Drama
Outlanders
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. In the midst of a violent invasion of Earth by unknown alien forces, photojournalist Wakatsuki Tetsuya comes across a scantily-clad alien woman, cutting a swath of death through the Terran ranks with her sword. After a chaotic struggle, Tetsuya is knocked unconscious, only to awaken aboard her starship. To his surprise, she turns out to be Kahm, the invaders' princess - and she has picked Tetsuya for a starring role in her upcoming wedding. As the groom....
Binetsu Shoujo
2011-01-14
A story about a girl named Rina who has weak health and fell for the guy she always saw in the train station. But life always goes the wrong way since she met and falls for another guy who's named Hiro. Is she going to confess to Hiro? Will Hiro like Rina too? What if her frailty stops her from being together with Hiro?
O/A
2011-01-27
Horiuchi Yutaka-san is a popular idol, who isn't as glamorous and happy as her fans may think. Naturally, her next steps include a radio show, but one she isn't all too keen on doing. Although she tries her best to keep up her image, things quickly turn problematic. As she soon finds out, her voice is not hers alone.
Octave
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. "Ever since I was a little girl, I've been infatuated with the 'other side'; the world of splendor. Yes, I wanted to become one of those glittering stars. And so, my dream has come true. But now... All I want is to be beloved by someone."
Hakushaku Reijou
2014-02-04
From Friendship ScanlationsCorinne is a lively girl who lives in a poor orphanage in the romantic France at the end of 19th century. Her neighbor is a wealthy nobleman named Richard, who unfortunately has lost his sight at a young age. Corinne's kindness has brought warmth to Richard's frozen heart, and he fell in love with her even though he does not know her appearance. However, Richard's friend Alain, who is also a nobleman, also fell in love with Corinne. He is determined to win her heart at any cost, including pressuring her and lying to her.One day, Corinne received a message telling her that her family is still alive and that they are aristocrats in Paris! It is an opportunity of a life time! Unfortunately, Corinne met an impoverished thief named Anna during her trip, and Anna was very jealous of Corinne's good fortunes. Fate has it that their ship sank in a storm, and Anna decided to impersonate Corinne to live a life of comfort. However, Corinne was rescued, but she can't remember anything at all! Alain found out about this, and lied to her her that he is her fiance! Will Corinne meet Richard again, or will she choose Alain despite his lies?Â
Love at First Sight Season 2
2011-01-24
From JanimeS:Kang Han-Se and Ban Ha-Da have known each other ever since childhood. They are close enough to sleep in the same room together at their current age."Three men for you," Kang Han-Se's mother tells Ban Ha-Da, on the day of graduation. As soon as Ban Ha-Da's life as a high-school student starts, her love life begins as well.
Sukedachi 9
2014-12-15
From MangaHelpers:As Japan's population grows older and smaller, and murder rates sky rocket, the Japanese government began to implement stricter laws against the worst criminals. With even the death penalty lacking the deterring force to stop the most violent criminals, Japan brought back to life a law from the 19th century: the "Revenge" law. This law will now allow victims and their related parties to employ a government special forces agency to capture the murderer and reenact the exact same methods with which the victim died onto the murderer.Yamagishi Yuji is the 7th member of the Special Forces "Sukedachi-nin." Each of the members of this special forces have been chosen to enforce the Revenge law because they too have been a victim of past crimes. [DrCoke]
Kyou No Kira-kun
2012-04-18
From Chibi Manga:In 360 days, there were bright days and disappointment while I was staring at you. Though they were neighbors, Nino and Kira had never talked to each other...But when Nino found out about Kira's secret, her life changes and everyday became more interesting!!Their link will lead them to a love close to the paradise.
Hitsuji No Namida
2011-01-14
High school student Hasumi Kei has only one goal in life--that is to visit her classmate Kanzaki Kyosuke's apartment! Seeing how the two do not know each other, Kyosuke refuses to allow her to be anywhere near his apartment... But Kei is relentless, dema
Tiger & Bunny (sakakibara Mizuki)
2011-11-25
The city of Sternbild is home to many people of different races, backgrounds, and those who are called Next. Next are people who possess special powers. They are the superheroes who protect peace within the city.The story mainly focuses on veteran hero Kotetsu T. Kaburagi (aka Wild Tiger), who is assigned a new partner -- a young man named Barnaby Brooks Jr. Barnaby and Kotetsu usually have trouble working together as they have conflicting opinions on how a superhero should act. Kotetsu is determined do what's best for the people, while Barnaby took up superheroing in the hope of one day discovering his parents' murderer.
