In the year 20XX. Despite the fact that the citizens are monitored by IC chips, making the identification and arrest of criminals easier, gruesome murder cases targeting children by an unidentified serial killer are occurring all over the country. Clad in a black cloak and a clown mask, a deranged serial killer known as the 'Murderous Clown' who poses 'questions' to his victims — the battle between him and the police officer, Yuuto Asakura, begins!

Urban legends that everyone has heard of are adapted into a superb collection of horror by Noroi Michiru that depicts the truth behind the strange rumors that are passed down from person to person! What is the secret of the Slit-Mouthed woman? What is the secret ingredient for the brand new soft drink that is so popular? A collection of bizarre and unnerving urban legends that won't let you take your eyes off the horror! --- ◆ ***The Legend of the X-Ray Glasses*** "Sukesuke Megane Densetsu" (スケスケメガネ伝説) ◆ ***The Slit-Mouthed Woman Appeared!*** "Kuchisake Onna Arawaru!" (口裂け女あらわる!) ◆ ***The Black Soft Drink*** "Kuroi Seiryouinryousui" (黒い清涼飲料水) ◆ ***The Tale of the Daruma Woman*** "Daruma Onna no Hanashi" (だるま女の話) ◆ ***Tires*** "Taiya" (タイヤ) ◆ ***The Nougat Girl*** "Nougat no Shoujo" (ヌガーの少女) ◆ ***The Maggot Woman*** "Uji Onna" (うじ女) ◆ ***The Three-legged Doll*** "Sanbonashi no Ningyou" (三本足の人形) ◆ ***The Vengeful Human-Faced Tumor*** "Fukushuu no Jinmensho" (復讐の人面疽) ◆ ***A Mirror for Peering into Hell*** "Jigoku wo Nozoku Kagami" (地獄をのぞく鏡) ◆ ***Devil Food*** "Mashoku" (魔食)

Somewhere there is a strange café called "Statice" where all sorts of even stranger people meet, each with a very special and different fetish. The owner, Mr. Sennichi, welcomes these special customers every day, and tries to help them solve their fetish related problems.

Yamada Takashi lost his life in the snowy mountains—that is what he thought, but he then appeared in an unknown place; another world that looked like the game he played. Moreover there are many things that he doesn't know... While puzzled, he still retains the strongest class ability and is relieved.

“My sister… Is she really my sister?” Can you truly say, without a shred of doubt, that the person you love by your side is family? Haruka lost her parents when she was just a child. For a time she was separated from her older sister, Yurina, but now the two live together again, seemingly close as ever. To Haruka, beautiful Yurina is the very picture of the perfect sister. But even so, two unsettling doubts have taken root in her heart. The first one is that every time Yurina starts dating someone new, she always calls him her “first love.”. And the second one is whether Yurina is truly her sister at all. Desperate to shake off these suspicions, Haruka opens her sister’s old graduation album. What she discovers inside leaves her reeling. And one night, her worst fears take shape before her eyes. Haruka catches Yurina “carving up” her so-called first love with a kitchen knife…?!

”Is it okay to kill people?" A treacherous revenge suspense by Shiryu Nakatake, a newcomer to Bessatsu Shonen Magazine. "Shun, if someone is converted, let him go and do nothing. He should be given a chance to be reborn." "Grandpa, I hope he doesn't reincarnate himself." In order to defeat several non-human monsters, the boy also became something non-human. Shun Uruma, a sixth-grade student, was named "Experimental body: A" by five of his classmates and was severely bullied and lived in hell. His only peace was with his brother, who loved him, and his parents, who protected him…. . until the five monsters killed his family. When he finally loses everything and faces true hell, a dark "wish" is born inside Shun. He was reborn under the training of his grandfather, who served in a secret unit during WWII. Now, four years later, he appears in front of his fated enemy. "I won't let ANYONE get in the way of my revenge."

The crown prince announced that her engagement was broken off and she was exiled. All my efforts as her attendant to avoid such a scenario were all in vain, unable to avoid the condemnation flag, my villainess suggested that she wanted to be my sex slave!? "Please break my hymen! I'm Kaito's sex slave after all. Please let out a lot in my baby room." She was once called the ice princess but now that has been warped, she's now begging for me to cum inside her. As the princess, she's as good as dead. She didn't show a single hint of regret or remorse during her first experience. "AHH! I'm cumming! Fine, I'll make you my sex slave as you wish!!" Together with Kaito who reincarnated and had known of her ruin, Chris became his sex slave happily.

