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In the heart of 19th-century London, Cain, a young nobleman, treads the dimly lit lanes of the aristocratic society he was born into. Forced to become earl after his father's sudden death, he takes charge of the Hargreaves, a family burdened by a sinister history. Accompanied by his loyal servant Riff and his ten-year-old half-sister Mary Weather, Cain delves into the strange crimes that seem to trail him at every turn. Included one-shot: Volume 5: Nichiyoubi no Solomon Grundy

Bloody is a vampire unlike any other that Ichirou Rosario di Maria has encountered. With red hair and red eyes, he refuses to drink blood or harm humans, and cannot die even when exposed to sunlight. The two meet when Bloody rescues Ichirou from a group of vampires who desire the coveted "Blood of Maria" flowing through his veins—its tempting scent lures in vampires like a siren call, which has caused Ichirou constant trouble. After disposing of the weak annoyances, Bloody begs Ichirou, whom he calls "Maria," to finally end his never-ending life. At first, Ichirou doubts that Bloody is as safe as he claims, and does not understand why he would be able to kill a seemingly immortal vampire. It turns out that Bloody has mistaken him for another "Maria"—Isaac Rosario di Maria—a renowned priest and exorcist who lived four hundred years ago. Ichirou inherited the cross-shaped rosario that his grandfather carried, and should possess the same ability to exorcise even the strongest vampires—such as Bloody—but unfortunately does not know how to awaken his dormant powers. Determined to survive the constant attacks on himself, Ichirou strikes a deal with Bloody, whom he renames "Mary"—until the day Ichirou can fulfill Mary's wish to die, the vampire must do everything in his power to protect this one human.

Pamela is a tarot card reader who offers assistance to supernatural beings navigating the human world. She aids anyone who comes to her, whether it’s a cat stricken with love, a vampire who spends his immortal life fleeing from his one true love, an unattractive waitress seeking the man of her dreams, or a magician who crafts a humanoid doll to serve the woman he loves. Despite her kindhearted nature, Pamela harbors a profound secret she must confront before she can pass into the next life.

High school student Kei Kurono has grown distant and cynical, alienated from others due to the cruelty he sees in the world. One day, while waiting for the subway to school, his classmate Masaru Katou jumps onto the tracks to save a drunk man who has fallen. Acting on a rare impulse to help someone, Kei follows Katou into danger. Though they manage to rescue the man, both boys are struck and killed by the oncoming train. Kei awakens beside Katou in a strange apartment filled with unfamiliar people, dominated by a large black sphere with a glassy surface. He learns that everyone in the room has also recently died. Words appear on the black ball, ordering them to eliminate a bizarre creature. The sphere provides Kei and the others with powered suits and strange guns before sending them out to complete this deadly task. Though the mission proves far more dangerous than he anticipated, Kei survives. He and the other survivors are teleported back to the apartment, where the black sphere—named "Gantz" by a fellow survivor—awards them points based on their actions in combat. Despite having died earlier that day, Kei is allowed to resume his normal life, but with a condition: he can be pulled away at any moment and summoned back to the apartment, where Gantz will assign him and other recently deceased individuals new assassination targets. Katou dreads the inevitable call back to Gantz, but Kei finds purpose in carrying out these missions. Thriving in the heat of battle and gradually learning to value himself and his comrades, Kei faces increasingly dangerous monsters that start to spill over into his everyday life beyond Gantz.

In the town of Kurouzu-cho, Kirie Goshima leads an ordinary life with her family. While walking to the train station to meet her boyfriend Shuuichi Saito, she glimpses his father staring at a snail shell in an alley. Dismissing it as trivial, she tells Shuuichi about the encounter, and he confides that his father has been behaving strangely lately. Shuuichi expresses a growing urge to leave the town with Kirie, claiming the town is tainted by spirals. However, his father's fixation on the shape soon turns lethal, setting off a series of horrific and inexplicable occurrences that drives the inhabitants of Kurouzu-cho into madness.

