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This is actually two short stories in one. In “Island Solitude”, a shipwrecked castaway daydreams about escaping the island he shares with his wife and 4 babies. In “?????” (Everyday Zikouhi) an Edo-era city official notices a pretty woman drop her hair comb on the street, but a basket priest picks it up first and follows the woman to her house. The official follows the priest. He watches as the priest stares through the door into the house, then stomps over to a river to throw the comb in the water. The official also looks into the house and sees the woman with another guy. The official then throws a whole bunch of rocks into the river after the comb.

Think you know how it ends? Think again. Jump into this psychological thriller anthology packed with unexpected twists.

In a world where gods are within our reach, people seek out their help directly and spread the faith that gives them power. This story is centered around two gods, the god of Love and the god of Swords and how they affect the city-state they reside in.

A salaryman stressed out by his day job wakes up to a ghost threatening to kill him. In pure desperation, he shouts out that he'd rather be killed by a "cute cat-girl". And then…!?

Hanato Kobato is on a mission: she has a wish she wants granted. To do this, she has to mend the wounded hearts of the people she meets on her journey and fill up a magical bottle with the suffering she has relieved. The only catch is, she can't fall in love with any of the people she helps. It seems like that's the least of her problems, though; Kobato has no clue how to mend hearts . . . especially since each person's heart is different. So what's Kobato to do? Well, she has Ioryogi-san, a cute blue dog with a seriously bad attitude, to help (read: nag and critique) her . . . Yikes! Looks like the road to getting her one wish is going to be a long and hard one. Will Kobato get her wish in the end? And just what is it that Kobato wants?

Kyohei Saito, a first-year college student who's gloomy and negative—in other words, "depressing"—falls in love with Ayame Ogawa, a beauty and contestant of their school's beauty pageant. Will the depressing nobody's feelings reach the goddess who basks in the spotlight? The curtain rises on an ensemble cast drama of college students shaken by the glimmer and helplessness of youth!

A detective and their partner should be a strong unit… What if your partner’s a sentient robot, though? Grey, a seasoned detective prone to cynicism, and his new partner Light Bulb, a database on metal legs, try to work it out from case to case…

Scary and mysterious ghost stories. You're going to get cursed, once you listen to them…

Girl meets boy. Boy turns into…a chair? Based on the Golden Globes-nominated hit blockbuster, this story blends the best of fantasy, coming-of-age, and road trip stories while also exploring the aftermath of traumatic environmental disasters on both a deeply personal and a national scale.

Everyone, what's wrong? You're a little, bit strange today. Father, Mother, xx-Chan... Please say something. Why are you all different from usual?!

A new house proves to be not entirely unoccupied.

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Nokoru is finally afforded the chance to telework at home due to the pandemic lockdown. Rediscovering old passions and new hobbies, Nokoru is allured by his next-door neighbor, Natsu

Oneshot created for an art exhibit in august 2020, but it was canceled due to covid. Was published in Big Comic Spirits in July.

Irina is an ordinary high school girl, until the day she's brought to a fairyland by a handsome man. Terra Bitt just moved to a new school, where two attractive guys, Kai and Marcell, fall for her. An anthology of romantic short stories that showcase the various aspects of love.

"To end his eternal suffering, he must slay one thousand enemies!" Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men! His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers... and his quest won't end until the blood of a thousand has spilled.

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RoOT/Route of Odd Taxi is a spin-off manga to the Odd Taxi series. Taking place at the same time as the events of Odd Taxi, two detectives from the Ibusuki Detective Agency (IDA), Rena and Sato, are tasked to investigate whether a banker's having an affair. But when a yakuza gangster named Dobu steals the evidence, the two are forced to take up another job when Harada Taeko wants them to tail Hiroshi Odokawa and find out the extent of his involvement with the missing girl in Nerima.

A sombre look into the life of a young woman with a dark past and a creepy housemate.

The story of a traveling blind girl who plays the shamisen and her encounter with an author who seems to always wear sunglasses wherever he goes.

Ryouma needs one billion yen for his terminally ill sister--but instead of a loan, he loses his life! Now he's stuck in Limbo with a sadistic angel named Kroel and four other victims of fate. If he can gamble his way to the top, he might just escape with both his life and the money he needs to save his sister. But if he fails, it's ashes to ashes, dust to dust--for all eternity!

It’s the start of a new year at a new school for Amelia, a girl with strong ambitions and a unique allergy to witnessing violence. She quickly learns that her peaceful first impression of her school was just a fleeting facade when she realizes that her new high school is a battlefield between two warring student gangs. Between the South Canteen Gang, the North Canteen Gang, and the girls fighting over boys, it looks like it’s allergy season for Amelia. Despite the chaos and her now-regular allergic reactions, Amelia is determined to bring peace to her new high school--not through violence, but with the power of love.

Kaito Sena's life hasn't exactly been easy. Unfortunately for him, death isn't about to get any better. Summoned by none other than Elisabeth Le Fanu, the “Torture Princess,” Kaito has to choose what he wants for his second life—be her butler, or die a long, painful death by torture. What is he to do but become her servant…and help her eliminate the fourteen ranked demons wreaking havoc in the world!

A high school romcom where the only thing keeping young love apart is a massive height difference.

Former exemplary knight Hans was transferred to a small knight station in a rural town. Despite his many achievements, he hated the hustle and bustle of the imperial capital, and he was enjoying his quiet and peaceful life at his regional knight station. Then one day, Japanese people with superhuman abilities suddenly appeared from another world...! Former exemplary knight Hans is at the mercy of unbelievable Japanese people in this isekai knight station fantasy!

