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Tokio discovers a phantom island named Barbara. Then there's a mysterious and missing geneticist, an eccentric clergyman, a grieving grandmother granted temporary youth, a psychologist killed by a freak tornado. Hagio offers a sci-fi explanation for these seemingly random paranormal elements and makes it all matter with believable characters in complex and subtle relationships.

Whisked away to the world of Twisted Wonderland and enrolled in the magical school known as Night Raven College, Yu encounters a strange scenario—his fellow students are doing too well on their exams! But there couldn't be anything sinister behind great test scores, could there?

(PARADISE SCANS) Born into a lineage of miko, Yagatame Sumika is a high schooler with the ability to see “weird things” that ordinary people can’t see. She spent her days being compared to her high-achieving younger sister, causing her to struggle to find her meaning of existence. However, she faces a crisis when a spirit is suddenly released during her family’s tradition of “Full Moon Prayer”! Another spirit appears there, and he calls the failing Sumika the sacrificial princess…?!

Hanako Kikuchi, who was about to get married, was enviable for her beauty and career, and was at the peak of happiness. However, even though she hadn't made any particular changes to her lifestyle, she began to gain weight, and people around her started making fun of her for it Hanako's only allies are her best friend from college, Natsumi, and her grandmother, who raised her after her parents died in an accident. However, these women also turn into people who push Hanako to the depths of misery... This mystery depicts the horror of a woman who was revered as a "winner" and then gets caught up in a spiral of misfortune as she grows bigger!!

Neneko Iizuna is a shy girl with a secret: cat ears. Embarrassed over her feline appearance, Neneko's retreated from the world. But when she receives a letter asking her to become the miko of an infirmary, she finds herself taking on the unexpected challenge of exorcism! Is this young cat girl up to the task of taking on the spirits, can she get along with her new co-workers? And how exactly does she feel about being chained up by a leash? It's an opportunity for new "bonds" to form!

In Hokkaido, the far northern lands of Japan, Sugimoto survived the Russo-Japanese war of the Meiji era. Nicknamed "Invincible Sugimoto" during the war, he now seeks the riches promised by the gold rush in hopes of saving the widowed wife of his now deceased comrade from the war. During his hunt of gold, he finds hints of a hidden stash of gold by corrupt criminals. Partnering with an Ainu girl that saves his life from the harsh climates of the north, they venture into a survival adventure to race against the criminals that seek the hidden stash.

Everyone's favorite Explosion-obsessed spellcaster Megumin and her Crimson Magic Clan are back in this spinoff of the hit comedy Konosuba!

As a cat-that noblest of animals-the Count has high expectations for his human servants. Unfortunately for him, the Fujiwara sisters are about as dysfunctional as it gets! Shizuka is an extreme shut-in whose only contact with the outside world is her livestream. Yumeko, meanwhile, has a rather…extreme love-hate relationship with her big sis. Can Count Fujiwara handle these perplexing creatures, or will his meows fall on deaf ears?

Olivia Easthia has died ten times up to today. She once truly loved her fiancé, Prince Edgar, the second prince of the kingdom. But everything changed after the king’s birthday party. Edgar began to avoid her without explanation, and eventually… he called off their engagement and had her executed. The next moment, Olivia found herself back in time—on her 17th birthday. All she ever wanted was to be loved by the person she loved. But the more she yearned for his affection, the further it slipped away. After ten painful lifetimes, she finally realized: Wishing for his love was the mistake all along. “If I get an 11th life… I won’t wish for his love anymore.” Determined to live alone this time, she moves forward with her resolve— Only for Edgar to suddenly start pursuing her!? In her 11th life, is escape from his affection even possible!? Thus begins a reincarnated noblewoman’s fantasy romance with her childhood friend prince!

The story follows Miyauchi Ryousuke, a person who survived a real-life battle royale game three years ago, and has lived an empty life since then. One day, he decides to put his unique experience into a game, and gets into EDC, a major game developer company.

