Manga

Shoki no URASAWA

This collection brings together a diverse array of short stories by Naoki Urasawa, showcasing his early versatility. The tales range from the comedic exploits of various 'Policemen' to more contemplative science fiction pieces, offering a glimpse into the author's formative creative period. Readers are presented with a world where everyday situations twist into the absurd, and quiet moments are punctuated by sudden strangeness. The narratives explore themes of survival, connection, and the surreal, all filtered through Urasawa's distinctive storytelling lens.

Hanged Doll

Five individuals, all 24 years old, share a peculiar and unsettling commonality: their first memories begin in 1994. These fragmented recollections are not of childhood innocence, but are inextricably linked to a single, mysterious crime from that year. This shared past binds them together, casting a long shadow over their present lives. As they delve deeper into the origins of their connected memories, they find themselves drawn back into the unresolved darkness of that event. The initial mystery soon spirals into a present-day threat, forcing the group to confront hidden dangers that have lain dormant for decades. Their quest for the truth becomes a desperate struggle to escape a fate see

A Fool Arrives in the Nude

The unnamed narrator is an aspiring novelist struggling to find success, a normal college student whose life is defined by his unremarkable literary efforts. His world is sharply contrasted by that of Kai Shouko, a brilliant and celebrated female student author who has already produced a string of hits. This quiet, envious existence is violently disrupted during a university welcoming party when a completely naked man, an utter fool, suddenly bursts into his life. This chaotic intrusion forces the protagonist out of his passive observer role and into a bizarre and unpredictable situation.

Demokratia

Taku Maezawa, an engineering student, and Hisashi Iguma, a robotics specialist, launch a secret social experiment called 'demokratia'. They create an android named Mai and hand over her control to a collective of approximately 3,000 people randomly recruited online. Every one of Mai's actions, expressions, and decisions is to be determined by a majority vote from this group. Rules and systems are established to maintain the community's dynamism and to protect the anonymity of both the voters and the real-world locations in modern-day Japan where Mai operates. The voting system allows any member to propose an action for the android, with the most popular suggestions alongside unique, one-tim

I Don't Want to Be Just an Ω Omega!!: I Was in My Sister’s BL Manga When I Reincarnated in Another World

Taisei Kuji, an aspiring manga artist working as an assistant to his popular BL mangaka sister, meets an untimely end under a truck. To his shock, he awakens reincarnated into the very omegaverse fantasy world depicted in his sister's comics, a realm governed by the dynamics of alphas, betas, and omegas. Now trapped in a body and society with strict biological roles he never asked for, Taisei is determined to avoid the stereotypical "omega" fate at all costs. His knowledge of the genre's tropes, however, may be his only tool for navigating this dangerous new reality and carving out a life on his own terms.

Will You Be My Male Lead?

Ah-Rah Shin harbored a secret love for her childhood friend, Seung-Woo Han. Unable to confess her feelings directly, she poured her heart into a novel, crafting a male lead inspired by him. The book became a surprise hit, launching her career as a famous web novelist, though Seung-Woo himself never read it. Now struggling with writer's block for her crucial second novel, Ah-Rah's search for a new muse leads her to Joo-Won Cha. He is the perfect inspiration: handsome, professional, and completely different from her first character. However, her professional life becomes complicated when she discovers Joo-Won is none other than the CEO of her publishing company.

My Roommate isn't from this World

A young man finally moves into his own apartment, eager to start his independent adult life. However, his excitement is short-lived as he soon realizes he is not alone in the cheap rental. A mysterious, ghostly girl is also residing there, silently observing his every move. As the days pass, the protagonist discovers that even the dead are burdened with their own lingering desires and earthly shortcomings. The spectral roommate's quiet presence hints at a deep curiosity and unfulfilled wants, creating an unusual and intimate cohabitation. Their strange living situation unfolds into a series of supernatural yet mundane interactions, blurring the lines between the world of the living and the

Meiten Restaurant

Gatarou Barazono, the privileged heir to a vast financial conglomerate, lived a life of ultimate luxury, indulging his every whim. His extravagant existence comes to an abrupt end when he is struck by a truck. Waking up in the Afterlife, he finds himself at the enigmatic Meiten Restaurant. This peculiar establishment serves as the final dining experience for the recently deceased before they move on to their eternal rest. Thrust into this bizarre new reality, Gatarou must navigate the strange workings of the restaurant, where gourmet meals intertwine with the unresolved stories of the departed souls who dine there.

