Manga Like Kuroshitsuji Anthology Comic: Nijishitsuji

In "Monogatari Series: First Season," scars weave connections, monsters haunt, and deceptions abound. Koyomi Araragi's journey unfolds after a fateful encounter with an exceptionally powerful, blonde vampire known as "hot-blooded, iron-blooded, and cold-blooded," eventually identified as Shinobu Oshino. This tragic event leads to Araragi's transformation into a vampire himself. However, this encounter is just the beginning of his involvement with the supernatural. Driven by his noble nature, he becomes entangled in the lives of others plagued by paranormal occurrences. This is his relentless fight to restore a semblance of normalcy in a world overrun by sorrow, pain, and the inhuman.

In Bakemonogatari, Koyomi Araragi is no stranger to the supernatural. During his third year of high school spring break, he unexpectedly becomes a vampire after an encounter with Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade. Submerged in a realm of anomalies, Araragi finds himself aiding classmate Hitomi Senjougahara when he notices something peculiar after catching her falling down the school stairs. He learns that a mythical crab has been stealing her weight. Though she warns him off with harsh words, Araragi manages to convince her to accept his help. To address this bizarre problem, they seek out Meme Oshino, the mysterious wanderer who previously helped Araragi overcome his vampiric condition. This narrative explores the hidden monsters within each individual, raising questions about how deeply they are concealed within those Araragi meets.

Yuugi Mutou, a high school student frequently targeted by bullies, spends his nights absorbed in board games and puzzles within his room. His love for games stems from his grandfather, who runs the game shop where they both live. After solving the ancient Millennium Puzzle one night, Yuugi awakens a concealed, darker identity called Yami Yuugi. In moments of intense stress, Yuugi transforms into this bold and fearsome alter ego, assuming the role of a vengeful figure who challenges bullies and wrongdoers to high-stakes games, where losing brings severe repercussions. As Yuugi and his dark counterpart gain allies among those who once tormented him, they forge strong bonds with these new companions. However, the group soon faces enemies far more dangerous than school bullies—people who twist games for evil purposes, putting Yuugi and his friends' lives at risk.

In "Vassalord," Charley, a cyborg vampire, executes the Vatican's secret missions under the direction of Johnny Rayflo, a dissolute vampire. Their relationship is defined by both strife and cooperation, resulting in a blend of comedy, violence, and blasphemous deeds. Battling his unquenchable thirst for blood, Charley confronts a young vampire princess, a dubious faction of the Unitarian Church, and even his own master. The release additionally features the self-contained story "Volume 2: Zoul Half."

Ginji Amano, a calm and pragmatic blonde who can generate electric currents, partners with Ban Mido, a boisterous brunette with glasses and a mysterious "Evil Eye" that lets him create illusions in others' minds. As the GetBackers, they are famous for their unmatched retrieval skills, boasting a nearly flawless success rate in recovering lost items for their clients. However, they need to find new clients quickly if they want to avoid going broke. This energetic duo takes on challenges while keeping their lively and adventurous style of solving mysteries and reclaiming lost treasures.

In the American Old West, the stage is set for the planet's most extraordinary race. Thousands of competitors gather in San Diego, ready to embark on a journey of over six thousand kilometers, with a fifty-million-dollar prize as the ultimate reward. As the era of horses comes to an end, racers can use any type of vehicle. They must navigate harsh conditions and traverse uncharted desert landscapes, sometimes traveling up to one hundred kilometers daily. The Steel Ball Run is an unparalleled contest. Johnny Joestar, a young former horse racer now wheelchair-bound, arrives in San Diego just as the race begins. Here, he encounters Gyro Zeppeli, a racer who carries two steel spheres instead of a weapon. Johnny witnesses Gyro using one of these spheres to create a supernatural effect, causing a man in a standoff to turn his own gun against himself. Amidst the chaos, Johnny accidentally touches the steel ball, feeling energy surge through his legs, allowing him to stand after two years of being confined to a wheelchair. Driven by the desire to unravel the mystery behind the steel balls, Johnny decides to join the race, embarking on a bizarre adventure across America during the Steel Ball Run.

