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A compilation of short stories on the theme of “boxes.” 1) The Setting Sun An art dealer deals with the impending death of a promising young artist. 2) Always a Holiday with You A high school student’s fantasy becomes reality in an unexpected way. 3) Pandora’s Elevator 4) Coffin Under the Snow
An absurd occult horror. In the city hall of a certain city near Tokyo lies a special office known as the "Nagare Division" made up of people with special abilities. They are responsible for investigating so-called urban legends, and making sure the unknown stays unknown
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)
A woman walks alone at the foot of Mount Sengoku. A man appears, saying he’s been waiting for her, and invites her to a nearby village. Surprisingly, the village is covered in hairlike volcanic glass fibers, and all of it shines a bright gold. At night, when the villagers perform their custom of gazing up at the starry sky, countless unidentified flying objects come raining down on them—the opening act for the terror about to occur! (Source: VIZ Media)
Slice of Life manga about a woman named Sazae and her family.
This graphic-format biography of Osamu Tezuka--Japan's "God of Manga"--looks at one of the twentieth century's great creative artists (Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack). It is also an anecdotal study of the evolution of Japan's early manga and anime business and its heroes. A never-before-seen popular culture history of postwar Japan, it is sure to fascinate fans and anyone interested in manga, anime, and the potential of the graphic storytelling medium. Volume count differs by region, but they are all divided into three chapters: The Appearance of Osamushi, 1928~1945 (オサムシ登場, Osamushi Toujou) - Covers Tezuka's youth, his developing talents during his school days, fascinations with bugs, manga, and animation, and his trials and tribulations during the war. Dreams of Manga, 1945~1959 (漫画の夢, Manga no Yume) - Covers the immediate struggles of the Post-War period, his time in medical school and the decision between being a physician or a mangaka, his debut and career throughout out the 50s. Also covers the emergence of the assistant system, the many assistants that would later become famous mangaka themselves (Matsumoto, Ishinomori, the Fujios, etc.), the obsession with movies and the influence they have on manga, and the gradual shift toward animation. Dreams of Anime, 1960~1989 (アニメの夢, Anime no Yume) - Covers his time entering animation interning at Toei, the founding of his Anime Studio, Mushi Production, the culture of the studio, the anime adaptation of Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) and the emerging anime production philosophies, the collapse of Mushi Production, the "Dark Tezuka" period, Tezuka Productions, Black Jack, the events leading to the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works, later anime productions, and his tragic passing. (Source: Stone Bridge Press)
1 volume anthology based on ghost stories in the mountains. Includes Kamigami no Yama - Makyou no Mine
Tokiwa Kanenari likes to masquerade as a substitute science teacher, but he's actually in the business of dealing with the spirit world. And there are spirits in all sorts of things around him, from amber necklaces to unfinished paintings and even abandoned satellites.
From DrCoke at [MangaHelpers](https://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html?id=1011): This manga contains short stores of the author's own paranormal experiences dealing with ghosts, apparitions, and other encounters of fantastic nature. In this volume, she covers a few of her more recent experiences during her travels across Japan, whether for leisure or for business. Many of the stories revolve around the history of the land or hotels where she stays. Some of her stories may incite chills down your spine, while others can be more comical and/or lighthearted.