It all started with the sound of an insect...out of the blue they became feral. Women infected with this sound became known as the "crazies" who infect other women and attack men exclusively. The resulting chaos devastated Japans populations as 70 percent perished, forcing the international community to cut off Japan from the rest of the world.

The stories are situated to a research laboratory where the people who are alive and not infected by the disease try to survive while an overwhelming amount of zombies roam around the research facility making it impossible to escape (from ANN). Includes: 1) Yours, Even After Death 「� �後も君のもの」 by USUI Ryu 2) That Man, Dating a Mortal 「その男、� �に損ないにつき。」by CHIHAYA Hino 3) Bottom of The Pitch Black Darkness 「真っ暗闇の底の底」 by HOHAGI Aki 4) Dead Dead Love Alive 「デッドデッドオアアライブ」by KIMURA Hidesato 5) The Man who Died Twice「二度� �ん�� 男」 by Kashio 6) The Last Human 「最後の人間」by KATOH Muw 7) The Two of Us & Clear Weather「ふたりぼっち日和」 by MACHINO Suteinu 8) Zombie Cycle 「ゾンビサイクル」by Homerun Ken

Struggling manga author Satoru Fujinuma is beset by his fear to express himself. However, he has a supernatural talent of "noticing things" that forces him to help people.

…“She” is not the only one. A young girl, who suffered from a severe case of identity disorder, was abandoned by her parents and came to live together with her attending physician. Despite their peculiar relationship, the two were leading a quiet and comfortable life, until...

The genius robotics professor, Dr. Komyoji has created Jiro (who has the ability to transform into Kikaider) – a humanoid robot tasked with the protection of Dr. Komyoji’s son, Masaru, and daughter, Mitsuko. Gifted with a conscience circuit, which has the power to simulate real emotions that helps to distinguish between “right and wrong”, Jiro must protect Mitsuko and Masaru from the evil Dr. Gil who wants Jiro to join his army and aid in his goal of world domination.

Some live in the deep darkness behind your eyelids. Some eat silence. Some thoughtlessly kill. Some simply drive men mad. Shortly after life emerged from the primordial ooze, these strange creatures, called "mushi", came into being. Ginko, a wanderer with a sardonic smile, is a "mushishi" one who has the knowledge and the skill, to help people get rid of their various mushi related problems.

300 years ago, a powerful warlord rebelled against the Heavenly Emperor. After killing the Emperor, the warlord crowned himself as the new Emperor, starting a cruel reign. But there is a prophecy: Six Stars will one day assemble and overthrow his tyrannical rule ... Now, the ruler of the Yasha Clan has found Ashura, the last of the Ashura Clan, and together they set out to find the Six Stars and fulfill the prophecy.

From Blast Books: This graphic novel by one of Japan's most accomplished artists tells the unsettling saga of twin sisters born on a dark and stormy night in Tokyo: one normal, and one a demon baby with a taste for blood--a Hell Baby. Tossed into a garbage dump in a plastic bag, Hell Baby dies, but is brought back to life by an unworldly bolt of lightning. Hell Baby develops hard-earned hunting techniques to survive life among the wild animals who roam the dump. After struggling along for seven years, she seeks revenge for her fate and returns to the city, where she applies her hunting skills for survival--this time against the good citizens of Tokyo. Replete with Hino's trademark black humor and unflinching imagery, HELL BABY is a classic horror tour de force.

Spore virus has been affecting millions of people. This is a short 8-episode story of two different people whose close companions are infected by the spore virus.

Stories that will fill the gaps of your mind. Gap, a supernatural series of events that hit unfortunate victims.

From ShoujoMagic: This tale of forbidden fruit is ripe with angst and taboo. Nineteen year old college girl Kasumi is traveling in Italy after a painful breakup. In Rome, she meets a handsome Japanese man and, knowing nothing about him, not even his name, she has a one-night stand with him. There should have been no chance of them meeting again, but when Kasumi gets back to Japan, she learns that fate has played a cruel trick! The man she slept with was Yoshiki...her younger brother!! And that's only the start of it...

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The human race is becoming more and more dependent on increasingly complex technology and machines; machines that inevitably break down. According to those lucky people who work at ATMT, the best job in the world is to be one of those special people who exists between the human world and the cyber world as "therapists", inserting their consciences into the broken machines via a proprietary interface to conduct the repairs. Such a job is not without immense risk and can result in a person being trapped in the device as an annoying, pitiful bug. Amongst the therapists, there exists a chosen few who have additional power and capabilities and who face the greatest risks and dangers - the Automata.

