Kai, a young Dark Knight who comes from a household of elite Dark-job holders, decided to pursue even greater strength. One day, he saved the Princess who was being attacked by a monster, which ended up being the trigger for him to join an academy specialized in teaching Holy jobs. Together with Millia, his childhood friend as well as a Paladin, his little sister Chloe the Necromancer, and Princess Shel, who later becomes his tutor, their thrilling academy life begins. Despite having a body so incompatible with Holy magic that he almost passes out whenever he uses it, he is resolved to endure all hardships, for he aspires to become the polar opposite of the strongest Dark Knight: the kingdom's strongest Royal Paladin!

An android that has long fulfilled its original mission and a child abandoned in the ruins of an old city. One comes across the other on rainy day, and a family is formed out of a machine and a human. As they grow older, their story begins to involve other unusual pairings...

With the advent of the transcontinental railroad, smoke from steam locomotives veils the cities and mercenaries are a thing of the past. Sword, a mercenary, is down on his luck when he accepts a job from the bestselling lady novelist, Verderon. They set out on a journey to a dangerous, uncharted mountain... Only to be caught up in a conspiracy between church and state?! A tale of iron swords and typewriters!

Despite being called ugly and detested for his looks, Galius was the hero who lived for the sake of mankind. However, the humans betrayed Galius. So, he too, forsook the humans. Then, after experiencing the warmth of the demon kind, he decides to help the demons in building their paradise!!! By using the strongest power given to him by God, this is the ultimate isekai fantasy of a man — the Hero — who becomes the strongest, unconquerable Demon King!

Its the battle of the bugs! Follow Caterpillar as she faces a deadly enemy determined to take her down... And they'll use the very Order she's a part of to do it.

Arisu is a high school student who faces bullying at school and abuse at home by her uncle. One day, she witnesses her uncle being killed by an assassin called "Arachnid." Thinking that she'll be killed next, Arisu has no choice but to fight back. Soon after, she wakes up at Arachnid's house, and he takes her in as his deadly apprentice.

The countess, Musee Schnorr, has died four times, with both time and her life rewinding after each death. After her last death, her fifth life begins anew with the betrayal of her fiance. When pushing away the despair of her many tragic ends, someone she encountered during her fourth life comes to mind. He was the only person saddened by her death, and the very one who will destroy the world—The Evil Dragon of Ruin. Now, the curtain rises on Musee and the Evil Dragon’s broken love, along with their sweet revenge.

He only just got reincarnated in another world as Zinc, a dropout noble, but he’s immediately banished from the kingdom?! However, that’s not enough to make Zinc just give up! With “Enchantment,” a power that can make anyone stronger by granting abilities to items, Zinc wants to make a life for himself as an adventurer. The curtain draws on Zinc’s journey as he uses this incredibly rare ability, that’s basically a cheat code, to go from zero to hero!

Aizawa was relieved that, after twenty years, Suzuki hadn't changed. The two met again at their school reunion, and Suzuki was as spiteful as ever. But little did he know, Aizawa was now a middle school teacher. And his beloved daughter is one of his students…

Alice, the leader of a popular idol group, finds herself stranded in a dark forest brimming with evil. There, she meets "Heroines" — girls who battle to the death for their "happily ever after." Between Alice, Little Red Riding Hood, and Snow White, what bloody tale will these girls tell...?

Nomoto meets a mysterious girl, Hitomi, and gets taken to a junkyard where those with nowhere to go gather. There, a dreadful fighting match called "Killing Bites" is held among "hybrids," beings who have the brains of a human combined with the fangs of a beast...

On the surface, Ryota Miki, a middle schooler, seems to get along with his adoptive mother. But behind the scenes, she's terrified of her son's every move, and for good reason—he's secretly keeping track of her every mistake. Meanwhile, his classmate Kaoru Kasai is fed up with his helicopter mom, believing that she's the reason for his bullying. One day, Ryota saves Kaoru, and a troublesome friendship is born. Read this psycho-suspense about a boy obsessed with finding the perfect mother!

