Blanc, the most powerful Grade-0 Adventurer, known across the world as the Black Emperor. After slaying the Black Dragon that plunged the world into despair, he became a legendary hero. And then, he made a shocking declaration: “I’m retiring from being a Grade-0 Adventurer.” Now walking a new path, Blanc—once hailed as the strongest—takes on humble odd jobs as he begins a quiet journey of self-discovery. From Miku, the creator of “The Fruit of Evolution”, comes a bold new fantasy brought to life on an epic scale!
Yuka, a death god, lacks any recollection of their past experiences. Eventually, they encounter Kanna, an unwell young girl who may possess information regarding Yuka's forgotten memories. Unfortunately, a demon has recently been devouring souls, and Kanna has become their next target. This tale is the proud recipient of the Square Enix Manga Grand Prize.
During the fall season, Tsuruta, a high school student, sets out on a reluctant mission to find Luna, his sister's lost cat. He soon stumbles upon the feline near a tunnel and begins to chase it through the passage. Emerging on the other side, Tsuruta is baffled to find his previously deceased friend Kamei standing before him, with a nihilistic outlook on life. Unsure of what's real, Tsuruta enlists Kamei's help in finding Luna. As they search for the cat together, Tsuruta's buried regret surfaces as his past and present start to merge.
Aya and Hiromi attend the same nursing school and have become a couple. Aya has always known she is a lesbian and it's because of her that Hiromi starts to come out of her shell and confront her overbearing parents. Nonetheless, Hiromi's newly found rebelliousness poses a potential threat to their relationship.
As an apprentice mechanic in an underground world, Rick's life has been unremarkable. But one day, he encounters a peculiar intruder unlike anyone he's known. The stranger, Venus, asserts that she hails from a world similar to Rick's but with some variances. However, with law enforcement in hot pursuit of Venus, will they manage to unravel the situation?
Although Terence is widely admired as an ascetic throughout the country, he keeps a peculiar pastime hidden from most people. Even though he sought therapy to overcome his compulsion, his encounter with Jewel, a beautiful makeup artist with graceful hands, on a set proved too irresistible to resist.
Mitsuda Takuya, the renowned author and artist behind Major!, shares a tale of two boys - Kenta Iguchi and Takahiko Maeda. Kenta is a devoted volleyball player, while Takahiko is a brilliant attacker who transforms the seemingly weak Sakamidai Gakuen High School team into champions at the prefectural tournament.
Chiyuku is a shy female staff member working at a café where she regularly interacts with Sakaraba-san, a frequent customer. He typically requests two servings of shortcake, one for himself and his significant other. Chiyuku ends up falling for him without meaning to. Is this a case of unrequited love?
Aki Toujou resides with his stepbrother Saku, who is studying at a university. Aki observes Saku's relentless pursuit of women, leading to his infamous label as a promiscuous man. In contrast, Aki despises women and experiences physical discomfort in their presence. Nevertheless, he ardently cherishes his brother and fulfills any request, unquestioningly. However, their unshakeable bond encounters a severe obstacle when a brief three-minute quietness alters their lives drastically.