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Taiga Hirasawa has always longed to be a hero like in the movies, but he has never known who would play the heroine's role. On his first day of high school, he sets eyes on "Maria," the star of the drama club. Graceful, with an air of ambivalence, Maria is the apple of everyone's eyes. Taiga is quick to confess, only to find out that Maria's real name is Yuu Arima, a very much male classmate. However, Taiga is drawn to Arima's volatile personality, belying a past that haunts them to this very day. Regardless of gender, Taiga nevertheless wants to learn who the true "Arima" is.
In Poppy Pesuyama's autobiography, she shares her experiences dealing with gender dysphoria and workplace sexual harassment.
Despite being a newcomer to Hinamizawa, Keiichi Maebara has already bonded with a tightknit group of friends that includes Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Mion Sonozaki, and Rena Ryuuguu. Their after-school club is a happy haven of games and laughter, yet behind the smiles lie hidden sorrows and painful secrets. Curiously, these unsettling events seem eerily familiar. As one astute observer watches in anticipation, they are determined to intervene and avert the tragic outcome they foresee. As preparations for the annual Cotton Drifting Festival gather momentum, a sense of unease gnaws at them. It becomes increasingly apparent that someone within their ranks is manipulating events to ensure a disaster unfolds.
Upon his arrival at Shouran Academy Juvenile Detention Center, Yoshiaki Maeda finds himself sharing Cell 4 with fellow inmates Gou Iwakura, Masafumi Yoshioka, and Mitsuru Yamanoi, all of whom have different charges and sentences. Trapped within the walls of the detention center, Yoshiaki, who already harbors a negative outlook on life, soon learns of a fierce power struggle brewing amongst the inmates. However, matters take a turn for the worse when an unexpected zombie apocalypse hits the outside world, with one van carrying infected individuals crashing into the detention center, thereby unleashing a deadly threat on everyone inside.
Everyone is hiding a "secret." Azuki Komugi is obsessed with ruminating on her memories of her high school girlfriend "Meguru," and creating a body model of hers out of clay. One day, Azuki drops her homemade "Meguru" at the 100-yen shop where she works part-time, and sneaks into her workplace on her off-shift to get "her" back. However, she sees a co-worker, high school girl Yoyuki Remu, who is about to express her lust for "Meguru" in a way that is different from Azuki's.
Yuuna Yuuki is an everyday hero. As a member of her middle school's Hero Club, her mission is to help others and spread joy. However, her heroic duties are about to escalate when her beloved world is threatened by the destructive Vertexes. Yuuna and her comrades, including best friend Mimori Tougou and sisters Fuu and Itsuki Inubouzaki, are called upon by a mysterious phone app to transform into magical girls and battle the Vertexes. Amidst their responsibilities of studying and performing for children, the Hero Club must fight for their world's survival and confront the harsh realities of their powers. Through their struggles, they learn the true meaning of heroism.
In the summer of 1983, Keiichi Maebara and his family leave the noisy city for the tranquil town of Hinamizawa. There, he befriends Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Rena Ryuuguu, and Mion Sonozaki, who become his loyal group of friends. As they spend their days enjoying carefree fun, Keiichi gradually realizes that things in Hinamizawa are not what they seem. While attending the Cotton Drifting Festival, Keiichi discovers that the town has been plagued by murders and disappearances in the aftermath of the celebration. The locals attribute it to the "Oyashiro's Curse," which claims that anyone who angers the town's patron god will be cursed with death or disappearance. Initially, Keiichi dismisses it as a scary myth aimed at disciplining naughty children. However, when his friends refuse to speak about the strange occurrences in the village and a murder and disappearance happen after the festival, Keiichi starts to suspect his new friends' involvement in the gruesome events. He fears he may be the next victim of the mysterious vindictive force.
Maebara Keiichi enjoys his days in school, playing games with his local friends, after moving to the peaceful town of Hinamizawa. However, the tranquil environment turns out to be a facade when Keiichi discovers news of a murder that occurred in the town. From that point on, Keiichi's life takes a gruesome turn as he realizes his close friends may not be who they seem to be. The story, based on the amateur mystery game by 7th Expansion, is told through various scenarios. Tsumihoroboshi is the sixth manga in a series that explores different scenarios in the Higurashi games, and the second one that attempts to answer past puzzling questions. Focusing on Ryuuguu Rena's sudden distrust of her friends, the story answers some lingering questions revolving around Furude Rika's mysterious death.
After enduring intense mistreatment from his abusive relatives following the tragic loss of his parents, Mirai Kakehashi, a mere child, found himself on the brink of suicide on his graduation night. However, his plans were thwarted by the intervention of a heavenly figure dressed in white named Nasse. This guardian angel presented Mirai with an incredible opportunity to acquire supernatural abilities and ascend to the position of God. But there was a catch: he must outperform 12 fellow candidates in the treacherous and grueling 999-day battle royale competition, all while staving off dangerous rivals and emerging victorious at the head of the pack.
Mugi and Hanabi are the definition of a classic high school couple, but their relationship is built on a secret they both hide - they desire other individuals. Each volume of the series showcases a distinct story, with Volume 1 featuring "Nyan Nyan Prelude," Volume 2 "Nyan Nyan Serenade," Volume 3 "Nyan Nyan Oratorio," Volume 4 "Nyan Nyan Cantata," and Volume 5 "Nyan Nyan Andante." Additionally, Volume 2 includes the accompanying narrative "Little Little Princess."
Born into a family of models, Cane Lele's parents were once admired figures in the fashion industry. However, their lives were cut short due to a tragic plane crash, leaving Lele to be raised by her grandmother. Growing up surrounded by the superficial nature of the industry, Lele develops a strong aversion towards it. Despite her reluctance, Lele's aunt, Ye Feihung, a former model turned fashion agent, convinces her to give modeling a try. It isn't until Lele witnesses the artistry involved in a photo shoot by American model Angus Lanson that she begins to see the appeal. While attending a meeting with top fashion ambassadors, Lele is excited to finally meet the model who inspired her. Unbeknownst to her, Angus' twin brother, Eros Lanson, is secretly accompanying him, leading to a charming and confusing beginning to Lele's pursuit of her goals - to make it big in the competitive New York City fashion scene and, perhaps, to find love.
Following an earthquake in an unnamed prefecture of Japan, a fault is discovered on Amigara Mountain, very close to the epicenter of the quake. On the slopes of the mountain, two hikers meet; a man named Owaki and a woman named Yoshida. The former assumes that they are both here to see the fault, which has captured the attention of the global press. Following the sound of voices to the fault, the two of them marvel at the strange sight before them: countless human-shaped holes in a rock face exposed by the earthquake.
