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.
In a universe overrun by the dark primordial beasts known as Krakens, the remnants of humanity contend for black ether, a fearsome energy source harvested from black holes. Amid the wreckages of war, the heroic spy Oriale takes on a critical mission!
From Naono Holics: A deadly curse is slowly killing Teo, and none of the healers or magic users he's ever met have been able to help him - until one day, during his travels, he finds the natural spirit Arvahany. Arvahany hates humans and has secrets of his own, not the least of which is that he has lost a considerable part of his powers. Teo has something he wants, and so he binds him with a contract to save himself, promising Teo to break his curse at the end of it, as a reward. But will the two be able to save each other? It might be much harder than either of them thought...
A condensed biography of Kublai Khan, as told by Professor Munakata. This is the second tie-in to NHK's Road of Civilization special.
Shiraishi is a plain boy who is two hairs short from being invisible to his classmates and peers; in other words a "mob" character. Cue Kubo, his beautiful next-seat neighbor who always notices him and playfully experiments on him to gauge just how "invisible" he really is... and then she declares herself his "heroine".
Fuji, the class president, was angry at Tachibana, a gal in her class who never listens to her. Because of this, Fuji decides to relieve her stress by smelling Tachibana's gym clothes, only to be interrupted by Tachibana herself during the act. How will Tachibana react, and what will Fuji do?
Seven college students are coming back from their graduations. During the travel they are shocked to see a strange, cow-like creature with a human face. This accident means they only have seven days left to live. What will they do to stay alive until the fated day? [MAL]