Exotic, smart and lethal, Number Nine is a field operative for an organization committed to fighting injustice. Little is known about "Ultimate Blue" except that they're the last line of defense against battalions of terrorists and criminals. Even less is known about its field operatives — though it's whispered that they possess the ability to change the course of world history. And Number Nine is one of them. (Source: CMX)

This one shot is composed of four separate side stories for Battle Angel Alita, known in Japan as Gunnm. Before being compiled as one single volume in 2007, the short stories were first published in Ultra Jump in 1997 and 2006. Three of them ("Furusato", "Seiyakyoku" and "Sonic Finger") had also been included in the Japanese Gunnm: Complete Edition. In 2018, all four stories were published in English in the Battle Angel Alita Deluxe Edition box set. Several characters who appear in the side stories do not appear in the regular manga. The side stories also provide more background on the Factory and motorball. (Source: Wikipedia)

Hina Alucard is a modern vampire who drinks blood from bags instead of from humans. But she’s also a complete shut-in who hasn’t left the house in 30 years. In an effort to reach her, Hina’s dad does something that changes her life—he gives her a DVD of the Vampire Cross anime! Hina is instantly obsessed, especially with the character Mao. But it’s difficult to fangirl as hard as she wants from her bedroom in Romania, so now Hina is out of the house and off to Japan to live her otaku dream! (Source: VIZ Media)

In the spring of 1998, Koichi Sakakibara transfers into Class 3-3 at Yomiyama North Middle School. But little does he know...his new class has a horrible secret. When he takes his seat in class for the first day of school, Koichi is unsettled by his fearful classmates. Despite this atmosphere and warnings from fellow students, Koichi is drawn to the beautiful, distant Mei Misaki, another classmate. But the closer he tries to get to her, the more mysterious she and their class become. And when a fellow student dies a disturbing death - the first of a long chain of deaths - Koichi seeks to learn the truth behind the curse of Class 3-3. But can he get answers before the curse kills him? (Source: Yen Press)

In the near future, large mechs called Labors are made to assist in various reconstruction projects in major countries around the world that are being threatened by global warming. In Japan, the government has enacted Project Babylon in order to conduct land reclamation. Labors are also being pressed into police and military service aside from civilian use. However, terrorists are now attempting to use labors to make themselves heard, as well as common criminals, thugs and guerrillas. The National Police Agency established the Special Vehicles Division, an all-labor task force to combat the potential use of labors for criminal/terrorist activities. **Note:** The chapter count reflects the manga's total number of chapters that were published originally in the Shounen Sunday magazine.

Zenitsu is late for class, and the only thing between him and Giyu’s bamboo sword is one good excuse. Next, when Inosuke, Murata, and Zenitsu fail their midterm, they must endure the harshest math lesson of their lives. Then there’s Uzui’s explosive art class, Nezuko’s first cavity, and Rengoku’s forbidden pizza! (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Includes six extra chapters.*

In 2436 A.D., young twins Thor and Rai are living on the space colony Juno. Their entire lives are turned upside down when one day their parents are murdered, and then they are kidnapped and ushered to the forsaken "planet of the beast king" by unknown masked men (Source: TOKYOPOP) *Note: Includes the two-part story "Death Game".*

Kirito and Sinon's battle with Death Gun is over, but mere weeks later, something strange is afoot in the next-generation VRMMO ALfheim Online. A new duelist with a custom sword skill is defeating all comers--including Kirito! But when Asuna goes to face this duelist, she receives something she never expected: an invitation to an exclusive guild! But what is their aim? The Mother's Rosario arc begins! *Note: Covers the Mother's Rosario Arc from Volume 7 of the light novel series.* (Source: Yen Press)

Wakaba Kayano is a 20-year-old college student who was too busy studying in high school to experience the quintessential personal milestones of her teenage years, like going on an afterschool date. In a moment of desperation, she goes out on Halloween in her old high school uniform in an effort to take back some of those heart-fluttering experiences she never had, and in doing encounters Fumito, a boy clad in the quintessential high school boy uniform. Whisked away on the date of her dreams, she panics when forced to reveal her true age—only to find out that Fumito is in college, too! (Source: Kodansha USA)

All alone except for her loyal mutt Lupin, 18-year-old Suguri moves from the countryside to the big city to find a career and a new life! In her first job at a pet store, she meets an assortment of quirky dogs and even stranger owners! (Source: VIZ Media)

Sei, a 20-year-old office worker, is whisked away to a whole new world. Unfortunately for Sei, the ritual that summoned her—meant to produce a “Saint” who would banish the dark magic—brought two people over instead of one. And everyone prefers the second girl over Sei?! But this is just fine by Sei, who leaves the royal palace to set up shop making potions and cosmetics with her newfound magic. Business is booming, and this might not be such a bad life, after all…as long as her supposed Sainthood doesn’t come back to haunt her. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Accused of a crime he didn't commit, Kyousuke Kamiya is sent to Purgatorium Rehabilitation Academy. Suddenly, he's surrounded by a variety of fetching lasses--each one a murderer! Worse, he's famous for being the "Dozen Demon," a killer responsible for twelve deaths! When the busty, gas mask-wearing beauty Renko Hikawa approaches him, the difference between death and desire becomes very narrow indeed. How is Kyousuke gonna graduate alive? (Source: Yen Press)