Every good thing in Naoya Kamitani's life comes with a catch: He managed to get into a prestigious university... missing the fine print that he'll be sacrificed to appease dark beings. When he arrives at the school, he immediately runs into a man with all the answers... who never tells him the whole truth. A rather pretty girl wants him all to herself... as her dinner. He gains the favor of the richest, most influential girl in school... and she's a total sadist. He even finds out he has a daughter... who sets fire to everything when she gets excited. Will Naoya come out on top? It's a long road ahead of him..

From Nevermore Scans: Ayahatori-that is the given name of the family possessing a mysterious power. They have the power to be able to summon and use beings and people from secret ancient writings. During the Ayahatori initiation ceremony, high schooler Kozakura Saaya summons one of the three most beautiful women in the world, Ono no Komachi. However, what appears in front of her is a man with matchless beauty-!?

From Mixini Studios: Kyouichi Miyasako is the star employee at his company. Why does he work so hard? He doesn’t know either. What he does know is that he sorely misses his girlfriend… the one he broke up with in college because he couldn’t put up with her hobbies any further. One day, an ominous black sphere mysteriously appears in the skies and shoots a laser beam in his direction. He doesn’t get hit, of course, but when the smoke clears, guess who he sees?

From Selene Scans: Murakami and Nakabayashi are just policemen trying to do their jobs. When there is a bomb explosion inside Shuei Primary School, they were asked to do their jobs as policemen and check out the lead. It turns out a doctor from a mental institution called in to warn about the explosion immediately before the bomb went off. And so begins their association with the mental patient with no name who they would eventually call "Maki" For some reason, Maki can "speak" with spirits. There are spirits all around us and Maki can communicate with them. These spirits tell Maki about deep dark things... Things that go on when no one else is looking...

Aoi Destruction is a compilation of short stories by Kazurou Inoue (Midori no Hibi and Aikora). The first 3 chapters are dedicated to the title story (Aoi Destruction). Story 2 is 'Rare Bookshop Owner Yakou's Hard-Fighting Chronicles'. Yakou was left to run his father's rare book store and bitterly resents it. Then a super-hot babe walks into his store. She's a "book-detective" and tells him she's taking over the store so Yakou can pursue his family's heritage--the "other job...". Story 3 is 'Full Scratch Eiji,' about a boy who tries to get away from his otaku past. He was a legend among figure makers, "E-Model-san," until a girl rejected him for being too "otaku." Yoshizaka is easily the big man on campus; adoring girls throng about him. Jealous boys chew their livers. Then he stops to help a goofy girl--who is thrilled to meet "E-Model-san"! She could ruin everything; he has to shut her up! Story 4 is 'Otone no Naisho,' a story about a young samurai girl who finds herself the owner of a perverted possessed katana. Not for kids.

From Aerandria Scans: Natsumi Touma is sixteen years old. She began to work part-time at a coffee shop during the summer vacation when she was a first-year student of high school. However, the shop is a dubious place where Natsumi can see those who cannot be seen. Her inspiration gets stronger day by day at this spiritual place. There appears a very handsome savior.

Bekku Nanaki is mirror clairvoyant. She moved to Tokyo from the countryside to escape calamities she sees. There she witnesses an accident on the road caused by a mobile fish vendor who saves her life from being crushed by a billboard from above. The next day, he turns out to be Banjou Kizaki, her classmate and a student held back due to him being involved in incidents and accidents that others attribute to him being unlucky. His eccentric behavior, however, catches her attention which he explains as changing the future... Summary by solitaryCross

A simple, but touching story about the afterlife. Before heading to the path of heaven or hell, a human soul enters an afterworld bar that is situated between the split paths. Follow what happens to him as he steps inside the bar.

Luchiru is a Majin who lives beneath the surface of the earth. He was sent on the surface of the earth as a Spy who will gather information in order to defeat the humans who is living above it. But the problem is "Majin's have a different understanding about Humans, they strongly believe that the Human Race are far more superior than Majin's in every sort of way, but in fact it is the other way around. How would Luchiru survive in the Human World where he has different point of views on the strength of Human that he Strongly believe that just a touch would make him combust and be disintegrated in an instant?!