Sanada Shirou thought escaping his dead-end corporate job would mean peace at last—until he wakes up in a world where women rule the battlefield and men are treated like fragile treasures. Gifted with creation magic, Shirou figures the smart move is to open a cozy inn and live the slow life he's always wanted. But "slow" doesn't last long when the fiercest fighters and boldest beauties of this matriarchal world start checking in... and checking him out! Between building the perfect inn and surviving as the entertainment for his rowdy residents, Shirou's new life is shaping up to be anything but ordinary in this sexy isekai romp. *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment*

Kasuga Takao is a boy who loves reading books, particularly Baudelaire's The Flowers of Evil. A girl at his school, Saeki Nanako, is his muse and his Venus, and he admires her from a distance. One day, he forgets his copy of The Flowers of Evil in the classroom and runs back alone to pick it up. In the classroom, he finds not only his book but Saeki's gym uniform. On a mad impulse, he steals it. Now everyone knows "some pervert" stole Saeki's uniform, and Kasuga is dying with shame and guilt. Furthermore, the weird, creepy, and friendless girl of the class, Nakamura, saw him take the uniform. Instead of revealing it was him, she recognizes his kindred deviant spirit and uses her knowledge to take control of his life. Will it be possible for Kasuga to get closer to Saeki, despite Nakamura's meddling and his dark secret? What exactly does Nakamura intend to do with him? --- Official Release: - [Indonesian release](https://elexmedia.id/produk/serial/aku%20no%20hana-kembang%20jahanam) by Level Comics as **Aku no Hana: Kembang Jahanam** (2023)

A short collection of stories detailing what Atsushi was up to on the island prior to his younger brother's arrival. Included one-shot: Kanojo wa Warau

"I can't do this!" Yuke Feldio, a Red Mage, has left his A-rank party of five years to become an adventurer, and has finally run out of patience with his new life. And so begins a desperate life of joblessness... However, Yuke is then welcomed into a party of former students, all of whom are girls! And as he conquers dungeons, Yuke's abilities are revealed one after another. In fact, the magic and skills that he wields have a power that is beyond the norm-?

Amona, a dark summoner and demi-human who uses demonic powers, is the newest addition to the party of the uptight priest Roni. Everyone expected the two to dislike each other and to have nothing to do with each other. But to their surprise, on their first day together as an adventuring party, they had a one-night stand...!

A coming-of-age tale of boys who lived in the good old days. This is a story of friendship between Mari Takato, a half-German, half-Japanese boy, his best friend Shingo Innami, and their schoolmates at Jidoin, a prestigious old high school. A representative work of Toshie Kihara, this is a story of the boys' dreams, tears, and friendship! Note: Has a extra volume, [Yunta Muari,](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/bayrgx8/yunta-muari) that is included in the later bunko and kanzenban releases. (Yunta Muari is the Chinese reading of Mari Takato.)

The mafia boss of the Iwashi family is a high school girl named Konomi Minoko. But don't let her appearance fool you; she has done and seen things normal citizens can't even imagine. Under her control are two assassins who have gained legendary status for their deadliness and ability to get any job done. Ishikawa Rushia, codenamed Bullet, uses a modified handgun that uses a custom made hollow point bullet that explodes the target from the inside. Shirato Mine, codenamed Francesca, uses a original weapon that is a mix between a throwing axe and battle axe. Both of them are Minoko's high school classmates and seem like normal teenagers but are two of the most feared killers in the mob world who handle missions often involving other assassins and underground groups.

In one room of a mansion there stands a large gacha. Inside the gacha are a large number of capsules that contain real women. "One spin will cost 50,000 yen. The woman that will come out will already be holding affection for you. However, what kind of relationship it will be is up to you to determine." Alt raw: <https://comic-trail.jp/series/kanojyogacha>

Tatsuya, a 29-year-old bachelor, gets accidentally summoned to another world and obtains [Agricultural Skills]. In order to survive, he starts a vegetable garden in a secluded forest. He thought that his life in another world would be extremely difficult, but the ingredients in this other world were delicious and the crops he grew on his own were also very delicious! Furthermore, he's also very happy with the dishes he made with Japanese seasonings! (Typical. Rice and sake are going to be a staple apparently, but you guys know the drill. ) Besides, if there are beautiful brides, isn't it okay if he lives in this other world? Loose and fluffy, a relaxing other world harem life!

