Manga

Above All Gods

Gu TianLang was once the infamous emperor of the underworld, ruling over immortals and demons with an iron fist. His reign of slaughtering immortals and punishing demons came to a brutal end when he incurred the wrath of the Heavenly Dao, an ancient and immortal ruler. His own people turned against him, leading to a siege where he was publicly stripped of his powers and slain. Centuries later, he awakens in a new era, his consciousness preserved by a mysterious jade. Thrust into a world that has moved on without him, Gu TianLang must navigate this unfamiliar reality while harboring a deep thirst for vengeance. His journey to reclaim his lost power and confront the Heavenly Dao who destroyed

The Dark Lord's Confession

In a world shaped by an ancient battle, the cursed become demonic magicians while the blessed serve as holy knights protecting the kingdom. Lapis, a young woman hiding her true identity as a magician, dreams of becoming a holy knight despite her repeated failures to manifest any divine power. Her secret hope is that this path might save her from the madness and transformation into a dark beast that awaits all magicians. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally summons the Dark Lord Calla, the very entity whose curse created magicians a millennium ago. Calla reveals that even she can no longer control the curse born from her shattered heart. With a puzzling confession, the Dar

My Stepsister Who Tells Me To Die Every Day Tries to Hypnotize Me So I Would Fall for Her...!

High school student Aoto Ichigaya has a peculiar problem: his stepsister Shizuku, a girl admired by everyone for her beauty, reveals a cruel and obsessive side only to him. She constantly tells him to die, yet she is secretly deeply in love with him. In a desperate attempt to win his affection, Shizuku resorts to using hypnosis on Aoto while he sleeps, swinging a five-yen coin like a pendulum and making embarrassing demands. Aoto, however, discovers that her hypnotic suggestions have no effect on him. Seeing an opportunity, he decides to pretend to be under her spell, leading to a series of chaotic and comedic situations as Shizuku's attempts grow more intense. Caught between his manipulati

Bungo Stray Dogs: Storm Bringer

A year has passed since Chuuya Nakahara became a member of the Port Mafia, and he is fiercely determined to earn an executive position before his rival, Osamu Dazai. His ambition is violently interrupted by the arrival of Paul Verlaine, a legendary assassin who declares himself to be Chuuya's older brother. Verlaine's singular goal is to murder everyone Chuuya holds dear, forcing the young mafioso into a desperate fight for survival. To confront this unprecedented threat, Chuuya forms an unlikely alliance with Adam, a highly advanced AI investigator sent from Europe. Together, they must race against time to stop Verlaine's rampage before he unleashes another catastrophic storm upon the city

Twilight Poem

So-Ru is a blind illegitimate princess cursed with the ability to see ghosts. To survive the spirits that haunt her, she is forced into a political marriage with General Ja-Hyeon, a war hero whose powerful solar aura repels the supernatural. Though their union is one of cold convenience, they find themselves bound by mutual need: she requires his protection, and he desires her sacred royal blood. As So-Ru offers unwavering devotion to her indifferent husband, her selfless love begins to thaw his frozen heart. Meanwhile, their lives become entangled with Ya-To, a beautiful and lethal ghost incapable of feeling emotion. Drawn to the strange bond between the human pair, he too finds his empty

Astro Royale

In the heart of Asakusa, the Yotsurugi gang is embroiled in a fierce succession battle for its leadership. Hibaru Yotsurugi, the kind-hearted son of the late boss, finds himself at the center of this dangerous power struggle. This volatile situation is upended when a meteorite strikes Japan, inexplicably awakening superhuman abilities in the population overnight. As society is thrown into chaos by this sudden surge of power, Hibaru must navigate a world where the old rules of the underworld no longer apply. He must find a way to protect his family and his gang's legacy in this new, superpowered era.