"If I had a second life, wouldn't I be able to aim to become a 'hero' again?" Solfort Enuma is a veteran soldier who has spent over sixty years training to become a [Hero]. He is an ordinary man with no talent, but he never gave up and continued to pursue his dream. One day, Solfort faced off against the [Hero] he had always admired, but his sword failed to land a single blow and he met an unrewarding end... or so he thought, but when he woke up, he found himself reincarnated as a little girl--!?

The protagonist detective, Hana Kuroda, for some reason finds herself lost in the world of her beloved historical mystery novel. While helping an injured nobleman, Gabriel, on the roadside, she discovers that Gabriel is the younger brother of her most cherished character! As a thank you, she is invited to the duke's mansion. She thinks, 'Finally, I can meet my favorite character!' only to find that he has already died under mysterious circumstances. Not only her favorite character, but even Gabriel, his younger brother, is surrounded by scandalous rumors in the duke's household. On the condition that she can live in the duke's mansion, Hana investigates the incidents that could shake the duke's household and the country, while searching for a way to return to her own world. — Credits: Original work by Eri Hauo, name by Romi Kotaki, character line art by Shino Sasaki.

In the "Demon City" where humans and demons coexist, one of the seven demon kings is murdered.In order to solve the case, Alsarisa, the daughter of a hero who enforces justice under the law, teams up with Keed, a bad investigator who values honor over the law. In a world swirling with violence and conspiracy, the unconventional investigation drama of the two twisted people begins.

Embark on a captivating journey where reality blurs with fiction in "Beyond the Pages." When a young woman's ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn, she finds herself thrust into the enchanting world of her favorite rom-com webtoon. Confusion occurs as she discovers she's taken the place of a character she once only read about. Join her as she navigates the surreal landscape of her imagination brought to life.. STILL BEING WORKED ON !

Eiko and her best friend Moe couldn’t be more different. While Eiko is a shy, average-looking girl, Moe is beautiful and constantly gets attention from guys. Though their personalities are total opposites, the bond between them is incredibly strong. Moe might have an endless supply of suitors, but when it comes to actually dating them, she has a condition: her boyfriend must value Eiko more than he does Moe. No one has yet been able to meet her condition—not until a boy named Tsuchida appears, at least. What will Eiko do when her relationship with her best friend begins to change?

Yohan is a 19 year old boy who suffers from mental illnesses. Being unable to leave his house, Yohan faces daily struggles which lead to be obstacles in his, (through his own words) unfortunate life.

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Following the death of her father, Tamaki leaves her village to attend high school in the capital. Although she had intended to live alone, when she's offered a place at a stranger's apartment after collapsing in the street, well... did she mention he's pretty hot?!

Momoka, a sheltered college student, wasn't used to men at all. After a dating party she attended, she was almost dragged away to a love hotel by a suspicious guy, but then a princely man came to the rescue! Or... did he!? It turns out that the prince was just a wolf in sheep's clothing after all! But, everything he does feels too good for Momoka to resist!

In my high school, there are two Satou Hajime, including myself. The other Satou Hajime is a handsome and talented basketball team ace, who excels in both academics and sports. On the other hand, I, the “No. 2” Satou Hajime, am just an ordinary inconspicuous male student who can never be the number one in the class. But then one day, by chance, I became close to Minamino Chinatsu, who is not only popular in our class but also in the entire grade. Gradually, our relationship began to change. This is a story about the No. 2 me and the No. 1 girl.