Slice of life with a young couple, Inoue Meiko and Taneda Shigeo, and how everyday occurrences affect their lives. Meiko begins contemplating whether freedom without purpose is really the same thing as boredom. This is a retelling of a very common real life situation, perhaps enjoyable for an older fanbase. Art is different, there are no anime-esque deformations here. Nominated in 2009 for the Eisner Award Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Japan. Nominated for the 2009 Harvey Award for Best American Edition of Foreign Material.

From The Waffle House: Hey, do you know about Hell's Hotline? There is a legend among the youths, saying that when you access that at midnight, and write down the name of the person you hate, the Hell Girl will appear and assuage your grudge. But this rumour seems to be true

Soga Shiina's interpretation of Sound Horizon's 7th Story CD Märchen. Will the promise made by the boy and the girl in days of the past come true? The curtain for the revenge tragedy at dusk is lifted.

In the year 2031 A.D., Earth has become ravaged by the attack of insect-like aliens called the “Blue”. In an effort to escape their destruction, humanity abandons the planet and now resides in an orbiting space station called “Second Earth”. After being diagnosed with an unknown disease, Kaido Yuji was put to cryogenic sleep on Earth until a cure was found. But he’s given the rudest awakening of his life when Armour Shrike pilot Marlene Angel comes to pick him up, and Yuji witnesses in horror as her unit is wiped out by the Blue. Now Yuji must survive against the harsh new rules of this apocalyptic world -- and find out the true nature of his strange disease.

Hikari is a new shinigami (god of death) at Yomi Castle and is doing her best every day to get used to her onerous duties. Her duties are to manage and fulfill the destinies of humans. The only thing that keeps her going is the kindness of her superior, Commander Ryouma. The akashic records that list human destinies are stored under tight security in the castle. But, when a disastrous event happens among the shinigami, everything changes...

Futaba, a boy that has grown up in an overprotected family, suddenly finds himself on the other side of the world, where he meets Kiara, the Amaranthine. They journey to find Kiara's true master, and along the way they meet a curious cast of characters, including the wizard Belbel and the prince Virid.

A collection of four short stories: • Inoribana A puppy makes a bargain with a demon to become human so she can thank her savior. • Souai Metaphysica (Mutual Love Metaphysica) Two people divided by social class meet in the same place once a year for a secret rendezvous. • Shirohana Melancholy • Kokoro Ongaku

In a world with floating cities know as Eden, a young boy named Jorrne attempts to return to Eden to be reunited with his mother. Born with the destiny of bearing god-killing powers, he is the object of Eden's attention--both as something to study, and something to destroy. Aided by a young magic-wielding girl named Elisiss, her sister Enefeaa, and a swordsman sent from Eden, Jorrne travels to find his way home and to discover the truth behind his power.

Kitajima Maya loves acting with a passion. But the odds seem stacked against her--she's working as a delivery girl at a noodle shop and bogged down with school... Still, nothing could stop her love for drama... Will she ever get the chance to pursue her dreams?

[From Anime News Network]: In Shinjuku Kabuki-Cho, the biggest sin town in Japan, there are two crazy guys. Ichi is a coward and a wimp, but once he breaks into tears, he turns into a human weapon. With great martial arts skill and a blade hidden in his boots, he butchers a bunch of enemies into mincemeat in the blink of an eye. His arch enemy is Kakihara, a yakuza boss who's tired of everything, including himself. Only when he pierces, cuts, and burns his own and other people's bodies does he feel that he is alive. Warning: Very graphic content.

Eyden L. Schutzer always had a passion for art. He enjoyed his peaceful life as an art school student in a town filled with life and beauty. But everything changed when the Sky Golems--mythological creatures of destruction--appeared without warning. The Sky Golems unleashed a storm of thunderbolts and destroyed the town, along with Eyden's days of peace. One year passes; Eyden is now suffering from depression after witnessing the fragility of the world. Desperate to rekindle his passion for art, he wanders around a town's landscapes and finds Dakini, a mute girl who carries a wooden sword around her waist. Eyden's meeting with Dakini will change his life forever. Author's site: https://note.mu/hi6sho/m/m3baae97538ef