Heroine Shikkaku
2011-07-21
This could be any girl. Imagine being a heroine of a love story. Hatori also believed that one day she would get married to her childhood friend, Rita. But that's not how the world works! This is a hilarious comedy that honestly paints a painful unrequited love story of this young girl!
Chousuinou Kei
2013-05-13
The plot follows Kei Kazaoka a high school sophomore who has an "ultra" computer embedded in his brain. He uses his increased intelligence to help the police with weird and mystery cases, that go beyond the normal bounds of reasoning. Most of these cases are related to the supernatural and magical. Source: PharaoDopazo
Lucid Dream
2015-02-14
Yi Raeeum, a boy who is always conscious in dreams. A spectacle in a dream... a street in a dream... a life and death drama where the secrets of dreams and a fate following a young time intertwine.Editor's note: Stretching open clasped hands and waking from the night of a dream, the author Masa Rabbit creates an interesting imaginative story.
Sugar Addiction
2011-01-27
Plot: As part of her grandmother's scheme, twenty-year-old Jae-Gyu is sent from her secluded country village to the big city. Completely out of her element and out of money, Jae-Gyu manages to get into trouble as soon as she gets off the bus. She expected the move would be rough, but she never thought she'd meet the last person she ever wanted to see again — Hee-Do, a boy from grade school whom she bullied mercilessly. Even though he's a big-time rock star now, he still remembers his childhood tormentor. Is he out for revenge? Or is it something quite different...?
Oedo Wa Nemuranai
2011-01-27
Plot: In Edo (ancient Japan), an oiran (high-class courtesan) joined a robber gang that stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Together, they battled against the enemy who used �Eleki' (electric gadgetry and dolls) as weapons.
Show Princess
2011-01-14
Summary from Sherbet Lemon:Yi Summer and Loshii are orphans, both having met each other at their adoptive parents’ home. Because of the shadows remaining from their childhood, they are both shrouded in the midst of wariness. However, when Yi Summer and her brother meet an embarrassing situation during a singing competition, Loshii helps them out, and the iciness that separates both of them gradually melts. Seeing what has happened, as well as in an attempt to break both of them up, Ozen, who deeply loves Yi Summer and is the heir to the company that founded their school, sends Loshii off to England to study…Five years later, Loshii has become a superstar, with countless number of fans to his name. Yi Summer, having become an orphan once again as her adoptive parents died the year Loshii left, is a new artiste of a records company, and meets Loshii. Ozen, on the other hand, having lost his memory of Yi Summer five years ago due to a car accident, also sees Yi Summer once again as well. With all three main characters back on the scene and their disputes of love and hate, what will happen between them then? Who will Yi Summer pick in the end?
Kamikami Kaeshi
2011-01-14
Mashiro has spent the last thirteen years of her life locked away in a room as she protects the gods that live in her hair, being slowly restored. However, when the door opens to the room and she stumbles outside, she finds that things are not how they seem, and the gods are unleashed.
Play Boy Blues (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Junsuke is the number one companion in a host club where Shinobu used to work. They have been in a relationship for a year, but as they start to get serious, Shinobu questions his commitment. With Junsuke’s active lead, their relation has developed significantly but is sometimes disturbed by jealousy and pride. Where is their love going to end up with?Play Boys blues Prequel is included in tankoubon Gaten na aitsu, and a sidestory is in Punch Up!
Zig*zag
2011-01-14
From Tokyopop:In a private school, flower-lovin' Taiyo is a breath of fresh (and gender-blurred) air! Having to room with the stone cold Sono Kirihara has certainly caused him some angst, but don't fear. Sono's twin is his complete opposite, making for a whole mess of fun filled with cute boys and silly misunderstandings.
Soul Eater Not!
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Soul Eater Spin Off
Violinist of Hameln - Shchelkunchik
2011-01-14
Plot: This story is about Hamels and Sizers children.
THE iDOLM@STER - Million Live!
2015-03-11
14-year-old Kasuga Mirai is just another normal middle school girl in 4 clubs because she cannot decide on one. One day, she meets Mogami Shizuka, in the same year as her, on the school rooftop. From that point onwards, her life is changed to one with a goal: to be an idol!Note: It might be easier to understand if you have read/watched the iDOLM@STER 2.
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days!
2011-01-14
In Kingdom Hearts, Sora turned the Keyblade on himself in order to release Kairi's heart, but his heart was also released in the process. This brought about the creation of Roxas, Sora's Nobody. Unlike most Nobodies, however, Roxas has no memories of his past. He joins Oragnization XIII and slowly begins to discover the truth behind his existence and the Organization itself. He meets and befriends the fourteenth member of the Organization, who also has no recollection of her past. What will Roxas see during his time in the Organization? What is the connection between him, Sora, and the fourteenth member? And what becomes of them? Dive into the heart of Kingdom Hearts storyline's biggest secret.
