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

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

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

Happiness of the family >>>>>> World peace!? The curtain rises on another fantasy slice-of-life tale, brought to you by the “Hataraku Maou-sama!” team. ... more>>

On that day, an emergency family meeting was called to order at the residence of the Kenzaki family, an ordinary family living in Tokorozawa City. A blonde beauty named Dianaze Krone, Diana for short, had appeared from a different world, in the living room of the Kenzaki family. “I, an envoy, have come to summon the Hero of Salvation, Kenzaki Hideo.”

Wait, Hideo is my dad! To think such a game-like situation would fall upon me, Kenzaki Yasuo, an ordinary high school student.

My father is a hero, and he saved a different world in his younger days!? There’s no way I can believe that this ordinary, middle-aged father of mine is a “Hero.” Diana looks at me, “The Son of the Hero” with a gaze filled with longing. My sister who saw that looks at me with a cold gaze… Before bringing back peace to the other world, the peace of our family is in big trouble! What is going to happen to my peaceful everyday life!? <<less

Academy City stands at the top of the science side, but there is another side - the magic side. Let us take a peek at the work of the nuns who belong to that side.... more>>

From holding mass to proselytizing and even cleaning up after magical combat!? Agnese Sanctis's group has joined the Anglican Church and they have been given some "odd jobs" to complete by a priest with long red hair.

"We should do this first. Someone really needs to deal with it."
"I don't like the sound of this. I really, really don't like the sound of it."
"B-but they'll get mad if we don't do it. We are basically freeloaders here, so we need to do what work they give us."

Go, Agnese and friends. Show off your skills and secure yourself a home as freeloaders! <<less

Born with a scary face Sakamoto Akizuki has always been feared in his school, however one night he witnesses a girl's death.... more>>

He is faced with a choice where he is asked a question by a mysterious person, "for half of your life span will you revive her?" After following through with his decision the girl is brought back to life and now begins the romantic comedy between Akizuki and the girl Yumesaki. <<less

Welcome, Kamijou Touma-kun, to the colorful underground!... more>>

Kamijou Touma meets two girls in Academy City’s back alleys.

One is Mitsuari Ayu, a lady of Tokiwadai Middle School with the Metal Stinger power to control people’s minds. The other is Kumokawa Seria, a mysterious genius high school girl who can control people’s minds without any power.

Kamijou is at the mercy of those girls, but those peaceful times do not last long.

That kind time is torn apart by a gigantic creature that towers over them: a dragon. Who is the Biohacker who created it, controls it, and freely gives it the power to fight?

Why is that giant creature pursuing Mitsuari Ayu? Kamijou Touma enters Academy City’s deep darkness to protect the girls.

It all happened one year ago.

It is the summer of Kamijou Touma’s third year of middle school. This is an untold story different from the time he spent with Shokuhou Misaki. Kamijou Touma’s starting point begins here. <<less

Hosono Akira loves the novel "14 Years Old" and its protagonist Tokiko.
On the day he enters high school, a girl named Hiiragi Tokiko appears,... more>> and she's just like Tokiko.
This is the story about the impossible meeting between the Reader and the Protagonist. <<less

The Third World War has been ended by the efforts of Kamijou Touma. With that, he vanished. With the Magic Side regrouping, the Sabbath for their followers has arrived.... more>>

In the headquarters of the Science Side, Academy City's strongest Level 5 Esper Accelerator has washed his hands off the "Darkness." Along with Last Order and Misaka Worst, his days pass by peacefully with no sign of GROUP.

Hamazura Shiage has formed a new ITEM with Kinuhata, Takitsubo and Mugino. Peace has come to the hands of the alumni who have "graduated" from Academy's Dark Side at last... at least until a new evil "first year student" appears before them.

--- This is a follow up to the popular Toaru Majutsu no Index light novel series, where Kamachi-Sensei has promised to deliver new premises and give a totally new flavor to the fights and plot developments <<less

Summoning ceremonies can freely call forth even "those which lurk in the depths beyond the gods". One boy has top-level abilities even among the cutting-edge summoners who can use those ceremonies. He is Alice (with) Rabbit aka Shiroyama Kyousuke. But this strongest boy summoner has a single fatal weakness. Certain "cursed words" spoken by girls: "Help me."... more>>

When Kyousuke hears those words from Meinokawa Higan, a girl brought to the verge of death, he throws himself into a city where three great summoner forces clash! <<less

A massive underground labyrinth awaits in an alternate world of swords and magic. With a game-like system much more familiar than spells and magic circles, Beatrice has managed her magic and risen to the position of “strongest”, but she still has her worries.... more>>

"Bghohhh!! Bshrrrr…mumble mumble…"

"B-Boo Boo! Stop! Stooooooop!! I’ll…I’ll be crushed!? I-is my, ah, love being tested!?"

