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A year ago, Natsumi Kimiyoshi and her family left the mountain settlement of Okinomiya, which was haunted by the local folklore of Oyashiro's curse that befalls those who leave Okinomiya or the adjacent hamlet of Hinamizawa. To their surprise, their life remained calm and peaceful until gas erupted from the swamp beside Hinamizawa, causing numerous deaths. Unfortunately, Natsumi was unaware that the catastrophic "Great Hinamizawa Disaster" would soon lead to many terrifying misfortunes. After the incident, Natsumi's grandmother, who had previously lived in Hinamizawa, began exhibiting extremely suspicious behavior. She believed that Oyashiro's curse was imminent and tried to quell it by placing talismans all over their home and killing puppies. These terrifying and erratic actions caused Natsumi and her family to fear for their safety, leading her mother to commit an unspeakable act.
Experience the unsettling genius of Hideshi Hino, one of the most disturbing minds in Japanese manga. With his debut in the late 1970s, Hino quickly established himself as a master of horror manga, and the four tales in Lullabies from Hell will prove just how twisted his imagination can be. In the first chapter, the author himself takes center stage in a quasi-biographical horror story. The second tale delves into Hino's disturbing desire to will a monstrous, planet-destroying reptile baby into existence, one that feeds on innocent animals and children. From there, the stories only become more chilling. Enter the mind of a madman with Lullabies from Hell, presented in the authentic, unedited manga format. Beware: sleeping may prove a challenge after exploring these pages.
The origin of this piece can be traced back to Gaston Leroux's work, "The Phantom of the Opera."
Rikuo Nura may seem like an ordinary middle school student, but he is actually quite unique. He possesses a quarter of youkai blood and is set to inherit the leadership of a large youkai clan headed by his grandfather, Nurarihiyon. Growing up, he was warned about the wicked tendencies of youkai, leading him to reject the idea of becoming the next head of the Nura Clan and avoid his destiny at all costs. However, at night, Rikuo transforms into a terrifying youkai that bears a striking resemblance to a younger Nurarihiyon. Upon realizing that he can use his powers to protect others, he chooses to embrace his inheritance. His mission is to unite all the youkai factions in Japan and establish his own "Night Parade of a Hundred Demons."
Once a child with a love for the cosmos, Senya now lives an unremarkable life. All that changes in an instant when he gazes from his school's roof and spies a peculiar structure traversing the sky. Without warning, he is hurled into an alien realm of decay and dilapidation, where suspended bridges string together towering structures. Disoriented and overcome with awe, Senya perceives a figure atop a distant building and, nearby, a masked man bears a bloodied weapon...
A series of mysterious murders all surround a video tape. Supposedly, anyone viewing this tape will die within 7 days. Reporter Reiko Asakawa, an aunt to one of the victims, decides to do a story on this tape. Upon viewing it however, she finds she has more to worry about than whether her boss will like her story or not... As she begins to experience horrifying visions, she comes to realize that she has no other choice but to find a way to break this horrible curse... or die.
Takahashi-kun feels remorseful for not showing kindness to his girlfriend and desires to evoke her smile once again.
"Tokkou" is the nickname of the Special Public Safety Department in the Second Division of the Special Tactical Police Force Metropolitan Police Department. This special force was established to deal with acts of indiscriminate murder and terrorism, which occur frequently nowadays, as well as unusual crimes with unknown causes. This team is made up of specialists who work to apprehend strange creatures, or "freaks," known as "phantoms."
Revenge never felt so good... Mitsu Suzuki is a talented contract engineer working for an IT company, but it wasn't their benefits package that attracted her. She's working for the company that drove her late husband to suicide, and she won't rest until she exacts her revenge on each and every person responsible. A sweet revenge story from up-and-coming author, Kurosawa R!
Emilico is just one of many "Living Dolls" serving in the Shadows House, residents of which are pitch black from head to toe and constantly leak soot that stains the house black. Each "Shadow" is partnered with a Doll, which strangely resembles the other. As a Living Doll, Emilico must keep the house sparkling clean as well as act as the face for her master, Kate. In turn, Kate supports Emilico and treats her as her confidant. As far as either of them can remember, this has always been the way their world works. However, the bond between a Shadow and a Doll isn't quite clear. Administrators watch over the young pairs from the higher levels of the mansion and judge them—but for what purpose?
1-4. Shibito no Koiwazurai 5. Shibito no Koiwazurai Yobanashi: Shirofuku no Bishounen 6-7. Kaiki Hikizuri Kyoudai 8. Gentsuu Yashiki (Phantom Mansion) 9. Abarabone no Onna (The Woman With No Ribs) 10. Real Unko no Omoide
Sunbi was born to a family of shamans and inherited her grandmother's ability to communicate with spirits. Their village, located in the South Sea, owes its safety to her grandmother's shamanic prowess. However, Sunbi's gift also sets her apart from her schoolmates. As a child, she sees supernatural sights that terrify her peers and make her an outcast. Even worse, her powers attract the lascivious attention of demons. For years, Sunbi remains ignorant of the true extent of her abilities and the secrets behind her mother's demise, as well as the reason why her grandmother never left their village.
