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A dungeon-guiding gig goes sideways for explorer Stetch Atelier when the prince who hired him tricks him into activating a fatal curse. But instead of staying dead, Stetch is resurrected by a sentient artifact that offers him a deal that may help him get his revenge. To hold up his end of the bargain, Stetch sets off on a long journey of raiding dungeons, slaying monsters, and making new enemies and friends along the way.

Echizen, a game developer known to make the hardest of games to the point that they were near impossible to complete, earned himself the title of "God Trapper." However, he quits the company when he isn't allowed to do what he's best at: Building traps. His destiny then takes another sudden turn when he is transported to another world which most would describe with the word, "Hell." He meets the demon king's daughter and manages to obtain her power, turning him into a true, "God Trapper". From there his journey in this new world that he perceives as heaven, begins.

Echizen, a game developer known to make the hardest of games to the point that they were near impossible to complete, earned himself the title of "God Trapper." However, he quits the company when he isn't allowed to do what he's best at: Building traps. His destiny then takes another sudden turn when he is transported to another world which most would describe with the word, "Hell." He meets the demon king's daughter and manages to obtain her power, turning him into a true, "God Trapper". From there his journey in this new world that he perceives as heaven, begins.

What would you do if you had a drop-dead gorgeous Mom? Not only that... but one that’s extremely overprotective, extremely kind, and gets lonely extremely easily? And to top it all off, she’s also 'The Strongest Demonic Dragon Who Has Even Eaten a God?!' The curtain boldly opens on the ultimate and extraordinary “mother-son” fantasy of Ryuuji, the young man who dreams of being an adventurer, and his overprotective mother, the demonic dragon Karma Abyss!!

One year after the failure of his first manga, Awawa World, Toriyama once again tried his hand at manga creation for the Monthly Young Jump award and crafted Mysterious Rain Jack, a one-shot mystery comedy that features an unnamed detective and his bumbling inspector ally who try to crack the case of a string of mysterious thefts that revolve around various items such as sweets and Cola. The story notably features character designs and scenarios that would later find their way into his most popular work, Dr. Slump. In particular, the lead detective's design would eventually be reused for Kurikinton Soramame and there's an appearance by an ogre who would later become Thunder Ogre Goronbo. The work was unfortunately rejected which was in large part due to the usage of several designs lifted straight from the space opera film Star Wars. Despite this however, Kazuhiko Torishima, who would later become Toriyama's editor, contacted him with words of encouragement that kept him going until he eventually found success. Like Awawa World, this manga would be republished in two parts in the "Bird Land Press" fanclub newsletter and would have its master materials brought out for display during a roaming art exhibition in the 1990s that was dedicated entirely to Toriyama's work. Unfortunately it along with Awawa World had its master materials stolen and when coupled with the use of copyrighted designs? This means an official rerelease is highly unlikely.

Published in 1997 in an issue of Weekly Shonen Jump for the "Jump Readers' Cup", this manga tells the story of two young demons named Bubul and Purupuru who venture outside of their village to the human world to make snowmen. During this activity, they hear an approaching car and quickly check it out which leads into hijnx. This manga won the award that year, marking the first time Toriyama won it since his 1981 one-shot "Pola & Roid" and its demon world notably has several concepts that would be reused in Cowa, one of his single-volume length tales.

In 1977, a then unknown Akira Toriyama participated in an annual competition for new mangaka, sponsored by Shueisha in Monthly Young Jump magazine with the work, Awawa World, a short oneshot that features a mashup of concepts from superheroes to samurai to kaiju and it's all topped with fast-paced absurdist humor and even features attempts to mix modern scenarios with the feudal setting. Though his work was nominated, it ultimately didn't win. Later on in 1983, this manga would be republished in two parts in "Bird Land Press", the official newsletter of Toriyama's fanclub. The original master materials of this and his second one-shot "Mysterious Rain Jack" would be put on display during a touring art exhibition centered solely around Akira Toriyama's work which sprouted up in the 1990s and this is where unfortunately disaster would strike for during this exhibition. The master materials of Awawa World and Mysterious Rain Jack were stolen, making an official rerelease as of right now impossible to achieve.

