A man dies alone after living a stagnant and fruitless life—but that's not where his story ends, as a boy named William is born into a land of fantasy and magic. Raised in a city of the dead by his new family—a mummy, a skeleton, and a ghost—he can remember glimpses of his past life, enough to know his time on Earth was wasted, and he vows not to let that happen again. Schooled in magic and combat, Will sets out on a journey to see the world. Along the way, he'll meet beings of all shapes and sizes. Each of these people has a story to tell and a lesson to teach Will about how to live his life to the fullest. (Source: J-Novel Club)

By the time Haruhiro comes to, he finds himself in a game like world filled with terrifying monsters. This world is called Grimgar. Armed with no more strength or ability than your average boy, Haruhiro and his fellow party members struggle to survive as they cobble out a mean existence, receiving mediocre pay in return for risking their lives everyday. What kind of future does this harsh, uncaring world have in store for those who are not destined to succeed, who have no prophecy to guide them, who are not heroes...? (Source: Yen Press)

Koujirou Shindou. Cabinet Office Director-General for Policy Planning​ is at Haneda Airport for a business trip. While the plane is on the runway, a giant structure suddenly appears out of thin air. The plane carrying Shindou and 251 passengers is taken undamaged inside the giant structure. After everyone disembarks, a man who looks like an ordinary human being shows up. He assures those from the plane that they're not in any danger. Shindou asks him to identify himself and explain the situation. Then the outside of the structure is displayed on a large screen, and at the same time, every passenger's cell phone starts ringing all at once. On each cell phone screen is a message from this man, to every one of Japan's citizens: "I, Yaha-kui zaShunina, hereby notify you that I am going to intervene in Japan's internal affairs." What is this young man's goal? And will Shindou manage to become an intermediary between Japan and the Anisotorons...? (Source: Anime News Network)

Jeweler Alfonso's fourth wife, Mercedes, is a beautiful woman with the unusual background of being a former knight. However, having had an unfortunate upbringing and been divorced three times, he distrusts women and shows no signs of being a newlywed. Mercedes, on the other hand, diligently fulfills her role as mistress of the house, but is troubled by her husband's inscrutable emotional fluctuations and his reluctance to open up. "Every couple overcomes trials before they can become a family"—a revelation Mercedes receives, and begins her search for what it truly means to be a "real couple"… (Source: Futami Shobo, translated)

King Kushihiko, the younger brother of the king, who was born with a disability affecting one side of his body, receives a gift from the empire at his inauguration as commander of the Royal Guard. It is Arame, a female slave wearing a bear mask. She was a fearsome criminal who led a rebel army in the empire. Unwillingly becoming her guardian, Kushihiko finds himself living a strange life with her, unaware that this encounter marks the beginning of the king's death and a tumultuous conspiracy. In the chaotic, dawning kingdom, the jesters dance. Like a tragedy. Like a comedy. A spectacular court drama revolving around the throne!