"White Dragon" presents a distinctive perspective on the anti-hero motif, with Tatsuto Shriakawa at the forefront - a pragmatic, aloof, and self-reliant agent of witness protection. For the most part, his life is satisfactory until a young girl named Ayaka Nozawa seeks his aid. As events unfold, they find themselves battling criminals and safeguarding the vulnerable - to a certain extent. This show is definitely worth checking out.
The most fleeting of meetings lose their novelty with repetition.
Tsubaki Ryuuta is just an average teenager who wants to fit in with his peers. But his desire for anonymity is shattered when he's hit by an extraterrestrial on his way to school. He wakes up with superhuman abilities that are difficult to control. The alien takes the form of a sparrow and tries to help Ryuuta, but it's hard to go unnoticed when you have a bird on your shoulder, especially when you're prone to accidents. The extraterrestrial is puzzled by Ryuuta's unwillingness to use his powers to fight evil. Will Ryuuta overcome his fears and accept his new reality?
This is a tale of companionship and honesty, featuring a naturally enchanted container. The narrative commences in a junior high school, where an enigmatic box materializes in front of a group of boys.
Annually, the inhabitants of a particular mountainous settlement conduct a festivity rejoicing the bountiful harvest. Tominaga Yuuki, a 17-year-old who originates from somewhere else, is designated to portray the purifying agent's character in the Oni cleansing ritual - the main event of the occasion. His counterpart and female schoolmate, Kurashina Hana, is a seasoned dancer of three years. As the festival draws closer, Yuuki becomes increasingly dissatisfied with his role, and eventually, he begins to perceive...?
For a prolonged time, 29-year-old Mikita Ryuuji kept his love for his friend Koya hidden. But eventually, he couldn't hold it in any longer and sought temporary relief by spending a night with Sudo, someone he met at a bar. Even though Mikita only intended it to be a meaningless encounter, Sudo unexpectedly reenters his life and decides to stick around. Unfortunately, this sets off a chain of events that unravel Mikita's life.
An untarnished, historic sepulcher located in mainland China captivates a journalist, triggering a sequence of astounding disclosures. What clout do his repetitive visions of the alluring empress hold? Is contemporary technology capable of prevailing over an archaic hex?
Nothing in Sakiko's life seems to be going right. Frustrated with her job and nursing a broken heart, she embarks on an ocean cruise, hoping the change of mood will turn things around for her. Never does she expect her vacation to end with the ship capsizing, stranding the surviving passengers on an island. When a young man saves her life, she finds herself drawn to him, but soon discovers he may be harboring a dark secret...
It seems that confronting the restless spirit of a samurai who held a long-standing resentment towards the legendary swordsman Musashi results in a bewildered adolescent female. The battle shall commence!
After the passing of her mother, Hotate, a ten-year-old girl, had been living with her grandmother. However, her grandmother's age has made it impossible for her to take care of Hotate, and she is now forced to live with her uncle. Starting at a new school, Hotate struggles to make friends due to her unique ability to sense spirits. While adapting to her new environment, she begins to question the enigmatic connection she has with her uncle. Will she be able to establish long-term friendships in her new class? Additionally, Volume 3 includes "Aishite Nai," a one-shot story.
Weiß is a clandestine squad of four assassins haunted by their pasts: Omi Tsukiyono, Aya Fujimiya, Ken Hidaka, and Youji Kudo. Bearing the scars of their memories, they adroitly wipe out felons who have eluded the law or operate beyond its jurisdiction. Gradually, they unearth the connections of these crimes to a more ominous scheme that touches upon their own histories. However, as they grapple with their consciences, they must weigh the price of championing their convictions and the ones they cherish against the loss of their humanity.
As the object of his affection soaks in a leisurely bath, he ponders the future of their romantic bond. The possibilities are endless.
Containing four complete one-shot stories, this tankoubon marks Hisaya Nakajo's debut. The first and longest story, "Yume Miru Happa", follows a young country girl named Futaba who moves to the city for school and free rent in exchange for light housework. While living with Zakuru, she becomes part of a complicated relationship between him and his friend Masato, who is kind to Futaba but also connected to Zakuru in a way she can't quite understand. The remaining three stories all center around high school romance, including one about Natsume, a tomboy struggling with her newfound feelings for a childhood friend.
Tetsubei, a first-year student, managed to penetrate the guarded and aloof facade of Haruma Shinohara. Despite his reputation for being an intimidating figure, he showed his vulnerable side to Tetsubei, leading to the revelation of their hidden connection. This one-shot delves into their unexpected revelation and the endearing development of their bond.
Is it necessary to marry an unattractive person if one's life is too blessed? This was a statement that someone made, but who knows how true it really is? Due to the absurd prophecy of a fortune-teller, Yang Mimi is plagued with terrible potential suitors. The faces of the men her father presents for her approval become increasingly bizarre... Must Mimi concede her happiness in this manner? No way! Mimi will have to find her own spouse if she wishes to be content. It doesn't matter who he is, so long as his looks don't make her recoil in horror!
Rosaria, a talented young woman skilled in crafting magical tools, was chosen by royal decree to marry Crown Prince Wilbert—an acknowledgment of her abilities and her quiet devotion to the kingdom and its people.But despite everything she gave, all she received was neglect. One day, her husband told her coldly: “I have no intention of ever loving you.” Thus passed six years of a cold, emotionless marriage, during which she became known as “the wife no one loved.” But when Wilbert’s mistress became pregnant, Rosaria’s role ended abruptly—she was heartlessly cast aside through divorce. Yet, the divorce wasn’t a curse—it was the freedom she had long been waiting for. With a gentle smile and a heart as light as a feather, Rosaria decided to start over—accompanied by her faithful head servant, Aris, who had supported her in silence for all those years. At his suggestion, they journeyed together to his homeland, a place she had only read about in old books: The Kingdom of Dragons—Lacteus. In this land, where dragons take human form and believe in the sacred bond of soulmates—one person destined to be your eternal partner—Rosaria discovers that Aris, the quiet companion by her side, is not only a powerful dragon…but may be her true fated mate.Yet behind his warm gaze lie secrets still hidden. From a discarded wife to a free woman in a kingdom of myths, this is the story of a woman’s rise from rejection to a love more powerful than she ever dreamed of.
Koushirou, a successful young CEO, was bestowed with a fortunate cat figurine from his grandfather. When Koushirou touched the brass emblem, the feline-shaped figurine was enchanted and transformed into a boy with cat-like traits. This newly acquired servant vowed to grant Koushirou's every desire as his master. Unfortunately, Koushirou was content and had accomplished all of his aspirations, leaving him with no longing for anything further.