EXP is Golden

In the groundbreaking VRMMORPG 'Boot Hour, Shoot Curse,' where levels and professions don't exist, players must directly farm experience points to grow stronger. Leah, a girl who participated in the closed beta, stumbles upon the hidden skill 'Subordinate,' granting her the unique ability to recruit NPCs and monsters as her loyal followers. The skill also funnels all the experience points earned by her subordinates directly to her. As her party expands and her accumulated experience points soar to unprecedented heights, Leah finds herself undergoing a startling transformation. Her immense power and growing army of followers inadvertently earn her the terrifying classification of a Demon Lor

Tsuyoshi: The One Who No One can Win Against

Tsuyoshi Kawabata appears to be an ordinary convenience store clerk in a quiet city west of Tokyo. His unassuming life, however, masks an incredible truth: he is the most powerful fighter in the world, an unbeatable legend whose strength defies all logic. Despite his desire for a peaceful life, Tsuyoshi's fearsome reputation constantly draws challengers from across the globe. Martial artists, seeking to test their might against the myth, relentlessly seek him out. To manage the endless stream of battles he never wanted, Tsuyoshi has established three strict rules for any challenger, ensuring each confrontation ends swiftly and discreetly in a secluded parking lot.

Monkey Peak

A group of employees from Fujitani Pharmaceutical embarks on a mandatory overnight hiking trip. The CEO organized the excursion to boost morale and foster teamwork after a company crisis, though not all participants share his enthusiasm. Their journey takes a horrifying turn upon reaching the mountain's peak. The team finds themselves stalked and attacked by mysterious, murderous monkeys. Trapped in the wilderness, the coworkers must confront a supernatural threat for which they are utterly unprepared. What began as a corporate retreat descends into a desperate struggle for survival against a relentless and demonic force of nature.

Ya Boy Kongming!

Zhuge Liang, the legendary strategist of China's Three Kingdoms era known as Kongming, dies wishing for a peaceful rebirth. To his astonishment, he awakens in the vibrant, neon-lit nightlife of modern-day Tokyo. Disoriented but undaunted, he finds himself at a chaotic outdoor music event. There, he encounters Eiko Tsukimi, a talented but struggling singer whose heartfelt performance amidst the noise captures his brilliant tactical mind. Seeing a new kind of battlefield in the music industry, Kongming pledges his ancient strategic genius to a new cause: making Eiko a star. He must now apply the art of war to the world of pop music, navigating contracts, rivals, and the fickle nature of fame.

Shinobi Life

Beni is a strong-willed young woman who lives recklessly, caring little for her own life if her death would embarrass her arrogant father. Her world is turned upside down when Kagetora, a ninja from the distant past, literally falls from the sky before her. Having time-traveled to the modern era, Kagetora immediately swears absolute loyalty to Beni, believing her to be the princess he is sworn to protect. Kagetora is a man of honor and ancient ways, utterly devoted to his duty but completely out of place in the contemporary world. Beni, however, is not the princess he thinks she is. As Kagetora insists on guarding her every move, their lives become inextricably linked, forcing them to navig

The Horny Elf and the Gentleman Orc

A young elf embarks on a singular quest: to find an orc who will ravish her. Her journey leads her to a peaceful orc who, in the aftermath of a great war, has vowed never to harm or violate anyone. Their meeting creates an immediate and profound clash of desires and principles. She is relentlessly persistent in her goal, employing any means necessary to break his resolve. He is determined to uphold his solemn promise of non-violence and respect. Their daily interactions become a comedic and charged battle of wills, exploring the tensions between fantasy and integrity, and the unexpected connections that can form between opposites.

Live Dungeon!

