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Upon regaining consciousness, the main character finds himself in an unfamiliar dwelling with no recollection of his identity or whereabouts. As he explores the abandoned abode, he stumbles upon the remains of a decapitated woman whom he assumes to be a complete stranger. Before long, he is rescued by a woman named Shio who addresses him as "Iori." However, he cannot be certain that this is his true identity. Moreover, when Shio urges him to conceal the cadaver without any hesitation while asking for his trust, he is left bewildered about whether or not he should comply.
In response to a decrease in Japan's population and an increase in the occurrence of murder, the government has decided to impose stricter penalties on violent criminals. Despite the implementation of the death penalty, it has been proven to be ineffective in preventing such crimes. Therefore, in an attempt to combat the issue, Japan has brought back the "Revenge" law that dates back centuries. Under this law, victims and their associates have the authority to request assistance from a specialized government law enforcement unit known as the "Sukedachi-nin." This team is composed of individuals who have been selected based on their past experiences as victims and are able to capture and punish murderers using corresponding methods to those experienced by their victims. Yamagishi Yuji is a member of this efficient enforcement unit.
From just beyond your field of vision— The gem of horror anthologies, “Comic Shikaku (Blind Spot),” returns with an all-new lineup! Nine brand-new stories that explore the thin boundary where love and madness meet.
The Ushiromiya family makes an annual pilgrimage to Rokkenjima, the island where they gather for a reunion hosted by the odd patriarch, Kinzou, who is in poor health. The family members are preoccupied with feuding over the inheritance and the coveted title of Kinzou's successor. A typhoon outside matches the turmoil brewing in their hearts as they argue. Battler, Kinzou's grandson, returns after a long absence expecting a smooth reunion. But Kinzou has different plans; he introduces a peculiar game which involves finding his hidden treasure. The victor will become the family leader. However, the game turns grim as participants are used as "sacrifices" to bring back the Millennial Witch of Rokkenjima, Beatrice. Murders and violence ensue, casting doubt on whether the work of magic or the acts of one of the family members. Despite the ensuing disasters, Battler remains skeptical of the occult, questioning what truly happened to those closest to him.
Kenzou Tenma, a renowned Japanese neurosurgeon working in post-war Germany, faces a difficult choice: to operate on Johan Liebert, an orphan boy on the verge of death, or on the mayor of Düsseldorf. In the end, Tenma decides to gamble his reputation by saving Johan, effectively leaving the mayor for dead. As a consequence of his actions, hospital director Heinemann strips Tenma of his position, and Heinemann's daughter Eva breaks off their engagement. Disgraced and shunned by his colleagues, Tenma loses all hope of a successful career—that is, until the mysterious killing of Heinemann gives him another chance. Nine years later, Tenma is the head of the surgical department and close to becoming the director himself. Although all seems well for him at first, he soon becomes entangled in a chain of gruesome murders that have taken place throughout Germany. The culprit is a monster—the same one that Tenma saved on that fateful day nine years ago.
Andou is a high-schooler who possesses the ability to force others to vocalize his thoughts—an ability similar to ventriloquism. Inukai is young man shrouded in mystery who commands the vigilante group, Grass Hopper, which appeared in a city shaken by the downtown restoration program. This is a tale of courage, resolution… and confrontation; this is a depiction of the two boys' encounter.
This drama, a smash-hit in Japan, looks at the lives of the men and women who work to deliver one million new lives into the world each year in Japan. " Translation by Kevin Gifford/ Erin Procter, Lettering by Darren Smith, Editing by Sarah Tilson, YKS Services LLC/SKY JAPAN, Inc.
The genesis of contemporary French culture transpired in the 18th century with the dawn of the French Revolution, based on the quest for "liberty and egalitarianism". Notwithstanding the extensive adversity of that era, Charles-Henri Sanson ascended to prominence as the Paris executioner and leader of the fourth iteration of the Sanson lineage. Despite enduring numerous hardships, he managed to confront them with equanimity, as delineated in his narrative.
At the beginning of the academic year, all the pupils in Class 2-D at Kairei Private Middle School receive an email containing a "class hierarchy." Tsubaki Himeyama holds the highest rank and manages to dispel any unease arising from this announcement with her upbeat and lively manner. The class resumes normality until Himeyama's lifeless body is found on school premises. After the funeral, her classmates come across notes addressed to them on their desks - suicide letters left by Himeyama. Could these epistles expose the concealed truths of Class 2-D?
Get immersed in the turbulent history of Earl Cain C. Hargreaves, a captivating member of a wealthy family cloaked in secrets, deceit, and inexplicable sins. The Cain Saga, antedating the Godchild series, tracks Cain's journey to unearth the truth about his ancestry in his formative years, as he grapples with new enigmas at every turn. Moreover, this anthology encompasses several self-contained narratives, namely "The Boys Who Stopped Time," "Double," and "Ellie in Summer Clothes."
Arisu's parents were tragically killed during her childhood. Luckily, she caught a glimpse of the perpetrator's appearance and made a promise to seek justice for her loved ones. However, she never expected that the very same individual would later become her high school teacher.
