Trained defenders, known as Bastioners, employ the enigmatic power of Aegis to confront otherworldly invaders. Aegis boasts the ability to endow people and objects with formidable strength, but individuals cannot utilize this power on themselves, thus requiring pairs to harness its potential. Yorino Aratsugu and Yoko Kaminoi, two young girls, aspire to become skilled practitioners of Aegis. Yorino once shielded the meek Yoko from bullies, however, Yoko has now outshone her in every regard, except combat proficiency. As they approach full-fledged Bastioner status, Yorino faces the challenge of not being outshone entirely by Yoko's aptitude, all while grappling with complicated emotions for her longtime friend.
Akira Shiroyanagi, a master of logic puzzles, and several others are plucked from modern-day Japan and thrown into an unfamiliar room. Shackles firmly around their wrists, they are informed that no one will miss them because the world believes they have died, and they are now test subjects for revolutionary research. This research involves abilities that can enhance a person's capabilities and bend reality itself. Although dread fills most people's hearts, Akira finds the challenge exhilarating. All of them receive a unique ability that no one else possesses and are immediately thrown into a range of trials. The challenges range from one-on-one duels to enormous battle royales, with even death being a possibility. As the group struggles to come to terms with their precarious situation, Akira is determined to outsmart anyone who stands in his way and uncover the secrets of this mysterious organization.
Ever since she was young, Chloé has yearned to live a lavish lifestyle as an actress. However, her recurrent violent outbursts are now hindering her chances of achieving this dream at the age of 28. Nonetheless, Chloé's luck changes when she encounters a captivating and charismatic man who presents her with an opportunity. As the Ghost Reaper Girl, can Chloé embrace her new role and save the world from malevolent entities released from the underworld?
A murdered boy is buried in a flowerbed. What strange fruits may grow from his decaying flesh? Originally published in Gakuen Mystery 26 in 1994.
The Venomous God Shinie Antsu presents stories about the venomous nature of humanity... These two chapters were published in the first two issues of the ALL KAIDAN horror manga magazine in 1997.
Tae Joon's traumatic past led to a loss of his childhood memories. During his search for a rental, he encounters Jung Yeon Woo, his supposed childhood best friend, who becomes his new roommate. Despite this, Tae Joon experiences terrifying nightmares and hallucinations featuring Yeon Woo and others groping him, causing him to fall apart mentally. Yeon Woo appears aware of this but chooses to ignore it, instead offering Tae Joon a sexual relationship that he encourages him to embrace. Despite being uncomfortable with the situation, Tae Joon finds himself becoming entranced with Yeon Woo's corrupt ways.
Have you ever considered what happens in the aftermath of a huge clash between a hero and a villain? The responsibility of cleaning up the aftermath falls on a specialized team known as SHADOW.
A mysterious young man with extraordinary powers is the main focus of the plot. He constantly changes schools and confronts numerous supernatural beings.
Lyle Walt is a young noble boy and heir looking forward to the day he can inherit his family's territory. Except around when he was 10-year-old, his parents started neglecting him more and more in favour of his little sister, Celes. On his fifteenth birthday, he is challenged to a duel by his sister to see who will inherit the household and horribly loses, being cast out of his family. Afterwards, he gets treated by the family groundskeepers and receives the family heirloom Gem from him that Lyle's grandfather had entrusted to him. From there, he begins an aimless journey with his childhood friend and former fiancée, Novem, and the Gem-turned-Jewel that houses the memories, personalities, and Skills of seven of his ancestors. (Source: MU)
Hidaka Akira is a high school student who loves solitude. He avoids the crowds in his class and decides to eat alone, but there is someone who disturbs his peace. It is Tsukimine Chiyo, the girl at the highest level in the school hierarchy, a girl who is absolutely beautiful. Tsukimine called Akira and asked him to do his "usual thing". What kind of "normal" did they mean, and why were her clothes off...?