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By 2029, the world had undergone four global conflicts and embraced a new era of technological advancement that had profoundly altered society. With widespread cybernetic enhancements, robotic artificial intelligence, and cyborgs, humanity had become more machine than human. Nevertheless, this cutting-edge shift also catalyzed the evolution of crime, as hackers, corrupt authorities, and other opportunistic individuals found ways to manipulate inventive systems for their own gain. Amidst the rampant criminal activity in Japan, the government established Section 9, an elite team of highly skilled operatives tasked with countering these threats. Leading the charge was Major Motoko Kusanagi, a fearless and tenacious woman who spearheaded Section 9's efforts to combat cyberterrorism and safeguard the nation's stability in the face of an ever-advancing future.

The "lost" stories of Ghost in the Shell can be found in Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor. These tales were crafted by Shirow Masamune after completing the original manga and before creating the acclaimed Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface. Until now, these stories were not previously published together. Human-Error Processor focuses on the everyday battles of Section 9 agents as they combat technocrime. This entry to the franchise has the same mind-bending cyber madness one would expect from Ghost in the Shell, but in a police-procedural setting, complete with action and suspense.

Rikuo Nura appears to be a regular student, but his true identity is far from typical. He is 25% youkai and destined to lead a powerful youkai clan, led by his grandfather Nurarihiyon. However, due to his childhood beliefs that youkai are solely evil, Rikuo avoids embracing his fate. At night, Rikuo transforms into a youkai resembling Nurarihiyon at his prime. He realizes that his abilities can be utilized for protection rather than destruction and begins to accept his legacy. Rikuo's ultimate goal is to unite all the youkai clans in Japan into his own "Night Parade of a Hundred Demons," and he eventually learns to embrace his destiny.

Ajin possess beastly characteristics and are obligated to serve men in the military and women in brothels in this realm. Those with gifted prowess are drafted into the imperial palace as beast servants, serving as prized symbols and protection for their royal superiors and subject to their whims. Sogetsu, Rangetsu's twin brother, was taken from her and bequeathed to Prince Tenyou as a beast servant where he was enmeshed in lethal royal scheming. Bereft of any hope in a world overflowing with bitterness, Rangetsu must masquerade as a man to infiltrate the palace and avenge her brother. However, Prince Tenyou is not the person Rangetsu was anticipating, and the political machinations within the palace are enigmatic and pervasive. Is there any possibility for Rangetsu to procure justice for her brother or will she be yet another Ajin fatality in the royal power struggle?

Inquiring about her sibling, Miao describes her brother Fen as a constant source of teasing and frustration, leading to frequent arguments throughout the day. But in times of trouble, Fen transforms into a protective and affectionate older sibling, always willing to safeguard his younger sister.

A young man who has suffered an unfortunate death in the modern age was reincarnated as "Eldo" in a world very similar to the VRMMO he was playing before. However, it was a world where even basic usage of skills was not known...! Eld who became an adventurer in the state of level 1, lowest job "Novice", is the strongest job "Sage" that no one in this world knows. Take the journey alone to change to a new job!

Tori, a boy who can only use everyday magic, works as a servant at the adventurer’s guild to support his sick brother. He can only defeat slimes and obtain a small amount of magic stones. He earns a living day by day while enduring the unfair treatment he receives from the guild members. One day, he encounters a “talking book” in a cave. “Do you want to obtain a ‘real magic stone’?” Those words will greatly change Tori’s fate. The story of the everyday magician’s “unrivaled magic stone” begins here!

A amusing story that narrates the usual habits of four adolescent males enrolled in high school.