Two boys, Black and White, who had lost their parents, fight to survive in the desolate streets of Treasure Town by stealing, attacking, and engaging in violent fights. As they struggle to navigate the shady and corrupt environment they have found themselves in, they come across lonely souls, small-time criminals, and unpredictable law enforcement. To add to their misery, a notorious gang of ruthless yakuza is planning to take over the city they call home. Can Black and White overcome this bleak reality and create a better life for themselves? This manga incorporates the artistic qualities of European comics, creating a surreal experience.
Shotaro Isinomori, a renowned Japanese comic book artist, created and illustrated this comic. It was initially serialized in Nintendo Power Magazine, comprising 12 installments ranging from January 1992 (Volume 32) to December 1992, and later published as a book in 1993. While it mostly traces the narrative of ALttP, some exclusive features were added to "amplify the dramatic pace and generate an element of astonishment."
The Japanese name Saiyukiden Daienoh has been attributed to Katsuya Terada's manga, "Legend of the Journey to the West: The Great Monkey King," which is based on the sixteenth century Chinese novel, Xi You Yi, from which Terada drew inspiration.
"I wished upon a star-filled night to meet you again." My love was granted in a distorted form. Me, a human, and you, who devours humans. In such a cruel world, how do we weave our love?
Despite being an average student, Tsukune manages to secure a place in a high school, only to realize that its student body is far from ordinary. He becomes the center of attention for a beautiful female student who bestows him with romantic attention. But, her affinity for him proves to be more concerning than flattering, as she leaves a evident mark on his neck after biting him. To make matters worse, Tsukune questions his ability to keep up in a school torn apart by a longstanding rivalry between werewolves and vampires, rather than athletes and scholars.
By 2029, the world had undergone four global conflicts and embraced a new era of technological advancement that had profoundly altered society. With widespread cybernetic enhancements, robotic artificial intelligence, and cyborgs, humanity had become more machine than human. Nevertheless, this cutting-edge shift also catalyzed the evolution of crime, as hackers, corrupt authorities, and other opportunistic individuals found ways to manipulate inventive systems for their own gain. Amidst the rampant criminal activity in Japan, the government established Section 9, an elite team of highly skilled operatives tasked with countering these threats. Leading the charge was Major Motoko Kusanagi, a fearless and tenacious woman who spearheaded Section 9's efforts to combat cyberterrorism and safeguard the nation's stability in the face of an ever-advancing future.
The "lost" stories of Ghost in the Shell can be found in Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor. These tales were crafted by Shirow Masamune after completing the original manga and before creating the acclaimed Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface. Until now, these stories were not previously published together. Human-Error Processor focuses on the everyday battles of Section 9 agents as they combat technocrime. This entry to the franchise has the same mind-bending cyber madness one would expect from Ghost in the Shell, but in a police-procedural setting, complete with action and suspense.
Rikuo Nura appears to be a regular student, but his true identity is far from typical. He is 25% youkai and destined to lead a powerful youkai clan, led by his grandfather Nurarihiyon. However, due to his childhood beliefs that youkai are solely evil, Rikuo avoids embracing his fate. At night, Rikuo transforms into a youkai resembling Nurarihiyon at his prime. He realizes that his abilities can be utilized for protection rather than destruction and begins to accept his legacy. Rikuo's ultimate goal is to unite all the youkai clans in Japan into his own "Night Parade of a Hundred Demons," and he eventually learns to embrace his destiny.
In the modern era, a young man passed away, but was reborn in another world as "Eldo." Coincidentally, this world resembled the virtual reality game he had played before his death. Though he began as a level 1 adventurer, Eldo possessed knowledge of the world's basic skills, allowing him to flourish. His familiarity with the world's mechanics came from his previous experience and understanding of its data. With this advantage, will his reincarnation be the key to his strength?
A young man who has suffered an unfortunate death in the modern age was reincarnated as "Eldo" in a world very similar to the VRMMO he was playing before. However, it was a world where even basic usage of skills was not known...! Eld who became an adventurer in the state of level 1, lowest job "Novice", is the strongest job "Sage" that no one in this world knows. Take the journey alone to change to a new job!