An encounter between a kitsune who runs an udon stall and a man who sells tofu. When the man compliments the deliciousness of the udon, the stall owner is so ecstatic that the tail he was hiding pops out in "The Kitsune's Udon." Additionally, there are four other illustrated tales with tengu, dragons and the likeーtales of relationships between ayakashi and humans.
\"Granma didn\'t tell\' em like that...\" Everyone has a favorite hero from their fairy tales, but who\'s the strongest of them all!? This is a tale of death and rebirth. In order to accomplish their dream, hopes, wishes, revenge and salvation, the heroes of classic fairy tales will engage in a duel to death! The warriors are resurrected and summoned to the Nightmare Coliseum by a mysterious monster who calls himself \"Grimm P.\" and he promises the ultimate prize \"You can resurrect anyone you want and live happily ever after\" This tournament is filled with bloody carnage, if you want to win, you better toss common sense out of the way because it is not needed. This is a dark fantasy battle action manga where bizarre characters from fairy tales come to life. Legends like Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Pinocchio, and Beauty and the Beast engage in surrealistic killing matches. Right of the bat, we have Son Goku versus Momotaro! 32 characters will engage in sudden transformations, bloody battles, and tragic stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Sure grandma didn\'t tell \'em like that!!
The manga starts off with a very odd killing. Then, it jumps to a few days later where Yousuke ends up breaking a small shrine. It later gives him the guardian Suzaku - just in time too, for he must face the murderer that opened the manga.
From Anime Waves: Rena Misaki was a normal girl in high school in the small town of Otogi. But lately she is being tormented by Kegari Chota (little hamster like imps that cause greatly increased sexual desire). They had been banished from the village long ago by a priest. But somehow they have returned and have taken an interest in Rena. And if that wasn't enough trouble, they are starting to spread. Rena has to find away to get rid of them and have a normal life, before she ends up sleeping with all the guys around her.
In order to obtain the "ending" that will make all their wishes come true, the songwriters decide to fight with the power of their music.What awaits them is either hope or――。
From Manga-Koekje: Goro Mutsumi had a bad past of having pets and full of bad luck with women, jobs, and everything else, he finds 12 beautiful guardian angels in his home to protect him and help him with his troubles.
Yamada Tarou is living a regular life, until the death of the father he never sees catapults him into the role of the 13th King of the holy Phantasma kingdom. Now that he's king, Tarou has become the target of assassins, and all he has on his side is a mistress, Princess Kaguya, whose goal is to make Tarou a worthy king.
The time is 972 A.D. in Kyoto, the capital of ancient Japan. Kyoto is becoming a corrupt and run-down city; selfish samurai and onmyoji, who care only about gaining political power are everywhere. To make matters worse the city is suffering from famine and widespread disease. Unable to ignore the condition of the city any longer, the Imperial Court decides to send Minamoto no Raiko, a famous samurai well-known for his archery skills, to recover a legendary gem, the Magatama, said to hold mysterious power to save the world. However Raiko also falls ill to disease. Instead his youngest sister, Hikaru, decides secretely to make the journey in his place. Hikaru meets many people, and has many adventures while on her trip for the legendary gem. Serves as a prequel to the anime. -- Tokyopop
From Intercross: The moment that Rio opens a book that she found by chance, she gets sucked into another world. There she meets a guy that she sees in her dream every night. His name is Tsukishiro. He's a magician who controls the story world, and his mission is to take a "princess" from the outside world there. He asks Rio to be act as the princess and complete the tale "Cinderella", however.. Story 2: Burning heat on my lips: Naruse Momo is a girl who always tries her best at studying, even though of having a weak body. Hazuki, the number one flirt in school, is always teasing her, making her body heat up uncontrollably. And because of that, her grades dropped! What will she do now? Story 3: In love with the wolf : One day, Enamoto Aria bumped into a cool, but scary guy. His awesome princely looks made her melt instantly; she fell in love at first sight...