Susumu Nakoshi is a middle-aged man who divides his time between a luxury hotel and a park frequented by the homeless. One day, a strange young man approaches Nakoshi, seeking volunteers for trepanation—the act of drilling a hole in the skull. This mysterious individual claims Nakoshi is the ideal candidate for the experiment. Nakoshi initially refuses, but after his car is towed, he changes his mind. He agrees to let 22-year-old medical student Manabu Ito drill a hole in his skull in exchange for 700,000 yen. At first, the procedure yields no visible results, and Nakoshi exhibits no unusual symptoms. However, this normalcy is shattered when Nakoshi starts perceiving a homunculus in every person he encounters. With his vision now warped, how will Nakoshi confront these homunculi?

Seventeen years ago, immortal soldiers called divine warriors appeared on African battlefields. These entities, later named Ajin or demi-humans, were hailed as one of humanity's most significant discoveries. Officially, the government declared them compatible with humans, but rumors persist that bounties are placed on captured Ajin so that they can be subjected to secret, inhumane experiments. Kei Nagai, an indifferent high school student studying to become a doctor, only wants a normal life. That simple desire shatters when he is caught in a fatal traffic accident. Revived at the scene, he is instantly branded an Ajin by witnesses eager for the reward. Unable to grasp his own immortality or prove his innocence, Kei goes on the run, fighting to survive. He barely evades government capture when a group of anarchistic Ajin reaches out, urging him to join their forces and strike back against the government. As the conflict between humans and Ajin escalates, Kei must decide who his true enemy is and which side he will choose.

Kazuki Hoshino treasures his mundane routine above anything else. He spends his school days carefree with his friends, until that uneventful bliss is shattered when the aloof beauty Aya Otonashi transfers into his class and immediately delivers a cold, dramatic statement to him: "I've come to break you. This is my 13,118th transfer. After so many times, it's starting to grate on me, so this time I'm spicing things up with a proper declaration of war." With those puzzling words, the ordinary days Kazuki loved so much become a cycle of turmoil and fear—Aya's sudden appearance signals the unraveling of unseen mysteries surrounding his seemingly normal friends, including the discovery of strange devices known as "boxes."

For centuries, various covert organizations have been involved in eliminating dangerous monsters of all kinds. One such group is Hellsing, based in England and led by the shrewd Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing. Her most formidable hunter and ultimate weapon is Alucard—an unbeatable vampire who was genetically altered by her father. Though he is one of "them," he has sworn to be her protector and servant. A new threat emerges, and with the help of Seras Victoria, his recently turned vampire partner, Alucard must uncover the truth behind the mysterious vampire attacks. Not every human will be his ally in this fight, and he will not hesitate to kill anyone who stands in his way.

Lucy is a unique human known as a Diclonius, characterized by a small pair of horns and invisible telekinetic hands, which makes her a subject of cruel government scientific experiments. When an opportunity to flee arises, Lucy, hardened by her imprisonment and suffering, unleashes a violent wave of killing as she breaks free from her captors. During her escape, she suffers a severe head injury that causes a split personality: one side is a harmless child with limited speech ability. In this unstable condition, she encounters two college students, Kouta and his cousin Yuka, who unknowingly take in an injured fugitive, unaware of her lethal nature. This act of kindness will alter their lives, as they become entangled in the hidden world of government secrets and conspiracy. Included one-shots: Volume 1: MOL Volume 2: Digitopolis Volume 3: Memoria Volume 5: Elfen Lied

Inside a high school classroom, the students are grieving for one of their own: Tomie Kawakami, who has been killed and dismembered. Stunned by the news of her death, the class is bewildered by the cruel fate that has befallen someone so cherished—such a radiant and beautiful girl did not deserve such a horrible end. Yet, a strikingly familiar student suddenly appears at the doorway. Gorgeous, slim, and with a beauty mark under her left eye, Tomie smiles and says she's sorry for being late. But this is only the start of the mysteries surrounding this seemingly inhuman woman. Any man unfortunate enough to catch her attention instantly falls for her, yet also becomes consumed by a dark urge to cut her apart—an urge to which they often give in. And every time, Tomie returns from the dead to continue her favorite pastime: playing with men.

