The setting is a rural city in which a kidnapping and a series of mu*ders are happening simultaneously, where there was also a kidnapping eight... more>> years ago. The victims, the compulsive liar "Mi-kun" (the narrator), and "Ma-chan" (Misono Mayu) reunite and start living together, despite the fact that the kidnapped children were in Mayu's apartment... <<less

Science and magic exist side by side in this world.... more>>

This is the peak of the science side with a curriculum for espers, Academy City. In this city where 80% of the population are students, the season has finally come when all residents are excited and fidgety!

It's Christmas Eve.

Amidst the city showing a cheerful hustle and bustle, ordinary boy who can’t keep up with school, Kamijou Touma, also doesn’t intend to miss this event! He was hard at work in his supplementary lessons...

A backward glance from the default misfortune-prone bastard, the silver-haired sister freeloading in his dormitory, Index, in the heart pounding scene different from the usual, activates a new gluton skill!? While Kamijou tries to desperately stop that, Misaka Mikoto taken in by the Christmas Eve atmosphere appears before him. <<less

Invaders from the Crimson Realm have descended upon Earth looking for something called the Power of Existence. Whoever possesses this power will control the very... more>> fabric of existence. To the rescue comes an otherworldly young girl with fire in her eyes. She may be cute and petite, but she's endowed with enough preternatural strength to save the entire universe. Plus, she's got a really big sword! <<less

Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon chronicles the story of a futuristic civilization returned to Earth after constant warfare hindered them from traveling beyond the post-Apocalyptic Earth. At this stage, a small archipelago called the Divine States were the only hospitable land on Earth. In order to regain the space-faring technology they had lost after many years of war, they decided to recreate history with a book called the Testament as a guide.... more>>

It is the year 1648 in the Testament Era. Toori Aoi, Chancellor and Student Council President of the only academy on the airborne city-ship Musashi, faces the ten-year anniversary of the death of his childhood friend Horizon Ariadust in an accident. As he prepares to celebrate the occasion by proposing to P-01s (an automaton who looks exactly like Horizon) he discovers that his suspicion about P-01s’ appearance actually has a basis in truth; P-01s is in fact Horizon Ariadust, reborn into a robotic body. In addition to this, Horizon’s emotions had been stripped away and are now stored in eight powerful weapons called the Mortal Sin Armaments; which are now in the possession of key people in various established countries in the Divine States.

To retrieve the emotions of Horizon Ariadust, Toori Aoi along with his friends and allies begins a crusade against different obstacles as key events in history are recreated in a futuristic manner. <<less

One night, Nakazaki Yuuya, a self-proclaimed worrywart and coward, adventures the school at night because he had forgotten his phone, only to be spooked by a spirit called Tenko. Unable to comprehend what was even happening, Yuuya could only listen to the spirit’s words as she floated above him.... more>>

“Congratulations. From this moment onward, you are now one of us—One of this school’s Seven Mysteries.”

With that as the starting point, Yuuya would rely on the powers of the other Seven Mysteries to solve various incidents happening at the school, until eventually, his fate intertwines with a girl from his class— <<less

Our naive protagonist proposed to a female character in an online game, only to find out that this player is actually a guy. Traumatized by... more>> that, he decided to never trust a girl online, but now, two years later, a female player is proposing to him. What will happen? <<less

Hosono Akira loves the novel “14 Years Old” and its protagonist Tokiko.... more>>

On the day he enters high school, a girl named Hiiragi Tokiko appears, and she’s just like Tokiko.

This is the story about the impossible meeting between the Reader and the Protagonist. <<less

What would you do, if a girl you're interested would confess to you? On top of it, it wouldn't be just one girl. A cool... more>> upperclassman adored by the whole school. And your cheerful, energetic childhood friend. I bet you would be over the moon. Thing is, what if there was an unexpected problem about the contents of that confession? <<less

Shinobu Otaki and Shizuno Mori, who vowed to each other for the future when they were young, became separated.... more>>

Even though he has been in high school for the first time in a long time, he gets into a fight because of the discrepancy in the “promises” he remembers.

Insomnia due to an unfamiliar new life. Disappointing reunion. The worst start for them.

But – by chance, they realize that they can sleep if they sleep together. After that, in the school infirmary, in the Shinobi room, in Shizuno’s house. I was confused by each other who grew up differently from those days, and made a “sleeping rule” for only two people ….

This is a story of two childhood friends who are frustrated, frustrated, sweet and sour, but warm … they can’t be honest.

The story of them sleeping together and gradually regaining their former distance. <<less

The unattainable flower is made up of effort and lies.... more>>

Although having many friends but no close ones, and being average in sports and studies—I, Hanashiro Natsuhiko, a self-proclaimed ‘high school student who does not pretend’, was brought to the student council room because I noticed that the student council president, Takashiro Yui, might not be wearing underwear!

