Manga Like Phoenix

In the vibrant 1920s of America, a time of peace and hope following the Great War, a sinister force threatens to disrupt this tranquility. Sister Rosette Christopher, an exorcist for the Magdala Order, is tasked with battling the demons that emerge and cause chaos. Alongside her is Chrno, and together they frequently find themselves creating more havoc than the demons they aim to vanquish. During a specific mission, they encounter a young girl named Azmaria, known for her enchanting voice, who is in danger from her own stepfather. As Rosette and Chrno strive to protect her, deeper insights into their connection come to light, revealing there is more to their partnership than initially apparent.

In a world reshaped by Armageddon, the ongoing conflict between humans, known as Terrans, and vampires, called Methuselah, rages on as the Vatican and the New Human Empire clash. Amidst the relentless violence, some strive for peace and understanding between the two sides, but their efforts are undermined by the Rosenkreuz Orden, a faction of extremist vampires that deliberately fuels discord to heighten hostilities. To counter this menace, Cardinal Caterina leads the Vatican’s special operations unit, "AX," deploying every resource at their disposal, including a vampire who feeds on the blood of other vampires.

Kraft Lawrence, a wandering merchant who travels alone, sees his usual routine of trading and travel change when he finds a naked girl with wolf-like features named Holo sleeping in his cart. Holo says she is a local harvest deity who people revere, but she has become tired of being the God of Good Harvest after giving the village plentiful crops every year while they did not appreciate her. She makes an agreement with Lawrence: if he helps her get away from the villagers, she will assist him with his business. As they go together to different towns, Lawrence finds out both the good things and the hard parts of being with a proud and clever wolf goddess.

In Devilman, the gentle-hearted Akira Fudou frequently finds himself at the mercy of others. Upon reuniting with his childhood friend Ryou Asuka, she reveals a startling truth: demons are real and intend to conquer Earth. Determined to help Ryou protect humanity, Akira agrees to attend the decadent and corrupt Black Sabbath event to merge with a demon. After a near-death experience, he fuses with Amon, a demon feared even by other demons, creating Devilman—a powerful entity that combines Amon's immense strength with Akira's kind heart. As Devilman, Akira uses his new abilities to fight the demonic threat, working to prevent the impending collapse of human society.

Jin Kanzaki is a seemingly ordinary homeless boy who possesses extraordinary strength, which he uses to assist others, much to his grandfather's delight. However, Jin insists on charging 10,000 yen for every act of kindness, much to his grandfather's annoyance. Jin's peaceful life takes a drastic turn when he encounters a Player, a dangerous entity linked to a series of inexplicable murders. As Jin navigates this new perilous situation through sheer force, a group of mysterious men also searches for someone with a ring-like mark on their hand. In their quest, deeper secrets about the world unravel, hinting that Jin may be central to solving the enigma.

In a world where most people are born with an "Iris"—a special ability often expressed through visual cues, ranging from lie detection to predicting danger—high school student Tooru Mizushima stands out as an "Iris Zero," lacking this unique power. This rarity makes him a target for bullying, leading him to maintain a quiet and inconspicuous lifestyle. His world turns upside down when Koyuki Sasamori, a popular and outgoing schoolgirl, enters his life. Koyuki possesses an Iris that enables her to identify the ideal person for any task, and she believes Tooru is the perfect match to assist her in selecting the next student council president. Initially reluctant due to his preference for solitude, Tooru is eventually persuaded by Koyuki’s relentless and optimistic approach. As he becomes entangled in various social circles and uses his sharp analytical skills to unravel mysteries, Tooru's once solitary life as an Iris Zero starts to transform.

At twelve years old, Mitsuki Kouyama is diagnosed with a rare form of throat cancer, sarcoma. Faced with the option to remove her vocal cords and potentially cure the disease, she refuses, driven by her dream to become a pop singer and honor a promise made to her childhood sweetheart, Eichi Sakurai, who moved to America. As her condition deteriorates, Mitsuki accepts her grim prognosis. One day, while escaping from her grandmother's house—where music is forbidden—to attend an audition, Mitsuki encounters two shinigami, Takuto Kira and Meroko Yui. Recognizing that she can see them, they inform her that she has only a year left to live. Moved by her circumstances, Takuto offers Mitsuki a way to pursue her dreams by transforming her into a healthy sixteen-year-old. With renewed hope, she successfully joins Seed Records and debuts under the stage name Full Moon, determined to fulfill her musical aspirations before her time runs out. Included one-shot: Volume 2: Full Moon wo Sagashite