Osamu Hirota is an ordinary high school student. That is, until Soichi, a student from the next town over, takes him to a mysterious mansion with promises of meeting a seductress. Out walks a voluptuous woman named Miwako, who, as she undresses, reaches inside of Soichi and rips out his heart! The next day, Hirota awakens. Was it all a dream? Or have we just started to pull back the curtains on this dark and suspenseful story?

Chasing a supernatural kidnapper? Vincent's got a daytime gig as a librarian in a small village. But in actuality, he’s a supernatural messenger who delivers gifts of fate to humans. Arugio, a rookie cop, keeps sniffing around old cold cases. What will happen when the kidnappings spike and the evidence points to Vincent? A mystery thriller fantasy to keep you on your toes!

This is Japan where narcotics were legalized. It is here that some drug addicts have attained supernatural powers thanks to the new drug called Icarus. Those addicts, called dopemen, became a threat to common people. And the special investigation unit, aka "D Unit," organized to crack down on them also consists of dopemen. Thus begins a superhuman doping battle!

A shocking display of racism ends athletic superstar James Block’s life when the woman he thought he loved admits she only dated him because of his celebrity status—she would never marry someone of his race. His rage and temper lands him in jail where he meets the mysterious “Dr. F,” a man whose invisibility ray gun killed his daughter and led to the continued diminishing visibility of his granddaughter, Ami. Once freed from jail, James tracks down the gun and turns it on himself, but stops right before he’s fatally wounded. James can no longer be discriminated against due to his skin color for he has none! He takes the nom de guerre “Alabaster” and his translucent tyranny begins with two goals: exact his revenge on his ex-girlfriend, and take on the similarly invisible Ami as his own ward. Written in a dark period of Tezuka’s life, Alabaster is a thrilling revenge story that touches on the dark side of humanity and the extent one would go to get even. It shows that not only does it affect the victims, but how destructive it is to be surrounded by such animosity. How far will you go for retribution?

Wandering the packed tunnels of Shinjuku Station, famous author Yosuke Mikura makes a strange discovery: a ragged hippie who can quote French poetry. Her name is Barbara. He takes her home for a bath and a drink, and before long Barbara has made herself into Mikura’s shadow, saving him from egotistical delusions and jealous enemies. But just as Mikura is no saint, Barbara is no guardian angel, and Mikura grows obsessed with discovering her secrets—tangling with thugs, sadists, magical curses, and mythical beings—all the while wondering whether he himself is still sane. Written in 1973 and 1974 and inspired by the classic opera Tales of Hoffman by Jacques Offenbach, Barbara may be Tezuka’s most psychological and unsettling work, shattering the fine line between art and madness with masterful precision.

Osamu Tezuka unleashes several creepy suspenseful short stories in this anthology of speculative fiction spanning the years 1968 and 1973. 1) When a Nazi lieutenant is sentenced to death for war crimes, he expects to escape with his life, but hubris is his downfall. 2) A female android marries for love but is soon lost, and she must deal with the consequences. 3) After a married man finds out his city is being experimented on, he tries to save the people while struggling with adulterous thoughts. 4) On a dark and lonely road, a cabby picks up a shady man who threatens him, but little does his passenger know the cabby is not as he seems. 5) An educated man falls in love with an elusive woman who has a life-altering secret. 6) American school kids learn the cruelty of war. 7) A revolutionary fails his revolution, and 8) An interstellar peace conference does not yield the hoped-for results when space hippies defy peace conventions. These eerie stories will leave one wandering the depths of despair and hope against all odds.

In the Glass Mansion, a family has been frozen in cryosleep for 20 years under the orders of their patriarch. When the oldest son Ichirou awakes, he struggles to accept the reality that he has slept away 20 years of his life. Ichirou plans to exact revenge on those in his family that stole his life from him. As Shirou—the youngest brother—attempts to stop Ichirou, he becomes aware of the dangerous side effect of cryosleep that led to its national ban years ago. How far will Ichirou fall, and will Shirou be able to stop him?

