Manga Like Lullaby of the Dawn

Aoyagi Ritsuka is a sixth grader burdened by a troubled life. Two years ago, he lost his memories under mysterious circumstances and developed a second personality. His mother constantly berates him—and sometimes hits him—demanding to know what happened to the "real" Ritsuka. The only person who defended him and understood him, his older brother Seimei, was recently murdered. Then a man named Soubi appears, claiming to have been Seimei's friend. Soubi reveals that Ritsuka's true name is "Loveless" and that Seimei assigned him to watch over and protect Ritsuka. Before long, Ritsuka is drawn into a strange secret world where pairs of people—a "Fighter Unit" and a "Sacrifice"—fight using elaborate, beautifully spoken spells. Ritsuka struggles to accept himself and searches for the truth about who killed his brother—and why.

Once the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was known for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of devotion and noble actions allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise can also fall—and fall he does, repeatedly cast out from the heavens and banished to the mortal realm. Eight hundred years after his mortal existence, Xie Lian ascends to godhood for a third time. Now merely a lowly scrap collector, he is sent to roam the earthly realm, carrying out tasks assigned by the heavens to settle debts and preserve his divinity. Supported by both old friends and former enemies, and graced by the company of a mysterious young man with whom he feels an instant bond, Xie Lian must face the terrors of his past in order to lift the curse of his present.

Eight hundred years ago, Xie Lian was a noble Crown Prince of pure lineage, a favored child of Heaven with limitless promise. Yet after ascending to godhood and amassing tens of thousands of devotees, his fortunes took a drastic turn. He was cast down again and again, sinking to the very depths. Eight centuries later, Xie Lian ascends once more—but this time, he has no worshippers and no offerings of incense. One day, while returning from collecting scraps, he brings a mysterious young man home. That young man is none other than Hua Cheng, the Ghost King whose very name makes others tremble in fear.

A cyborg vampire named Charley performs the Vatican's dirty deeds while serving as the thrall of Johnny Rayflo, a playboy vampire. The pair combat crime and clash with each other, resulting in comedy, violence, and sacrilege. Charley fights his own overwhelming thirst for blood. Together, they confront a childlike vampire princess, a dubious sect of the Unitarian Church, and each other. This edition features the one-shot "Volume 2: Zoul Half."

Five years have passed since the fourth prince of the kingdom vanished without a trace. An official announcement now declares that any boy caught using that name must be turned over to the authorities, sparking a search for anyone called Wolfgang. Wolfgang Goldenleonard knows exactly who he is, and he understands that the hunt for him continues. He is also aware that those seeking him intend to kill him. Since his mother's death, he has been in hiding, forming close ties with the street orphans. But when threats are made against those children, Wolfgang has no choice but to expose himself. Once his identity becomes public, he is brought to the palace of his brutal father. Inside the palace, Wolfgang clings to his hatred for the man who fathered him. He refuses to act like a proper Goldenleonard prince and deliberately breaks every rule he can. He is constantly reminded that he must never covet anything belonging to the king, yet his rebellious spirit and fiery temperament have already drawn the attention of the king's favorite catamite, Shin Soohyuk. Shin sees Wolfgang as a catalyst for change—the spark that might ignite the flames of rebellion. In exchange for a promise to set Shin free, Wolfgang agrees to become his pawn.

Rumors of the deceased Wei Wuxian persist everywhere, never ceasing. A cultivator with the power to command the dead, he left an indelible mark on the cultivation world—still both feared and revered even 13 years later. When he awakens in the body of a bullied young man who offered his soul to seek revenge against his cruel family, Wei Wuxian finds himself confronted with fresh troubles. Yet Wei Wuxian was a mischievous but brilliant cultivator, never one to be contained. Using his dark arts, he interrupts a ritual meant to seal a powerful cursed arm overseen by the Lan Sect—a prominent cultivation sect from Gusu, home to his former acquaintance, the dignified and composed Lan Wangji. Though he wishes to conceal his past life, Wei Wuxian inevitably becomes ensnared in the sinister web of the ruling cultivation sects' deepest secrets. Together with Lan Wangji, he attempts to unravel the mystery of the demonic arm, but soon it becomes clear they are only scratching the surface—and the truth may hold the key to his own disgraceful downfall.

High school student Yuki Sakurai has spent his entire memory in an orphanage, and he has always felt that his very existence is a burden to those around him. He possesses a strange ability to perceive the emotions of others, yet this power only brings him suffering. One day, Yuki is saved by a strikingly handsome man dressed in black. Yuki has a vague sense of having encountered this stranger previously. The man later identifies himself as Zess, shows deep worry for Yuki, and then vanishes after issuing a warning. The next day, Takashiro Giou, the leader of the Giou Clan, arrives at the orphanage and declares himself to be Yuki's brother. He makes an offer that Yuki is hesitant to accept. As mysterious threats to his well-being arise and familiar figures come back into his life, Yuki gradually discovers that his fragile existence is far more important than he ever imagined.