Ikko's finally home after a long trip at a training temple and everybody is glad to see him. But this sequel has a big twist. Since Jotoku is gone, Sakura is in charge now, and Kazuki has moved in with Ikko and the rest of the girls at the Saienji Temple! Will Ikko ever survive this kind of life? Follow the unnormal life as a monk in this Ecchi, harem comedy manga sequel of the popular Seinen manga from Japan, Amaenaideyo! It'll make you nosebleed and laugh at the same time.

Nagasawa Shiina was just your average 3rd year high schooler when her parents' company went bankrupt. In order to help pay the bills, she sells herself into prostitution. At her first job, a mysterious masked man crashes the party...and it's someone she knows... Akumetsu is the story of Shou, who defends his own view of justice in a vigilante manner while wearing a mask and calling himself Akumetsu.

A collection of short stories: 1. Akuma no Puzzle Kanna’s everyday routine includes being spoiled like a real princess by her childhood friend Ritsu who lives in the same mansion. But one night, when the two of them are walking alone outside, a demon escaping to the world of humans possesses Ritsu! He is completely transformed by the invading demon, puzzling everyone around him and Kanna most of all. 2. Kare to Kanojo to + 1 (Him and Her, Plus One) Sagara Akihito is a successful teacher with a cool image. One day, a girl enters his apartment and tells him she's his daughter. 3. Karigami no Himegimi (Karigami Princess) In a country considered to be God's miniature garden, royal member Princess Leia is defying customs and refuses to be part of the kingdom's annual sacrifice. Her bodyguard Kyle seems to be too intent on keeping her safe. 4. Shichigatsu no Hanayome (July Bride) Kazusa Tsunami walks out of a marriage interview and grabs the first man she sees, a janitor. She tells her father that she has promised herself to the janitor.

Compilations containing many one-shots published by Akira Toriyama that appeared in Shounen Jump between 1978-1997.

Souta Inui is a manager at Megapro talent agency, an agency responsible for turning young, beautiful women into stars. Inui, however, spends his time at the office ogling posters of the idols his agency manages, and has yet to bring in any new talent or take on a single client himself. When told to go to the streets and scout talent, Inui falls and unwittingly grabs ahold of a devil girl's tail, at the same time asking her to join his talent agency. Now bound by contract, the girl has no choice but to abide by his wish, making it her goal the become the number 1 idol in Japan. But who is this girl? Why is Inui the only one that can see her tail? Is she really a demon aged many thousands of years? No matter the reason or history, it's now up to Inui to turn this aggressive devil with a (literally) killer voice into the number 1 idol in Japan.

In reality, an ugly duckling could never become a beautiful swan. However, when a short ugly boy makes a wish to be reborn beautiful, his wish is granted and he becomes a gorgeous young man that all the girls fall for. Will being beautiful be everything that he hoped it would be?

Set in an all boy’s Catholic school, it tells the story of one Kanan Hatori – a stunningly beautiful but damaged boy who spreads his legs for anyone who would have him. Once betrayed by the person he loved, the emotionally damaged Kanan has vowed never to fall in love again. Because of his beauty, many men he has slept with want him to be theirs; but Kanan always seems to be just dancing out of their reach… He is like the ever elusive wind – you want to touch it, want to bottle it, but the moment you close you’re fist around it thinking you have it in the palm of you’re hand, it just slips right through the gaps between you’re fingers… Jake Langley is the school’s corrupt priest. Just as Kanan had been known to sleep around with anybody, so too is Jake. Using his additional post as a Counselor, Jake openly “entertains” students, even in front of Kanan! But unbeknownst to anyone else, Jake is from a race of vampires that feeds on humans – specially the students he seduces, and he has set his eyes on Kanan to be the next victim. How will he fare? Will he finally be able to bottle this elusive wind, or will Kanan slip through his fingers just as he has slipped through everyone else’s? And what of Jake, what are his true intentions for Kanan? Does he really view him as just another goal to be conquered, or is there more to it? Will Kanan comply, or will he stay true to his reputation and forever remain just out of reach… *********** Because of a painful past experience, Kanan can't believe in love again. Yet after meeting with the priest and school Counselor, Jake, he begins to experience the joy he longs for. Even the strong possessiveness of Jake's, that is beyond normal, to Kanan is also a wonderful feeling...

