World War II. Behind the horrific conflict known to all, there existed a secret war known to none. Codemakers and codebreakers. A story that unravels the lives of men who vanished into the shadows of history.
Shougo Amane, a conman belonging to the criminal organization "Shikiyou," feels superior by deceiving and controlling people. He sets his sights on a new target and approaches her. However, it turns out to be a trap to capture him. On the brink of death, Shougo makes a certain proposal...
Dan Hiroki, the Chief of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's 1st Investigation Division. An elite among elites with a brilliant career, his hidden face is that of a serial killer who enacts vigilante justice upon sinful villains.
Atsuko and Yuri were classmates in elementary, junior high, high school, although they hardly ever spoke to each other during their school days. At their first reunion in 15 years, Atsuko discovers Yuri's secret and makes a move. What is the destination of these two opposites, who have completely different interests and groups and whose personalities do not match?
The Kyoju Incident—a serial murder case where 23 killers fell victim to none other than active-duty police officer Kazuki Kyoju. Though Kyoju was executed for his crimes, he wakes up to find himself alive once more, only to be informed by a mysterious girl named Ressy that he’s now a participant in a battle royale of resurrected heinous murderers. Determined to stop the atrocities of these revived criminals and wipe out killers from society, Kyoju throws himself into this twisted game. An ex-police officer takes on ruthless criminals in a deadly survival game! A dark and thrilling series!
In broad daylight, a horrific mass murder occurs, nearly also claiming the life of Mina, a high school student. Miraculously, she survives after undergoing a heart transplant. As Mina begins to settle back into a semblance of normalcy, she becomes alarmed by an overwhelming surge of murderous intent that she's never experienced before. Unbeknownst to her, the heart she received had belonged to Misako Shimizu, the very perpetrator of the mass murder. Mina's parents watch in confusion and fear as their beloved daughter starts transforming into a murderer whose murderous intent never stops...!?
He had sex with his own daughter—though, of course, only in a dream. Goto, a university lecturer, had seemingly built a happy family: a beautiful wife who is a painter and lovely, talented children... But that happiness was merely a facade. During the day, he suspected his wife of infidelity, and at night, he was tormented by nightmares, gradually wearing down his mental stability. One day, Goto returned home to find his room in chaos and his daughter in tears. Convinced that his wife was to blame, Goto vows to protect his beloved family...!? A family suspense of immorality!
As a child, Shin Woo-jin was kidnapped and locked away in a warehouse, forced to live as a slave. But against all odds, he was rescued and finally stepped into the outside world. Though free, Woo-jin wasn't like other children. He had an extraordinary gift: the ability to read people. By observing the smallest facial expressions and unconscious gestures, he could see through their thoughts, emotions, and intentions with near-perfect accuracy. Like a profiler, like a modern-day Sherlock, Woo-jin learned to navigate the world, one observation at a time. But for someone who sees too much, living an ordinary life is the hardest thing of all. All he ever wanted was a peaceful, simple life. But the world had other plans. "As I thought... living a normal life is far too difficult."
The year is 1971 and the once popular manga artist Kurumizawa is in a major slump. The pressure builds as each new submission is rejected. But one day, he meets a young, promising artist named Hata. When he sees Hata's wonderful work, Kurumizawa hatches a dark plan...
"Only do good deeds."—Asura follows his late mother's teachings and always strives to do good in life. No matter how much he is bullied, he goes on with a smile, firmly believing that evildoers will receive divine punishment. Until one day, an ominous old man offers him a key that can open the doors to hell...