Feeling anxious about what lies ahead, high schooler Ryouhei Arisu frequently escapes from everyday life. After spending time at a bar, Arisu and his closest friends, Daikichi Karube and Chouta Segawa, wait for the first morning train. Suddenly, a brilliant array of fireworks erupts in the sky, and one enormous blinding firework knocks them unconscious. The trio awakens back at the bar, covered in dust, and finds the city transformed into a desolate wasteland. Rather than worrying, Arisu feels truly alive for the first time in his life and savors the freedom of this empty city. However, his joy is interrupted when the group recklessly enters a festival venue. Seeing its food and lively atmosphere, they assume it's a dream—unaware that it will become the stage for their first lethal game. Alongside his friends, Arisu gradually ventures into the mysterious realm called the Borderland—an unknown territory where every game endangers their lives, and even a single mistake can result in their death.

Chihiro Furuya has an unusual fascination with the dead, specifically a romantic attraction to female zombies. After his pet cat Baabu dies in an accident, his obsession intensifies, and he attempts to brew an elixir that can reanimate the deceased. Unable to find the right combination of ingredients, Chihiro gives up and plans to bury Baabu. Before he can, he meets the beautiful but troubled Rea Sanka, who encourages him to keep trying. Mixing poisonous hydrangea flowers into his formula, Chihiro finally succeeds in creating the elixir. Unaware of his success, Rea drinks the mixture, believing it will poison her and end her miserable, restricted life. After she dies in a fatal accident, the elixir takes effect, and she is revived as a zombie. Now free from her oppressive existence, Rea moves in with Chihiro, who must use his knowledge of the undead to take care of the teenage female zombie.

Yoshiki and Hikaru have been inseparable since childhood, growing up as the only children their age in a small village. Their friendship appears idyllic, but Yoshiki has noticed a change in Hikaru ever since that one summer. The person sitting beside him now looks and remembers everything exactly like his friend, yet Yoshiki knows something is wrong—the Hikaru he knew is gone. When he confronts this, Hikaru partially transforms into an otherworldly being, threatening to kill Yoshiki if he cannot accept it, while also professing its love for him. Overcome with grief and unable to let go of his best friend, Yoshiki struggles to move forward as he grows closer to this new Hikaru. At the same time, strange events begin to trouble their village, bringing unsettling chaos.

Kind-hearted Akira Fudou has always been easily taken advantage of. When he meets his childhood friend Ryou Asuka again by chance, Ryou reveals the terrifying truth behind his father's research: demons are real and intend to reclaim the earth. Wanting to help his friend protect humanity, Akira agrees to go to the Black Sabbath, a debauched and corrupt party, in order to attempt fusion with a demon. A brush with death leads him to merge with Amon, a demon feared even among his own kind. This union creates Devilman, a being that combines Amon's raw power with Akira's compassionate soul. After fusing with Amon, Akira uses his newfound abilities to battle the demons, desperate to prevent the collapse of all human civilization.

A mysterious incident left a young woman dead alone in the old building of Seikyou Academy. For some reason, only freshman Teiichi Niiya can perceive her ghost. Together, they set out to uncover the truth behind her death and the circumstances that caused it.

Shiki Toono wakes up in a hospital and sees black lines covering the walls and the people around him. Having lost his memories, he learns that he survived a serious car crash that left a fragment embedded in his chest. Drawn to the lines, he follows one on an object and discovers he can destroy it. Once he realizes that he is the only one who can perceive these lines, he receives a pair of glasses to block them out and begins living with his relatives. Eight years later, his father's death brings Shiki back to the Toono mansion where he grew up. One day, while leaving school because of anxiety, he encounters a mysterious woman. Overcome by a sudden impulse, he traces the lines covering her with his ability. Afterward, he regains consciousness in the mansion, uncertain whether what happened was real or just a dream. Shingetsutan Tsukihime is a story woven with adventure, romance, and mystery. As Shiki starts to uncover his past, the shadows of the unknown soon begin to haunt him.

In a secluded region of Japan stands the mansion of Dr. Naomitsu Madaraki, a surgeon infamous for his horrifying work. While he is absent, his artificial daughter Fran takes charge of the estate and his gruesome surgical practice. With the help of her violent younger sister Veronica, the human-cat hybrid Okita, and the other eerie creations of Dr. Madaraki, Fran handles the strange requests of her clients. From removing tumors to bringing back the dead, every job is different, but none are too tough—or too dangerous—for the successor to Dr. Madaraki. This quirky medical genius will go to any length to save a life, even if her results are rarely pretty. Included one-shot: Volume 7: Phase 20.

