The sixth edition of the Kaiji series.
Chrome Walker, the accomplished magician, once had everything one could desire - a beautiful partner, a steadfast ally, and loyal companions. Yet, his beloved world disintegrated into oblivion with the callous rejection of his own kin, who focused their efforts on the party's hero, leaving Chrome to wither in despair. While teetering on the brink of death, Chrome's fervent yearning for survival unleashed his "Fixed Damage" ability - a unique talent that inflicts continual and severe harm on all within a designated area. Emboldened by his newfound resolve to live, Chrome vows to exact ruthless revenge. His shattered soul throbs with an unquenchable thirst for bloody retribution - a fiery and unyielding hatred that remains unquenched until he achieves his ultimate aim.
During a school trip, Oribe Mutsumi and her classmates were left marooned on an island after an unfortunate airplane crash. Mutsumi, utilizing her vast wilderness expertise, took it upon herself to locate other survivors and assist them through the ordeal. Believing that they would be rescued in a mere three days, Mutsumi remained optimistic about their chances of survival. However, the island was home to massive deadly bugs that she never could have anticipated. Her in-depth knowledge of butterflies, wasps, and other insects may be the key to ensuring her classmates' safe rescue.
Catarina Claes, arrogant and self-centered daughter of a duke, enjoys tormenting her classmate Maria Campbell who is from a lower social class. However, her behavior takes a surprising turn when she suddenly realizes she is a character in an otome game she used to play. To make matters worse, she is the villainess and destined to meet a tragic end because of her wicked ways. Despite being close to adulthood, it seems too late to change how others perceive her. Desperate to avoid her fate, Catarina decides to do anything it takes to redeem herself and survive.
Kyoko, a Japanese woman, is the protagonist of the story. She becomes a victim of rape at the hands of the American soldiers. A young African-American soldier comes to her rescue and later becomes her love interest. Unfortunately, he dies, compelling Kyoko to seek revenge against his murderers.
Mildly popular author, Shun Mizorogi, is content with his low-key fame and uncomplicated life, until Aki Fujino, a young woman, commits suicide and calls him prior. The authorities reach out to Mizorogi for confirmation of her identity, leading to the discovery of Sakura Miki, Aki's unknown identical twin. As Mizorogi delves deeper into his association with Aki, his latest book "Utsubora" sparks contentious discussions among the public, as lies and deception unravel the fate of all individuals implicated in this disgraceful affair.
Ai adores her elder brother, Yuzuru. His kind and reliable nature, coupled with his cool personality, make him the ideal sibling for her. Yuzuru always manages to keep Ai safe from any problems and uplifts her whenever she's feeling down. However, after their parents' separation, Ai and her brother are forced to part ways. Fast forward nine years, and a towering young man appears in front of Ai's school. An enigma looms - Who could this be?
As the century draws to a close, breaking news revolves around Kaitou Jeanne, a phantom thief supposedly sent by God, who has been stealing paintings all over the city. However, it turns out that the thief is no one but Maron Kusakabe, a 16-year-old enthusiastic rhythmic gymnast attending Momokuri Academy. Her true identity is a secret even to her best friend Miyako Toudaiji, who is heading the police chase for Jeanne. Believe it or not, the paintings Maron steals contain demons sent by the demon lord, who aims to weaken God's power by having his minions possess human hearts. Maron, as the reincarnation of Jeanne d'Arc, with the aid of the minor angel Finn Fish, is responsible for hunting down the cursed paintings and sealing away the evil demons. However, things get more complicated when a mysterious new phantom thief, Kaitou Sinbad, enters the scene. Balancing her duty as Jeanne with her lonely high school life proves to be more challenging than Maron ever imagined.
The latest addition to the beloved Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo franchise takes place two decades after the original story. Hajime has left his student detective days behind and is now a struggling office worker, grappling with the hardships of adult life. Determined to avoid any more involvement in solving crimes, he keeps a low profile at work. Despite his efforts, however, Kindaichi finds himself drawn into new cases unfolding around him. In this installment, the story picks up on Uta Island, where the Opera House Murder Case has resurfaced for the fourth time. The Phantom of the Opera is back, seeking vengeance and spilling blood.
Jin may be advanced in years, but he remains a proficient and commanding hunter who embarks on daily quests with his impressive greatsword to nourish his cherished animal companions. In an unfortunate turn of events, Jin stumbles upon an enigmatic chasm while pursuing a lost onigiri, consequently transporting him into an unfamiliar realm. Here, he confronts perplexing creatures such as elfish maidens and legendary monsters. Nevertheless, Jin persists as the most formidable warrior in the vicinity.