Best Supernatural Manga of 2014

Rumors of the supernatural overrun Kamome Academy, namely the "Seven Mysteries." One of these mysteries is the legend of Hanako-san, the ghost of a young girl residing in the girl's bathroom on the third floor of the old school building, who is said to grant any wish her summoner desires. First-year high school student Nene Yashiro daringly summons Hanako-san in desperate need of love, but the Hanako that appears before her is a boy! After Hanako-kun claims that he has no magical items of use, Nene tries various ways to get noticed by her crush. With her desperation reaching its peak, she gets into trouble after consuming a mermaid scale, which turns her into a fish. Hanako-kun rescues her, binding their fates together in the process; in return for this aid, Nene must become his assistant. Now entangled in the supernatural realm, Nene soon discovers that there's much more to the school's Seven Mysteries than basic rumors.

Park Hyung Suk has spent all 17 years of his life at the bottom of the food chain. Short, overweight, and unattractive, he is used to being bullied by his classmates and constantly discriminated against for his looks. In an attempt to escape his biggest bully, Lee Tae Sung, he decides to transfer to Seoul's Jae Won High School, a vocational preparatory school notorious for its liberal education system and carefree students. Days before his transfer, Hyung Suk wakes to find that he is no longer in his usual chubby body, but is instead in a perfect body! Tall, handsome, and beautifully toned, Hyung Suk has become the ideal version of himself. The only problem is that his original body still lays beside him—and when one body falls asleep, he awakens in the other. Now possessing two extremely different bodies, Hyung Suk must learn to navigate his new and much more popular life at J High whilst also solving the mystery of where his second, almost superhuman, body came from.

Timid but hard-working high school student Tetsu Misato takes up a job at his father's housekeeping agency, where he finds himself working at the mansion on the hill he always saw as a child. Deep in the back of the mansion lies a garden and a lone building, where the mysterious daughter of the house, Shizu Karasawa, lives in isolation. While cleaning near the building, Tetsu chances upon the enigmatic girl, and when he returns the next day, they quickly get to know each other. Shizu reveals to him that she is confined to the building due to an unknown illness afflicting her, and that she has had no human interaction for years. As they continue to meet, Tetsu's feelings toward Shizu develop—but when he realizes how he truly feels, he is faced with the true nature of her illness. Ohayou, Ibarahime follows Tetsu as he searches for the real Shizu underneath her supernatural condition—both for her sake and the sake of his own feelings.

One day, in the library where Sakuta Azusagawa studies, he runs into an unexpected sight: a beautiful high school girl in a bunny outfit. She turns out to be Mai Sakurajima, a famous former actress and fellow student at Minegahara High. His surprise at seeing Mai wear such risqué attire in the library, however, is nothing compared to the shocking realization that he is the only one who can see her! Reminded of an event from his past, Sakuta offers to help Mai discover the reason behind her invisibility. Despite their initially contentious relationship, the two quickly become close: Mai and Sakuta learn to appreciate each other, and their friendship turns into a budding romance. This further fuels their determination to solve Mai's dilemma. While the investigation progresses, Sakuta attributes Mai's situation to an urban legend known as Adolescence Syndrome: strange phenomena occurring in youth, unexplained by science and often dismissed as delusion. With few promising results, Mai's predicament worsens to the point where being unseen is the least of her worries. Can Sakuta and Mai solve the mystery of her Adolescence Syndrome before she disappears completely?

Striving for talent, Senji Touya tries everything he can so he can find it. Kendou, dancing, swimming, basketball, soccer, chess,... anything he tries, he fails to exceed it. One day, his classmate, Haito, came to school for once in a long time. Senji refers her as someone who "has it" or someone who has talent. Later on, he found out that she isn't just someone who has talent, but someone who "took" the talent of herself in her past life. And, those who "took" the talent from their past lives, are also known as "Returners"…

The Twelve City, a land governed by the leaders of the families who bear in their names the Chinese zodiac. In a city where youkai and humans coexist, the cat youkai who holds a grudge against the Rat Family appears in front of Nekuni Kyouichi, the head of the Rat Family. It's a malice-covered Hateful cat who is aiming for his life. But that youkai is Nekogasaki Natsuho, who's also extremely anxious around other people... Just like the saying "Curiosity killed the cat" goes, will these feelings also kill the cat?Included one-shots: Volume 4: Tayotare Volume 12: Urami Koi, Koi, Urami Koi. (pilot)

In human hearts, negative energy sometimes finds a place to dwell. This negativity can begin to take shape into monstrous creatures, which can only be dealt with by "Sweepers," special people with the ability to banish them and bring peace. Kyuutarou Horikita comes from a long line of Sweepers, but most of his classmates see the second-year Kurokado High School student as a grumpy boy obsessed with cleaning. While in the old school building, he runs into a sleeping girl named Fumi Nishioka, a new transfer student who, as it turns out, has nowhere to call home. But when Kyuutarou and his family realize that Fumi can fight against negative infestations, they invite her to stay with them as a live-in housekeeper and begin training her as an apprentice Sweeper. However, just as negative energy can reside in human hearts, a latent power sleeps within Fumi, and a malicious group wants to use it for their own ends.