In a world of endless snow and ice, humanity clings to survival because of the mysterious Ice Witch. The unrelenting cold has driven people to extreme lows—cults, violence, and the persecution of the Blessed, those gifted with supernatural abilities. Agnia and Luna, orphaned siblings who are Blessed with the power to regenerate, try to live a quiet life in a small community of elders. Their bond offers a brief reprieve from the harsh surroundings. But this peace is shattered when army commander Doma arrives and sets their home ablaze, killing everyone, including Luna. Doma’s cursed flames keep burning until their target is completely consumed; Agnia’s regeneration keeps him in a constant state of agony. Nearly a decade later, Agnia has learned to withstand Doma’s relentless fire. His thirst for revenge burns as fiercely as the day Luna died. Traveling through the frozen wasteland, he vows to destroy Doma and avenge his sister.

Momo Ayase is in a bad mood after being rejected. While out, she sees a boy getting bullied and steps in to help. The boy is deeply into the occult and tries to talk to Ayase about supernatural topics, thinking they have something in common. But Ayase insists she believes in ghosts, and they argue over which is more real. To settle the debate, they each go separately to places tied to either the occult or ghosts—Ayase picks the occult, and the boy picks ghosts. When they reach their spots, they find out both the occult and ghosts are actually real. This discovery throws Ayase and the boy into a series of adventures where they deal with all the supernatural and occult events they come across, hoping to get back to a normal life.

In 2011, Yasuho Hirose and Joushuu Higashikata, childhood friends, discover a man stripped of his clothes and memory buried outside Morioh. Despite losing all recollection of his past, the man retains knowledge of how to wield a Stand, a supernatural ability represented by a humanoid form. Naming him Jousuke, Joushuu’s father, Norisuke, decides to shelter him at home while they help him search for his lost identity. As Jousuke delves deeper into uncovering his background, it becomes evident that his case of amnesia is not straightforward. His real identity carries a weightier significance than first apparent, and through a series of intense Stand battles, he begins to unravel a perilous conspiracy that threatens the whole town.

In the shadowy depths of the English countryside lies the Phantomhive estate, a place notorious for its cold and merciless reputation as the "Queen's Watchdog" and the leader of London's criminal underworld. Following a tragic incident that claims the lives of the Earl and his wife, their young son, Ciel, unexpectedly assumes the role of the new Earl. Though initially perceived as merely a child with peculiar servants, it soon becomes clear that defying Ciel and his enigmatic butler, Sebastian, is unwise. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, Black Butler chronicles the duo as they navigate numerous mysteries and threats that plague England and endanger the Queen, all the while piecing together the mystery surrounding the death of Ciel's parents.

Seventeen years ago, immortal beings called Ajin, or demi-humans, first appeared on battlefields in Africa, marking a major discovery for humanity. Though the government claims they are compatible with society, rumors persist that Ajin are hunted down for cruel, secret experiments. Kei Nagai, an aloof high school student aiming to become a doctor, just wants a normal life. His world shatters when he survives a car crash that should have been fatal. After reviving, Kei is immediately identified as an Ajin due to the bounty on his head, leaving him confused by his new immortality and unable to prove his innocence. Forced to go into hiding to escape both government pursuit and public hatred, Kei is approached by a rebellious group of Ajin who urge him to fight back against human authorities. As tensions between humans and Ajin escalate, Kei must face his own loyalties and decide where his true allegiances lie.

In "Mob Psycho 100," Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama is an eighth-grade student who possesses immense psychic powers but keeps them hidden due to their potentially destructive nature and the unwanted attention they draw. He suppresses his abilities by working for Arataka Reigen, a self-proclaimed esper who exploits Mob's talents for his own gain. Mob spends his time performing exorcisms for Reigen. Driven by his desire to win the affection of his childhood friend, Tsubomi Takane, Mob strives to become more likable. Yet, various obstacles continually disrupt his everyday life, gradually eroding his grip on his suppressed emotions. As his pent-up feelings intensify, what will happen when he finally reaches his breaking point remains uncertain.