[From Aerandria Scans] Otogibanashi no Fude: At a far away village, there’s a sacred tree where the Water God dwells. It’s Sasara Yuukei’s task to trace the fading letters of the contract between the Water God and the people of the village. One day, while carrying out his task, he suddenly met the Water God herself! And gradually, he found out that what he’s been doing every day is actually… Vahlia no Hanamuko: Vahlia is betrothed to Jiru, the eldest son of the Calsed, but he's been missing for 5 years. It was then decided that a month before her supposed wedding with Jiru that she would marry the second son Lucel instead because Jiru did not return. Lucel and Vahlia have been friends all their lives, so when Vahlia decides to track Jiru down, Lucel won't let her go by herself. Ryuu no Moriuta: Kita is the Dragon Child, a boy born to protect the country by becoming a Heavenly Dragon. Shuen is the priestess who is to perform the rite once he reaches maturity. They cannot be together, a dragon and a human, but if Shuen calls, will Kita answer? Ginsekai no Shoumei: Alza finds a young woman unconscious in the snow near his residence and reluctantly takes her in, saving her life. Rhea is one of the "magical kin", able to do anything with magic, but Alza hates magic! Why does he hate magic, and what will happen when Rhea finally returns to the City of Light?
Toru comes out at his new employee welcome party by declaring that he's into men. It isn't long before rumors start to go around the office that he's just out looking for guys to hook up with. Toru's transferred to the department run by the stern-faced and intimidating Shinichiro and they start to work alone together. This is how Toru's terrifying new life in Tokyo starts. But, there's a reason why he left his old home behind to come to the big city..
Oka, the manager of a ramen restaurant in Sapporo, has been in a friends-with-benefits relationship with his high school classmate, Akemi, ever since graduation. As much as they seem to have mutual feelings for one another, Oka is still hung up on the memory of his unrealized first love back in high school, while Akemi, shunned as the son of a yakuza family, has resolved to live his life in solitude.But just as Oka is trying to convince himself to finally let Akemi go and end their relationship, someone connected to his fleeting first love appears...
From Transcendence Once upon a time in Arabia, there was a young prince named Alexander. A group of female thieves (Roses of the Desert) planned to raid his palace for gold, but in order to collect information, the girls decided to disguise into exotic female dancers. The youngest, Sheba, had the Muses' voice and immediately caught the prince's attention. However, the prince cannot love her because she is a poor orphan girl. Even worse, the girl was captured during the raid and the prince must execute her in public according to the law. But before that... he called her to his bedchamber... o_o Also contains another short story called Megamisama no Shippo.
From Wingtip Cafe: Suzu, an ordinary girl who possess extra-ordinary power to summon demons, was left with a flute, the only keepsake of her disappearing ‘Father’. In the flute, dwelt the guardian spirit who responds to her plea in danger.
The sequel takes place a few months after the end of the first series. Shinkurou and Suzu have gotten married and settled down as vassals in the employ of the governing family of Ima. Just when they've gotten used to the rhythm of their new, peaceful life, orders come from an influential government official that Shinkurou and Suzu must travel to the capital to meet with him. Along the way, they are beset by robbers and demons, and find they are being followed by a mysterious mononoke in the shape of a little boy?! The two must reunite with old friends, and make some new ones, in order to do battle with the supernatural forces that continue to plague them!
By Backlash67: Series of short stories focused around a host club called Fairy Tale Land that provides a variety of services to its guests. These services include (anything from sex to extreme S&M). The hosts are named after characters from popular folklore. Chapter 1: The Romeo from the Fairy Tale Land Focuses on the host that goes by the name Kaguya and his client Reiji Matsuyama. Chapter 2: Snow White
16 years ago a giant earthquake caused what was called "the great immersion" which submerged most of the continent, and since then people started to coexist with the ocean... (Source: MU)
In the Meiji era, an Englishman is fascinated with Japan, and with a certain sideshow performer in particular...
