Imagine waking up one day to find that the sky around has been engulfed by an unidentifiable mechanical presence. Imagine that this new sky opens up and releases a Monomakia, a living weapon, whose sole purpose is to end your life. That's exactly what happens to 13-year-old Marin Asagi, an orphaned girl living in an alternate version of Tokyo in the 1970's. Young Marin's only chance to survive rests with Melan Blue, the Gun-Swordsman, who is destined to protect her. With arms made of weapons, the power of flight, and retractable body armor, Melan is a powerful bodyguard indeed. Who is sending the Monamakia? Why do they want Marin dead? Who sent Melan to protect her? What is the secret of Brigadoon? With her new protector by her side Marin sets out across two worlds to discover the answers.

Truck-kun's latest victim finds out what it's really like to have the Ultimate Cheat Skill. Shockingly, there are no slave harems.

In a dark future, rival warriors of warring sects persecute nonbelievers and die for their faith. But a disillusioned young novice and a deadly gun-toting priest may be about to change all that… Young Capria has completed her studies at the Arsenal School and has begun her internship with the Elysia Unification Council under Father Garrincha. But no lessons could prepare this sheltered novice for the outside world, where rebels battle against the dreaded "Testarotho." Heretics are tried and burned at the stake, warring religious factions battle for power, and the common people live a miserable life in feudal servitude. Can she bring a spark of hope to a world filled with destruction and madness? Maybe if she lives long enough!

Contains five sweet and lovely slice of life stories about kids, and one bittersweet young romance. The title story Tomonen is about a trio of kids who get lost in the woods and wind up befriending a young witch. A series if vignettes paint us a picture of their time together as they explore a world touched by magic.

The young Erwin Smith is a rising star in the Survey Corps, humanity's only hope of defeating the man-eating monsters known as Titans. Ruthless and dispassionate, Erwin’s mind is devoted to strategies and intrigue. But beneath Erwin’s feet is another world, the Underground, where humans are born and die surrounded by the garbage the Capital throws away. Here, the criminal Levi survives on his wits and agility. But when these two ambitious men cross paths, who will prove himself stronger? The origin story of Levi and Erwin.

At Rubrum's Akademeia, cadets are divided into twelve classes based on their magical expertise. Kurasame Susaya feels that he is wasting his time with the immature cadets in Class Third, so he strives to be a part of real missions with the elite Class First where cadets take their roles more seriously. With the proposal of a test of courage, however, Kurasame begins to see his class as more than just lazy idiots, but his chances of being a part of the class are taken away after tragedy strikes. As a result of the disaster, Kurasame and three of his fellow classmates Miwa, Guren, and Kotetsu unite to help support each other, and to defend Rubrum from the outside forces that will do anything to see it fall.

Leader of Sekihoutai, Sagara Souzou, staying ahead of the turbulence era with his people. High School student, Miyasaka Kotetsu, aiming to be the top in Kendo with his younger brother. In order to change the world, In order to protect you, guided by the red string of fate. They encounter as they transcend through time. The revelations of the Bakumatsu era and youth unfolds here!

Opus is Kon's metafictional tale of Chikara Nagai, a creator under pressure to finish his latest graphic novel, Resonance, who finds that the harshest critic of the shock ending he's got planned is the character who'll have to die in it! Nagai's strengths and weaknesses as a creator are tested beyond their limits as his present and his past, and the worlds of the manga and of reality, become the levels of a maze he may never escape... let alone get a chance to resolve the story!

The series, drawn in "SD" style, stars Sasuke Uchiha and shows the humorous side of him and Taka.

1) Love is Here Hina, a 20-year-old assistant to a photographer, has always admired Kouzuki, a beautiful model. He wants nothing more than to be his stylist, but Kouzuki has other ideas. 2) Music Hour Taka, bass player for an up-and-coming band, has always liked the boy who works the concession stand at the live house, Shibuya Juice. But then Hina, Taka's friend, comes to visit and is mistaken for Taka's love interest... 3) Shiawase no Kamisama Starry-eyed high school boy, Kageyama, has been dumped nine times in three years and while cursing the sunset falls in love at first sight with the misunderstood Ryuuji Izumi... Kouzuki from the first story makes an appearance here as Kageyama's friend. 4) Ashita Tenki ni Naare Ryuuya, brother of Ryuuji Izumi from the previous story, is playing soccer with his teammates when he accidentally nails a flower delivery guy right in the face. Fortunately for Ryuuya, the flower guy is accustomed to taking balls to the face, and he shows the soccer kid some of his sweet moves. 5) Killing Me The number one host from Club Butterfly finds a boy getting the crap kicked out of him in an alley and indirectly rescues him. After taking him home, the boy's existence begins to push the boundaries of the jaded host's beliefs. 5.5) A Day In Hana's Life A short extra from the perspective of Izumi's little sister, Hana, bringing together all the couples from the previous chapters. 6) Ma Chérie A mysterious mansion master who believes himself incapable of love because of his profession, has found a mythical bat boy that shocks him.