Claudia De Porto is a dear princess of Porto who was about to have the most perfect 19th birthday party with her brother Juverin, who had prepared her birthday party to be everything she dreamed of, and Prince Kim, who was going to propose to her. However, right in the middle of Prince Kim's proposal, Porto Castle bursts into flames from Demon King's attack. Later, Claudia finds out that her kingdom has lost its valuable treasure and her brother a heart from the attack. Claudia falls into the great spirit Desire's plan and becomes the next hero to save her brother and her kingdom. But... she has to go on the journey with her ex-fiancé, Demian Alphen. Will Claudia, who grew up sheltered by her brother Juverin her whole life, be able to cross the forbidden sea of death and get everything back from the Demon King? This is a story of a clueless princess becoming the next hero of the world through a journey she goes on to save her brother and her kingdom.

In a world where people suddenly develop different powers, those who use their skills for evil are imprisoned in a catastrophic prison. Shu Ono, who works there as a guard, somehow falls in love with the strongest prisoner, Lava.

In a world where people suddenly develop different powers, those who use their skills for evil are imprisoned in a catastrophic prison. Shu Ono, who works there as a guard, somehow falls in love with the strongest prisoner, Lava.

For over two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions around the world, but there has never been an adaptation as intriguing or provocative as this. Grimm Fairy Tales explores a much darker side of the infamous fables you heard as a child as these classic tales are retold and re-imagined with a terrifying twist you'll simply love as an adult.

Humanity is suffering from the worst drought in history, but it isn’t because there is no water. No, there is plenty of water. But we are no longer in charge. When the tide comes in, the fish come in. When the tide goes back out, the fish go back out, taking us with them inside. When our territory clashes with theirs, which species will prevail?

In this world, Makai, every Demon gets a Familiar summoned using their magic. Patty, a Demon Girl who's magic is so weak she can't even summon an animal is forced to get a famliar. So, reluctantly, she chooses an older human named Norman as her familiar. Norman has an incredible fascination with examining all types of lifeforms around Makai, claiming he loves learning about them. This weird combination of a weak demon girl and a goofy old man leads to a journey of adventures the two go through.

Full of fantasy! A number of manga, illustrations, and sketches drawn by Ryoko Kui Contains many manga, illustrations, and sketches that manga artist Ryoko Kui drew while writing "Dungeon Meshi"! In addition to works included in the manga magazine Harta's bonus booklets, there are also many first-time illustrations that can only be seen here. A full-color, 228-page book where you can enjoy Ryoko Kui's work from the days of her personal website.

Mine has been a life of much shame. I can’t even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being. Plagued by a maddening anxiety, the terrible disconnect between his own concept of happiness and the joy of the rest of the world, Yozo Oba plays the clown in his dissolute life, holding up a mask for those around him as he spirals ever downward, locked arm-in-arm with death. Osamu Dazai’s immortal—and supposedly autobiographical—work of Japanese literature, is perfectly adapted here into a manga by Junji Ito. The imagery wrenches open the text of the novel one line at a time to sublimate Yozo’s mental landscape into something even more delicate and grotesque. This is the ultimate in art by Ito, proof that nothing can surpass the terror of the human psyche.

An old wooden mansion that turns on its inhabitants. A dissection class with a most unusual subject. A funeral where the dead are definitely not laid to rest. Ranging from the terrifying to the comedic, from the erotic to the loathsome, these stories showcase Junji Ito’s long-awaited return to the world of horror.

