Still in her early twenties, beautiful Toshiko Tomura has won the Akutagawa Prize for her story "The Book of Human Insects." The great honor is not her first: she has previously won the New York Design Academy Award, before which she was the lead actress of an established theatrical troupe. Yet, while the media go abuzz, the woman in the limelight slips away from the metropolis; what the sole paparazzo who manages to trail her to an abandoned country house witnesses is an immobile figure of an old woman and the star herself, naked, in a reverie as bizarre as it is erotic...
Shiro Ali; Snow White & Alice; Snow White and Alice; Белоснежка и Алис; 白アリッッ; 白雪爱丽丝
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Shoujo
27
1
12
May 5, 2024
From Comic Sylph's Official Homepage:
Out of the blue, protagonist Snow White finds herself transported to a strange world. Here, many unusual creatures roam, and all the signs and words are backwards.
To leave this world, Snow White must fulfill one condition:
“Make Alice the King.”
For the sake of returning back to her own world, Snow White must team up with Alice but…
A strange yet wondrous fairytale-like fantasy awaits you.
Jiro Tenge (???? Tenge Jir??), one of the eldest sons of the moderately wealthy Tenge family, has become an agent working for the United States, and his secret murders are discovered by Ayako Tenge (???? Tenge Ayako?), his youngest sister. This problem is aggravated by her discovery of terrible incestuous affairs in her own family; the wife of her older brother is actually her mother, who has to frequently have sex with Ayako's father, the family patriarch Sakuemon. To hide these secrets, the family—under pressure from Sakuemon and his eldest son Ichiro—decides to keep Ayako locked up in the basement for the rest of her life.
Despite the efforts of her mother and younger brother Shiro, she lives for nearly two dozen years under the family's house, while great political and social changes occur above her. Ayako eventually leaves the basement after growing into a beautiful and attractive woman, and seeks affection from others while remaining terrified of the outside world. This sets off a chain reaction of events which spells tragedy for the Tenge family.
学糾法廷 ; 学纠法庭 ; Gakkyu Hotei: School Judgment ; School Investigation Court / School Judgement
Comedy, Drama, Mystery, School Life, Shounen
23
1
4
September 30, 2024
The education system has changed its way of punishing students. If there is a problem now, the students go to court. But its not a normal court, its made out of students and preschoolers. Attorneys , prosecutors and judges are all students. Follow the case of Tento Nanahoshi as he and his attorney Abaku Inugami try to prevail the accusations of murdering the pet fish of the class. It will be a though process as the prosecutor is the cute and rich Pine Hanzuki.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Generation Next; Yu-Gi-Oh! Genex; Yu☆Gi☆Oh! GX; 遊☆戯☆王GX; 遊戯王GX; The King of Games GX; The King of Games Genex; The King of Games Generation Next; O rei dos jogos GX
Years have passed after Yugi's adventures and now it's Yuki Judai's turn. Yuki Judai is a new student in the school Duel Academy, a school dedicated to teach duelist the basics and advanced techniques. Judai is determined to be world's #1 duelist, accepting challenges from his rivals (and friends). Although the manga is based on the anime, the story is really different and unrelated.
In this story, Nagai gets his folklore on with every chapter containing a lot on Buddhist lore or Japanese folklore. The prologue introduces us to Heaven, Incorporated, a company with a particular staff that hunts down all sorts of supernatural monsters and protects humanity from them.
Toukyou Genji Monogatari (Ozaki Minami) ; 東京ゲンジ物語 ; Genji the Death's Friend ; Tokyo Genji Monogari (OZAKI Minami)
Drama, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural
25
1
2
May 5, 2024
"People often die around me."
A series of bizarre "deaths" stalk Genji, while a string of haunting memories and mystery surround him, all rooted in his childhood. A dear friend, a murder, and a curse. As more and more "deaths" unravel, the horrifying truth behind the origin grows ever more entangled. Seemingly the only keys to solve these mysteries, are the charismatic shinigami Touya, and Genji's own memories.
Kindaichi Case Files writer Seimaru Amagi and Zetsuai creator Minami Ozaki come together to bring you a gripping mystery surrounding the past, memories, and the chain of deaths.