Mad Miniscape

Asahi lives in a small apartment with her childhood friend Minoru, a seemingly ordinary arrangement that hides a horrifying truth. Minoru died four years ago, and the entity now sharing her home is a grotesque, inhuman presence that constantly demands her life. Despite the creature's relentless threats and its disturbing nature, Asahi remains unshaken in her devotion. Her world has shrunk to this maddening, confined space where the only thing that matters is that Minoru—or whatever he has become—is still with her.

Do You Need Salvation?

Miena Sidus is terminally ill, with doctors giving her only until winter. Born with the rare ability to enter other people's dreams, she decides to use her remaining time to secretly gather wealth and information. Her goal is to repay the massive family debt incurred by her parents in a desperate attempt to save her life, hoping to leave them financially secure as a final act of gratitude. Her plan leads her into the dreams of powerful and mysterious figures, including a young lord and a great dragon. These individuals are not just subjects for her missions; they sense her presence and recognize her as something unique. As Miena navigates these perilous dreamscapes, she discovers that each

Myther

In near-future Tokyo, the revolutionary Myther device promises to design the perfect self, helping users shed their weaknesses and achieve their dreams. The city's landscape is dominated by its advertising, and society is filled with people striving toward an artificial ideal. However, a dark underbelly has emerged: a wave of savage, inexplicable murders linked to the device. Agent Kyo of the secretive National Special Intelligence Office is tasked with investigating these bloody crimes, all while navigating a world where the powers that be seem more intent on covering up the truth than protecting the public.

Mokke

Shizuru is a junior high school student with the unusual ability to see ghosts and spirits, invisible to ordinary people. Her younger sister, Mizuki, lacks this sight but is instead easily haunted and troubled by these same apparitions. Their parents, frustrated and concerned by their daughters' supernatural sensitivities, decide to send them to live with their grandparents in the countryside. In their new rural home, the sisters must adapt to a different life while learning to understand the spirits that are part of their world. Through various encounters, they begin to grasp the delicate balance and importance of coexisting with these entities, finding that not all supernatural presences

Kimi to Koi ni Ochiru Mahou de

Ousawa Miko is a 16-year-old girl with a great love for bread, especially when it's shaped in cute and adorable forms. Hoping to be closer to her passion, she applies for a job at the St. Molly's bread store. To her surprise, the person who hires her is a cute boy her own age, setting the stage for an unexpected encounter. Despite his tendency to tease Miko for her clumsiness, the boy proves to be genuinely kind. Their professional relationship takes a more personal turn when they discover they are neighbors, allowing their connection to deepen beyond the bakery counter.

If you Keep it a Secret

Akane, scarred by past encounters with perverted men, finds herself unable to experience love. Her younger brother, Aomaki, deeply concerned for her well-being, decides to help her overcome this emotional barrier. To do so, they embark on a secret and taboo form of "special training" that must remain hidden from everyone else. Their private sessions evolve into a complex and intimate game played out over the course of a summer, blurring the lines between familial support and something more forbidden. As they navigate this secret arrangement, their relationship is tested by the very boundaries they are attempting to cross.

A Late Start Tamer's Laid-Back Life

Yuta Sasaki, an office worker, eagerly dives into the new VRMMORPG Law of Justice Online (LJO) during his vacation. His goal is to become a powerful Tamer, a class that commands monsters in battle. After securing the class with some initial bonuses, he is shocked to discover his first and rare monster companion has no combat ability whatsoever—its talents lie entirely in gardening and farming. Faced with being far behind other players and a seemingly slow progression path, Yuta must choose between starting over or embracing his unexpected circumstances. He decides to take the game at his own relaxed pace, trading epic battles for a peaceful life of cultivation alongside his unique, non-comb

Men's Wear Store and "Her Royal Highness"

Zihao Zhang is a brilliant cross-dresser with an impeccable eye for fashion, especially when it comes to choosing the perfect skirt. His world is turned upside down when he is ruthlessly dumped, leaving him emotionally adrift. This personal crisis coincides with an unexpected encounter that changes everything. Zihao accidentally catches the eye of Yuze Shao, a supremely confident and seemingly "unbendable" straight man. An unconventional dynamic forms between them, centered around Zihao's extraordinary talent. Whether it's a sharp suit, an elaborate Lolita dress, or elegant Hanfu, mastering any style is a piece of cake for him. Their growing connection challenges Yuze's rigid self-perceptio

Love Awakening x Syndrome

Sano is a college student who has always been curious about love but has never truly experienced it himself. Seeking guidance, he approaches associate professor Kigami, who is well-known on campus for giving romantic advice to students. After being mistaken for a part-time assistant, Sano ends up helping Kigami clean the Archaeology department's room. Impressed by his diligence, Kigami offers him genuine love advice in return and even proposes that Sano become his official teaching assistant. However, Sano begins to wonder how effective this advice can be, given that Kigami himself has only ever been attracted to men.

Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-

An ordinary otaku collapses after eating raw pig liver and wakes up in a fantasy world, transformed into a pig. Trapped in a pen, he is rescued by Jess, a kind girl with the ability to read minds. Despite his embarrassing thoughts, Jess accepts him and even dotes on him, making his new life as a pig surprisingly comfortable. To regain his human form, he must travel to the capital and petition the king. Jess decides to accompany him, beginning what seems like a lighthearted journey. However, the world's peaceful surface hides a darker reality, and Jess herself carries dangerous secrets. With no special powers of his own, the pig must rely on his modern knowledge and wits to protect his newfo

A Story About Spending a Little More Time With an Eccentric Girl

A troubled young man, struggling with his own inner demons, has a fateful encounter with an eccentric girl. Her unusual behavior and unique perspective on life immediately disrupt his quiet, isolated routine. As he reluctantly spends more time with her, their contrasting personalities clash and intertwine. This unexpected companionship forces him to confront the walls he has built around himself, leading to a subtle yet profound shift in his daily existence.

Creatures in the Mist

A mysterious mist envelops the world, transforming those it touches into monstrous, zombie-like creatures. With no known cause or cure, humanity's last hope lies in reaching the fortified capital city, a sanctuary reserved for the elite. Among the survivors fighting for their lives is Hayeon, a skilled biologist. As Hayeon navigates the dangers of this new world, he makes a startling discovery: his longtime crush, Myung Woon, appears to be connected to the origins of the deadly virus. This revelation forces him to confront difficult truths while the struggle for survival grows ever more perilous.

The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead

Wisteria, a noblewoman, has secretly loved Bright, the duke's son, since childhood. Despite her efforts to win his heart, Bright falls for her younger sister, Rosalie. When Rosalie is chosen as a sacrificial guardian for the poisonous Predawn Realm, Bright pleads with Wisteria to take her sister's place, leveraging Wisteria's magical resilience to the realm's deadly miasma. Heartbroken by this betrayal, Wisteria accepts the fate and enters the frozen, timeless realm, accompanied only by the sentient holy sword, Saltis. Decades later, her isolation is shattered when a young man named Lloyd, who bears a striking resemblance to Bright, suddenly appears. He demands her sword as part of a quest

Kaiju No. 8: Exclusive on the Third Division

This light novel offers an exclusive look into the Third Division, the elite unit tasked with defending Japan from monstrous kaiju threats. It provides an insider's view of the rigorous lives and brutal training regimens of its members. The narrative delves into the personal stories of key figures, including new recruits Kafka and Reno as they adapt to their demanding roles, the prodigious soldier Kikoru Shinomiya and the origins of her unique weapon, and Vice-Captain Hoshina, who harbors his own private anxieties. The story reveals the human efforts behind the heroic facade.

A Kiss Before I Sleep

Jiho possesses a superpower that triggers explosions whenever she gets excited, making her daily life and any chance at romance a dangerous and embarrassing ordeal. Her world changes when she discovers that touching her new neighbor, Yechan miraculously suppresses her volatile ability. Determined to maintain physical contact without crossing the line into harassment, Jiho hatches a plan to "seduce" Yechan and become his girlfriend. As she navigates this chaotic mission, she receives unexpected advice and begins to unravel the deeper mystery behind their unique and powerful connection.

The Doorway to Summer

Marion is a young schoolboy who prides himself on his adherence to a philosophy he calls "realism". Because of his disdain for emotional display, he ignores anything remotely akin to affection. His carefully constructed rationalism is challenged when he becomes entangled in a romantic affair with an older courtesan. This relationship forces him to confront his own emotional immaturity, which his philosophy had merely served to cover. Under his older lover's care, Marion begins to learn how to love and truly blossoms. However, this profound experience comes with consequences, and he has yet to understand the full price of their illicit affair.