A one-shot about a demon girl, who has the power to devour nightmares, trying to make the guy who has them sleep better. Part of the "Mother" one-volume anthology by Edogawa.

A short story about a girl making a deal with a demon.

Zombies suddenly appeared all over the world, quickly spreading through densely populated cities. It took less than a month for every government around the world to collapse, leaving behind chaos and anarchy on a global scale. Without the law and order that once kept them safe, people turned fearful of both the zombie threat and of each other. Even in the face of the countless waves of undead, groups formed and fought over the limited resources that remained. This culminated in a battle between two of the strongest remaining groups—the last beacons of humanity. What resulted was a devastating loss of life on both sides. Yo-Hans group was completely annihilated and their surviving enemies were swarmed by zombies. Though he managed to suffer through this apocalyptic world for three years, his time was up. Unexpectedly, death had come not from an enemy, but from a friend. He had been bitten by his oldest and most trusted companion, who had been infected during the battle and turned into a zombie. Accepting his fate, Yo-Han closes his eyes, only to discover that he has returned to the past, six months prior to the zombie outbreak. With his memories of the last three years, only he knows of the approaching apocalypse. Given a second chance, he plans to do everything to survive!

Two childhood friends and their sacrifices to god.

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A serial killer is out on the run, but detectives finds that there's a mysterious woman helping him...

Welcome to hell! A place where miserable inhabitants endure endless torment, haunted by terrifying screams and the indifferent presence of goblins. Among the suffering souls is Saito Kouta, an average ex-salaryman condemned to a 500-year sentence of anguish. However, a glimmer of hope emerges when a divine Bodhisattva descends from the heavens, offering the damned a chance at escape through "The Infernal Tournament." This deadly competition promises ultimate salvation to one lucky winner - entry into the heavenly Elysian Fields or the opportunity to reincarnate as a human again. Tempted by the tantalizing prospect of liberation, Kouta decides to participate, knowing well that the odds are stacked against him. As he faces formidable opponents and unimaginable horrors in the tournament, he begins to question the true intentions behind this celestial game. Can he trust the Bodhisattva's benevolence, or is there something more sinister lurking beneath the surface?

A oneshot from the doujinshi anthology, Utopia Grass (volume 2).

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Balance Policy is about Masaomi, a young boy who is trying to restore his friendship with Kenji-kun, a boy who has been changed in an unspecified manner into a girl with newest science technology in order to help maintain the human population after some kind of fertility failure worldwide resulting in the birth of few girl babies.From TS Anthology Change H!

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The centuries-old evil spirit Okiku has decided to return with one objective: flirting as much as possible with Hijiri Ryouyou - the most powerful and beautiful exorcist of modern times.

"Normal sex isn't enough. I want to make him moan with me and make him scream..." Shirasaka Yuki is troubled by the evil thoughts she feels every time she sees her boyfriend, Momozono Haru. When she consults her experienced friend, Tomoaki, who tempts her by saying, "I have to train him," the sadistic desires that had been dormant within Yuki begin to blossom.

Contains six short stories: • The Kuzein Family's Grandest Show(Kuzeinke no Saidai no Show) • The Uniforms Stay On (Seifuku wa Hugenai) • Brigitte's Dinner (Brigitte no Bansan) • Shizuru Cinema • Low Grade Strategy: Mirror Play (Kasou Senryaku: Kagami-uchi) • Emerald Who cheated? Who Won? The lies and the truths? In the city of west where injustice prevails. Only a 'game' divides the living and the dead.

Niwa Tasuku working at Sanden Printing Company for 2 years now but still can't get along at all with with Yukino Tsumugi, a female colleague at the DTP department. Their colleagues try to 'break the ice' by inviting them out for drinks but later that night, they ended up in a love hotel. A strange "connection" is made between these two, one that would 'link' them during the most private thoughts and moments!

When Hijiri – black sheep of his family – finally snaps and kills his little brother, all he expects is persecution. What he didn’t expect is a mysterious whale only visible to him to show up and change the course of events…

After getting stuck inside a 15-storey safe house belonging to drug lord Tama, Rama and his team must use the little ammunition they have to take him down and survive the unofficial mission (Movie synopsis)

IN FULL COLOR! Here's a short little story about a naughty heron-harpy and its encounter with a fisherman.

Japanese college students Enji and Rikuo have decided to travel to a foreign country to brave the mysterious "Devil's Cave", where a magic mineral called "Petram Magicis" is said to be found, which can grant any wish. But will they and their guide Shara be able to survive the supernatural perils of the cave? And why does Enji seem so obsessed with finding the Magicis, even at the risk of his life?

Gyuheon goes on a vacation with his girlfriend, Da-eun, to a guest house hidden in the countryside. However, from the moment they encounter the owner of the guest house upon their arrival, everything starts to fall apart. As horrible events start to unfold along with dreadful encounters, they continue to fall deeper into the darkest pit of hell... It’s time to put an end to everything.

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Battling incredible odds and critical public opinion, a trio of astronauts fight to disengage a runaway generator in impossible conditions and silence longtime critics at the same time.

Tae-Jun leaves his girlfriend Jeong-Hyun after having an affair with Yu-Ra. He later meets Mi-Na, the mayor's daughter. They decide to get married and hires a maid. However, the maid who visited is none other than his first love, Jeong-Hyun...!?