Tsutomu Kyoutani, a dedicated gamer, clears the classic MMORPG 'Live Dungeon' just before its servers shut down. As a reward, he is summoned to a fantasy world that eerily mirrors his favorite game. This new realm is obsessed with live-streamed dungeon raids, but Tsutomu is horrified to see the local adventurers charge in with brute force and no tactics, treating the deadly dungeon like a simple brawl. Fate assigns him the role of a Healer, a position scorned and underestimated in this world. Undeterred, Tsutomu decides to resurrect his beloved White Mage class from the game. Using his deep knowledge of strategy, party roles, and efficient healing, he aims to conquer the dungeon's depths. H

The Man Without Talent

Sukezou Sukegawa is a former manga artist who has given up on his career, disillusioned with the creative industry. To support his family, he embarks on a series of doomed business ventures, stubbornly refusing to return to drawing. His latest endeavor involves collecting and selling stones by the riverside, a profitless trade that deepens his financial despair. Despite the growing contempt from his wife, who has become the family's breadwinner, Sukezou clings to his futile stone business. He navigates a world of hucksters and deadbeats, failing repeatedly in his attempts to find success and provide a stable life. The story is a dry, off-kilter portrait of frustration, artistic integrity, a

Ghost Writer at Twenty-Five O'clock

Fifteen-year-old Higurashi Tsugumi, a once-promising young writer, has been trapped in a creative slump for a year. Orphaned years ago when a fire claimed his parents and maid, he returns to his abandoned family home, hoping memories of a happier past will reignite his inspiration. Instead of solace, Tsugumi encounters an unexpected surprise from his childhood waiting within the old estate. This mysterious reunion forces him to confront the ghosts of his past, both literal and figurative, challenging his present reality and threatening to unravel the carefully constructed walls around his heart. The encounter sets him on an unpredictable path, where the lines between memory and the present

I Wanted to Confess to the Receptionist, but When I Went to the Guild, I Became a Hero

Jade, a young man from the countryside, arrives in the capital with dreams of becoming an adventurer. His life takes an unexpected turn the moment he lays eyes on a beautiful receptionist at the local guild, falling for her instantly. His new, singular goal becomes to muster the courage to speak to her. To create opportunities for interaction, Jade dedicates himself completely to taking on and completing guild quests. His unwavering diligence and astonishing success rate, driven by his simple romantic desire, span over a decade. Unbeknownst to him, his relentless efforts and growing list of legendary achievements earn him immense wealth, fame, and the revered title of "Hero" throughout the

Illusion Hunter from Another World

Gi-ryeo, the High Wizard of the planet Alpha Uri, was trapped in a soul-crushing job. Seeking escape, he perfected a transmigration spell and fled his world, only to find himself reincarnated into the body of a starved Hunter on Earth. Now on a new planet brimming with unfamiliar magic, Gi-ryeo must navigate this strange world while concealing his true extraterrestrial identity. He faces the dual challenge of adapting to human society and avoiding those who might be searching for the missing High Wizard.

Double House

Maho lives her life authentically as a woman, having transitioned from a male-assigned identity. She is comfortable in her own skin, regardless of whether others label her as transgender or a drag queen. Her world changes one night when she rescues her neighbor, Fujiko, from harassment. Fujiko comes from a wealthy but stifling family and has run away to live independently, struggling with society's rigid expectations for women. The two women quickly form a deep and supportive friendship, finding in each other a rare sense of understanding and comfort. As their bond deepens, Fujiko confesses that her feelings for Maho have grown into romantic love. Their relationship becomes a journey of nav

My Daughter Was an Unsold Elf Slave

Weiss, a magician living in the rough town of Zenith, encounters a slave auction where a young elf girl is being sold. He recognizes her as a High Elf, a rare and supposedly extinct species, and is moved to purchase her. Seeing her abused and unable to speak, he decides to take her in and raise her as his own daughter. Weiss, a novice father, dedicates himself to caring for the girl, whom he names Lily after her first spoken word. His patient efforts help her recover her health and begin to learn the language. Their new life together presents unexpected challenges and joys as Weiss sets a new goal for their future: to enroll his elven daughter in the prestigious magic academy.

Blue Spring

In a boys' high school, Kujo has risen to become the official leader of a gang. His position, however, is far from secure. He must constantly defend his status against other boys who are eager to take his place. The struggle for power centers around a dangerous rooftop game, a high-stakes ritual where challengers risk everything. This tense environment creates a cycle of violence and pressure, defining the harsh realities of their youth. Set against this bleak backdrop, the story explores the dynamics of loyalty, fear, and the desperate search for identity within the group's rigid hierarchy.

