Manga

[Oshi no Ko]: interlude

Villain Cultivator’s Secret Return

A hundred years ago, Chu Xiu transmigrated to the Empyrean Continent and rose to power as a fearsome villain, bound to a system that marked his destiny. After slaughtering countless holy disciples and becoming invincible among his peers, he was ultimately cornered and hunted down by the older generation of powerful cultivators, leading to his explosive demise. Reborn with his memories intact, Chu Xiu now possesses the senior disciple of Yunxia Peak in the Tai Su Sacred Ground. Having learned from his past life's fatal mistake of being an obvious target, he abandons his overtly villainous path. This time, he vows to operate from the shadows, accumulating strength in secret while masquerading

Burning Effect

In the grim future of Graymark, the Central Bureau enforces a brutal law: any crime, no matter how minor, is punishable by death. This draconian system aims to control crime and population in an age of extended lifespans. Burner, a resident of the oppressed Area 5, only wanted to keep her head down and escape. However, after reaching her breaking point, she is forced into action and becomes a wanted criminal, pitted against the Bureau and its formidable leader, Great. As she awakens to her own latent powers and gathers unlikely allies, Burner finds herself at the heart of a growing rebellion. An all-out war erupts between the authoritarian government and the revolutionary forces seeking to

Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight

Hinana Hanazawa is a model high school student, diligent and respected by her classmates. She maintains a serious facade, but secretly harbors a dream of experiencing a fairy-tale romance with a perfect prince. She believes such fantasies are impossible in her ordinary life. Her world is turned upside down when the wildly popular actor and model, Kaede Ayase, arrives at her school to film a movie. To her shock, she discovers that the charming celebrity has a hidden, ridiculous personality and an unexpected secret fetish. Their chance encounter sparks a connection, launching Hinana into a bizarre and breathless romantic comedy far removed from her disciplined routine.

Drawing Romance

Chan-Woo struggles to communicate with Sul-Hee, a classmate who always seems to be in a bad mood. Her constant irritation makes every interaction feel tense and awkward, leaving him unsure of how to approach her. Despite the surface-level friction, Chan-Woo's words have an unexpected effect on Sul-Hee, making her heart race wildly. This sweet, slice-of-life romance follows the tentative steps and fluttering emotions of a young couple experiencing first love.

Just Let Your Future Burn!

A high school girl attempts an unconventional transaction: she offers money to 'buy' her female classmate. This bizarre proposal sets the stage for their unusual relationship, blurring the lines between commerce and personal connection. The story unfolds as a comedic slice-of-life, exploring the dynamics that emerge from this peculiar arrangement. It delves into their daily interactions, the expectations set by the deal, and the unexpected feelings that begin to surface between them.

The Reborn Prodigy of the Ducal Family

Han-Seong, once the commander-in-chief of Earth's resistance and a legendary monster hunter, is dragged into another world and enslaved by a powerful Empire through a binding spell. For a decade, he serves as their ultimate weapon in countless wars, only to be callously discarded. Death, however, is not the end. Through the power of the Stone of Reincarnation, he is reborn as Dale, the young heir to a prestigious ducal family. Awakening with all his past memories and unmatched combat brilliance, he now possesses the perfect position and resources to enact his plans. In this second life, Han-Seong, now Dale, harbors a singular, burning purpose: to systematically dismantle and destroy the ve

Nukenai Seiken-chan

Tatara Ravenheart is a swordsmith with a singular ambition: to forge his own Imperial sword. His quest leads him to the legendary Holy Sword Excelia, a sentient weapon known as Seiken-chan. However, she is bound by a strict rule, refusing to be wielded by anyone who is not the prophesied Hero. Her unique condition presents an unusual challenge. Like the fabled Excalibur, she must be drawn from a pedestal, but in her case, that pedestal is her own underwear. Undeterred, Tatara employs his unorthodox and meticulous swordsmithing techniques, which involve a great deal of personal care and attention. As Tatara persists in his attempts to win her over, an unexpected dynamic develops between the

Training Regimes of the World’s Strongest Women

Three women stand as the world's strongest adventurers, capable of immense destruction. Yet, they face a single, impossible desire: finding a man powerful enough to be their equal. Concluding that such a man does not exist, they hatch an audacious plan. They will create their ideal partner from scratch. Their chosen candidate is Cross Alacart, a complete novice recently expelled from adventurer school with zero talent and no notable abilities. As Cross seeks redemption and strives to believe in himself, he is thrust into an intense and chaotic training regimen under the tutelage of these three formidable masters, all vying to shape him according to their own ideals.

