An epic sci-fi story heavily influenced by the Epic of Gilgamesh, as several groups fight for a mysterious power. While a close brother and sister get tied up into the battle unwillingly.

**From [TezukaOsamu](http://tezukaosamu.net/en/manga/167.html) site:** "The Crater" is a series of short complete stories ranging in genre from suspense to mystery and horror. In the second episode entitled "The Octagonal Mansion," a boy who is undecided over what to do with his life happens to go to an octagonal mansion, where he can start his life all over again. The 8th episode, "The Bell Rings" features three people who are haunted by tinkling bells that won't let them forget their past sins. Some stories end happily, while others don't. But all of them have the unforgettable imagery typical of Tezuka Osamu's short stories. Contains the following: Volume 1: - **The Bell Rings** (鈴が鳴った, Suzu ga Natta, ALT. ENG - The Bell Tolls) - **The Man Who Melted** (溶けた男, Toketa Otoko, ALT. ENG. - The Man, Evaporated) - **The Snowman** (雪野郎, Yuki Yaro) - **The Purple Bems** (紫のベムたち, Murasaki no Bem-tachi, ALT. - The Purple B.E.M.'s) - **Sacrifice** (生けにえ, Ikenie) - **The Two-Headed Snake** (双頭の蛇, Soto no Hebi, ALT. ENG.- The Twin-headed Snake) Volume 2: - **Okuchin's Strange Experience** (オクチンの奇怪な体験, Okuchin no Kikaina Taiken, ALT. ENG. - Okuchin's Unwelcome Guest) - **Good Fortune** (大あたりの季節, Dai Atari no Kisetsu, ALT. ENG. - Winning Season) - **Bag Containing the Future** (オクチンの大いなる怪盗, Okuchin no Oinaru Kaito, ALT. ENG. - Okuchin's Big Heist) - **Two Dramas** (二つのドラマ, Futatsu no Drama) - **The Mask of Tomoe** (巴の面, Tomoe no Men) - **The Three Invaders** (三人の侵略者, San'nin no Shinryaku-sha, ALT. ENG. - The 3 Intruders) Volume 3: - **The Octagonal House** (八角形の館, Hachikakukei no Yakata, ALT. ENG. - Octagon Manor) - **Car Racer** (風穴, Kazana, ALT. ENG. - Wind Cave) - **The Riddle of Brunnel** (ブルンネンの謎, Brunnen no Nazo, ALT. ENG. - Brunnen's Enigma) - **Sergeant Okuno** (墜落機, Tsuiraku-ki, ALT. ENG. - Kamikaze) - **The Jumbo** (ジャムボ) - **The Man on The Crater** (クレーターの男, Crater no Otoko, ALT. ENG. - The Crater) The official English translation contains three essays. A foreword from Tezuka's Interpreter, Frederik L. Schodt. Tezuka's Afterword from the Tezuka 400 version, and an afterword from Ada Palmer, a college professor and owner of the *Tezuka in English* website. [Official English](https://emanga.com/collections/osamu-tezuka/products/crater?variant=522458693653) --- **Volumes 218-220 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

Rosé, a witch who is treated very badly, used magic to teleport herself to another world to escape from the one she currently lives in. Where does she end up? On Sado Island in modern-day Japan.

Saburo Onishi (or "Sabutan") wanders into a four-dimensional world through a crack in the wall of a underground road under construction. There he gains the ability to stop time. He decides to use this ability to help people. --- **Volumes 56 and 57 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

The boy's strongest first love, a witch who rules over the world with her body and strength! Kuozaki Saika. The most powerful witch who has been saving the world from destruction every 3XX hours, and the director of the magicians' school. "...I entrust you, my world..." And then... the first girl the boy ever loved died, entrusting her body and power to Kuga Mushiki. Instructed by the servant of Saika, Kuga Mushiki is tasked with attending school as his now-deceased lover so that no one finds out the truth... He's feared by his classmates and even his teachers. His life becomes even more troublesome as he reunites with his younger sister who asks for counseling about her love for her own brother- him!

After being soundly thrashed by the hero Emilia, the Devil King and his general beat a hasty retreat to a parallel universe... only to land plop in the middle of bustling, modern-day Tokyo! Lacking the magic necessary to return home, the two are forced to assume human identities and live average human lives until they can find a better solution. And to make ends meet, Satan finds gainful employment at a nearby fast food joint! With his devilish mind set on working his way up the management food chain, what will become of his thirst for conquest?