It's April of my third and final year in high school... But the beautiful girl I have a crush on is my best friend's girlfriend. Thus begins my year of treading on the dangerous ground...

The aspiring sword master, Ruga, was chosen to join the Order of the Holy Knights due to his sincerity and swordsmanship prowess. He is assigned to the Sixth Order, rumored to be a "living hell," and prepares himself for tough times. However, he ends up meeting the big-breasted Commander, Leon Myrie, who says "Welcome, Ruga. You are the only male knight of the Sixth Order." Looking at his right, he saw big breasts, at his left, beautiful women! Will Ruga's reason last in the face of this inescapable Order!?

Marz, who has the unique skill [Lender's Skill], lends the acquired skills and contributes to the party. However, after being betrayed by his friends, Marz takes back the skills he lent them. Marz who became the weakest to the strongest began to take the path of revenge and counterattack!

One day, 25-year-old Hasegawa Ryou wakes up to see a holographic screen floating in front of him. The screen prompts him to save/load files and an item shop, as well as his stats. It seems like he's been sucked into some erotic love game, since his stats depend on seducing women and "capturing" them. After finding a target and going through game-like options, Ryou thinks he knows what he has to do to "capture" his target. Surely he needs to have sex with her, right? And yet when the woman turns out to be a murderer, Ryou finds out the shocking truth: he has to capture these women and unveil their secrets! And if he fails, he dies...

Sengoku Period (1579): a young woman who has lost everything dedicates herself to seeking strength and a death on the battlefield. Reiri once lived happily with her family, until the day a group of soldiers came by after a battle and started a senseless slaughter. Her father, mother and brother sacrificed themselves in order for her to survive but she was truly saved only after the intervention of Okabe Tanpa no Kami, a warrior which had been sheltering in the village. In his service, she grew and learned to fight excellently, chasing her goal of a death in battle. However, her path to death may not be as short and straight as she hopes… - **2020 3rd Takao Saitou Award winner** ---

The hero Alexander and his comrades unleash a daring raid on the Demon King's castle, intent on assassinating him and bringing an end to the war against the darkness in one fell swoop. However, the raid goes awry when his party is effortlessly decimated by the Demon King's overwhelming power. But death is not the end of the road for Alexander, as he is reincarnated two years later as that very same Demon King's son. With the memories of his past life still intact, he vows to use his miraculous second chance to continue fighting—this time destroying the demonic kingdom from within as the Demon Prince Zilbagias. It doesn't take long for his mettle to be tested either, as passing as a young demon prince without blowing his cover proves to be quite a bit more challenging than he initially anticipated. ___ [Official English Light Novel](https://j-novel.club/series/zilbagias-the-demon-prince-how-the-seventh-prince-brought-down-the-kingdom)

