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Ryuu Yamada, a notorious hardliner and delinquent at Suzaku High, had his regular routine interrupted when he was reprimanded for his lackluster academic performance and indifferent attitude towards school. It was during this moment that he locked eyes with Urara Shiraishi, a top-performing student in their grade. As Shiraishi began her ascent up the stairs, Yamada took it upon himself to taunt her, only to stumble and tumble down, inadvertently bringing Shiraishi down with him. When he awoke in the infirmary, he was stunned to find himself in Shiraishi's body. Through conferring with his new host, Yamada discovered that their body swap had resulted from an accidental kiss during their fall. Equipped with this newfound ability, Yamada's high school life was to be filled with even more excitement and adventure!
Shizuku Kanzaki is the only son of world-renowned wine critic Yutaka Kanzaki. From a young age, Shizuku has been subjected to strange education from his father all for the sake of wine. From learning to gracefully decant a drink to intently remembering the smell of leather belts and pencils, the training causes him to grow resentful of everything related to wine. Discontent with his father, he leaves home to become an average sales representative for a beer company, refusing to ever touch wine again. When his father suddenly passes away, Shizuku finds himself being dragged back into the world he hates so much. As part of his father's will, the one who will inherit his prized wine collection and estate will go to the person who can correctly identify the "12 Apostles" of wines as well as the legendary "Drops of God." In order to inherit the assets, Shizuku has one year to complete the task, but he finds the proposition ridiculous when he is the only living relative of Yutaka. What Yutaka failed to tell his son before his death was that he had adopted Issei Tomine into the family a week prior to his passing. Issei is a famous veteran wine critic competing against Shizuku to claim the estate for himself. With no formal training in wine tasting, Shizuku stands no chance against "The Prince of Wine" and is at risk of losing everything in this competition. Will he be able to correctly identify the elusive "Drops of God" before he runs out of time?
Harumi Kazuhito finds the greatest joy in getting lost in a captivating book, spending all his days engrossed in reading. But one fateful evening, a distressing incident at a café changes everything. During a violent robbery, Kazuhito hesitates to take action, but ultimately decides to intervene — with disastrous consequences. As a result of his actions, Kazuhito perishes, only to awaken in a completely unexpected reality. He's been reincarnated as a dog, under the care of Natsuno Kirihime, a regular patron of the café. To Kazuhito's surprise, Kirihime has the uncanny ability to comprehend his thoughts as a dog. But their connection isn't without its challenges: Kirihime's love of scissors and sadistic tendencies make things difficult for Kazuhito.
Momo, a high school student, is devastated by the sudden death of her best friend Sayo, who had been by her side since elementary school. Seeking solace, she reconnects with Sayo's younger brother Keichiro at the funeral, after eight long years of separation. Together, they revisit their favorite childhood spots - the secret base in the neighborhood, the twilight-drenched Ferris wheel, and the candy shop where they often hung out. They chase these memories in a bid to recapture the joy of their youth and search for the sights they had planned to share with Sayo during the summer that slipped away. As they go, they leave behind a bittersweet summer story, painted in blue by the hearts of the bereaved boys and girls.
While riding his bike back from college, the protagonist is left traumatized after witnessing a fatal accident. A young girl is hit by a vehicle while crossing the street, and her friend nonchalantly puts away her game before attending to the victim. The incident leaves the protagonist shaken and perplexed about the true significance of the event and the intentions of the mysterious girl he refers to as "U.U." Shoujo Fujuubun, based on ISIN NISIO's novel, centers around a budding writer's unsettling encounter with "U.U." As it explores significant topics such as the quest for meaning and the practical application of art, it goes beyond being simply a psychological thriller.
During a school trip, Oribe Mutsumi and her classmates were left marooned on an island after an unfortunate airplane crash. Mutsumi, utilizing her vast wilderness expertise, took it upon herself to locate other survivors and assist them through the ordeal. Believing that they would be rescued in a mere three days, Mutsumi remained optimistic about their chances of survival. However, the island was home to massive deadly bugs that she never could have anticipated. Her in-depth knowledge of butterflies, wasps, and other insects may be the key to ensuring her classmates' safe rescue.
Mildly popular author, Shun Mizorogi, is content with his low-key fame and uncomplicated life, until Aki Fujino, a young woman, commits suicide and calls him prior. The authorities reach out to Mizorogi for confirmation of her identity, leading to the discovery of Sakura Miki, Aki's unknown identical twin. As Mizorogi delves deeper into his association with Aki, his latest book "Utsubora" sparks contentious discussions among the public, as lies and deception unravel the fate of all individuals implicated in this disgraceful affair.
The latest addition to the beloved Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo franchise takes place two decades after the original story. Hajime has left his student detective days behind and is now a struggling office worker, grappling with the hardships of adult life. Determined to avoid any more involvement in solving crimes, he keeps a low profile at work. Despite his efforts, however, Kindaichi finds himself drawn into new cases unfolding around him. In this installment, the story picks up on Uta Island, where the Opera House Murder Case has resurfaced for the fourth time. The Phantom of the Opera is back, seeking vengeance and spilling blood.
While still in high school, Shinomiya Ryouma is consumed by the need to accumulate a billion yen to pay for his beloved sister's crucial medical treatment. Then, out of the blue, he encounters a woman shrouded in mystery who challenges him with the question: "What would you sacrifice for your desires?" She then provides him with a ticket, and in no time, he is struck by a tragic event. Upon regaining consciousness, he realizes that he has undergone a transformation into a female and now must contend with a life-and-death "game." His triumph would restore his fortune but defeat would mean certain death!
Cain, a young nobleman, navigates the dimly-lit and labyrinthine streets of 19th century London. Born into the upper echelon of society, he takes on the mantle of earl and assumes leadership of the Hargreaves family, whose reputation is steeped in mystery and scandal following the untimely death of his father. His loyal manservant, Riff, and his ten-year-old half-sister, Mary Weather, accompany Cain as he unravels the mysterious crimes that seem to lurk at every corner. Bonus Chapter: Chapter 5: The Sabbath of Solomon Grundy
