Taisho Yuurei Apaato Houmeikan no Shinmai Kanrinin

Ponko of the Stars and Reiko of the Tofu Shop

Reiko lives with her family above the tofu shop, looking after her little brother as the days pass in quiet routine. One evening the two of them come across a strange, starving creature that looks like a cat with wings, and they sneak it home without telling anyone. The creature turns out to be an alien salesman, and it has come to Earth to trade advanced technology for something called hahise, a substance the planet happens to be full of. Among its wares is a machine that can duplicate anything, money included. Reiko and her brother, understanding only half of what they are agreeing to, strike a deal with it. What starts as a curious encounter slowly pulls Reiko away from the ordinary lif

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

Hyaku Monogatari

Hyaku Monogatari is a collection of ninety-nine ghost stories drawn and narrated by Hinako Sugiura, a manga artist and researcher of the Edo period. The work draws on the traditional Japanese pastime of the same name, where a hundred tales are told by candlelight, each one snuffing out a flame until the final one burns in darkness, inviting the supernatural. Each story presents a different eerie and mysterious occurrence, rooted in the folklore and daily life of the Edo era. Through her detailed and atmospheric art, Sugiura brings to life a world where the boundary between the mundane and the supernatural is thin, and where a quiet village or a simple household can hold a chilling secret. T

Toume Kei Works Collection: People of the Hanging Gardens

A collection of six oneshots by Kei Toume, created between 2011 and 2016. Each story stands alone, exploring different characters and settings. From a mysterious element to fairy affairs, from a zombie-filled apartment to a twilight antique book market, and from heaven's door to a blue secret flower, the volume presents a diverse range of tales. The stories blend genres like science fiction, comedy, drama, slice of life, supernatural, and horror. Toume's signature style weaves together everyday moments with the bizarre, creating narratives that are both grounded and surreal. The collection offers a glimpse into her creative range during this period.

Zombie Girl Mukuro

Mukuro is a zombie girl living in a human society, shunned by those around her. Despite her undead nature and the fear she inspires in others, she leads a surprisingly healthy and heartwarming daily life alongside her only human friend, Ruri. Together, they navigate the mundane challenges of existence, from grocery shopping to household chores, all while dealing with the unique complications that come with Mukuro's condition. The bond between Mukuro and Ruri is tested as they face the prejudice and misunderstanding of a world that cannot accept the supernatural. Their friendship becomes a beacon of warmth in a cold society, as they tackle everyday situations with a mix of humor and tenderne

Samuku naru to Kata wo Yosete

A college student begins dating a girl who may be feeding him bugs. A painter is seduced by his patron to create his masterpiece. A demon in training develops a crush on a human girl at the video rental store. Two boys bond over their shared love of movies. These are just a few of the stories collected in this anthology by Kenya Suzuki. Loneliness is a common thread that ties these tales together, yet each one carries a secret hope that warmth can be shared between people. Love takes many forms, but it is never easy, and the characters must navigate the complexities of connection in a world tinged with the supernatural and the strange.