Both short stories both take place in a world where people known as Killer Demons have each mastered a specific form of killing. Each story follows a different character’s encounter with one of those Killer Demons. Killer Queen and Deep End was originally submitted for but did not win a Dengeki contest before Toaru Majutsu no Index was published. It was later published in 2004 in response to Index’s popularity. Killer Device and Never End was written and published in 2005 due to the popularity of the first story.

Won a Semi-Grand Prize from the Tonari no Young Jump COMITIA 145 4-Hour Speed Manga Awards.

The first volume of the latest near-future military action comic series from Dengeki Bunko. Two super-massive weapons clash in Alaska. The key to victory is held by the troubled duo of Quenser and Heyvia! (Source: ASCII Media Works, translated)

New magic and old magic. A school battle fantasy over the title of strongest begins here! Crystal magic is the cutting edge of magical technology. Covering one’s entire body with crystal flower armor can produce a variety of supernatural phenomena. But due to a mistake, Utagai Karuta did not receive that special armor and instead receives power by summoning the obedient crystal girl Aine. “Sacrifice-sama, how long are you going to tease me? I’m going to enter a rebellious phase at this rate.” “That isn’t how rebellious phases are supposed to work.” But at ocean-top Crystal Magic Academy Grimoire, where Karuta and everyone learn crystal magic, an upperclassman from the previous generation has been called in as a guest. That user of god-worshiping magic is known as the world’s strongest, and they step up onto the podium and speak to the entire student body. This begins a clash between the forces of new magic and old magic. “Every last one of you is incompetent. Thus, Grimoire will be shut down.” (Source: NU)

When I helped a pair of popular twin idol streamers, I somehow ended up in the spotlight!? In modern Japan, where dungeons have mysteriously appeared, Hige Daruma, driven by certain circumstances, has secluded himself deep inside a dungeon, living a self-sufficient and peaceful life. One day, he rescues a pair of beautiful twin streamer girls from a monster attack. As he serves up delicious food and helps solve the troubles of the viewers… his incredible strength gradually gets exposed to the world—!?

A collection of cute oneshots: \-Goshiki X Sweets \-Sakura Shoku Yōgashi Mise \-Kan Shoku Bokkusu \-Mahō Tsukai Okotowari (Source: Rebellious Love)

They've been abandoned by their parents, but they're still living quite happily. The three Orihara sisters are Sumi, the easy-going eldest daughter, Tora, the free-spirited middle daughter, and Fuji, the smart but mysterious third daughter. They may not be perfect, but they live life to their own rhythm. As light as a waltz, their daily life is strong, fun, and lovely. (Source: eBookJapan, translated)

In a land of swords and magic, there was a creature—an evil god—with extraordinary power. People feared its existence, but at the same time were captivated by its power. They wanted that power. Their dangerous wish would eventually lead them to break the evil god’s horn and create “Shin Kaku Gi Kou,” huge magical weapons infused with the horn. One of these weapons alone has enough strength to overpower an entire country and its army, and there are 10 of these across the vast continent. However, one day a severely injured Moebius, the strongest Shin Kaku Gi Kou user, entrusted his “power” to a young boy named Miyabi who happened to be present. There is an 11th user out there that no one knows about. You must protect everyone before the out-of-control monster destroys the entire continent, he was told.

Suddenly, Reifel, the daughter of a poor baron, had her fiancé stolen by her younger sister. After the engagement was abruptly broken off, she was kicked out of her home. She had worked hard as a pharmacist to support him, but this is how he treated her... Reifel is dejected, and her parents try to oppress her even more. I'm going to abandon my awful fiancé and my family! Having lost everything, Reifel decides to start a new life on her own. And when she begins working as a pharmacist in a remote village, she discovers that she has an incredible hidden talent...! (Source: AlphaPolis, translated)

Publisher Hayakawa is celebrating its 70th anniversary with two manga anthology reprints. One collection is dedicated to mystery works while the other compiles sci-fi stories printed over the publisher's long career.