Manga Like Crime Game: Houritsu no Nai Sekai

Long ago, humanoid creatures called Titans appeared, threatening humanity with their immense size and appetite for human flesh. To survive, humans built massive walls, creating a safe world within their confines. In this isolated world, peace has lasted for years, with no Titan attacks seen. Three young friends—Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert—dream of exploring the world beyond the walls, inspired by tales of the unknown. Their dreams are destroyed when a colossal 60-meter Titan breaches their defenses, revealing the harsh reality of their situation. Witnessing the devastation firsthand, Eren vows to eliminate all Titans, determined to reclaim freedom for humanity beyond the walls.

Seiichi Osabe is an only child living a quiet existence, engaging in ordinary middle school routines like forming friendships and developing a romantic interest in a classmate. His parents, particularly his mother, are highly protective, causing others to perceive him as excessively reliant on her. Initially, Seiichi does not challenge his mother's behavior, but a particular event gradually exposes him to the perilous extent of her obsessive affection. As he strives to escape her control, he discovers a truth far more sinister than the ordinary life he had previously known.

In 1999, a massive meteorite impact on Antarctica melted the ice sheets, causing global sea levels to rise dramatically and altering the world's climate, resulting in the deaths of over half of Earth's population. By 2015, the remaining human civilization faces new threats from mysterious beings called Angels—creatures of unknown origin that relentlessly destroy what is left of the world. Shinji Ikari, a 14-year-old boy, arrives in the fortified city of Tokyo-3, destined to fight these Angels. Recruited by his father's secret organization, NERV, Shinji is tasked with piloting an Evangelion, a colossal bio-mechanical robot built to battle the Angels. Bearing the burden of saving the world, Shinji must find the courage and resolve to protect both the future and himself. However, as the frequency of conflicts between Evangelions and Angels increases, the grim truth about their world slowly comes to light.

College student Nao Kanzaki is known for her unwavering honesty. When she receives an unexpected package containing one hundred million yen, she unknowingly becomes a participant in the "Liar Game," a competition where players must manipulate and deceive each other to win large monetary prizes, with the penalty of lifelong debt for those who lose. Desperate and without any other options, she seeks help from a professional trickster. At the same time, Shinichi Akiyama, a cunning con artist renowned for bankrupting a major corporation, is released from jail that same day. Having studied psychology, he possesses the skills Nao needs. Though initially reluctant to take on another illegal venture, Shinichi is ultimately persuaded by Nao's earnestness and persistence to assist her. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of the Liar Game, both Nao and Shinichi uncover deeper truths about the game and its players, while also discovering their own motivations for being involved.

Kazuki Hoshino values his ordinary daily life above all else. His school days are filled with easygoing moments spent with friends—until the transfer student Aine Aya arrives and shatters that peace. The moment this cold, beautiful girl appears in his classroom, she speaks to him in baffling terms: "I've come to destroy you. This is my 13,118th transfer. After going through so many, I started getting bored, so this time I'll add some fun by making a formal declaration." With these enigmatic words, Kazuki's cherished everyday life descends into chaos and dread—Aya's sudden arrival hints at hidden secrets behind his seemingly ordinary friends, including the mysterious devices known as "boxes."

In "Sweet Home," Cha Hyun, a high school student who prefers being alone and playing video games, experiences a major change after losing his family in a car accident. Moving to a new apartment, he deals with money problems and annoying neighbors. But these issues become minor when he sees people around him turning into monsters, throwing the world into chaos. Hyun soon realizes he himself is starting to change into a monster, with a growing voice in his head. Running out of time, he must join forces with other residents of the building to find the cause of the transformation and fight to survive in this grim new world, while trying to keep his humanity.

