Dororo is a thriller manga, which revolves around a ronin during the Sengoku period. He was born malformed, limbless and without facial features or internal organs. This was the result of his birth father daimyo Daigo Kagemitsu forging a pact with 48 sealed demons so that he might rule the world. In return, he promised the demons could each obtain a piece of his unborn child's body. This enabled them to roam free and commit atrocities along the countryside.
After his mother was forced to set him adrift on the river, lest he be killed by his father, the infant was subsequently found and raised by Dr. Honma, a medicine man who used healing magic and alchemical methods to give the child prostheses crafted from the remains of children who had died in the war. The boy became nearly invincible against any mortal blow as a result of the prostheses and healing magic. Grafted into his left arm was a very special blade that a travelling storyteller presented to Dr. Honma, believing it was fated to be within his possession given that ever since the boy had been discovered, the doctor had been visited by goblins. As revealed in a short tale about the blade's origin, the blade had been forged out of vengeance to kill goblins as well as other supernatural entities.
After the doctor was forced to send him on his way because he was attracting demons, the young man learned from a ghostly voice of the curse that had be set upon him at birth and that by killing the demons responsible he could reclaim the stolen pieces of his body and thus regain his humanity. Across his travels, he earned the name "Hyakkimaru" (????) among other names for his inhuman nature. On one such hunt of a demon, Hyakkimaru came across a young orphan thief named Dororo who thereafter travels by his side through the war-torn countryside.
From Kodanclub:
An ordinary, quiet town is shaken by a series of bizarre happenings brought about by the darkness in human hearts. There are no solutions in the real world: Only "Dream Messengers" can find the answers. Dream messengers connect the fabulous with the real and control the power of dreams. Their leader, Toko Mishima, works with 8 other messengers using the powers given by an old spell and a toy made by Toko's father. Toko, her younger sister Rinko, Hajime Tachibana, who loves young girls, and the six other Dream Messengers are given the names of days or stars - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Raff and Keito.
From MangaHelpers:
This volume is a collection of short stories. The title story "Aka no Sekai" features a boys' summer camp out in the country. The main character, Regulus, is reluctantly attending the summer camp, where he shares a room with a cheerful boy named Miran. Soon after arrival, though, some of the other boys begin acting strange, while claiming they want to see the color red. Will Regulus and Miran be able to figure out what is happening before it is too late? [tethysdust]
From Viz:
Delve into the tortured past of Earl Cain C. Hargreaves, charismatic heir to a wealthy family full of secrets, lies and unthinkable crimes. Follow the young Cain as he attempts to unravel the secrets of his birth, all the while solving each new mystery that comes his way.
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In the Hakushaku Cain Series:
1) Wasurerareta Juliet
Includes 2 oneshots
* The Boys Who Stopped Time -
England, year 1918. Rupert enrolls to his new school just a few days after the murder of a maid called Noelle. He's the type that just can't sit still, so when he meets Noelle's sister, he's determined to help her find out who murdered her sister...
* Double -
When they were children, Ren helped his friend Emilio start his career as an actor. But when Ren didn't have any news from Emilio for two years, he decided to go to New York to look for his friend...
2) Shounen no Fukasuru Oto
3) Kafka
Includes 1 oneshot
* Ellie in Summer Clothes
4) Akai Hitsuji no Kokuin
5) God Child
Ouka Namae is the boy who lacks a lot of '"emotions." When he's hit or being scolded, he will not even lift an eyebrow. He cannot obtain the real feelings of being alive. That boy has to do something related to an "important person," which is the only method to obtain his "emotions"... This is the story of how Ouka Namae will obtain his "emotions." Once the ending draws near, will it result in a happy ending? Or will it be...
From Bliss:
Takashi is haunted at night by visions of a woman begging for her child not to be taken away. He sometimes sees strange shadows outside his window, but tries his best to simply ignore them. As his seventeenth birthday approaches, the shadow becomes more and more clear, and the vision more vivid. Slowly, the once kind and caring Takashi becomes indifferent, and eventually cold and biting towards everyone around him. What does this sudden change in attitude have to do with his seventeenth birthday?
Space Adventure Cobra is a popular Shounen Jump manga from the late 70s, early 80s.
Cobra is a notorious Space Pirate with a laser gun as his left arm. But, he was tired of being chased by the agency in space and decided to lead a regular life by changing his face & being wiped of his memory.
3 years later, he is a regular person leading a regular life. He is tired of his lifestyle. For fun, he goes to see a "Trip Movie" that allows him to see the dream of his choice. When he saw his "dream", he saw his memories of when he was the notorious Space Pirate Cobra. However, he didn't know that was his memories. As he is going home, he meets up with someone who had a grudge with him. There is a little scuffle, and learns that he actually has a laser gun on his left hand.