Skyla is a young witch in a world where witches no longer exist. On her way to meet her husband she is picked up by an easily bored old woman and her servant, and a mysterious alchemist. What adventures will Skyla face on her way to Wells??

Four Oneshots compiled into one volume. Kohrogi "Kohrogi" means "cricket" Mitsurugi Kai is a wizard that must pass a test of character. He doubts himself due to his past. His test is to retrieve paper charms by himself. On his way, he meets Kohrogi Orine, a fledging singer who also doubts herself. This oneshot is their journey together to learn about themselves. Noiz dZi:s X-connection2001200

In the not too distant future, mankind battles over O-Parts, relics from an ancient civilization. It takes a special kind of person to unlock the full potential of these remnants from the past, and a unique breed of humans known as O.P.T.s (or O-Parts Tacticians) become a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, O-Parts can be used for good or evil purposes. Jio is a young boy with a tragic past who only trusts one thing in the world: money. Little does he suspect that he is actually a very powerful O.P.T., and inside him sleeps a demon of incredible ferocity. He meets up with a girl named Ruby, and together they decide to embark on a dangerous quest to discover as many O-Parts as they can. Will Jio help Ruby realize her dream of becoming a world famous treasure hunter? More importantly, will Ruby help Jio realize his dream of--world domination?!

Officer Shibata Taketora works in a local koban (a small police office). He may have a child-like face on the outside, but he's more serious than anyone in his pursuit of justice! With his goal being to become a detective, Taketora confronts everyday problems that happen within the town! Various incidents within the street make him chase after and apprehend criminals!

The main character (the blonde ponytailed guy - yeah, guy) is Aramiya Satoshi, who main ability is shapeshifting into any animal ...though at a few points he has plants growing out of him, so my guess is he can shapeshift into any living thing (including an elephant and a lion) I'm not sure if he was naturally born that way or if he was a biological experiment. Anyway, he's a pretty easygoing guy who just wants to be left alone to enjoy his solitary life in the middle of a junkyard, but apparently some army or another is always after him because of his ability, though he is able to fight off entire tank battalions before breakfast. (Source: Mangahelpers)

From Viz: Phoenix is made up 12 complex stories linked by the presence of the mythical bird, an immortal guardian of the universal life force. Read in order, the separate stories jump across time, alternating between a distant future and a distant past, converging on the present, with characters from one story being reincarnated in another. The 12 stories--over 3000 pages. Dawn: The first volume, originally serialized in 1967. This story takes place in 240-270 AD, in the era of Queen Himiko of the Yamataikoku. Using her army, led by feudal general Sarutahiko, to invade Japan, she seeks the Phoenix and eternal youth.

From Tokyopop: After Mahiru has a haunting recurring dream, she meets the Lunar Race, which consists of the vampire Nozomu, the werewolf Akira, the fox Misoka, and the tengu Mitsuru. They need her help to recover the 'Teardrops of the Moon,' the recently-pilfered source of their power. As the battles to recover the teardrops rage on, Mahiru tries to open up the dark, human-hating tengu Mitsuru, and form a bridge between humans and the Lunar Race.

Centuries ago in an epic battle, King Phelios defeated the Vampire-King Duzell. Using a powerful spell Phelios destroyed Duzell but he perished as a sacrifice for using such a strong spell. As both laid dying, Duzell swore that he would be reincarnated to find Phelios' reincarnation and when he did he would drain Phelios' blood, rip his body limb from limb and laugh while his soul writhes, damned for eternity to a lake of fire. A century later, Duzell is reborn as a wildcat called a kyawl. Unfortunately, he can't find the reincarnation of the now Saint Phelios. Luckily, he is adopted by his nemesis' great-granddaughter, the 15-year-old princess Ishtar, through whom Duzell may be able to find the reincarnation of Phelios. The fate of the ages is reborn, and the vampire game begins.