Who is the legendary man named Boo Boo who, just by taking a nap, can overpower the Level Cap Holy Swordswoman? A thousand meter dragons and a proud elf girl will also show up, so what exactly is going to happen with these residents of another world!? <<less

What was left for the boy, was just the girl. And what the girl chose, was just the boy.... more>>

Human siblings living in a remote village, elven siblings living deep in the forest. The peace of theirs, who should not have been friends, should have continued forever. However, when the elves suddenly started an invasion on the human world, the feelings of the four were torn apart and they took different paths. Eventually the human boy Imina, and the elf girl Ellis, stood on the battlefield. The sword he holds is crimson. The same colour that had flowed on it, and will flow on it from then onwards…

The sharp, blood-coloured dark fantasy begins here! <<less

The God Community Kitchen “Vahalla Kitchen” is always busy during dinner hour. My name is Sei, as a pig that has the ability to talk, I was ordered by Odin to help out as a “MEAL” !... more>>

I know that I have the mystery ability to revive once per day but isn’t it horrible for me to be a meal everyday? The reason why I'm still staying here is because of the goddess Brynhildr who is not that bad.
Ee… why is the number 2 of the god community, Loki, here?
The god community is in trouble and want my help?
But I’m just a boar~~ <<less

Magic.... more>>

It is a product of neither legends nor fairy tales, but instead has become a technology of reality since a time unknown to people.

Supernatural power became a technology systematized through magic, while magic became a technical skill. A “Supernatural Power User” became a “Magic Technician”.

Magic Technicians (in short, Magicians) are nurtured through Magic High Schools and Universities.

This is a story about:

A defective elder brother and low achiever.

A perfect, flawless younger sister and high achiever.

After both siblings entered a Magic High School,

The stage of daily turbulence was unveiled —. <<less

Side story of Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon bundled with the first press release of the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th Blu-ray volumes of both seasons of anime.... more>>

This side story follows Asama, Kimi and Mitotsudaira aboard Musashi one year before the beginning of the main story, as Asama is considering to create a music band together with her two friends for the next festival in Aki, a territory under the governance of K.P.A. Italia. <<less

The Principality of Atall lies between two great powers: the Kingdom of Allion to the west, and the Holy Dytiann Alliance to the east. Leo Attiel, the second-born prince, was sent to Allion as little more than a hostage, where he studied and trained in the military arts under a frontier general. And now, the times have reached a turning point. ... more>>

Relations between Allion and Conscon Temple, a neutral land adjoining Atall, have worsened. Percy, sent from Atall as reinforcement; Camus, a warrior monk; and Kuon, a mercenary from a remote region, join forces to resist the looming threat of Allion’s army.

At the centre of the fighting, the three of them and Leo are about to have their fated encounter. <<less

Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The strongest killers from Hakata arrive in the city of Ikebukuro where unique individuals gather!... more>>

Zenji Banba and his partner Xianming Lin come to visit Tokyo City to see a baseball game when an unfortunate predicament leaves them with none of their possessions and money. Needing to make quick money, they take the request to hunt down a bounty hunter. Along their adventure in the ward of Ikebukuro they encounter the local residents, from the normal average high schooler or rowdy bounty hunters to the city legends that are the mischievous informant from Shinjuku and a super-human man in a bartender uniform. <<less

I’m a high school student who became an author after debuting at Dengeki Bunko. After taking a year of hiatus from school to write my work, I transferred out to another high school to study, and met a girl called Eri Nitadori in school, a rookie voice actress cast as a character in the anime adaptation of my work.... more>>

In school, we treat our professions as a secret. However, Nitadori’s very popular in class, and I’m a loner…the only chance we get to talk to each other is when we take the Limited Express train together every Thursday, seated side by side as we head off for an anime, After Recording.

To improve her skills, she asked me questions regarding the profession. While I was answering the questions regarding the process–how did it end up like this.

This is what I last remembered before I lost consciousness, and the story of my near-death experience. <<less

Durarara!! spin-off series that takes place after the original, starring Orihara Izaya as the main character.... more>>

An informant appeared in the suburban city. He simply cruises for information, doing nothing but giving people a push on the back.

[Geez, human observation (rehabilitation) can really be a pain]
He is an informant. This is not to exaggerate – he is but one man. Setting aside the fact of whether or not you should truely call being an informant an occupation, he certainly has the power to obtain a great deal of information.

He is by no means anything like a hero, nor can it be said that he is a villain.

Nor is he nothing.

He is only true.

He is eternally obedient only to his own desire’s.

[Humans]
He is determined to continue loving the good and the bad of the masses that are included in this world.

He simply just loves humans.

Because even if the result of his love causes his humans to become broken, the informant can still love these broken humans equally. <<less

The countries of Mephius and Garbera have been waging a war for ten years and are trying to put an end to this long fight... more>> through a political marriage between the two royal families. Orba, who was driven from his home because of the war and was forced to become a gladiator, looks exactly like the crown prince of Mephius, and it has been decided he will be substituting him during the wedding ceremony. On the other hand, Vileena, the princess of Garbera, has secretly decided to ensnare the crown prince for her own country’s interests. <<less

“I’ll protect you with my magic.”... more>>

The person who spoke those cryptic words to me was none other than our school’s preeminent beauty, Miki Kouzuki. When I started going out with her, the world surrounding me suddenly began moving.

“Ahh… I wanna kill someone.”

“Chains? I’m not sure I see any chains to speak of…”

My delinquent best friend, our straight-laced class representative, not to mention me and Miki… As we all start to break, the place we arrived at was—

Note: Originally released in 2005 without the subtitle, the author rewrote and re-released the novel in 2016 with new illustrations by Yoshitoshi Abe. <<less