Buying a Classmate Once a Week

High schooler Shiori Miyagi has established a peculiar weekly ritual with her classmate Hazuki Sendai. Every week, Miyagi pays Sendai five thousand yen, granting her the right to command Sendai's actions for an entire afternoon. Their sessions often begin innocently enough, with shared snacks and casual conversation, but they inevitably escalate into darker, more intimate territory at Miyagi's unpredictable whims. Despite half a year of this secret arrangement, a profound distance remains. They are not friends, and their interactions are framed by a financial transaction that masks deeper, unspoken needs and vulnerabilities. As their final year of high school approaches, the fragile foundat

Bride of Ignat

Rita is a lonely boy from a remote mountain village, chosen by tradition to be the sacrificial bride for the legendary Snowy Mountain Dragon. Unable to find his place in the community, he accepts this fate, even knowing the ritual may simply be a way to reduce the village's population. Left to freeze in a blizzard on the mountain, he is rescued by Ignat, a beautiful dragon who takes human form. Ignat, however, rejects Rita as a bride, declaring he has no need for one. Despite this refusal, Rita remains determined to find purpose in his sacrifice. As he stays with the dragon, he begins to uncover the lost history of the dragons and stumbles upon a dangerous ancient secret: the ritual that ca

EX-ARM

In 2014, Akira Natsume is a high school student with an intense fear of electronic devices. Determined to improve himself, his life is tragically cut short when he is hit by a truck while trying to save a girl. Sixteen years later, in 2030, police officer Minami Uezono and her android partner Alma infiltrate a smuggler ship to retrieve a powerful weapon known as an EX-ARM. They activate the device as a last resort during a battle, only to discover that the advanced AI inside is actually the consciousness of Akira Natsume. Now a disembodied brain integrated into a devastating weapon, Akira must grapple with his new reality and the immense power he wields. He joins Minami and Alma in the EX-A

Just Read Me Already!

For three centuries, the magical Grimoire has sat untouched on a library shelf at the Le Temis Royal Academy, yearning to be read. Its long solitude ends when an apprentice mage finally opens it, only to perish in a sudden, tragic accident. As the dismayed Grimoire awaits its forced teleportation to a new location, a mysterious girl named Riley enters the library and opens the book, unwittingly becoming its new contractor. Bound to Riley, the sentient Grimoire now finds itself partnered with a seemingly ordinary girl in a world filled with magic and danger. Together, they must navigate the complexities of their magical contract and the hidden perils that come with it, forging an unlikely al

Fourteen

In the year 2200, the world is a bleak and industrialized landscape. At a massive chicken manufacturing plant, a horrifying anomaly occurs: a single chicken undergoes a grotesque transformation, mutating into a powerful and terrifying supermutant known as Chicken George. This event triggers a catastrophic chain reaction, plunging the remnants of society into a new age of terror. The story follows the nightmarish journey through this twisted future, where the line between humanity and monstrosity becomes increasingly blurred.

17-sai.

Hiroki and his friend Takashi are high school students rescued from bullies by the notorious gangster Miyamoto. Initially grateful for his protection, they quickly learn that membership in his gang demands absolute loyalty and obedience, enforced by the threat of violence. As they become more deeply entangled, the boys are compelled to participate in increasingly severe crimes. Their descent reaches a horrific climax when they kidnap a 17-year-old girl named Sachiko. Hiroki is torn between his instinct for self-preservation and his crumbling conscience as he participates in her captivity. Meanwhile, Sachiko's twin sister Miki, who attends the same school, along with her parents and the poli

