a battle among gods, has been plagued by war for millennia. Just as peace seems attainable, an ancient evil stirs. An awakened witch seeks to preserve Lodoss by sowing political discord and preventing any single kingdom from gaining control. This mixed-race party of six young champions now stands as the only force that can prevent Lodoss from descend

The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent: The Other Saint

Aira Misono is an ordinary high school girl whose life is turned upside down when she is unexpectedly summoned to a fantasy world. Upon arrival, the kingdom's handsome Prince Kyle immediately declares her to be the Holy Saint, a legendary savior destined to banish the encroaching darkness with her magic. Thrust into a role she never asked for, Aira is overwhelmed by doubt and insecurity, unsure if she possesses the true power or the right to bear such a sacred title. Her internal struggle intensifies as she observes the other woman who was summoned alongside her. This companion seems to naturally embody the grace, strength, and miraculous abilities expected of the Saint, casting a long shad

The Irregular at Magic High School: Master Clans Summit

At the Yotsuba New Year's gathering, Miyuki is officially named as the family's successor, while Tatsuya is declared to be her fiancé. This revelation of their non-sibling relationship and engagement sends shockwaves through the magical community, particularly among their classmates at First High School who knew them as siblings. The atmosphere at school grows tense as Tatsuya and Miyuki find themselves increasingly isolated, their previously hidden identities now the subject of awe and distance. Meanwhile, the prestigious Ten Master Clans selection meeting, a global event for magicians, is set to commence at a hotel in Hakone, where the Yotsuba family's internal decisions are sure to face

Tomorrow's #1

Im Sol is a devoted fan of the idol Ryu Seon-Jae, living a content life until the shocking day her beloved star is found dead. Overwhelmed by grief, she stumbles upon a mysterious pocket watch that unexpectedly sends her six years into the past. Now a teenager again, she immediately seeks out a young Seon-Jae, and in a moment of overwhelming emotion, blurts out a passionate confession of love. Her sudden and intense declaration only serves to alienate and creep out the future idol. Despite this disastrous first impression, Sol is determined to get close to him. She carries the heavy burden of knowing his tragic fate and believes that by changing the course of his past, she can prevent his u

The Merman Trapped in My Lake

Servaine Noxirel grew up hearing her great-grandfather's tales of their noble family's past madness and obsession. The strangest story involved a sickly niece and the beautiful merman she kept locked away. Servaine dismisses it all as a fairy tale, until she returns to the ancestral manor and encounters Mel, the merman from the legend. Mel believes his Servaine has finally returned after a century. He has waited all this time, but his motives are shrouded in mystery. As the past and present collide, Servaine must unravel the truth behind the family legend and Mel's long vigil. Is his enduring presence driven by a forgotten love, or by a thirst for vengeance?

A Story About a Married Teacher Who Becomes Obsessed with Her Female Student

Itsuki Ichigohara is a married high school teacher in her late twenties, leading a seemingly stable life. Her world shifts when she becomes involved with Rin Togawa, a gentle and pretty student ten years her junior who is struggling with family issues. What began as a teacher's genuine concern for her pupil's well-being spirals into an intimate and forbidden connection. The two share a kiss, crossing a line that marks a profound betrayal of Itsuki's marriage and a potential crime. Trapped between societal duty and burgeoning, illicit feelings, Itsuki is left to grapple with the consequences of her actions and the looming threat of personal and professional ruin.

Mushroom Girls in Love

On a planet inhabited solely by intelligent mushroom women, Ariella and Eriella are preparing for their wedding. Their union promises a future of happiness, but the path to marital bliss is far from simple. Their journey is immediately tested by personal trials, including illness and necessary medical procedures. These challenges are compounded by a sinister conspiracy originating from the royal court, which actively works to tear the couple apart. The story follows their struggle to preserve their bond against these mounting external and internal pressures.

Majimak Zombie

Da-Jeong lives under the strict care of Dr. Lee Seh-Yeon. His daily routine is dictated by a necessary injection, a diet of raw meat, and a firm prohibition against going outside. His memories are fragmented, and he knows little beyond the walls of his home, unaware that he is the last surviving zombie from an outbreak contained a decade earlier, rescued by the doctor from a terminated experiment. As Da-Jeong's curiosity about his condition and the world grows, Dr. Lee knows he cannot keep his patient hidden indefinitely. He begins the delicate process of introducing Da-Jeong to the outside world, navigating the immense risks of discovery. Their already complex relationship faces a new chal

Bite Maker: The King’s Omega

Nobunaga was born an alpha, possessing extraordinary beauty, intelligence, and talent that makes him the object of universal desire. Despite living a life of genetic perfection and privilege, he remains profoundly unsatisfied, feeling as though something crucial is missing. His world changes when he encounters a particular woman who ignites a primal and exclusive obsession within him. This encounter triggers the beginning of an intense and supernatural connection, challenging the very foundations of his existence in a society defined by alpha, beta, and omega dynamics.

