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In the future, random Jr. High School classes are chosen to compete in a game called Battle Royale. The rules: only one student can survive after 3 days on an island or else they all perish. Weapons are handed out and each student is sent out into the field alone and unprepared for the horror that awaits them. The classmates turn upon themselves in a battle for survival, treaties are made and broken, and former friends become foes as the relentless countdown continues. Amid the betrayals and rising body count, two classmates confess their love for each other and swear to survive this deadly game together. *Source: TOKYOPOP* --- The hyper-violent classic is back in a new edition! Forty-two middle school students are forced to fight to the death until only one survivor! *Source: Yen Press, Deluxe Edition Vol. 1* --- The original English volumes by TOKYOPOP were extensively rewritten by Keith Giffen, which eventually led to contradictions and plot holes in later volumes. TOKYOPOP rereleased the series in five omnibuses under the name Battle Royale: Ultimate Edition.
As a war to determine the rightful ruler of medieval France ravages the land, it seems that the only hope for most, is protection from the heavens above through prayer. But deep in the forest outside of a small, bucolic village, the witch Maria will not stand idly by as men kill each other and commit horrendous acts in the name of God and glory. Using her powerful magic, she'll summon various beasts and demons—even going as far as using a succubus to seduce soldiers into submission under the veil of night—all to stop the needless slaughter. However, Maria's display of her magical might has drawn the ire of the Kingdom of Heaven and after the Archangel Michael puts an end to her meddling, he curses her to lose her powers if she ever gives up her virginity. Will she forgo the forbidden fruit of adulthood in order to bring an end to the merciless machine of war? (Source: Kodansha USA)
The peaceful lives of many are taken away as a freak meteor shower destroys the Kanto area of Japan. However, the lives of the victims aren't lost, as they start to awaken one by one into a strange pre-historic world. A girl named Kyoka awakens into this world, and is attacked by a monster, however she is saved by Shinma Shingo, another monster. She joins Shinma and his companion as they search to find a way back home. (Source: TOKYOPOP)
The new profession of the old man hero is... blacksmith! One day, the salaryman Heiji is suddenly summoned to another world as a "decorative hero" with no unique skills. After retiring from his job as the hero, he decided to start a blacksmith shop at the age of 40! The dragon girl Cruel and the white wolf girl Sue also join the forge, and they enjoy a happy slow life together. Meanwhile, in the royal palace, the quality of their newly produced weapons have decreased, now that Heiji is gone? An old man hero enjoys a second life, a heartwarming slow life story!
An Ancient Terror ...REBORN! The worst living weapon was a super creature from ancient times…the Neo Hume, and the Nazis have brought it back. Only one man has ever encountered the Neo Hume and lived…Baron Gong! The stakes are high. Their power is incredible. The destruction will be terrible. The battle to save humanity begins NOW! (Source: Media Blasters)
Japan is now the 51st state of the U.S.A. The isle of Neon, located near Japan, is the only place where prostitution and gambling are legal. There, Italian Mafia, Chinese Triad and Yakuza fight each other to gain the control of casinos and brothels.
Using Tezuka's characters, the very best artists were allowed to let loose and adapt his characters into short stories.
*"Then, go ahead and die."* Capsodia the Death Scorpion (Level 1) was called the "weakest" and was chased out of his position as one of the Four Heavenly Monarchs in the Demon Lord's Army. He was planning to hide out in the Human's Territory until things die down a bit, but he became idolized by Pafimia, an animal-eared Heroine, and Sharon, a pint-sized Saint... Introducing an astounding fantasy story chock full of excitement!! (Source: Seiga Nicovideo, translated)
Asami is a beautiful cop in the Investigative Precint 1! Her dream is to solve a big case! But because of Asami hating Lieutenant Shimoyama's interference Asami's chances are thwarted time and time again. One day, an all-points bulletin stating a discovery of a floating corpse!? Shimoyama claims it's a suicide but Asami does not rule out foul play and starts investigating with her partner, Harada. A front line police story depicting the adventures of a female cop! With sex!
It has been XX years since the enforcement of the Human Rights Appropriate Use Act. In the city, "humans with human rights" live richly, and "humans without human rights who have been certified as livestock" line up in the shop windows. Pets, experimental animals, and humans who are used as meat are poor creatures who live in a different world from me...that's what it should be.
The stage is set in a world that has been destroyed by excessive capitalism and disparity. It's a post-apocalyptic world where "taking what you want" is considered the most valuable thing to do. Roxan and Hugo are brokers who handle everything from corpses to missiles in this lawless world, and they are lured by the smell of money and the trap of trouble as they race along old Route 66. This is a unique dirty fantasy involving the best of buddies!