From ADV:
Private Investigator Loki is certainly an extraordinary fellow with an incredibly demanding profession. While his boyish good looks disguise his true nature, no challenge is too tough for Loki. Not only is it Loki's job to solve mysteries, but he must also protect his own interests, namely his family, especially when those who want him rubbed-out enter the picture. Loki must dig up evidence surrounding kidnappings, murders, suicides, and the like. When old adversaries strike too close to home, Loki must prepare, not only to solve the crime, but to survive the vicious attacks! If the action's hot, you can count on Loki being there!
From K.I.S.S.:
Everyone dreams of getting into Glory Hill, the university where successful applicants are guaranteed fame and fortune. Being looked up to as role models, the people of Korea are anxious to see what will become of the five new students which have been accepted. Watching from a distance a boy sits at the bus stop with an indescribable look etched onto his face.
Original Webcomic
Million Tatami Labyrinth; Dédale; 百万畳ラビリンス; El laberinto del millón de tatamis
Adventure, Mystery, Sci-fi, Seinen, Supernatural
36
1
2
May 5, 2024
What if real life could "glitch"?
Reika and Yoko, two students, wander in a huge building, a real never-ending labyrinth defying imagination.
Their only clue: a mysterious message on a low table signed by Tagami, a famous video game creator.
What is the real nature of this place ? Why are Reika and Yoko humanity's only hope?
- Nominated for the 9th Manga Taisho Award in 2016.
Hiro's brother Atsuya is dating Hiro's childhood friend and secret crush Hikari. Hiro's affection for Hikari will lead him to commit an un-punishable crime against his older brother. At least, he thinks it is un-punishable, until he is kidnapped and imprisoned by a group of people wearing animal masks. The judging is about to start! Basicly same principles of "gore Game of concealed murderer" as in Doubt.
Halloween Tantei - Oz Williams; Halloween Detective: Oz Williams; Halloween Tantei: Oz Williams; Halloween Tantei: Ozu Williams; ハロウィン探偵 オズ・ウィリアムス
Josei, Mystery, Shounen, Supernatural
17
1
5
May 4, 2024
From LuffyNoTomo Translations: Oz Williams is a kid genius who has a special power when it comes to helping the dead get revenge! 19th century London is the place where kid detective Oz Williams and his unusual assistant live. Oz helps solve cases that the police have trouble with and in the end, the murderer always ends up killing themselves due to a mysterious power Oz shows them in order to take revenge for the dead. Oz has the ability to hear the dead and in the form of a Jack-o-lantern, the dead take their revenge on their killer. Oz loves sweets and always wears a Halloween costume all year round, so that's why he is known as the Halloween detective!
Madeth and Lalvan successfully obtain a castle but it seems that there is a rumour going on around that says the castle is haunted by a spirit. The spirit is actually an angel that blesses kings that are currently ruling the land of good fortune and that he will be loved by all the people of the land. He will also be most likely ruling the land for a long time.
However, one day, the appearance of a lady has stirred conflict between the two good friends. What will happen to the relationship of Madeth and Lalvan?
From Phoenix Serenade Scans:
Akabane Yuuhi, a 15-year-old girl who aspires to become an actress. Well, her dream might soon come true. She has been accepted into 'Diamond Actors Academy', a very prestigious school which trains young boys and girls to become actors. Many famous actors and actresses graduated from this school. So, of course, Yuuhi is excited. But, things start to get a bit weird. Just what is up with their teacher, Otome Kasumi? The acting is getting a tad too realistic to be considered acting. Things are getting really creepy. Is the school really what it seems? Or is there more to this school than meets the eye?
Vyalen, the main character in the story, is a graduating high school student from their school.Their school was pretty known as one of the best athletic and academic breeding students. In other words, only those who have special talents, elite minds, and abilities could only enter the school. Each of the students were categorized according to their major fields-- like being an elite, academic, and athletic. But, for the school's first in history they were not able to categorize Vyalen for whom he has this unknown ability that allows him to "artificially" use or create talents that he's not even used to... Moving on, within only 12 twelve days he will be graduating from his high school. That's why he is in a hurry for confessing his love to her long beloved crush, Trixy. But suddenly one morning, on his way to school, he suddenly bumped into a puny little nerdy girl named Lnear. having the thought that he had heard this name somewhere... later on. He finally realized that it was a classmate of his that must be sitting next to him that never came to school since the first day of class...