The first prince, a childhood friend, a general, and an assassin - what if they suddenly ask for love…?! An anthology from “Moonlight novels” that collects the adorable stories of young women and charming men! Includes one-shots with plenty of lovely and sweet R-rated scenes. We will give you a lovely romance with high sugar content! +++**Volume 1 Contents:** Cover Art: Hachibi ☆ Wan 1. "Akuyaku Reijou wa Nigedashitai" (悪役令嬢は逃げ出したい; The Villainess Can't Escape; The Villainess Wants to Flee), Art by Fuyukusa Momo, Story by Akane Sumire, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n9077ey/), [English Translation](https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-villainess-wants-to-flee/): Reincarnated into the body of the villainess, Lucier, who is about to be engaged to the main capture target and crown prince, Leonhardt, can she escape her death flag? 2. "Konyaku Haki no go Riyou wa Keikakuteki ni" (姫君は若き将軍に溺れる; The Princess Is Weak Towards the Young General), Art by Kitamura Shin, Story by Ouya Saki, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n0831fr/) 3. "Moujiki Otome Game no Hajimaru Kisetsudesuga, Mob no Watashi mo Taihendesu" (もうじき乙女ゲームの始まる季節ですが、モブのわたしも大変です; The Otome Game's Season Will Begin, but It's Too Difficult for Me Who's a Mob), Art by Tsutsumi Hato, Story by Usui Katsura, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n6177em/) 4. "Himegimi wa Wakaki Shougun ni Oboreru" (婚約破棄のご利用は計画的に; The Use of the Engagement Braking Was Planned), Art by Nekonomori Shima, Story by Tachibana Itsuki, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n2296ep/) | [PG Version](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n4350gn/) +++ +++**Volume 2 Contents:** Cover Art: Hachibi ☆ Wan 1. "Kyuukoku no Kishi-sama Kara Etchina Kotoba ga Tomarimasen ~tsu" (救国の騎士様からえっちな言葉が止まりませんっ, The Patriot Knight Won't Stop Seducing Me), Art by Potagi, Story by Mizuno Emu, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n0765gi/) 2. ""Kouri no Reijou to Honou no Ouji" (氷の令嬢と炎の王子, The Ice Lady and the Flame Prince), Art by Harumi Tako, Story by Cider, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n3023gr/) 3. "The Knight's Sweet Trap ~Aphrodisiac Won't Work on Me! (Maybe)~" (騎士団長の甘い罠 ~私に媚薬はききません! (多分)~), Art by Shizuku, Story by Azagishi Kyuu, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n5060gh/) 4. "Akuyaku Reijou wa Nigerarenai" (悪役令嬢は逃げられない; The Villainess Cannot Escape), Art by Fuyukusa Momo, Story by Akane Sumire, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n2246ez/), [English Translation](https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-villainess-cannot-escape/) 5. "Danzai Sareta Imouto to Jinsei Chenji Shita no ni, Nazeka Yandere Otto ga Morenaku Tsuite Kuru Nodesuga" (断罪された妹と人生チェンジしたのに、何故かヤンデレ夫がもれなくついてくるのですが。, My Life Was Switched With My Sister's Who Was Condemned, but, for Some Reason, My Yandere Husband Came Along), Art by Kurage Alto, Story by Sekiya Rei, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n9647gf/), [English Translation](https://www.novelupdates.com/series/my-life-was-switched-with-my-little-sister-who-was-condemned-but-for-some-reason-my-yandere-husband-is-still-following-me-around/) +++ +++**Volume 3 Contents:** Cover Art: Uehara Hachi 1. "Harumachi no Neko Hime to Byakko no Dan'na-sama" (春待の猫姫と白虎の旦那様, The Cat Princess Waiting for Spring and the White Tiger Husband), Art by Kikuta Yui, Story by Miyata Syanon, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n0634gs/) 2. "Watashi, Jitai Shitai to Omoimasu" (私、辞退したいと思います。, I Want to Withdraw My Candidacy), Art by Shirohata Sagiri, Story by Mikoto Kaname, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n0535cw/), [English Translation](https://www.novelupdates.com/series/i-i-would-like-to-refuse/) 3. "Tetsukamen Reiketsu Kishi wa, Kokoro no Naka de Dake Ai o Sakebu" (鉄仮面冷血騎士は、心の中でだけ愛を叫ぶ。