The hero, Kamuya Ride, stands on the boundary line between the god and human worlds. He's the only one who can stop a mysterious man... more>> from awakening the previously sealed Earthly Deities from their 200 year slumber. Alongside Kamuya Ride is the Prince of the Yamato, a powerful bloodline responsible for the Earthly Deities' fall from power years ago. Can these two close the Earthly Deities' gates into the human world and staunch the growing rebellions in the land? <<less

In the American Area 51, there is a society where many varied supernatural creatures--kappa, vampires, aliens, gods and goddesses of various mythologies, mythological figures (like... more>> King Arthur), and more-- make their home. In addition to the non-humans, there's also a population of humans, people who can't live in the ordinary world for one reason or another. One of these people is Magoi Tokuko, commonly known as Makkoi, a tough woman who works cases with the help of her kappa associate, her deep knowledge of the area, and her pistol. In her office, which she's built in an unfinished subway station, she takes on all kinds of jobs (recovery of stolen goods, infiltration, etc.) from the many humans and non-humans who come to pay for her help. <<less

Aptly described as "Da Vinci Code meets Jurassic Park," this story follows our go-getter protagonist, Lily, as she deals with spies, intrigue, action and conspiracy... more>> in a film noir-esque setting dotted with references to art, literature, film, history, science and many another geeky topic. <<less

Shio Ogura is a Japanese high-school student, who is visiting Taiwan on a school trip when she is suddenly attacked by monsters. Agents known as... more>> "E-Gene Holders" from the government agency DOGOO also arrive, who wield weapons infused with the spirits of historical figures. Shio is revealed to also be an E-Gene Holder when the soul of Oda Nobunaga awakens after she tries to rescue a friend. <<less

Qing Dynasty Era, Shanghai: Korin's official job is as a lady of the night, but is that her only job?

Hisa Masato's debut work: A black bear works for the mafia.

A collection of Hisa Masato's previous oneshots.... more>>

It includes:

1. Four Billion Nights

Troubled by a strange case, police officer Sasaki seeks the aid of the "pruning section," a special police division that deals with the unusual and unnatural.

2. Aru Adauchi no Hanashi

A woman seeks revenge on a crime lord for an assassination he ordered.

3. Kamaitachi no Hi

Mura Shigeki, a police detective, is reassigned to special investigations and must work with a youkai partner to track down a serial killer before he kills again. <<less