Seventeen years ago, Takafumi’s uncle fell into a coma, but now he’s back like a man risen from his grave. Soon, Takafumi discovers two bizarre things: His uncle treasures video games above all else, and, while comatose, he was actually transported to another world as some heroic guardian! Now, not only does Takafumi have to room with an uncle who is literally magical, he also has to catch the guy up on two decades of history-smartphones, high-speed internet, modern anime tropes…and the traumatic outcome of the ’90s console war!
Gamer girl Kotone is thrilled when she receives a copy of Free Life Fantasy Online, a.k.a. FLFO from her younger sister. In the world of FLFO, Kotone decides to become a zombie, one of the game’s inhuman races that’s difficult to master–even for experienced players. But that’s not a deterrent to Kotone. In fact, when she embarks on her first quest, she finds a world of wonders that are about to become a huge part of her IRL life!
The terrorist organization known as the Animal Liberation Alliance (ALA) attacked a biological research institute and rescued a pregnant chimpanzee. That chimpanzee gave birth to a "humanzee" (half-human, half-chimpanzee) who was named Charlie. After being raised by human parents for fifteen years, Charlie enters his first year of high school. There, he meets the intelligent, but socially misunderstood Lucy. (Source: Kodansha, translated)
The Hero, Alec. Chosen by the gods, he drew the legendary holy sword to defeat the Demon Lord. And to aid him on his journey, the king assembled a team of brave companions: Rock the Warrior, Leon the Mage, Shirley the Priest… …and… Hayashi from Sales. “………” “Wait—what the heck is Sales doing here?!” Thus begins the tale of a hero’s party on their quest to defeat the Demon Lord— A story of laughter, tears… and Hayashi from Sales.
Daria is a college student with a body-image complex as swole as he is skinny. His cool exterior is a shield to protect his soft heart, even though he has a lot of love to give—and he’d love to give it to his crush, Ruby, his gentle giant neighbor. After encouragement from a friend, he might finally get closer to Ruby by…working out with her?! Can Daria find the strength of heart to tell Ruby how he feels?
In a world where everyone receives a skill upon reaching level 50, Shun was given the "Level Down" skill. The more he fights, the more his level decreases, a worthless skill in the eyes of everyone. Having trained tirelessly up until that point, he finds himself getting weaker by the second. Eventually, he is almost killed by a low-level monster, but when he defeated it with all his strength, he finds his level has dropped into the negatives. Shun, confused, obtained the power of "the other side of the world." In this world, levels itself are a curse. Shun, freed from this curse, gains access to abilities that defy this world's rules!
Lisa Lisa is a cute witch-in-training! Well-behaved, top of her class, a pure and innocent girl. She might put a banana stick in her mouth or try to squeeze out “holy liquid,” but even so—she’s still a pure, innocent girl~~~. A maiden’s academy where sacred techniques run wild!? A chaotic “holy-squeezing” life of magical girls! It begins here!!
Accepted to a high school specializing in the arts, Yuno moves into a nearby apartment complex to make her commute easier. Just a few days into her new routine, she quickly discovers that creativity doesn't end with the art school bell! Her neighbors—Sae, Hiro, and Miya—are all fellow students, and each has her own hilarious quirks. And eccentricity clearly rules this school; Yuno's homeroom teach is a cosplay otaku and the principal is just...weird. Will the quiet Yuno be able to handle this creatively kooky cast of characters? (Source: Yen Press)
"I'm going to put a curse on you." Lizley, a magic formula artist, was cursed by her beloved sister with the words "I'm going to put a curse on you," meaning she will never be loved by anyone. Though she just wants to be useful to others, the curse has made everyone around her dislike her. While Lizley wonders if her days will continue like this, one day she meets a young man known as the Evil Duke... A pure love fantasy about an evil duke who hates curses and a talented girl who is cursed!