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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.
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.
Sisti enrolls in a magical academy to polish her magical abilities and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Sky Castle. Her beloved teacher retires, only to be replaced by Glen, a lackadaisical, sluggish, seemingly inept instructor. Sisti wonders how the academy's top magician handpicked Glen for the role.
Music, acting, dance, and fashion. Ryoran High School, a private school which gathers talents from every field, was created to produce superstars. However, the reality is that the school's evaluations are often based on appearance and "face." A unique new student, Shika Ikebukuro, suddenly joins the school. Shika is a shy girl who is dependent on her brother's care. But in reality, she is an up-and-coming VSINGER who hides her true face on the Internet! A school battle for popularity begins between geniuses in an appearance-obsessed classroom! (Source: Shonen Ace plus, translated)
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."
Following the 1986 Rokkenjima Mass Murder Incident, Ange Ushiromiya is the last surviving member of her family. Bearing immense guilt for being unable to accompany her parents and older brother Battler to the island, Ange has been desperate to know the truth behind the grim events. However, 12 years later, further hardships torment the grieving girl—isolating her from the world she once loved. On the brink of giving up, Ange is visited by Frederica Bernkastel, the Witch of Miracles. As a spectator of Beatrice's games, Bernkastel offers Ange a chance to not only learn what occurred on Rokkenjima, but also exact revenge on the person who murdered her family. Despite the possibility that her wish will go unfulfilled, Ange accepts the deal and inherits the name of the Golden Witch, allowing her to travel back in time to assist Battler. This new, spirited alliance provides Battler the conviction to fervently proceed in his uphill battle as the game board continues to transform in unexpected ways.
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!
In order to catch a glimpse of the sunset, Junpei Manaka sneaks onto the roof. Upon opening the door, he startles a mysterious and beautiful girl. Before she flees in terror, Junpei manages to see her cute strawberry-print panties in an extreme close-up. This image is etched into his memory, prompting him to embark on a mission to find the girl, and those panties, that captivated his heart.
Sakura Ichiko, a mere 16-year-old, lives a life of utmost prosperity. She is gifted with intelligence, good looks, and robust health. However, her destiny is intertwined with the existence of a massive storehouse of "Happiness Energy." This energy can broadcast elation to others, but it renders Sakura depleted of all positivism in her vicinity. Alas, Sakura's actions upset the balance of the world's energy flow, causing a financial crisis that provokes the attention of the abject Poverty God, Momiji. The deity sets out to relieve Sakura of her supernatural aptitude and redistribute the Energy to its lawful owners. Additional content: The climax of Volume 1: "Kaette Kudasai" (Binbougami ga! pilot) is thrillingly woven around one chapter.
Saki Ogura, a lone-wolf delinquent, is determined to rise to the top of the high school. But her plans are disrupted when she's approached by the class's most popular girl, Yuka Oguri. Though Saki finds Yuka annoying at first, a strange turn of events leads to Yuka discovering Saki's secret weakness—she's extremely ticklish!?