More than twenty years ago, an evil summoner committed "Great Summon." One third of human beings were killed, and devils and monsters invaded the earth. One day, a painter Tamura Fukutaro moves in an apartment house called "Ashiaraiyashiki" and gets involved in the troubles of his non-human neighbors. It's the beginning of a severe battle among gods, devils and the ruler "The Central."

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. Contents: 1. **Ureta Hoshi** (熟れた星) \[Tezuka Osamu\] 2. **Eisei 2-ren Dokubou** (衛星２連独房) \[Matsumoto Leiji\] 3. **7P(2): H.G. Wells ni** (7P（２）―H・G・ウエルズに) \[Ishinomori Shotaro\] 4. **Captain Past** (キャプテンパースト) \[Nagai Go\] 5. **Ragini** (ラーギニー) \[Hagio Moto\] 6. **Dorothy** (ドロシー) \[Fukuyama Keiko\] 7. **Mizubito** (水人) \[Azuma Hideo\] 8. **SF Kozou no Yuurei: THE GHOST OF SF KID** (SF小僧の幽霊　THE GHOST OF SF KID) \[Tori Miki\] 9. **Heikou Wars** (並行ウォーズ) \[Yokoyama Eiji\] 10. **Ojii-chan no Shosai/Uchuu** (おじいちゃんの書斎/宇宙) \[Imai Tetsuya\] 11. **Megane wo Kai ni** (眼鏡を買いに) \[Tsunami Nayu\] 12. **Futokou** (不登校) \[Tsubana\] 13. **Mister Donuts** (ミスターどーなつ) \[Kitano Yusaku (orig. story), Nishijima Daisuke\] 14. **Mahou Shoujo Time-chan Sono 1 Onee-chan wa Kaidan wo Ochiru Yume wo Miru no ka** (魔法少女タイムちゃん その１ お姉ちゃんは階段を落ちる夢を見るのか) \[Yoshitomi Akihito\] 15. **To, Aru Hi no Boku no Himo** (と、ある日の僕のひも) \[Miyazaki Natsujikei\] 16. **Ore no Yume no Imouto** (俺の夢の妹 Sister of My Dreams) \[Coco\]

A spin-off of *Sakigake!! Otokojuku* focusing on Daigouin Jaki.

This a love story about the inseparable couple, Kuki Kazuya and Amano Hasumi, before their marriage. As Kazuya is still in America, Hasumi actually gets engaged with Tooru? This part not only has new and refreshing content, it is also inserted with some exciting explanations. (Source: Manga Abyss)

The story takes place in Japan, in a world where murderers are imprisoned in a closed space and executed in the same manner as the victims, and the execution is broadcast live. The newly sentenced death row inmate, Kaoru Oda, is a murderer who strangled his lover to death in a love affair. Kohei Mizutani, a prison guard, is selected and ordered to carry out Oda's execution simply because of their similar physique. *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

The fantasy manga centers on Luce, who lives with just her younger sister after their parents died. Their true origin is from an enemy nation, and so the people of their current nation often treat them a bit badly. However, one day someone suddenly appears before Luce, with a strange request: *"I want you to become my fiancé‘s lover."* (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

Fay Tonpou is a Banbetsu (half-man half-animal) who became a mercenary. He is contacted by a young girl who gives him a very special mission. She is in possession of a yeast that would allow to distill a very special alcohol, the Dream alcohol. Eager to recreate the alcohol that has not been manufactured for decades, she asks him to protect her in order to safeguard the precious yeast that she always keeps it on her... (Source: Gantz Waitingroom)

A collection of 4-koma comic of the Xenogears game by various authors.

Part of the Zero-Sum Original Anthology Series. Cover Illustration: Takayama Shinobu Back Cover Illustration: D. Kissan 1. **3-tsu to 3-sha no Jikan** (3つと3者の時間, Time of Three Things & Three Persons) by Mikanagi Touya 2. **Nemureru Mori no Usotsuki Ouji to Nise Bungaku Shoujo** (眠れる森の嘘つき王子と偽文学少女, The Liar Prince & Fake Literature Girl of the Forest That Can Sleep) by Takayama Shinobu 3. **Nekketsu Fan Club** (熱血ファンクラブ, Hot Blood Fan Club) by Saeki Yashirou 4. **Amari no Utsuwa** (あまりの器, The Container of Not Much) by Asa Yoriko 5. **Nisemono Doushi** (似せ者同士) by D. Kissan 6. **Oe! Nazo Senpai** (追え！謎先輩) by Mikawa Verno 7. **Suki na Hito no, Suki na Hito** (好きな人の、好きな人) by Kumeta Natsuo 8. **Aogeba Haru** (仰げば春) by Mitsu Nanae 9. **Gakuran no Senpai** (学ランの先輩) by Naoe Marimo 10. **Senpai wa Vampire** (先輩はヴァンパイア, Senpai is a Vampire) by Kanou Ayumi 11. **Tojita Hana** (綴じた花) by Fuyume Saya 12. **Koroshiya Akagashira Haba: Senpai to no Tadashii Tsukiaihou** (殺し屋 赤頭巾～先輩との正しいつきあい方～) by Igarashi Ran 13. **Koi no Milk Tea** (恋のミルクティー, Love's Milk Tea) by Shirohito Rita

Spin-off of Emblem of Roto. Three stories about Asteea, Aran (Jagan) and Quadal.