In this enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance, a strong-willed mafia heiress only wants peace — but her villainous fiancé from a rival crime family has other plans. The first volume of the manga based on the popular light novel series by the author of 7th Time Loop, for fans of mafia romance, otome isekai, and school life in a fantasy world. A Yakuza Heiress Becomes the Top-Ranked Villain's Romantic Target! When the granddaughter of a yakuza boss is reincarnated as Francesca Calvino, the heroine in a mafia dating video game — set in a fantastical world where crime bosses serve the king — she knows what to expect: another ill-fated life without friends. But thanks to her upbringing, she’s already hatched a plan. By expertly navigating the game’s main story, Francesca will leave the world of organized crime behind for good! First on her agenda: break off her engagement to the notorious Leonardo Aldini, the young head of the Aldini family and major villain of the game. But after breezing through her kidnapping without a male lead in sight, Francesca proves herself to be a little too good at taking Leonardo on. Not only does he still wish to marry, but he won’t leave her alone. How is Francesca supposed to live a normal life while being pursued by an insolent crime lord?

Tamaki isn’t sure she’s cut out to be a bodyguard, but Kagetora has another reason for wanting to hire her. Unbeknownst to her, they’ve met before…

Queen Seirena of the Alcantia Kingdom had devoted her life to her country, guided by the words of her parents, who died when she was young. But one day, an impostor who looked exactly like her suddenly stole everything. Betrayed by her fiancé and left to die in a prison cell where no one came to her aid, Seirena was approached by King Plum of a neighboring kingdom. Revealing his true identity as an ancient vampire, he offered her a choice: “Will you become a vampire and come with me, or wait here for death?” To reclaim everything that had been taken from her, Seirena chose to form a blood contract with him.

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For Youta, Maiko is the goddess who fills the void in his lonely soul. What he doesn’t realize is that she has other plans for him. Sex without affection. An unrequited love. A suspenseful story of both pure and immoral love.

ON THIS PAGE: I'm uploading the (unofficial) translation of Volumes 3,4,5 of the series Pittosporum! (so far no confirmation of the official translation for these 3 Vols...) (=> The official translation of the 1st & 2nd Volumes can be found here: https://battwo.com/title/133201-pittosporum-official ) ____ Pittosporum (Volume 3): After many twists and turns, Odajima and Yano have finally started dating. They have successfully completed the first semester of their second year exams and are enjoying their time together as a couple. Summer vacation is approaching, and while other students are making plans to go home, Yano is worried about the cost of transportation to get home. He then reveals his true feelings to Odajima: "I don't want to cause trouble to my parents." Yano hurriedly tries to cover it up, and Odajima is lost in thought as he sees him like that... The highly popular series' dating edition is about to begin!! ____ Pittosporum (Volume 4): As summer vacation ends and the new semester begins, the atmosphere at school is filled with the excitement of the school festival. Odajima, who has a bad impression on teachers and is misunderstood, fears that being with him will also make a bad impression on Yano. In order to change the situation, he actively works on the preparations for the school festival and gradually opens up to the people around him. Yano unexpectedly feels anxious about this new side of Odajima...

Unassuming tourist Mio Hiraishi is finally taking the trip she always wanted... only to find herself face-to-face with the Prince of the Hua Feng crime family?! Standing at the top of the infamous Yuehong Syndicate, Liu Xian is ruthless, gorgeous and powerful-- and looking for a mistress! But as a dangerous liaison turns into a passionate romance... will Mio leave her new life of luxury, or risk it all for love?

Charity is a bundle of nerves at her friend's Christmas engagement festivities. A friend who has approached her in the past will likely take this opportunity to propose…and she accidentally eavesdrops on a conversation revealing the groom-to-be's illegitimate love child! Oh, no! She must tell her friend at once! But before she can, the groom Edward's best friend appears and puts a stop to her meddling. How can she stay silent and watch her friend become miserable? It's a story of love, lies, secrets and the creation of a meddlesome Christmas angel. Enjoy this spin-off of "Saving Sarah".

