How would you respond if you were asked to give up your life for the world's redemption? Mashiro Ouha lived a peaceful but unremarkable life until she faced a life-threatening struggle with "Ghosts"! Yamato, who saved her, disclosed that he was a nocturnal creature and an enemy of humanity? Uncertain and bewildered, Ouha must make a difficult decision! And so begins the story of their taboo romance!
1. Ore wa Mita (I Saw It) 2. Eien no Anchor 3. Shuppatsu no Uta 4. Hyoushigi no Uta 5. Ii Tama Ippon
Captivated by Rin Ugouda, his charming and handsome college neighbor, Seiji Aizawa becomes enamored. However, their passionate kiss reveals Rin's homosexuality, leading him to warn Seiji against pursuing a deeper relationship. Despite the warning, Seiji cannot deny his newfound feelings. They establish a 'friends with benefits' arrangement that surprisingly evolves into an emotional connection. Their story unfolds in a historic city during summer, depicting a poignant tale of love, characterized by turbulence and melancholy.
A brief narrative that entails some emotional tension between the Eirin x Reisen couple.
Haruto is the child of the Hibiragi shrine's head priest. Kano, whose parents make tatami, lives beside the shrine and becomes interested in Japanese archery after watching Haruto exhibit his impressive abilities. Despite a tragic separation, the two reunite years later. The tale follows Kano and Haruto as they navigate the delicate boundaries of closeness and separation throughout their youth. The narrative adeptly portrays the complexities of adolescence, infused with an intense emotional atmosphere.
Kaworu and Shinji have been teamed up.
Shinji and Kaworu are romantically compatible.
A humble rock is at the center of this transmigratory tale of two souls who take the form of penguins, otters, crows, and more as they learn about the the value of culture, the beauty of play in the face of capitalist pressure to produce and reproduce, and the power of love in the face of total annihilation.
A collection of stories: The Supernatural Transfer Student (Chousizen Tenkousei, 超自然転校生) The Groaning Drain (Umeku Haisuikan, うめく排水管) Blood-Bubble Bushes (Chitamagi, 血玉樹) The Hanging Balloons (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) House of the Marionettes (also titled House of Puppets) (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) Flesh-Colored Horror (Niku-iro no Kai, 肉色の怪) Near Miss! (Ijou Sekkin, 異常接近) In the Soil (also titled Inside the Earth...) (Tsuchi no Naka, 土の中)
The central theme of this brief tale revolves around Ryuken, who is Kenshiro's teacher, and his foster siblings. The narrative investigates the procedure involved in electing the succeeding Hokuto Shinken, and the incidents that accompany it.
Note: Published in Young Comic 1971-12. This is Jiro Taniguchi's debut work in a commercial magazine.
As I opened my eyes, I found myself in the midst of a vast field of overgrown weeds. To my utter surprise, I had come back to life as a weed...!! However, for the time being, I relied on "photosynthesis" to rejuvenate myself. Testing out my newfound abilities like "energy drain" which allowed me to absorb the vital essence of other living creatures and "seed generation" which bestowed me the power to create fruits and cereal, I stumbled upon a curious and mischievous young high elf girl. Intrigued by my existence, she took me to her home in the "elf village." A truly exceptional tale of the unlikeliest of twosomes, a weed, and a young high elf girl in a one-of-a-kind plant-reincarnation fantasy.