Despite assuming a more mature appearance after her transformation, Ran remains unfamiliar with the dangers lurking in the world beyond. Her encounter with wealthy bachelor Otaro Mikado raises the question: will he prove to be a friend, or a foe? Additionally, the series now includes six supplementary chapters: Volume 3: "Ume, Momo, and Sakura: We're Doing It Again Today" Volume 4: "Magical Doctor Becchin-sensei and the Kurobane Group's Current Affairs" Volume 5: "The Polka Dot Bath Time of the Girls" Volume 7: "Shizuka's Wandering Diary at That Time: Everyone's Heart is Not Here"
Throughout history, the crown of England has been the subject of fierce conflict. In the Middle Ages, the War of the Roses erupted as a result of this contest. In an attempt to claim the throne, the Duke of York aimed to overthrow both King Henry VI and his heir, with the ultimate goal of ascending the throne himself. On a particularly ominous day, the Duke becomes a father to a child, Richard Plantagenet - the third of his name. Richard is unlike traditional gender norms and possesses traits of both sexes. His mother expresses a deep loathing towards him, which shapes much of his early life. This has a profound impact on Richard, resulting in intense body dysphoria and an abhorrence of being labelled a demon. Richard is tormented by apparitions of England's former foe, Joan of Arc, who prophesies that his existence will bring about destruction to all those around him. In a bid to obtain salvation, Richard believes that he must aid his father to fulfil his fate of reigning as king. However, hindered by the expectations of both his mother and Joan, will Richard's efforts plunge his family into a vortex of gloom?
Wending his way home after a bender one evening, master moocher and game programmer Keita Ibuki decides to satisfy a craving for ramen at a noodle stand. Instead of slurping soup, though, he surrenders his meal to a manic girl who, unbeknownst to Keita, is a Mototsumitama, a guardian of the coexistence equilibrium. When his new acquaintance is attacked, Keita gets caught in the crossfire and loses an arm. Awakening from the shock of his injury, Keita finds himself back in his apartment... arm intact! But just whose arm is it?! Asking the strange girl raiding his refrigerator reveals only that Keita's life has become a great deal more complicated.
High schooler Gyubin Ji, a psychic who can read minds, meets Byeol Yu, a mysterious new classmate. The twist? Byeol is actually a human-hating alien in disguise, sent to decide humanity’s fate! As unexpected sparks fly between them, Gyubin must win Byeol's heart—and save Earth! Will he make it?
The abandoned princess wanted to destroy the imperial family. So, on a cold winter night, Estelle woke up the blue-eyed demon who was sleeping in the ice castle. "Make me empress." Surrounded by pure white snow, ice, and the thick scent of flowers, the beautiful demon whispered as she accepted the contract. "Welcome to hell, Estelle." Estelle thought that night was her first encounter with the demon, but they had an old first contract that Estelle could not remember... "The year you come of age. The night of the full moon in midwinter. The day the closed door of the ice castle opens. Promise me that you will call me then."
Hiromu is a boy in high school who has everything he could ever ask for in life: friends, a normal routine, and a girlfriend. However, one day he asks about someone named Tetsuya, and to his surprise, no one knows who he is. Hiromu is called crazy by his classmates for insisting that Tetsuya is real. Suddenly, on his way home, he runs into a boy who actually remembers Tetsuya, referring to him as "delicious." It isn't until later that Hiromu learns of even stranger happenings. According to the boy, Hiromu's name is Glorious Lily and his girlfriend is not who she appears to be. Instead, her name is Valeriana, a beautiful and unfeeling girl. With the help of this mysterious boy, Hiromu delves into his past and learns the truth about who Valeriana is, as well as who he himself is.
An Eldritch being disguises itself as a convenience store worker to understand the meaning of life.
Susumu Nakoshi is a middle-aged man who spends his days between a lavish first-class hotel and a park full of homeless people. One day, an eccentric young man approaches Nakoshi in search of subjects willing to partake in trepanation—the procedure of drilling a hole in the skull. This mysterious person claims that Nakoshi is the perfect man for the experiment. Initially rejecting the offer, he doubles back on his decision after his car gets towed off. Nakoshi agrees to let Manabu Ito, a 22-year-old medical student, drill a hole in his skull in exchange for 700,000 yen. The procedure bears no results at first, with Nakoshi showing no abnormalities. This normalcy comes to an abrupt end, however, when Nakoshi begins seeing the homunculus in every person. With his perception distorted, how will Nakoshi face these homunculi?
When spirits cross over into the human world, they can take up residence in old objects and materialize into beings known as tsukumogami. These creatures have different dispositions, ranging from gentle to hostile, and it’s the Saenome clan's responsibility to send them back to their own realm to prevent chaos. Hyouma Kunato is a member of this clan, but he holds a grudge after a tsukumogami stole something significant from him. Concerned that Hyouma's impulsive rage could lead to supernatural disasters, his grandfather exiles him to live with Nagatsuki Botan in Kyoto - an unusual young woman who lives in harmony with tsukumogami. Can Hyouma overcome his emotions when dealing with these entities, or is he destined to a lifetime of anger?
For anime enthusiasts, an expedition to an alternative universe accompanied by adorable female companions and abilities resembling those in a video game may seem like a perfect dream. However, for the gloomy writer Osamu Dazai, death seems like the preferable option. In 1948, he is unwillingly transported to a world that predates video games. Despite his poetic aspiration of finding the ideal spot to die, the exciting experiences he endures hinder his quest. Unfortunately for him, regardless of how precarious the situation, things appear to work out in his favor. Witness the tale of an unhappy protagonist like no other in this darkly humorous isekai narrative.
In a 17th century seaside fishing village, an oyster girl's fate was changed by an accident...