A Witch’s Love at the End of the World

In a world where witches have long been persecuted and now operate from the shadows, young magical adepts are trained at the secluded Sternenlichtl Academy. Their purpose is rooted in generations of resentment, a legacy of survival after brutal witch hunts. Alice Keating, a prodigious student, has dedicated herself to this path of vengeance and mastery. Her ordered world is disrupted by the arrival of Mari Muguruma, a seemingly inept new student with no prior knowledge of magic. Tasked with teaching Mari, Alice initially sees little value in her. However, a profound and subconscious display of powerful resurrection magic from Mari reveals a hidden potential, forcing Alice to reconsider ever

Future Diary: Mosaic

Minene Uryuu, a wanted terrorist, holds a deep-seated resentment against organized religion following the tragic death of her parents. Blaming God for her suffering, she vows to destroy everything connected to the deity. To infiltrate her targets, she assumes the identity of a deceased detective, but her cover is soon blown, forcing her into a desperate flight. As Minene reaches her lowest point, a mysterious being known as Deus ex Machina, the god of time and space, intervenes. He grants her a Future Diary, a cellphone that can predict future events. This power could be the key to achieving her vengeful ambitions, plunging her into a deadly conflict where survival hinges on precognition.

The Blood of the Butterfly

A swarm of giant bugs threatens to wipe out humanity, with the world's only defense being a group of humans with special abilities known as Butterflies. For Maehwa Baek, these Butterflies are merely distant heroes seen on television, until a tragic event forces him into the orbit of the very scientists who created them. Thrust into a reality far more complex and dangerous than he imagined, Maehwa is compelled to confront unsettling questions about his own nature. He must grapple with a terrifying, involuntary reaction to the sight of his own blood and delve into the mystery of a 13-year gap in his memories. His journey to uncover the truth about himself becomes inextricably linked with the

Useless High School Girls

In a girls-only high school, three best friends navigate their youth through a haze of absurdity and boredom. Nozomu Tanaka, nicknamed 'Baka' (Idiot) by her friends, dreams of popularity but finds herself stuck in an all-female environment with her equally quirky companions: Akane 'Wota' Kikuchi, an aspiring manga artist obsessed with boys' love, and the expressionless Shiori 'Robo' Saginomiya. Their classroom is a microcosm of eccentric personalities, each girl branded with an unflattering nickname that perfectly captures her oddities. Led by their own peculiar teachers, the trio stumbles from one bizarre situation to another, tackling the mundane and the ridiculous problems of teenage lif

Vassalord.

Charley is a cyborg vampire who works as an enforcer for the Vatican, bound in servitude to the flamboyant and hedonistic vampire playboy Johnny Rayflo. Their mission involves hunting down criminal elements within the supernatural world, a task often complicated by their volatile and seductive master-thrall dynamic. As they navigate missions filled with violence and dark humor, Charley constantly battles his own insatiable thirst for blood and his complex, forbidden desires. Their partnership is tested by external threats, including a childlike vampire princess and a shadowy sect within the Unitarian Church, all while the tangled web of their personal history and feelings threatens to unrav

Palepoli

Palepoli is an experimental manga that breaks free from the conventional four-panel format, exploring new structural possibilities. Created by Usamaru Furuya without prior knowledge of standard manga styles, it stands as a unique and unconventional work. The series delves into psychological and supernatural themes through its abstract and innovative storytelling. It presents a series of bizarre, comedic, and often surreal vignettes that challenge traditional narrative frameworks.

Mermaid Saga

According to ancient legend, consuming the flesh of a mermaid grants immortality. Yet this supposed blessing is a cruel curse, as the result can also be a horrific death or transformation into a monstrous 'lost soul.' Yuta, a former fisherman, has wandered Japan for over five centuries since he ate mermaid meat, seeking not eternal life but a way to end it and become human again. His quest leads him to a remote, hidden village inhabited only by women, where he discovers the dark truth of their society. They capture and cultivate young girls, feeding them mermaid flesh to create perfect vessels for sustaining their own youth and immortality. There, Yuta rescues Mana, a girl who has suffered