He was introduced to her in order to save her from her destiny… When Alicia was seven years old, she met Thomas Cavendish, the man chosen to be her future husband. She fell in love with him the moment she met him, but their fated marriage had nothing to do with her feelings. It was the result of her adoptive father’s calculated decision to save her from her destiny…

It's been four years since Yuya Tsuda's seen his childhood friend who moved overseas, Ryoichi Sakura. But Ryoichi's sudden confession of love sends him into a crazy panic! What's going to happen next......!? Find out in these two astonishing cover-story chapters and brand new extra comic. Also featuring three other stories, this is Hazuki Yuki's first ever BOYS' LOVE compilation!

While on his way home from an interview, unemployed, unmotivated, jaded 18-year-old Inumata Shinogi encounters the beautiful lady and evil spirit Yaerknacht Finsternnis. She demands him to either marry her or die on the spot. He must command the battle against enemies of humanityーthe apostles of god (Highlander), and save the world with his wife!! Battle fantasy with the infatuated strongest kuudere beauty, start!

Since his childhood, Yoshihiro Yoshinaga has faced countless challenges, distancing himself from the company of others and the possibility of forging friendships due to a persistent problem: being harassed by spirits from an early age. This constant spectral presence has cast shadows over his life, weaving a web of misfortunes. However, the course of his life takes a drastic turn when a giant demon unexpectedly emerges intent on taking his life. In the midst of this crisis, a chance encounter with Alicia Baal, a beautiful nun residing within a church, becomes the catalyst for a radical transformation to his destiny.

A minuscule cat appears one rainy day, perched on Kanade's chair. But the moment he spots the tiny ball of fluff, it vanishes! Kanade knows fairy cats are a rare sight to behold, hiding out of reach in nooks and crannies—but now that he's seen one, he is determined to win its affection. Can Kanade coax the fairy cat out and befriend it?

After leaving her isolating life in Tokyo, 34-year-old Nichiko returns to her remote island hometown for her estranged alcoholic father's final days. There she meets Chimaki, an eccentric young man who stirs up old memories and feelings Nichiko had all but decided she no longer deserved. But despite his puppy-like enthusiasm for life, Chimaki's almost obsessive need to rescue people and animals seems to be compensating for an unspeakable past.

Yasukazu is a scary-faced businessman who adores cats. One day， while in the middle of brooding over how bad he is with the female customers in cat cafes， he happens to discover one with a majority of male customers. While he unwinds with cute cats he starts falling in love with the devilishly sexy Jun who works there! Can love prevail between the scary-looking cat lover and the quirky cafe manager...? Immerse yourself in this steamy yaoi comedy and let the kitties and men wash the stress away!

Matsubara is just one of many ladies in the Planning Division feeling rather annoyed by fellow coworker, Miwa Iida. Every move Miwa makes manages to drag the entire office down, and the men surrounding her in the office only make it worse. After finally reaching her limit, Matsubara heads to HR where she meets a woman with a stern gaze who spits facts like a machine gun... Asari Kuga, the Office Detective!

At least this much is "normal," is it not? Elma who was raised in a prison was dangerously granted pardon and released. Though she tries to heed her mother's words to be "normal," while working as a maid in the royal palace, her outlandish abilities and behavior end up shaking it up in its entirety. Successfully carrying out the job of four people by herself in one morning, brewing tea that would taste as if it were blessed by the heavens, dissembling a giant tuna with one stroke of a sword, and even using a surgical procedure more advanced than recovery magic as her forte. —If not a little dangerous, even this much is normal, is it not? The curtain opens on a story of a thoughtlessly peerless girl who had intended to be normal.

`I'm jealous of real men...' Ryutaro Suzumiya, an undefeated lawyer, is a transgender man who is registered as female. As a lawyer, Ryutaro stands in court to protect the weak! However, his real problem is that he has been in love with Natsuki Takaoka, his secretary, former classmate, and best friend for over 10 years. Although Ryutaro and Natsuki are the close with each other, they are the furthest from being lovers. An ambitious work that depicts Ryutaro, who has a male heart but a female body, living as a transgender man while struggling with his relationship to Natsuki!

