Sang, once the little boy too afraid to jump into the lake with the older children, comes back home a brave new man – a... more>> huntsman, to be exact. It's only after reuniting with his friend Sejin, the shaman’s daughter, that he notices a black shadow has been following him... The experience reminds him that there are spirits that walk amongst us, and not always in the dark. <<less

Munakata is an anthropology professor who studies the relationship between folklore or fairy tales and real historical events. He believes that many of these stories... more>> that most presume to be entirely fictional are actually based on real events. This manga tells the story of Professor Munakata as he follows the clues left from both the imaginary world of fairy tales and the real world of historical evidence. <<less

By night, junior high student Yoshimori Sumimura is a "kekkaishi"--a demon-hunter who specializes in creating magical barriers around his prey. By day, Yoshimori's got some other demons to battle: an addiction to sweets and a seriously crotchety grandfather! Yoshimori's pretty 16-year-old neighbor and childhood friend, Tokine Yukimura, is also a kekkaishi, but their families are feuding over who is the true practitioner of the art.... more>>

Won the 52nd Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category. <<less

An innocent sightseeing trip to Kyoto opens up a magical realm to shy high schooler Chikahito Takamoto. Visiting a legendary shrine, Chikahito finds himself in... more>> the mystical world of Hana and her comrades—and his immunity to their powers leads them to believe that he’s no ordinary awkward teenager! Protecting our world from violent elemental beasts, Hana and her team welcome the confused Chikahito—who isn’t quite sure that he wants to be caught in the middle of their war! One thing’s certain, though: since he’s smitten with aloof, childlike warrior Hana, he’s along for the ride, for better or worse! <<less

From the sands of Ancient Egypt to the streets of modern Japan, the newly resurrected Great Priest Imhotep traverses time and space on the hunt... more>> for the magai, devious beings with an appetite for destruction who impersonate the gods! When schoolgirl Hinome crosses paths with this illustrious ancient, is her loner lifestyle about to change for the better…or for the worse? <<less

Pai is a strange, provincial woman who has come to Tokyo from the Tibetan highlands. Somewhere in Tokyo is a young man who can help her in her quest... to become human!... more>>

When Pai finally finds Yakumo, they set off in search of the artifact that can transform her, but it will take all of her mystical powers to keep the reckless Yakumo alive, even if she has to steal his soul to protect him!

Note: Winner of the 1993 Kodansha Manga Award for Shounen. <<less

A small group of people, descended from a particular bloodline, have the ability to negate a sphere of reality and neatly remove it from existence. Continuous use of this power alters the user's appearance until they come to resemble a none-too-pretty alien. ... more>>

But what does this have to do with an out-of-the-way town in Japan, a group of university students from Tokyo, and a series of mysterious disappearances and deaths? <<less

Legends say that when it snows, it is because the snow princess is crying. A collection of five tragic tales, all connected by the bond... more>> of snow. Shirahime-syo is CLAMP's tribute to traditional Japanese form and storytelling. <<less

Watanuki Kimihiro is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. Seemingly by chance, he encounters a mysterious witch named Yûko, who claims she can help.... more>> In desperation, he accepts, but realizes that he's just been tricked into working for Yûko in order to pay off the cost of her services. Soon he's employed in her little shop- a job which turns out to be nothing like his previous work experience! <<less

Munakata is an anthropology professor who studies the relationship between folklore or fairy tales and real historical events. He believes that many of these stories... more>> that most presume to be entirely fictional are actually based on real events. This manga tells the story of Professor Munakata as he follows the clues left from both the imaginary world of fairy tales and the real world of historical evidence. <<less

A series of short stories detailing the exploits of Dr Imibe Kana, a researcher on Japanese mythology and religion, as she travels around the country... more>> becoming involved in various occurrences centred around ancient traditions and folklore. <<less

Rikuo Nura is descended from Nurarihyon, Grand Master of the spirit world, but appears to be just a normal kid. He usually just wants to... more>> live peacefully as a human, but when his friends and allies are in trouble, his spirit blood boils, and he transforms into Nurarihyon to wipe out evil! A new concept story combining spirits and chivalry! A piquant, gallant ghost action story! <<less

In a world where man and man-beast coexist, the violent king reigns ruthlessly over the man-beasts. Join the adventure to free man-beast from the tyrant's... more>> oppression. <<less

The manga stars Shinra Touya, a high school student attacked one night by a fairy tale monster. The girl who comes to his rescue is... more>> Alisha, a famous idol, dressed for battle. <<less

