This work is set in the Showa era during the mid-1960s and early '70s. Yukinojo, the protagonist, was abandoned on the grounds of a Tokyo temple soon after his birth. He meets and marries Asahi, the daughter of an Aomori apple farmer, and after being adopted into her family, moves to the deep, snow-covered apple country of northern Japan. Far from the social turmoil of the period, Yukinojo lives a quiet family life that warms his heart and fills the void of never having known his parents. But one winter everything changes when he brings his wife, who has fallen ill, a forbidden apple. Reviving a rite that should have died out some 60 years earlier, Asahi becomes the consort of a local deity known as Obosuna-sama. Delicately yet boldly, with richly expressive touches, this continuing series depicts villagers who hold fast to the traditional customs they have inherited, and the natural environment of a bygone Japan.
Will a girl who is half-human and half-mermaid resolve the conflict between humans and mer-people, or will her involvement lead to the extinction of all life on Earth? Shona, a merman traveling to his birthplace to reproduce, runs into Jimmy, a young human who can't remember his past. Together, they set out to find the missing girl. Can they prevent a mysterious prophecy from coming true, or will Jimmy's true identity obstruct their progress and bring about the world's downfall?
Terrifying yokai from hundreds of years ago have been released into the present day. Kuin the exorcist stands tall to protect the peace of this world! But in this war of Yokai vs. Exorcist, regular high schooler Murakami has entered the battle! Comedic genius Daiki Ihara's new series is a yokai battle comedy for the modern world! Tagline: The future is now, Yokai!
Lu Jiangxian died after staying up late one night, only to find his soul trapped in a fractured, bluish-gray bronze mirror. Drawn into a boundless world of immortal cultivation, he finds himself in the perilous landscape of Mount Dali, where the Li family, humble villagers by the Meiche River, stumble upon the mirror. As young Li Xiangping and his family discover the ancient immortal teachings of the mirror, their lives begin to change. To protect their loved ones and preserve their legacy, they must navigate a dangerous path filled with territorial conflicts, hidden dangers, and the mysteries surrounding the mirror’s origin.
A collection of stories: The Supernatural Transfer Student (Chousizen Tenkousei, 超自然転校生) The Groaning Drain (Umeku Haisuikan, うめく排水管) Blood-Bubble Bushes (Chitamagi, 血玉樹) The Hanging Balloons (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) House of the Marionettes (also titled House of Puppets) (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) Flesh-Colored Horror (Niku-iro no Kai, 肉色の怪) Near Miss! (Ijou Sekkin, 異常接近) In the Soil (also titled Inside the Earth...) (Tsuchi no Naka, 土の中)
Go-Eun and her father face the danger of being forced out of their eerie residence that they have called home for years. The park owner is relentlessly attempting to convince them to vacate the premises, but Go-Eun persistently refuses to comply. Her precious memories of her mother and childhood are intermingled within the walls of the house, making it a non-negotiable boundary. She embarks on a daring mission to secure the million-dollar reward for surviving a hellish night in Ghost Jack's House, even if it means overcoming countless obstacles while overseas in the United States, all for the sake of safeguarding her property.
A boy named Tooru has stopped going to school due to a certain incident, and continues to lament his current situation of simply living by inertia. One day, Tooru learns that his alma mater, Hanakaze Elementary School, is going to be closed. In a panic, he finds himself trespassing on the school grounds. Just when he thought there was no one there... he finds Hanako-san, the girl who used to play with him in the toilet!? Tooru is flustered by Hanako-san's aggressive approach. And there's more to this school than just Hanako-san...?! Wouldn't you like to be loved to the core by the Hanako-sans? A slightly naughty tale of adolescence.
The story of a cursed woman and a cursed man.
Armed with their enchanted wands and unique appellations, these beings were once branded as monsters and witches until they earned a place in society. Nowadays, they are recognized as magicians whose main purpose is to safeguard and support humanity. A total of 24 of them operate in this realm, distinguished by their respective levels and powers. Awaiting their service, the curtains are drawn and the spotlight is on. Official translations:
The focus of this epic tale is on Ryner Lute, a sluggish student of the Roland Empire, who becomes embroiled in a fantastical world of swords and sorcery. Suffering the loss of several dear friends during a brutal war, Ryner is summoned by the soon-to-be crowned king, Sion Astal, with a request to locate fabled artifacts to aid in the reconstruction of Roland. Ryner is accompanied on this perilous quest by Ferris Eris, a strikingly talented swordswoman whose arrogance frequently leads to her berating and belittling Ryner. Things take a turn for the worse as a fresh wave of chaos threatens the peace of Roland.
In a world where the supernatural blends in with regular life, there is an old Japanese house. Living there is a newlywed couple, a human man and a kitsune woman. What can disturb their happy life together... not just man-eating sparrows? The daily life between human and youkai is dangerous by day, but sweet by night!?