The story revolves around a mysterious place called "Angel's Island" that resides somewhere on the ocean seas. Living on Angel's Island are a species of merpeople that can live in both the sea and on land. They have the form of a human, but can breath in water as well as on land. Luna is a princess of this species of mermaid living on Angel's Island, but is exiled for breaking some of their rules. As punishment, she is placed inside a sea shell, and set adrift across the sea. Meanwhile Eiji Kusahara, the son of a wealthy Japanese family, meets Soleiu (Luna's older sister) and they try to discover the mysteries behind Angel's Island. Now available in a fancy new omnibus, both volumes in one: <https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B014VZ3I5S/> --- **Volumes 75 and 76 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

Aotsuki Ushio's family maintains a Shinto temple in Japan, where 500 years ago, his samurai ancestor battled a demon to a standstill, and eventually trapped him against a rock using a blessed spear called the "Beast Spear". While cleaning out the temple storage, Ushio accidentally unseals the chamber the demon, later named Tora by Ushio, was trapped in. Initially, Ushio wisely refuses to remove the spear pinning the monster down, as Tora unwisely makes the strategic blunder of mentioning that the first thing he would do upon being freed would be to devour Ushio; but Tora's unsealed presence attracts various demons to the premises, and Ushio is forced to free Tora in exchange for his help. The two later realize that they make a perfect team, despite the latter's reservations to eating the former. - **Won the Shogakukan Manga Award for Shonen in 1992** - **Won the Seiun Award for Best Comic in 1997** --- **Officially Published:** - In Italian by [Star Comics](https://starcomics.com/testate-fumetti/ushio-e-tora-perfect-edition) --- **Links:** - [Author's Twitter](https://twitter.com/ufujitakazuhiro?lang=ja) - [1992 OVAs on ANN](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=237) - [Anime Season 1 on ANN](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=16754) - [Anime Season 2 on ANN](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=17232)

In order to stay by the side of his liege, Arsmeria, the devoted knight Vance chose to reincarnate with her a thousand years into the future. In his new life he's known as Lloyd, the foster son of Countess Myuria and the wielder of colorless magic. But Lloyd has kept his memories of his past life and of his quest, and when he finds that Arsmeria's reincarnated soul has been divided into six parts and spread amongst many, he realizes he's got his work cut out for him!

Vampires exist. It is the duty of Hellsing, an organization sponsored by the British government, to hide that frightening fact and protect the blissfully unaware populace. Along with its own personal army, Hellsing also has a few secret weapons. Alucard, an incredibly powerful vampire, has been controlled by Hellsing for years. Although he dislikes being a servant to the Hellsing family, he certainly enjoys his job as Hellsing's vampire exterminator. Seras is a fledgling vampire and a former police woman. Although reluctant to embrace her new self, she is still a valuable member of the organisation. Integra Hellsing, the current leader, is usually fully capable of fulfilling her duty, but lately, vampire activity has been on the rise. Unfortunately, the cause is more alarming than anything she could have imagined. A group long thought dead has been plotting in secret since their apparent destruction over 50 years ago. Plotting to plunge England, and perhaps the entire world, into war. ---

Adventurer Might lost his life while defeating an evil dragon. However, he was brought back to life by the blessing of a goddess who heard the wishes of the companions who saved the world together. Furthermore, due to Might's own wish, his class changed from Thief to the Sage he had always admired! When Might, who returned to Level 1 as compensation for changing his class, heads to the beginners' guild, he finds 'a group of girls in a beginner party' arguing about something...?

Violinist Masumi Todo gave up her professional career after failing in an international competition. Despite her disappointment, she is unable to give up the violin, but one day she suddenly falls down a flight of stairs and is lost in another world. In the midst of the confusion, she is accused of espionage and taken to a place where she is forced to explain herself to the Knight Commander Arc. In a situation of absolute desperation, Masumi's destiny is illuminated by a "violin" that has come to the other world with her. ___ **Original Web Novel:** [Kakuyomu](https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094190192531), [Syosetu](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n4293cy/)

Crow, the loyal butler of a villainess, realizes through a series of chance events that he has in fact been reincarnated into another world. With a new perspective on life, he realizes just how badly he's been treated by this haughty, egotistical and prideful noble lady he calls his mistress until now, and boils with rage at the injustice. However, after deciding to take revenge on her in a risque way, he comes to realize that she's a lot easier than she looks...

Leon was reincarnated in the world of an otome game that he was forced by his sister to conquer just before his death. He tried to live a peaceful life as a mob character, but he encountered a scene where a female student ignored the flow of the story and tried to become the main character. Leon ended up seizing Marie, a girl who had a similar atmosphere to his sister from his previous life, and succeeded in thwarting the scheme. It should have have been the right choice... but why was he feeling uneasy about it?