At Suzaku High, Ryuu Yamada is known as a troublemaker and delinquent. After getting a harsh scolding for his bad grades and behavior, he notices Urara Shiraishi, the top student in their year. As Shiraishi walks up the stairs, Yamada tries to provoke her but ends up tripping and pulling her down with him. When he wakes up in the infirmary, Yamada realizes he has swapped bodies with Shiraishi. Confronting her, he learns that their accidental kiss caused the swap. With this newfound power, Yamada's chaotic high school life is only beginning.

At Ishiyama High, a school infamous for its delinquent students, first-year Tatsumi Oga—nicknamed "Demon King"—rules supreme over those he has defeated. One day, after taking down a gang that attacked him, Oga ends up looking after an abandoned infant. Despite his initial panic, he brings the baby to his best friend, Takayuki Furuichi, where they encounter Hildegard, a demon maid. She reveals that the child is Kaiser de Emperana Beelzebub IV, sent by his father, the Great Demon Lord Beelzebub III, to Earth with a mission to destroy humanity. Hildegard warns Oga that if he strays more than 15 meters from the baby, he will face immediate death. With his rough demeanor and history of violence, Oga reluctantly becomes the caregiver of the demon infant. The series follows his journey as he deals with both demonic beings and his dangerous peers, all while acting as an unconventional guardian and mentor to Baby Beel.

In an abandoned building located in South Korea, Cadis Etrama Di Raizel—commonly referred to as Rai—steps out of a white coffin, presenting an elegant and strikingly handsome appearance. Disoriented by the unfamiliar era he finds himself in, Rai seeks out his loyal companion, Frankenstein. To fit in with human society, he dons the school uniform of Ye Ran High School, only to discover that the principal is none other than his devoted servant, Frankenstein. Having been in slumber for 820 years, Rai relies on Frankenstein to help him navigate the complexities of the modern world. Frankenstein enrolls him as a student to ease his transition into contemporary life. However, their plans are soon threatened by the challenges of everyday existence and lingering conflicts from both his and his master's past. Rai is compelled to use his mysterious powers to protect those around him.

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 Bungo Stray Dogs, Atsushi Nakajima, on the verge of death after being thrown out of his orphanage, finds himself without shelter or food until he saves a man named Osamu Dazai from drowning. Despite initial annoyance from Dazai's partner, Doppo Kunikida, Dazai takes in Atsushi, gives him food, and explains that they belong to the Armed Detective Agency, a group of gifted individuals who handle cases beyond the reach of ordinary law enforcement. Dazai and Kunikida then recruit Atsushi's help in tracking down a supernatural tiger that has been causing chaos in the city. Reluctantly, Atsushi joins their mission. After resolving the tiger incident, Dazai invites Atsushi to become a member of the agency. However, their situation grows even more perilous when the Port Mafia, a notorious criminal syndicate, begins targeting them. Caught between opposing factions, Atsushi must learn to control his newly discovered powers to protect himself, his new allies, and the entire city.

Following the death of his parents, high school student Kimihiro Watanuki lives alone and possesses a unique ability to perceive supernatural beings that constantly target him. These spirits relentlessly torment him, and he longs to escape their influence. While fleeing from a group of these entities, he takes refuge in a peculiar shop where he meets Yuuko Ichihara, the shop's mysterious owner, who claims she can grant any wish at a cost. Kimihiro agrees to work for Yuuko to accumulate the payment needed for his wish. Guided by her, he must venture deeper into the world of spirits and the mystical to ultimately break free. Will he be able to navigate the strange and enigmatic experiences that await him?

At fourteen, delinquent Yusuke Urameshi spends his days skipping class and clashing with authority. He often gets into street fights with his rival, Kazuma Kuwabara, and teases his childhood friend, Keiko Yukimura. Struggling with inner turmoil and the burden of an alcoholic mother, Yusuke suddenly jumps in front of a speeding car to save a child, sacrificing his own life in the process. The spirit guide Botan intervenes, allowing Yusuke to see the impact of his death on those close to him, including his mother, Keiko, and even Kuwabara. Moved by their grief, Yusuke is given a second chance at life by Koenma, the son of the ruler of the Spirit World. Koenma recruits Yusuke as a "Spirit Detective," assigning him to resolve a series of escalating supernatural incidents. Through his battles and eventual alliances with demons like the refined Kurama and the fierce Hiei, Yusuke hones his fighting abilities. As dark forces rise from the Netherworld, Yusuke unites with his companions to protect what he once took for granted.