From Tapastic:
To every death, there is a reason. Behind these deaths, there are "Architects" who plan and design them. Follow Gunho, a Death Architect, and his group as they design masterpieces...
Ariyuki is standing in front of his fomer home which happens to be destroyed by a meteroite. Among the ruins he finds a gem which frees a young girl. Though that girl claims to be god and is willing to grant him his dearest wishes.
The hunting mystery manga's story is set 300 years after god destroyed the old world and killed humans, and only the "messenger" is left. But in a city filled with tunnels called Reform City, humans still live underground. They search for relics, while living in fear from the threat of the "messenger."
(Source: Anime News Network)
Since childhood, Noah has been plagued by a debilitating condition – hallucinations. When a mysterious murder rocks the town, the voices whisper that Noah holds the key to the killer's identity. As Noah grapples with the truth, a series of unsettling events begin to unfold around her.
Two friends investigate the disappearance of a writer on a small island, which has been largely cut off from the mainland since the fall of the Shinto during the Meji era. They stumble across several strange occurrences, such as a naked female corpse hanging upside down on a tree during one stormy night. Locals speak of old-standing traditions, folk rituals and superstitions, but after more bodies were found, Shiho and Tsuyoshi wonder if there's a serial killer among the locals...
Tokumaru Tokuda is a medical student who is taking a leave of absence from school and spending every day lazily. To search for his big brother who went missing after sending an e-mail saying "Help me", Tokumaru ends up going to "Western Tibet". Using the photo that his brother sent as a hint, Tokumaru and two guides, Sonam and Namgyal head toward a certain valley. However, it's a valley that not even the locals go near since it is said that the valley brings disaster on anybody that comes near… The three men embark on their long journey on foot in Western Tibet, the land high above the world.
Comedy, Drama, Mature, Mystery, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life
26
1
2
May 6, 2024
From MangaHelpers:
Tomioka Yuji is a 32-year-old night-shift guard for a mall. He works completely alone, so he often slacks off, exercising and hanging out on the roof. In some ways, the job is perfect for him, as he's always been terrible with people. However, he can't help feeling incredibly lonely and wishing he had friends.
One night, he makes a wish for friendship on a falling star. Shortly after, he finds a strange note left at the door of the mall. It says, "within a year, you'll go mad and die." After this, his solitary life begins to change--some ways for the better, and some for the worse. At work, he notices an ominous silhouette in a nearby apartment building, watching him neglect his job. Who is the mysterious figure? Who sent him the creepy note, and why? [tethysdust]
애인발견 ; Aein Balgyeon ; Get Love ; Got Love ; Forget About Love
Comedy, Mystery, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
23
1
5
May 6, 2024
When you’re dating a guy, the first thing you need to look at is his family’s material possessions. He has to be rich! Dating without money is like being in a desert without an oasis or having a mochi without the red bISBN filling. He must also be smart–class and etiquette are absolute must-haves. These are traits that will get handed down to your children, so be sure to read through his past report cards if you want this to be a successful long-term relationship!
Se-Lim Lee knew exactly what she wanted out of life and how to get it...until a month ago. After a horrific car accident, Se-Lim is left without her memory, and all she has is her old diary to help her retrieve the most important aspect of her life--her love interest. Four likely candidates come to her now blank mind--but why do all seem to hate her? Global manga-ka Sang-Eun Lee's hilarious romantic comedy reminds us there's one thing every relationship seems to forget about...
Megami Ibunroku - Persona - Be Your True Mind; Megami Inbun Roku Persona; Persona - Be Your True Mind; Goddess Revelations - Persona; Shin Megami Tensei - Persona; 女神異聞録ペルソナ
While playing a ritual-like children's game called "Persona", students are knocked unconscious. While asleep, they encounter a man named Philemon who bestows several Personas upon them. When they wake up, the youths discover they can summon Personas.
Wandering the packed tunnels of Shinjuku Station, famous author Yosuke Mikura makes a strange discovery: a seemingly homeless drunk woman who can quote French poetry. Her name is Barbara. He takes her home for a bath and a drink, and before long Barbara has made herself into Mikura's shadow, saving him from egotistical delusions and jealous enemies. But just as Mikura is no saint, Barbara is no benevolent guardian angel, and Mikura grows obsessed with discovering her secrets, tangling with thugs, sadists, magical curses and mythical beings - all the while wondering whether he himself is still sane.
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
23
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
19
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
20
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
28
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
15
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
39
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.