Cecily goes to a prestigious wizarding school and is obsessed with her brother.

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Another collection of short stories by Kayono involving strange worlds. 1) Secretly a Woman (Shinobi no Onna) - By day she's an ambiguous high school girl, but by night...she transforms into a super-hot male host (gigolo)! Yes, Yuka is "Secretly a Woman," but then a woman named Renka comes to the host club and steals both her body and her heart...!? 2) Butterfly Night - From Kayono's "Arabian Nights" series. Princess Sheherazade is sent to marry a vile sultan in order to keep him from conquering her father's kingdom, but she's kidnapped en route by the masked Devil Mariam, who will do what it takes to exact revenge against the sultan -- including stealing the virginity of the sultan's pretty bride-to-be...! Published in Chokotto Abunai Koimonogatari. 3) Lovers in the Tower that Touches Heaven - Ruby, Baghdad's top dancer, is waiting for Jank to return home. When he does, he tells her that he only escaped death by promising Garuda, a carnivorous devil living in the desert, that he could have Ruby for one week. What will happen to Ruby?!

"A long war between the Grasslands and Zexen has taken a heavy toll. When a long-needed truce fails, a quest is undertaken to find the legendary Flame Champion, who saved the Grasslands in another war years before." The third of the Suikoden series highlights the struggle of the bearers of the 5 elemental True Runes; True Fire Rune, True Water Rune, True Lightning Rune, True Earth Rune and True Wind Rune; amidst the chaos that ensued within the Grasslands. Who is the mastermind and what is his/her/their purpose? Based on the PS2 video game, it is also loosely based on the Water Margin classics, though it's limited only to the gathering of 108 Stars of Destiny in order to restore order.

Backstory of the events taking place before Saint Seiya.

Mitsuki loves singing, but a malignant tumor in her throat has prevented her from pursuing her passion. However, Mitsuki's life turns around when two fun-loving Shinigami appear to grant her a temporary reprieve from her illness--and give her singing career a magical jump-start. Includes a short story called Ginyu Meika in volume 2. Akiyoshi Kiryuu attempts to practice for an upcoming piano competition; however, his practice continually gets interrupted by a girl named Kanon, who claims to be the spirit of a tree.

Features Illya as a main character where she's living an alternate life as a school girl. However, she is chosen by the Magical Stick Ruby and is involved in a quarrel between Rin (Kaleido Ruby) and Luvia (Kaleido Sapphire).

A hot demon appeared in my dream! What's a guy to do?

Meet Chiruha: She lives alone in a small secluded house deep in a mountainous forest, the TV her only connection to the outside world. After years of watching and dreaming of what life must be like in the outside world, she has gathered up her courage to venture out and explore the local village. However, she must be careful not to stand out among the humans, for Chiruha holds a secret... Kisara also holds a secret...and a grudge. He's searching for who-

The story covers 13 years and begins with a 19-year-old college student named Hana who encounters and falls in "fairy tale-like" love with a "wolf man." After marrying the wolf man, Hana gives birth and raises two wolf children—an older sister named Yuki who was born on a snowy day, and a younger brother named Ame who was born on a rainy day. The four quietly lived in a corner of a city to conceal the existence of the "wolf children," but when the wolf man suddenly dies, Hana decides to move to a rural town far removed from the city.

Back at her hometown for the first time in 9 years, this high school girl has no time to reminisce when it turns out the tiger from her childhood is still very determined to marry her. That said, there is a plan: she will transform this tiger into the most irresistible Casanova, and the tiger will surely go on to only seduce women "much better than someone like her."

After experiencing a time slip, Heo Kyun, a Joseon gourment, is searching for delicacies in modern Korea.

The tyrannical dragon has been defeated and the continent is ushered into an era of peace. But the Hero has a long road ahead of him to find peace within himself...

From the same creator of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Baoh is a powerful bioweapon with human strength and other abilities, such as firing a corrosive substance, in a teenager body who escapes with Violet from Judas Laboratory and must face various assassins sent by the organization to kill him.