Emilico is a Living Doll in the Shadows House, alongside many others who serve the mansion's completely black, soot-emitting residents. Each "Shadow" has a corresponding Doll, and Emilico must keep the house immaculate while also representing her master Kate. Despite their roles, Kate treats Emilico as a friend and confidant. The mysterious nature of the partnership between these two groups is further complicated by the overseers on the upper levels of the mansion, their motives unknown. This has been the norm in their world for as long as they can remember.
Dahlia immerses herself completely in the craft of crafting magical goods, after her rebirth in a realm of mystique. Blending her practical know-how from a previous life with the teachings of her adoptive father, she creates avant-garde contrivances such as hair dryers and other extraordinary instruments, deriving pleasure from everyday occupations. The days of sadness and hopelessness are no more; Dahlia resolves to revel in this chance to live anew!
The determined King Inglis ardently desired to improve his skills as a knight in his next incarnation for the betterment of his nation and citizens. His fervent yearning was eventually fulfilled by the goddess, who brought him back to life in a distant epoch, albeit as an adorable little girl! Despite coming from a lineage of valiant knights, the decree was issued at a tender age of six, forbidding her from pursuing knighthood.
An aged dragon spends his remaining days slumbering in the Forest of Scraps, a domain for castoffs of every kind. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when a forlorn child stumbles upon him. This youth, Eve by name, miraculously has survived the plentiful hazards the wasteland presents. Moved by compassion, the dragon decides to adopt her as his own, but he knows his time is short. After raising her for five years, the dragon eventually draws his last breath, compelled to relinquish his cherished progeny. However, unbeknownst to the dragon, Eve possesses unexpected capabilities, and their reunion could transpire sooner than anticipated. With his resurrected body faltering, the skull dragon endeavors to enhance his daughter's control over her mystical prowess, embarking on a journey with his audacious human offspring. Nonetheless, what manner of complications will they encounter along the way?
Kuronekomaru, a well-known criminal, had stolen a precious item from a samurai's estate and upon opening it, a dragon emerged cursing him and his kin. The curse stated that they must serve the Kougamis for a century, which Megumi, a descendant of Kuronekomaru, has been lucky enough to escape due to the last Kougamis vanishing. However, when Suzuka, the current heiress, resurfaces, Megumi finds himself unable to resist the curse and serves her obediently like a slave. Included in this collection are one-shot stories such as "Real Storm" and "Let the Time Freeze" in Volume 1, "The Long Night of Pere Noel" in Volume 3, and "Tell Me the Real Meaning of That Kiss" in Volume 5.
Many years ago, the vampire queen nearly destroyed the world with her overwhelming powers. Despite numerous attempts by humans to defeat her, they could not succeed and instead imprisoned her until they were strong enough to break the seal and end her life. However, they are not the only ones seeking the seal, as the renegade vampire king who betrayed his own kingdom and race, along with the dhampirs, relentlessly searches for it. He desires to break the seal and reunite with his queen before the humans can. But the humans and dhampirs fear the consequences of their reunion and seek to stop the king by any means necessary.
Homura Akemi fails to defeat Walpurgis Night, so she uses her powers to travel back in time before Madoka Kaname becomes a magical girl. However, when she returns, she is surprised to find that Madoka can remember everything from the previous timeline. Together, they decide to change their fate and save their friends. But, they soon discover that Kyuubey has also retained its memories, and they must stop its schemes to ensure a promising future. The girls must work together to succeed and achieve their goals.
From a young age, Princess Sakura was told never to gaze at the moon but never provided a reason. Now at 14 years of age, she dreads her marriage to her betrothed, Prince Oura, a man with whom she has only ever communicated through letters. With no family any longer to speak of, she lives as an outcast in a village as she awaits the day of her wedding. When the prince's emissary, Aoba, comes to take Sakura to the palace, the rebellious princess decides to run away to avoid the marriage. In her attempt to escape, she accidentally lays eyes on the full moon, and a demon appears to attack her. After being saved by Aoba, Sakura is told that she is the granddaughter of Princess Kaguya and also an immortal youko—exactly like the demon that descended from the sky. Equipped with the legendary Chizakura blade, Sakura is now tasked with defeating the youko that threaten to hurt the people closest to her. Her mission is tied to her Soul Symbol—a single kanji character that indicates a person's true nature at birth. Sakura's Soul Symbol represents "destroy," an ominous yet mysterious sign that is more than meets the eye. Burdened with the choice to determine where her allegiances lie, Sakura confronts her destiny and a world plagued by the schism between youko and mankind. Included one-shots: Volume 5: Shiro Bara Gakuen Vampire Rose (White Rose Academy Vampire Rose) Volume 6: Tenshi no Kinka Maple Rose (The Angelic Coin of Maple Rose) Volume 8: I.O.N
The story is set in Japan, 700 years after the age of swords and magic, where science has replaced magic. Social problems caused by magic and magical beasts are on the rise, and the Metropolitan Police Department establishes the Metropolitan Police Department's Magical Beast Control Division to deal with them. Kamishima Jingo, a werewolf (lycanthrope), is investigating a horrific case as a detective in the Magical Beast Control Division. Meanwhile, the great elven sage Sajuel, who had been asleep for 700 years in preparation for the return of the Demon King, wakes up. However, the Demon King was resurrected and defeated 40 years ago. Sajuel is shocked to learn this, but he lends his wisdom to the Magical Beast Control Division and begins investigating with Kamishima and the others. A fantasy of magic and police unfolds. (Source: Natalie, translated)
Akari has finally convinced her brother Toru Acura to step out of his lazy comfort zone and find employment. Little does Toru know that his venture into the forest will lead him to a chance encounter with a surprising young lady named Chaika Trabant. To their dismay, they are unexpectedly ambushed by a ferocious monster. As Toru and Chaika grapple to stay alive, Toru can't help but wonder about the enigmatic girl, and why she's being hunted.
When Megumi Amatsuka was a young and spirited child, he had big dreams of becoming the ultimate epitome of masculinity - the manliest man on the planet. However, fate had other plans for him. After rescuing a sorcerer from some menacing hooligans, Megumi was gifted a magical book. Eager to make his dream a reality, he summoned a genie to grant his wish. Unfortunately, destiny had an unpleasant surprise in store for him. The genie that appeared was wicked in nature, and Megumi's wish transformed him into the most feminine woman in existence. Six years later, Megumi has become the most desirable girl in school. But beneath her stunning exterior, the same rough and tough boy still resides. She talks trash and has a passion for stomping out punk culture, maintaining her identity as a tomboy at heart.
A war between humanity and beastkind raged a century ago, birthing an annual custom where the King of Beasts devours a human woman. Sariphi, a 15-year-old from a human village, becomes the 99th victim and is taken to Ozmargo, an unsafe realm plagued by miasma and barred from humans. Sariphi is unlike any sacrifice before her; her happy demeanor and fearlessness towards the ferocious beasts catches the King's attention. The monarch becomes curious about the young princess and her history, allowing her to explore the kingdom without restriction until the fateful night of discovery, despite the potential consequences. Little do they know that their brief encounter will forever alter the future of Ozmargo.