Tokyo Demon Bride Story

Ten years ago, a young boy named Jinta made a promise to marry a certain girl. Now a teenager, his ordinary life is turned upside down when a wild and unpredictable oni girl suddenly appears at his doorstep, claiming to be his fiancée. Jinta is thrust into a chaotic world of supernatural beings and comedic conflict as he navigates this forced cohabitation. The series follows his hilarious struggles, balancing the absurd demands of his demon bride with the expectations of his normal life, all while hidden battles between mononoke unfold around them.

Shaman King: Flowers

Hana Asakura, the teenage son of the legendary shamans Yoh and Anna, finds his life in the quiet town of Funbari to be unbearably dull. Despite his powerful lineage, he feels no drive to follow in his parents' footsteps and spends his days listlessly seeking any form of excitement. His mundane existence is shattered when a violent conflict erupts at his very doorstep, instigated by a shocking source: his own extended family. Thrust into a brutal struggle for supremacy within the Asakura clan, Hana can no longer remain a passive spectator and must confront the legacy and responsibilities he has tried to ignore.

Steel of the Celestial Shadows

In early 19th-century Japan, the samurai Kounosuke Ryuudo lives in destitute poverty. His mother's dying wish was for him to live as a splendid warrior, but a cruel curse repels and distorts any metal that comes near him, making it impossible for him to wield a sword. This affliction leaves him hopeless and ostracized, unable to find work or purpose in a world that values the blade above all else. His despair drives him to attempt to end his life, but he is saved by a beautiful and mysterious woman. This encounter marks the beginning of Ryuudo's journey into a hidden world of magic that exists just a step away from his own, pulling him away from the edge of ruin and into an unforeseen desti

Speedrunner Cannot Return from the Game World

The undisputed speedrunning champion of the popular game Another Verse dozes off during a practice session, only to awaken to the game's familiar opening sequence playing out before his very eyes. He has been transported into the world of the game itself, finding his physical abilities enhanced beyond their real-world limits in this new, high-performance environment. Now trapped, his only way out is to treat this fantasy realm as the ultimate speedrun. He must clear the game's world and objectives faster than anyone else, utilizing every advanced trick, sequence break, and bug exploit he knows from countless hours of play. What follows is a frantic race against the unknown, as he applies hi

Mao

Nanoka, a girl who survived a tragic accident as a child, is unexpectedly transported from modern Japan to the Taisho era. There, she is rescued from a monstrous yokai by the reluctant exorcist Mao. Upon returning to her own time, Nanoka discovers she has awakened strange and incredible physical abilities. Seeking answers about her new powers and her mysterious connection to the past, Nanoka returns to the Taisho period. She becomes entangled in Mao's investigation into a series of gruesome murders, all while her own questions about her identity multiply. She learns that Mao is bound by a powerful curse from a cat demon named Byoki, a curse that also afflicts his sacred sword, making it let

Our Guild's Idol

Ajin Bae suddenly dives into Dear Dane, the world's top MMORPG, using her brother's account. He is the master of the game's number one guild, and her task is to protect his legacy while keeping her identity a complete secret. Her mission spirals out of control when she is mistaken for a creep harassing Bloomie, a famously popular female player in the game. Unbeknownst to most, Bloomie is secretly a male idol. In a desperate attempt to clear up the misunderstanding, Ajin sends a video that includes her voice. This only deepens the mystery for Bloomie, who is left with a startling realization. The voice is familiar, and he begins to suspect he knows the girl behind the avatar, threatening to

You & Picopico

Otaku Taichi Oota joins his high school's gaming club, hoping to finally live out his ideal student life. His plans take an unexpected turn when he meets fellow freshman Ageha Onisaki, a fashionable gal who seems completely out of place in the club. Their shared passion for gaming quickly bridges their social divide, as Ageha immediately challenges Oota to play with her. However, her console choices are exclusively retro—the NES, SNES, and Mega Drive—leaving Oota utterly bewildered by this enigmatic girl. As they spend more time together playing a wide range of games, from classic to modern, a charming and heart-throbbing dynamic begins to develop between the unlikely pair.

How to Survive as a Wandering Knight

Yohan dies penniless in modern Korea only to wake up as Johann Aitz, the lowest-ranked son of a noble house in a savage medieval world. Still broke, he is armed with modern knowledge and a superhuman body, and his sole focus is on acquiring the wealth and power needed to secure his survival in this brutal society. His relentless pursuit of gold, however, repeatedly entangles him in acts of unexpected heroism. His path soon crosses with Kaegal, a master assassin from the empire's most feared guild, plunging Johann into a dangerous struggle where mere survival is a constant battle.

