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Four individuals reside in a post-apocalyptic world without seasons, where the "golden age of technology" destroyed the earth and unleashed excessive scientific power. They seek a gateway to the inferno deep beneath the surface. By chance, the ex-hitman turned bartender Mihai, the unhinged and monstrous Haine, the resentful yet compassionate Naoto, and the independent worker Badou come together.
In the summer of 1983, Keiichi Maebara and his family leave the noisy city for the tranquil town of Hinamizawa. There, he befriends Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Rena Ryuuguu, and Mion Sonozaki, who become his loyal group of friends. As they spend their days enjoying carefree fun, Keiichi gradually realizes that things in Hinamizawa are not what they seem. While attending the Cotton Drifting Festival, Keiichi discovers that the town has been plagued by murders and disappearances in the aftermath of the celebration. The locals attribute it to the "Oyashiro's Curse," which claims that anyone who angers the town's patron god will be cursed with death or disappearance. Initially, Keiichi dismisses it as a scary myth aimed at disciplining naughty children. However, when his friends refuse to speak about the strange occurrences in the village and a murder and disappearance happen after the festival, Keiichi starts to suspect his new friends' involvement in the gruesome events. He fears he may be the next victim of the mysterious vindictive force.
Following the loss of her dear friend Tomoe, a retired roller skater, decides to join the well-known stunt men group, the Green Ship. Here, she finds love with Kazusa, the troupe leader. However, soon Tomoe discovers that the Green Ship is not just any ordinary troupe, but instead a malicious crime syndicate. Worse still, her beloved Kazusa is cruel and unfeeling, capable of taking a life without hesitation. Tomoe must now face a daunting battle, not only against the organization, but also to escape the clutches of Kazusa. He is obsessed with having her back, dead or alive, leading to a tragic love story reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet.
Maebara Keiichi enjoys his days in school, playing games with his local friends, after moving to the peaceful town of Hinamizawa. However, the tranquil environment turns out to be a facade when Keiichi discovers news of a murder that occurred in the town. From that point on, Keiichi's life takes a gruesome turn as he realizes his close friends may not be who they seem to be. The story, based on the amateur mystery game by 7th Expansion, is told through various scenarios. Tsumihoroboshi is the sixth manga in a series that explores different scenarios in the Higurashi games, and the second one that attempts to answer past puzzling questions. Focusing on Ryuuguu Rena's sudden distrust of her friends, the story answers some lingering questions revolving around Furude Rika's mysterious death.
After enduring intense mistreatment from his abusive relatives following the tragic loss of his parents, Mirai Kakehashi, a mere child, found himself on the brink of suicide on his graduation night. However, his plans were thwarted by the intervention of a heavenly figure dressed in white named Nasse. This guardian angel presented Mirai with an incredible opportunity to acquire supernatural abilities and ascend to the position of God. But there was a catch: he must outperform 12 fellow candidates in the treacherous and grueling 999-day battle royale competition, all while staving off dangerous rivals and emerging victorious at the head of the pack.
The focus of this spin-off is on the younger sister of Shiba Tatsuya, Miyuki, and her escapades in the world of Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei.
At the age of 31, a woman yearns to relive her glory days in high school when she was the revered class president and the envy of her peers. Nonetheless, she had lacked the boldness to confess her affection for her crush at the time. Following a class reunion, she nearly takes her own life upon discovering that her former love interest is currently in a relationship with another woman. Fortunately, a fellow classmate intervenes and provides her with a potion that transforms her into her teenage self. Suddenly, she is once again the school idol at the age of 15!
Music, acting, dance, and fashion. Ryoran High School, a private school which gathers talents from every field, was created to produce superstars. However, the reality is that the school's evaluations are often based on appearance and "face." A unique new student, Shika Ikebukuro, suddenly joins the school. Shika is a shy girl who is dependent on her brother's care. But in reality, she is an up-and-coming VSINGER who hides her true face on the Internet! A school battle for popularity begins between geniuses in an appearance-obsessed classroom! (Source: Shonen Ace plus, translated)
Set in the twilight of the Meiji period, this tale highlights the Mitsuboshi, a traditional kimono shop that has seen better days. Once abuzz with activity, the shop now languishes in obscurity. Torasaburou Hoshino, the third son, returns from an extended stay in England determined to restore Mitsuboshi's former glory, but is met with ridicule by his fellow shopkeepers. Undeterred, Torasaburou persists in his quest to transform Mitsuboshi into a three-star establishment. Meanwhile, an enigmatic character named Takatou seems to be aware of Torasaburou's goal and his valiant efforts to rejuvenate the shop.
Aurora, the daughter of an earl, often attends evening parties where ladies dress flawlessly, presenting the perfect opportunity for her to admire their exquisite embroidery. Typically content with standing in the background, she never expected to be struck on the head by a ring, let alone to have the kingdom's most eligible bachelor, Felix el le Clavis, propose to her. Felix had endured countless marriage interviews over the past year, with numbers totaling in the hundreds. Exhausted by the constant stream of suitors, he proclaims that the ring would choose his future spouse. Without hesitation, he tosses the ring, and much to Aurora's surprise, it makes direct contact with her forehead. Although it was a chance for Aurora to enjoy more embroidery while engaged in this fake commitment, the question still remains: Was the ring's selection of her as Felix's fiancée merely a serendipitous coincidence?