Rumor has it that on the third floor of Kamome Academy's old building, there exists the spirit of a young girl named Hanako-san in the girls' restroom. It is said that whoever summons Hanako-san is granted any wish they desire. When high school first-year Nene Yashiro discovers her boyfriend's disloyalty, she decides to call upon Hanako-san to enact revenge. To Yashiro's surprise, she comes face to face with a boy instead of a girl! Hanako-kun, bored out of his mind, is delighted to see someone enter. As the third-generation Hanako-san of the Toilet, it is his responsibility to watch over the students of the school—and that includes fulfilling their wishes. However, nothing can be done until someone summons him. Thus, the meeting between a human and a ghost marks the beginning of a curious relationship.Included one-shot: Itoshi no Living Dead (My Dear Living Dead)

Awyn strives to be the perfect gardener—and perfect man—to win over his human mistress. But then he unwittingly awakens the demon Vyrde, and his village is attacked by crusader knights! Desperate to protect the apple of his eye, Awyn pledges fealty to Vyrde in exchange for the ability to wield a powerful demonic sword. What he doesn’t know is that his new demon mistress is scheming to slay the six angels who rule the world—so she can. Then more enemies attack, one of them armed with…a particle-ray cannon?!

You awaken in a decrepit old mansion. A woman with eyes of jade stands before You, informing You that You are the Master of the house, and she Your Maid. However, You have no memories, no concept of self—or, indeed, any certainty that You are even alive. The Maid invites You to join her on a journey through the mansion's lifeless halls, to behold the numerous tragedies that have befallen its residents. She suggests that among them, perhaps You will find some trace of Yourself.

Amon Patricia is a powerful Demon Lord who one day finds herself on the receiving end of a vicious attack by the Clan of Light. Fleeing to fight another day, Patricia finds herself in the human world! Looking to blend in, she immediately seeks work and finds herself on the doorstep of the Humming Dining restaurant. She falls in love with their cooking immediately, and now the head chef has plenty more on his plate as he must sate the Demon Lord’s appetites, while shaping her into the perfect employee!

Clumsy yet kindhearted Miyako Oguri holds an unrequited love for Hiroto Tokihara, her classmate who is in a relationship with her older sister. For their sakes, she would never act on these feelings, but this doesn't dampen the pain she feels when she sees them kissing. In a miraculous twist of fate, a magical key appears in Miyako's shoe locker, promising her the ability to change the past. If only she had confessed before Hiroto met her sister... With these feelings tearing her apart inside, Miyako dives two years into the past. This is her chance to finally break free of her unrequited love. However, changing the past yields unforeseen consequences; every change Miyako makes ripples outward, creating a future perhaps not for the better.

When high school student Sora Kashiwagi finds himself staring down a mysterious oversized package sent to him by his self-proclaimed "adventurer" father, the last thing he expects is for it to be opened from the inside... by a little mummy so small it can fit in the palm of his hand!

A foxy temptress. A strange misty tree demon. A girl with the power of the goddess Xianjia! Being caught between these women is a feat in it of itself, but our hero Feng Xi must fight in order to protect the peace and save the world!

In the densely populated district of Ikebukuro, "normalcy" is nearly impossible for its residents. This is to be expected with the notorious Headless Rider haunting its winding streets. However, six months after the disbandment of the Dollars, no one has seen the infamous figure. Despite this, the city has hardly settled down, and three new figures emerge to take center stage. Growing up in the boonies of Akita, Yahiro Mizuchi has always believed himself to be a "monster," a fact only affirmed by those around him. However, spurred on by the words of a stranger, he sets out to Ikebukuro to witness the monstrous Headless Rider. Meanwhile, Kuon Kotonami is involved with nearly all the dealings going on in Ikebukuro, all with one goal—to make money. For him, the Headless Rider is one of the most lucrative markets out there. Conversely, Himeka Tatsugami wishes to avoid the notorious Rider at all costs; after all, that monster has taken far too much from her. As new and old faces collide, the Headless Rider is at the center of it all, and—despite its absence—it continues to influence Ikebukuro, the district that never sleeps.