When Dan Takuya’s sister marries into the mob, he is also thrown into the dark underworld of organized crime. Breaking the family’s code of silence, Dan is brutally tortured, arms severed, and left for dead as punishment. He somehow manages to survive, and with the help of an eccentric doctor, he makes his journey to recovery. But there is a catch! He must tap into his psychic powers to move his new limbs: metal prosthetic arms. Through the use of mind over matter, he trains to make use of his new arms and vows revenge on those who did him wrong. Two short stories are also included.

Life and death, twists and turns, Tezuka Osamu combines classic heart with the depth and mystery of The Twilight Zone in this beautiful, startling collection. The Crater is a series of horror-inspired, self-containing short stories that show the depravity of mankind in a way only the “god of manga” can. Tales range from the world of nymphs and interdimensional adventures, to deadly spiders on planes and depictions of apocalyptic futures. While some stories loosely connect, each story is its own carefully laid experience. Tezuka will chill readers with dark visages of the world counterpointed with his amazing art style that has influenced fans for decades.

A centuries-old eatery named "The Bait" entices guests with warm, welcoming lights and a massive spread of delicious treats. Inside, the beautiful shopkeeper offers up delicacies. But, unbeknownst to the diners, the restaurant masks a door to the spirit world, both fantastical and frightening. Once lured in, the customers take the bait...transforming into food shaped as little creatures. Humans have been preyed on here for hundreds of years... That is, until Yuan Youtao wanders in and changes everything.

It's the end of the 21st century, and a strange plague called "Cagaster" has appeared. One-in-a-thousand people are infected—turning humans into monstrous cannibalistic insects. Two-thirds of humanity is decimated. 30 years later, young expert bug exterminator and mercenary, Kidou, and newfound friend, Ilie, struggle to survive in this brutal new world, all while delving into the mysteries of the plague and its origins.

The Sage Dwight along with the Hero defeated the Demon Lord who plunged the world into darkness. However, they were falsely accused of becoming the next Demon Lords because of their power, and were thrown to the Death Valley to die… Although his flesh had rotten away, he lived on as a skeleton because of his grudge against the world. Dwight has vowed to turn against that broken world, and with a power that surpasses even the former Demon King, and also leading countless Skeletons he's going to start an all out war…!

In the middle of a long war, scientists invented a drug that transforms the fear of death into pleasure, making it possible for school girls to fight alongside men. In this world of death, drugs, and rampant sex, one girl still dreams of true love. Will she find her romantic, happy ending?

She faces depression, plastic surgery, shopaholicism, a gaming addiction, insomnia, unscoiability, anxiety, psychiatrist appointments, self-harm, and more... She's a frail spirit, so try not to get her too worked up...

Japan has been invaded by Gods, leaving giant Danger Zones where once were cityscapes. While patrolling the area, Anti-God researcher Tokinaga discovers Kamikura Waka looking forlornly through the protective fence. In her eyes, he spots something deep and dangerous. Something capable of changing the world...

Kasumi is a girl that hates playing games and is struggling with her low English grades. However, her fate is about to take a playful turn thanks to her colleagues: the airheaded Hanako and the "overseas" transfer student Olivia! Will these three girls play a lot of different games together? Absolutely yes! Will Kasumi's English grades improve at all? Absolutely n... well, that remains to be seen.

Zoas are monstrous beasts who disguise themselves and live amongst the humans. They were once feared for their physical talent and hideous form, but now, they are the hunted. Randa, a single mother who concealed her identity as a Zoa, has now been caught in a mass murder case suspected to be the work of a sinister Zoa…

Suzuki Ryuto is an introverted, timid college student. Every day he puts on a fake smile, trying his best to blend into a group of outgoing students even despite cruel teasing over his virginity. One day he comes to a drinking party where he meets a beautiful girl, Kokoa. Per her request, he pretends to be her boyfriend to ward off the stalker who has been harassing the girl. Their tender love lead to great tragedy.

Since the eruption of Mount Fuji, the nights in Japan and this city have changed completely. Those covered in volcanic ash from Mount Fuji have become battle vampires, wielding tremendous power as they've started to kill each other and wash themselves in the blood of their fallen foes.