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The world’s largest aquarium – “Living Sea Aquarium” ushered in its first opening day, No one expected that the hidden (invisible) crisis would spread quietly in the blue water… Suddenly unknown creatures gone rampage in the aquarium. Zhang Chen, a diver with Emotional Disorder along with Zhang Xing, a rebellious, sensitive and cold-hearted student. how will these two brothers who have never been friends would unite and cooperate. Question also remains, How will these two brothers would contact with each other and find a way to escape?
In the year 2063, humanity dominates the vast reaches of the universe. A collection of eager students, accompanied by a child, from Caird High School, set out on an expedition to MCPA, a far-off planet situated nine light-years away. Two of the participants in the group are Kanata Hoshijima, a bold and physically-fit individual, and the lovable Aries Spring. Their escapade is quickly transformed into a nerve-racking experience as a strange, luminous sphere pursues and captures them upon their arrival on MCPA. The orb transports the students to a hazardous region of space, which is approximately 5,012 light-years from safety. With limited resources and no prospect of rescue, the only option for them to make it back home is to board an abandoned spacecraft, sparking a demanding fight for survival and exposing the dark reality of their perilous journey.
Nao Okura adored helping her mother make wagashi, a revered Japanese delicacy, when she was younger. Her mother landed a job as a wagashi maker, where Nao met Tsubaki Takatsuki—Kogetsuan's heir—filling her childhood with warmth and happiness. But, the good times vanished when tragedy struck, leading Tsubaki to testify against Nao's mother, landing her in prison on false charges. Many years later, Nao—now Nao Hanaoka—works at a reputable wagashi establishment. But fate leads her back to Kogetsuan, where she encounters Tsubaki as a cruel man, barely recognizing her. In a surprising move, he proposes to Nao, hoping to elevate Kogetsuan's wagashi quality. Despite no romantic feelings towards him, Nao agrees to use the marriage as an opportunity to discover the truth behind what happened to her mother. Thus, commences their marriage of convenience, which may evolve into something more.
One day, Doppo, the high school protagonist, suddenly heard a voice from his phone saying "The game has begun" and that the "chosen challengers" have been taken to another world. If they complete their mission, they can return to their original world. However, this new world is filled with terrifying monsters... Can they survive and return to their original world?! The survival game for humanity's salvation on the line has begun...!
Dear Citizen, We appreciate your loyalty, especially during these troubled times when people seem unmotivated and apathetic. You may be wondering why nothing is being done to stop this decline. Rest assured, we are taking measures to address the issue. Starting immediately, we will randomly select a citizen each day and they will be notified of their demise within 24 hours. This will serve as a reminder of how precious life is and the importance of being a productive member of society. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Congratulations, you have been randomly selected by the government to participate in this reminder. Note: This piece was nominated for the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2009.
Akane Ninamori, a high school student, extends an invitation to investigate rumors of haunted places around their town to Fujino Amemura, a transfer student. Their adventure leads them through a maze of winding pathways and staircases where they unravel the origins of the creepy tales and form a robust bond of friendship.
Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea, sword in hand, to drive back the creatures that surge from the waves. Elva is one of the "kannagi," warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island. With his snow-white hair, unaging youth, and black-stained limbs—proof of the corruption that gradually takes the life of every kannagi—the local people fear and shun him... at least until his path crosses with that of a boy named Alto. Enraptured by Elva's strength and lonely soul, Alto swears to serve him and free him from his cursed fate. After eight long years, Alto has grown into a capable and fearless young man, unwavering in his devotion to his kannagi. Elva had long ago resigned himself to an early death—but somehow, Alto's presence seems to be gradually healing him of the black sea's corruption... Official Translations - English: ; - Spanish:
On a rainy day almost a month ago, Kumo Shirasagi disappeared without a trace. In hopes of finding her, a group of six classmates convenes to search the Bird Forest, an abandoned amusement park on a remote hill in the countryside. Among these students is Gin Kurobe, a boy whose reasons for coming are as mysterious as his habit of muttering under his breath. The group's search takes them to the foreboding structure looming over the park known as the Birdcage Castle. In an instant, they are knocked unconscious—and when they awaken, they find metal collars around their necks, each connected to another person. The game they unwittingly entered is simple: they cannot turn back from any chosen path, and they must always move in pairs. The punishment for breaking either of these rules is certain death. With their lives on the line, Gin and his classmates must ascend through the bloody castle, battling the mind games thrown at them while searching for Kumo.
Susumu Nakoshi is a middle-aged man who spends his days between a lavish first-class hotel and a park full of homeless people. One day, an eccentric young man approaches Nakoshi in search of subjects willing to partake in trepanation—the procedure of drilling a hole in the skull. This mysterious person claims that Nakoshi is the perfect man for the experiment. Initially rejecting the offer, he doubles back on his decision after his car gets towed off. Nakoshi agrees to let Manabu Ito, a 22-year-old medical student, drill a hole in his skull in exchange for 700,000 yen. The procedure bears no results at first, with Nakoshi showing no abnormalities. This normalcy comes to an abrupt end, however, when Nakoshi begins seeing the homunculus in every person. With his perception distorted, how will Nakoshi face these homunculi?
In his youth, Kurosu Keisuke starred in a televised program called "Esper Shounen," which featured children with extraordinary abilities. After the show's seven-year run came to an end, a murderer begins to target the former Esper participants, whom he views as monstrous. Can Keisuke and his former co-stars uncover the killer's identity and evade becoming their next prey?
The Suzunari detective club, comprised of three high school students - Suzaku Tachibana, Kouhei Hiba, and Soutaro Tsubaki - and their feline companion, Boo-chan, is an all-male group due to Boo-chan's stringent female membership criteria. However, Suzaku's intuition found their perfect female member in the form of Aoi Kaidou. Although Aoi appeared serious and unsmiling, she passed Boo-chan's tests and joined the team. Together, they solve mysteries on their school campus. Volume five features "Itsumademo Issho ni" and volume nine presents "Anata wo Shiritakute" as additional stories.
