The World consist of the upper, the middle, and lower classes. Those who are wealthy live in the Town. Those who are poor live in the Fields. Those below, in the thick and gloomy Forest.... In the Fields, Takaoku Restaurant's show girl, Kiyoko, supports her mother by managing the food preparation. One day, a regular patron named Tanaka, who recruits day laborers for the underground, requests that they bring meals to an assassin from the Forest called "Yorukumo," or "Night Spider." Yorukumo was born in the Forest as a disposable child, raised to be void of emotions, unable to feel pain, and without knowledge of reading and writing. With Tanaka's instructions, he easily handles assassin jobs daily. When Kiyoko and Yorukumo meet, the World begins to come apart a little at a time.
Compilation containing many of Yasuko Aoike's famous early works including:- Volume 1 - **(https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/lmw6p6c/aquamarine)** (アクアマリン), 1976 - Terence Reid, a young novelist, is invited to the outskirts of London by his old friend Gil Kane. At the castle of Thomas Barrymore, who is said to have been a vicious criminal in the past, Terence meets Aquamarine, a beautiful boy with bluish-gold hair and an angelic smile who looks exactly like Thomas.... Made in the same year as "From Eroica with Love," this is a gorgeous mystery-romance that marked a turning point for the mangaka.- Volume 2 - **(https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/04uiiku/roman-kumikyoku)** (ロマン組曲, Roman Kumikyoku), 1976 - Daniel, a college student, left London with his black cat, Griffon, to visit his relative, the widow of Eddowes. He is not welcomed by Claudia, who claims to be his tutor, but he enjoys seeing her beautiful daughter, Catherine, who has grown up to be a beautiful woman. Daniel's search for love leads him to the town of London, where he finds a man named Daniel, who is also his father's son. Daniel's wanderings in search of love are always tinged with sad fate...- Volume 3 - **(https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/6mln2ss/allman-monogatari)** (オールマンものがたり, Allman Monogatari), 1978 - Craig, a kind-hearted and beautiful young man who loves flowers, stars, and music, escapes from the all-male Allman University in search of a woman with the muscle-bound John. Dressed as a woman, they sneak into a nunnery deep in the woods. There, they find themselves in the house of female vampires.... The love and adventures of beautiful young men unfold in this forbidden garden. The Sons of Eve" is the prototype for "Dracula's House is a Riot! (Allman's Story)," and "Dear Father," which is based on the mangaka's father.- Volume 4 - **(https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/36u95c8/hamlet-o-korose)** (ハムレットを殺せ!, Hamlet wo Korose!), 2006 - The enormous legacy of the Blake family. A beautiful lover. Helmut, a young man who seems to have all the happiness in the world. Just before the end of "Hamlet," performed at his birthday party, he falls out of a window and loses all memory. All that comes out of his mouth are the lines of "Hamlet"... When his memory returns, Helmut learns that his lover Agnes has married his brother-in-law, Mulder. A cruel betrayal, a terrible conspiracy... In addition to the title story, which is based on a Shakespearean tragedy, this self-selected masterpiece collection contains six other stories, including "Mother's Day Off", which is modeled after the mangaka's mother.- Volume 5 - **(https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/48zjxuc/mizu-no-naka-no-akai-ie)** (水の中の赤い家, Mizu no Naka no Akai Ie), 1973 - A stormy dusk. Jennifer, who lost her beloved boyfriend Joel in an accident just before their wedding, arrives at the red-roofed Scott house by the river, where they were supposed to visit together. A mother cannot accept the death of her son. Her younger brother, Marc, feels inferior to his deceased brother. Jennifer is trapped in the Red House when the river overflows due to heavy rains, and a terrifying evil hand begins to creep up on her... In addition to the title story, this self-selected masterpiece collection includes the fantastical short story "Moon Festival" as a special feature.
One day, the colossal tower, "Babel" suddenly appeared in the city of Tokyo. High school student Taiga holds a belief of, "Not standing out is the best." While he dreams of chasing after his sister from the self-defense forces who went missing inside Babel, his daily life still continues to be boring, and the same as usual. However, on one certain day, the "time to fight" finally confronts Taiga! Young man, fight and survive in the tower! Grasp it! A new era filled with a battle of "superpowers" and an "unprecedented" tale of survival, begins now!
