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Our protagonist is a college student who enjoys playing as the evil-aligned faction Arachnea in her favorite real-time strategy game. One day, she finds herself in a world similar to the one in the game; additionally, her body is now that of a fourteen-year-old girl. While things are a bit different from how they were in the game, one element has remained the same: she is the leader of the Arachnea. The insects under her control, collectively known as the Swarm, praise her and implore her to lead them to victory. In order to survive, she raises her Swarm and forms friendly relations with the elves of the neighboring forest. But after a slaver traveling through the forest murders one of her Swarm and the nearby kingdom's knights burn down the elven village and massacre its people, she prepares to launch her counterattacks in the name of revenge. However, revenge is merely a pretense for attacking the countries of this world. Her command is masterful and severe, as one who has played the game in real life...
Kanetsugu Nawa, a former law enforcement officer, is imprisoned for committing murder and attempted murder. He committed these crimes out of a desire for revenge following the unexpected deaths of his wife and daughter. Despite his criminal record, Kanetsugu proves to be an obedient inmate and is eventually granted parole. However, after his release, his lone remaining family member rejects him, prompting him to renew his vow of revenge. As he plans his retaliation, he becomes the target of a captivating young woman who reveals a secret motive.
When Ichirou first encountered Bloody, a vampire unlike any he had encountered before, he was immediately struck by Bloody's distinctive crimson hair and eyes, unusual indifference to blood, and immunity to sunlight. Their introduction came through Bloody's heroic intervention; saving Ichirou from other vampires who coveted his "Blood of Maria." Although Bloody defeated their attacker, he approached Ichirou, requesting he end Bloody's eternal life. Initially doubtful of Bloody's claim of harmlessness, Ichirou questioned how a vampire could be powerful enough to defeat an immortal vampire. Bloody, however, mistook Ichirou for the famous priest Isaac Rosario di Maria, whose powerful legacy had persisted for centuries. Ichirou possessed his grandfather's cross-shaped rosario, which held the power to exorcise vampires, though he didn't know how to use it. Reluctantly, to stay alive, Ichirou agreed to let Bloody, now known as Mary, protect him until he could follow through with Mary's wish for death.
As she prepares for her high school reunion, Sahoko reminisces on the countless friendships she forged during her teenage years, but can't help feeling the void left by Aoi Koshiba, her former classmate and former crush. Despite Aoi's famed basketball skills, Sahoko was initially attracted to her for the social status she could provide. But when Aoi abruptly quit the team, Sahoko's emotions were stirred by an unexpected kiss. It became apparent that Aoi needed genuine emotional support, beyond the superficiality of their initial bond. Sahoko realizes the significance of being a true friend, and perhaps even more than that.
Usahara Kunio is a handsome copywriter at an ad agency with a bright future ahead of him. But he has a terrible secret: he is afraid of women. Whenever a woman makes a move on him, he can only see an apex predator. Weddings, restaurants, and even work aren’t safe. Unfortunately, he is working on a new ad campaign for a dating app. He needs to get more familiar with the world of sex and romance. It will take all his cunning and wildlife knowledge to not get torn apart. Can he survive? A tale filled with desire both carnivorous and carnal! (Seven Seas Entertainment)
Shuzo Oshimi, a renowned artist in Manga Action, has released a captivating story that intertwines eroticism and pure love. The protagonist, Kouichi Toki, aged 29, unexpectedly reunites with his first love at an Internet cafe. Their reunion is halted, however, when the surrounding city vanishes. Kouichi and his former partner find themselves marooned in a surreal world, accompanied by a varied group of individuals including geeks, gangsters, privileged children, ganguro girls, and salarymen. The strange situation sets the stage for a captivating romance story.
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.
Hitori Bocchi is plagued by severe social anxiety, causing her to struggle with conversation and turn to drastic measures to avoid social situations. She experiences cramping in her legs from overexertion, becomes overly confident when left to her own devices, and even vomits when under extreme stress. As she begins her journey in middle school, her sole friend, Yawara Kai, is attending a different school, leaving Bocchi to navigate new surroundings and make new friends in order to regain Kai's friendship.
Isabella Bird, a bold traveler from Scotland, began her voyage to Japan in 1878. During her trip, she ventured to numerous remote places before finally arriving in Hokkaido to investigate the native Ainu populace. The events in this narrative are factual.
This gorgeous illustration book consists of new illustrations by the staff who participated in the anime, including director Yoshihiro Miyajima and Naoki Takeda, who designed the characters. All credits for the art presented goes on the last pages.
