A face-less female ghost wearing a mini-skirt is known to roam around at night in this city. Kalin Nanase is the ghost of a celebrity... more>> who died an unnatural death. A detective named Saki Yumihara encounters the ghost of Kalin and is saved by a girl named Kotoko Iwanaga. Kotoko was kidnapped by ghosts when she was a little girl and has ever since served as a mediator between people and ghosts. Kotoko also happened to be dating Saki’s ex-boyfriend Kurou Sakuragawa. Kotoko and Saki work together to solve Kalin’s case. <<less

Matsuoka is hooked on wearing his ex-girlfriend’s clothes and going for nighttime walks into town, feeling the pleasure of being stared at by men wherever he goes. One night, after he is assaulted by a man during a one-off encounter, he is saved by Hirosue, a nondescript senior worker from his company. Drawn to Hirosue’s innocent and pure love, Matsuoka continues to meet with Hirosue, all the while dressed as a woman, until Hirosue finally confesses to him. Narise Konohara’s pinnacle of achievement portrays the pain and beauty of unrequited love and has also been adapted to a theatrical play.... more>>

Contains 2 short stories (published in earlier editions) “Of Tenderness” (Itoshii koto) and “Of Love” (Aisuru koto). <<less

“When we grow up, the three of us will find the mu*derer and take revenge.”... more>>

Fourteen years later, the three siblings of Ariake, a western-style restaurant whose parents were mu*dered when they were young, are now adults and living off marriage fraud. Their biggest target is the son of the owner of the restaurant “Togami Restaurant”. However, the specialty of the restaurant tasted just like the nostalgic “Ariake.”

“This is our father’s hashed beef rice–”

Fourteen years later, the three siblings, who believe only in each other and live in hostility toward the world, have their first and last chance to find out who killed their parents. The three of them had planned their revenge to perfection, but their biggest miscalculation is that they have lost sight of their sister who fell in love with him. The shocking truth that will bring tears to your eyes. <<less

The story takes place in approximately the year 3000, when humankind arrived at the peak of its civilization, but is losing it’s will to keep... more>> living. It follows a girl, called “princess” by those around her, living on a small island with a fifty person colony and a shinning coral reef. She is a descendent of the Moon people, and it focuses upon how her ancestors supposedly came to Earth. <<less

A teacher volunteers to help teach an elementary school which has been heavily impacted by 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

“If we continue karuta, we’ll definitely meet again.” With that promise to the distant Arata in their hearts, Chihaya and Taichi enter middle school. Chihaya tries to find friends to play karuta with her, but her effort is fruitless. Taichi realises his limits at Kaimeisei Middle School, where only prodigies gather, and loses his fervour for karuta. The distance between Chihaya and Taichi slowly grows…... more>>

A prequel to the manga series of the same name. <<less

Suoh Mikoto, leader of “Homra”, was strengthening his clan in Shizume Town. Munakata Reisi, the Blue King just enthroned, immediately reorganized “Scepter 4” and recovered... more>> order. When two opposite men meet, the conflict was inevitable! <<less

"Overkilled Red" Aikawa Jun. The story of "Humanity's Strongest Contractor" is now being told.

Yuto is in love with a girl called Asahina Hinata AKA “The Sunflower Goddess”. Asahina Hinata is very popular among the students and teachers as... more>> well. When Yuto found out that his first love Hinata is her half-sister , he thought that he will be broken hearted. But instead, somehow Yuto and Hinata started living together! Since Yuto and Hinata started living together, Yuto’s childhood friend, Tsukino Saya AKA “The Angel of The Moon” became really sweet to Yuto. So then, a romantic comedy with these two girls begins! <<less

A series depicting the battles of the third ranked family among the "Killing Names," the Zerozaki Family.

Most volumes are relatively disconnected, each using a different narrator with only a few recurring characters.

For high-schooler Yoko Nakajima, life has been fairly ordinary–that is until Keiki, a young man with golden hair, tells Yoko they must return to their kingdom. Once confronted by this mysterious being and whisked away to an unearthly realm, Yoko is left with only a magical sword; a gem; and a million questions about her destiny, the world she’s trapped in, and the world she desperately wants to return to.... more>>

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Books in the Twelve Kingdoms series with the kingdom covered in parenthesis and volumes numbering based on re-release edition:

Arc 1: Tsuki no Kage, Kage no Umi – Volume 1-2

(Kei Kingdom)

Arc 2: Kaze no Umi, Meikyū no Kishi – Volume 3

(Tai Kingdom)

Arc 3: Higashi no Watatsumi, Nishi no Sōkai – Volume 4

(En Kingdom)

Arc 4: Kaze no Banri, Reimei no Sora – Volume 5-6

(Kei Kingdom)

Arc 5: Tonan no Tsubasa – Volume 7

(Kyou Kingdom)

Arc Extra : Mashou no Ko (Demon Child) – Volume 0

(Taiki Story in Modern World)

Arc 6: Tasogare no Kishi, Akatsuki no Sora – Volume 8

(Tai & Kei Kingdoms)

Arc 7: Kasho no Yume – Volume 9

(Anthology: Tai, Hou, Kei, Sai & Sou Kingdoms)

Arc 8: Hisho no Tori – Volume 10

(Anthology: Kei, Ryu, and other Kingdoms)

Arc 9: Hakugin no Oka, Kuro no Tsuki – Volume 11-14

(Tai Kingdom) <<less

“Exile” and you’re weakened!? A “do-over” fantasy of a failed party!... more>>

“Stardust”, an upstart party, in order to aim higher goal,They decided to expel Est, the only “burden” among the party members.

But as a consequence, the entire party is weakened While Est himself is awakened!

In this “Serves You Right!” situation, a swordsman with zero motivation and pride rises to the occasion!

