An unknown planet emerges from inside a wormhole, and its discoverer, Dr. Oguro, christens the body “Remina” after his own daughter. His finding is met with great fanfare, and Remina herself rises to fame. However, the object picks up speed as it moves along in its curious course, eliminating planets and stars one after another, until finally Earth itself faces extinction… Is the girl Remina the true cause of the catastrophe? A masterwork of horror from Junji Ito, unfolding on a universal scale. (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Includes the one-shot "Okumanbocchi".*
Yun-Ook Jang is a 24-year old freelance illustrator who rents out a room to help pay off her debts. Her tenant is a 17-year old drop out named Bum-Moo Lee who only has a part-time job. Before Yun-Ook knew how old Bum-Moo was, he seemed rather mysterious and cold to her, and the two argued all the time. Then one day, Bum-Moo asks her a most dangerous question: ”Do you mind if I like you?” (Source: Yen Press)
First part of the short stories collection that expand the world and characters from *The Ancient Magus’ Bride* manga. The world of The Ancient Magus’ Bride is bigger than Elias and Chise, and many are the folk and spirits who cross their lives’ path. Their tales twist together in a tapestry, words like golden yarn, a weaving of memories and secrets. Contained within these pages are new stories of Kore Yamazaki’s fantastic Britain, penned by the author herself and a star-studded lineup of Japanese authors. From a Celtic vampire in love with a human to a gemstone knight, and even a glimpse into what Silky does in her spare time, let this enchanted collection take you to the hidden corners of a beloved fantasy world.
Appointed as a saint merely to secure political power for the crown prince, Ariel Celestin knows certain death awaits her if she’s ever found out to be a fraud. Desperate to avoid this fate, she comes up with a plan: secretly flee the temple with the help of the gods who dote on her! But when her actions accidentally draw the attention of the crown prince, the pope, and a powerful merchant, Ariel soon discovers that asking the gods to help might not be a big enough miracle to save herself... (Source: Tapas)
University student Mimi and her boyfriend Naoto encounter one chilling mystery after another. There’s the enigmatic neighbor woman dressed in black from head to toe—but if she’s so odd, why does it seems like there are many others like her? Then, whose eyes track Mimi’s movements from the cemetery next door? And why does a bizarre red circle drawn on a basement wall change with each passing day? Nine scary stories that really happened, drawn from the famed collection of urban legends Shin Mimibukuro (New Earmuffs), and adapted into manga by horror genius Junji Ito! Chapter 1: On the Utility Pole Chapter 2: The Woman Next Door Chapter 3: Rustling in the Grass Chapter 4: Grave Placement Chapter 5: Seashore Chapter 6: Just the Two of Us Chapter 7: Scarlet Circle Chapter 8: Sign in the Field Chapter 9: Monster Prop (Source: VIZ Media)
It follows four people who meet for a group suicide, but their attempt to die instead makes them aware of a bizarre phenomenon that could change the world. (Source: Junji Ito Wiki) **Included one-shots:** The Licking Woman, Mystery Pavillion
After her father has suddenly passed away, Takatsukasa Hikaru was adopted by her cousin, Kuzukiri Kiyomizu. Hikaru expresses that she is madly in love with Kiyomizu, but he is having none of it. (Source: Comikey) *Note: Chapter count includes one additional Special Episode epilogue chapter.*
Togusa, Batou, and the rest of Public Security Section 9 are back in The Ghost in The Shell: Human Algorithm, a new story set after the events of The Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human Error Processer! With the Major missing, Section 9 continues along, solving cases with the help of their newest recruit, Tsunagi! *Source: Kodansha USA*
Wrongly executed for crimes he didn't commit, a former detective is given a second chance at life. To earn that chance, though, the man now known as Ash must use the supernatural abilities with which he has been infused to prevent the deaths of other innocents. But is Ash willing to dedicate himself to helping others, or is his thirst for vengeance against those who destroyed his life and his loved ones too powerful to ignore? (Source: Yen Press)
Nekoya is an ordinary western-style restaurant in Japan. But it has a secret…every Saturday, special customers from another world visit this place! Dragons, swordsman, explorers, ogres, princesses, knights…they all have their favorite dish to order. No one knows why these secret doors to this restaurant appear in certain places in “Another World” once in a week, but every one of them are looking forward to the day. A mouth-watering fantasy for all foodies! *Source: KADOKAWA Global*
Meet Hansel, Meet Gretel. She's a little bit loudmouthed and aggressive, he's a little bit brainy and pudgy. And everything's fine in their tiny mountain hamlet--Dad's on medication, the local barber's selling diet food, and there's croissants for everyone--until one day a tiny lady shows up...and something goes horribly wrong in Hibari-cho. Can Hansel & Gretel save the day? (Source: VIZ Media)
**1-2)** Best Ending? After being ridiculed by his younger sister, the rather disappointing Sakura decides to take a leaf out of an otome manual and, in hopes of becoming popular with the ladies, learn to become a sparkling prince. Even though he meant to charm a girl's heart, he instead reels in a male teenager named Jun...?! **3-4)** Swim'n Love **5)** Get Bored with Each Other **6)** Best Ending? Bangaihen (Source: The Back Door, edited)

