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As a child, Shin Woo-jin was kidnapped and locked away in a warehouse, forced to live as a slave. But against all odds, he was rescued and finally stepped into the outside world. Though free, Woo-jin wasn't like other children. He had an extraordinary gift: the ability to read people. By observing the smallest facial expressions and unconscious gestures, he could see through their thoughts, emotions, and intentions with near-perfect accuracy. Like a profiler, like a modern-day Sherlock, Woo-jin learned to navigate the world, one observation at a time. But for someone who sees too much, living an ordinary life is the hardest thing of all. All he ever wanted was a peaceful, simple life. But the world had other plans. "As I thought... living a normal life is far too difficult."
The manga centers around Ginjirou Manda, a loan shark business man who is affiliated with many Yakuza gangs in Osaka. He charges an interest rate called toichi—10% more interest every 10 days, or 365% every year. Thanks to his unrelenting money-collecting tactics, he is feared as "Minami no Oni" or the "Demon" of Osaka's Minami business district. Even when his borrowers tries to scam him, he always finds a way to make them pay his money back.
In the year 2034, AI technology had incredibly progressed, and the humanoid creation "Totomo" had gained widespread acceptance. Tamotsu, a regular office employee, experiences the loss of his daughter and subsequently undergoes an accident that leads to a replacement of half of his body with mechanical elements. Striving to maintain a normal life with his spouse, Tamotsu faces difficulties when his mechanical components begin to malfunction...
Protected by an enigmatic stalker, I am shielded from potential predators who are disguised as beautiful women with a desire to consume me. Sakurai, a high school student, carries a secret burden that he dare not share with others. Since childhood, he has faced the constant threat of being stalked. One day, Ueda, a fellow classmate, undergoes a shocking transformation, revealing herself as one of his stalkers. Fortunately, Miyako, who has always kept a close eye on Sakurai, appears and saves him. She explains that the monsters, known as urban legends in Japan, are fixated on him because of their love for him. What lies ahead for Sakurai, who is adored by countless creatures disguised as alluring girls?
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.
On his way back from a nearby convenience store, Subaru Natsuki is suddenly stranded in a foreign city. He finds himself surrounded by unfamiliar faces speaking a foreign tongue, realizing he has been transported to an entirely different world. Unfortunately, the shopkeeper throws him out for being insolvent, leaving him hopeless and immediately encircled by a gang of ruffians. However, just when he believes there is no escape, a mysterious young lady named Satella comes to his aid. She's on the hunt for a burglar that Subaru had seen earlier. After Satella wards off the aggressors, Subaru pledges to help her in her quest to capture the thief. After a few bizarre events, the pair ends up in an underground cellar where stolen goods are kept. When they infiltrate the cellar, they are unexpectedly attacked by a shadowy assailant resulting in both of them receiving fatal injuries. Subaru awakens to find himself transported back in time to the morning of that same day and begins a complex cycle where he relives past experiences.
Despite being a newcomer to Hinamizawa, Keiichi Maebara has already bonded with a tightknit group of friends that includes Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Mion Sonozaki, and Rena Ryuuguu. Their after-school club is a happy haven of games and laughter, yet behind the smiles lie hidden sorrows and painful secrets. Curiously, these unsettling events seem eerily familiar. As one astute observer watches in anticipation, they are determined to intervene and avert the tragic outcome they foresee. As preparations for the annual Cotton Drifting Festival gather momentum, a sense of unease gnaws at them. It becomes increasingly apparent that someone within their ranks is manipulating events to ensure a disaster unfolds.
As a 35-year old high school teacher, he finds himself with zero friends. He tries to make friends with the other teachers, but they treat him like trash. He doesn't know what to do, until Koume, the most popular girl in class, offers him a helping hand. But she doesn't want to be his friend, she says, “I'll be your teacher." What does she mean by that?
A 30-year-old gig worker spots a prostitute who looks exactly like his first crush from middle school. Determined not to ruin those memories, he keeps his distance, content to just watch her night after night. But when a certain incident pushes him over the edge, he finally decides to approach her. Before he can hand over the cash, however, she gives him a “condition” he never saw coming.
In preparation for the catastrophic meteor, scientists had foreseen the disaster, prompting leaders from all countries to convene and strategize the survival of humanity. They established the Seven Seeds initiative wherein young, healthy individuals from each country were cryogenically preserved until the computer declared Earth safe again, giving them a chance to thrive in the new world. The Japanese government, on the other hand, formed five groups of survivors: Winter, Spring, and Summer groups A and B, and Fall. Each group was composed of a guide and seven members, equipped with a small tube of poison as a last resort. Moreover, seven refuges known as "Fuji" were made available, containing various seeds and survival guides. This shoujo manga, which won the 52nd Shogakukan Manga Award, depicts their post-apocalyptic journey.
Rewritten: 1. Satsuki has a boy who is eager to fulfill all her wishes, even from beyond the grave. 2. A tale about a house plagued by unexplainable phenomena. 3. What is the mystery behind a boy who should have perished but is still wandering around? And why are the teachers keeping it hush-hush?
Discover the illicit digital realm known as "Shokugyou Koroshiya" where competing assassins vie for the lowest bid on coveted contracts. Kumo, the top enforcer for the agency, is tasked with safeguarding a closely-guarded memory and maintaining his ruthless reputation. Alongside the lethal Megumi the Mantis and KEI, the webmaster prodigy, they must navigate treacherous situations in pursuit of their goals.