The Fake Lady and Her Rabbit Duke

Lady Zernoa de Rhanterra is celebrated as the radiant 'golden flower' of high society, while Grand Duke Hadelrune de Strelitz is revered as the empire's heroic protector. Despite their flawless public images, both harbor profound secrets that define their existences. Their worlds collide when Zernoa stumbles upon a seemingly ordinary pile of clothes, only to discover a charming rabbit hidden beneath—a rabbit that is, in fact, the cursed form of the Grand Duke himself. Bound by an ancient family curse, Hadelrune's transformation is a vulnerability he must conceal from the world. As this unlikely pair is thrust together by fate, they must navigate the intricate web of high society, their own

Museum

Police inspector Hisashi Sawamura is thrust into a gruesome serial killer case when a murderer, known only as the Frog Man, begins executing victims in elaborate, themed "punishments." Each crime scene is a grotesque tableau, leaving cryptic messages that mock both the victims and the police. As Sawamura delves deeper into the investigation, the killer's focus shifts ominously toward the inspector's own family, placing them in immediate and deadly peril. The hunt becomes a desperate race against time, pushing Sawamura to his psychological limits as he confronts a foe who seems to revel in despair.

Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple

A strange and deadly fog begins appearing at the scenes of mysterious suicides involving supernatural ability users worldwide. This wave of unexplained deaths prompts a government request for the Armed Detective Agency to investigate. The Agency's inquiry leads them to Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, a dangerous ability user known as "The Collector," who is suspected to be at the center of the crisis. When the same lethal fog descends upon Yokohama, the members of the Armed Detective Agency must confront this direct threat to their city and uncover the truth behind the phenomenon to prevent further destruction.

Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA☆ILLYA 2wei!

Following the capture of the Class Cards, Illyasviel von Einzbern's life as a magical girl continues alongside her school duties. A month after her initial adventures, she and her friend Miyu are summoned by Rin Tohsaka and Luvia to address a new crisis: the Earth's magical pulse has become unstable, a consequence of their previous card-collecting mission. During a ritual to stabilize the planet's energy, something goes terribly wrong. Illya acts to shield her friends from a catastrophic magical explosion. When the danger subsides, she makes a shocking discovery: an identical clone of herself has appeared. This mysterious doppelgänger, clad in black, soon attacks with ferocious power that

Doukyuusei: Gold Ring & Silver Ring

Hikaru Kusakabe and Rihito Sajou, two high school classmates, have navigated their differences and found a deep connection. As they move forward in their relationship, they recall the promise they made to each other on their graduation day. Unbeknownst to one another, each decides to act on that promise by purchasing a ring for the other. This simple, simultaneous gesture highlights the unspoken harmony and commitment growing between them, as they take a quiet step toward a shared future.

Hoshi of Girls' Garden

Hoshi-sensei is a Japanese language teacher and homeroom advisor for a second-year class at an all-girls high school. His daily life is gently upended by the whims of his unique students, who challenge him with illustrated word games in the class journal and even convince him to care for a dog in the classroom. Between offering advice to an aspiring manga artist among his pupils and being dragged to after-work drinks by his colleagues, Hoshi navigates a series of mundane yet strangely compelling interactions. This slice-of-life comedy finds its humor in the matter-of-fact and often absurd dynamics between a resigned teacher and the vibrant personalities that surround him.

Kageki Shojo!! The Curtain Rises

Sarasa Watanabe has always dreamed of becoming an otokoyaku, an actress who plays male roles in the prestigious, all-female Kouka Acting Troupe. To achieve this, she must first attend the rigorous Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. There, she is paired as roommates with the stoic and jaded former idol, Ai Narata, who seeks refuge in this female-dominated world. As Sarasa immerses herself in the demanding training for singing, dancing, and acting, her boundless enthusiasm and towering ambition begin to shape her path. While her genuine nature helps her form strong bonds with classmates, it also creates friction and rivalry. Together, Sarasa and Ai must navigate the intense pressure

Hatsu*Haru

Kai is a high school playboy who has always been confident in his charm and his ability to understand girls. His world is turned upside down when he crosses paths with Riko, a short-tempered tomboy who is nothing like the girls he usually pursues. She is intimidating, physically strong, and has even beaten him up, leading Kai to believe someone as rough as her could never experience something as delicate as love. This assumption is shattered when Kai accidentally discovers Riko's secret: she harbors a deep, one-sided crush on someone else. Despite his initial resolve to stay out of it, Kai finds himself inexplicably drawn into Riko's emotional world. As he navigates this unfamiliar territor

Read to Level Up

Jong-Seok Lee is the epitome of mediocrity, his only notable habit being a constant presence in local bookstores. His mundane life is upended when he discovers a completely blank book in a used bookshop. The mysterious volume communicates with him, instructing him to write about his own experiences within its pages. In return for his writings, the book reveals hidden pieces of information to him. Jong-Seok soon makes a startling discovery: the knowledge and passages he reads from other books begin to transfer directly into his very being. This process endows him with new, unexpected abilities, transforming his ordinary existence and pulling him into a supernatural mystery.

