Living in the Taisho Era, Takiko Okuda is a resolute young girl who faces numerous hardships. Her beloved, Oosugi, is married; her mother is terminally ill, and her father, Einosuke, has been absent for a year. Einosuke finally returns with a notebook filled with Chinese writings that he values more than his wife's demise, prompting Takiko to steal his translation, "The Universe of the Four Gods," with the intent of destroying it. However, as soon as she opens it, she finds herself surrounded by light... And thus begins the legend of the Priestess of Genbu. Bonus story: Volume 6: Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden
"I deeply apologize!" Suddenly, Kayano Takumi found a god bowing before him. The god had been accidentally killed and was unable to be reincarnated. However, the god promised Takumi a chance to live in a different world. Unfortunately, the god made another mistake and sent Takumi to a perilous forest. Yet, within the forest, Takumi stumbled upon a pair of children and resolved to care for them.
During their visit to the National Library, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo, two junior-high students, get transported into the world of a mysterious book that takes them to ancient China, known as "The Universe of The Four Gods." Miaka's fate takes an unexpected turn when she is chosen to be the priestess of Suzaku, and her task is to unite all of her celestial warriors to summon Suzaku and make three wishes. However, Yui is manipulated into becoming the priestess of Seiryuu by Seiryuu's enemy nation. The two former best friends are now turned enemies as they embark on their journey to summon their respective gods and obtain their wishes.
Every 30 years, a new princess is chosen from the Hime family to serve the Hayagami. The time has come again, but over these past years, records state not a single female has been born, save for one, the 15-year-old Arata. The only problem is, Arata is actually a male! Forced to disguise himself and take the place of the princess candidate until a formal one can be found, he attends the festival only to witness the current princess, Kokuri-hime, murdered, and his own life is forfeit as well, by the hands of the princess' personal guard, the 12 Shinshou. As he runs for his life, Kannagi of the 12 convinces everyone that Arata is the one who has murdered the princess instead, and now everyone in the Imperial Court is after his head!
Happy and Natsu were in the midst of their quest when something unexpected happened. The sky suddenly displayed an old man's face, captivating both of them. Strangely enough, the old man expelled Natsu from his grasp but kept Happy trapped inside his mouth. Upon being released, Happy awoke in a strange new world where animals could talk. Detectives Bull informed him that neither magic nor humans existed in this world; it was a mere fantasy. Despite his attempts to return home, the locals mistakenly identified him as their leader, Lord Happy. The Elder Tortoise bore witness to a prophecy about a blue-haired animal with white wings who was destined to save their village. A Smile Heart was said to be of use to the hero, and Happy realised he must become the hero to use it to find his way home. He was not daunted by the challenges of a peaceful Animar and remained determined to reunite with his Fairy Tail crew. However, the process of completing the Smile Heart was not simple.
Shinya is lacking in academic prowess, sports ability, bravery, and overall seems to be a failure. However, his fate takes a turn when he meets Haruna, a girl with the power to transform his life. According to her, Shinya is the chosen Messiah, the one tasked with saving her world while she acts as his protector. But is this true? Could Shinya's previous shortcomings be leading him towards this significant calling? And if he is indeed the Messiah, can he even save himself, let alone an entire world? Additionally, included in this series are two one-shot stories: Night Keeper in volume 4 and Exorcist in volume 6.
Morishita Daiki became a hero after being summoned to another world. After skillfully striking down the Demon Lord, he returned to Japan. Daiki, with his strength concealed, was living a tranquil day-to-day life. However, apparitions and those with special powers run rampant in this seemingly-normal world. A supernatural school-battle epic rarely seen in the modern era unfolds in the shadows!! A story about an unbelievably strong hero returning to the modern era after his adventures in another world!
The incredible talents of seven outstanding Japanese high school prodigies have taken the world by storm, impressing audiences in fields as diverse as politics and entertainment. However, their lives take a sudden, unexpected turn when their plane crashes and they find themselves in a mystical world controlled by magical creatures. Despite the chaos of their new surroundings, these prodigies are able to quickly adapt to their novel circumstances with remarkable ease. Armed with unparalleled intellect and previously unparalleled skills, this team is poised to revolutionize this alternate realm in ways never before seen.
Before being forced into a marriage with Crown Prince Friedrich "Freed" van de la Wilhelm, Lidi von Vivoir lived a simple life in Japan. However, due to her past experiences, she wants to avoid becoming a member of the royal family with their polygynous practices. Despite her objections, her father arranges the marriage, leaving Lidi desperate for a solution. In a bold move, Lidi decides to forfeit her virginity, the only prerequisite for becoming the crown princess. She attends an undercover masquerade ball in a disguise and encounters a mysterious man with dark hair. After becoming intimate with him, she returns home, thinking that her plan has been successful. Unfortunately, the man she slept with is none other than the crown prince, and he is determined to have her all to himself!
For anime enthusiasts, an expedition to an alternative universe accompanied by adorable female companions and abilities resembling those in a video game may seem like a perfect dream. However, for the gloomy writer Osamu Dazai, death seems like the preferable option. In 1948, he is unwillingly transported to a world that predates video games. Despite his poetic aspiration of finding the ideal spot to die, the exciting experiences he endures hinder his quest. Unfortunately for him, regardless of how precarious the situation, things appear to work out in his favor. Witness the tale of an unhappy protagonist like no other in this darkly humorous isekai narrative.
Prince Rexid Van Hexen had always aspired to become emperor and had gained recognition as a powerful frontiersman and heir to the Hexen Dynasty. However, his reliance on physical strength outweighed his intellectual capabilities, leading him to enlist the expertise of a sly trickster known as "The Viper," who excelled in deception. The Viper's future is at risk as she embarks on her most daring venture yet: assuming Rexid's identity. Will this unlikely alliance prevail, or will their deceitful actions trap them in a perilous situation?
When Tenma Ootori wakes up at his own funeral, he is given a second chance at life by a god from another world who offers to reincarnate him to save their dying world. In exchange, Tenma is granted incredible cheat abilities by the gods. Tenma eagerly accepts the offer and is reborn into a fantastical world filled with demi-humans, magic spells, monsters, and enchanted forests. His adoptive parents, former master adventurers, and famous wizard grandfather witness as Tenma's unique power to befriend adorable monsters like slimes and baby wolves grows along with his other god-given abilities. However, his peaceful existence is interrupted when three mysterious strangers seek to kidnap him, marking the beginning of Tenma's epic adventure.