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When humanity dwindles to a minuscule size, Alice and her trusty companion, Poco, must confront the daunting task of adapting to their new reality. Amidst bizarre, yet familiar landscapes, they strive to build a new life for themselves. But navigating a world that is now larger and more treacherous than ever proves to be a challenging feat.
Ever since they were little, twins Itsuka and Rika could see what others could not. At first, they believed that they were seeing ghosts and spirits, but when they turned 14 they realized everything. They realized that what they saw was the depiction of regret and self-disgust in people who know that they did something wrong. They see these disturbing images whether they wanted to or not, so in many cases their curiosity leads them into trouble. In every case, these two try to bring peace to the person who holds the dark secrets.
A world full of zombies. But this apocalypse... is it worth trying?! [Skills can be ’transferred’ from experts.] Mental care, wooden construction, heavenly magic, animal communication, mechanical engineering, performance, etc.. There is so much to learn! The sprint of the prepared survivor, who is good at everything, begins!
The Hellsing Organization is dedicated to eliminating vampires and has recently discovered information about attempts to create "man-made" undead. With WWII raging on, the leader of Hellsing is concerned that the Nazis may use these creatures as super-soldiers. Although the technology for making artificial vampires is still developing, it poses a significant danger. Hellsing has dispatched its top agents, Walter C. Dornes (known as "The Angel of Death") and Alucard, an ancient vampire enslaved by the organization, to Poland to halt the Nazi's experimentation. Together, they strive to disrupt the progress of this dangerous research.
Terumichi Hoshino is haunted by a recurring nightmare in which a beloved boy is being strangled to death. When events eerily similar to his dreams occur at school, his life is turned upside down. Hoshino's romantic involvement with charismatic and enigmatic Omihiko Yamada takes a dramatic turn when a stranger attempts to kill Yamada. Hoshino's attempt to save his partner leads to an astonishing resurrection from death. Devastated from the traumatic experience, Hoshino is left bewildered by his newfound perspective on life.
Akira Takashiro and Eiji Kudou had made a bet ahead of the highly-anticipated inter high basketball tournament: whoever scored the most points would win the heart of long-time crush, Miku Aizawa. But their friendly competition was abruptly halted by a devastating earthquake, which left Akira unconscious. When he awakens, he discovers that his school has been overrun by grotesque monsters, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake. Where had Eiji disappeared to amidst the chaos? And what was causing these monstrous beings to attack? As Akira searches for answers, he uncovers shocking truths and realizes that there may be more to this catastrophe than what meets the eye - perhaps even sinister government involvement.
Cain, a young nobleman, navigates the dimly-lit and labyrinthine streets of 19th century London. Born into the upper echelon of society, he takes on the mantle of earl and assumes leadership of the Hargreaves family, whose reputation is steeped in mystery and scandal following the untimely death of his father. His loyal manservant, Riff, and his ten-year-old half-sister, Mary Weather, accompany Cain as he unravels the mysterious crimes that seem to lurk at every corner. Bonus Chapter: Chapter 5: The Sabbath of Solomon Grundy
While still in high school, Shinomiya Ryouma is consumed by the need to accumulate a billion yen to pay for his beloved sister's crucial medical treatment. Then, out of the blue, he encounters a woman shrouded in mystery who challenges him with the question: "What would you sacrifice for your desires?" She then provides him with a ticket, and in no time, he is struck by a tragic event. Upon regaining consciousness, he realizes that he has undergone a transformation into a female and now must contend with a life-and-death "game." His triumph would restore his fortune but defeat would mean certain death!
In this collection of speculative fiction written between 1968 and 1973, Osamu Tezuka brings to life a series of unsettling and suspenseful short stories. A Nazi lieutenant, sentenced to death for his war crimes, arrogantly believes he can escape his fate, but he soon learns the error of his ways. A female android follows her heart and marries for love, only to find herself lost and struggling to manage the consequences of her decision. When a married man uncovers a secret experimentation on his city, he wrestles with both his desire to save the people and his temptation towards adultery. On a dim and deserted road, a cab driver picks up a suspicious passenger who turns out to be completely unaware of the cab driver's true identity. An educated man falls hard for a mysterious woman who holds a life-altering secret. Young American students come face to face with the brutality of war. A revolutionary's attempts to overthrow the government falter. And when space hippies break the rules of a crucial interstellar peace conference, the expected results remain out of reach. These unsettling stories will leave readers grappling with the depths of despair and the hope that persists against all odds.
1. Samsa Fukkatsu (Samsa Revived) 2. Benkei to Ushiwaka (Benkei and Ushiwaka) 3. Taishougun Mori e Iku (The Great General in the Jungle) 4. Subete Itsuwari no Ie (The House of Lies) 5. Woobit 6. Seinaru Hiroba no Monogatari (The Tale of the Sacred Square) 7. Okesa no Hyouroku (The Dancing Farmer)
Two months have passed since the world was overrun by zombies. High schooler Maiko Inui, a girl who longs to become an idol, finds refuge in Fujimi Girls’ High School, where the surviving students reside. When hordes of zombies mercilessly attack the girls, how will Maiko and her friends fight back?! Horror meets harmony in this vibrant tale where heroes don’t wear capes…but sailor suits instead!