Yu Inuzuka's villainous face strikes terror in the hearts of others, no matter how hard he tries to smile and look normal. He's really just an ordinary guy trying to get a fresh start in high school. Inuzaka shares a co-ed dorm with others who have secrets similar to his own - they're all live-streamers! However, Inuzuka gave up that lifestyle to start his new life. Given his current sticky living situation, will he be drawn back in?

Hiro is broke, jobless, and unfaithful—and Mi is absolutely smitten with him! After all, he didn't dump her within a week, doesn't stand her up on dates, and even remembers her name. With the bar on the floor, Hiro can't bring himself to be full-on scum like he usually is, much to his own confusion. A romcom about a guy who flip-flops between being sweet and scummy, and the girlfriend who adores him anyway!

In a world where a person's Post is decided for them from birth, Torza holds the most powerful, the most punishing, and the most heroic of Posts--he is a Slayer. He sets off on a journey to gather strong companions for the sole purpose of defeating the twenty-third incarnation of the all-powerful Demon. However, there's a dark truth lurking behind the stories of the so-called heroic Slayers...

Rachel, the second daughter of a viscount family, is a plain and reclusive young lady whose only interests are handicrafts and magic. She never wished for marriage in the slightest—yet when she attended her debutante ball in a magically modified dress adorned with elaborate enchantments, she ended up receiving a proposal from the court magician, Zoid! He is the most powerful magician in the country, possessing status, authority, and stunning looks—and has turned down every marriage proposal until now. So why would someone like him propose to someone like me!?

A young puppy-eyed boy (very carnivorous) x an office lady hurt by love. Reuniting with her ex-boyfriend when he said "I'm glad I realized this before I fell in love with you." Tsuzumi, dumped by her fiancé just before she crosses the finish line, looking to heal her wounds finds Yudai, a handsome man who pampered her. They had a relationship like lovers, but that sweet time didn't last long...?

Yu finds herself at Night Raven College, a school for magic users, where the staff and students are getting ready for the interdormitory Spelldrive tournament. It sounds fun, but Yu soon learns that intensity, intrigue, and fierce competitiveness abound!

Gokurakugai, a bright and bustling working class district with a hidden dark side. In this area without order, Tao and Alma work as troubleshooters for hire. Their missions involve helping a young boy find his lost friend, a person who dissapears without a trace, and disfigured animal corpses.

Fumiyori Ayukawa is the prince of the public's eye in the world of TV anchors, but he can never quite beat out his long-time high school friend and rival, fellow TV anchor Shinichiro Oki. They fell out of touch when they both started working, but they manage to reconnect when Shinichiro becomes embroiled in a cheating scandal and seeks refuge at Fumiyori's apartment, realizing that Fumiyori is the only one he can truly rely on. The two popular TV anchors start living together in this slow-burn, super sweet story of a caring and compassionate hot guy with plenty of love to give, and his competitive old friend who hides his feelings away and just can't take a hint.

The epic and foreboding world of the award-winning video game Elden Ring gets turned on its head in this absurd comedy adventure! Follow Aseo the Tarnished as he begins his journey through the Lands Between on the long, long road to becoming the next Elden Lord. What Aseo lacks in strength, speed, intelligence, charisma, skill, experience, intuition, and common sense, he makes up for in... uhhh.

Chiba’s kind manner, clear guidance, and pretty face make him easily the favorite driving instructor of every female student at the school where he works. But, while he’ll play up his charms to get good reviews, Chiba is diligent about politely but firmly rejecting all romantic advances. Yet his well-crafted persona will be put to the test when he’s matched up with the mysterious Yaotome, a new student gaining a reputation of his own as the “Sharp-Suited Prince,” because he comes to every driving lesson way overdressed. Despite his cool looks and demeanor, Yaotome can hardly compose himself when Chiba begins their lesson. An after-hours encounter reveals that Yaotome is actually a manga artist…and that’s not his only secret!