This volume contains graphic violence and nudity.

On the remote Pacific island of Okinan, there are no traffic accidents, because there are no cars. There is also no crime, electricity, radio, plumbing, or TV. The islanders live peacefully like this until one day a policeman is assigned to keep order on the island.

The first volume of Sorcerous Stabber Orphen was released in 2005 by ADV Manga. It tells us about Azalie, Orphen's love-interest, and best friend from six years ago, much sooner than the anime does. In the first manga we are told almost exactly what the eighth episode (titled "Azalie") of Sorcerous Stabber Orphen tells us about her. The story in the manga follows the anime but more the Novels almost exactly, except for information coming up earlier, or later. (Source: Wikipedia)

Poverty and Partners can always be counted on to make a bad situation worse. When trouble comes to town, Orphen finds himself forced to team up with the worst police officer on the force! Can he keep himself fed while avoiding friendly fire? (Source: J-Novel Club)

Childman’s class is comprised of the most promising students at the Tower. Problem is, they’re a band of misfits that seem intent on blowing up the very institution they’re attending! But they’d best watch out; danger lurks in more than one corner here. (Source: J-Novel Club) *Note: Includes two extra chapters.*

Gamer Ren Takashiro loves nothing more than taking junk job classes and turning them into the new meta. So when he enrolls at a special school that incorporates online gaming into their curriculum at the invitation of his longtime gaming buddy, Akira, Ren of course decides to be a symbologist—supposedly the weakest class of all. He quickly gets to work making it a force to be reckoned with, but little does he know he’s in for a surprise he never expected... It turns out that his pal Akira is actually a cute girl! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Without really understanding what was happening, Rhea was chosen to be one of the fifty "apprentice hero" of the kingdom. Despite the apparent mistake, she unwillingly accepts this new adventure, armed with her manual under her arm. Right after bidding good-bye to her best friend, she encounters 2 weirdos who will quickly become her comrades, as well as the mysterious Burn, another apprentice hero who seems really skillful.

A tale of Kohei and the daily life of his older girlfriend Ai. A manga about... not much, really.

He calls himself Orphen: a rogue sorcerer who turned his back on the Tower of Fangs, the powerful academy that trained him. In those hallowed halls, a terrible curse fell upon his best friend Azalie, twisting her into a monstrous beast... and the teachers decided to simply cover it up. Forsaking his studies and even his own name, Orphen now wanders the land searching for Azalie, and a cure for what she has become. It won't be easy -- a quest brimming with adventure, spells, and swords awaits! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Excellent student Iwakura Mitsumi has always dreamt about leaving her small town, going to a prestigious university, and making positive change in the world. But she’s so focused on reaching her goals that she’s not prepared for the very different (and overwhelming) city life that awaits her in a Tokyo high school. Luckily, she makes fast friends with Shima Sousuke, a handsome classmate who’s as laid-back as she is over-prepared. Can this naive country girl make it big in Tokyo with Sousuke by her side? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) *Notes: \- Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award. \- Winner of the Best General Manga category at the 47th Kodansha Manga Award in 2023.*