Madofuki Park

In the year 2050, Park works as a window cleaner in the sprawling metropolis of Sky City Tokyo. His job is far more perilous than it sounds, as the city's vehicles—including cars and buses—fly through the air, requiring him to navigate dizzying heights and dangerous traffic just to wipe a windshield. When a routine job goes awry, Park finds himself thrust into an unexpected conflict that threatens the entire floating city. His unique skills and perspective from the outside of every window may be the only things that can prevent a catastrophic disaster.

Honey Blood

Hinata Sorazono is a normal high school student whose life is upended when a series of attacks, resembling vampire assaults, terrify her community. The victims are all young girls, casting a shadow of fear over Hinata's Catholic school. Amidst the panic, she meets her enigmatic new neighbor, Junya Tokinaga, a bestselling author of vampire romance novels who dresses in traditional kimono and carries an old-world aura. Hinata is instinctively drawn to Junya, but her suspicion grows when he tastes her blood and remarks on its sweetness. She begins to fear that the charming novelist might not just write about vampires but could be one himself—and potentially the very culprit behind the attacks.

To LOVE-Ru Darkness: Little Sisters

To LOVE-Ru Darkness: Little Sisters is a collection of four short stories focusing on the younger sisters of the main cast. Each tale offers a lighthearted glimpse into their daily lives and personal adventures, from Nana's determination to care for a stray dog to Mikan's playful experiments with paper dolls. The stories explore themes of family, responsibility, and the small, secret wishes of childhood. While Yui contends with her father's embarrassing behavior, Momo finds herself on a gentle quest involving a special flute. Through these vignettes, the bonds of sisterhood and the innocent chaos of their world are warmly portrayed.

Ore to Kanojo no Moe yo Pen

Kimijima Sen is an aspiring manga artist dedicated to the hot-blooded battle shounen genre. To hone his skills and achieve his professional debut, he becomes an assistant to the established pro manga artist, Ikoma Agito. However, his new mentor is anything but ordinary—a high school girl obsessed with drawing moe manga and eroge, who harbors an extreme fetish for beautiful girls and large breasts. Thrown into this chaotic partnership, Sen must navigate the vast stylistic divide between his own serious ambitions and Agito's wildly different creative passions. Their collaboration becomes a relentless, comedic struggle as they attempt to merge their clashing visions into a single manga capable

Ordinary±

Imari Matoba appears to be a physically weak and unremarkable high school student, leading a quiet, ordinary life. In truth, she is a highly skilled assassin, a top gunfighter with the lethal potential to single-handedly defeat multiple armed opponents. Her path crosses with that of another assassin, Yayoi Kawaguchi, under fateful circumstances. Their brief encounter ends with a parting and a tentative promise to aid each other if ever in trouble, though neither truly expects to rely on the other. As they go their separate ways, the shadow of their shared profession and the unresolved nature of their meeting leaves their future uncertain. The story follows these two killers, exploring wheth

Princess Lover! pure my heart

Teppei Arima is a high school student whose life is shattered when his parents die in a tragic accident. His grandfather, Isshin Arima, the powerful head of a vast corporate empire, suddenly appears and demands that Teppei become his successor. To prepare for this new role, Teppei is forced to leave his ordinary life behind and enroll in an elite academy for the children of the wealthy and influential. Thrust into a world of luxury and high society, Teppei must navigate unfamiliar social rules and expectations. His new life at the prestigious school brings a whirlwind of encounters with its privileged and often eccentric student body, leading to comedic and romantic entanglements as he stru

A Certain Scientific Railgun SS2

Misaka Mikoto, Academy City's third-ranked Level 5 esper, receives an unexpected invitation to Russia. Her mission is to demonstrate her formidable Railgun abilities in a public showcase at a local shopping mall, representing the pinnacle of esper development to an international audience. Upon arriving in the unfamiliar and frigid landscape, her straightforward demonstration trip takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a mysterious and spirited girl named Lessar. This meeting pulls Mikoto into a situation far more complex than a simple exhibition, challenging her to navigate unknown territory and unforeseen conflicts beyond the controlled environment of her home city.

End Love

Miyano carries the deep wound of a past lost love, which leads him to avoid any serious romantic entanglements. His life takes an unexpected turn when his kouhai, Izuhara, makes a blunt proposition, initiating a physical relationship between them. Despite the transactional nature of their arrangement, Izuhara's actions are surprisingly gentle, leaving Miyano to question his junior's true feelings and motivations. In a separate story, high school friends Saganoshima and Natsu share a dream: Saganoshima aims to become a professional boxer, while Natsu supports him as a talented chef, tending to his frequent training injuries. Years later, having both achieved their goals, they find themselves

Hearty

Thirty-year-old Honma views lying as an essential survival skill, using it to navigate life and get what he wants. At a university alumni gathering, he meets Mamoru Ikai, a serious and honest student who immediately captures his interest. Honma, seeing Ikai as his next conquest, decides to pursue him despite Ikai's professed dislike for him. Ikai is a distrustful young man who struggles to understand human emotions and the concept of unconditional love. Suspicious of Honma's motives, he agrees to date him but only under a strict condition: a one-month trial period. In this short time, Honma must prove whether his feelings hold any sincerity, challenging his own habit of manipulation.

