Beautiful creatures called 'Alichino' grant any wish to those who find them--but at a price!... more>>

A young lady searching for an Alichino wants to bring her brother back to life. She meets Tsugiri, a handsome young man who she thinks is an Alichino. While Tsugiri turns out to be a mere mortal, he does have a mysterious connection with these rare creatures--a connection that brings him and those around him grave danger! <<less

There are many perils in this desert world. Countries war and enslave, goblins prey on humans, monsters and magic run amok, and - most critically - wells run dry. Those desperate for water may undertake an ancient water prayer ritual, a grueling journey to beg the aid of Kahaku, the god of water. These are the various stories of people from all walks of life, each driven by their need to survive in that world and save the ones they love. Sometimes, these desperate souls cross paths with a pair of travelers, En and Linghua, who help them on their journey.... more>>

A series of interconnected oneshots, each volume with a different title.

Volume 1: Kishibe no Uta (2002)

Volume 2: (2005)

Volume 3: (2007)

Volume 4: (2009)

Volume 5: (2011)

Volume 6: (2012)

Volume 7: Kita no Ouji to Minami no Sakana (2015)

Volume 8: (2016)

Volume 9: Tsukikage no Chōjō (2018)

Web chapters:

Note: A bunko version of this series titled simply "Kishibe no Uta" volume 1, etc, is being released. The 3 bunko volumes published to date contain the contents of the original volumes 1-5. <<less

Volume 2 in the series. A collection of four short stories:... more>>

Ushinawareta Kishibe (失われた岸辺)

Nishi kara Kita Hako (西から来た箱)

Kumo o Koroshita Otoko (雲を殺した男)

Akai Hata (赤い旗)

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In a country without water, there existed a ritual whereby the people prayed for it. In this country said to be inhabited by the Cloud Dragon, legends speaks of a dragon tamer who can bring rain.

Presenting, a collection of grand oriental fantasies including "The Man Who Slayed the Clouds," and three other stories. <<less