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Upon his arrival at Shouran Academy Juvenile Detention Center, Yoshiaki Maeda finds himself sharing Cell 4 with fellow inmates Gou Iwakura, Masafumi Yoshioka, and Mitsuru Yamanoi, all of whom have different charges and sentences. Trapped within the walls of the detention center, Yoshiaki, who already harbors a negative outlook on life, soon learns of a fierce power struggle brewing amongst the inmates. However, matters take a turn for the worse when an unexpected zombie apocalypse hits the outside world, with one van carrying infected individuals crashing into the detention center, thereby unleashing a deadly threat on everyone inside.
Shuzo Oshimi, a renowned artist in Manga Action, has released a captivating story that intertwines eroticism and pure love. The protagonist, Kouichi Toki, aged 29, unexpectedly reunites with his first love at an Internet cafe. Their reunion is halted, however, when the surrounding city vanishes. Kouichi and his former partner find themselves marooned in a surreal world, accompanied by a varied group of individuals including geeks, gangsters, privileged children, ganguro girls, and salarymen. The strange situation sets the stage for a captivating romance story.
The Ushiromiya family makes an annual pilgrimage to Rokkenjima, the island where they gather for a reunion hosted by the odd patriarch, Kinzou, who is in poor health. The family members are preoccupied with feuding over the inheritance and the coveted title of Kinzou's successor. A typhoon outside matches the turmoil brewing in their hearts as they argue. Battler, Kinzou's grandson, returns after a long absence expecting a smooth reunion. But Kinzou has different plans; he introduces a peculiar game which involves finding his hidden treasure. The victor will become the family leader. However, the game turns grim as participants are used as "sacrifices" to bring back the Millennial Witch of Rokkenjima, Beatrice. Murders and violence ensue, casting doubt on whether the work of magic or the acts of one of the family members. Despite the ensuing disasters, Battler remains skeptical of the occult, questioning what truly happened to those closest to him.
On the outskirts of Neo-Hong Kong lies a mysterious Chinese-style garden. Legend has it that anyone who looks upon the fairy of the garden will die before the night is out. Five years ago, Douglas Pyke was charged with discovering the true nature of this fairy, but when he accidentally killed a woman in the line of duty, he left the police force forever. Now, a cabbie and sometime private eye, he is asked to find a missing scientist and confront the mysteries of the garden once more.
Yu Xiaobei, a temporary laborer, ventured into an enigmatic arena in a desperate attempt to cover his sister's exorbitant medical bills. Nonetheless, the prize for emerging victorious was nothing less than the ownership of the world's premier financial conglomerate, a position of leadership in the global commerce industry. To his bewilderment, there were other participants vying for the same reward. As Yu Xiaobei navigates through nefarious trickery and gruesome beasts, he continuously engages in adrenaline-pumping rounds of life-or-death competition. Nevertheless, he is unexpectedly granted an unforeseen blessing that bolsters his confidence and convinces him that his ultimate goal is attainable!
At first, he was an average contender who did not meet the standards for carrying runes. But a "system" altered his fate and propelled him to fame as a commanding figure on the front lines of the War Zone. His courageous leadership against the brutal swarm of rune beasts revealed his impressive abilities.
Totonou Kunou, a typical college student, was in the midst of making his usual morning curry when the police knocked on his door. They immediately questioned him about his whereabouts the night before because one of his classmates was found dead near his house, making him the prime suspect for murder. Although Totonou had no obvious motive to harm the victim and was not close to them, a witness placed him at the crime scene. He vehemently proclaimed his innocence, but remained in custody for a longer period than expected. As he began to interact more with the police department, they realized that he was a peculiar suspect - difficult to handle, yet astute. Totonou accurately guessed the personal dilemmas of each member with only a few clues. As the incriminating evidence accumulated against him, Totonou utilized his deductive skills to unravel the mystery behind his classmate's death. His goal was to clear his name by identifying the person who was framing him.
From Tokyopop: Fujiwara Sunao is a rather unusual young lady. Not only does she prefer to wear her hair short and dress like a boy, but she also possesses the power to control water! One might think Fujiwara would be an odd fit at her school, but strangely, she's not. Between the destructive and demented school president, the kooky and somewhat stalker-like school nurse, and the obsessed underclassman who wants to be her apprentice, Fujiwara may be the sanest person at the school--which is a big help considering she may be asked to save it!
In the year 2034, AI technology had incredibly progressed, and the humanoid creation "Totomo" had gained widespread acceptance. Tamotsu, a regular office employee, experiences the loss of his daughter and subsequently undergoes an accident that leads to a replacement of half of his body with mechanical elements. Striving to maintain a normal life with his spouse, Tamotsu faces difficulties when his mechanical components begin to malfunction...
A victim of endless bullying, Aito Eyama is plagued by his classmates' constant taunts and beatings. However, through a fortuitous turn of events, he receives a strange invitations for the "Captivity Game," where victory promises unbelievable wealth. To participate, he must accept the role of captor and choose one victim to imprison for a month. For Eyama, the only choice is Aya Kirishima, the ringleader of his bullies and the source of all his suffering. The rules of the game are simple: the jailer may do whatever they please with their inmate barring murder; but in order to win the game, the captor's identity must remain hidden. Exemption from the law, an isolated cell, and the funds to purchase supplies—all the necessary tools are provided. s Eyama administers his sadistic revenge and "divine" retribution, he encounters other captors, each with their own hidden agendas. Meanwhile, Aya refuses to be a compliant prisoner and will go to any length to escape captivity. However, her endeavors threaten to awaken a darkness buried inside Eyama that craves to be unleashed.
Answer the unsolved cases! Why is Prometheus taking on the mysteries of mankind!? Prometheus was detained in Caucasian Mountains and continues to be tortured for 30,000 years to pay for his unforgivable sin of giving fire to humanity. During the day, the eagle devours his liver. And at night, Zeus punishes him by making him solve humanity's cold cases of history— an unbearable predicament for someone who loves the human race.
Ryoichi, a student, is researching urban legends and becomes interested in how they spread. As various people around him strangely lose their memories of him, he hears about a mysterious monster, the Kiokuya, which supposedly feeds on people's memories. But does this Kiokuya really exist? And if so, what is its true goal?
