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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.
Sisti enrolls in a magical academy to polish her magical abilities and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Sky Castle. Her beloved teacher retires, only to be replaced by Glen, a lackadaisical, sluggish, seemingly inept instructor. Sisti wonders how the academy's top magician handpicked Glen for the role.
Music, acting, dance, and fashion. Ryoran High School, a private school which gathers talents from every field, was created to produce superstars. However, the reality is that the school's evaluations are often based on appearance and "face." A unique new student, Shika Ikebukuro, suddenly joins the school. Shika is a shy girl who is dependent on her brother's care. But in reality, she is an up-and-coming VSINGER who hides her true face on the Internet! A school battle for popularity begins between geniuses in an appearance-obsessed classroom! (Source: Shonen Ace plus, translated)
Mugi and Hanabi are the definition of a classic high school couple, but their relationship is built on a secret they both hide - they desire other individuals. Each volume of the series showcases a distinct story, with Volume 1 featuring "Nyan Nyan Prelude," Volume 2 "Nyan Nyan Serenade," Volume 3 "Nyan Nyan Oratorio," Volume 4 "Nyan Nyan Cantata," and Volume 5 "Nyan Nyan Andante." Additionally, Volume 2 includes the accompanying narrative "Little Little Princess."
Following the 1986 Rokkenjima Mass Murder Incident, Ange Ushiromiya is the last surviving member of her family. Bearing immense guilt for being unable to accompany her parents and older brother Battler to the island, Ange has been desperate to know the truth behind the grim events. However, 12 years later, further hardships torment the grieving girl—isolating her from the world she once loved. On the brink of giving up, Ange is visited by Frederica Bernkastel, the Witch of Miracles. As a spectator of Beatrice's games, Bernkastel offers Ange a chance to not only learn what occurred on Rokkenjima, but also exact revenge on the person who murdered her family. Despite the possibility that her wish will go unfulfilled, Ange accepts the deal and inherits the name of the Golden Witch, allowing her to travel back in time to assist Battler. This new, spirited alliance provides Battler the conviction to fervently proceed in his uphill battle as the game board continues to transform in unexpected ways.
