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Shouya Ishida, a mischievous pupil in elementary school, becomes troubled by the transfer of a deaf student, Shouko Nishimiya. Despite Shouko's genuine attempts at friendship, Shouya and his friends find her bothersome and delight in ridiculing her. Their jibes soon escalate into constant attacks, but the teachers remain apathetic to the situation. When Shouko eventually transfers to another school, Shouya is accused of being behind the bullying, although he denies it. The entire class puts the blame on him, and he becomes the new victim of bullying. For years, Shouya is treated with contempt and disregard, becoming meek and reclusive. Five years pass, and now in high school, Shouya comes face-to-face with Shouko again. Still haunted by his past, Shouya is determined to confront the trauma he caused and make amends for his mistakes, even if he faces tough obstacles along the way.
Pharm is a skittish but friendly young man who is excited to start his new life as a college student. He'll make friends, join a club... and maybe figure out why he's always sensed that there's a certain someone he's fated to meet. The moment he locks eyes with Dean, the captain of the swimming club, he's attracted to him in a way he's never experienced before. Is this who he's been looking for all this time? Does Dean feel the same way about him? Perhaps the answers lie in past lives they have yet to remember...
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Hiyori, the successor to Shobon, takes readers on a journey through the Neighbor's Club's escapades in a series of oneshots. Despite their unique personalities and quirks, the club members have formed a close-knit bond, spending their time together in a variety of ways. These antics range from laughter and tears to inside jokes, arguments, and planning non-events. Although they do not consider themselves friends, the club's dynamics are viewed differently by outsiders. Regardless, the group continues to support each other through both momentous and mundane occasions, from selecting Halloween costumes and participating in traditional New Year's festivities to aiding one another in job-hunting and recruiting new members. With their unpredictable nature, there may even be a few duels in store, making for an unexpected and exciting ride.
In his first year of middle school, Inaba Yuushi's parents passed away and he had to move in with his relatives. Despite their care, he felt like a burden and longed to escape to a high school dormitory. Unfortunately, the dormitory burned down before he could relocate. Penniless and unwilling to live with his relatives any longer, Yuushi searched for a place to live as an orphaned student. Eventually, he stumbled upon an elegant old building that fit his budget perfectly. Yet, it turned out to be a Monster House, where supernatural beings coexisted with humans. Yuushi met Akine, a fellow high school student who wasn't afraid of the creatures and could even exorcise malevolent spirits. Overwhelmed by the strange elements of his new life, Yuushi realized that high school had become much more bizarre than he ever anticipated.
As a high school freshman, Tsugumi Koeda believed that her petite, flat figure made her unworthy of love. She struggled with serious insecurities as a result. But when Masamune Sena, a boy from her neighboring class, noticed and appreciated her boyish physique, Tsugumi's suppressed desire to feel feminine and desirable emerged. From then on, every time she was with Masamune, her confidence grew. This heartwarming romance story speaks to all the girls who face the challenges of navigating relationships.
Yuuna Yuuki is an everyday hero. As a member of her middle school's Hero Club, her mission is to help others and spread joy. However, her heroic duties are about to escalate when her beloved world is threatened by the destructive Vertexes. Yuuna and her comrades, including best friend Mimori Tougou and sisters Fuu and Itsuki Inubouzaki, are called upon by a mysterious phone app to transform into magical girls and battle the Vertexes. Amidst their responsibilities of studying and performing for children, the Hero Club must fight for their world's survival and confront the harsh realities of their powers. Through their struggles, they learn the true meaning of heroism.
Atsushi Fukuzumi develops strong romantic feelings for Muku Shiroishi, a snow youkai, in a reality where youkai and humans coexist and attend school together. Muku's heart is warmed and turned to mush by Fukuzumi's intense passion, causing unforeseen consequences.
Rio had anticipated an exciting summer holiday in Tokyo, complete with adventures with friends and meeting guys. However, her plans went awry, and she was forced to spend the entire summer in the countryside with her grandmother. This was a huge disappointment for her until she crossed paths with Ginzo, a good-looking enigmatic guy known for his exceptional abilities and undisclosed history.
Ken Sugisaki, the sole male representative in the student council of Hekiyou Gakuen, uses his newfound influence acquired through a popularity vote to dominate his classmates.
In the summer of 1983, Keiichi Maebara and his family leave the noisy city for the tranquil town of Hinamizawa. There, he befriends Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Rena Ryuuguu, and Mion Sonozaki, who become his loyal group of friends. As they spend their days enjoying carefree fun, Keiichi gradually realizes that things in Hinamizawa are not what they seem. While attending the Cotton Drifting Festival, Keiichi discovers that the town has been plagued by murders and disappearances in the aftermath of the celebration. The locals attribute it to the "Oyashiro's Curse," which claims that anyone who angers the town's patron god will be cursed with death or disappearance. Initially, Keiichi dismisses it as a scary myth aimed at disciplining naughty children. However, when his friends refuse to speak about the strange occurrences in the village and a murder and disappearance happen after the festival, Keiichi starts to suspect his new friends' involvement in the gruesome events. He fears he may be the next victim of the mysterious vindictive force.
Maebara Keiichi enjoys his days in school, playing games with his local friends, after moving to the peaceful town of Hinamizawa. However, the tranquil environment turns out to be a facade when Keiichi discovers news of a murder that occurred in the town. From that point on, Keiichi's life takes a gruesome turn as he realizes his close friends may not be who they seem to be. The story, based on the amateur mystery game by 7th Expansion, is told through various scenarios. Tsumihoroboshi is the sixth manga in a series that explores different scenarios in the Higurashi games, and the second one that attempts to answer past puzzling questions. Focusing on Ryuuguu Rena's sudden distrust of her friends, the story answers some lingering questions revolving around Furude Rika's mysterious death.
When Chiaki Mikado was young, a strange three-headed dog bit a part of his soul away, leaving him unable to experience happiness and joy. He goes about his days without positive emotions, feigning smiles when necessary to get by. After eight years, Chiaki's father sends him a box from Greece containing a girl with three forms and personalities: Kuro, Shirogane, and Roze. As Kuro, the girl declares herself as Chiaki's guardian dog and reveals that she is the Cerberus, the guardian of the Gates of Hades—the very creature that took a piece of his soul. But this time, her mission is to help Chiaki regain his ability to smile. Unfortunately, this is not an easy task. Because of the missing part of his soul, Chiaki attracts fiends and wicked spirits. As he meets friends, rivals, and foes on his journey, Chiaki must overcome these obstacles to reclaim the most important aspect of humanity—emotional capacity.
