Supernatural - Page 104

Himeno is a kind-hearted centaur girl living in a world teeming with supernatural creatures. While her peers possess an assortment of noticeable supernatural characteristics including horns, wings, halos, and tails, Himeno remains timid. Together with her best friends Nozomi and Kyoko, she enjoys a fun and relatively ordinary school life.

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...

AkaAka's tale commences with a vision comprising of crimson camellias and the transfer of an enigmatic mask. This mask belongs to a boy named Yue, who dwells in a temple inhabited by singular beings. Utsuwa, the adjacent town, is hosting a winter festivity which Kurogitsune, Yue's fox comrade, deems an ideal opportunity for the sheltered boy to partake in the extravaganza's delights, particularly its cuisine. Despite being prohibited to leave the temple, they clandestinely venture into the town, ignorant of the repercussions they will soon encounter.

When Chiaki Mikado was young, a strange three-headed dog bit a part of his soul away, leaving him unable to experience happiness and joy. He goes about his days without positive emotions, feigning smiles when necessary to get by. After eight years, Chiaki's father sends him a box from Greece containing a girl with three forms and personalities: Kuro, Shirogane, and Roze. As Kuro, the girl declares herself as Chiaki's guardian dog and reveals that she is the Cerberus, the guardian of the Gates of Hades—the very creature that took a piece of his soul. But this time, her mission is to help Chiaki regain his ability to smile. Unfortunately, this is not an easy task. Because of the missing part of his soul, Chiaki attracts fiends and wicked spirits. As he meets friends, rivals, and foes on his journey, Chiaki must overcome these obstacles to reclaim the most important aspect of humanity—emotional capacity.

Official English: From Tokypop: Meet Dinah, a disturbed young girl who has been sent to the small town of Bizenghast to live with her aunt following the tragic death of her parents. She is thought by her aunt to have some sort of mental illness, as Dinah believes the house to be haunted. Only Dinah is aware of the restless spirits, which only feeds the doctor's and her aunt's suspicions about Dinah's well-being. The house was a mental hospital, then a school for juvenile delinquents. The ghosts know Dinah can see them and they won't leave her alone. A recluse, she sneaks out with her only friend, Vincent, and together they discover a lost graveyard. There they find a sunken mausoleum, where Dinah reads from a stone engraving. This act binds her to a contract requiring Dinah to release spirits stuck somewhere between an unhappy life and a peaceful afterlife. If she refuses, she will face an eternity of hell. So Dinah begins her quest of "cleaning" the vaults, crypts, and graves of lost souls, all the while struggling with the haunts at home and suspicions of her growing mental illness.

Youta and Hikaru, twins who have shared a strong bond since childhood, have lived through their parents' late-night bar business. Youta has taken up the mantle of being the household's caretaker, managing chores such as cooking and cleaning. Hikaru, on the other hand, has difficulty expressing her feelings, leading to confusion and apprehension from those around her. Suddenly, the family's hidden truths are uncovered, and after waking up from a car accident, Youta and Hikaru find themselves having switched bodies.

In her mind, everything Azusa Asahina does is for her idol, Chikashi "Chika" Chida of Prince 4 U. This includes getting up before sunrise to prepare for her idol's group concert by choosing the right outfit and waiting in long lines for the limited edition merchandise. Azusa's dedication ultimately pays off in the form of a lucky seat near the stage, and everything seems to be going well when a stage spotlight right above Chika crashes down. Azusa soon wakes up just outside of Heaven, and by her side is not only God but also Chika. As it turns out, they both died after Azusa's failed attempt to save Chika. As an apology for the unintentional death sequence, God promises to reverse the pair's deaths and send them back to Earth. But not even God knows how he managed to switch the bodies of the obsessive fangirl and her idol around!

You, a priest, has nurtured Alucard or "Al" for short, a vampire licensed in English by TokyoPop. Al's dependence on You for his survival has cemented their bond quite remarkably. However, what will happen to this partnership when You's inevitable mortality looms over him?

When Megumi Amatsuka was a young and spirited child, he had big dreams of becoming the ultimate epitome of masculinity - the manliest man on the planet. However, fate had other plans for him. After rescuing a sorcerer from some menacing hooligans, Megumi was gifted a magical book. Eager to make his dream a reality, he summoned a genie to grant his wish. Unfortunately, destiny had an unpleasant surprise in store for him. The genie that appeared was wicked in nature, and Megumi's wish transformed him into the most feminine woman in existence. Six years later, Megumi has become the most desirable girl in school. But beneath her stunning exterior, the same rough and tough boy still resides. She talks trash and has a passion for stomping out punk culture, maintaining her identity as a tomboy at heart.

Noa Yoyogi has always dreamed of being someone special. One day, she meets a fairy named Mimi, but Mimi is actually a demon, and soon Noa encounters a man who claims to be an exorcist...?

When a grudge is held, it becomes stagnant and cannot be released. This immobile emotion eventually transforms into sorrow, and if that sorrow remains trapped, it metamorphoses into hostility. Baek-On and Ho-Yeon, hired exorcists, journey across the nation in pursuit of grudges and specters. Every encounter illuminates tales of despair and bereavement, emotions they know all too well. Nevertheless, occasionally the viciousness of malevolent spirits pales in comparison to the heartlessness of human beings.

Ever since Lum, a capricious alien princess, fell in love with him, Ataru's life has been anything but ordinary. Compounding his misery is the appearance of an extraterrestrial female clad in a tiger skin bikini who tails him to school on a daily basis. On top of that, Ataru must contend with Mendo, a refined, affluent rival. To make matters worse, a plethora of eccentric guests and educational materials constantly flood his classroom - from hapless cherry blossom spirits to a nightmare-devouring tapir and even a fourth-dimensional camera capable of distorting realities.