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At just 16 years old, Magicmaster Alus Reigin is a legendary figure in a world plagued by Fiends. Having reclaimed vast areas of lost human territory and defeated countless Fiends, he seeks an early retirement from military service. But fate has other plans for the young prodigy, as his status as the nation's top Magicmaster sees him enrolled in a special magical institute. Here, he must conceal his true identity and train two beautiful Magicmaster girls, even as he continues to battle Fiends in secret. Brace yourself for the beginning of an epic adventure starring the greatest Magicmaster of all time: Alus Reigin.
In her hair reside kamisama, a form of deity. Using the ancient Shinto practice of kamigamigaeshi, these kamisama can seek refuge within a girl's locks to replenish their energy. Mashiro, who has been kept in a confined room, unexpectedly encounters Hinokagu, a kamisama who was previously trapped within her hair. What will happen next?!
When an impish and self-absorbed water creature named Wakasa takes over the bathtub in Tatsumi's Tokyo apartment, the calm and collected teenager is faced with a challenge. Despite their vastly different personalities, Tatsumi and the mischievous merman form an unlikely bond. However, things become more complicated when Wakasa's aquatic companions, including a crab, jellyfish, and a sentient octopus, join the mix, creating chaos in Tatsumi's normally tranquil bathroom.
The heroic party defeated the Demon King who threatened the world. However, on his deathbed, he releases a miasma that threatens to destroy the world. While everyone despairs, Saint Sophia sacrifices herself to stop the demon king's noxious gas. She awoke to find the world twenty years later. Sophia is perplexed to find that her former friends have become older men and her juniors have become older than her, but she lives in a world that has become peaceful. Sophia lives in a peaceful world. Twenty years after destroying the Demon King and the heroes and saving the world... Sophia's adventures begin again with her new friends! Official Translations: ,
Yoshio, a 30-year old NEET, received an anonymous package containing a game disk called "The Village of Fate," a breathtaking CG game with real-life visuals. In the game, Yoshio is designated as the god of destiny who has the power to guide high-functioning AIs - the villagers - that behave astonishingly like real humans. However, Yoshio's sole capability in the game is to provide a daily message or prophecy. The villagers dutifully follow his instructions and their gratitude fuels the god of destiny's power to perform miracles. Despite living as a recluse, Yoshio is revered as God in the game. Ultimately, the villagers teach him the joys of life, while he, in turn, saves them from peril.
The territory of Baibalon is infamous for being the country's worst. It serves as a refuge for the homeless, harboring criminals, heretics, the infirm, and demi-humans alike. Inheriting the title of Lord from his family, young Rize Baibalon strives to survive in this forsaken place, with little regard for the country's founding doctrine if it means ensuring his own safety. With limited rationality and restorative magic, can Rize attain tranquility, or will mounting misunderstandings label him as a rebel?
Eric's life has been riddled with tragedy. During his teenage years, his village was invaded by monsters who massacred those closest to him. Becoming a soldier, Eric failed to save the woman he loved and ultimately met his demise on the battlefield. Awakened in a baby's body, Eric realizes he has been reincarnated with a twist - his current caretakers are his previous life's parents. With his memories intact, Eric has been granted a second chance to protect those he lost before. No alternative worlds, no skill sets - just himself, sent back to the moment of his birth. Eric is determined to make things right this time around.
"Survive," they urged. "Have hope," they pleaded. The world as they knew it was gone. The land had fallen into the clutches of the Shojo, ferocious beasts with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. Their bite spread an enigmatic virus, fatal to all who were exposed. Despite the dire circumstances, humanity persevered. They constructed airborne cities and assembled elite soldiers, known as Guards, to take on the Shojo threat. Among this brave group was Minami, a young man with a stoic expression who fought recklessly. He was hailed as a savior, the last shining hope for a world with nothing left to lose. Day after day, he protected the people with unwavering determination, as he simply refused to succumb to death.
Presented in this book are nine of Junji Ito's top short stories, handpicked by the author himself and given insightful notes and comments. The featured stories are: 1. Secondhand Record (Chuuko Record, 中古レコード) 2. Chills (Samuke, 寒気) 3. Model Look (ファッションモデル) 4. Hung Balloons (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) 5. Puppet Mansion (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) 6. Artist (Gaka, 画家) 7. The Never-Ending Dream (Nagai Yume, 長い夢) 8. Venerated Ancestors (Gosenzo-sama, ご先祖様) 9. Slathered (グリセリド) 10. Model Look: Cursed Frame (Fashion Model: Norowareta Framing, ファッションモデル・呪われたフレーミング) [new]
The son of an orc and a female knight, our lead character Oruku faced constant harassment from his fellow orcs due to his resemblance to his mother. He sought love and acceptance from demi-human girls, but his lineage caused them to reject him. In response, he awakens his true potential and devises a plan to become the strongest warrior ever, hoping to win over a harem of stunning women.
A war between humanity and beastkind raged a century ago, birthing an annual custom where the King of Beasts devours a human woman. Sariphi, a 15-year-old from a human village, becomes the 99th victim and is taken to Ozmargo, an unsafe realm plagued by miasma and barred from humans. Sariphi is unlike any sacrifice before her; her happy demeanor and fearlessness towards the ferocious beasts catches the King's attention. The monarch becomes curious about the young princess and her history, allowing her to explore the kingdom without restriction until the fateful night of discovery, despite the potential consequences. Little do they know that their brief encounter will forever alter the future of Ozmargo.
