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The temporary worker Yu Xiaobei entered a mysterious arena in order to pay for his sister’s high surgery expenses, only to learn that the reward for surviving till the end was ownership of the top financial group in the world, which was the leader of the global economy.
Upon graduating from elementary school, Akira had decided to confess his feelings to the girl he had a crush on, Himeno. However, he hesitated at the thought of their time together coming to an end. When he finally walked into the classroom, he saw a strange version of Himeno that he had never seen before. Fate had enclosed Akira and his classmates within the school, leaving them with no chance of escape. Who was responsible for this and why had they done it? As creepy forces closed in around the group of eleven children, they began to feel as though they were being toyed with. The story unfolds as they face an unforgiving destiny. Will they be able to find hope amidst the despair that surrounds them?
In a futuristic Japan, astrologist Tsuneo Ooguro has made a monumental achievement: he has discovered a new planet from another universe. The discovery propels the professor into the public eye, where he is met with accolades, acclaim, and the rights to name the planet. Deciding to let his daughter Remina serve as the namesake, the shy girl quickly finds herself thrust into an uneasy life of stardom. Unlike its human counterpart, planet Remina shows nothing but odd behavior. Its movements are unpredictable and show no clear orbital patterns. Even more mysterious, any star it nears soon disappears. The enigma heightens when Professor Ooguro's assistant claims that planet Remina has stopped moving and looked him directly in the eye. Before going mad, the assistant announces one final thing: the planet is now heading toward Earth. Soon enough, planet Remina enters the solar system, leaving a trail of emptiness and causing worldwide panic. In an instant, popular adoration transforms into hostility; the populace have declared that the Ooguros have orchestrated this disaster and must be destroyed to avert it. Now deemed Public Enemy No. 1, Remina must escape a rabid population, all while the looming threat of the hellstar approaches. Included one-shot: Okuman Bocchi
1. Samsa Fukkatsu (Samsa Revived) 2. Benkei to Ushiwaka (Benkei and Ushiwaka) 3. Taishougun Mori e Iku (The Great General in the Jungle) 4. Subete Itsuwari no Ie (The House of Lies) 5. Woobit 6. Seinaru Hiroba no Monogatari (The Tale of the Sacred Square) 7. Okesa no Hyouroku (The Dancing Farmer)
In this collection of speculative fiction written between 1968 and 1973, Osamu Tezuka brings to life a series of unsettling and suspenseful short stories. A Nazi lieutenant, sentenced to death for his war crimes, arrogantly believes he can escape his fate, but he soon learns the error of his ways. A female android follows her heart and marries for love, only to find herself lost and struggling to manage the consequences of her decision. When a married man uncovers a secret experimentation on his city, he wrestles with both his desire to save the people and his temptation towards adultery. On a dim and deserted road, a cab driver picks up a suspicious passenger who turns out to be completely unaware of the cab driver's true identity. An educated man falls hard for a mysterious woman who holds a life-altering secret. Young American students come face to face with the brutality of war. A revolutionary's attempts to overthrow the government falter. And when space hippies break the rules of a crucial interstellar peace conference, the expected results remain out of reach. These unsettling stories will leave readers grappling with the depths of despair and the hope that persists against all odds.
Terumichi Hoshino is haunted by a recurring nightmare in which a beloved boy is being strangled to death. When events eerily similar to his dreams occur at school, his life is turned upside down. Hoshino's romantic involvement with charismatic and enigmatic Omihiko Yamada takes a dramatic turn when a stranger attempts to kill Yamada. Hoshino's attempt to save his partner leads to an astonishing resurrection from death. Devastated from the traumatic experience, Hoshino is left bewildered by his newfound perspective on life.
Ever since they were little, twins Itsuka and Rika could see what others could not. At first, they believed that they were seeing ghosts and spirits, but when they turned 14 they realized everything. They realized that what they saw was the depiction of regret and self-disgust in people who know that they did something wrong. They see these disturbing images whether they wanted to or not, so in many cases their curiosity leads them into trouble. In every case, these two try to bring peace to the person who holds the dark secrets.
Upon regaining consciousness, the main character finds himself in an unfamiliar dwelling with no recollection of his identity or whereabouts. As he explores the abandoned abode, he stumbles upon the remains of a decapitated woman whom he assumes to be a complete stranger. Before long, he is rescued by a woman named Shio who addresses him as "Iori." However, he cannot be certain that this is his true identity. Moreover, when Shio urges him to conceal the cadaver without any hesitation while asking for his trust, he is left bewildered about whether or not he should comply.
From just beyond your field of vision— The gem of horror anthologies, “Comic Shikaku (Blind Spot),” returns with an all-new lineup! Nine brand-new stories that explore the thin boundary where love and madness meet.
The Ushiromiya family makes an annual pilgrimage to Rokkenjima, the island where they gather for a reunion hosted by the odd patriarch, Kinzou, who is in poor health. The family members are preoccupied with feuding over the inheritance and the coveted title of Kinzou's successor. A typhoon outside matches the turmoil brewing in their hearts as they argue. Battler, Kinzou's grandson, returns after a long absence expecting a smooth reunion. But Kinzou has different plans; he introduces a peculiar game which involves finding his hidden treasure. The victor will become the family leader. However, the game turns grim as participants are used as "sacrifices" to bring back the Millennial Witch of Rokkenjima, Beatrice. Murders and violence ensue, casting doubt on whether the work of magic or the acts of one of the family members. Despite the ensuing disasters, Battler remains skeptical of the occult, questioning what truly happened to those closest to him.
Arisu's parents were tragically killed during her childhood. Luckily, she caught a glimpse of the perpetrator's appearance and made a promise to seek justice for her loved ones. However, she never expected that the very same individual would later become her high school teacher.