Hidden in the misty alleys of Los Angeles' Chinatown lies a mysterious pet shop filled with strange yet gentle creatures. Its owner is an enigmatic young man called Count D. Count D opens his doors to those who are lonely and hurt, offering "love, dreams, and hope" through the fantastic animals inside. Each purchase comes with a special contract and a set of rules, but he warns customers he cannot be responsible if they break them. Short-tempered detective Leon Orcot traces several crimes back to Count D and what he calls a pet shop of horrors. Determined to prove the Count is a criminal, he begins visiting the shop regularly.

Each year, the Ushiromiya family gathers on Rokkenjima at the call of their eccentric patriarch, Kinzou. With his health declining, most relatives believe he doesn't have much longer to live. Outside, a typhoon rages; inside, a storm of greed and resentment brews as they quarrel over the inheritance and who will be named Kinzou's true successor. Battler, Kinzou's grandson, returns after six years away, expecting a calm reunion. But his grandfather has other ideas: he initiates a strange game, challenging everyone to find his hidden gold. Whoever discovers it also earns the most desired prize—control of the family. However, the game spirals into violence and murder when the participants are offered as "sacrifices" to resurrect the Millennial Witch of Rokkenjima, Beatrice. A firm skeptic, Battler rejects belief in the occult. Yet as bodies pile up around him, he is forced to consider whether the deaths are caused by genuine magic or by a human hand among the group.

In the remote village of Sotoba, nothing out of the ordinary ever occurs. Megumi Shimizu, the most outgoing and fashion-conscious resident, sees it as nothing more than a backwater. She longs to escape to the city, far from the villagers' old-fashioned attitudes. So when a new European-style mansion appears on a hill, Megumi assumes its occupants must be cultured and sophisticated, and she decides to introduce herself. But Megumi never returns home that night. After an intense search, she is discovered the next day, weak and pale, with strange bite marks on her body. However, Megumi is only the first casualty in what quickly becomes an epidemic across Sotoba as bodies begin to accumulate. Village doctor Toshio Ozaki, along with priest Seishin Muroi, the reclusive Natsuno Yuuki, and siblings Kaori and Akira Tanaka, start looking into the mysterious deaths. The truth behind the crisis may prove far more than they can handle, as the dead soon threaten to surpass the living in number.

The series Shinrei Tantei Yakumo follows college student Saitou Yakumo, who was born with differently colored eyes. His red left eye grants him a special ability to perceive ghosts and spirits. Yakumo believes that spirits are tied to the earthly realm because of a specific "cause" and that simply removing that cause will allow them to rest in peace. When Ozawa Haruka asks him for help, the two begin investigating together.

College student Rikiya Higuchi knows he is attracted to men but has never been in a relationship. Gathering his courage, he joins a gay dating website in search of a partner who wants a real connection. He quickly grows fond of the first person who writes to him and agrees to meet. But it’s a trap—he wakes up before a camera, about to be assaulted by his captor. Desperate to escape, he cries for help, and a figure suddenly emerges from the walls! By accident, Rikiya summons Endo Guar Adroone—a haughty high-class demon—along with his bird butler. As Endo removes Rikiya’s restraints, he declares that Rikiya is now his contractor and that he can grant any wish the unlucky student desires. Instead of asking the demon to make someone fall for him, Rikiya simply wishes to go home so both he and the demon can return to their own world. But Endo is fleeing an arranged marriage—meaning Rikiya may have to put up with the arrogant demon longer than he expected.

Mashiro Ichijou is a popular and attractive high school student who has always lived as a boy. But beneath the surface, no one knows that he resents the fact that his body is half female. He has hidden his femininity from everyone around him, all while struggling with his own insecurity about who he truly is. One day, a nurse he has never seen before asks Mashiro to follow her to the school infirmary located in the basement—a room that never existed before that moment. What he does not realize is that the instant he steps into that mysterious office, he will never be able to return to the person he once was. As Mashiro searches for his true identity, he must confront the turmoil inside his own heart while shielding himself from the watchful eyes of his classmates. Gradually, the ugly truth of the world is revealed: a world filled with lies and deception, engulfed in nightmares that unfold in broad daylight.