All-new horror anthology featuring cover art by international bestseller, Junji Ito! All-new horror anthology featuring cover art by international bestseller, Junji Ito! Manga creators from Japan and the US present an international showcase of horror. Collected for the first time in Betwixt: A Horror Manga Anthology, six short stories reveal the universal fear of the space between the known and unknown. Will anyone cross that border? Featuring stories from a range of award-winning and popular creators, as well as a foreword and exclusive cover art by global phenomenon, Junji Ito. Ryo Hanada (creator of Devil’s Line), Aki Shimizu (creator of the Suikoden III manga), and Shima Shinya (creator of Lost Lad London and cowriter of Star Wars: The High Republic, The Edge of Balance) each tell uniquely Japanese tales of ghosts and creatures who exist alongside us. American creative duo, Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad (cowriters of Wonder Woman and Batgirls) along with duo Leslie Hung (cocreator of Snotgirl) and Sloane Leong (creator of A Map to the Sun) and up and coming creator Hua Hua Zhu round out the anthology with tales that would make anyone paranoid about who they may encounter.

Kurouzu-cho, a small fogbound town on the coast of Japan, is cursed. According to Shuichi Saito, the withdrawn boyfriend of teenager Kirie Goshima, their town is haunted not by a person or being but a pattern: UZUMAKI, the spiral—the hypnotic secret shape of the world. The bizarre masterpiece horror manga is now available all in a single volume. Fall into a whirlpool of terror!

As a rookie game designer, Wang Zixin never imagined that his life would depend entirely on a video game character, and that escaping death meant crossing into the game and raising Abyss, the game's protagonist by himself. "Not only do i have to go into the game, now i have to raise a child????? What even is this situation..."

Leticia, a daughter of a duke, has her reasons for trying to get her engagement to a prince ended. She successfully achieves her goal, and the prince declares their engagement over. She believes all is good, until one day, the memories of her past life as a nurse suddenly come back! Because in her past life she had such a grueling job, in her new life, she wants to take it easy enjoying her favorite alcoholic beverages. She starts living in the countryside, hoping for an easy life, but she gets mixed up in one problem after another. A fantasy about a young lady who just wants a simple life, but is forced to run around trying to get the laid-back life she dreams about!

"I just want to be lazy!!" Haruto, a college student, who dreams of being surrounded by fluffy pets and enjoying delicious food, wakes up one day to find he has been reborn into a different world as Prince Phil Gleshart (3 years old). He starts working towards his long-awaited lazy life, but... his pet is a fierce beast?! Everyone loves his food?! Whatever he does seems to backfire, but surely he'll be able to relax someday...?!

Jake, who comes from a lower class, works as a minister after being discharged from the military. Meanwhile, while going alone to planet TA457 to conclude trade with the Thermo tribe, he crash-landed in an accident. “Can’t we do it verbally, through conversation?!” When Jake came to his senses, he found himself being raped mercilessly by an alien. Will Jake be able to adapt to life on planet TA457?

Wannabe adventurer Istolfa dreams of becoming a first-class adventurer and earns a small amount of money by collecting herbs, but no matter what he does, he is unable to escape from life on the streets. One day he runs into the light elf Stella, who...gives him one single gold coin?! No tricks! No reincarnation! This is the beginning of a traditional fantasy story where a normal boy challenges a dungeon to fulfill his dreams!

Joshua is an overworked, underpaid production mage for the prestigious Knights of Schwarz order. When the order's corrupted commander dismisses Joshua from his toxic job, he embarks on a quest for a new purpose. Along the way, Joshua's path intertwines with Illya, the princess of a Demon tribe, whom he saves from hunters targeting “demi-humans.” As thanks, he's welcomed to the Demon tribe village. Witnessing their torment by the Demon King's army and slave traders, Joshua resolves to employ his production magic to aid them. Get ready for a fantasy where the greatest production mage and his friends work together to craft a splendid nation!

The Earth has a message for all of its inhabitants: the world is ending in 42 days, and monsters will bring about the apocalypse. Game studio employee Jeong-u Park is selected by the Earth as someone who can save the planet, but he must first survive in a world where people are now killing each other for power. He also must compete with other saviors to retain his planet-saving abilities. As doomsday approaches, can Jeong-u become the savior the world needs?