Color Collection

Kii Saiki, a Graphic Design major at an art university, struggles with self-doubt and anxiety over his assignments. His routine is upended when Souta Amano, a talented and admired senior from the sculpture course, approaches him with a bold and unexpected compliment. This sudden encounter marks the beginning of an unexpected connection. As Amano begins to appear more frequently in his life, Saiki finds himself drawn into the other student's world. Their growing relationship challenges Saiki to confront his own artistic insecurities. Through their interactions, he starts to see his work and his feelings in a new light.

Haibara’s Teenage New Game+

Natsuki Haibara, a socially anxious college senior, is haunted by regrets and embarrassing memories from his high school years. His adolescence was defined by solitude and missed opportunities, leaving him with only fantasies of a happier past. To his utter bewilderment, he suddenly finds himself transported seven years back in time, just one month before starting high school. Presented with this second chance, Haibara is determined to rewrite his teenage years. He vows to avoid his past mistakes, climb the school's social ladder, and finally win the heart of his dream girl. Armed with the knowledge of an adult, online guides, a rigorous self-improvement plan, and the support of a childhoo

Viola Tames the Duke

After wishing upon a mysterious painting, a woman finds herself reborn as Viola, a doomed villainess destined to die for copying her friend Robina's art and stealing her lovers. Determined to survive, her only plan is to avoid Robina's men and forge a new artistic path. This fragile strategy shatters when Robina herself tasks Viola with a new, deadly mission: to seduce Duke Depheloa, the very male lead fated to be her killer. Now, Viola must navigate this perilous new twist, trying to rewrite her tragic story from within the trap that was meant to destroy her.

I'm in Love with the Villainess: Maid's Kitchen

Rei Oohashi, a former office worker now living in the world of her favorite otome game, has achieved her goal of becoming a maid for the noble villainess Claire Francois. Alongside her senior maid, Lene Aurousseau, Rei works diligently in the manor's kitchen. Their primary duty is to satisfy Claire's frequent and often whimsical demands for delicious sweets and pastries. The series follows the comedic daily life of these two maids as they navigate the challenges of cooking and baking to please their demanding yet charming mistress.

Kokoro Kikai

Shinobu is a high school student who feels stuck in a monotonous routine, merely passing the time each day. This emptiness leads him to a profound and unsettling question about the very nature of his existence. His daily life and relationships are filtered through this lens of doubt, as he searches for something genuine that might make him feel truly alive. The story explores this quiet internal conflict and the subtle connections that begin to challenge his perspective.

Kigurumi

Makoto is a student with a unique talent for crafting stuffed toys. His quiet life is shattered when a mysterious plague known as 'Sudden Death Syndrome' begins spreading chaos, with reports of living stuffed animals attacking and consuming people. His investigation takes a personal turn when he discovers that his latest creation bears an uncanny resemblance to the rumored stuffed rabbit believed to be at the center of the epidemic. As the line between his innocent hobby and the supernatural horror blurs, Makoto is drawn into a terrifying mystery where his own creations might hold the key to the spreading terror.

I don't want to love

When Nakajima's mother decides to remarry, he is initially apprehensive about the changes it will bring. However, his fears are quickly put to rest as he forms a close bond with his new, kind, and attentive older stepbrother, who goes out of his way to help and spoil him. Their relationship blossoms, creating a warm and happy new family dynamic. This peaceful existence is shattered when Nakajima comes home unexpectedly early one day and witnesses his beloved older brother in an intimate moment with another man. This shocking discovery forces Nakajima to confront the complex web of his own feelings, challenging the simple brotherly affection he thought they shared and throwing their entire n

Infectee

A terrifying man-eating monster known as the 'Infectee' stalks its prey, spreading fear and chaos. The protagonist's life is shattered when they are attacked, undergoing a horrific transformation into the very creature they once feared. The story follows their desperate struggle to retain their humanity while battling monstrous new instincts. Trapped between two worlds, they must navigate a landscape of terror, hunted by those who see only a monster and tormented by the fading memories of their former self.

Base to Base

Sung Moon High boasts one of the nation's top five high school baseball teams. On the diamond, the players dedicate themselves completely, hitting hard and running faster in their relentless pursuit of victory. Beyond the game, a different kind of competition unfolds. The students fiercely vie for status within the team hierarchy and, just as passionately, for each other's affection. Their motivations for playing are as varied as their personalities, blurring the lines between athletic ambition and personal desire.

