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Sakuma is a college student who works part time at the Akutabe detective agency. There she does regular office work for private investigator Akutabe. However, Sakuma soon learns that Akutabe is no ordinary detective, but in fact a demon detective. He is able to summon demons through the use of a grimoire and use each of their special abilities by providing an offering. He uses their magical powers to solve the case he is working on and he wants Sakuma to start learning demon summoning. As Sakuma begins her journey to be a demon detective, little does she know the repercussions of using demons...

Hayato's hometown is destroyed by a massive robot, resulting in the tragic deaths of his parents. His only companion is his loyal dog, Jack, and all he has left of his birth parents is a picture of a man and woman, and one of his mother's shoes. His desire for revenge spurs him on to seek out Ghost Ship, a notorious vessel known for mercilessly attacking others and bent on destruction.

A mysterious young man with extraordinary powers is the main focus of the plot. He constantly changes schools and confronts numerous supernatural beings.

Upon graduating from elementary school, Akira had decided to confess his feelings to the girl he had a crush on, Himeno. However, he hesitated at the thought of their time together coming to an end. When he finally walked into the classroom, he saw a strange version of Himeno that he had never seen before. Fate had enclosed Akira and his classmates within the school, leaving them with no chance of escape. Who was responsible for this and why had they done it? As creepy forces closed in around the group of eleven children, they began to feel as though they were being toyed with. The story unfolds as they face an unforgiving destiny. Will they be able to find hope amidst the despair that surrounds them?

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.

Sydney was on a college club trip to a rural village when a mysterious power transformed him into a woman. Determined to turn back, he soon finds himself helplessly addicted to the overwhelming pleasure of his new female body.

Sydney was on a college club trip to a rural village when a mysterious power transformed him into a woman. Determined to turn back, he soon finds himself helplessly addicted to the overwhelming pleasure of his new female body.

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.

Presented in this book are nine of Junji Ito's top short stories, handpicked by the author himself and given insightful notes and comments. The featured stories are: 1. Secondhand Record (Chuuko Record, 中古レコード) 2. Chills (Samuke, 寒気) 3. Model Look (ファッションモデル) 4. Hung Balloons (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) 5. Puppet Mansion (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) 6. Artist (Gaka, 画家) 7. The Never-Ending Dream (Nagai Yume, 長い夢) 8. Venerated Ancestors (Gosenzo-sama, ご先祖様) 9. Slathered (グリセリド) 10. Model Look: Cursed Frame (Fashion Model: Norowareta Framing, ファッションモデル・呪われたフレーミング) [new]

From just beyond your field of vision— The gem of horror anthologies, “Comic Shikaku (Blind Spot),” returns with an all-new lineup! Nine brand-new stories that explore the thin boundary where love and madness meet.

A young man named Ewan Juno awakens in a disoriented state, confined within an unfamiliar location surrounded by impenetrable stonework and endless passageways. He is uncertain of his whereabouts until he discovers that he is among eight youthful contenders selected for the enigmatic Thousands Years Labyrinth. Each candidate aspires to become the next emperor; however, only one can possess the authority to make the final decision. In a fight for survival, Ewan endeavors to skillfully navigate through the labyrinth's treacherous landscape, confronting an array of obstacles to uncover the sinister mysteries within and seek a way out.