The ace of the athletic club, Hiyo Ichinose, the naturally talented and older vice-president, Alice Saito, and the silent yet intelligent Futaba Tsubaki… There, in the illustrious student council of the Fumimyo High School, I witnessed their “hidden truths.”

“Only eight months left until graduation, Hanashiro-san, you should help too!”

“Eh! So you really aren’t wearing any!!?”

Grades, friendships, prestige—all for the ‘perfect high school life.’

They suppress their individuality behind that dazzling youth and drag me into their student council activities!?

Behind the enviable and joyful youth, there might be hidden efforts and lies—

The secret times spent with these perfect (?), girls, a disguised campus romantic comedy, begins! <<less

9 p.m., 1 meter.... more>>

That is the secret time and distance between me and the goddess. Yes, the goddess lives next door to me.

“Asahi-kun, why do I like you?”

Kanako Himi, a perfect girl, asked sweetly on the balcony. I shouldn’t get involved with the boring me for the rest of my life.

But it started when I moved next door and when she said she liked me.

Irreplaceable days of gathering precious time with overly cute seniors.

In the world above the secret veranda near and far, there is only my senior goddess and I know in this world. <<less

Destination is a state of mind. A tale of a person and a bike and the road ahead. Kino wanders around the world on the back of Hermes - an unusual, talking, anthropomorphic motorcycle - only staying in each country for three days.... more>>

During their adventures, they find happiness, sadness, pain, decadence, violence, beauty, and wisdom. But through it all, they never lose their sense of freedom. They discover that because of the world's imperfections, it is actually a thing of beauty. "The world is not beautiful, therefore it is." <<less

A parody of Kino no Tabi starring Kino as a magical schoolgirl with her talking cell phone Hermes.

Don'cha ever think that this thing we call the world is just so wicked? We're all just trying to live our lives, but you just never know when you'll have the rug pulled out from under you, ya know?... more>>

I am Embryo. I exist to break the shell within the human heart. Whether they like it or not, whomever touches me has their excess potential dragged outta them. The result? Disaster... The disaster happening right this second is an invitation to the rematch between "The Strongest" and "Inazuma." Now is the time for the conclusion to their duel of fates. The city will shake, roaring flames will rise--and then, this wicked Boogiepop guy has the nerve to interfere with destiny...

I wonder what awaits at the end of this life and death struggle--with this strange embryo at the center of it all—whether that end be hell, the future, or even— <<less

It is said that an egg exists deep within the heart of a single person. This egg, raised while storing someone with no ostensible appearance,... more>> is always waiting, day after day, for the moment that someone is born from within its shell. When that shell breaks, possibility that emerges might even stave off myself, Boogiepop, and crush the world. ......And so, the destiny revealed by this egg will, at this point, bring about a single confrontation between one who is already the strongest of his kind, and another who, following this, will shatter that shell. However, the countdown to this fate will steadily tick away until the moment these two meet. It seems as if many will be entangled within this approaching, unavoidable clash for the sake of two individuals, a pinnacle of strength and he who flashes like lightning, as each of them seek their own single way of life. -- Now marks the beginning of the first act to this life or death struggle between those manipulated by unseen thread, all wrapped in the enigma of the Embryo. <<less

Year 526 of the Liturgical Calendar.... more>>

The world knew that witches existed, and that they practiced the notorious art of sorcery.

Nevertheless, the world did not know anything about the study of magic.

Our story follows a half-man, half-beast mercenary; humans mockingly call his kind the “fallen beasts”.

He always dreamt of becoming a human, but one day, he met a witch who would change his life forever.

“Do you desire a human form? Then be my escort, mercenary!”

The witch introduced herself as “Zero”, and explained that she was searching for a one-of-a-kind magical tome that bandits had stolen from her lair. Entitled “The Book of Zero”, the grimoire supposedly contained valuable magical knowledge that could be used to effortlessly bring the world to its knees.

Thus, in order to realize his dream of becoming a human, the mercenary must accompany Zero on her journey—despite her being one of the witches he so loathed.

This is the story of a haughty sorceress and a kindhearted beast. <<less

After the world was recreated countless times, a world that would not be destroyed was created. This marked the beginning of the City era.... more>>

From Berlin to Detroit, this series tells the stories of the unique cities that came to be in that world.

It was Kawakami's debut series and it takes place in the final era of Kawakami's light novels, which include Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon and Owari no Chronicle. <<less

The second floor of the gym – this was where we always met. It was class time, but of course, there weren’t any classes going on in a place like this.... more>>

This was where Shimamura and I became friends. We hung out here – talking about TV shows and cooking, playing some ping pong….This is where we fostered our friendship.