Exiting a convenience store, Subaru Natsuki finds himself in a lively town inhabited by both humans and demi-humans, where dragons and carriages serve as modes of transport. Realizing this is not modern-day Japan, Subaru assumes he’s now a protagonist in a fantasy world with immense magical abilities. His hopes are soon dashed when he encounters a group of attackers. A silver-haired beauty named Satella comes to his rescue while looking for her lost insignia. Feeling indebted, Subaru decides to help Satella in her search, leading them to a pawn shop. Expecting to recover the insignia, they instead face a deadly encounter with an assassin, resulting in their demise. Miraculously, Subaru doesn’t find himself in the afterlife but instead returns to the same spot in broad daylight, as though nothing had happened. Thus, his existence in this alternate world begins anew, a mystery he must unravel.

In the middle of Japan's severe economic collapse, Shiina Nagasawa turns to prostitution to support her family after her father's bankruptcy. At a gathering of influential government officials, she finds herself exploited by these powerful men. Suddenly, a masked figure bursts into the event, and she recognizes him as her classmate, Shou Hazama, who calls himself "Akumetsu." He confronts the former finance minister, accusing him of various crimes before violently killing him and dragging the body to the lobby. Despite being shot, Akumetsu mysteriously removes his own head. The next day, a confused Shiina returns to school and sees Shou Hazama alive and well in class. How can he be alive, and what does he intend to do now?

In a world devastated by a pandemic that kills 15% of the population and weakens many others, a secret organization called Propater takes control over most of the planet, overthrowing the United Nations. A young boy and girl, immune to the disease, grow up in an abandoned virology lab and barely escape an attack by Propater. Twenty years later, the boy has become the most powerful drug lord in South America. He secretly supports his son's efforts to avoid Propater while the son joins forces with Nomad mercenaries, some of whom are former Propater agents, to fight the organization. The story unfolds through multiple subplots involving terrorism, human enhancement, the struggles of developing nations, and the conflicts between drug cartels and Propater. Heavily inspired by Gnostic mythology, the main characters are named after Gnostic deities and fulfill corresponding roles.

Ash Lynx, a strikingly handsome young man raised under the thumb of the powerful mafia boss Dino "Papa" Golzine, has grown from a mere plaything into the unyielding leader of his own gang. Once a tool for Golzine's amusement, Ash has broken away to carve his own path, wielding ironclad control over his criminal domain. Eiji Okumura, a young photographer from Japan, arrives in New York to document the lives of street children. There, he encounters Ash, the teenage gang leader, and finds himself captivated by the enigmatic youth, while Ash is equally intrigued by Eiji's unique outlook on life. The story unfolds across the shadowy streets of New York, where a series of brutal murders all bear the cryptic mark of "Banana Fish." With their own fates tied to this mysterious phrase, Ash, Eiji, and their allies are thrust into a perilous mission to uncover the truth behind "Banana Fish," tracing its origins and seeking a way to dismantle it before chaos consumes them all.

In this story, a 14-year-old girl vanishes, triggering an extensive search by the authorities. Her parents, consumed by worry and fearing the worst, plead for her return. However, the truth is far from what they imagine: she has chosen to remain with her abductor, a former stalker she now affectionately calls "Oniisan." She has no desire to go back to her abusive household or the school where she faced constant bullying. Over time, their bond deepens, and she asks Oniisan for a new name, "Sachi." Recognizing the unusual nature of their relationship, they promise to marry if they can evade capture by the police and Sachi’s parents—or face the consequences together. Clinging to the precious moments of genuine happiness they share, the two hold onto hope in a cruel world.

Eiji Urashima, an ordinary university student, spends his days drinking with friends and longing for a girlfriend. One night, after a heavy drinking session, he returns home and falls asleep. When he wakes up, Kyouka Yukimura, a beautiful girl from his campus, is lying next to him, insisting they are in a relationship. Bewildered and unable to recall how this happened, Eiji decides to go along with it. But things grow stranger when he notices gaps in his memory. While chatting with his friend Kashiwagi, he asks if it’s the 24th, only to be told it’s actually the 27th. Three days are missing from his recollection, and Eiji struggles to understand what occurred. The situation escalates when a journalist reveals a dark secret to Kyouka—Eiji is the son of a notorious serial killer. As his world unravels, Eiji sets out to uncover the truth behind the lost days and seek Kyouka’s acceptance of his troubled past.