Deep in Scotland Yard in London sits an evidence room, where artifacts of the greatest mysteries in London history are kept. In this "Black Museum" sits two bullets, fused together after a head-on collision. This was the key piece of evidence in a case that brought together a supernatural Man in Gray and the famous nurse and activist Florence Nightingale—the only person who can see him. Surrounded by war and suffering, the lady enters into a desperate pact with this ghostlike man...

Summoning ceremonies can freely call forth even "those which lurk in the depths beyond the gods." One boy has top-level abilities even among the cutting-edge summoners who can use those ceremonies. He is "Alice (with) Rabbit" aka Shiroyama Kyousuke. But this strongest boy summoner has a single fatal weakness. Certain "cursed words" spoken by girls: "Help me." When Kyousuke hears those words from Meinokawa Higan, a girl brought to the verge of death, he throws himself into a city where three great summoner forces clash!

Focused on Yata's and Fushimi's past. There are three parts: "Meeting," "Getting Along," and "Betraying."

Half a year after the turmoil that rocked the entire city of Ikebukuro. Peace has once again returned to the city and people are living each day normally. The high school students enjoy their days of youth as the strongest and most dangerous man of Ikebukuro works diligently. The informant plots (or plans) a new scheme and the headless rider is pursued by the cops as she rides through the night... But soon this normal will be cut short by the abnormal. Slowly but surely, the unknown will seize the city and face an all new storm.

The story centers on "Chronos Rulers," those who fight the time-eating demons that appear when people wish they could turn back time. The Chronos Rulers fight a time-manipulation battle against these demons.

A boy's terrifying dream that brings an end to a humanity that is rotting. A high school student named Gi Haru, who has an illness that prevents him from differentiating between reality and delusions. His only friends are his studious friend Kang Yul and girlfriend Kang Lee Ha. However one day, after seeing a hallucination of a Nazi assembly during his friend Kang Yul's poetry recitation, the school falls into a pandemonium of hell where everyone is killing each other, but Gi Haru believes it to be another one of his delusions. However, that was the blunt truth. That day, where the mass murder of the entire student body took place, (The starting day) Gi Haru kills his girlfriend Kang Lee Ha with his own hands, is betrayed by his one and only friend Kang Yul, and ends up losing both his eyes. Afterwards, he was detained in a mental institute as the culprit of massacring the entire student body, but after receiving help from the capable group of the Panthers he begins to chase after Kang Yul and begins the road of vengeance.

Two boys, Hoshito and Endou are spending time in an empty "school,' but suddenly after they leave they met something... This is a mystery story about two boys in a world covered in a billion flowers.

The story centers around Kanae Sukue, a middle school boy who possesses "Sude no Michi," the power to forecast destiny. The story begins when he is "chosen" by a girl named Soyogi of the Hoshihira Line.

A boy fights. Liberté – a lawless city that is free from the control of the national government. Mac, the boy who is living here, makes a living boxing. One day, a monster called “Teraton” appears, and Jimmy, who is Mac’s friend and one of his family members, is in danger. Thanks to the help of a special police unit who is responsible for getting rid of the Teraton, Jimmy and Mac barely survive, but they are hospitalized at a hospital outside of Liberte. However, Jimmy becomes kidnapped, and in order to find Jimmy, Mac joins a special unit where people with special abilities are gathered…

Each village that the scholar visits is said to be under unholy influences. A series of dark folktales from a genius of mystery manga!

There is a certain detective company on 7-chome Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Tsukioka Haruhi, Kannawa Yato, and Minakata Utsuhi. They are the rumored youkai boy detectives in the streets. You who are suffering from strange, weird, irrational, incomprehensible phenomena! If you come to this detective company, you will be immediately resolved and witnessed the monument! A popular creator ...

Story of a young man facing the lost of his parents and a mysterious inheritance.

Humans are always evolving. The ones who evolved in the right path would embody superpower, and called the "White." However, the when their psyche can't keep up with the evolution of their body, they'll lose their mind and go berserk. They are called the "Black." Jin is a part of Black Line, the security company against the Black. He swears to eliminate all the "Black" from this world—whether by finding a cure to end the spread of the "Black," or with his own fist and power.

A black wall encloses the city, and anyone who touches it becomes a hideous monster bent on destruction. When Akaya touches the wall, it happens to him, too. Somehow, he is able to retain enough of himself to protect humanity from the monsters. But is he alone enough to defend humanity from the hundreds of monsters who seek wanton mayhem?

Follows the story of a girl who is followed by an aggressive Guardian Angel and a pacifist Demon who have made a bet about her. However she can actually see them.