In 1711, a group of alchemists seeking eternal life gathered on a boat to summon the "demon" that held the secret. The demon agreed to give them what they wanted—an elixir of life, the method to create more, and the secret to ending their new-found existence. The following night, alchemists began disappearing, "eaten" by one of their own. Realizing the threat being close together posed, they decided to scatter across the world. Centuries later, in Prohibition-era America, the immortals have come together once again, and the "stupid commotion" (baccano) starts.

Set on a giant, almost finished bridge between Sadogashima and Niigata. Abandoned by the government, the bridge, and the giant man-made floating island at the center, has become a city of criminals and societal drop-outs. Set in the same world as Durarara, but 15-20 years later. There is almost no overlap between Etsusa Bridge and the other novels.

Dura, Love! Everyone Durarara, I like them, I love them! Narita's popular novel Durarara, home to a gathering of terrible fellows, has inspired a gathering of it's own. Popular illustrators, cartoonists, budding writers, original writers, character designers? I like it! I want to see how this anthology unfolds. I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait! (Source: Paraphrased from SE's [item listing](https://www.square-enix.com/jp/magazine/top/introduction/detail/9784757529229.html)).

In Tokorozawa, Saitama prefecture, various events spin out of control; Urban legends, axe murderers hiding under the bed, magicial girls crashing through ceilings, an isolated island where everyone is a destined hero, and where people suddenly vanish. Tragic consequences that intertwine and link various people, and one person was involved in all of these events without fail - Hariyama-san. This *ordinary* person, whose only noticeable trait is that he wears glasses. Why does he seem to be involved every time? At the centre of this world of strange events? Who *is* he? This is a series of short stories linked only by Hariyama-san, who appears as a minor character in each.

A girl with bloody iron pipes, sleepy eyes flickering - just talk. "On the Islands, a gunshot echoes today. As usual. People die. As usual. Dogs and more dogs, the dogs, well, kill each other. As usual. The Bosses of the eastern sections, transform. As usual. A fellow murderer, using swords and the eastern sections of the cat, the brother Li Feng, the detective brother, cute guys, clumsy love. As usual. The Island, I'm terribly confused. ... as always. After all, as usual. The island today is As Usual. That's it. So I, as always, the cute child, hug a lot. It's warm. I'm... sleepy" A series of short stories set on Etsusa Bridge.

In 1705, a rash of murders takes place in Lotto Valentino, a provincial city on the Italian peninsula. The murderer, who wears a pure white mask and places one such mask on all of their victims, is known as the "Mask Maker," and anyone who witnesses their murders becomes their next victim. Huey Laforet, a boy who attends a "private school" for alchemy, hates everything about the world. Monica Campanella, his schoolmate, confesses her feelings for him. Elmer C. Albatross arrives in town as the school's newest student. Niki, a merchant's slave girl, witnesses one of the Mask Maker's crimes. All four youths must confront the Mask Maker and a conspiracy to control the entire city — the start of a 300-year-long struggle amongst immortals.

Infamously known as Phantom Solitaire, the dramatic illusionist Tena Sorimura is always searching for the perfect audience who will appreciate his lavish performances. However, since stealing priceless paintings and making entire buildings disappear aren't exactly "legal," he often catches the attention of the authorities. Uncover the origin of this magician—turned—criminal prankster in this biographical spinoff manga from Dead Mount Death Play. Fans of the original series can look forward to familiar troublemakers and police officers from the original series, along with some new faces. Come one, come all, and let the DEATH PLAY begin! (Source: Square Enix)

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

The story takes place in Huanli (the Year of Dazzling) 3015. Donatia and Kouran, two countries fighting for supremacy, are causing the world to be torn apart due to the constant war. Amidst the strife is the island country Nil Kamui, which has lost its independence. Red Dragon, the guardian god of Nil Kamui, goes out of control. Will the island country be able to regain its independence? (Source: MAL News)

The Cannibal Shark Void. That was the beginning of it all. Ten years later, science and technology research and marine experiments are flourishing in the "Dragon Palace," a mobile marine research city built on the sea. However, there is a terrible "legacy" hidden there. Some fear its existence, some seek its existence, and some try to find a ray of hope in its existence. Is this hidden "legacy" hope for mankind or despair? (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Original Stealth Symphony one-shot.

Ichigo Kurosaki, a new student at Gotei 13. Despite a few minor troubles, his school life begins peacefully. However, the formidable students of Sternritter Academy seem to be drawn to Ichigo, as if guided by fate. A battle that would later become a legend in Karakura City was about to begin. This highly popular April Fool's Day *BLEACH* spin-off has been adapted into a novel by Ryougo Narita!! (Source: Shueisha, translated)