In the feudal era of Japan, Ogami Itto is the elite executioner for the Shogun until the ruthless Yagyu clan frames him in an attempt to gain the position. His name dishonored and his wife murdered, Itto and his infant son Daigoro wander Japan as an assassin for hire, named Lone Wolf and Cub. Ultimately, Ogami Itto strives for revenge against the Yagyu clan.... more>>

Note: Won the Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material in 2001. <<less

Cruel Fairytales (title story) -... more>>

When they were young, a brother and sister ran away from home and went into the forest only to find an unexpected gruesome scene. Both siblings were traumatized and the younger sister ran away. Years have passed and now the older brother is searching for his still-missing sister. Many young girls come, but only turn out to be impostors after his wealth. One of the latest girls to arrive suspects foul play when the two girls she arrived with go missing and are later found dead. What's really going on here? Is she the next victim? Will the sister ever be found?

Also contains three other one-shots.

Blanche -

Blanche's life was perfect. Her father, the mayor, was rich and she got everything she wanted. But one day her house blows up and she's left as the only survivor with no money at all. She vows revenge on the person who blew the house up and plans it with a strange boy she meets...

Backstage Mage -

Lying on the floor after being beaten by his father, Aleister's mother died after saying "I will be reborn. Wait for me until then" and leaving him her precious ring. 17 years later Aleister bumps into a girl and the ring reacts...

Sono Toki Teina wa Kako wo Mita -

Translated Title: Teina Who Can See the Past

Teina has the ability to see the past and because of her ability, Sergeant Kaiji has requested for her help in in solving a case involving the sudden brutal killings of policemen. Teina realizes that Kaiji was actually her past life's lover and agrees to help him. As she tries to see the past, a sudden dark force seems to be stopping her, and she realizes that these murders are more than what they seem. <<less

Vampires rule the night taking the blood of those they desire. Humanity's only chance of defeating them is to restore the long lost Original Werewolf.... more>> Join in the fight between werewolves and vampires to save humanity, to save the world. <<less

Suzumori Ganjuro is a swordless samurai wandering around with nowhere to go until he stumbles across a wanted poster in the woods. To his fortune... more>> (or ill-fate), he crosses paths with the very man that everyone wants to kill — the Sister Slayer. <<less

Miyu amid the war with awakening Japanese Shinma. (First part: Miyu and the war against Western Shinma)

An adaptation of Patricia A. McKillip's "The Forgotten Beasts of Eld."... more>>

Sixteen when a baby is brought to her to raise, Sybel has grown up on Eld Mountain. Her only playmates are the creatures of a fantastic menagerie called there by wizardry. Sybel has cared nothing for humans, until the baby awakens emotions previously unknown to her. And when Coren -the man who brought this child- returns, Sybel's world is again turned upside down. <<less

Revery Earth presents you with three meanings, one per each volume. Eric is on a journey to revenge his brother's death, Jurd. He saves a... more>> prince who identified himself as Sion. Giving Eric an awkward reason, Sion helps Eric on his journey.Eric and Sion come across a town where reports of a strange light in a forest nearby. Eric and Sion seek out the light and ended up finding out the lights were fairies. One of the fairies, Rem, joins Eric and Sion. <<less

Neji wakes up only to find himself with white long hair. He died in 1992 and is revived again 2033. He and the girl he... more>> loved, Snow White, died in 1992, however only he managed to wake up with special powers. GERA is responsible for not letting the dead lie, and they even lied to Screw about helping the girl he loves. He destroys GERA and meets up with other people and those those in need, fighting against the people from GERA, claiming back his revenge. He soon is joined by his brother's grandson to seek out more adventures. <<less

All souls of those murdered arrive at the Gate of Grudges. Izuko, keeper of the Gate of Grudges, presents each soul with three choices: pass through the Gate of Grudges to heaven and be reborn, refuse to admit death and remain as a ghost on earth, or haunt and kill one person and then proceed to hell and eternal suffering. What does each soul choose and why?... more>>

Order of Sequels: Karma, Shinshou, "4", Hèven <<less

Ostracism and mistreatment at school. How can one stand alone against the all-too-powerful group? Sawako finds a way and she starts drawing manga.

Smart and hilarious tales of love! The art in this cannot be missed!! ... more>>

Consists of four stories:

1) Electrical Shock Love Machine:

Madoka, one of the most beautiful and popular girls in school, has zero interest in boys or romance. That is, until she meets Bansaku. He seems like a very average boy, unless one looks very closely... and Madoka does. She becomes so hypnotized by the little things about him that she loses her good senses, and when she regains them, she finds herself touching poor Bansaku, who has no idea what she's playing it! Madoka has spent her life dodging the unwelcome advances of desperate male love machines... Does Bansaku feel the same sort of disgust for Madoka's long-repressed, electrically-charged lust?