Blue Fighter

Reggae is a young boxer drowning in alcohol, mocked as the 'King of defeat' for his long string of losses. However, beneath his self-destructive exterior lies a primordial ferocity and a devastating punching power that catches the eye of specialists in the lightweight division. His life takes a dramatic turn when his path crosses that of a sharp-eyed promoter, who sees in this mute and troubled fighter the raw material of a champion. Reggae is thrust onto a tortuous new path, one that leads away from the bar and toward the distant, glittering promise of a championship belt.

HI-Fi Cluster

In a futuristic world known as the Ability Society, people download specialized skills called "Labels" directly onto their bodies, granting instant expertise in any field. However, teenager Heita Jugojo is an anomaly, unable to synchronize with any Label and left without a place in this advanced society. His life changes when he accidentally synchronizes with a rare, illegal Label. This draws the attention of Kandera, an agent from the special police task force, who offers Heita a deal: work with his unit to track down other illegal Labels in exchange for clemency. Now, Heita must navigate this new role alongside the eccentric members of Special Unit Six, who use their own unique Hi-Fi Abil

Kanmuri's Watch Workshop

Kanmuri Ayako is the owner of a small watch workshop, a quiet haven where time seems to slow down. Each day, a variety of people enter her shop, each carrying a timepiece in need of repair and a unique personal history. Through the delicate act of repairing watches, Ayako becomes a listener and a quiet observer of human lives. The stories of her customers—their regrets, hopes, and cherished memories—unfold within the walls of her workshop, weaving a gentle tapestry of everyday connections.

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2

One year after the failed Black Rebellion, the Britannian Empire has reasserted its iron grip over Area 11. The rebel leader Zero was publicly executed, and the surviving Black Knights have scattered into hiding. For the Britannian citizens, life in the conquered territory has returned to a semblance of normalcy. Lelouch Lamperouge, now a seemingly ordinary student at Ashford Academy, lives under the weight of lost memories and a hidden past. His peaceful days of skipping class to gamble on chess are numbered, as powerful forces begin to move in the shadows around him. A shocking encounter is imminent, one that will shatter his fragile reality and herald the dramatic return of the masked re

Raising a Dragon Prince

Adele, an orphan raised by her uncle, endures nine harsh years of servitude on her aunt's farm. Her life changes when she discovers a large, mysterious egg in a forest hollow. From it hatches a child who imprints on her as his parent. She names him Sigmund and raises him with devoted care, unaware of his true nature. Sigmund is actually a dragon prince, the destined emperor of the Bysen Empire, whose immense power is sealed within his childlike form. As Adele and Sigmund form a deep bond, powerful figures like Grand Duke Ernest and Archmage Jensen are desperately searching for the lost dragon egg. Their peaceful life is upended when the truth comes to light, forcing Adele and the young pri

Chasing Lilies

Park Hwa-won, a dedicated fan of the popular girls' love novel 'Secret Spouse,' finds a lost USB drive on the street. To her delight, it contains unpublished chapters from the story's sequel, written by her idol, the reclusive author Kim Yuri. Hwa-won sees Yuri as a perfect, gracious figure and is overjoyed by this accidental discovery. Her excitement turns to confusion when she finds a folder on the USB meticulously cataloging every reader comment except her own. Believing she has somehow offended the author, Hwa-won is determined to return the drive and clear her name. However, her attempt to meet the elusive Kim Yuri leads her instead to a bold and outspoken stranger, complicating her qu

Peony: Dreaming of the Dangerous Grand Duke

Princess Peony is cast out by her family and forced into a marriage with Grand Duke Ernst Eques, the empire's most feared and ruthless figure. Unbeknownst to everyone, this arrangement is precisely her goal. Peony is inhabited by the spirit of Gabriella Nasirette, Ernst's beloved wife who was tragically murdered. Bound by a curse that prevents her from revealing her true identity, Peony dedicates herself to protecting Ernst from his enemies and winning his heart once more. However, she faces a profound challenge: the Grand Duke remains deeply devoted to the memory of his late wife, Gabriella. As Peony navigates the perilous political landscape and the duke's cold exterior, she must find a

Navigatoria

In a world recovering from the First Space War, Earth has established its first colony on a distant planet. Manabu Houo, a young man raised under a totalitarian regime, finds solace only in secretly watching forbidden films with his childhood friend, Hina-chan. This small act of rebellion is his sole connection to a freer world. His fragile peace shatters when he returns home one day to find government officials waiting for him. Thrust into a conflict far beyond his understanding, Manabu's life is irrevocably changed as he is drawn into the hidden machinations of the colony's oppressive rulers.