This is a story revolves on the “Aftermath” of the “Side that Banished Him”. <<less

In current day Japan, Tokio…the lamp of the imperial capital――... more>>

Before an interviewer from America, the young goddess Amaterasu speaks.

“Well then, let us talk of him.”

Our tale takes place in ancient Japan, during the dark ages of the 4th century――

It is an age where mysteries and visions have yet to be composed into legends.

This is the tale of the first Samurai, who began the foundation of this country.

The invasion of Yamatai, gods from foreign lands, strange spirits and people living at the fringes of imperial rule.

Mahito and Toyo.

The meeting between a boy who was only human, and a girl who was a powerless god would renew an ancient vow.

A new creation-style fantasy tale mixing past and present, spun by Tsubaki Himanatsu, author of the animated popular series “Clockwork Planet”. <<less

Having become overwhelming strong, a mage was bored with his life and decided to reincarnate in another era about 1000 years later.... more>>

But after reincarnation, the mage now known as Kurt saw a world where magic had declined, and the mages of the era are overall much weaker than those of 1000 years ago.

It also seems that Kurt is being look down upon for his Gold Magic as it is called defective magic power in this era.

In order to investigate the mysterious decline of magic in this era, Kurt enrolled into the Magic Academy at the Royal Capital and showed his extraordinary talent where he would become unparalleled in this second life of his too!? <<less

Twenty years ago, humanity suddenly acquired a new power.... more>>

Ten years ago, that power went out of control, and the “Another ー” monsters were born.

And the people who deal with these monsters are called “subjugators.” One of the subjugators, Haruchika Yorikawa, who is ranked first in the Sapporo area, uses an ability called 【Lazy clown】.

A girl named Supika Maigami comes from Tokyo to study with him.

She was the lowest in the ranking order, a drop out if you will.

Haruchika is partnered with her. The top of the ranking order and a dropout.

This strange partnership soon turns into a solid bond…….!?

“I don’t care about the future. As long as we’re together now, I’m happy.”

They have it all—a coming-of-age story between a boy and a girl with a lack of abilities! <<less

Doremi Harukaze is in her 1st year of high school now! Doremi is very excited to meet her friends from elementary school, but Onpu Segawa... more>> is nowhere to be seen… While on the road back, memories come flooding back, but why is the MAHO Dou still standing!? <<less

Due to a particular incident, High school student -Sumihara Tsuguto- ended his life with hatred and regret.... more>>

He was supposed to die but when he awoke to his senses, he found himself in a mysterious cave.

The lack of modern civilization. A mountain range that looked like thorns piercing the sky.

A place clearly different from Earth, An encounter with a little girl, Becoming aware of a strange energy dwelling in his eyes. Now starts Tsuguto story–This is a different world adventure woven by a boy with a bad look and a little girl holding a shovel. <<less

The war that raged between the Church and the Witches for five centuries finally ended in peace but a few short years ago. However, nestled in the shadowy places of the world, the embers of that age old conflict still smolder.... more>>

Attending the Royal Academy of Magic of the Kingdom of Wenias is a struggling student named Sable, who has no memories of his time before being enrolled. At the command of Headmaster Albus, he left the Kingdom to travel to the southern reaches of the continent, where anti-magic insurgents are still a force to be reckoned with, as part of a special training regimen. Accompanying him are a party of individuals strong in both ability and personality; there's the one known as the Witch of the Dawn, Roux Cristasse, who seeks the forbidden knowledge of primeval magic in the 'Grimoire of Zero,' the genius girl Holtz, as well as the school's sole beast, Kudd.

Just what truth shall they uncover in their journey to the south...? <<less

Mikaela Hyakuya hears a rumor about a noble vampire who will take a human's blood and give them food or other items in exchange. And so, he meets Ferid Bathory.... more>>

In the meantime, Crowley Eusford recalls his human life when he participated in the Crusades of the 13th century and later began teaching swordsmanship. A blood-sucking serial mu*derer preys on the prostit**es of his town, and he and encounters an eccentric wealthy noble named Ferid Bathory while working on the case. <<less

A small dungeon is fine. And yet I create a massive and powerful dungeon.... more>>

Chrono is an ordinary demon attending a dungeon creation class at the demon lord’s academy. Upon hitting 20 year’s old, Demonic Beings are encouraged to attend the academy and live there while perfecting the art of creating dungeons.

Chrono thinks that creating a small dungeon would be sufficient, however, what emerged was an extremely massive dungeon with hundreds of layers. Moreover, the level of the dungeon exceeded the dungeon created by the legendary demon king by a large margin.

「A small dungeon is all that I ask of….!」

Chrono who was looking for an ordinary and comfortable life quickly became the focus of attention of many and quickly rise up within the demonic society. It won’t take long until he was hailed a hero. <<less

When I confessed my feelings to Sayahara Kiki, a classmate I dearly yearned for, she answered, "...I’m glad that you feel that way about me.... more>> Thank you very much. But I... can't go out with someone who has a face like a potato. I’m sorry.” I was so shocked that I thought I was going to vomit. I went to sleep with a broken heart, but when I woke up the next day... it turned out to be today again! Apparently, if you don't capture her heart, tomorrow will never come...! <<less

A great detective who appears out of nowhere and solves cases with brilliant deductions. Kirinomiya Saika, who acts like this, is my senior. She's the... more>> daughter of a conglomerate, not someone that an ordinary student like me can approach, but for some reason I'm being made her assistant. As I’m dragged along to crime scenes, a real mu*der case finally occurs.
"The mystery that wanders in the depths of darkness, I will expose it to the light of day.”
No matter how much my senpai shows off her deductions, she cannot solve the mystery. <<less