Romantic Dark

Mysterious Disappearances

Ogawa Sumireko works as a bookstore clerk while dreaming of becoming a novelist, a goal she has pursued since finding some success in her youth. Her life takes an unexpected turn when strange occurrences begin to surface across the city. Teaming up with her flirtatious co-worker Adashino Ren, she starts investigating these urban legends. However, Ren is hiding a secret of his own. As they delve deeper into the supernatural mysteries, Sumireko discovers she has a dangerous knack for triggering their magical effects.

Nickelodeon

A serial killer stumbles into an unexpected romance. Historical figures return from the dead and must navigate a world that has moved on without them. A ghost with very particular tastes offers commentary on the lives of the men she observes. These are just a few of the strange encounters collected in Nickelodeon. This anthology gathers dozens of short, self-contained stories that blend psychological unease with absurd humor and sudden tenderness. Each tale introduces a new set of characters facing a bizarre or supernatural twist, from cursed objects to unsettling transformations. As the stories unfold, ordinary situations slip into the uncanny, and characters are forced to confront desire

Harem Royale: When the Game Ends

Kohinata Asunaro is an ordinary high school student, content with his fantasies about the girls in his class and his love for light novels and games. His mundane life is shattered when he accidentally releases a demon named Zepafur from a sealed bottle. To repay her debt, the demon weaves a curious magic, proclaiming the start of a "Lovey Dovey Harem Royale." Suddenly, Asunaro finds himself at the center of a classic romantic comedy, with four girls from his school actively vying for his affection. Unbeknownst to him, however, this lighthearted scenario is a deadly facade. The four girls have been forced into a horrific survival game where they must compete for Asunaro's heart. For the gir

The Spooky Love Tale of Gongchan Seol

Seol Gongchan is a horror novelist who lives a mundane life, using his wild imagination to craft terrifying ghost stories. He believes the spooks and specters he writes about exist only in his head, a product of his creativity and nothing more. His worldview is shattered when he meets his downstairs neighbor, Youngmin. To Gongchan's shock, Youngmin appears to be haunted by the exact supernatural entities from Gongchan's latest novel. As eerie phenomena begin to bleed into his own reality, Gongchan's life descends into a chaotic, frightening mess. Amidst the growing supernatural turmoil, Gongchan finds himself developing feelings for Youngmin. He is left to wonder if the frantic beating of

The Wooden-Mortared Kingdom - Garo 20th Anniversary Memorial Issue

In 1984, the legendary alternative manga magazine Garo released a monumental 1200-page anthology to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This massive volume gathers one-shot stories from nearly every author who contributed to the magazine up to that year, creating a comprehensive snapshot of the avant-garde and underground manga scene of the era. The collection features a diverse range of works by iconic artists such as Sanpei Shirato, Shigeru Mizuki, Goseki Kojima, Yoshiharu Tsuge, and many others. The stories span multiple genres, from comedy and drama to horror, fantasy, romance, and psychological tales, reflecting the eclectic and boundary-pushing spirit of Garo. Each piece offers a unique g

Ordinary Days with a Man-Eater

Tooya is an ordinary high school student whose life takes a dark turn when he forms a pact with an ancient demon to save his own life. The demon demands a monthly sacrifice: a human for it to devour. Now Tooya must choose a person every month to feed the creature, a burden that weighs heavily on his conscience. As he struggles to balance his daily life with this horrifying obligation, Tooya finds himself entangled in a web of mystery and supernatural events. The people around him become potential victims, and each passing month brings him closer to impossible choices. With the demon's hunger growing, Tooya must navigate a world where trust is a luxury and survival comes at a terrible cost.