Aotsuki has started working part-time at a cafe, but the boss there is kind of scary. His boss has asked him to help him out with his crush on an employee, the pretty Sonezaki Majiyu. Will Aotsuki be able to set his boss up with her, or will he face the dire consequences of his failure?

Twenty-eight years ago, a plane crash occurred in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. With red flames, the wards that Kobo-Daishi Kukai had put up to contain the yokai were broken.... In the present age, the King of Yokai, Oniwakamaru, emerges from the body of a pure and innocent human being, Hitori Tachibana!

1) Kitsune to Atori This is a tale of human and fox, of Atori, who hates lies, and of her sister, who lost one eye because of a fox. 2) The Doll's Girl Minori is a reserved girl who would rather be left alone to make clothing for her dolls. Kanae is a flashy, spur-of-the-moment type of girl who's always enthusiastic. When the two end up in the same hospital room, they become fast friends. But when a fight tears them apart, it'll take a lot to get them back together. Can a friendship truly be eternal? 3) Extra story for Yaeka no Karte

Old Gods are invading Earth, posessing humans and baring naked their most wicked emotions. The most powerful 'disciples' of these evil demons are called 'mages'. The story concentrates on two such people - Yoguruma Mugen (disciple of Yog-Sothoth) and Narukami Chikage (bound to Nyarlathotep). Their strained relationship and addition of another, seemingly human girl thrusts us into the world where no black or white exist. In this strange and brutal world fight to stay human even in the worst circumstances continues. The author seems to use Lovecraft works lore.

Marie is a shy college student and also a doll maker. Then one day, she is trapped in a gothic mansion by a mysterious young man calling himself "Kahrel." Kahrel demands that she "Creates the "people" that make up the world" for him if she wants to leave. The terrified Marie then has the dolls she's made in past come to life, and are bearing down on her!

A self-published one shot, by Shintaro Kago.

A secret society of scientists seek to create advanced humanoid lifeforms through the hybrid of man and beast for their almighty Lord Yeshu and the new world that is nigh. When young Shin'ichi Kuruma is pulled into this inhuman pursuit and loses everything, his path of bloody vengence leads him into the depths of a conspiracy greater than he could ever imagine. From Ken Ishikawa, creator of Getter Robo and Kyomu Senki, is a tale of biblic myth, violent patricide and monstrous demonbeasts. This is Majuu Sensen: The Demonbeast Battlefront!

About a boy of thirteen years who always tries to be a hero and for various reasons are involved with monsters, ending in his death, but it revived with the help a little thing (one might say that is the predecessor of innocence) and now must fight the Count ancient.

Lonely second grader Rie is comforted by her ghost-mom.

Dimitri Lewandowski is a celebrated tenor in early 1900s Vienna. When he is killed in an accident, his corpse is colonized by the seeds of a vampire master. At first, Dimitri denies that anything has changed, but as the people around him start dying, he is forced to accept the ghastly truth. Flash-forward to 2008. In Tokyo, Azusa Kikukawa’s troubled love life comes to an end with a fatal accident. Dimitri appears in her dying dreams with a diabolic proposal—he will save her lover if she agrees to become the breeding ground for the next generation of vampire seeds…

Rumor has it that teenagers who have committed a terrible misdeed in their life will go missing. These young criminals are taken away and never heard from again. When Yuuki Oku awakens, he has no memories and is being driven to a remote school in a car. After arriving, he is led into a classroom. Only six other people are inside. To his horror, he learns that everyone in the room is a criminal, including himself. As students of the class, each and every one of them is incomplete. Whether it's a limb, a heart, an entire head, or—in Yuuki's case—memories, they have all had something vital removed. Though there are seven people in the class, they are told that one of them is not human, but a puppet constructed from their stolen body parts. To escape, Yuuki must first earn the right to graduate in a week's time. But even if he does, he must also identify which of his classmates is the puppet and take back what was once his.

Based off Dororon Enma-kun but with the genders reversed! Also has an extra story.

A collection of eight Zombie related oneshots by several authors. Includes illustrations by Hiroe Rei (Black Lagoon), Samura Hiroaki (Blade of the Immortal) and Matsumoto Jiro (Freesia).