Genkaku Picasso

Hikari Hamura, a talented but socially awkward high school student nicknamed "Picasso," miraculously survives a tragic helicopter accident. His only friend, Chiaki Yamamoto, is not so lucky and perishes in the crash. As Hikari grapples with survivor's guilt, a miniature, angelic version of Chiaki appears to him. She reveals that Hikari was also meant to die, but she bargained for his life. God granted him a second chance on one condition: he must use his artistic talent to help others in need. To fulfill this duty, Hikari gains a unique power. When he encounters someone suffering, he can sketch a symbolic representation of their inner turmoil. By entering his own drawing, he can witness th

How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

Tomoya Aki is a high school otaku whose life revolves around part-time work and collecting anime Blu-rays. His ordinary existence is upended when he has a chance encounter with Megumi Katou, a girl whose quiet, unassuming nature belies a striking beauty that captivates him. Determined to see her potential realized, Tomoya makes an ambitious decision: to create a dating sim game with Megumi as its central heroine. To bring his vision to life, he must assemble a team. He recruits his talented childhood friend, the half-British illustrator Eriri Spencer Sawamura, and the cold, prodigious novelist Utaha Kasumigaoka. Together, they form a small doujin circle, embarking on the arduous journey of

Koharu and Minato: Happy Life with My Girlfriend

Koharu and Minato are two women who met online and fell deeply in love, despite a ten-year age gap between them. After a period of long-distance dating, they finally seize the opportunity to move in together, beginning their shared life under one roof. Their relationship is a journey of navigating daily life as a couple, from simple domestic routines to new challenges. Through celebratory meals, late-night walks, and the quiet moments in between, they learn to communicate and grow together, building a life filled with mutual understanding and affection.

Dungeon Defense

After the death of his despicable parents, a young man inherits a vast fortune and decides to live life on his own terms. He immerses himself in the notoriously difficult online game "Dungeon Attack," where he achieves the unprecedented feat of defeating every single Demon Lord. Upon completing the game, he answers a mysterious prompt and is suddenly transported into the game's world. He finds himself reincarnated as Dantalian, the weakest of the 71 Demon Lords, possessing only his memories and strategic intellect. Stripped of power and status, he must rely solely on his wits, knowledge of the game's mechanics, and gift for persuasion to survive in a brutal fantasy realm where he is now at

10 DANCE

Shinya Sugiki, the acclaimed "Lord of Standard Ballroom," and Shinya Suzuki, the passionate "King of Latin Dance," are rivals united by a single, towering ambition: to win the prestigious 10-Dance Competition. This legendary contest demands mastery of all ten styles, forcing each dancer to step far outside their comfort zone. With no experience in each other's specialty, they strike a tense bargain: Suzuki will teach Sugiki the fiery rhythms of Latin dance, and in return, Sugiki will instruct Suzuki in the elegant precision of Standard Ballroom. As these two strong-willed artists are forced into a reluctant partnership, their fierce rivalry begins to evolve into something far more complex a

Hanebado!

Kentarou Tachibana, a former Olympic badminton player, now coaches the small and dwindling team at Kitakomachi High School. His enthusiasm far surpasses that of his players, especially the team's moody but talented captain, Nagisa Aragaki, whose intense training methods drive members away. Tachibana's fortunes seem to change when he encounters Ayano Hanesaki, a student with a natural, effortless talent for the sport. Despite her incredible skill, Ayano harbors a deep-seated hatred for badminton and initially wants nothing to do with the team. Her arrival, however, reopens old wounds for Nagisa, who suffered a crushing defeat against Ayano in a past tournament. Forced onto the same team, the