Once, a hero has been summoned to a different world in order to defeat the demon king. After the war stretching 3 years ended, the commendable hero slayed the demon king. And he was forcibly deported back to earth after being dismissed. "Give me a break! Elves in addition to beast race, dwarfs and demon race. Even though I wanted to make a harem in the different world I saved! My dream will not come true on earth, where there is no magic at all." Thus, the hero returns on his own. Without the blunder of being extradited to earth this time, he will build a harem of his own in a different world.

Hyakkimaru is boy befallen and surrounded by tragedy. Before he was born, his father Daigo aspires to rule Japan and does so by making a pact with 48 majin. His side of the bargain? 48 of the body parts of his soon-to-be born son. Hyakkimaru, now a disfigured and horrid looking infant that can no longer be called human, is cast away by his family. Years later, Hyakkimaru, now a young man, makes it his life goal to hunt down the 48 majin and restore his body parts, having already gained some by the time we see him. Along this journey, he comes across a brat in danger who goes by Dororo. After being rescued, Dororo becomes a pest that Hyakkimaru can't seem to shake. With Dororo's cunning, and Hyakkimaru's wit, the two head off into a long and perilous journey. --- **Volumes 147-150 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

A charitable count offers to adopt young Caidel into a life of nobility, and the orphan boy only has to pledge one thing in return: follow the "ember" and seek out the witch that set fire to his childhood village. Raised as a skilled fighter in a family of alchemists, Caidel now sets out to find the white-haired witch. When he finally encounters a woman with flowing white hair, she is kind and gentle—contrary to the rumors spread by other villagers. Could the sweet Eleanor be the same witch from his nightmares? Between love and vengeance, which will Caidel choose? --- [Official Indonesian Translation](https://kakaopage.co.id/content/Permohonan-Sang-Penyihir/3285) [Official Japanese Translation](https://piccoma.com/web/product/23954)

Takamiya Honoka, a regular student, sits next to Kagari Ayaka, the idol of the school, and a perfect girl in every way. Her fans are hostile to the extent of harassing anyone who gets close to their princess, so Takamiya-kun is always in trouble. One day Takamiya is suddenly attacked by an unknown force, but he is rescued by a powerful sorceress of fire, who happens to be… Kagari Ayaka herself!

When I helped a pair of popular twin idol streamers, I somehow ended up in the spotlight!? In modern Japan, where dungeons have mysteriously appeared, Hige Daruma, driven by certain circumstances, has secluded himself deep inside a dungeon, living a self-sufficient and peaceful life. One day, he rescues a pair of beautiful twin streamer girls from a monster attack. As he serves up delicious food and helps solve the troubles of the viewers... his incredible strength gradually gets exposed to the world—!?

Due to the invasion of Disas—enigmatic creatures of soil from the land of the dead—mankind, who was on the verge of crisis, was saved by the efforts of magical girls who had obtained a mysterious magical power... Three years later, new incidents suddenly occur, tearing apart the normalcy of the girls who had each returned to their normal lives. The saviours of humanity, those magical girls called "The Magical Five" now live each day fighting for their lives, even as they are trifled with by fate...

Natsume Kiroemon, the protagonist, is the 45th leader of the Natsume family, and inherit the "Kiryuu no Mimi ", a tool which gives its bearer easy access to wealth and women. As a result of his father's death, he leaves the Italian monastery where he'd been training and rightfully takes the name "Natsume Kiroemon" as well as the power of the "Kiryuu no Mimi". Upon his return to Japan, he falls fatally in love with Kanako, one of the members of the rival Mina family. However, the evil hand of the Mina family attacks Natsume constantly and abductes Kanako. Now Natsume has unlocked the seal, making the Kiryuu's power surge, and he's striking back at the Mina family

The Secret Society Kisaragi has one mission: world domination! They claim to be an evil organization, but their scientist is eccentric, their hot female generals wear little clothing, and they’re surprisingly concerned about the fate of the world!? No. 6 is a Combatant for Kisaragi, meaning his body has been reconstructed to be stronger and obey the orders of the generals. His latest mission? To do recon on an unknown alien planet with his new partner, the deadpan android Alice. There, he meets a busty female knight... riding a unicorn!?

Can modern medicine work in another world? No cheats, no modern equipment. One doctor stands up against a world where magic rules! Tadato Amami, an active doctor, is transferred to another world where medical magic is monopolized. He is surprised by the slimes, chimera, beastmen, and other inhabitants he encounters for the first time! But with the little medical equipment he has and his own knowledge, he is able to fight diseases and injuries! Will he be able to cure the inhabitants of the other world and save those who suffer?! ___ [Official English (K MANGA) - United States/Canada/Australia/New Zealand/Singapore/Japan/Philippines/Thailand/Vietnam/Hong Kong/Taiwan/India/Mexico, and Brazil only!](https://kmanga.kodansha.com/title/10576/episode/352607)