The Ribika are a race of cats possessing ears and tails. Their bodies are lithe and nimble, and they live in the land of Shisa. However, a curse called the "Void" is spreading through the forests... One of the Ribika, Konoe, lives in a small village called Karou. One morning, he wakes up to find that his ears and tail have turned black. There is also a symbol on his body; the mark of the curse. Konoe embarks on a journey through the forest to find the truth.
After the woman he loves, Erika, dies of an illness, Jeanie sees no reason to keep on living. He used to be an artist who painted beautiful blue skies, but now he hasn't even got the desire to do that anymore. One day, a strange girl called Coppelia comes into his life. Is she a shinigami, finally come to lead him to his beloved Erika in the afterlife? Or is she something more sinister, a dangerous marionette who has her own reasons for seeking his life?
The two volumes contain one long case, "Murder Committed by Inspector Kenmochi", as well as two short stories in the second volume. The first one-shot, "Evil Spirit at the Diving Pool / Diving Pool's Evil Spirit" was first published in the July 2009 edition of Shounen Rival and is about an evil spirit at the diving pool at Kindaichi's junior high school. The second one-shot is titled "The Campsite's Mysterious Event." Both short stories feature Kindaichi in junior high school.
Monster weaves the riveting story of brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a famous surgeon with a promising career at a leading hospital. Tenma risks his reputation and promising career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to him, this child is destined for a terrible fate. A string of strange and mysterious murders begin to occur soon afterward, ones that professionally benefit Dr. Tenma, and he emerges as the primary suspect. Conspiracies, serial murders, and a scathing depiction of the underbelly of hospital politics are all masterfully woven together in this compelling manga thriller.
From Storm in Heaven: Rakan lives alone, and the plants in his garden grow so thick and fast that it seems like a jungle. One day a man, holding a gun made of wood, falls right down into his garden. He seems to come from another world, and he's searching for someone who can bring back the green into his own dark and inhospitable world.
Not only is Charlotte becoming stronger, but Charlie is also changing... Each of them is missing something the other has... But will they be able to help each other out?
Ryuuji and his little brother were raised by a woman after their Yakuza parents were killed by a rival Yakuza gang. One day, he comes home and finds that his adopted mother too was also killed by that same gang. In rage and despair, he kills two Yakuza gang members who were still at the house and gets sent to jail. Once in jail, the inevitable happens and he becomes the plaything of fellow inmates; especially peaking the interest of one dangerous convict. After spending time in jail, when everything seems lost, he meets a man by the name of Araki, who claims to be the brother of his deceased adopted mother. A special bond develops between the two; but what will happen once Ryuuji learns that the man, Araki, is the only surviving member of the Kazama gang – the gang that his father used to belong to? Will Araki-san, the dragon, be able to keep Ryuuji safe, or will his enemies the members from the rival gang, use the young man as a pawn against him?
In a distant universe, a pantheon of gods seek to replace one of their murdered sovereign by holding a tournament. Amidst the savage fervor of the entrants that ensues, a strange mortal will unravel a secret that will shake the very pillars of heaven.
Naruse Kazuki and Koutake Haruki are on the advanced track of Seitoukou Academy. Though they are not connected by blood, these two whose faces are so similar coincidentally have their 16th birthdays on November 11th. However, on that fateful anniversary, the cogs of fate have begun to turn. A game involving both their destinies has now begun! -Please note the first set of chapters have been deleted at Entropy's request if you would like to read the please visit their site
A quick and wacky oneshot about two people doing affair investigations for their clients.
Seducing the guests to make them pay the most, that is the job of a host. Takashi, currently the No. 1 host, is an apparent professional when it comes to being a host. Being a host isn't Takashi's only job. The Persona XII, guided by the stars are to preserve the balance of fate. The eyes on an assassin serves the guidance of the stars.