At Hyakkaou Private Academy, the offspring of prominent businessmen and politicians attend a specialized institution where gaming skills and social perception take precedence over scholastic achievement. When the sun sets, certain areas on campus transform into gambling havens governed by the student council, where betting high promotes ranking advancement and financial gain. Ryouta Suzui finds himself classified as a "house pet", a position reserved for the one hundred lowest-ranking students relegated to serving their higher-status peers. His fate transforms as Yumeko Jabami, a new and enigmatic arrival, enrolls. Defying Ryouta's cautionary words, Yumeko rapidly immerses herself in gaming endeavors, challenging some of the school's most influential players. Her victories garner unwanted focus from the student council who interfere in her affairs. Despite Ryouta's best endeavours to shield Yumeko from harm, it becomes apparent that Hyakkaou is a suitable environment for her as a compulsive gambler.
Despite being a newcomer to Hinamizawa, Keiichi Maebara has already bonded with a tightknit group of friends that includes Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Mion Sonozaki, and Rena Ryuuguu. Their after-school club is a happy haven of games and laughter, yet behind the smiles lie hidden sorrows and painful secrets. Curiously, these unsettling events seem eerily familiar. As one astute observer watches in anticipation, they are determined to intervene and avert the tragic outcome they foresee. As preparations for the annual Cotton Drifting Festival gather momentum, a sense of unease gnaws at them. It becomes increasingly apparent that someone within their ranks is manipulating events to ensure a disaster unfolds.
The Abyss, a horrifying world inhabited by monstrous creatures called Chains, resembles a broken toy box. Many believe it to be a mere legend used to frighten misbehaving children. Oz Vessalius, the playful and cheerful heir to the Vessalius family, is among those who believed the tales until the Baskerville Clan condemns him to the Abyss during his coming-of-age ceremony for a crime he did not commit nor remember. To escape, Oz strikes a pact with Alice, an extraordinary Chain who can manifest as human. However, his journey back home is fraught with ceaseless despair as he and his comrades unravel the mysteries of his wrongdoing, the Abyss, and a hundred-year-old tragedy. They are confronted by the Baskervilles and vengeful spirits from the past. The volume also includes a one-shot story called Pandora Hearts (Pilot).
Working in collaboration, a detective and a medium team up to restrain the malevolent ghost of a murderer.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Criminal Investigation Unit has welcomed its latest recruit, Sakon Futatsuki, who works alongside his older brother Ukon. Together, they solve a wide range of criminal cases while upholding their values and principles. However, Sakon's colleague, Risa Aioi, has her own unique and unconventional approach to capturing criminals. Her infatuation with offenders often leads her to stalk and pursue them relentlessly until they surrender. Despite her impressive track record, Sakon is disturbed by Aioi's dubious tactics, and he attempts to convince her to adopt a more ethical and standard approach to detective work. As he discovers more about her dark past, however, he becomes hesitant to confront her. On the other hand, Aioi recognizes the need to regulate her impulses, particularly as she longs to capture a particular criminal. As Sakon worries about Aioi's safety, he realizes that fighting "poison with poison" is his only recourse. In a supplemental one-shot, "Shinobi Shinobazu," the duo encounter a sinister shinobi threatening the safety of the city.
Sakaki has just been transferred to the 3rd Sector of the "S City Crisis Management Bureau," where he decides to team up with his old buddy Kunugi to conduct a survey of the sector... Uh... What's this about an investigative agency for life-threatening paranormal events!! The thrilling, spine-chilling, and sometimes heart-stopping adventures of a pair of supernatural detectives!
Since childhood, Anís Yamamoto has donned a chic black choker with a silver rose which, unbeknownst to her, is a talisman gifted by her father. However, now that she's a freshman at Shoubi Academy, she considers the adornment more of a burden than a charm. Despite her countless attempts, she is unable to disengage it from her neck, drawing unwanted attention from her peers. One fateful day, a bat-like creature collides with Anís, thrusting an exquisite red rose card into her possession whilst also causing her choker to disappear. Knowing that removing her choker has severe consequences, Anís frantically searches for it. In the process, she uncovers her true identity as the Rose Princess, responsible for presiding over the four Rose Knights; Kaede Higa, the Red Rose with offensive capabilities, Mitsuru Tenjou, the White Rose with defensive abilities, Seiran Asagi, the Blue Rose whose forte lies in alchemy, and Mutsuki Kurama, the Black Rose who specializes in discovery. All four boys are extremely popular amongst their peers, and through a kiss on their assigned cards, Anís can summon their magical prowess whenever required.
Olivia is picked up by a death god, Z, deep in the forest as a child and trained by him in combat for reasons unknown. One day, Z disappears, leaving behind a letter instructing Olivia to head to the Kingdom along with a sword bearing the qualities of a death god’s weapon. Thus, the girl lacking in common sense, knowledge, and normalcy sets off to join the army.
Comic Synopsis: Special Forces soldier Jin Quan is betrayed during a mission and becomes a living coordinate for missile guidance. Upon awakening, he finds himself a destitute man unconscious on the streets of Downtown, a place where the underclass gather, their people serving as cannon fodder in the mines. Faced with a life-or-death struggle, Jin Quan awakens as a Demon Swordsman, gifted with the radiation from a dirty bomb explosion in his past life. In this world, Jin Quan will battle the Chosen One.
"I will become empress to protect Your Majesty."When I lost everything,I did not break.I only went to find you.Hereis Delgado.The man who, though the savior of the empire,chose to be called, with no regret, "the Mad Emperor."Beside you, who walked that arduous path alone,from now on I, with all respect,will dance the dance of the sword."Because we are family."So that you will never be alone again.
The story centers on Su Bai, who utilizes the "Clock of All Things" to strengthen his skills and cultivate equipment, continuously breaking records in a global player-versus-player tower-climbing competition. The plot encompasses professional advancement, contention for "first kills," and inter-species warfare. By clearing the dungeons on each floor of the tower, he builds his power system and unveils the world's setting, where the "Tower of G**" connects a myriad of realms. The protagonist gradually unlocks abilities such as the power of time and necromancy, driving forward the main storyline of the Blue Star (Earth) human race's struggle for survival against higher-level civilizations.
This is a world where "Jewel" people are born with jewels in their eyes and special abilities.They live in a vast mansion called "The Jewelry Box," and their duty is to grant people's wishes. The new arrival at the Jewelry Box is Yuni, a girl with iron ore in her eyes, who is far from a beautiful jewel. Although she started her life as a "Jewel," she was not able to help people as much as she would like. Then she meets Alclaire, a "Jewel" who is rumored to be a "jewel killer," they seem to be pursuing the unknown dark side of the jewelry box. In order to get closer to the truth, Yuni helps Alclaire and meets various other "jewels". Little does she know that she herself will eventually become the one to change the world. Follow your wishes and uncover the truth of the beautiful jewelry box world.