Shamans are individuals with a unique ability to communicate with ghosts, spirits, and gods that remain invisible to ordinary people. Every five hundred years, the Shaman Fight, a prestigious tournament where shamans from around the world compete, takes place. The winner is declared the Shaman King and gains control over the Great Spirit, allowing them to reshape the world as they wish. One evening, Manta Oyamada, an ordinary middle school student, cuts through a nearby graveyard to avoid being late for class. He encounters a lone boy sitting on a tombstone, who invites Manta to look at the stars with "them," revealing that "them" includes the boy's ghostly companions. Terrified, Manta runs away. Later, the boy introduces himself as You Asakura, a Shaman-in-training, and demonstrates his abilities by teaming up with Amidamaru, a six-hundred-year-old samurai spirit, to protect Manta from a group of bullies. You befriends Manta because of his ability to see spirits, and together with Amidamaru, they set out on You's mission to become the next Shaman King.

Negi Springfield, a ten-year-old wizard who recently graduated from Merdiana Magic Academy in Wales, has two primary objectives: locating his missing father, the legendary Thousand Master, and earning the title of Magister Magi, a wizard whose purpose is to aid the non-magical world. As his final assignment, he is sent to teach English at a Japanese middle school. Upon his arrival, Negi is surprised to discover that he is responsible for a homeroom class of thirty-one girls. One of his students, Asuna Kagurazaka, accidentally discovers his magical identity. With this secret now exposed, Negi must prevent it from spreading further while dealing with various magical threats emerging both inside and outside Mahora Academy, all while continuing his search for his father.

In "Lookism," 17-year-old Park Hyung Suk has spent his life at the bottom of the social ladder due to his short stature, weight, and unattractive appearance, enduring constant bullying and prejudice from his peers. To escape his tormentor Lee Tae Sung, he decides to transfer to Jae Won High School in Seoul, a vocational school known for its relaxed rules and laid-back student body. A few days before his transfer, Hyung Suk wakes up to find himself in a new body—tall, fit, and strikingly handsome, the complete opposite of his original form. Yet his old body remains beside him, with the two bodies switching consciousness whenever one falls asleep. Navigating this unusual situation, Hyung Suk enjoys his growing popularity at Jae Won High while also investigating the mystery behind his extraordinary second body.

Several months after the events of the first season, Youkai Academy has been rebuilt and a new semester begins. Tsukune and his companions return, having grown stronger. The true nature of Anti-Thesis is revealed, along with new enemies and a threat far more dangerous than anything they have faced before. Tsukune struggles with the monster awakening inside him. With guidance from Moka, Mizore, Kurumu, Ruby, and Yukari, he trains to control his vampire heritage and gain the power needed to protect those close to him. The second season explores more of the girls' backgrounds and their family connections. New trials await, along with new allies who will join their side. Together, they seek to uncover the secrets behind Moka's rosary and her bloodline.

Futaba Okeya is a 14-year-old boy who can see ghosts and always keeps a prominent birthmark on his left cheek hidden under a bandage. One day, a new student named Kouko Ishigami joins his class, marked by a scar on her forehead and followed by the spirit of a tall, friendly man. Futaba feels an instant attraction to Kouko, thinking it might be love at first sight. After a disturbing dream about her, he wakes up crying and senses a deep familiarity, which drives him to try to befriend her. However, a series of events leads Futaba to reveal his birthmark to Kouko, causing her to declare him her eternal enemy. Enraged, Kouko explains that they are connected through reincarnation, and the birthmark is a curse she placed on him in a past life to identify and ultimately defeat him. Kouko then summons a flaming circular device called the "spirit circle" and attacks Futaba, sending him tumbling down a staircase into the memories of one of his former lives. The story of Spirit Circle follows Futaba as he journeys through his various past lives, gradually uncovering the truth behind his conflict with Kouko.