Action, Mecha, Mystery, School Life, Seinen, Supernatural
21
1
2
May 4, 2024
In a parallel 21st century Japan, an enemy with incredibly advanced technology attacks mainland Japan from Hokkaido, shattering the Japanese Defense Forces and their American allies. Japanese military scientists use what enemy technology their troops can capture to create their own mecha to fight off the enemy's advance.
But what does this have to do with a boy named Yuu, a mechanical genius with motor sickness, and his separation from his younger sister for over 7 years? Why does she suddenly appear after all that time, dressed as a miko and shadowed by a fox, at the temple where Yuu lives with his uncle? Is she who she says she is?
She reappears in his life just as military secrets and his own secret burden of a psychic power shake up his socially estranged life. And then the war advances
K, a robot detective, joins the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Force’s Science Division and is partnered with human partner, Shinjo Go much to the chagrin of Chief Inspector Shiba Daizo, who distrusts the Robot. Together they battle the crimes perpetrated by the renegade conglomerate R.K.K. “BADO†(Robot Kaishi Kabukigaisha – Robot Rental Company)
12-year-old Ritsuka Aoyagi is, to say the least, a troubled child. Due to a rare case of psychological disorder, he has no memories of his life before the age of ten, and apparently is now the polar opposite of who he was before he lost his memories. This causes his mentally unstable mother to constantly abuse him, demanding that he leave and return the 'real' Ritsuka to her. For the past two years, his older brother Seimei had been the center of his life, protecting him from his mother and accepting and loving him. However, recently, Seimei was found burned to death in the classroom of Ritsuka's elementary school. Ritsuka is still in the process of recovering from what happened when he meets a man named Soubi, claiming to be Seimei's 'friend'. He informs Ritsuka that their name is "Loveless", and that he will be his Sacrifice - while Soubi is his "Fighter". Soon, Ritsuka finds himself in the midst a bizarre world where teams of two; the 'fighter' and 'sacrifice', combat each other using verbal spells. While treading through disturbing secrets and finding new friends within them, Soubi and Ritsuka bond, and through each other, begin to heal from the scars of their pasts.
Monster weaves the riveting story of brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a famous surgeon with a promising career at a leading hospital. Tenma risks his reputation and promising career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to him, this child is destined for a terrible fate. A string of strange and mysterious murders begin to occur soon afterward, ones that professionally benefit Dr. Tenma, and he emerges as the primary suspect. Conspiracies, serial murders, and a scathing depiction of the underbelly of hospital politics are all masterfully woven together in this compelling manga thriller.
Shim LeaYoung is the “zombie boy” of his school. Everyday, his duty is to get beat up by entire student body. Because his expression never changes, people are disgusted of, and avoid him. He is not loved even at home – where he lives with his father’s friend’s family. One day, a real zombie and a couple of people who call themselves “Schwarz* appear, trying to extract the Evil Spirit Jade from him…
There’s this school where all the students are criminals. It’s a secret institution where they teach unlawful kids who’ve committed serious crimes.
Yuuki Oku was mysteriously taken there and as punishment for his crimes, his memories have been taken away. Along with six other boys who have also had a part of their body taken away from them.
However, they have a chance to get back what was theirs and graduate from that school if they find the puppet student who took their body parts.
The series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator traveling with the blind master swordsman Ichi. In their travels, they assist the common people in solving mysteries and righting wrongs (usually committed by bandits or corrupt officials). Sabu is engaged to Midori, the daughter of his boss, who works as a police officer for the Tokugawa shogunate.
This series won the 1968 Shogakukan Manga Award.
