Supernatural - Page 88

The story takes place in a world that resembles 19th century Europe. When a carnival comes to town one day, Ray, the son of a bar owner, meets a girl with wings. The girl's name is Vendemiaire. She was given life by her Creator and tells Ray that she is not human. This is a series of short stories showing the kindness and cruelty of mankind. You can enjoy pictures drawn with a fine touch alongside the philosophic dialogue of the characters. This 2-volume series is the debut work of Mr. Kitoh. Hints for his next work, Narutaru can also be found in this story. (Blurp above from Kodanclub)

From Yen Press: "A grudge is a sentiment that is chained down and cannot move. That fixed sentiment becomes sadness, and when that sadness remains chained with no escape…it becomes hostile…” Baek-On and Ho-Yeon are exorcists-for-hire, traveling throughout the country in search of grudges and ghosts. Each encounter reveals a story of tragedy and loss, sentiments they are all too familiar with themselves. But sometimes the violence of the most murderous spirits is nothing compared to the cruelty of the living.

Our world is too normal. Heroic fantasy is much better, isn't it? Follow the adventures of an apprentice magician, her talking cat, and two great heroes... NOTE: French OEL

From ADV: Akari, Multi, and Hiroyuki all go to Miss Kurusugawa's guest house. That night, Akari gets scared after a round of ghost stories, and she gets Hiroyuki to hold her hand! Later, they all strut their stuff at the school festival. Remy's waitress outfit gets the students gaggling, while Akari puts on a bear suit for the student play! Even Aoi gets in on the action, starting up her own club called Extreme for fighting fans. Finally, Hiroyuki runs (literally) into Kotone Himekawa, a sophomore whose telekinetic abilities are starting to get out of control. Hiroyuki works closely with her to help her master her powers... but are they getting a little too close?

*Also included is a short story called Meiou Hades published in volume 1 of this manga: Amano Yuuichirou was hit by a car, and when he next opened his eyes he found himself in a dark world full of monsters. The only living thing there seems to be a miraculous young man with snow-white hair and jet-black eyes. A short story published in "Key Jack" Vol.01 by the same mangaka... - From Storm in Heaven

Four Oneshots compiled into one volume. Kohrogi "Kohrogi" means "cricket" Mitsurugi Kai is a wizard that must pass a test of character. He doubts himself due to his past. His test is to retrieve paper charms by himself. On his way, he meets Kohrogi Orine, a fledging singer who also doubts herself. This oneshot is their journey together to learn about themselves. Noiz dZi:s X-connection2001200

The setting of Devil Survivor 2 spans the whole country of Japan. It tells the story of Japanese high-school students who receive emails from a website foretelling their friend's deaths. Mysterious creatures invade the country, and the students enter a pact, enabling them to summon demons from their cell phones with a special Devil Summoning App.

When Darkness Comes"This school is dangerous." It is a land which is uninhabitable. It is a land where the dead cannot exit, and it is a land where they gather. There, an independent high school is built. It is a place where the living and the dead intermingle, and it is where Eunbi, who is given the fate of a psychic, is admitted into. "Don't be scared. No matter what happens, I'll definitely send you home, somehow." Eunbi listens to the stories of the dead and solves cases whilst wandering on the path of ghosts hidden in the school with Seonwoo, who she met by chance before entering the school. It's too late when Jamin High School's secret is revealed "Ah, I forgot to tell you. This is a two-story building. If you ever see a staircase leading to the third floor, don't ever go up."

A collection of short stories: 1. Irabayashi-san no Phantom Arm Irabayashi Fumi is a cute teenage girl and the ace of the school swimming team. One day, she unexpectedly joins the occult club. Isahaya learns her secret: she's trying desperately to rid herself of two invisible 'phantom arms.' Will he be able to help her? 2. Sunaboshi After the tragic, accidental death of his clubmate and crush, Hiori, Kyouta's astronomy club is abolished. One day, he wakes up to find that his broken binoculars have manifested a girl that looks just like Hiori... 3. Okurimono The brief story of Sano, a boy who dreamed of being an artist, and his first love Abe Kanako, who dreamed of being a performer. 4. Kotonoha When Hana was little, she used to tell all the boys she liked them. One day, a demon appeared and cursed her, telling her that any boy she confessed to would die. After the next boy she claimed to like died in an accident, Hana became terrified of dooming any other boys to death. Six years later, she finds a boy she actually wants to date, but can she do so without bringing down the curse? 5. Living Quarter Humanity has split into two forms: the winged people who live in the sky, and the ordinary humans who still live on Earth. Kae, a normal human, has a grudge against the winged people for a tragic occurrence in the past. However, Kae's mother is winged. Kae must decide whether to allow herself to become a winged person or essentially lose her mother.

Tezuka, poet Kodama Tanima, and reporter Rock visit Fossil Island, tended to by Gansaku, the elderly owner of the only inn on the island. On the night of their stay, they are visited by curious and fantastical dreams of all sorts relating to the rocks on the island. What worlds will these dreams bring them to?Also includes two shojo short serials:- **Robin-chan** (ロビンちゃん): Ruri is a girl who resides with a baron, longing for the return of her missing brother. One day, a young man named Robin comes by ship to the baron's mansion. This young man could very well be the key to finding her brother...- **The Maidens of Tatsugafuchi** (龍が淵の乙女, Tatsugafuchi no Otome): The tale of two sisters who disguise themselves as samurai in their search for the Munen no Tama, the crest of their family.---**Volume 73 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

What would be your first thought if someone killed your parents? Certainly REVENGE... That being the case for Yoshi, who is a thief that wanders from place to place searching to find his parent's murderer, that were killed in a bloody attack his village was under years ago. His only companions.. His instinct, his memories and a rose which was given by his father shortly before he died. Follow Yoshi as he searches for his parent's murderer full of hate and rage!

Because of a misunderstanding 8 years ago, Jung Da-ae and Lee Han-eol are mortal enemies. To make things worse, their siblings get married making these two in-laws! But then the bride and groom are killed in an unfortunate accident. In a moment of mourning and arguing in the middle of the road, Jung Da-ae and Lee Han-eol are hit by a truck, killed and transported back to when they were in high school! Is this their chance to fix everything?!