, The Iron-Masked, Cold-Blooded Knight Cries out for Love Only in His Heart), Art by Shizuku, Story by Sheena Saera, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n0958gy/) 4. "Honou no Ouji to Kouri no Reijou" (炎の王子と氷の令嬢, The Flame Prince and the Ice Lady), Art by Harumi Tako, Story by Cider, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n0705gt/) 5. "Kuro Kishi o Iyashita Sekinin wa Dare ni Aru no Ka" (黒騎士を癒やした責任は誰にあるのか, Whose Duty Is It to Heal the Black Knight?), Art by Mikanagi Fubito, Story by Kuma Shiro, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n0539gz/) +++ +++**Volume 4 Contents:** Cover Art: Uehara Hachi 1. "Eiyuu no Oku-sama" (英雄の奥様), Art by Saco (サコ), Story by Kugami Rumi, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n6951hc/) 2. "Isshou Aisanai to Iwa Retanode" (一生愛さないと言われたので), Art by Umibara Yuta, Story by Souda Nanai, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n8119ha/) 3. お腹が痛いのでパーティーには行きません。なので断罪は後にしてください!, Art by KATINO, Story by Hito☆Maru, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n6077hg/) 4. "Tasogare no Koujo ha Henkyou no Shiro ni Totsugu" (黄昏の皇女は辺境の城に嫁ぐ), Art by Shirohata Sagari, Story by Myuu, [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n3619hg/) +++ +++**Volume 5 Contents:** Cover Art: Uehara Hachi 1. "Akuyaku Reijou to Yuganda Torikago" (悪役令嬢と歪んだ鳥籠), Art by Shidzuki Chitose, Story by Inusaki. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n0095hp/) 2. "Yasashii Uso to Seiryaku Kekkon" (やさしい嘘と政略結婚), Art by Sakae Hiraku, Story by Fujisawa Miya, Character design by Uehara Hachi. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n5289s/) 3. うっかり助けた魔女の恩返しで、好きな人の元に自動で向かう魔法を靴にかけられ、彼に触れると発動する淫紋を刻まれた私に起こった椿事。, Art by Hirono Azuma, Story by Machidori Tsunoko. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n1456hg/) 4. "Zenryoku de Akuyakureijou wo Enjiyou to Shitara Heroine ga Otoko de Ringoku no Ouji Deshita" (全力で悪役令嬢を演じようとしたら、ヒロインが男で隣国の王子でした), Art by Potagi, Story by Kayano Gaku. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n3234ha/) 5. "Kon'yaku Haki Sarete Mukatsuitanode Guchi o Kiite Kureta Otoko to Etchi Shitara, Toshiue no Koushaku-Samadatta Kudan" (婚約破棄されてムカついたので愚痴を聞いてくれた男とエッチしたら、年上の公爵様だった件。), Art by Ohno Natsu, Story by Sayama Yukina. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n0234hp/) 6. "Denka, Kawaii Kunaitte Iwanaide?" (殿下、可愛くないって言わないで？; Your Highness, Didn't You Say That I'm Not Cute?), Art by Umibara Yuta, Story by Ougi Machiko. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n7826hc/), [English Translation](https://www.novelupdates.com/series/your-highness-didnt-you-say-that-i-wasnt-cute/) +++ +++**Volume 6 Contents:** Cover Art: Uehara Hachi 1. "Menkui Hakusyaku Reisokuno Sukinahito" (面食い伯爵令息の好きな人), Art by Nekotaka, Story by Makita. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n1153ha/) 2. 三十歳まで童貞だと魔法使いじゃなくなっちゃうらしいので、魔法騎士の幼馴染のために一肌脱ぎます！, Art by Sakae Hiraku, Story by Yoake Seira. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n5553hp/) 3. 亡国の姫は最後の騎士と強制的につがいにさせられる, Art by Suzumiya Yuniko, Story by Akane Tama. (Part of series: https://novel18.syosetu.com/xs7631a/) 4. 婚約解消したら絶倫辺境伯に愛されて幸せになりました, Art by Haruhi Haru, Story by Akane Sumire. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n7347hq/) 5. "Automata to Yayasareru Danna-sama ga Aisaika ni Narumade" (『機械人形』と揶揄される旦那様が愛妻家になるまで), Art by Shiina Akuru, Story by Hito☆Maru. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n2873hw/) +++ +++**Volume 7 Contents:** Cover Art: Komada Hachi 1. 婚約破棄への旅. Art by ほのみ果奈, Story by Nasu Nojika. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n5295ip/) 2. 続・全力で悪役令嬢を演じようとしたら、ヒロインが男で隣国の王子でした. Art by Potagi, Story by Kayano Gaku. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n7801hy/) 3. ３年ぶりに帰って来た夫が違う人になっていた件. Art by Takanashi Madoka, Story by Imaizumi Kaya. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n4579id/) 4. 可愛らしい年下婚約者を焦らし過ぎてしまった結果. Art by 野森, Story by Shiki Natsuka. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n1306ic/) 5. 旦那様の執愛を甘く見てはいけない～この恋は両片思い～. Art by 岸あき, Story by Nikaidou Maya. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n0293id/) +++ +++**Volume 8 Contents:** Cover Art: Komada Hachi 1. 溺愛求婚―悪役令嬢らしいのですが、妹が狙っていた一番人気の王子様にプロポーズされました―. Art by 鱧永あるひ, Story by Miyata Syanon. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n5813ip) 2. 両想いのつもりでいたのはどうやら私だけだったらしい。 Art by Saegusa Makoto, Story by Kahona Miri. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n3848hv/) 3. あの……殿下。私って、確か女避けのための婚約者でしたよね？ Art by Tatsuhi Roshi, Story by Machidori Tsunoko. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n3914ir/) 4. 好きな人から恋愛相談を受け続けるのが辛くて逃げようとしたら、好きな人が豹変した. Art by Imanami Mana, Story by Yoake Seira. [Original Web Novel](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n5603iy/) +++