Newly weds Nam Gun Woo and Baek Mei Zhen are living together in a modest apartment on Gun Woo's salary as a news cameraman. One day when they were driving in the rain the couple encountered a beggar. While trying to help the beggar an "incident" occurred. Shortly after, news of the "infected" began to spread. Of patients that escaped the hospital. The situation quickly spiraled out of control. A story of love and survival.
Vampire yuri action from the creator of Tadokoro-san.
15 years ago, Kwon Gyeongchan began chasing after his sister’s killer. As a constable at a police substation, he pursues various evil figures who roam the streets under the alias ‘Black Sheep’, hoping that as he pursues the bad guys, he might someday run into ‘that guy’ who murdered his sister. He will go to any lengths to track down the criminals and will do anything to exact his revenge. He also joins forces with detective Kang Cheolho, a detective who is more like a thug than actual thugs, and they launch a large-scale pursuit. Once again, ‘that guy’ is on the move.
“Please keep in mind. This shop is not responsible for any harm caused by the electronic device.” A mystery horror about the strange electronics shop owner, ‘Yak’.
A guest from the planet of happiness, the alien Takopi, arrives on Earth to spread happiness throughout the Earth and meets Shizuka, a girl who never smiles. Looks like she has problems at school and with friends... What will the simple-minded Takopi face? An amazing story begins! --- Official Release: - Indonesian release by Akasha as **Takopi's Original Sin** (2022)
This is the latest story of the famous "Ninpo-cho" series of Yamada Fuutarou. It begins in 1638, during the Shimabara Rebellion, where a powerful swordsman who should have died is instead transformed by an arcane ritual into a demonic creature. As time passes, more swordsmen facing death go through this transformation. What could these new, demonic swordsmen be planning?
At the National Local Mascot Festival, children all across Japan can meet their favorite local mascots. But as the festival gets underway, it becomes clear that what's inside these costumes aren't people - they're something much darker, with a taste for human flesh. Amid the chaos spreading through the entire country, Keigo Ayahara, his little brother Makoto, and his friend Ako must now fight for their survival and their humanity.
(from ebookjapan):What's the matter with being kidnapped!? Girls are strong! In addition to the title story "Tomboy Banzai," "Ga-tunk Classroom" depicts a no-good art teacher who boldly challenges what she wants to do when she is told that she has only one month to live. Manga School" and "MY Friend," in which Mr. Ishimori teaches how to draw manga. In Ishimori-style, "Won't You Come to the Swan Lake Together?" "Azukin-chan" and "Shin Masterpiece Fairy Tale Akazukin-chan". It contains a total of 13 stories, including the horror manga "The Silver Eyes".*Note: CDJapan link only for MY Friend, which is bundled with other Ishinomori shojo oneshots from different one-shot compilations.*
How do you explain your dreams to someone? How do you explain your nightmares? A collection of stories to lull you into the world of dreams... or nightmares. "Nightmare in the Art Room": Rumors have been spreading throughout the school that Mr. Hizuki has a mysterious power that awakens his sixth sense. But that is exactly what drew Miyamae to ask Mr. Hizuki to be a model for his next painting. Reluctantly, Mr. Hizuki accepts and proceeds to spend intimate time with Miyamae... (Warning: Psychological horror and Ra**) "Suspicious Sleep Paralysis": Mr. Hizuki is having sixth sense problems again. But this time, they're more than just dreams. Have you ever experienced the sensations of the dream world even though you are wide awake? (Warning: Sexual assault) "Library Molester": Clearly, Mr. Hizuki is a popular teacher. Guys and ghosts love him. So what will he do when they come for him all at once? (Warning: Ra**) "Eat Up!": Ohsaki has a food fetish. When he sees whipped cream on Sato's body, it makes him want to whip his cream. His lu** is so ravenous that it becomes contagious, making Sato question his own desires. "It's Not a Joke!": Takahane is a bright and beautiful worker, as opposed to the unkept Saito, who seems angry all the time. What will blossom between the two opposites when Takahane sticks to Saito for months on end? "Fascination": Mr. Karasuma wanders into a desolate village and decides to stay at a quiet inn with a hot spring, managed by a beautiful master. Mr. Karasuma enjoys everything but the bugs. He can't stand them. What can he do when he finds a bug has made its way into his yukata? (Warning: Ra**)+