俺が童貞を捨てたら死ぬ件について ; Ore ga Doutei wo Sutetara Shinu Ken ni Tsuite
Mature, Mystery, Romance, Seinen
46
1
3
May 3, 2024
Original webcomic
From MangaHelpers:
Ichijo Kazuya thought that he was murdered, but when he came to, he was back in his high school days. He lived his entire life as a playboy and had had countless sexual encounters with women until that fateful day that he was killed. He realizes that his murderer was his old high school friend Tanaka Masaki who was jealous of Kazuya’s relationships and his built up anger eventually exploded. Taken back 15 years into his past, it seems that he has been given a second chance at life and given a chance to make different choices. He decides that the way to prevent his eventual demise is to make sure Masaki is more successful with girls and loses his virginity before Kazuya. But fate seems to be steering Kazuya towards the path of his previous life and keeps introducing the same girls he had sexual encounters with. [vyc]
From Storm in Heaven:
The case files of the detectives at the Shinjuku Police Station paint an unapologetic picture of the worst of human nature, the horrors of everyday life, and the people that are the products of them. In this society, abused children grow up twisted, and traumatized victims turn to violence for revenge.
The line between victim and criminal is often blurred when even the worst offenders are those society once failed to save. Left behind in the passing of the years, former detective Iida Kyouya must once more pick up his gun.
Crimson Wolf (FR); Crimson Wolf and Fetters of Sheep; Kurenai no Ōkami to Ashikase; Kurenai no Ōkami to Ashikase no Hitsuji; 紅の狼と足枷の羊
Action, Adventure, Mystery, School Life, Seinen, Shounen, Supernatural
21
1
5
May 3, 2024
All humans are wolves in sheep's clothing and the same applies to Douchinji Youichi, a boy who always daydreams about various things, but never says anything out loud. One day, upon seeing a red full moon, a girl came dashing at him before punching him with a silver knuckle, knocking him unconscious and unable to really remember the incident. The next day, a new student, Akatsuki Ayame, joins his class.
On his way home, Youichi discovers that the girl who punched him is Ayame, and her silver knuckle draws out what she calls a "wolf", a person's inner thoughts or desires, from a "sheep", the superficial mask which restrains the inner "wolf" from surfacing. However, when someone is full of desires and becomes obsessed with their inner thoughts, the "wolf" outgrows the "sheep" and the person will be able to see the World of Red Moon. The girl explains that she doesn't have a "sheep" and would like to have one, so she requests Youichi to become her "sheep". Youichi agrees to it, marking the beginning of a story of the red riding hood who devours the wolf.
Houkusou Fuunden; Justice Bao; Record of Northern Song Affairs; 北宋風雲伝; 北宋风云传
Comedy, Historical, Mystery, Romance, Shoujo
24
1
1
May 3, 2024
From the back cover (v1)-
China, Northern Song Era (960 - 1127)
In order to help a world of injustice, the Capital selects a new Official, Hou Jyou. With him is a master of military arts, Tenjou. Enjoy as they are challenged by various events!
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The setting is an era of absolute corruption, when bribery, torture, and threats were the normal way of doing business in the government. Then comes forth a young, new Official - Hou Jyou - who challenges the corruption. Gifted by the previous Emperor with three beheading devices, he is charged with bringing justice back to the courts.
Based on the historical figure of Justice Bao (Chinese reading of the name), who was said to be an incorruptible official, this is a light-hearted romp through ancient China as he and his assistants work against the corruption that has become the norm in the Imperial Courts.
The setting of Devil Survivor 2 spans the whole country of Japan. It tells the story of Japanese high-school students who receive emails from a website foretelling their friend's deaths. Mysterious creatures invade the country, and the students enter a pact, enabling them to summon demons from their cell phones with a special Devil Summoning App.
Ririko, a role model Charisma Gal from Shibuya, finds herself playing amateur detective after an unexpected turn of events. She is keen to solve cases to impress elite police detective Nii, a man she adores and regards as her fiance. But her enthusiasm leads her into a whole lot of trouble.
Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Shoujo, Shounen Ai
30
1
8
May 3, 2024
From Osuwari Team:
In an organization of professional killers called Thanatos, there exists an elite assassin. Fighting for the ranking of No. 1, the curtain rises on a battle fought with blood over blood!!
