Ryouko dominates as the top fighter at Daimon High, a school where martial arts are an integral part of the curriculum and official duels are used to resolve disputes. Her constant battles to maintain her rank make every competition a high-stakes "Finals" match.
Maebara Keiichi enjoys his days in school, playing games with his local friends, after moving to the peaceful town of Hinamizawa. However, the tranquil environment turns out to be a facade when Keiichi discovers news of a murder that occurred in the town. From that point on, Keiichi's life takes a gruesome turn as he realizes his close friends may not be who they seem to be. The story, based on the amateur mystery game by 7th Expansion, is told through various scenarios. Tsumihoroboshi is the sixth manga in a series that explores different scenarios in the Higurashi games, and the second one that attempts to answer past puzzling questions. Focusing on Ryuuguu Rena's sudden distrust of her friends, the story answers some lingering questions revolving around Furude Rika's mysterious death.
In the summer of 1983, Keiichi Maebara and his family leave the noisy city for the tranquil town of Hinamizawa. There, he befriends Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Rena Ryuuguu, and Mion Sonozaki, who become his loyal group of friends. As they spend their days enjoying carefree fun, Keiichi gradually realizes that things in Hinamizawa are not what they seem. While attending the Cotton Drifting Festival, Keiichi discovers that the town has been plagued by murders and disappearances in the aftermath of the celebration. The locals attribute it to the "Oyashiro's Curse," which claims that anyone who angers the town's patron god will be cursed with death or disappearance. Initially, Keiichi dismisses it as a scary myth aimed at disciplining naughty children. However, when his friends refuse to speak about the strange occurrences in the village and a murder and disappearance happen after the festival, Keiichi starts to suspect his new friends' involvement in the gruesome events. He fears he may be the next victim of the mysterious vindictive force.
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Hiyori, the successor to Shobon, takes readers on a journey through the Neighbor's Club's escapades in a series of oneshots. Despite their unique personalities and quirks, the club members have formed a close-knit bond, spending their time together in a variety of ways. These antics range from laughter and tears to inside jokes, arguments, and planning non-events. Although they do not consider themselves friends, the club's dynamics are viewed differently by outsiders. Regardless, the group continues to support each other through both momentous and mundane occasions, from selecting Halloween costumes and participating in traditional New Year's festivities to aiding one another in job-hunting and recruiting new members. With their unpredictable nature, there may even be a few duels in store, making for an unexpected and exciting ride.
Living in a western-style house all by herself, Nobara is a high school girl with a peculiar ability - the power to see things beyond the perception of others. Recently, a blonde lad caught her attention who appeared mysteriously right before her eyes, but only she possesses the vision to do so.
Ever since a lifesaving blood transfusion, Haruka Kuze has been indebted to Maruna Rinjou. The only problem: How do you show your gratitude to someone who barely gives you the time of day? So when he finds out she's actually a witch, Haruka swears he'll do whatever it takes to help her graduate from magic school-even if it means cross-dressing as a girl! But does Maruna really hate him, or is there another reason she gets so flustered when he's around?
The ultimate goal of the Kiseichuu, an alien race, is to wipe out humanity. They do so by consuming the H-Energy, the very passion that fuels human reproduction. Retto Enjou is recruited to join a team of elite and attractive superheroes tasked with saving Earth. Living with the four gorgeous women of the HXEROS team, Retto becomes embroiled in a world of erotic intrigue, with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance. This clash between extraterrestrials and eroticism will determine humanity's fate. One-shot included: Volume 3's "Haikei, Hannibal" (Dear Sir Hannibal)
Accompany Lord Arc Nargala and his steadfast female comrades as they embark on an exhilarating expedition through an undiscovered domain in World's End Harem: Fantasia. Led by their new mentor, the enigmatic dark elf, Lati, they confront innumerable obstacles in their quest for contentment in this unknown land. Can Arc proficiently handle the power of Macht? Furthermore, is Lati's provocative attire appropriate for her role as an instructor?
Chrono Alcon, a young demon, left his humble town and enrolled in a prestigious educational institution affiliated with the Demon King's Castle. He hoped to hide his rural background and remain unnoticed. However, his outstanding performance in the first exam caught the attention of his beautiful classmates and even the Demon King. Chrono realized that his dream of a peaceful campus life might be shattered in the underground chambers... along with his safety!
After breaking the chains of fate and achieving the ultimate world, Rika Furude and her comrades can finally enjoy ordinary lives in Hinamizawa's mountain village. Rika believes her hardships and heartaches are over until she is involved in an accident that proves her wrong. Upon waking up, Rika realizes she's in a different world than the one she knows. This new reality contrasts her original world, with her once loyal friend Satoko Houjou becoming cold towards her, her longtime friend Keiichi Maebara never moving to Hinamizawa, and her parents still alive. Though this world may not be perfect, it still appeals to Rika, leaving her with a tough decision: stay in this new world or return to the world that she struggled to improve.
Once revered as the shining superstar of Seiran Academy, Ayaka Shiramine's beauty, kindness, and dedication were renowned. However, when Yurine Kurosawa arrives on the scene, everything changes. This remote and solitary overachiever poses a danger to Ayaka's good name. While initially harboring some resentment towards Yurine, Ayaka's genuine warmth opens the door for her rival to form new relationships. However, as the two start to feel romantic attraction for each other, their bond grows increasingly enigmatic. Ano Ko ni Kiss to Shirayuri wo is a heartfelt tale of two girls striving for perfection who, amid the tumult of adolescence, discover comfort and fondness in each other's presence.