The White and Blue Between Us

Hozumi returns to his island hometown after seven years, carrying the weight of a painful lie. In high school, he rejected his close friend and first love Mishima, concealing his true feelings and breaking their bond. The two have not spoken since that fateful day, leaving a chasm of unresolved emotions between them. Now back for a school reunion, Hozumi is determined to make amends and finally speak his heart. However, he discovers Mishima has withdrawn from the world, living as a recluse in the old lighthouse once tended by his grandfather. Hozumi's quest for reconciliation becomes a delicate journey to bridge the distance created by years of silence and regret.

The Summit of the Gods - Precipice of the Unknown

A chilling anthology of mountain ghost stories unfolds across these pages, each tale rooted in the eerie and unpredictable nature of high-altitude wilderness. The collection adapts haunting narratives where the ancient, silent peaks become a stage for supernatural encounters and unexplained phenomena. From lost climbers confronting spectral presences to locals bound by terrifying folklore, the stories explore the thin line between human ambition and the primordial dread of the unknown. The mountains themselves are a character, their vast isolation and hidden dangers giving rise to legends that blur reality and nightmare.

Our Fake Marriage

Yae is an unremarkable 29-year-old temp worker whose life falls apart when she loses both her job and her home in quick succession. With nowhere to turn, she feels utterly hopeless until a chance encounter changes everything. Her childhood friend Takumi, now a successful and handsome architect living a glamorous life in Tokyo, makes her an unexpected offer. In exchange for free accommodation in his luxurious high-rise condo, Yae must pretend to be his wife. This arrangement launches them into a complex relationship built on a foundation of deception.

The Supreme System

A young man from Earth finds himself transported to another world, a strange and alien land filled with cultivation and martial arts. There, he gains the assistance of a mysterious system that grants him unparalleled knowledge about everything in this new reality. With this supreme system at his fingertips, he seizes the opportunity to rise from nothing. He cultivates heaven-defying abilities, learns the most powerful martial arts techniques, and seeks out legendary treasures, miraculous pills, and divine weapons. His journey is one of relentless ascent, aiming to grasp everything this world has to offer and reach its absolute peak.

Girls und Panzer: Saga of Pravda

Pravda High School, a formidable northern powerhouse in the world of senshadou, is poised to claim victory in the 62nd National Senshado Tournament. The team's success hinges on the leadership of the formidable yet petite commander, Katyusha, and her skilled gunner, Nonna. As the tournament progresses, the story delves into the intense battles and strategic maneuvers that define Pravda's campaign. The narrative focuses on the dynamics within the team and the challenges they face against other elite schools, all striving for the championship title.

Plastic Memories: Heartfelt Thanks

After failing his college entrance exams, eighteen-year-old Tsukasa Mizugaki secures a job at the Sion Artificial Intelligence Corporation. He is assigned to Terminal Service One, a unit responsible for retrieving "Giftias"—highly advanced androids indistinguishable from humans—whose operational lifespan is strictly limited to just over nine years. Upon joining, Tsukasa is partnered with Isla, a petite and placid Giftia who is a veteran and considered the best in the field at these delicate retrievals. As Tsukasa learns the ropes of his new role, he must also grapple with the harsh reality of his partner's existence. Isla's own operational clock is ticking down, and Tsukasa finds himself de

ATRI -My Dear Moments-

In a near-future world where much of civilization lies submerged beneath a mysterious rising sea, Ikaruga Natsuki returns to his coastal hometown. Having lost his mother, his leg, and his hope in the city, he finds his grandmother's home half-swallowed by the ocean. Burdened by her debts, his only inheritance is her research vessel. His last chance for a future comes from a dubious debt collector, leading him to dive into the sunken ruins of his grandmother's lab. There, he discovers not treasure, but a lifelike robot girl named Atri, asleep in a coffin. Awakened, she vows to become his leg until she can fulfill her late master's final order. As the waters slowly claim the quiet town, an u