Rakan Sawa is an ordinary high school student living a peaceful, solitary life while caring for his many thriving plants. His calm routine is shattered when a stranger and several dangerous beasts suddenly crash into his garden. The man immediately points a strange, plant-like weapon at Rakan, but when he sees it respond to Rakan's touch, his demeanor shifts entirely. The stranger, Chigusa, proclaims that Rakan is a precious "sanome"—someone capable of cultivating plant life at will. As the last known sanome, Chigusa vows to protect Rakan at any cost and seeks his help. Chigusa is a notorious outlaw determined to destroy the "ayame," life-sapping creatures that drain his dying world—including the current prince, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Rakan. Rakan travels to Chigusa's barren desert world, populated by hopeless people, strange beasts, spirits, and magic. Along the way, they gather more followers and allies in their mission to restore greenery to the crumbling, lifeless land.

The work of a Shinigami never ends. Asato Tsuzuki serves as a "Guardian of Death" in the Ministry of Hades, tasked with guiding departed souls to the afterlife. However, stubborn spirits and human wickedness constantly hinder his efforts. Between these troublesome cases, will he ever earn a bonus—or is he doomed to eternally repay damages?

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.

Exhausted and at his breaking point, 29-year-old office worker Seiichirou Kondou sees the ground split open and swallow a woman. Trying to rescue her, both are pulled into another world. There, Kondou discovers that the kingdom summoned a saint to cure a plague. As recompense for dragging him into it, the kingdom promises a comfortable life and anything he desires. Unexpectedly, Kondou asks for employment. Securing a position as an accountant in the Royal Palace, Kondou throws himself into his work. His precise and meticulous reports gain the notice of many high-ranking officials and knights, particularly Aresh Indolark, the icy Knight Captain. As Kondou copes with his new demanding and perilous surroundings, he finds comfort in Aresh's company, whose cold exterior might hide something softer.

Mitsuya Souma is a first-year student who has never been allowed to make his own choices; his mother decides everything for him in an attempt to protect him from past family tragedies. The only escape and freedom he feels comes from playing the violin given to him by his bedridden grandfather, Yoshimitsu. Yoshimitsu's life is drawing to a close, and one night the dreaded phone call arrives about his sudden decline in health. At the hospital, Mitsuya has an argument with his mother, but their fight is violently interrupted when an earthquake strikes the city. Mitsuya tumbles down the stairs, strikes his head, and loses consciousness. When he awakens, he has been sent back in time to the Taishou era, surrounded by his grandfather's family and friends. Disoriented and struggling to adapt, he decides he must fix his grandfather's biggest regret. But Mitsuya has no idea where to start. He must find his way while navigating a growing relationship with Jin Kasuga—his grandfather's best friend—and escalating family turmoil.

With overwhelming power, a harem numbering in the hundreds, and dominion over both the human and demon realms, Luo Binghe fits the classic mold of a male lead in the stallion novel Proud Immortal Demon Way (PIDW). Like all such protagonists, he has a tragic backstory: he was cruelly oppressed by his detestable shizun, the scum villain Shen Qingqiu. But despite its rich world-building and promising setup, PIDW eventually derailed, abandoning plotlines left and right to focus solely on excessive sex scenes. This is the very trash-tier web novel that a young millennial named Shen Yuan curses as he dies, swearing that even he could write a better story. At that moment, the "System" activates, and Shen Yuan awakens in the body of Shen Qingqiu. His mission? Transform this subpar fiction into a grade-A masterpiece. Bound by a System that will punish him for even the slightest deviation from character, Shen Yuan must avoid Shen Qingqiu's fate of becoming a human stick—and the first step is to cling to the protagonist's leg!

Cold-blooded and ferocious demon Blood resides in a cave, sealed behind an impenetrable wall of ice for decades. His sole ambition is to obtain the Tear Jewel—the purest tear shed by a human on the verge of death. Until now, every victim has failed to produce what Blood seeks, but that changes when he comes across his latest prey: 18-year-old Ishuca Lake Sierra Vise Ell. Yet Ishuca is nothing like any human Blood has encountered. In the demon's presence, Ishuca shows no fear and even asks to be devoured by Blood, since he is soon to die from a heart condition. Though taken aback by Ishuca's gentle disposition, Blood gradually grows fond of the boy and his sorrowful fate. Tragically, Ishuca's illness catches up with him swiftly, and he soon lies on his deathbed. Wanting to save him, Blood manages to produce the Tear Jewel, which he uses to revive Ishuca. Unaware of what transpired, Ishuca asks Blood if he may accompany the demon on his next journey. With Blood now freed from his icy prison, he agrees to let his half-human companion join him as they venture into the unknown that lies ahead.

A new era has started. Wolfgang Goldenleonard, once a bastard prince, has ascended to become the emperor of his realm. Alongside the throne's authority, he has also won the affection of Shin Soohyuk, the individual who molded him into the ruler he is now. Yet the kingdom still has far to go before fully accepting its new sovereign. Facing doubts about Wolfgang's leadership and the ongoing danger of an uprising, Wolfgang and Shin must vigilantly guard the throne, doing whatever it takes to protect His Majesty. Before long, however, their unstable bond might become a hindrance to their schemes and to Shin's own aspirations.