The decrepit building was condemned long ago, but every time the owners try to tear it down, "accidents" start to happen-people get hurt, sometimes even killed. Mai Taniyama and her classmates have heard the rumors that the creepy old high school is haunted-possibly by ghosts from the Second World War. So one rainy day they gather at the old school to tell ghost stories, hoping to attract one of the suspected spirits.... more>>

No ghosts materialize, but Mai and her friends do meet Kazuya Shibuya, the handsome young owner of Shibuya Psychic Research, who's been hired to investigate paranormal activity at the school. Also at the scene are an exorcist, a Buddhist monk, a woman who can speak with the dead, and an outspoken Shinto priestess. Surely one of them will have the talents to solve this mystery! <<less

A story about a girl who sends demons who have taken a life back to the underworld. She does this with the aid of a... more>> shape shifting cat demon and a ghost? <<less

Several oneshots: ... more>>

1) Overhearing a Flower Song

(Spring story) "During these past few days I've been on [cleaning] duty, there's been the sound of a guitar coming from that old school building that we've been barred entry..."

2) Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light (Hotaru no Mori E)

(Summer story) "I met him when I was six years old. On a scorching hot Summer day, in a forest that legend says is home to many spirits and monsters..."

3) The Fallling of Autumn Leaves

(Autumn story) "To me, back then, it was in order to stay by my beloved Kaede... that I came up with the most brilliant plan."

4) Deepening the Scar

(Winter story) About a sister and brother who reunite because their family decides to get together again after 8 years. But things will never be the same as they were in their innocent days...

The reprint contains the identical title story as chapter 1 (Hotarubi no Mori e), and three additional new stories:

2) Taion no Kakera

3) Hoshi no Mienai

4) Hotarubi no Mori e - Special Chapter <<less

In the town that Takada Chinatsu moved to, there's a legend about demons called Tsumitsuki that possess the feelings of guilt a person has over... more>> their sins. Those who are possessed are slowly devoured, body and mind, as the demon manifests. As one of Takada's friends starts acting strangely, her classmate Kuroe steps in to help... but his true motives are hidden behind a mask. <<less

“Tales of Moonlight and Rain” is a collection of classical Japanese horror/suspense stories. The stories are simple, but abundant with traditional fictional Japanese characters, such as the half-man half-bird Tengu, white serpents, fantastic carps, goblins and restless ghosts, driven by love or hatred.... more>>

1. Kibitsu no Kama (The Cauldron Of Kibitsu)

The story of a woman who becomes an angry spirit after her husband betrays her.

2. Aozukin (The Blue Hood)

The story of a monk who turns into a demon because of love.

3. Jasei no In (The Lust Of The White Serpent)

The story of a beautiful snake who keeps following the man she loves. <<less

A series of oneshot illustrations of famous Chinese poems and folk tales:... more>>

• Peony Pavilion

• The Male Phoenix Seeks His Mate

• Reed

• Ah Jing

• Solitary Rabbit

(Artbook & Extras) <<less

When the full moon rises, the sleeping beast's blood awakens. Which of fated twins will the Wolf God choose?

Takato's younger sister Utako has always been a frail child - constantly shut up inside the house and not even allowed to venture outside into the sun. But she's cheerful and affectionate, and Takato can't bring himself to be dissatisfied with the situation at home.... more>>

But when he returns to his village after a semester away at his new boarding school, Takato begins to notice changes, not just in Utako but also in his two childhood friends, who seem to know more than they're letting on. And what does all this have to do with an old but infamous folk tale in the village? <<less

Collection of short stories based on Japanese folktales.... more>>

1. Shitakiri Suzume (舌切り雀)

2. Urashima Tarou (浦島太郎)

3. Kachi-kachi Yama (カチカチ山)

4. Issunboushi (一寸法師)

5. Hanasaka Jijii (花咲か爺)

6. Uriko-hime (瓜子姫)

7. Momotarou (桃太郎)

8. Kobutori Jijii (コブとり爺)

9. Saru Kani Gassen (猿蟹合戦)

10. Kaguya-hime (かぐや姫)

11. Nippon Miraibanashi (ニッポン未来話) <<less

This is a 4-koma comedy about a young girl named Ichimatsu Kohina who got possessed by a low grade spirit called Kokkuri-san.

Yuuji Abe meets a mysterious girl at the subway station. This chance encounter with Kana and Rou, her wolf companion entangles Yuuji in a plot... more>> concocted by the Seven Heads, a group of half-demons who want to bring a type of utopia where humans and demons can live together peacefully, albeit through unscrupulous and forceful means. As the group targets Kana and her companions, Yuujo begins to discover the truth not only about Kana, but about his own ancestors, and ultimately comes to terms with his budding feelings for this mysterious girl. <<less