Paris, late 19th century. Vanitas is a human who works as a doctor for vampires and wishes to save them. He uses a magical book called The Vanitas Grimoire to dispel an evil curse that corrupts vampires and turns them into blood-sucking monsters. ... more>>

But...this very same book is rumoured to be the cursed tome that gives birth to vampires on nights when the blue moon is full. Noe is a vampire on the hunt for The Grimoire.

Who, really, is Dr Vanitas? What are the secrets that he holds, and what fate do those secrets spell for the vampire species? <<less

The air of celebration surrounding fifteen-year-old Oz Vessalius’s coming-of-age ceremony quickly turns to horror when he is condemned for a sin about which he knows... more>> nothing. He is thrown into an eternal prison known as the Abyss, from which there is no escape. There, he meets a young girl named Alice, who is not what she seems. Now that the relentless cogs of fate have begun to turn, will they lead only to crushing despair for Oz, or is there some shred of hope for him to grasp on to? <<less

Just a stone´s throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom and its master, one Ciel Phantomhive. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria’s faithful servant and a slip of a twelve-year-old boy. ... more>>

Fortunately his loyal butler Sebastian is ever at his side, ready to carry out the young master’s wishes. And whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of London’s underbelly, there apparently is nothing Sebastian cannot do. In fact, one might even say Sebastian is too good to be true or at least, too good to be human.

Note: For readers reading after watching the anime, read chapters 1, 5 and 14, then complete chapter 21 onwards. <<less

In Victorian-era England, a young girl is rescued from a life of destitution and raised to become a proper British maid. Emma meets William, the eldest son of a wealthy family, and immediately falls in love with him. William shares her feelings, but the strict rules of their society prevent their relationship from ever coming out in the open. Traditional class distinctions and rich, historical details provide the backdrop for this appealing romance.... more>>

Note: Volumes 8-10 are "Emma: Further Tales". They fill in details from the Emma manga, both before and after the events in that storyline.

Each chapter explores the motivations or simply shows a day in the life of a particular character from the story.

Find out about the romance between Doug and Kelly in their early days, or follow the adventures of Eleanor as she overcomes her heartache and begins to live again, or visit with Tasha and her family on her day off.

Won an Excellence Prize in Japan Media Arts Festival (2005) <<less

For a long time this country was attacked by its neighbor, the Empire, which created a series of unmanned military vehicles called the Legion. In response to the threat, the Republic successfully completes the development of similar technology and reflects the enemy's attack, having managed to do without casualties. But this is... the official version. In fact, there were victims. Outside of 85 districts of the Republic there was actually another one. "The non-existent 86th district." It was there that day and night continued the battles in which young men and women from the detachment known as Eighty-Six participated—they fought in drones...... more>>

Shinn directs the actions of young suicide bombers while on the battlefield. Lena is a "handler" who commands a detachment from a remote rear with the help of special communication.

The farewell story of the severe and sad struggle of these two begins! <<less

Afflicted by a "mysterious illness," high school first year Kuroe has spent her entire life avoiding socializing with others. However, after coming into contact with Minami Arata, the most popular boy in school, something changes--and Kuroe's true powers are unleashed...... more>>

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The differences between Yamato and Kakeru couldn't be more obvious. Yamato gets good grades, while Kakeru's are less than average. And while Yamato is very... more>> attractive, Kakeru's looks are perfectly average. Not a problem—unless you're in love with your childhood best friend…How in the world can Kakeru make Yamato look at him when Yamato is completely out of his league?! I Can't Reach You is a sweet boys' love series, one that tells the tale of a budding romance between two friends with a well paced slice-of-life story. <<less

4-koma gag comedy spin-off of the Overlord series. A compilation of non-cannon short stories, that revolve around interactions between the members of the Great Tomb... more>> of Nazarick. <<less

With his carthorse as his only companion, the young merchant Kraft Lawrence slowly wends his way through dusty back roads in search of profitable trade.... more>> But this monotony screeches to a halt when, one night, he encounters a harvest goddess in the guise of a beautiful young girl…with wolf ears and a tail! Longing for the northern lands of her birth, Holo the Wisewolf joins Lawrence as he follows the ebb and flow of trade through the countryside. And when the two come across a compelling but suspicious opportunity for profit, will Lawrence with his mercantile chops and Holo with her ancient instincts be able to separate the truth from the lies — and make some coin while they’re at it? <<less

When super-popular Sakura Erika is suddenly interested in a her totally out-of-touch classmate, Kuzumi, what's to become of their ill-matched romance? This romantic comedy is... more>> perfect for fans of Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun! <<less

Accepted to a high school specializing in the arts, Yuno moves into a nearby apartment complex to make her commute easier. Just a few days... more>> into her new routine, she quickly discovers that creativity doesn’t end with the art school bell! Her neighbors — Sae, Hiro, and Miyako — are all fellow students, and each has her own hilarious quirks. And eccentricity clearly rules this school; Yuno’s homeroom teach is a cosplay otaku and the principal is just…weird. Will the quiet Yuno be able to handle this creatively kooky cast of characters? <<less

The spin-off series for "Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun"! Follow Hanako-kun and friends as they live out their day-to-day lives.

Kouno Akira, class president and otome game lover, has decided to never get involved in 3D love. One day she bumps into Sakurasaka Pure who tells her straight that she would be Akira's future "Amore". Not only that, Pure even transfers to her class, follows her around until Akira runs off, telling her she does not intent to get involved in 3D love. Pure doesn't give up and tries to fulfill the wish of the 24-years-old Akira, who told her to look after Akira's high-schooler self.... more>>

"More-than-friends but less-than-lovers", that type of sweet-and-sour youthful story starts here.

