Back
Mischievous spirits and demons known as Youkai have been causing trouble in Japan for centuries. Kotoko's grandfather made a living by banishing them, but she never thought of her lineage as particularly valuable. That is, until Kotoko meets Kuro, a Youkai physician. She never knew Youkai had doctors. As Kotoko learns more about their healing practices, she realizes that it's much harder to heal Youkai than to just banish them. This volume also includes a one-shot called "Kiraboshi Tentou."
Grimm Otogi is a descendant of the Grimm Brothers, authors of the well known Grimms' Fairytales. Upon picking up a mysterious book he discovers in his house, Otogi is attacked by a demon. He soon learns that the Grimm brothers vowed to sacrifice the lives of their descendants in exchange for the fairytales, forcing Otogi to defeat the demons from these cruel and twisted stories if he wishes to survive.
Men seem to be Minami's downfall as she always falls for their looks, only to find out they are awful. When she learns about her upcoming work assignment involving a handsome yet impolite man, she immediately decides to avoid any emotional attachment to him. However, her plans change when she discovers that he is the son of the author of her favorite childhood picture book series, Bride of the Vampire. Although he initially comes across as rude, he eventually transforms into a different person. Soon enough, Minami uncovers the secret that his attractive lips conceal...
Erina Wada remains composed in the presence of her classmates, but a mere glimpse of a cat transforms her into a cooing, infatuated mess. Without hesitation, Erina comes to the rescue of a distressed feline in her yard, and the ensuing cuddling session only intensifies her obsession with its cuteness. A spontaneous kiss, however, reveals a startling transformation—the cat is now a naked man. Erina faints in shock. Upon waking up, Erina dismisses the ordeal as a dream, but her second encounter with the shapeshifting cat—now identified as her unsociable classmate Akira Nekoyama—leaves her speechless. Nekoyama asserts that Erina is his master, sending her into a state of disarray. What will become of this unusual relationship between a high schooler and a mysterious shape-shifter?
Coral, a mermaid princess, scours the pond for abandoned coins in the hope of fulfilling her dream to love as a human. One fateful day, Manato Koganei, a thirty-year-old man, takes a dive and catches a glimpse of her stunning beauty. He returns to find her gasping for air. The pond's deity appears, offering to save Coral in exchange for a part of Manato's life. Eager to grant Coral's wish, Manato agrees. The mermaid is revitalized and transforms into a man the next day, much to everyone's surprise. Coral struggles to adapt to life on land, despite her yearning for love. Manato assists her in adjusting and cannot help but fall for Coral. Together, they face numerous obstacles and trials, but their relationship flourishes.
Presented in this book are nine of Junji Ito's top short stories, handpicked by the author himself and given insightful notes and comments. The featured stories are: 1. Secondhand Record (Chuuko Record, 中古レコード) 2. Chills (Samuke, 寒気) 3. Model Look (ファッションモデル) 4. Hung Balloons (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) 5. Puppet Mansion (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) 6. Artist (Gaka, 画家) 7. The Never-Ending Dream (Nagai Yume, 長い夢) 8. Venerated Ancestors (Gosenzo-sama, ご先祖様) 9. Slathered (グリセリド) 10. Model Look: Cursed Frame (Fashion Model: Norowareta Framing, ファッションモデル・呪われたフレーミング) [new]
Kyousuke Kasuga and his family are gifted individuals with unique powers. They're constantly on the move, trying to evade suspicion from the public. Kyousuke, tired of all the relocation, transfers schools for the eighth time, determined to make it his last. Little did he know that he would find himself entangled with the notorious delinquent duo in his new school. Madoka Ayukawa, known for her unpredictable behavior, is feared by other students. Her personality flips between affectionate and aloof. Meanwhile, Hikaru Hiyama is a lively and energetic girl with a crush on Kyousuke. Caught in a love triangle, Kyousuke attempts to use his powers to appease both girls. However, it becomes clear that his indecision will only take him so far in achieving his dream of a normal life.
Ao is a young orphan with Japanese heritage who dreams of pursuing his passion for art in Paris, France. His aspirations take an unexpected turn when he encounters Giselle, a prominent mage whose demeanor is reminiscent of Thorn's. Recognizing his natural talents, Giselle chooses him as her potential asena and takes him under her wing. With her guidance, Ao explores a myriad of colors and revels in the wonders of the cosmos.
The Ushiromiya family makes an annual pilgrimage to Rokkenjima, the island where they gather for a reunion hosted by the odd patriarch, Kinzou, who is in poor health. The family members are preoccupied with feuding over the inheritance and the coveted title of Kinzou's successor. A typhoon outside matches the turmoil brewing in their hearts as they argue. Battler, Kinzou's grandson, returns after a long absence expecting a smooth reunion. But Kinzou has different plans; he introduces a peculiar game which involves finding his hidden treasure. The victor will become the family leader. However, the game turns grim as participants are used as "sacrifices" to bring back the Millennial Witch of Rokkenjima, Beatrice. Murders and violence ensue, casting doubt on whether the work of magic or the acts of one of the family members. Despite the ensuing disasters, Battler remains skeptical of the occult, questioning what truly happened to those closest to him.
You wake up after an accident,reincarnated as a mid-boss who dies at the start of a game!In order not to be killed by the heroines who will eventually attack you, do XX and make that women your followers to increase your number of friends!A different world survival fantasy that is sure to get you excited!
After Albert's transformation into a vampire, his life has been a same old, same old of switching between being a bat and a vampire, from day to night. However, life takes an unexpected turn when he gets stuck in a meat-processing plant in Nebraska and gets shipped off to Japan with nothing but his lunch, which gets frozen along the way. Faced with the difficulty of explaining his sudden nudity to the Japanese authorities and an inability to comprehend the native tongue, he must rely on his newfound allies to convince them of his true identity - that of a bat. His survival hinges on this crucial task.
When the daughter of a fallen noble family is chosen to become a sacrificial bride, her groom is none other than the Shinigami—a cold-hearted, human-hating God of Death. Chizuru works for the Sanjou family, a newly made noble house with a thriving textiles factory in Koishigawa. However, as the daughter of a family which once ranked far higher than the Sanjous, Chizuru receives nothing but scorn and contempt from her new employers. Without warning, a plague breaks out in the town and victims of the disease all die with the same words on their lips: "The Shinigami stands at my bedside." In a desperate attempt to appease the god who brought the plague upon them, Chizuru is selected as a sacrificial bride. This is a story of a ruined noble, a God of Death, and the romance that blossoms between their two lonely souls.