10th - You and I Fell in Love With the Same Person

Shouta "Take" Takeuchi, a high school student with severe asthma, has long resented the normal life he cannot have due to his health. He isolates himself, believing he has no need for friends. His solitary world is disrupted when the cheerful Youhei "Macchan" Matsuki persistently reaches out to him. Against his own expectations, Take finds himself looking forward to their meetings and slowly realizes he is developing romantic feelings for Macchan. Their growing closeness is observed by Haruko "Umeko" Umezawa, a classmate tasked by their families to look after Take. Though she considers him more of an obligation than a chosen friend, she witnesses a gentle, transformed side of Take when he i

Once More

Xun An and Yang Muli were high school classmates whose potential romance was cut short by a misunderstanding, leaving them to drift apart. Seven years after graduating college, fate brings them back to their alma mater, but now as colleagues: Xun An is the school's cool and aloof physical education teacher, while Yang Muli returns as the new, clever yet seemingly two-faced math teacher. To Xun An's surprise, Yang Muli appears not to recognize her, forcing her to confront the unresolved feelings and regret she has carried for years. As they navigate their new professional lives side by side, long-buried secrets from their shared past begin to surface, challenging their perceptions of each ot

I Spoiled "Kuderella" Next Door and I'm Going to Give Her a Key to My House

High school student Natsuomi Katagiri has lived alone for two years when a beautiful girl with black hair and blue eyes moves into the apartment next door. Her name is Yui, a foreign exchange student rumored to be actual nobility. At school, her cool and indifferent demeanor has earned her the nickname "Kuudere-lla." Natsuomi soon discovers that Yui's aloofness is a front. Despite her reluctance to depend on others, she is surprisingly naive about everyday life. Touched by her situation, Natsuomi decides to step in and help her adjust, starting with cooking meals for them to share. This simple act of kindness becomes a daily ritual, slowly bridging the gap between the lonely boy and the co

Fabricant 100

A doctor obsessed with creating the perfect human dies, leaving behind his artificial beings, the Fabricants. These creatures now hunt humans, seeking to steal their body parts to complete their own forms and achieve the ideal physique their creator envisioned. Ashibi Yao's life is shattered when his family is slaughtered by these rogue Fabricants. Consumed by grief and rage, he embarks on a solitary quest for vengeance. His path crosses with the doctor's final and most unique creation, Fabricant 100, an artificial being who becomes his unlikely companion in a grim and violent world.

Second life of a Gangster

Oh Jung-Seok is a 41-year-old gangster who has dedicated his life to criminal misdeeds, sacrificing everything to climb the ranks of his organization. After achieving the highest position, he expects a life of power and luxury, but instead meets a miserable and untimely end. Given a miraculous second chance, Jung-Seok is determined to rewrite his destiny. He embarks on a 'virtuous living' project, striving to atone for his past sins and live a righteous life. However, escaping the violent world he helped build and confronting the enemies from his past proves to be his greatest challenge.

Miss Kusakabe

A man's life is defined by quiet, mundane repetition until a mysterious young woman appears at his door. Her raw passion and insatiable hunger for living are electrifying, casting his own gray existence into sharp relief. He is immediately drawn into her orbit, captivated by the vitality she embodies. What begins as a salvation from boredom quickly spirals into a complex and painful dependency. The man finds himself emotionally addicted to this elusive woman, clinging desperately to a relationship marked by distance and infidelity. The manga offers a disturbing, psychological portrait of obsession, examining the depths one person will sink to in order to feel a connection, even when it is f

Chasing After Aoi Koshiba

Sahoko attends her high school reunion, surrounded by old friends, but her attention is fixed on one absent face: Aoi Koshiba, her classmate and first love. In their school days, Aoi was a star basketball player, and Sahoko, a social climber, saw her as a means to gain popularity. Their dynamic shifts when Aoi suddenly quits the team, and an impulsive, unexpected kiss from Sahoko blurs the lines of their relationship. Aoi carries the burden of a difficult home life, a reality that complicates Sahoko's initially cynical motives. As Sahoko is drawn deeper into Aoi's world, she must confront her own feelings and the possibility that Aoi needs more than just superficial friendship. Their story

A Boy Raised by Gods Will Be The Strongest

Will, an abandoned child with no clues to his past, is discovered and taken to Table Mountain by the God of Thousand Theophanies. There, he is raised and educated by the deities of Sword, Healing, and Magic, growing into a remarkably brave, strong, and kind-hearted young man. When he turns fourteen, his peaceful life on the mountain is interrupted by the arrival of Lunamaria, a blind priestess. She declares that Will is the world's destined hero and requests his aid to save it, compelling him to leave his divine home and embark on a grand journey. With his extraordinary upbringing and power, Will must now navigate the wider world, confront the threats to its safety, and perhaps uncover the