Thriller - Page 29

A beautiful transfer student, Hitode Tatejima, clad in a jet-black sailor suit, arrives in a classroom where one after another, the dead are \"beheaded\" by flying ski boards, steel doors in the subway, and crashing traffic lights. The only way to save the cursed high school students is to sacrifice one of them. I told you, didn\'t I? Is the enigmatic girl friend or foe? Envy and fear, love and hatred are all mixed up in this horror story of school suspense.

In a twisted world, an obsessive love clings like smoke... and never lets go.

Satou is a manga editor who suffers from ‘Magical Girl Phobia’ triggered by dreams featuring a mysterious magical girl. However, one day, he comes across a manga featuring illustrations strikingly similar to the magical girl from his dreams. Determined to uncover the cause of his phobia, he contacts the manga's author. But this marks the beginning of a descent into a dark, profound despair.

Satou is a manga editor who suffers from ‘Magical Girl Phobia’ triggered by dreams featuring a mysterious magical girl. However, one day, he comes across a manga featuring illustrations strikingly similar to the magical girl from his dreams. Determined to uncover the cause of his phobia, he contacts the manga\'s author. But this marks the beginning of a descent into a dark, profound despair.

Rika Furude had always known Hinamizawa as her home, finding comfort in the peaceful mountain village and the company of her friends. However, she longed for something more and wished to share her desire with her best friend, Satoko Houjou. Rika yearned to attend the prestigious St. Lucia Academy, where she could receive a refined education far from their rustic surroundings. Despite initial hesitation, Satoko agreed to take the difficult entrance exams, and they both embarked on a new journey. At St. Lucia Academy, Rika effortlessly adapted to the high-class atmosphere, showcasing her innate elegance and composed demeanor. On the other hand, Satoko struggled to fit in, relying on Rika's support to get by. However, as Rika befriended a sophisticated clique of girls, Satoko's isolation grew, and her academic performance suffered. Their friendship deteriorated until it became irreparable, with Satoko driven to despair by her increasing feelings of loneliness. Succumbing to a dark impulse, she committed an unfathomable act.

The terrorist organization known as the Animal Liberation Alliance (ALA) attacked a biological research institute and rescued a pregnant chimpanzee. That chimpanzee gave birth to a "humanzee" (half-human, half-chimpanzee) who was named Charlie. After being raised by human parents for fifteen years, Charlie enters his first year of high school. There, he meets the intelligent, but socially misunderstood Lucy. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

Yoru, who had been suffering from the pain of living due to a series of misfortunes, was offered a helping hand in the form of the country's “forced policy to combat declining birthrates”... which meant she was selected to be executed. Akari, her childhood friend, appeared before her, who was overjoyed. Yoru decided to spend her last moments happily as a final reward, but...?!

Hyeseong, a boy living on a remote island, and Yunhae, a mysterious mermaid, become each other’s only friend. But soon after they meet, they’re separated after Hyeseong moves away. Six years later, Yunhae develops a mysterious power and finds Hyeseong again. Unfortunately, too much has changed, and Hyeseong can no longer dedicate all his time to her as he did in their childhood. He tells her they are too different, but Yunhae’s attachment to Hyeseong slowly transforms into an obsession...

Forensic blood spatter expert Dexter Morgan leads a double life as Miami's vigilante serial killer, targeting other murderers. However, his hobby is put on pause when he attends his high school reunion. Meanwhile, a new serial killer emerges, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. Suspicious of a connection, Dexter delves into a dark chapter of his past to uncover the truth. As the body count rises, Dexter's inner voice, his "Dark Passenger," demands satisfaction. Caught between his duty as a forensic expert and his murderous impulses, Dexter finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Will he be able to stop this brutal killer without succumbing to his own dark desires? The lines between justice and vengeance blur as Dexter confronts the consequences of his actions in a gripping tale of crime and suspense.

Umihara Kawase (who spells her name differently, indicating this is an alternate universe story compared to the games) must contend with a sinister organisation and confront the legacy of her oceanographer father with the help of her new friend Kouichi Shioji. Serialised in Comic Burger in 1995, it ran for eight chapters. The first six were collected in tankobon format.

In a world shrouded in darkness, where demons run rampant, a young man named Hisago Harukawa, once forced into committing crimes under the threats of demons, sets his sights on his next target: a suspicious woman who calls herself Darwin, proponent of “Evolution.”! But this encounter changes everything, Hisago is pulled into a battle to send demons back to the depths of hell!! To survive, he must evolve. A devil-hunting fantasy of atonement begins!!!

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.