In "Ran and the Gray World," Ran Uruma, a young aspiring sorceress, grows frustrated while hunting for her treasured pair of shoes. Though still an elementary school student, these shoes transform her into an adult form. While Ran possesses immense magical potential, she has difficulty controlling it. Her brother Jin, a beast sorcerer, keeps the shoes hidden until she finishes her household chores. Ran's mother, Shizuka, ranks among the most powerful sorceresses alive and lives far from home to protect the city. Their father, Zen, leads both their family and the entire sorcerer community, but his duties keep him away often, leaving Jin in charge of the household. Managing Ran's mischief proves difficult, as one person cannot always keep up with her tricks. When left unsupervised, Ran freely experiments with her magic, embarking on many exciting adventures.

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Willem Kmetsch wakes from cryogenic sleep as the final survivor of the Emnetwiht, a human race that vanished five hundred years ago due to the Beasts. He now lives on one of the last remaining floating islands, where the remnants of civilization survive. Unlike the other inhabitants, who possess animal-like features such as horns, fangs, wings, or scales, Willem has none—making him a "markless." During his travels, Willem meets another markless individual named Ctholly Nota Seniorious, though this encounter goes unnoticed at first. Later, when he takes on a military assignment, he encounters Ctholly again and learns that the cheerful young Leprechauns under his command are vital to the ongoing war against the Beasts. These girls have known only a life of combat and are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to defeat their enemies. Determined to give them a chance at a normal life, Willem takes on a paternal role toward the girls. As he did during his own time at war, he must now face the pain of watching these children head into battle.

In "Red River," Yuri, an ordinary modern-day teenager, is abruptly transported to the ancient Hittite empire in Anatolia. There, she becomes the target of a ruthless queen who plans to use her as a sacrificial pawn to eliminate all other heirs and secure the throne for her own son. Fortunately, Prince Kail rescues Yuri at the last moment. He vows to help her return home, but their efforts are repeatedly hindered by the queen's relentless schemes against them, as well as the growing romance between Yuri and Kail. Additional content includes the one-shot titled "Volume 28: Orontes Renka."

In "Shinobi Life," Beni, a spirited and defiant young woman, remains unconcerned about her own destiny as long as it brings shame to her arrogant father. One day, she encounters Kagetora, a ninja who falls from the sky and swears absolute loyalty to her as her guardian. Having time-traveled from a distant past, Kagetora is committed to protecting Princess Beni. Yet, he does not realize that this Beni is not the true princess. The narrative examines if true love and dedication can persist across centuries in the tumultuous modern era.

Youta Moteuchi, a high school student nicknamed "Dateless" due to his string of failed romantic attempts, is devastated when his crush Moemi confesses her love for his best friend Takashi. Seeking solace, Youta visits a video rental shop and unknowingly stumbles upon something magical: the charming girl from the videotape he rents steps out of the screen and offers to help him navigate his troubled love life. Included one-shot: Volume 15: Video Girl (pilot)

In "Please Save My Earth," seven students are linked by mysterious dreams that expose their past lives on the moon. To unravel the hidden secrets, they must search through their memories. Caught between pursuing truth and shunning reality, Alice must swiftly regain her memories to protect the fragile Rin from self-destruction. Only after facing the grave errors of their former life can they let go of the past and truly embrace the present.

In this dark and gritty reimagining of classic fairy tales, Prince Ludwig is sent by his father on a mission to find a proper bride, unlike the female corpses he often brings into the castle. Accompanied by his servant Wilhelm, Ludwig travels across the kingdom in search of virtuous maidens from well-known stories, hoping to secure a wife.

After falling into a small pond in her family's garden, a young girl is unexpectedly transported to another era. Waking up, Asahi finds herself in a world resembling old Japan. A powerful clan offers her shelter, but their kindness hides a dark purpose—they plan to offer her as a sacrifice to the water dragon deity, forcing her to become his bride. Facing a god who seems completely without compassion, what future lies ahead for Asahi?

In "Nagasarete Airantou," 14-year-old Ikuto Touhouin runs away from home following an argument with his father and boards a ship heading to another country. A powerful storm sinks the vessel, leaving Ikuto adrift in the ocean for a week before he washes ashore on a strange island. This island's way of life resembles the Meiji period, and all its residents are female. Cut off from the outside world by dangerous whirlpools encircling the island, these women have never encountered a man. Ikuto's arrival disrupts their secluded existence.

