The metropolitan police department boasts a special team of negotiators, specifically trained to resolve violent crimes such as hostage situations. While the squad's two top-notch negotiators possess extensive knowledge of human psychology and experience in dealing with criminals, they lack a crucial component. Their quest for the missing piece leads them to search for someone who harbors agape love, a selfless and unconditional love for all individuals. Such a person would form instant connections with criminals and possess the natural skills necessary for successful negotiation. As luck would have it, they discover this individual in the form of a teenage girl named Haruka. However, the question remains: Will the police department persuade her to join their team and become a negotiator?
The energy source known as "Demon" has bestowed humanity with god-like powers, but only a handful of individuals called "Mediums" have the ability to harness its strength. Taichi has enrolled in the prestigious Meissner School with the goal of becoming a Medium himself. On his first day, he encounters Nui, a spirited girl who is also a Medium. With her guidance, Taichi unlocks his potential and learns how to defend against aggressive Mediums.
The anthology of short stories by the author is available in both tankoubon and bunkoban versions, divided into volumes one and two and volumes three and four. The first volume, released in 1984, includes three stories previously published elsewhere: "A Midnight Visitor," "The Bell Rings 5 Times - When the Bell Rings," and "Kind Killer." The second volume, published in 1986, features five stories - "Goodbye to the Witness," "Winter Flowers Are Requiem," "Crystal Doll," "Sleeping Town," and "Red Legend" - previously showcased in other publications. The third volume, also published in 1986, includes four stories - "Escapee at 12 AM," "Something Is Watching in the Dark," "Suicide Room Room Number 404," and "Weekend Invitation" - previously published in different publications. Finally, the fourth volume, released in 1992, showcases three stories - "The Third Person Has Vanished," "Frozen Summer Day," and "Putting a Blue Ribbon on Malice" - that have previously been featured in various other publications.
Makoto is on a desperate search for her missing best friend, Hinano, amidst a string of kidnappings by a female serial killer. She's willing to resort to anything to find her friend, including summoning the phantom student of her middle school, Yotsuya-senpai. To her surprise, Yotsuya turns out to be a real person who's obsessed with creating terrifying stories based on the people and situations at their school. While helping him craft his tales, Makoto realizes that Yotsuya's stories often contain elements of truth that could reveal the terrible fate of her friend. But will she be able to convince him to tell her the truth before it's too late? Also included are bonus one-shots: "Asobiba" in Volume 2, and "Ousama Kid" and the pilot for "Kiben Gakuha, Yotsuya-sensei no Kaidan" in Volume 3.
When a crime goes unpunished due to lack of evidence or the perpetrator's personal influence, Persona XII, a secret organization, steps in and takes matters into its own hands. Its members—all 12 of them being assassins styled after the constellations of the zodiac—are tasked with carrying out justifiable executions. "Leo" of Persona XII is just one of Kotarou Daigo's aliases. Going by the name Takashi Bidou, he is known as the number one host at club Overload in Shinjuku's red-light district. In his official occupation, he meets clients from all walks of life. Sometimes, these people happen to be victims of the criminals he is set to dispose of—at other times, they are one and the same. Outside both his jobs, Kotarou takes comfort in his friendship with the number two host, Toru, frequently seeking food or refuge at the other man's home. Little does he know, however, that Toru hides a secret which may soon necessitate a visit from the killer in a professional capacity.
Seunghwan, Dohee, and Sangmin, who have been friends since childhood, remain close during their high school years. Yet, Sangmin vanishes when the Goei appear. As they seek to locate Sangmin, they stumble upon a few hidden truths. Can Seunghwan rescue his lifelong buddy? Original webtoon, official translation:
Haru Inoue, following a heart transplant, discovers he has memories that don't belong to him. In his dreams, he repeatedly sees himself on a bus with an unknown girl seated opposite him. Initially, he dismisses it as inherited memories, until a fellow patient's outburst and hospital staff brawl captures his attention. This odd occurrence initiates a sequence of events unmasking a horrifying truth that Haru had never foreseen.
The safety precautions a solo female traveler takes. After experiencing a failed transaction, Weiyi sets out on a journey to search for a tranquil living space.
The underground department store parking lot reverberated with deathly screams, witnessed only by a lone woman. Suddenly, a man appears before her, shrouded in mystery and suspense. This is an anthology of thrilling manga stories, available on Manga Reborn.
Hao, a fearless champion who has bravely defended a multitude of worlds, must embark on a new journey across dimensions to save the final realm belonging to the cultivators. However, feeling weary, he appoints his weak and indolent disciple, Chen Junan, to take his place as the next hero. Can Junan overcome his shyness and laziness to become a success under Hao's training? Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him, Hao was summoned to the Cultivation Realm to compete for the position of leader amongst the cultivators. As they navigate through unusual obstacles, there appears to be a larger mystery lurking within the realm...
After Yin Luowen's mother passed away in a tragic accident, she received a parcel that hinted at potential wrongdoing prior to her death. This spurred her on a mission to uncover the truth, leading her to uncover hidden identities and secrets of the four men involved. Eventually, the full extent of the incident was brought to light. The original source is from a Webtoon, with official translations available in Simplified Chinese.