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As the enigmatic creatures of soil from the land of the dead, known as Disas, invaded, humanity was saved from the brink of crisis by a group of magical girls who had acquired a mysterious power. However, three years have passed and the girls have returned to their normal lives, only to have new incidents disrupt their routine. The once-saviors of humanity, known as "The Magical Five," now face daily battles for survival as fate toys with their existence.
This drama, a smash-hit in Japan, looks at the lives of the men and women who work to deliver one million new lives into the world each year in Japan. " Translation by Kevin Gifford/ Erin Procter, Lettering by Darren Smith, Editing by Sarah Tilson, YKS Services LLC/SKY JAPAN, Inc.
1988: It is World War III. Tokyo is decimated by a mysterious black explosion, unmatched in magnitude. 2019: Fast forward 31 years. Neo-Tokyo, hastily built on the ruins of old Tokyo, is a sprawling cityscape of neon extravaganza. It is a fusion of towering skyscrapers and cutting-edge technology that is permeated through and through with an explosive, hyper-violent cocktail of biker gangs, poverty, and revolutionaries. In this derelict metropolis live Tetsuo Shima and Shoutarou Kaneda, two bikers who are the best of friends and the fiercest of rivals, despite being affiliated with the same gang. Desperate to prove himself as Kaneda's equal, Tetsuo unwittingly pulls a stunt that culminates in the awakening of a cryptic existence that threatens to change both the face of Neo-Tokyo and the lives of those who call the city their home—the awakening of a government secret simply known as Akira.
Minato's apartment appears akin to a deserted island due to its secluded nature and modest proportions. Despite being of elementary age, Minato shoulders the burden of looking after his younger sister, Nagisa, who yearns for their mother's infrequent homecomings. On a sudden visit, their mother treats them to the amusement park and hands Minato some cash before leaving them high up on the Ferris wheel. While ascending, a bolt of lightning strikes their carriage, leaving Minato unconscious. Upon awakening, he's taken aback by a turn of events that challenges his notions of calamity.
An ability to make a debt of “1 million” overnight bring new meaning to his boring life. “Please… Let me pay the debt with my body…”
Rika Furude had always known Hinamizawa as her home, finding comfort in the peaceful mountain village and the company of her friends. However, she longed for something more and wished to share her desire with her best friend, Satoko Houjou. Rika yearned to attend the prestigious St. Lucia Academy, where she could receive a refined education far from their rustic surroundings. Despite initial hesitation, Satoko agreed to take the difficult entrance exams, and they both embarked on a new journey. At St. Lucia Academy, Rika effortlessly adapted to the high-class atmosphere, showcasing her innate elegance and composed demeanor. On the other hand, Satoko struggled to fit in, relying on Rika's support to get by. However, as Rika befriended a sophisticated clique of girls, Satoko's isolation grew, and her academic performance suffered. Their friendship deteriorated until it became irreparable, with Satoko driven to despair by her increasing feelings of loneliness. Succumbing to a dark impulse, she committed an unfathomable act.
One hundred years ago, monstrous creatures known as Meijuu (溟獣) suddenly emerged from the ocean, staining the waters black and preventing humanity from advancing into the seas. In response, humanity turned to submarines and, with only a faint glimmer of hope, began challenging the Meijuu. Among them is a young man named Ven, who cannot let go of the childhood stories his older brother once told him about the \"blue sea.\" Driven by that longing, he boards the submarine Stier as a Meijuu observer. What color will ultimately be reflected in Ven’s eyes? A marine battle fantasy begins—one to reclaim the seas!
Yamada, who works as an ordinary company employee, goes to visit the family home left behind as an inheritance by his late grandfather, and there he finds a door to another world!! Beyond the door, he meets a talking black cat and a homunculus girl, and as he begins living together with them, he enjoys a cheat magic life in modern Japan and a heartwarming slow life in another world♪ The best-of-both-worlds life of 35-year-old bachelor Yamada, between another world and reality, begins!
Ryoko's focus was solely on track before her ambition was cut short by an injury. However, a day out with friends introduced her to the exhilaration of car racing, especially when she noticed a female driver of similar age. Her curiosity led her to try out drifting, even though she had never driven before. Immediately, a new passion ignited, accompanied by numerous challenges to overcome.
There was a time when there were ninja serving the powerful, hired for intelligence missions, destruction, or assassination. While the times have changed, the need for ninja has not vanished. In a particular school, there are girls who are secretly in training to become ninja. Ninjas-in-training, Asuka, Katsuragi, Hibari, Ikaruga, and Yagyuu each have a secret technique scroll that they protect at all times. This features their tumultuous school life as they pursue the path of the ninja! (Source: MangaHelpers)
