1: Noël On the day before Christmas, Amberley disappears into the forest while searching for Noel's gift. He is cursed and cannot leave without aging faster than normal, but he leaves the forest anyway to deliver gifts to the girl he loves. 2: The Teddy Bear Murder Case Four murders have taken place at an all girl school. Lying beside each of the victim was a teddy bear with one missing limb. Now It is up to Detective Hebizuka Amaru and his cute assistant Kohijiri-kun to solve the mystery! 3: The Four Sisters Murder Case 4: A Is for Alice Alastair, a grown man, is off to follow the Rabbit once again to return to Wonderland. 5: The Bedroom Girl, the Sculpture Room Girl A story about a girl in her death bed finding another chance in life in the body of a doll. But is the girl in the bedroom the same as the girl in the sculpture room? Can the doll master make her dreams come true? 6: B&W ～Black&White～ A story about a boy waiting for his sister. 7: Le jardin du thé A mysterious story about a poor young man who orders a kind of tea called Huan Ying – “The Illusion”. He asked for a small quantity - just to have a taste - and was granted one cupful… 8-9: Free Fitting for Her A priest and his captured vampire must save a naive and selfish young girl from the murderous desires of a Lolicon. But perhaps this girl isn't all that she seems. 10: Rose Dusk, Pale Moon 11: Hello, My Sister 12: The Happy Prince 13: Welcome to Wonderland Simon, Alastair's old classmate, is now a grown man who bumps into his childhood Wonderland traveler.
Makoto Okazaki is your run of the mill high-schooler, a perfect bullying target and a closet pervert. One night he decides to return a DVD to a friend of his and ventures out into the darkness. He notices a person on a nearby rooftop. The person lunges at him before he is able to make sense of this, and bites into his neck, drinking his blood. The attacker stops. At this point Makoto notices that the attacker is a beautiful girl. She asks him: "Do you want to die or become like me?" He decides to live…
Captured and isolated against their will, the Diclonius species are a threat waiting to break free. When a young Diclonius girl, Nyu, escapes from the research facility she was being held in, she manages to find solace in two allies until danger seeks her out, putting everyone at risk. However, her enemies soon realize they're in over their heads as an attempt to subdue Nyu results in unspeakable tragedy. [Dark Horse] **Included one-shots:** Volume 1: MOL Volume 2: Digitopolis Volume 3: Memoria Volume 5: Elfen Lied (Pilot)
Is that friend real? A school x friendship suspense story where a doll tests your friendship! Tomoko Mochizuki, a high school student who is bullied in class, picks up a discarded doll on her way home from school one day and takes it home. Surprisingly, the beautiful doll has a will of its own. Upon hearing the wish of its new owner, Tomoko, the doll sets out to make her classmates her "friends".
Living in this new age of society, certain people are treated with high regard due to past events that occurred, so most crimes they commit are brushed aside without any consequences. Meanwhile, lurking in the shadows, the new founding fathers, known as “The Criminal Justice System,” are slowly taking control of every single country in the world.
(from ebookjapan): Flame Productions, Inc. is located on the second floor of a rental video and CD store in the suburbs of Tokyo. A hot-blooded mangaka struggles with his manuscripts day and night, risking his life. He has never once expressed any weakness in meeting a deadline, but... Never one to compromise, the hot-blooded mangaka is on fire again today for his work! A semi-factual life story of a mangaka, with super hot blooded tension and laughter. The heroes who inherit the spirit of the legendary masterpiece "Burning Pen" gather here! --- Official Release: - Indonesian release by Elex Media as **Comic Bomber** (2009)
Asai and Ishikura, both alumni of J University's mountaineering club, are stranded at 3,200 meters on Mt. Owari. Ishikura, who was prepared to die due to an accident, confesses to the "murder" he committed in the past. At that moment, however, a mountain lodge appears in front of them, and the two survive for a time...
Miyakata Amane, a brilliant dollmaker, spontaneously experiences her ramshackle life turned upside-down when her latest creations bring new meaning to realism.
A pioneering work in the dazzling Shojo school story genre, depicted with fluid brushstrokes. The ballet, the jealousy and reconciliation among classmates, with an hint of sadness that lingers in the air.
The summer they were eleven, they killed a man and buried his body in a cave. Since then, every year, one summer night has marked a ritual: a ritual never to forget, and never to betray. Five years have passed. Their sixteenth summer. The body, now a skeleton. Unraveled lies. A faceless blackmailer. The phone rings and a life is torn apart. The bones, like their crime: never rotting, never fading away. Now, a living hell begins.