How far would you go to get what you most desire? For Guren Ichinose, a fifteen-year-old magic user born into a lowly clan, that journey begins when he is forced to enroll at an academy run by his order's mortal enemies. There, while endlessly tormented by his insufferably privileged classmates, Guren must hide his true strength and weave his way through intrigue and deceit amid the rising winds of war. This all-new manga adaptation of the standalone light novel prequels to the hit manga Seraph of the End follows Guren as he takes his first steps toward inevitable calamity-the apocalypse that ushered in the reign of vampires. It is a tale of catastrophe, of star-crossed love, lies, and the search for an escape from destiny. How far will Guren go, and what-or whom-must he sacrifice for his ambitions?

Hellfire, said to be powerful enough to reduce the whole world to ash, has been sealed away. Flare, a young man living in the far north, was chosen as a sacrifice. Cast into the fire, he should've died instantly... but didn't!! Overcoming the flames of Hell, Flare has returned to the living world with the overpowered ability to summon Hellfire. Now, he's free to venture out and see the world!!

Noah is a youth that is the final survivor of Earth, sent out by his scientist mother in a spaceship to find a new world. He then encounters a planet where all living creatures have "magic." As he searches this new world, he meets a girl who calls herself, "the daughter of the Demon Lord?!" This is an isekai SF fantasy where a young cyborg travels to a mystery-filled world!

There was a guy working at the Zoo that everyone loved. After the drama of a breakup in his life, he decides to change to get his old relationships back, but the changes don't always go for the better.

Taro is sent to the forest alone. He's a sacrifice for the monstrous wolf, Uru. Upon seeing him, Uru declares Taro too small and too thin. The wolf feeds him, clothes him, and cares for him. Time passes and Taro finds himself wanting to be devoured by this giant wolf who gives him nothing but affection.

Lee Min Joon, an ordinary office worker, became the first reviewer of his friend's mobile gacha game. Min Joon closed his eyes while the opening video was playing and when he opened his eyes again, he was already in the game world! A gacha game where you can control and direct the hero you are calling! Min Joon is happy because his first hero looks handsome and quite strong, but it turns out that the hero he can lose his memory and is a little star hero..?

A young girl has resigned herself to being the next sacrificial meal for the Beast King...but the king is no mere monster!

Kraft Lawrence has been walking the lonely path of the itinerant merchant for seven years. His life changes forever when he meets Holo, the Wolf-God of the harvest, and the two begin traveling together. Soon they discover a unique business opportunity, but their plans go awry when a competing organization captures Holo and threatens to turn her over to the oppressive, monotheistic Church. Can Lawrence rescue his companion, and will the pair become more than just friends?

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady's castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans!

A breach between Earth and the netherworlds has opened up over the city of New York, trapping New Yorkers and creatures from other dimensions in an impenetrable bubble. They've lived together for years, in a world of crazy crime sci-fi sensibilities. Now someone is threatening to sever the bubble, and a group of stylish superhumans is working to keep it from happening.

In a world where super-powered heroes fight extradimensional monsters, Hyunsoo is just a puny supporter without any powers. That is, until a god-like grandmaster named Chunma from the medieval past shows up out of nowhere and becomes Hyunsoo’s teacher. Visible to no one else, Chunma secretly tutors Hyunsoo in the way of the fist. But when his new powers force him to join the battle against the monsters, Hyunsoo is thrust into the front seat of a wild adventure, with Chunma along for the ride!

A cosmic storm brings about the mutation of species. The city is riddled with dead walkers and monsters roaring and rivaling for the sovereignty of the territory. Survivors awaken to a supernatural power called Star Power to defend against the invaders. Zheng Zhou, who has no Star Power, transmigrated to this apocalyptic world, using his character as a rogue in the game to tear down the dark mists and chase after the supreme power.