"I'll never have a 3D romance!" High schooler Akira loves otome games and refuses to have a 3D romance, so she's caught off-guard when the new transfer student suddenly declares that she is Akira's future lover! It's the start of the bittersweet story of two girls who are more than friends but less than lovers! (Yen press) <<less

For certain personal reasons, handsome young calligrapher Handa Seishuu is forced to uproot himself from the city he's lived in all his life and move to an island on the westernmost edge of Japan. ... more>>

"Sensei," as he comes to be known, is a city boy through-and-through, having never experienced rural life until now. And by the looks of it, he has much to learn! From navigating public roads by tractor to having his home commandeered by the local children as their brand-new hangout, the list of Sensei's hardships soon becomes very long indeed.

Here unfolds a heartfelt island comedy about a "gruff on the outside, soft on the inside" urbanite and his unfailingly tolerant island neighbours! <<less

Going home for his grandfather's funeral, thirty-year-old bachelor Daikichi is floored to discover that the old man had an illegitimate child with a younger lover! The rest of his family is equally shocked and embarrassed by this surprise development, and not one of them wants anything to do with the silent little girl, Rin. In a fit of angry spontaneity, Daikichi decides to take her in himself! But will living with this overgrown teenager of a man help Rin come out of her shell? And hang on, won't this turn of events spell doom for Daikichi's love life?!... more>>

Completed at 9 Volumes, extra stories Bangai-Hen compiled into volume 10, and released as the final volume <<less

Severely allergic to felines, Yuuto Amakawa spends his mornings nursing a drippy nose courtesy of his friend Rinko’s cat. But on his sixteenth birthday, it’s not just Rinko’s pet that’s riling up his allergies (to say nothing of his hormones)! Appearing before him is Himari, a buxom, sword-wielding cat spirit in human guise, who has sworn to protect Yuuto, now the target of vengeful spirits! It’s clear that Yuuto’s allergies are the least of his problems — he’s gonna need Himari’s help if he wants to live to see his seventeenth birthday!... more>>

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When their high school's pop-music club is about to be disbanded due to lack of interest, four girls step up to fill the membership quota.... more>> Unfortunately, lead guitarist Yui Hirasawa has never played an instrument in her life. Ever. And although she likes the idea of being in a band, standing in front of the mirror posing with her guitar is a lot easier than actually playing it. It's gonna be a while before this motley crew is rocking out, but with their spunk and determination cranked to 11, anything is possible! <<less

Maka is a weapon meister, determined to turn her partner, a living scythe named Soul Eater, into a powerful death scythe — the ultimate weapon... more>> of Death himself! Charged with the task of collecting and devouring the tainted souls of ninety-nine humans and one witch, Maka and her fellow meisters strive to master their weapons as they face off against the bizarre and dangerous minions of the underworld. But the meisters’ own personal quirks may prove a bigger obstacle than any sultry enchantress. <<less

A side story of that focuses on Shiba Tatsuya's younger sister's viewpoint and experiences of the events taking place in the main story.

A year before Yumeko Jabami graced the hallowed halls of Hyakkou Private Academy, Mary Saotome got her own start at the gambling-addicted school. Can this... more>> normal girl achieve her own rags-to-riches story through wits and luck? Find out in this prequel to the mega-popular Kakegurui! <<less

In order to benefit their families, Koyuki (Age 16) was wed to Shin (Age 37). Despite the large age gap, both are exceedingly inexperienced in... more>> the matters of love, so they never quite know how to act around each other. To make matters worse, Shin is forbidden from being physically involved with Koyuki until she turns 20. In this environment, how will they form a proper husband-wife relationship? <<less

Abandoned as a baby and raised in an orphanage, the kind-hearted high-schooler Yuki Sakuragi is driven by a need to find the reason for his... more>> existence. Plagued by mysterious dreams, Yuki also possesses the strange ability to read the deepest, darkest thoughts of anyone he touches. As both the dreams and his powers intensify, there appears before him a beautiful young man named ""Zess,"" whose face tugs on Yuki's memory. He warns Yuki not to venture outside on Walpurgis Night, the eve of the blood-red moon, which invites death. But when Yuki's compassion leads him to disobey Zess's order, has Yuki carelessly thrown his life away before he's even given himself the chance to find out the very reason for it? <<less

Nai–a young man who travels in search of another by the name of Karoku, a lone bracelet his only lead. Gareki–a willful young man who... more>> earns his daily bread by thieving and picking pockets. Thrown together at an eerie mansion, where they are entrapped and framed, Nai and Gareki are soon hunted down as criminals by national security forces. As they are driven into a corner, before them appears the most powerful defense agency in the country, “Circus”–!! <<less

In an RPG-esque world where people's positions in society are decided at birth, Tolza is a "subjugator" who's on a quest to defeat the demon... more>> king. He meets and teams up with various people during his adventures, though the dangerous nature of their world means that many of them die. However, as a subjugator Tolza possesses a special ability which he keeps secret at all cost: he gets stronger every time one of his companions dies. <<less

A compilation of short stories about weird high schoolers.... more>>

1. Kawaii Hito (Someone Cute)

2. Tomodachi ni Natte Kuremasen ka (Would You Like to be Friends with Me?)

3. Kaku-ha (Artist)

4. Hashire Yamada! (Run, Yamada!)

5. Ushiro no Nikaidou (Behind me, Nikaidou)

6. Nikaidou Extra

7. Omake no Nikaidou (Behind me, Nikaidou: A Lesson of Anger)

8. Ushiro no Nikaidou: Kyoufu no Shuugaku Ryokou-hen

Note: Won a New Face Award from the 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival and the 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in Short Work Category in 2020. <<less