1. SUGAR GIRL 2. Zezezezezettai Korosu (絶絶絶絶絶対殺す) 3. Yume Hawaii Gen Hawaii (夢ハワイ現ハワイ) 4. CLING ONCE, BLINK TWICE. 5. Henjin (変人) 6. Shinigami (死神) 7. THE ABSENCE OF GOD
"I am depressed. Even if I'm a god —." 16-page oneshot depicting the melancholy of a god.
Jacob and Wilhelm are brothers that make a living as waste/junk collectors. They collect items that have already served their purpose from their clients. These clients are those whose “happily ever after” have ended.
Yugoslavia during World War II. Fierce battles between the Germans and partisans were undeniably drawing people into the fray. What is a country, a people, a human being? A war tale that vividly brings ideals and reality, love and hatred to life! Krillo and Phee are living a peaceful life while attending school, even though they hear some disturbing stories. One day, however, the Nazis invade their village, and their lives change drastically. The village is burned to the ground, and Krillo and Phee are sent to a guerrilla organization and a concentration camp, respectively. What will be their fate..? (from ebookjapan)
Her everyday life has been suddenly soiled by blood and humiliation. Cheerful and popular high-school girl, Shibuya Mei was transfered to the other world and without knowing the reason why, she was eaten to death by monsters inside there. She felt every bit of "dying" in the other world and when she finally died, she found herself back in her world. It happened many, many times over and over again. She felt as if she was about to go crazy from the pain and sorrowful memories, when she met a boy - Akiba Yugami. He freed the girl from the chains of the virtual world she found herself in, but he wasn't so good as she thought he was. This is the story of a young girl fighting for her dignity.
A group of six classmates reunites at their hometown by the sea for a long-overdue get-together. They rent a leisure boat, hoping to enjoy a brief escape and savor the freedom of the open waters. However, lurking beneath the waves is a massive, man-eating shark. One by one, the young friends fall victim to the shark's relentless hunger. To make matters worse, the shark's attacks leave their boat damaged, stranding them in the vast ocean with no hope in sight. Dive into this thrilling ocean panic comic! (Source: Bookwalker, translated)
Sena was a young girl who was shunned by others because she "can see ghosts." However, her boyfriend Jiho was always by her side. One day, Sena is dumped by Jiho, and after Sena loses her will to live, she tries to end her life. At that moment, a mysterious boy with black and white wings who called himself "Guardian Angel" appeared before her.
Sakuma is a college student who works part time at the Akutabe detective agency. There she does regular office work for private investigator Akutabe. However, Sakuma soon learns that Akutabe is no ordinary detective, but in fact a demon detective. He is able to summon demons through the use of a grimoire and use each of their special abilities by providing an offering. He uses their magical powers to solve the case he is working on and he wants Sakuma to start learning demon summoning. As Sakuma begins her journey to be a demon detective, little does she know the repercussions of using demons. ---
To learn about his roots, Sharaku must investigate the mysterious ruins that a long-lost civilization called the Three-Eyed Ones bequeathed to him. In his worldwide search, which takes both him and Chiyoko Wato to locations like Arizona, Easter Island, and Mexico, Sharaku deciphers ancient scriptures and uses gadgets he invents to help solve (or start) problems and mysteries. Sharaku is frequently bullied for his childishness, and as such the story is also about how he fights back when the x-shaped bandage that covers his third eye is removed. Behind the bandage is hidden Sharaku's malicious third eye, and the boy's hidden evil genius emerges when it can see. Sharaku's rivalries with teachers or students are occasionally developed into major plot points. --- - **Won the 1st Kodansha Manga Award for Shonen in 1977, which it shared with Tezuka's other serial, Black Jack** --- **Volumes 101-113 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
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.
A collection of eight Zombie related oneshots by several authors. Includes illustrations by Hiroe Rei (Black Lagoon), Samura Hiroaki (Blade of the Immortal) and Matsumoto Jiro (Freesia).
One day, a hikikomori with the ability to see ghosts receives a text "Help me" from an anonymous source. Feelings of heroism coax him to venture out to the outside world. The only problem is, every human being on earth is already dead. He searches for survivors but all he finds are corpses and ghosts. He eventually stumbles upon the person that sent him the the message. It turned out to be the person responsible for him becoming a hikikomori in the first place. Unfortunately, she´s also dead, and has become a ghost. She tags along with the boy, as they brave this new world together.
Nazuna Nonohara, a porn actresses with androphobia. This manga revolves around Nazuna's past, and the tragedy that she experienced. The work is based on the author's personal experiences.