The Flower Dances and the Wind Sings

On her deathbed, Ersella is consumed by a single regret: she was never a good mother to her son, Vicente. Fate grants her an unexpected second chance, sending her back three years into the past. Now, with time to rewrite her legacy, she resolves to become the devoted parent she always should have been. As she navigates her renewed life, Ersella reflects deeply on her past as a young, reluctant bride and mother, slowly unraveling layers of long-held heartache. However, her path to redemption is far from simple, becoming entangled with complex marital tensions, intricate family dynamics, and unforeseen political challenges. This second life proves to be a more complicated journey than she eve

Like Mother, Like Daughter

So-Myeong Gil has spent her entire life striving to be the perfect daughter her mother envisioned. Beautiful and intelligent, she has meticulously shaped herself to meet every expectation. This fragile reality shatters when her younger brother is found drowned in a river, a tragedy deemed an accident. Haunted by the incident, So-Myeong begins to suspect her own mother might be responsible. Her paramount goal shifts from seeking approval to plotting her escape from a suffocating and potentially dangerous home. Yet her mother's obsession only deepens, determined to force upon So-Myeong the perfect life she herself was denied.

Wolfsmund

In the early 14th century, the St. Gotthard Pass through the Alps is controlled by the formidable fortress known as Wolfsmund, the 'Wolf's Maw.' Under the command of the merciless Governor Wolfram, serving the Austrian Hapsburgs, the pass is a crucial choke point where no traveler can cross without enduring a brutal and often fatal interrogation. Each chapter follows different individuals—rebels, commoners, and travelers—who must attempt to pass through Wolfsmund for their own desperate reasons. They face the sadistic gatekeeper's cunning and cruelty, with their struggles rarely ending in success or survival. The series portrays the relentless and inhuman brutality of the era through these

A Ranker's Guide to the Good Life

In a world transformed by towers, dungeons, and monsters, the emergence of Awakened individuals with special powers has reshaped society. While hunters battle for glory and climb the global rankings, Jio Gyeon prefers a life of peaceful leisure, content to be seen as an ordinary, unemployed student. Unbeknownst to everyone, Jio harbors a monumental secret: she is the Witch Queen, the world's strongest S-class hunter who has remained shrouded in mystery for a decade. Her carefully maintained facade of normalcy is shattered when Baek Dohyun, a regressor from the future, confronts her with a dire warning about humanity's impending doom. Now, with her hidden identity exposed and the world rank

BLAME! Academy and So On

This collection brings together a series of short stories set within the vast and enigmatic 'City' of Tsutomu Nihei's universe. It features the comedic 'Blame Academy!' series, where characters like Killy and Cibo are reimagined in a parody of traditional Japanese school life. Other tales expand the lore in different directions. 'Zeb-noid' depicts a brutal, millennia-spanning war between two soldiers from opposing species. 'Netsphere Engineer' follows a Dismantler tasked with deconstructing nexus towers to protect humans from the Safeguard. The anthology also includes various other vignettes, from a man searching for his brother in 'Kozutsumi' to the far-future adventures of a silicon crea

RED: Living On the Edge

Red is the last survivor of his Native American tribe, brutally massacred by American soldiers in the 19th century. Consumed by a desire for vengeance, he embarks on a solitary journey across the land. His path crosses with Ierou Itou, a samurai who fled to America after the Seinan War, and Angie, a young prostitute guarding her own secrets. Bound by their shared loneliness and haunted pasts, the trio forms an unlikely fellowship as they traverse a harsh frontier.

Darker than Black

Ten years ago, the mysterious Hell's Gate materialized in Tokyo, darkening the sky and replacing the stars with new ones that correspond to individuals with supernatural powers. These individuals, known as Contractors, are powerful killers devoid of emotion and conscience. High school student Kana Shinoh is still grieving her father's death and has ignored the rumors about Hell's Gate. Her world is shattered when she spots her father alive on the street. Determined to prove he is still alive, Kana begins a search that attracts dangerous attention. She is rescued from a deadly threat by Hei, the most wanted Contractor in Tokyo, known as the Black Reaper. Though cold and unsympathetic, Hei a