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Traveling in-between the world of the living and the twilight world of the dead, Akamushi, the shaman, priest, demon-hunter, or specifically, the Red Spider Exorcist, is one that’ll never refuse a request for help from lost souls falling prey to evil spirits and demons of the underworld. With the strength and regeneration powers of a giant spider, and the ability to command his swarm of arachnids to his will, he combats the malevolent supernatural and is a force to be reckoned with. When career woman Megumi is suddenly pursued and attacked by the unholy demons of the afterlife, she seeks the help from the phlegmatic shaman to eradicate the infestation of unholy beasts seeking to take her soul and turn her into a vindictive minion. But as it seems, these demons are more than persistent—everywhere Megumi tries to hide, they follow. With Megumi’s cry for help, is this more than what Akamushi can handle—as he too collapses to the will of their malicious powers? But why are these creatures of twilight after her? What does she know, or doesn’t know, that’ll unravel the truths about her true self and everyone around her? And what of Akamushi—can he use his unique shamanic spider-like powers to cast out and purify himself from the demon scourge?
Once upon a time, there existed a deity of radiance and a deity of obscurity. The worshippers of the deity of radiance were blessed with contentment and prosperity, whereas the deity of obscurity would engage in deceptive acts and deprive people of their happiness. Legend has it that the deity of radiance eventually decided to penalize the deity of obscurity by transforming him into a monstrous creature. Outraged by this punishment, the deity of obscurity employed it as a curse to afflict others with suffering. As punishment for his misdeeds, he was banished to the Outside realm, where he and his monstrous progeny were condemned to remain forevermore. The denizens of the Inside were prohibited from making contact with anyone from the Outside on the risk of being cursed with ghastly appearances. A young Insider girl named Shiva was discovered by an Outsider whom she later addressed as Sensei. Despite the prohibition on physical contact, Sensei did what he could to take care of Shiva, and they were able to lead a fairly content existence together. Regrettably, Shiva found herself in jeopardy not just from the Outsiders, but from her own people as well.
The manga series is famous for its immense popularity in depicting the story of a young youkai's endeavors to create peace and harmony between the human and spirit realms.
Shinya is lacking in academic prowess, sports ability, bravery, and overall seems to be a failure. However, his fate takes a turn when he meets Haruna, a girl with the power to transform his life. According to her, Shinya is the chosen Messiah, the one tasked with saving her world while she acts as his protector. But is this true? Could Shinya's previous shortcomings be leading him towards this significant calling? And if he is indeed the Messiah, can he even save himself, let alone an entire world? Additionally, included in this series are two one-shot stories: Night Keeper in volume 4 and Exorcist in volume 6.
Megumin and Yunyun, two outstanding trainees from the Crimson Magic Clan, are still pursuing their studies. Although Yunyun is focused on gaining a thorough understanding of advanced magic, Megumin has chosen to refine her expertise in the spectacular realm of explosion magic. Despite being warned of its limitations, Megumin remains steadfast in her determination to perfect the art of explosion magic, believing it to be essential in achieving wizardry's highest level and obtaining an exceptional physique. Her resolve is unwavering.
From a young age, Princess Sakura was told never to gaze at the moon but never provided a reason. Now at 14 years of age, she dreads her marriage to her betrothed, Prince Oura, a man with whom she has only ever communicated through letters. With no family any longer to speak of, she lives as an outcast in a village as she awaits the day of her wedding. When the prince's emissary, Aoba, comes to take Sakura to the palace, the rebellious princess decides to run away to avoid the marriage. In her attempt to escape, she accidentally lays eyes on the full moon, and a demon appears to attack her. After being saved by Aoba, Sakura is told that she is the granddaughter of Princess Kaguya and also an immortal youko—exactly like the demon that descended from the sky. Equipped with the legendary Chizakura blade, Sakura is now tasked with defeating the youko that threaten to hurt the people closest to her. Her mission is tied to her Soul Symbol—a single kanji character that indicates a person's true nature at birth. Sakura's Soul Symbol represents "destroy," an ominous yet mysterious sign that is more than meets the eye. Burdened with the choice to determine where her allegiances lie, Sakura confronts her destiny and a world plagued by the schism between youko and mankind. Included one-shots: Volume 5: Shiro Bara Gakuen Vampire Rose (White Rose Academy Vampire Rose) Volume 6: Tenshi no Kinka Maple Rose (The Angelic Coin of Maple Rose) Volume 8: I.O.N
Roxy leads a solitary existence within her tribe, isolated by the absence of the telepathic powers that all others possess. She lives in silence, unable to hear the words spoken by others. However, her life takes a significant turn when she saves the life of a wandering witch. This heroic act provides Roxy with an incomparable prospect: the chance to become a magician's apprentice, allowing her to depart from her unfamiliar homeland!
Located in the far north lies Hell's Gate, once an entry point for the Demon Lord to invade the human realm. Thanks to the legendary hero Shion Bladearts, who with the help of his companions defeated the demonic threat and sealed off the Gate using Excalibur. However, recently the seal has weakened, paving the way for new attacks by the demons. Touka Scott, a selfish and perverted farmer, is concerned about the safety of his village and has thus dug traps to ward off the demonic menace. Shion, on the other hand, is determined to reseal Hell's Gate and save humanity. Nevertheless, he falls into one of Touka's traps and dies. Fortunately, the necromancer, Anri Haynesworth, who has a knack for dealing with the dead, resurrects Shion by restoring his soul in Touka's decomposing body. To save the world, they embark on the journey, accompaniedby Touka's childhood friend, Yuna Yunis, despite being the most unlikely party.
The cursed existence of Pandora's Box resulted in the unleashing of evil through a woman's curiosity, which nearly engulfed the world in darkness. Although humanity managed to seal Maou Kestra back, it came with immense sacrifices. Despite their lord being locked away in the deserted capital of the North, Hameln, the demons remained a formidable force that grew stronger with time. After fifteen years since the fateful battle, the story introduces Hamel, a self-centered travelling minstrel, who is willing to cook his guardian crow, Oboe, to avoid hunger. The Violinist of Hameln's world revolves around music and absurd chaos. Hamel shoots down his rivals and turns pigeons into dinner with his enormous violin. With such a hero, the question remains on how the world will be saved from Maou Kestra's wrath?
Fried and his pupil, Lyle, face off against the demon lord in a fierce battle. After a grueling fight, Fried emerges victorious and proclaims his intention to bring an end to the war. However, as he moves to deliver the final blow, Lyle betrays him with a surprise attack from behind. Despite the fatal strike, Fried awakens to find himself beside a demon girl who inexplicably refers to him as the demon lord. He soon learns that he has been reborn as the leader of the demon race and must now defend his people while battling against his former allies.
Following the 1986 Rokkenjima Mass Murder Incident, Ange Ushiromiya is the last surviving member of her family. Bearing immense guilt for being unable to accompany her parents and older brother Battler to the island, Ange has been desperate to know the truth behind the grim events. However, 12 years later, further hardships torment the grieving girl—isolating her from the world she once loved. On the brink of giving up, Ange is visited by Frederica Bernkastel, the Witch of Miracles. As a spectator of Beatrice's games, Bernkastel offers Ange a chance to not only learn what occurred on Rokkenjima, but also exact revenge on the person who murdered her family. Despite the possibility that her wish will go unfulfilled, Ange accepts the deal and inherits the name of the Golden Witch, allowing her to travel back in time to assist Battler. This new, spirited alliance provides Battler the conviction to fervently proceed in his uphill battle as the game board continues to transform in unexpected ways.