In Vladivostok, Russia, a secret transaction occurs, resulting in a deadly virus falling into the hands of a mysterious woman named Maya. At Mishiro Academy in Japan, Fujimaru Takagi appears to be an ordinary student, but he was once known as "Falcon," a legendary hacker who exposed major criminal organizations before disappearing from the digital world. The elite Third-I division of the Public Security Intelligence Agency, led by Fujimaru's father, Ryunosuke, and his ally Otoya Kujou, are the only ones aware of this fact. After a KGB agent is killed in Japan, a memory chip discovered at the scene becomes the only lead. Third-I recruits Fujimaru to decrypt it, revealing footage of an event called the "Christmas Massacre." As Ryunosuke investigates the murder further, he uncovers clues related to the killing and a mysterious code named "Bloody Monday," only to find himself implicated in the death of his superior. With his father's reputation on the line, Fujimaru must use his hacking skills to help Third-I prevent the impending terror and destruction across Japan while clearing his father's name.

In "Sanctuary," childhood friends Akira Houjou and Chiaki Asami, after surviving unimaginable hardships, move to Japan for their studies. They quickly observe the pervasive corruption and apathy throughout the country. Outraged by these conditions, they resolve to create a new Japan—one free from corrupt governance, where the people have power over the nation's destiny. Their plan involves conquering Japan through both the political system and the criminal underworld. The method each will use to achieve this is decided by a game of rock-paper-scissors; Houjou takes charge of the criminal underworld, while Asami aims for the Prime Minister's position. "Sanctuary" is a grim political drama that follows the duo's efforts to reform Japan from within and establish their vision of a sanctuary.

Ichi appears to be a fragile individual, but when tears well up in his eyes, he becomes a horrifying force of devastation, directing his unyielding cruelty at anyone in his way. His brutal onslaught crosses paths with Kakihara, a yakuza boss fixated on extreme sadomasochism, sparking a whirlwind of carnage, excess, and unmatched ferocity.

In "My Home Hero," Tetsuo Tosu, an ordinary office worker, discovers that his daughter Reika has been physically abused by her boyfriend Nobuto Matori. Upon further investigation, Tetsuo learns Nobuto is linked to a criminal organization and plans to extort Reika's wealthy grandparents. Nobuto also has a history of killing his previous partners. Fueled by anger and concern for Reika's safety, Tetsuo takes drastic action and kills Nobuto. With his wife Kasen's help, they dispose of the evidence. As the crime syndicate starts investigating Nobuto's sudden disappearance, Tetsuo and Kasen work together to protect their daughter and keep her from being pulled further into the dangerous situation.

In "The Legend of the Strongest, Kurosawa!," Kurosawa is a 44-year-old unmarried man who has worked at the same construction company throughout his entire career. His aspirations are modest: some acknowledgment from his coworkers and maybe a bit more popularity. Yet, his attempts frequently result in catastrophe. One day, without warning, he finds himself caught up in a clash with a bunch of unruly middle school students.

In her final memory, Natsu Iwashimizu shares cherished meals with her family. However, upon waking, she discovers she's on a sinking ship, saved by three unfamiliar faces: Arashi Aota, whose kindness is matched only by his short fuse; Semimaru Asai, who teases Natsu's shy demeanor; and Botan Saotome, a skilled individual who grasps the gravity of their situation. Together, they manage to escape and navigate towards a deserted island. Unbeknownst to them, this enigmatic land is actually post-apocalyptic Japan. A meteorite impact has eradicated human life and transformed the planet's ecosystem. To repopulate the earth, the government initiated the "7 Seeds" program, sending five teams—Spring, Summer A, Summer B, Autumn, and Winter—each comprising seven resilient youth and a guide. Natsu and her crew belong to Summer B, deemed social outliers. Their survival hinges on finding one of seven government shelters for supplies. In a perilous, alien world devoid of familiar support, the quartet must learn to work together to endure.