From the pen of Moyoco Anno comes a stunning tale of self-image and self-loathing. *In Clothes Called Fat* details the lives of young women earnestly revealing the struggles women may have with their bodies and sexuality. Noko appears to be living a great life, she’s got a good job and a loving boyfriend, but beneath a thin veneer is a young woman who is struggling with her self-image and self-confidence as she fights to keep her weight down. To Noko, being 5 pounds overweight means being miles away from happiness in her love life and in her work-place. [Kodansha]

Japan is a brilliant model of Asian success and obligation. But how would this country manage a large-scale sanitary crisis? What would happen in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's biggest districts, if a man exploded in the street during broad daylight? How would the political and sanitation authorities manage such a crisis? Please consider this question as long as you can–because it's already too late for professors Onodera and Sekiguchi! Is an emerging virus slowly spreading itself into the arteries of the Japanese capital?

It starts with poisonous herbs under the cradle. Then under the sheets. And inside the clothes. Even mixed in the milk that they feed the newborn. This way the child gradually gets used to poisons and becomes the perfect assassination tool - the “Poison Princess” whose every kiss, tear, and even touch bring death. Her only chance of survival is to fulfill her duty as an assassin and find a way to live on in the enemy land she is sent to… if her heart is strong enough.

Collection of Mihara Mitsukazu's one-shots (2005): - Ch. 1 - Slice of Black Chocolate (2001) - [MU](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/wz4adqj?utm_source=mangadex) > "Generally… a story about really cute guy trying to hook up with this really egotistic girl… although it's not really like that." - Ch. 2 - The Vampire & I (2001) - [MU](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/9023ktd?utm_source=mangadex) > "A dark european ambient and the story of a vampire … just before dinner time." - Ch. 3 - Children Can't Choose Their Parents (2000) - [MU](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/eua0juz?utm_source=mangadex) > "A haunting story about a man and his chicken. You will never look at an egg the same way again after reading this story!" - Ch. 4 - Cut the Angel with a Scythe (2002) - [MU](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/7xes9iy?utm_source=mangadex) > "Angela is suffering from a terrible illness that keeps her confined… One day a magician comes to her window to visit… Will his magic change her fate?" - Ch. 5 - The End in Common Ruin (2002) - [MU](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/jmm0fja?utm_source=mangadex) > "A story about two twins…" - Ch. 6 - Deserted Place (2002) - [MU](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/al2hlpo?utm_source=mangadex) > "The story follows the journey of a mysterious boy who brings peace to deserted places and things…" - Ch. 7 - Alice in Underground (2003) - [MU](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/9kq7bop?utm_source=mangadex) > "This short oneshot tells the adventures of Alice, but with a slightly darker tone."

A poignant and intelligent collection of short stories linked to the progression of the seasons.: - **Soft Shell** (やわらかい殻, Yawarakai Kara): A hikikomori suddenly meets the woman who lived in her apartment until a year ago. - **Falling In Love With The Sky** (空に恋する, Sora ni Koisuru): The tale of a young woman who has found her soulmate. - **One Piece (The Dress)** (ワンピース): A university student is overjoyed when her first boyfriend buys her a one-piece dress. - **The Name Of Water** (水の名前, Mizu no Namae): A handmodel is troubled by her anonymity. - **Tough** (タフ): A graphic designer is stressed by her boyfriend's absence and lets her frustration out at work. - **Wind Grass Child** (風草子, Kazezoushi): Like its Biblical equivalent, Salome, this one-shot tells a tale of desire and obsession.

1-2. Binzume no Jigoku (The Inferno in Bottles) 3. Sei Anthony no Yuukai (The Temptation of Saint Anthony) 4-5. Kogane-Mochi 6-7. Kawaisou na Ane (Poor Big Sister)

The sole survivor and witness to the serial kidnapping case that drew national attention 10 years ago was Oyamada Yousuke. In the end, a total of 108 children vanished into thin air and the case remains unsolved. Since that incident, Yousuke has been able to see evil spirits and has been attempting to seclude himself from society. But one day, he meets Kanno, a member of the anti-doll organization. She explains that the spirits that he has been seeing are called dolls and are the manifestation of people’s incredibly strong emotions. Yousuke accidentally releases a doll named Makina that even the organization had to resort to simply imprisoning her instead of destroying her. However, Yousuke learns that Makina has a connection to the kidnapping case that he was involved in years ago!

A boy jumps off a building ready to end it all.

Little story about Umi-chan and her hairy friends. Included in the Katteni Kaizo Offical Fanbook.

What if you could enslave anyone you ever wanted? Well, this comes close. The SCM lets you enslave anyone who is also wearing an SCM, at a price. One must win over the other, at anything, in order for the other to become their slave.