Keeping my head propped against the wall, I let out a small sigh.

What was this feeling? Yesterday, I’d dreamt of me and Shimamura kissing.

Not that I’m like that. I’m sure Shimamura isn’t either. It’s not even something worth repeating myself about, but really, it’s not like that.

It’s just that when she hears the word “friend”, I want her to think of me first. That’s all. <<less

In the end, war couldn't be extinguished. But, there was a transformation. Even in the heart of a worthless accomplice in mu*der who was indifferently continuing his task, there was a transformation. The massive weapon "Object".... more>>

This was a weapon that changed the whole definition of war. An exchange student named Quenser, who was dispatched to the battlefield, met at the base a girl with a strange aura. The girl, dubbed "Elite", is the pilot of "Object". The near future. This diminutive boy had come to take on the role of standing up against the strongest weapon "Object" for the sake of the girl. This was the motive for their first meeting. <<less

In our world there are objects that go by the name of “Relics”. Not antiques or items of classical art, but mysterious things like a stone that brings luck, a doll whose hair grows night after night, or a mirror that shows your future appearance.... more>>

The world is big and so there happens to be a shop that offers such suspicious items — the Tsukumodo Antique Shop (FAKE). But as the name suggests, only fakes can be found there. To make matters worse, the shop assistant is a girl whose attendance couldn’t be blunter, so the store hardly has any customers at all. However, from time to time a real Relic appears and makes things interesting.

Very well, now let us talk about those who have obtained one of these mysterious items. <<less

Takuma, a first-year high school boy who is overly delusional, decides to make a contract with a newbie succubus who is also a third-year middle... more>> school girl, named Meia! Meia can't live without eating at Takuma's fantasies like any other of her kind, but to his surprise, even though she is a succubus, she hates anything ecchi~! (Sex-related stuffs~). She wants him to dream of “Hyaan~ Hyuu~”, but she doesn't want him to do so in real life! And so~, Takuma is pushed(-played) around at the whims of this demon throughout the day. Amidst of all this, hunters from all over the world come to claim Meia, who had at last awakened as a demon. The two of them start cooperating with each other by one: providing delusions and the other: feasting on them; trying to fight them off! And so~, A sweet school romantic comedy about a half-ripe demon and a delusional boy! Begins~ <<less

In the year 2022, gamers rejoice as Sword Art Online-a VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) like no other-opens its virtual doors, allowing players to take full advantage of the ultimate in gaming technology: NerveGear, a system that allows users to completely immerse themselves in the game world by manipulating their brain waves to create a wholly realistic gaming experience. ... more>>

But when the game goes live, the elation of the players quickly turns to horror as they discover that, for all its amazing features, SAO is missing one of the most basic functions of any MMORPG-a log-out button.

Now trapped in the virtual world of Aincrad, their bodies held captive by NerveGear in the real world, users are issued a chilling ultimatum: conquer all one hundred floors of Aincrad to regain your freedom. But in the warped world of SAO, “game over” means certain death-both virtual and real… <<less

The mighty Katjvarna Empire is currently embroiled in a war with the neighboring Kiorka Republic.... more>>

Within an unspecified corner of this empire, a certain young man was reluctantly preparing to take the High Grade Military Officer Exam owing to mysterious circumstances. His name is Ikta.

As a man, Ikta abhors war, is slothful by nature, and worships the female form.

At the time, no one could have possibly predicted that a person like him would become a military figure worthy of being called a legendary general......

The young Ikta, armed with his superb talents as a soldier, struggles to survive in a world ravaged by war. This tale will recount his tumultuous life up until this point, as the curtains are drawn for a spectacular chronicle of fantastical warfare! <<less

Youtarou is a high school freshman, who, for a long time, believed himself to be an only child. However, after his only relative dies, he... more>> is taken into a family, and suddenly discovers that he is now the brother of 19 sisters, ranging from the eldest who is 18 years old, all the way to the youngest, who is 0 years old! <<less

One month after Akihiko Kayaba’s game of death began, the death toll continues to rise, two thousand players having already lost their lives to the... more>> ultra-difficult VRMMO world of Sword Art Online. On the day of the strategy meeting to plan out the first-floor boss battle, Kirito, a solo player who vows to fight alone to get stronger, runs into a rare, high-level female player. She gracefully dispatches powerful monsters with a single rapier that flashes like a shooting star in the night…This volume contains three stories, including “Aria of a Starless Night,” which details how Kirito came to be called the Black Swordsman, and “Rondo of a Fragile Blade,” the tragic tale of a young blacksmith that takes place before the second-floor boss fight. <<less