A collection of classic horror manga that transcends the boundaries of publishers and magazines! Each volume features ghost stories and horror manga originally published in different magazines (27 works in the series total). Packed with spine-chilling, terrifying episodes. Each work is accompanied by an explanatory essay that introduces the background behind its creation and related urban legends. The third installment of the "Kiseki Series," a collection of masterpieces by popular manga artists. With ghost stories (kaidan) as the theme, we’ve assembled a stellar lineup. Enjoy the terrifying and mysterious works of these popular manga artists. \*The collection focuses primarily on works set in cities and schools. (Source: Kinno Hoshi Sha, machine translated) 1. **Marui Rin no Sekai** (丸い輪の世界) \[Shigeru Mizuki\] 2. **Kodomo no Asobi** (子供の遊び) \[Daijirou Morohoshi\] 3. **Shibito no Koiwazurai: Yotsu Tsuji no Bishounen** (死びとの恋わずらい 四つ辻の美少年) \[Junji Ito\] 4. **SOS Dai Tokyo Tankentai** (SOS大東京探検隊) \[Katsuhiro Otomo\] 5. **Kamakura Monogatari: Tsukiyo no Saishuu Bus** (鎌倉ものがたり 月夜の最終バス) 6. **Shiroi Kageboushi** (白い影法師) \[Ryouhei Saigan\] 7. **Gakkou Kaidan: Te** (学校怪談 手) \[Yousuke Takahashi\] 8. **Utsuho Ishino…** (空ほ石の…) \[Nanae Sasaya\] 9. **Roujin** (Rôjin) \[Kazuo Umezu\]
I work in a sausage factory where the blood, skin, and guts of cows, horses, and pigs are strewn about. What will my fate be? 1. **Chouzume Koujou no Shoujo** (腸詰工場の少女) 2. **Koko ni Ai no Te wo** (ここに愛の手を) 3. **Shirabe** (しらべ) 4. **Amagoi** (雨乞い) 5. **Majo no Migiude** (魔女の右腕) 6. **SCYLLA** 7. **Mudai** (無題) 8. **Kao ga Nai** (顔がない) 9. **Okyaku-sama** (お客様) 10. **Honebue** (骨笛) 11. **Kao** (顔) 12. **Gigan Monogatari** (義眼物語)
This is the first iteration of the Mugen Shinshi franchise serialized in the magazine Manga Shounen. The first compiled volume contained a brand new picture story. Mugen Shinshi follows the boy detective clad in black, Mamiya Mugen, through his many mysterious encounters out in the world. 1. **Yuukitou no Kaijin (Picture story)** (遊鬼塔の怪人(絵物語)) 2. **Kao Dorobou** (顔泥棒) 3. **Tsukaima no Tsubo** (使い魔の壷) 4. **Aokuchinawa Fujin** (青蛇婦人) 5. **Mugen Shoujo** (夢幻少女) 6. **Kakashi Tei** (案山子亭) 7. **Ariko no Kan** (亜里子の館) *Note: In 2007, volume 1 of Shinsouban Mugen Gaiden clarified the different versions of the story and iterations of the protagonist, Mamiya Mugen. This series was designated "Shounen tantei A version."*
In the third iteration of the Mugen Shinshi franchise we encounter an older and more serious version of the young detective Mamiya Mugen. Volume 1: 1. **Yuureisen** (幽霊船) 2. **Roufuufu** (老夫婦) 3. **Kyuuketsuki** (吸血鬼) 4. **Numa** (沼) 5. **Yuurei Fujin** (幽霊夫人) 6. **Kubiyashiki** (首屋敷) 7. **Harionago** (針女) Volume 2: 1. **Mokusei** (木精) 2. **Satori** (サトリ) 3. **Muma** (夢魔) 4. **Shoukouki** (昇降機) 5. **Kumo** (蜘蛛) 6. **Hanningyou** (半人形) Volume 3: 1. **Hanabi** (花火) 2. **Oni** (鬼) 3. **Hebi** (蛇) 4. **Yakai** (夜会) 5. **Ningyou Jigoku** (人形地獄) 6. **Tooi Michi** (遠い道) 7. **Tora** (虎) *Note: In 2007, volume 1 of Shinsouban Mugen Gaiden clarified the different versions of the story and iterations of the protagonist, Mamiya Mugen. This series was designated "Seinen tantei A version."*