2) My Baby:

Morimura Aki's handsome looks attract women by the thousands, but his violent manner keeps them all at arm's length. As an innocent bystander, Moe couldn't have cared less... until one of his outbursts led to her injury! Now revenge is a matter of pride. But when she exacts it, there's an unexpected result...? (No, really, you'll never guess if you don't read it!)

3) Like in Cinderella:

When Chiyo lost her job and had to take on work picking weeds for the rich, she never expected to become like Cinderella. But when Yoshimune, the handsome young master of the Tokugawa Financial Empire, runs away from his "castle" with her, that's what Chiyo is certain will happen. But there's no guarantee that these two will live happily ever after, because this fairy tale isn't Cinderella's -- it's Chiyo's!

4) Don't Get Me into It:

None of Ichirou's home tutors ever come back after the first tutoring session, but Takigawa Megu can't imagine why -- he's so cute! And... tied down in his chair!? It turns out that Ichirou is a complete and utter brat! Megu makes it her mission to prove herself superior to him, and Ichirou is actually impressed? Now, every time he gives her an inch, he gets her a little more into it. Before long, Megu feels like tutoring Ichirou... in the ways of LOVE! <<less

A collection of short stories by the author.... more>>

These are the tankoubon version, there are also the bunkobans, called:

(bunkoban of vol. 1 and 2)

(bunkoban of vol. 3 and 4)

1) Houmonsha wa Mayonaka ni... (1984)

「訪問者は真夜中に...」 - Houmonsha wa Mayonaka ni... (A Midnight Visitor) - Masami finished summer camp and returned home. However, her mother and brother are nowhere to be seen. Only a mysterious shadow follows Masami...?!

It was also published in and .

「そして5回の鈴が鳴る」 - Soshite 5-kai no suzu ga naru (The Bell Rings 5 Times - When the Bell Rings)

It was also published in and .

「優しい殺人者」 - Yasashii satsujin-sha (Kind Killer).

It was also published in and .

2) Mokugekisha ni Sayounara (1986)

「目撃者にさようなら」 - Mokugekisha ni sayounara

It was also published in and .

「冬の花は鎮魂歌」 - Fuyu no hana wa chinkonka

It was also published in and .

「クリスタル・ドール」 - Crystal Doll

It was also published in and .

「眠る街」 - Nemuru machi

It was also published in and .

「紅い伝説」 - Akai densetsu

It was also published in and .

3) Nanika ga Yami de Miete Iru (1986)

「午前0時の逃亡者」 - Gozen 0-ji no Toubousha

It was also published in .

「なにかが闇で見ている」 - Nani ka ga Yami de Miteiru

It was also published in .

「自殺室ルームナンバー404」 - Jisatsu Shitsu Room Number 404

It was also published in and .

「ウィークエンドの招待状」 - Weekend no Joutaijou

It was also published in and .

4) 3 Hitome ga Kieta (1992)

「3人目が消えた」 - 3 Hitome ga Kieta

It was also published in .

「凍った夏の日」 - Kootta Natsu no Hi

It was also published in and .

「殺意には蒼いリボンをかけて」 - Satsui ni wa Aoi Ribon o Kakete

It was also published in . <<less

Akagi, after being rejected by a girl that he likes and punched by a rival, Rukawa, for accidentally stepping into his confession moment with the... more>> girl, wants revenge against Rukawa for various reasons. He and his teammates decided to challenge Rukawa and his team against a game of basketball in the regional tournament. Who will win this basketball game? <<less

Ordinary high school girl Ji Na discovers that she is heir to a terrible legacy handed down from her family's sinister history. Long ago, her... more>> ancestors killed a magical serpent known as an Imugi, believing that it would bring them good luck. Unfortunately, the creature cursed them as it died, decreeing that one family member of each generation for that day forth will be killed by two people closely acquainted with that person. One of Ji Na's relatives has been murdered without fail in every generation, and now, Ji Na has been informed that she will be next to die. <<less

The distorted memory becomes a masquerade. Everyone hides behind a mask and performs the wildest acts with no consequence. But, life is not a masquerade. The main character is a girl who suffers daily from what she accidentally witnessed years ago.... more>>

She keeps having flashbacks of a gruesome scene. It always starts with her as a little girl following a black kitten, and suddenly the black kitten turns into a panther! A woman welcomes the panther to join her and the rest of the panthers. And then, unaware of the presence of the little girl, the group starts having "fun."

The girl becomes horrified by the scene. She makes a noise and they notice her.

"Hunt her down! Kill her!" the woman says to the panthers.

She managed to escape from the pack, but they got to her parents. In her flashbacks, her parents were chased and fell off a cliff. The authorities told her that it was a car accident. She has lived on the edge of illusion and reality until she sees the photo of the woman on a magazine.

