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In the past, Earth was governed by a sophisticated civilization. Despite their advanced technology, they eventually met their demise because of their misuse of their innovations. Before their downfall, they left behind message plates in an ancient language as a communication for those in future times. Numerous militant groups covertly hunted for these artifacts, hoping to exploit them for their own advantage and against their adversaries. ARCAM Corporation's mission is to prevent these factions from self-destruction by utilizing these "innovative" machines. Protagonist Yu Ominae is amongst ARCAM's elite operatives who operate under the codename Spriggans.
After millennia in hiding, Mina Tepes, the Princess of the ancient covenant and ruler of all vampires, wants change. Using the vast wealth of the Tepes line, she has paid off the entire gross national debt of Japan and in so doing, gained the authority to create a "special district" off the coast of Japan that is to become the future haven to vampires the world over! Now, on the eve of the landmark press conference announcing the existence of vampires to the world, terrorists and rival factions are plotting to assassinate Mina Tepes before she has a chance to make her world-changing announcement.
Princess Mina, the vampire queen, has governed the Bund for three months now, during which efforts have been made to mend vampire and human affairs. Nonetheless, trouble brews as someone targets to assassinate government liaison Reiko Gotoh while her wolf guardian Seiji Hama has disappeared. To uncover the plot, the past must be remembered, particularly how Gotoh and Hama's bond began. Resolving this enigma could rescue not only Gotoh's existence but also the future of the Vampire Bund.
AkaAka's tale commences with a vision comprising of crimson camellias and the transfer of an enigmatic mask. This mask belongs to a boy named Yue, who dwells in a temple inhabited by singular beings. Utsuwa, the adjacent town, is hosting a winter festivity which Kurogitsune, Yue's fox comrade, deems an ideal opportunity for the sheltered boy to partake in the extravaganza's delights, particularly its cuisine. Despite being prohibited to leave the temple, they clandestinely venture into the town, ignorant of the repercussions they will soon encounter.
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.
Official English: From Tokypop: Meet Dinah, a disturbed young girl who has been sent to the small town of Bizenghast to live with her aunt following the tragic death of her parents. She is thought by her aunt to have some sort of mental illness, as Dinah believes the house to be haunted. Only Dinah is aware of the restless spirits, which only feeds the doctor's and her aunt's suspicions about Dinah's well-being. The house was a mental hospital, then a school for juvenile delinquents. The ghosts know Dinah can see them and they won't leave her alone. A recluse, she sneaks out with her only friend, Vincent, and together they discover a lost graveyard. There they find a sunken mausoleum, where Dinah reads from a stone engraving. This act binds her to a contract requiring Dinah to release spirits stuck somewhere between an unhappy life and a peaceful afterlife. If she refuses, she will face an eternity of hell. So Dinah begins her quest of "cleaning" the vaults, crypts, and graves of lost souls, all the while struggling with the haunts at home and suspicions of her growing mental illness.
Youta and Hikaru, twins who have shared a strong bond since childhood, have lived through their parents' late-night bar business. Youta has taken up the mantle of being the household's caretaker, managing chores such as cooking and cleaning. Hikaru, on the other hand, has difficulty expressing her feelings, leading to confusion and apprehension from those around her. Suddenly, the family's hidden truths are uncovered, and after waking up from a car accident, Youta and Hikaru find themselves having switched bodies.
When Megumi Amatsuka was a young and spirited child, he had big dreams of becoming the ultimate epitome of masculinity - the manliest man on the planet. However, fate had other plans for him. After rescuing a sorcerer from some menacing hooligans, Megumi was gifted a magical book. Eager to make his dream a reality, he summoned a genie to grant his wish. Unfortunately, destiny had an unpleasant surprise in store for him. The genie that appeared was wicked in nature, and Megumi's wish transformed him into the most feminine woman in existence. Six years later, Megumi has become the most desirable girl in school. But beneath her stunning exterior, the same rough and tough boy still resides. She talks trash and has a passion for stomping out punk culture, maintaining her identity as a tomboy at heart.
When a grudge is held, it becomes stagnant and cannot be released. This immobile emotion eventually transforms into sorrow, and if that sorrow remains trapped, it metamorphoses into hostility. Baek-On and Ho-Yeon, hired exorcists, journey across the nation in pursuit of grudges and specters. Every encounter illuminates tales of despair and bereavement, emotions they know all too well. Nevertheless, occasionally the viciousness of malevolent spirits pales in comparison to the heartlessness of human beings.
The Hellsing Organization is dedicated to eliminating vampires and has recently discovered information about attempts to create "man-made" undead. With WWII raging on, the leader of Hellsing is concerned that the Nazis may use these creatures as super-soldiers. Although the technology for making artificial vampires is still developing, it poses a significant danger. Hellsing has dispatched its top agents, Walter C. Dornes (known as "The Angel of Death") and Alucard, an ancient vampire enslaved by the organization, to Poland to halt the Nazi's experimentation. Together, they strive to disrupt the progress of this dangerous research.
Decades ago, mysterious dungeons suddenly appeared in Japan. Monsters poured out, plunging the world into chaos. But thanks to international countermeasures, the threat gradually diminished. What was once called a fantasy world became an everyday reality for those living in the present. Joji Makise is one such person, exhausted from dealing with an unreasonable boss and endless overtime. One day on his way home, he comes across an injured, weakened baby dragon. Naming the dragon Ohagi, Joji uploads a video of their encounter—and it instantly goes viral. From dungeon explorations to meeting a wise old wolf, Joji’s life takes a turn as he embarks on a dreamy slow-life journey, full of fluffy and adorable creatures.
Shiori was once a guitarist in a light music club in high school, but her first live performance was dashed when her brother ran away from home with a lot of debt to become a musician in Tokyo. A decade later, Shiori is now a high school teacher, leading a boring, uneventful life and paying off the debt...until she runs into the ghost of none other than famous guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The story of a 27-year-old woman on her way to becoming a music legend begins here. (Source: MU)