Everyone is familiar with the story of Shahrazad and her captivating tales from the Arabian nights. For a thousand and one nights, she kept the mad Sultan engaged with the exploits of Aladdin, Ali Baba, Sinbad, genies, and countless other magical beings. But what if Shahrazad were actually a boy desperate to save his sister's life? What strange measures would he take to ensure he lives long enough to finish his story? This fresh spin on one of the greatest classic folktales might just keep you up for another One Thousand and One Nights.

A messenger's duty is to aid the gods, keep them undefiled, and shield them from any hazard. Shin has long yearned to serve a deity, yet even as a messenger, he never receives an assignment to one. He is also a well-known troublemaker, and his wings are exceedingly small, leaving him unable to fly and thus unfit for the role. After stirring up chaos at the summit, Shin finally gets assigned to a god—but this one lives the farthest from the central mountain, residing on "Mountain 32." Still, he is delighted to have a master and, upon arrival, promptly starts serving the enormous, seemingly stationary god. However, as Shin carries out his tasks, other gods and messengers gradually vanish, alarming the surrounding residents. Shin has no idea about his missing comrades, but does his god know something?

In a secluded mountain village, the legend of the Snowy Mountain Dragon is held sacred—and so is the tradition that proclaims Rita the dragon's bride. Chosen by ancient custom and compelled by duty, Rita ascends the mountain to meet his destiny...only to find himself lost in a blizzard. Rita is pulled from the snow by Ignat—a magnificent dragon in the guise of a man. Yet the legendary dragon declares that he has no more need of a bride. Refusing to be cast aside, Rita seeks purpose in his sacrifice... With Ignat's guidance, he slowly uncovers the dragons' forgotten past, and stumbles upon something far more perilous than rejection: the old power that can transform humans into dragons.

Frau and Kio are angels responsible for protecting the passage of souls to Heaven. Their roles are reversed when Frau receives a promotion, leaving Kio behind, and then suddenly takes on the role of Kio's protector. Can the two adjust to their new relationship while fighting off the Manifus...? Volume 1 begins with chapter 0, originally a one-shot called "Eden."

In the Kingdom of Romelidahl, omegas—people with a secondary sex that makes them release alluring pheromones and become pregnant regardless of their primary sex—occupy the lowest social rank and are frequently trafficked as slaves. Ilya, being the 13th son of the royal family, avoids this fate but is instead wed to the neighboring Kingdom of Hanu for political purposes. He expects to be just one of many partners used for the king's amusement, but is shocked to discover that in Hanu, omegas are regarded as divine messengers of the god Ratati. Furthermore, the king, Khalid, is merely 10 years old. Ilya is not ready to embrace such a tranquil existence, yet Khalid steadily reveals himself as a wise monarch and a caring partner. Still, these peaceful days cannot last forever, as there are those who seek to seize the throne of Hanu for themselves.

Having S-Rank Rizz ensures life is never peaceful. Former S-Rank Hunter Uijae, also known as J, once saved humanity from eldritch horrors emerging through dimensional rifts, only to time-leap 8 years into a future where he is presumed dead. Now a manager at a hangover soup restaurant, J desires nothing more than a quiet life. But between selling off the relics of his past and drawing the obsessive attention of Korea's number one hunter, Sayoung, peace is simply not on the menu.

Yuuri Shibuya led a fairly ordinary existence until the day he tried to defend a classmate from a group of bullies and ended up shoved headfirst into a toilet. Rather than simply getting soaked, he was pulled under and suddenly found himself in a world resembling medieval Europe. Even stranger, he was informed that he must become the next Maou (Demon King) solely because of his black hair and black eyes. The Maou rules over the Mazoku (Demon tribe), who coexist uneasily with the humans of this realm. To the dismay of his new subjects, Yuuri is nothing like the leaders they are used to. He is compassionate, thoughtful, devoted to justice, and refuses to resolve disputes through violence—hardly the ideal ruler for a nation teetering on the edge of war. Now Yuuri must learn to be a worthy Maou while adjusting to the customs and culture of this land, all as tensions between humans and Mazoku escalate to a breaking point.

In ancient China, there is a parallel dimension known as Jusenkai, where its residents, the Senkaijin, wield immense power. One such Senkaijin, YanLang, fled to Earth with his rebel forces after his failed rebellion against the Emperor. To recapture the fugitives, the Emperor dispatched his elite warriors to Earth. LiFang, traveling alone in search of his father's killer, encounters a sick and injured man. This distant man, TuoRen, is one of those imperial soldiers sent to Earth to hunt down and capture the Senkaijin rebels. While his comrades operate in pairs, TuoRen prefers solitude. That changes when the unusually strong human LiFang decides to accompany him on his mission.

A collection of four Mo Dao Zu Shi side stories which were not included in the original Taiwan physical release.