William is the lone human in a city of the dead. Born with vague memories of a past life where he failed to do anything... more>> useful, he is determined not to make the same mistake again, and that this time, his life will be lived. But what does that really mean? Raised by a group of the undead, William must discover what circumstances brought him to this city and these people as well as what it means to not just exist, but to live a full life. <<less

Living isn't easy.... more>>

When Haruhito awakens, he's in the dark. He doesn't know where he is, why is he here, and where he came from. Around him there are several men and women who have the same circumstances.

Together, they advance forward away from the darkness, and a world they've never seen before called "Grimgar" spreads out before them.

Memories, money, special powers — this is the reality we who have none of those things have obtained. <<less

Kojirou Shindou. Cabinet Office Director-General for Policy Planning, is at Haneda Airport for a business trip.... more>>

While the plane is on the runway, a giant structure suddenly appears out of thin air. The plane carrying Shindou and 251 passengers is taken undamaged inside the giant structure. After everyone disembarks, a man who looks like an ordinary human being shows up. He assures those from the plane that they're not in any danger. Shindou asks him to identify himself and explain the situation. Then the outside of the structure is displayed on a large screen, and at the same time, every passenger's cell phone starts ringing all at once. On each cell phone screen is a message from this man, to every one of Japan's citizens: "I, Yaha-kui zaShunina, hereby notify you that I am going to intervene in Japan's internal affairs."

What is this young man's goal? And will Shindou manage to become an intermediary between Japan and the Anisotorons...? <<less