Only I know the future in this game. Yoonjae leads an empty life after his wife and daughter are brutally murdered. One day, his journal reveals one mysterious sentence: “You can see them again.” Yoonjae is pulled into a parallel universe where everyone is a player in a lethal game, and the final survivor will be granted any wish. Desperate to be reunited with his family, will Yoonjae succeed in fighting his way in this hellish world to be the last one standing?

The revered Swordmaster Hoss sets out to defeat the formidable Shell Dragon! But when people find his cold dead body amidst the remains of a fierce battle, they make a shocking new discovery. Now, with monster hunters discovering new ways to utilize their spoils for more private (?) pleasures, a bizarre sexual hype sweeps through the lands - and Cheong, as innocent as she is, must make her way through this mess. Join Cheong as she embarks on her raunchy new adventure!

After he’s killed by the righteous leader of his own guild, Woojin gets a chance to start over. This time he’s not interested in saving the world from monsters—he’s got his sights set on revenge! His high-level kills quickly garner him notoriety among the game plebs, while boosting his stats as he masterminds his way closer to the top. But there's something no one can figure out: whose side he’s playing for. Now that he knows how to play to win, Woojin will stop at nothing to destroy the hero!

Chaerin leads a blissful and comfortable life as the lead in a romance novel. She only has eyes for the male lead, Jeha, to the point where all the extras are literal black shadows. But then, one day, her story suddenly switches genres. All of a sudden, she discovers that if she wants to live, she has to band together with the extras she ignored before and work with them to survive! From the author of comes this genre-defying tale!

On his way home from school, Mitsuya Daikiーan ordinary high school student finds a girl covered in wounds. Upon closer look, he finds that the girl has animal ears, but she licks Daiki's ears and leaves. Daiki begins to wonder if it was just a dream, when Sakuragami Ayame appears upon him…? After telling her of the ability of Daiki's ears, Ayame feels responsible for dragging him into this, and proposes an oath of absolute servitude to protect him at all costs!

A man steps into a VR game room, looking for some light VR fun after a drunk night out - but the next thing he knows? He's trapped inside the game, being toyed by huge demonic tentacles! His captors, the crafty devil duo, pay no attention to his cries for help as they scout for their next target to be trapped in the cycle of endless agony and pleasure. Editor's Comment: This comic contains depictions of sexual violence and graphic sexual content that some readers may find uncomfortable. Reader discretion is advised.

The Abashiri family has just moved into town. And they're the meanest, toughest, roughest bunch you're ever going to meet. From the grandfather to the daughter to the smallest child. And they take true glee from what they do - from kicking the asses of the town toughs, to kicking a family out of their home, to engineering prison breaks, to maiming cops. No one comes tougher. And oh yes, it's a comedy.

Vainqueur Knightsbane is your average dragon: a fire-breathing lizard who loves to sleep on his golden hoard, kidnap princesses for fun, and make the life of adventurers miserable. Vainqueur's only pleasure in life is to watch his treasure get bigger, one coin at a time. So when a would-be thief turned unwilling minion tells him about "classes," "levels," and "quests," Vainqueur wonders if he should consider a career change. Can the world survive the first dragon with levels?

It’s claws versus tentacles as monstrous beauties grapple with one another in the global sensation that is monster wrestling! A young Cerberus girl named Tirol dreams of stardom in the squared circle, but can she stand up to all the thirsty predators ready to dominate her into submission? Winning in the ring means walking a fine line between pain and pleasure…and unleashing the beast inside!

Unique art captures the unfolding battle between hunters and werewolves. Who will win this battle to the death, man or beast? This grim fantasy tale with tons of style begins the hunt in Shonen Jump!

Estella Arthur enjoys a lazy life earning a knight's wage under the persona of her fake twin brother Austin, but when the crown prince of the Alphenstine Empire comes offering piles of gold, all the cake she can eat, and guaranteed divorce after five years in return for her hand in marriage, even she finds it hard to say no. Now she must dodge assassinations on top of avoiding anyone learning her true identity as a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be an empress. Official English translation on Comico's Pocket Comics app!