Pamela, who reads tarot cards, assists supernatural creatures in adapting to living alongside humans at her establishment called The Tarot Café. Among those she helps are a cat experiencing romantic feelings, a vampire fleeing from his immortal partner, a waitress who considers herself unattractive and hopes to discover her true love, and a magician who crafted a human-like doll to aid the woman he cherishes. While Pamela consistently offers support to others, she needs to confront a major hidden truth about herself before she can proceed into the afterlife.

In Twin Spica, fourteen-year-old Asumi Kamogawa, a small girl with a passion for astronomy, learns about the universe from her friendly ghost mentor, "Lion-san," known for his large lion mask and insightful teachings. Despite facing challenges at home, Asumi joins the Tokyo Space School. At the school, she forms bonds with her classmates: Shinnosuke Fuchuuya, her childhood friend with glasses and an honest demeanor; Kei Oumi, a kindhearted girl inspired by Neil Armstrong's moon landing; Marika Ukita, a mysterious and elegant girl keeping her own secrets; and Shuu Suzuki, a confident and smart young man with a laid-back outlook on life. Set in a world where Japan's first manned rocket crash occurred in 2010, Twin Spica narrates the maturing journey of these teenagers as they pursue their dreams of reaching the stars.

In the year 2100, virtual reality games have become nearly indistinguishable from real life. Feng Lan decides to become the first player to choose a character of the opposite gender in the VRMMO "Second Life," hoping to prove to her brother that she can succeed without relying on "female advantages." However, when she becomes involved in a PvP conflict that disrupts her family and encounters her real-life friends and acquaintances within the game, can she keep her secret identity while steering clear of further complications?

In "Dazzle," a young girl named Rahzel is cast out of her home by her father, who insists she must explore the world. Her travels take an unforeseen turn when she meets Alzeid, a reserved and resolute young man driven to avenge his father's death. Though their personalities clash, Rahzel and Alzeid are pulled toward one another, possibly from hidden emotions or their mutual magical gifts. As unlikely partners, they wander from location to location, employing their powers to aid those around them, and along the way, uncover their genuine fates.

In a world where Earth was once destroyed and then rebuilt using elaborate clockwork mechanisms that regulate everything from gravity to the environment, Naoto Miura, a passionate enthusiast of machinery, aspires to become a master clocksmith. His life changes unexpectedly when a complex device crashes into his home. Using his extraordinary hearing and with his robotic companion, Naoto finds himself at the heart of a possible conspiracy that endangers many lives, potentially making him the only one who can uncover the truth.

The story of Fate/hollow ataraxia takes place six months after the events of Fate/stay night. Like its predecessor, it is set in Fuyuki City. Bazett Fraga McRemitz, a member of the Mages' Association and a Master in the 5th Holy Grail War, wakes up on the fourth day of the 5th Holy Grail War with a new Servant named Avenger and no recollection of what happened to her before. She and Avenger set out to fight and win the Holy Grail War. Meanwhile, Shirou Emiya enjoys a peaceful life alongside all his friends from the 5th Holy Grail War. After one of her experiments distorts time and space, Rin Tohsaka leaves for the Mages' Association in England to resolve the issue. The Servants sense a new threat, and dark creatures begin appearing soon after. As a precaution, Shirou goes to ensure no one is in danger, but instead repeatedly encounters a mysterious girl, Caren Ortensia. Both Bazett and Shirou find themselves trapped in a time loop that lasts four days, starting on the fourth day of the 5th Holy Grail War. Each time they die or survive the four days, they always wake up on the first day of the loop, aware of everything that has happened to them since the first loop began. Determined to break the cycle, Bazett, Avenger, and Shirou fight to uncover the truth behind the endless four days.

Five centuries ago, humanity faced total destruction at the hands of the enigmatic and fearsome Beasts. Today, the surviving species dwell on floating islands in the sky, protected from all but the most agile Beasts. Yet this sanctuary, known as Regul Aire, conceals a dark truth. A select few young girls, called Leprechauns, possess the ability to wield ancient weapons essential for defending against Beast attacks. Amidst their precarious and uncertain lives, where summons to inevitable combat can come at any moment, an unusual figure appears: a young man who, after losing everything in his final battle five hundred years ago, has been revived from a prolonged state of suspended animation. No longer able to fight, Willem takes on the role of a father figure for these girls. He dedicates himself to caring for and nurturing them while grappling with his acceptance of this new existence. He experiences the same helpless anguish of waiting for loved ones to return from battle that his own "Daughter" once endured for him long ago. Through their shared daily life in the orphanage, Willem and the girls slowly discover the true essence of family and what is truly worth protecting.