After Albert's transformation into a vampire, his life has been a same old, same old of switching between being a bat and a vampire, from day to night. However, life takes an unexpected turn when he gets stuck in a meat-processing plant in Nebraska and gets shipped off to Japan with nothing but his lunch, which gets frozen along the way. Faced with the difficulty of explaining his sudden nudity to the Japanese authorities and an inability to comprehend the native tongue, he must rely on his newfound allies to convince them of his true identity - that of a bat. His survival hinges on this crucial task.
Many years ago, the vampire queen nearly destroyed the world with her overwhelming powers. Despite numerous attempts by humans to defeat her, they could not succeed and instead imprisoned her until they were strong enough to break the seal and end her life. However, they are not the only ones seeking the seal, as the renegade vampire king who betrayed his own kingdom and race, along with the dhampirs, relentlessly searches for it. He desires to break the seal and reunite with his queen before the humans can. But the humans and dhampirs fear the consequences of their reunion and seek to stop the king by any means necessary.
When the daughter of a fallen noble family is chosen to become a sacrificial bride, her groom is none other than the Shinigami—a cold-hearted, human-hating God of Death. Chizuru works for the Sanjou family, a newly made noble house with a thriving textiles factory in Koishigawa. However, as the daughter of a family which once ranked far higher than the Sanjous, Chizuru receives nothing but scorn and contempt from her new employers. Without warning, a plague breaks out in the town and victims of the disease all die with the same words on their lips: "The Shinigami stands at my bedside." In a desperate attempt to appease the god who brought the plague upon them, Chizuru is selected as a sacrificial bride. This is a story of a ruined noble, a God of Death, and the romance that blossoms between their two lonely souls.
Koito Koganei serves as a teenage shrine maiden at the Takamimi Shrine, catering to a centuries-old elf who is an avid gamer but detests going outside. To please the elf, who identifies as an otaku, one can supply energy drinks, chips, and video games, thereby witnessing the amusing spectacle of Koito and her comrades endeavoring to fulfill the elf's discerning preferences.
The Abyss, a horrifying world inhabited by monstrous creatures called Chains, resembles a broken toy box. Many believe it to be a mere legend used to frighten misbehaving children. Oz Vessalius, the playful and cheerful heir to the Vessalius family, is among those who believed the tales until the Baskerville Clan condemns him to the Abyss during his coming-of-age ceremony for a crime he did not commit nor remember. To escape, Oz strikes a pact with Alice, an extraordinary Chain who can manifest as human. However, his journey back home is fraught with ceaseless despair as he and his comrades unravel the mysteries of his wrongdoing, the Abyss, and a hundred-year-old tragedy. They are confronted by the Baskervilles and vengeful spirits from the past. The volume also includes a one-shot story called Pandora Hearts (Pilot).
In a world invaded by monsters from another realm, warriors known as Busters are humanity’s only defense. Toru Saejima, a high school boy branded as talentless and unfit to become a Buster, loses everything when a monster suddenly kills his beloved mother. Powerless and desperate, he flees—only to encounter a mysterious and beautiful woman in danger. Saving her seems like a miracle… until Toru realizes she’s actually a monster, one of the very beings he’s meant to hate. Yet, unable to abandon her, Toru takes her in, and the two begin living together. With revenge burning in his heart and a new bond to protect, Toru awakens a hidden potential. Step by step, the weakest dropout begins his path as a true Buster—one who levels up by gaining the affection of the very monsters he once despised. A tale of vengeance, unlikely companionship, and a rise from weakness to strength begins now.
When a widower tries to move on in the countryside after his wife dies, his solitary life is interrupted by a furry friend. His wife's beloved pet cat has turned into a nekomata—a cat yokai. Now this friendly supernatural kitty is as tall as a human, has two tails, and can even talk! Together, they share a heartwarming slow life as they cook and eat tasty food surrounded by nature. Enjoy freshly baked bread, homemade jam, fluffy omelets, and seasonal vegetables with the members of this unusual and charming household!Source: Seven Seas
Deciding to seize the opportunity of entering high school, Yuuki Kuwahara opted to reside independently at his father's ancestral abode. He embarked on his journey solo, fueled by a glimmer of hope that he may chance upon the girl he encountered during his childhood visits. However, little did he anticipate the unexpected reception that awaited him in the purportedly vacant household!
Yuusuke Sakanoi, a young freelancer, receives assistance from a beautiful, mysterious woman when he is nearly overcome by heat stroke. Determined to locate his savior, he ultimately discovers her working at a soapland. Her name is Ginka, a fledgling yuki-onna embarking on a quest for both a spirit and her husband. The soapland serves as the yuki-onna's feeding ground. Furthermore, Ginka and Yuusuke suddenly find themselves in a temporary partnership...with surprising outcomes! As they explore their feelings for each other, what will be in store for Yuusuke? This sweet yet slightly risqué comedy is full of heartwarming moments.♪
Migiri, a vampire who once terrorized Japan three centuries ago, met his end when a hero named Naonosuke Kobayashi decapitated him, sending him to permanent rest. However, Migiri's slumber has now come to an end.
Diana loses her sight to save her daughter, but later discovers the child is actually from her husband and best friend. After her death, she returns to the past and tries to find her real daughter.
The Angel (Cupid) Yuzune has just been lazing around reading romance manga instead of hooking couples up. God gives him an ultimatum to get Sumire and Yuuji together, or he's fired. Should be a breeze for a cupid who knows all the romantic cliches, but Sumire has other ideas...?