From MangaHelpers:
Half a year ago, the four members of a literature club, as well as the elementary school niece of their faculty adviser, were bestowed with supernatural powers. The boy in the club, Ando Jurai, became able to produce black flames. The girls acquired a variety of powerful abilities: Tomoyo could slow, speed, or stop time, Hatoko could control the five elements (earth, water, fire, wind, light), little Chifuyu could create things, and Sayumi could repair objects or heal living things. However, since they gained these powers, nothing has really changed in their everyday life. Why have they been given these powers in the first place? Will the heroic fantasy life they imagined these powers would bring ever actually arrive? [tethysdust]
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The five members of the literature club awakened with extraordinary powers half a year ago. Although the members expected to be thrown into a world of super-powered battles at their school, their normal daily routine continued. No secret organizations bent on world destruction, no super-powered wars, no brave heroes or demon kings. However, the members still look forward to the possibilities of adventure, and continued to believe that with each day, they were getting ever closer to those days of fantasy. Their days of romantic comedy and battles with extraordinary powers begin!
(Source: ANN)
Action, Drama, Ghosts, Horror, Mystery, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Supernatural
42
1
17
January 26, 2026
Welcome to the classes of horror! I will be your guide to a world that lurks under everyday life. For these lessons, you don't need text books or notebooks. If you're prepared for the worst...
From MangaHelpers:
One day, Matsui Sakura receives an invitation to a "Revenge Game," and decides to attend. At the location indicated, she ends up locked in a dorm-like building with four of her classmates. It appears that the Revenge Game is being run by a wealthy classmate, Saionji, who was bullied so badly by some of the students that it ruined his life. Now he is taking his revenge, in a brutal game that allows him to have one of his former tormentors killed each morning.
However, Sakura--a lonely, quiet, orphan girl--does not understand why she is there, unless it was due to her inaction in stopping the bullying of others. She's also the only one who received an invitation, while the others were abducted or tricked into attending. What is the final purpose of this game? [tethysdust]
As is the case with much of Tezuka’s work, the main plot of Nextworld deals with Earth in the Atomic Age. Radiation and nuclear testing has led to the creation of many strange, almost supernatural species of animals, and it seems that every major nation on the planet wants to discover the secrets of these creatures and how to best harness atomic energy for their own purposes. Tensions rise as political conflicts escalate, and it seems that a third World War is inevitable. A strange mix of scientists, politicians, and young adventurers may be Earth’s last, best hope against corrupt government officials, armed forces, robots, and secret societies. Meanwhile, the boy detective Kenichi, the young Rock Holmes, Shunsaku Ban (Mustachio) and others discover the Fumoon, a race of tiny, telekinetic humanoids who evolved in Australia, and have their own plans for dealing with the impending apocalypse.
Hunt - Le Jeu du Loup-Garou; Jinroh Game; Jogo do Lobisomem; Werewolf Game; بازی جینرو; بازی گرگنما; 人狼ゲーム; 人狼游戏
Action, Drama, Horror, Mature, Mystery, School Life, Seinen, Survival, Tragedy
51
1
12
May 3, 2024
From Kawa Scans:
One night, senior high school second-year Nishina Airi is abducted. When she wakes, she is trapped in an uncanny, isolated space with other students from her high school and forced to take part in the “Werewolf Game”. Thus, a death game filled with fear and terror that would pit “Werewolves” and “Villagers” against each other, force them to murder – a game with rules so absolute, defiance is punished by gruesome death – begins.
Even after death, life is full of paperwork and criminals. Tsuzuki Asato is a 26 year old, happy-go-lucky, and dorky shinigami (god of death) whose job is to makes sure that those who are dead remain dead and stay in their proper realms. Even though he's had this job for over 70 years, he is in the worst division with horrible pay. He also has a knack for not keeping partners (since shinigami work in pairs), but now he seems to have one that will stick around; stubborn, smart-mouthed, serious and defensive 16 year old, Kurosaki Hisoka. With each case they investigate, they come closer to the conspiracies of the serial killer Dr. Muraki Kazutaka. Tsuzuki's relationship with Hisoka is growing stronger and closer...but there is a dark past to how Tsuzuki died that will not give him peace.