A photo is all she needs to confirm what her flashbacks tell her. Now, she is ready to get even. <<less

In Japanese mythology an inugami is a type of shikigami, similar to a familiar spirit, resembling, and usually originating from, a dog, and most commonly... more>> carrying out vengeance or acting as guardians on behalf of the inugami-mochi, or "inugami owner". Inugami are extremely powerful and capable of existing independently, as well as turning on their "owners" and even possessing humans. <<less

The first story "Magic" is set in the futuristic 2200's at the edge of the galaxy. Super model Kana has died in a space ship accident when she traveled to a planet on the edge of the galaxy. Her daughter was found 3 years after the magnetic storm has rested. A distant relative of Kana's adopted the young child, who was a former boyfriend of Kana's. Years later, Kana's child has grown up to be a teenager.... more>>

In the second story "Silent" is set in modern Japan. A teenage boy is seeking revenge for his brother who was murdered by gangsters. He rides on his bicycle, approaches each of his enemy and then pulls out his pistol. No one is supposed to find out but someone notices him. <<less

Nagahisa Amachi is a master of the sword working as a hired sword in search of countries involved in a war to make a living.... more>> Besides that, he's also searching for one thing. A man !! A man with a scar on his face !! A man who stole his father's precious sword !! A man who brutally murdered his family with that very sword !! <<less

After having finished a job at Research Colony Mendel, a mysterious mobile suit approaches the colony--likely with hostile intent. When Lowe Gear intercepts in the... more>> Red Frame, the pilot opens fire... and thus begins another exciting adventure set in the popular Gundam Seed universe! Mobile Suit Gundam SEED X Astray continues where Gundam Seed Astray R left off! <<less

Detective Akira Yusa sees his brother Shinichi killed before his very eyes. He spots a young girl, Kilico Sakaki, at the scene of the crime... more>> and instinctively knows that she did it. After a bloody fight, Akira arrests her. Trained as a professional assassin by her stepfather, Toshio Sakaki, in everyday life, Kilico acts like an ordinary college student. Her arrest is treated as a mistake when she manages to hide all evidence of Shinichi's murder. Akira's subsequent investigation of Kilico runs into difficulty when he finds that it's too big for a police detective to handle. Her encounter with Akira makes Kilico remember her terrible past and have doubts about being an assassin. Kilico goes to Taiwan to train as a jewel connoisseur, the Sakaki family's legitimate business, behind which they hide all their illegitimate business. Fired for taking his investigation too far, Akira follows Kilico to Taiwan. The two meet again and become very close, as they get involved in the internal conflicts within the Tenrenban gang, Taiwan's biggest Mafia group. <<less

Is there really a need for a Dracula Club? Rin wants revenge for her sister's murder, but will she have the courage to carry out her vengeance?... more>>

"Testify," by Karyu, is a surprisingly sweet vampire story. <<less

A reporter discovers an untouched ancient tomb in inland China, which leads to a series of other startling revelations, of the princess of Guangyu, Li... more>> Ying, and how she appears in the dreams of Yong Qian, a young teenage girl. Is it possible for modern technology to triumph over an ancient curse? <<less

Nakanishi, delinquent just out of reform school, tries in vain to get free of his past. His new job does not satisfy him and he has to suffer the provocations of his boss. One day, an acquaintance from the net introduces him to a game to help him relieve him of his stress: Duds Hunt.... more>>

One rule: no holds barred...

Also contains Awakened Dreams, a colored short story with multiple art styles. <<less

Adaptation of Laclos' "Dangerous Liaisons"... more>>

by Shibata Yukihiro (Takarazuka Dance Co.)

The beautiful young nobleman, the viscount Valmont, and Lady Meltuieu, amuse themselves with a risky game of love. The two wear masks lying that they are in love but only end up hurting each other.

A forbidden love story that takes place in 19th century high society Paris.

Features three other short stories as well. <<less

G.U.+ follows the player Haseo, a powerful PKKer known as "The Terror of Death". Haseo is obsessed with an infamous PKer known only as "Tri-Edge" who attacked a close friend of his sometime in the past. The manga details Haseo's search for Tri-Edge, and his eventual inclusion in a mysterious group known as "G.U." ... more>>

Back story of the ps2 game (same title)

In 2015 a fire at the main CC Corp. building resulted in the loss of a lot of data, and The World was forced to shut down. By splicing in data from what would have been another game, CC Corp was able to rebuild the game system. The next year, "The World R:2" was released, but many old players objected because they were unable to bring over their old characters. However, many new users were drawn in by the new style, and over 12 million copies were sold. Though not a match for the previous version's 20 million users, it became the top-selling netgame on the market." As a result of the new world, four major clans (Kestrel, Lunar Tree, Canard, and Raven) came to power. The clans actions shape 'The World', and most players end up taking one side or another during conflicts. <<less