Shouta Aikawa is an enthusiastic third-grader with a deep love for insects. He raises a rhinoceros beetle larva, which he names Moriking, with care for two months. However, much to his surprise, Moriking defies its expected transformation into a beetle and evolves into a human instead. As it turns out, Moriking is a rare species, an insect king that emerges only once every hundred million years. It must pass a trial to prove its worthiness as the King of Insects. This trial involves venturing out into the world and surviving on its own. Moriking recognizes Shouta as its savior and owner and wishes to stay with the Aikawa family. Shouta has no issues with the humanoid beetle's unique abilities, but his sister Shouko is hesitant. After some convincing, their parents agree to take Moriking into their family. However, the task ahead for Moriking and its owners is not an easy one. They must help Moriking defeat four other candidate kings to become the Lord of the Forest, ruler of all the insects in the world. Other one-shot stories include Shinrin Shugosha Moriking in Volume 2, and Baito Leader Tetsuzawa: Futou no Nanokakan in Volume 4.
Warrior Woman's sole wish is for Hero to love her back. Despite her attempts to exhibit her womanhood, he views her solely as a comrade during their exploits. Her unmatched combat expertise empowers her to defeat even the most fearsome adversary, such as vanquishing a dragon without difficulty. Is it possible for her to earn Hero's love without causing him any unintended harm?
Eri, a high school girl with a strong and pure heart, finds herself summoned to "Britannia," a world inhabited solely by men. As the "goddess of light," she must engage in a fierce battle to save this male-dominated realm.
In the midst of a range of snow-covered mountains, Glüna, a solitary being, comes across an exceptional snowman known as Ginka to kickstart the story. Wanting to explore beyond her current habitat, Glüna resolves to gain magical insight from Ginka. "We can face any challenge when we're together!" Where will this exceptional journey take them? Get ready for an unprecedented, enchanting voyage that has no equal!
Princess Mina, the vampire queen, has governed the Bund for three months now, during which efforts have been made to mend vampire and human affairs. Nonetheless, trouble brews as someone targets to assassinate government liaison Reiko Gotoh while her wolf guardian Seiji Hama has disappeared. To uncover the plot, the past must be remembered, particularly how Gotoh and Hama's bond began. Resolving this enigma could rescue not only Gotoh's existence but also the future of the Vampire Bund.
Upon Mina Tepes' return to the Bund seven years ago, Tokyo has been preparing to host the Summer Olympics in 2020. Mina was set to be the guest of honor during the opening ceremony. Unfortunately, during her speech in front of TV cameras, terrorists unexpectedly infiltrated the stadium. They demanded that Mina shut down the Bund and remove all vampires from Japan. Mina and her unwavering werewolf protector, Akira, find themselves confronting the terrorists and ensuring the safety of innocent bystanders. While dealing with this new threat, Mina is haunted by her past and must confront other enemies who will stop at nothing to eliminate vampires for good.
The series features the infamous space-pirate Cobra who was once forced to hide from enemies by surgically altering his face and erasing his own memory. At the start of the story he is living an ordinary life but after using a dream-machine he starts to regain his memories. Reunited with his android partner Lady Armaroid and his old ship Tortuga, he now faces foes both old and new. The first, and most well-known of the manga stories sees him encountering the Royal sisters whose bodies hold the map to a great treasure.
In the future, a vast starfaring society has been established by humanity. However, the community is suffering from melancholy and monotony as they are continuously conquered and dominated by an aggressor. To fight against this widespread apathy, Herlock decides to take initiative and rally a group of rebels aboard his spacecraft, Arcadia, to launch daring attacks on those who oppress Earth. The invaders include the Mazone, a species of organic, plant-like women who had visited Earth in the distant past and have come back to claim it as their own.
Zion, a daring lone explorer, entered a dungeon beyond his capabilities without hesitation. Regrettably, it would be the final endeavor he pursued. Roaming through the dungeon for countless years as an undead, he relentlessly battled scores of monsters until his undead form underwent multiple "evolutions." Upon recovering his consciousness, he emerged as the mightiest undead: the "No Life King." The appearance of a new catastrophic monster that threatened the world prompted humankind to experience overwhelming terror and plunge into despair. "The end of the world is upon us," they thought. However, this is a story of the living who shook in trepidation and the undead who never intended to bring about the world's destruction.
"Can a liar lead a life of good?" Utsuho's truthfulness as a child resulted in an enormous catastrophe, and he decided to lie from that day forward. Raised in a village of orphans by a monk, Utsuho is an unrepentant troublemaker. The monk eventually inspires him to help people, but there's no way Utsuho's going to lead an honest life! Instead, he's going to use his talents for mischief and deception for good!
Houta Youta had experienced immense struggles throughout his life, being unmarried, lacking a diploma, and living as a recluse by the age of 27. Sadly, his hardships only increased as he was attacked and killed by a drug addict on his way home from work at a metalworks plant. However, shockingly, it appears he has been brought back to life in a world of fantasy.
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.