Since Xiaozao, the only star of the divine entity, arrived, misfortune has followed her every move. Being near the temple of the Mountain God triggered unexpected emotions for the higher being. This led to their fates becoming interconnected early on.
It is an era of remarkable gourmet cuisine, and Toriko is the exclusive hunter capable of sourcing the world's top restaurants with ferocious ingredients. Toriko is a Gourmet Hunter who tracks and conquers the most tantalizing and perilous creatures using his own hands. However, will his abilities be put to the test by an enormous, eight-legged alligator as huge as a tank?
Kotarou Oohira is a boy with the clueless touch--he has an unusual type of ESP that is transmitted via physical contact. When he accidentally gives his cousin Tatsuki the "gift", he comes to realize that there is much more to his powers than he ever imagined!
Fifteen years ago, the king of Linevan joyously greeted the arrival of twins- a boy and a girl. Nevertheless, a prophecy emerged, foretelling that when the girl turns 16, she will bring destruction to humanity. To avoid this fate, the king ordered the princess to be scrapped. Luckily, she dodged death and grew up in a distant and covert place, away from the kingdom that aimed to execute her. Nevertheless, as she approaches her 16th birthday, the soldiers of the king have found out about her survival and are resolute in accomplishing their task.
Now that every member of the Yamada family has reached adulthood, let's take a look back at each one of them.
During a summer camp trip, eight-year-old Si-Joon becomes lost in the mountains and fears he may never make it out alive. While lost, he encounters an unfamiliar girl wearing a pig mask and decides to follow her back to her home deep in the woods. Once there, Si-Joon discovers that he must marry the pig-faced girl in order to undo the wrongs committed by his ancestors. Though hesitant at first, Si-Joon becomes intrigued by the enticing wedding feast. However, upon waking up the next day, he realizes the mistake he has made. Years later, Si-Joon is in high school and still finds himself dreaming of the pig bride from his childhood. Yet, he tries to reassure himself that it was all just his imagination.
The Kaleido Star television show serves as the central theme for an anthology of short stories crafted by various mangaka.
The group known as "Special Crime Investigation Department 007" boasts exceptionally skilled and remarkable investigators amongst its ranks. Fuyuki, recently initiated into the team, possesses impressive capabilities and is partnered with Kuze, a suave and attractive detective. Together, they constitute the most formidable duo to have ever graced the halls of the police headquarters!
Toni and Mika are identical twins with contrasting personalities. Toni excels in sports, enjoys socializing and is well-liked. On the other hand, Mika is reserved, studious and introverted. While they appear to be regular middle school students, they unleash remarkable abilities known as the Miracle Powers when they join forces. These include telepathy, teleportation, and magic that assist the twins in tackling their daily challenges. Unfortunately, a curious classmate stumbled upon their secret, posing the dilemma of whether the twins can manage to keep their powers concealed or face public disclosure.
My heart's first experience with love was with "Hyo-kun". Everything stood still and I couldn't even catch my breath from the moment I laid eyes on him. My pulse heightened and he had my undivided attention. Despite his claim that he wanted to be with me, Hyo-kun had been romantically involved with numerous women. Our love story harbored its share of challenges; it was delicate yet grievous, but I couldn't suppress my emotions for him. Regretfully, I became entranced with a "monster", initiating my first foray into love.
After being rejected by Kazui, Rai spirals into a life of sin and debauchery. His roommate, Mamiya, intervenes and attempts to pull him out of his downward spiral by bringing him home. However, Rai lashes out in a moment of desperation and unleashes his anger on Mamiya. Typically, Rai lives without regrets or guilt, yet he surprisingly feels deep remorse following the incident with Mamiya. In an attempt to make amends, Rai apologizes and convinces Mamiya to return home with him. It is only once Mamiya returns that Rai realizes his growing attraction to him. Unfortunately, Mamiya still harbors resentment towards Rai for his previous actions and is also grappling with unrequited feelings for his best friend, Kei. Can Rai persuade Mamiya to forgive him? Can he encourage Mamiya to let go of his feelings for Kei and commit to being Rai's partner?
Nothing is beyond Naoto Yanagi, heir to the Yanagi business conglomerate. Idolized for his athletic and intellectual competence, looks and wealth, Naoto lived like a king during his elementary school days—then entered Mikoto Kujou, a plain, gloomy-looking transfer student. Due to her low financial status, Naoto was initially apathetic towards Mikoto. But despite having just arrived at his school, she completely eclipsed him in everything by consistently scoring top marks in exams and placing first in athletic events. After a brief confrontation with her that left him shocked, Naoto vowed to outdo her no matter the cost. Ten years later, they are now students attending the same college. Having failed to defeat Mikoto throughout middle and high school, Naoto decides they will have one last game: if he can make Mikoto fall in love with him and then break her heart, it will be his victory. However, he finds himself falling in love with her instead... Included one-shots: Volume 1: Kimi to, Shiawase., Hidamari no Niwa Volume 2: Wasureyuki Volume 4: Ninkoi