In a bleak future, a controversial law known as the National Welfare Act compels citizens between the ages of 18 and 24 to sacrifice their lives for the nation. One day prior to their demise, these selected individuals are informed via "Ikigami" messages delivered by government officials. The sole rationale provided by the government for this law is to foster a deeper respect for life among its populace. Kengo Fujimoto, a recent recruit as an Ikigami messenger, harbors reservations about the law but keeps his thoughts hidden to evade the watchful eye of the national police. Kengo hopes that through the process of delivering these fatal notifications, he can clarify his personal views on the matter. "Ikigami" explores the diverse reactions of those who learn of their impending death, ranging from acts of compassion to emotionally-driven transgressions. These individuals' decisions and actions deeply influence those around them and ultimately shape Kengo's perspective on the law.

In the first chapter of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Subaru Natsuki is walking home from a convenience store when he suddenly finds himself in an unfamiliar city, surrounded by people speaking an unknown language. Realizing he has been transported to another world, Subaru is soon chased away by a shopkeeper due to his lack of money. Cornered by a gang of thugs, he thinks his fate is sealed until a mysterious girl named Satella intervenes and saves him. Satella had been tracking a thief she noticed earlier in town, and with the thugs driven off, Subaru feels compelled to help her in her pursuit. Their investigation leads them to a house with a storeroom filled with stolen items. Inside, they are ambushed by a shadowy figure, and both fall victim to the assault. Awakening moments later, Subaru discovers he has been sent back to earlier in the day, starting a bewildering cycle of time loops where he relives the same sequence of events.

The Nagare family, consisting of three members, once enjoyed a happy home. But their son Kiritaka was being bullied in secret at school. Then an incident triggers Mari, the mother, whose love for her son spirals out of control.

After their fierce confrontation, Battler Ushiromiya reflects on the sudden resignation of the Golden Witch Beatrice, who now appears as little more than a faint echo of her former confident self. This dramatic shift compels Battler to reexamine every detail from the first four games. Though he wishes to remain by her side, he resolves to take back control of the current situation, where Lambdadelta and Frederica Bernkastel have taken charge of the fifth game board. Following Kinzou Ushiromiya's death, Krauss Ushiromiya becomes the family head, but he faces serious financial troubles from poor investments that could lead to creditors seizing the estate. His siblings may take legal action against him under these circumstances. Natsuhi Ushiromiya, supporting her husband, seeks Beatrice's help to revive the former head of the family, hoping to hide the truth until the debts are resolved. Erika Furudo, a self-proclaimed detective, arrives on Rokkenjima Island as the family reunion begins. Welcomed as a distinguished guest, Erika quickly becomes fascinated by the ongoing discussion about the epitaph riddle. However, her relentless investigation into uncovering the hidden treasure triggers a chain of events that threatens to disrupt the Ushiromiya family's stability.

The period of logical arguments and magical spectacles has come to an end; the truth concerning Beatrice, the Golden Witch, is about to be revealed. To aid in this disclosure, the game master Bernkastel summons the Mage-Hunter Will Wright to take part in her game and solve the riddle of who killed Beatrice. Will is accompanied by Lion Ushiromiya, Krauss’s firstborn and legitimate successor, whose motives are not yet clear. Through Will’s inquiry, he links unresolved elements from earlier games, uncovering strands of reality as he revisits Kinzou’s first meeting with the youthful Beatrice and explores the stories that have grown up around her.

In Chapter 2 of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Subaru Natsuki regains consciousness in a strange room, attended by the twin sisters Rem and Ram. He makes a joke about their identical way of speaking, but his amusement is interrupted when Emilia, the girl he saved at great personal cost through his "Return by Death" ability, appears. Emilia tells Subaru she brought him to her mansion because of the injuries he sustained while defending against Elsa Granhiert. There, he meets Count Roswaal L. Mathers, the eccentric owner of the estate. During breakfast, Subaru asks to work as a butler alongside Rem and Ram, and Roswaal agrees without hesitation. Though his new role seems to go smoothly, Subaru's peace is shattered a few days later when he abruptly returns to the starting point of his journey, a grim reminder of his power. Now, Subaru must uncover the mystery behind his repeated deaths before his resolve gives out.