This is the fourth iteration of the Mugen Shinshi franchise. *Note: In 2007, volume 1 of Shinsouban Mugen Gaiden clarified the different versions of the story and iterations of the protagonist, Mamiya Mugen. This series was designated "Seinen tantei B version."*
Volume 1 1. **Cello Hiki no Gauche/Gauche to Cellist** (セロ弾きのゴーシュ) \[Hiroshi Asuna\] 2. **Cairo Danchou** (カイロ団長) \[Shigeru Mizuki\] 3. **Chuumon no Ooi Ryouriten/The Restaurant of Many Orders** (注文の多い料理店) \[Shinji Nagashima\] 4. **Tsukiya no Denshinbashira** (月夜のでんしんばしら) \[Koji Suzuki\] 5. **Hyouga Nezumi no Kegawa** (氷河鼠の毛皮) \[Shigeru Tamura\] Volume 2 1. **Oi no Mori to Zarumori, Nusutomori** (狼森と笊森、盗森) \[Moribi Murano\] 2. **Hikari no Suashi** (ひかりの素足) \[Minori Kimura\] 3. **Frandon Nougakkou no Buta/ The Frandon Agricultural School Pig** (フランドン農学校の豚) \[Murasaki Yamada\] 4. **Hokushu Shougun to Sannin Kyoudai no Isha** (北守将軍と三人兄弟の医者) \[Koji Suzuki\] 5. **Kiiro no Tomato** (黄いろのトマト) \[Hisashi Sakaguchi\] Volume 3 1. **Donguri to Yamaneko** (どんぐりと山猫) \[Shinji Nagashima\] 2. **Kenjuu Kouenrin** (虔十公園林) \[Yamamatsu Yuukichi\] 3. **Kai no Hi** (貝の火) \[Hideko Mizuno\] 4. **Yamaotoko no Shigatsu** (山男の四月) \[Kazuyoshi Iino\] 5. **Yodaka no Hoshi** (よだかの星) \[Hiroshi Asuna\] Volume 4 1. **Guskou Budori no Denki/The Life of Guskou Budori** (グスコーブドリの伝記) \[Leiji Matsumoto\] 2. **Yamanashi** (やまなし) \[Osamu Tezuka\] 3. **Kashiwa Bayashi no Yoru** (かしわばやしの夜) \[Yousuke Takahashi\] 4. **Matsuri no Ban** (祭りの晩) \[Ouji Suzuki\] 5. **Neko no Jimusho** (猫の事務所) \[Hideko Mizuno\] 6. **Otsbell to Zou/Otsbell and the Elephant** (オツベルと象) \[Seiichi Hayashi\] Volume 5 1. **Kaeru no Gomugutsu** (かえるのゴムぐつ) \[Seiichi Hayashi\] 2. **Yuki Watari** (雪わたり) \[Shinji Nagashima\] 3. **Shishi Odori no Hajimari** (鹿踊りのはじまり) \[Morobi Murano\] 4. **Juuryoku no Kongouseki** (十力の金剛石) \[Hisashi Sakaguchi\] 5. **Zashiki Bokko no Hanashi** (ざしき童子のはなし) \[Minori Kimura\] 6. **Suisenzuki no Yokka** (水仙月の四日) \[Leiji Matsumoto\]
1. **Garakutamachi Kitan Part 1 Atama ni Saku Hana** (我楽多街奇譚 第1話「頭に咲く花」) 2. **Garakutamachi Kitan Part 2 Doubutsuen Nite** (我楽多街奇譚 第2話「動物園にて」) 3. **Garakutamachi Kitan Part 3 Watashi wa Ika Nishite Inryoku to Te wo Nigitta ka?** (我楽多街奇譚第3話「私はいかにして引力と手をにぎったか?」) 4. **Ehoba Hakase no Shinryoushitsu** (江帆波博士の診療室) 5. **Shokkaku** (触角) 6. **Atarashii Ningyou** (新しい人形) 7. **Wakusei LOVE no Houkai** (惑星LOVEの崩壊) 8. **Kamen Shounen** (仮面少年) 9. **Hai, Okaasama** (ハイ、オカアサマ) 10. **Kouya** (荒野)
Stories centered on the girl Bun who lives in the attic above a 5th floor apartment. 1. **Falcon no Pipe** (ファルコンのパイプ) 2. **Hooper Sora wo Yuku Part 1** (フープァー空をゆく(その1)) 3. **Hooper Sora wo Yuku Part 2** (フープァー空をゆく(その2)) 4. **Ojisan no Tegami** (おじさんの手紙) 5. **Shougun Ooi ni Kataru** (将軍大いに語る) 6. **One Man\`s Ceiling is Another Mans\`Floor** 7. **Papa wo Matsu** (パパを待つ) 8. **Hakkutsu** (発掘) 9. **Kizutsuki Yasui Seishun** (傷付きやすい青春)