Kiss In The Blue
2011-01-14
[From ShoujoMagic]:This is a very dark and angsty work, much more so than Miyasaka's other works. Saeki Chise has no recollection of the summer of three years ago. Whenever she feels as though her memories might be returning, her head begins to ache and
After School Nightmare
2011-01-14
"Sensei, is this a boy or a girl?""Do you want to know?"Ichijo Mashiro and fellow classmates are enlisted in a mysterious weekly class that takes the form of a shared nightmare. Like most teenagers, Mashiro has a secret.. he's neither fully male nor female!So far, Mashiro's been able to live life as a boy, but all this changes when he's informed of a new class he 'must' partake in order to graduate from his elite preparatory school. To pass, he must find the key and the one way to find it is to enter into a nightmare world, where his body and soul are put at the mercy of the worst kind of enemies -- other school students, who are battling to find the key.From renowned author Mizushiro Setona, comes a riveting epic mystery that lies between the students, that will have you engrossed from one page to the next. Happiness, sadness, blood and tears will all be shown, but which one leads to an ending? Take the next step into the world of After School Nightmare!From Go! Comi:Like most teenagers, Mashiro Ichijo has a secret. But Mashiro’s secret is that he’s neither fully male nor female! So far, Mashiro’s been able to live his life as a boy, but all this changes when he’s informed of a new class he must take in order to graduate from his elite prep school. To pass, he must find the “Keyâ€â€¦and the only way to find it is to enter into a nightmare world where his body and soul are put at the mercy of the worst kind of enemies: his classmates!
Nanahikari (Yaoi)
2011-02-11
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From AarinfantasyMeet the 17-year-old Nanamura Hikaru, who finds out only after the death of his father, a famous actor, that he has many half-brothers and half-sisters he didn't know about. Add a pervy lawyer and a cute sempai to the mix, and you have an intriguing story with beautiful drawings by Takaguchi Satosumi.
Afuresou Na Pool (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Iriya Tetsuo was the nice, quiet kid that everybody knows. Until well-meant prodding on the part of Hanada Satoshi made him choose the 'easy' way out. He purposely failed the entrance exam to a good school, and picked fights so that he wouldn't have to be
I Will Be Cinderella Manhwa
2011-01-14
From Loyal KissMy father died when I was small, and my mother was a first-ranked maid, who left me in the charge of my grandparents. The last time I met her was when she was 36.Out of curiosity, I plunge into the world of maids. I wait on young master Rain, and study at the school for maids. And master Rain's brother.... he is.... what's my feeling for him anyway? Could it be love?And just you wait, I will be Cinderella.
Absolute Boyfriend
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Rejected way too many times by good-looking (and unattainable) guys, shy Riiko Izawa goes online and signs up for a free trial of a mysterious Nightly Lover "figure." The very next day a cute naked guy is delivered to her door, and he wants to be her boyfriend!Has Riiko died and gone to heaven? The cute guy turns out to be sweet, smart, a great cook, and lots more. And he looks like a million bucks, which is what he's going to cost Riiko if she doesn't return him in time...
Evil Heart
2011-01-14
Masaki Umeo is a middle schooler with a nasty temper. Because of his temper, he is causing all sorts of problems and is constantly involved in fights causing his sister to worry about his well-being. One day, he stumbles upon an Aikido class which he becomes interested in, but soon dismisses it until he meets Daniel - an english teacher from Canada. Daniel teaches Umeo about the way of Aikido in hopes of giving Umeo a different outlook in his life, but it isn't that simple because there is a dark reason behind Umeo's temper...
Solanin
2011-01-24
After graduating from college, Meiko went straight to work as an office lady, but she can't help feeling there should be something more to life. Determined to find a worthier goal, she quits work, but can she actually make her neubulous dreams come true- and how will her sudden decision affect her relationship with her boyfriend Taneda?
Action Idols - Age Of Young Dragons
2015-05-18
Original Webtoon:http://webtoon.daum.net/webtoon/view/actionidols
Deep Love: Real
2011-11-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The man whose eyes are re-awakening, Yoshiyuki. At the age of 18 years old he lives a life of hopelessness, and thus visits the host club “Platinum†in Shibuya. They all thought it: “Yoshiyuki wouldn’t be suited to a become a host.†At that time, only the number one host Taku looked into his eyes and saw that they were different from those of ordinary men…
Legal Friends
2013-12-13
Eurha Leighvhannth'othyraeuckandeilli is a 17 year old popular High School Student/Writer/Novelist who often gets into trouble because of her physical appearance. One day she received a mail from his older brother who works overseas, inside the mail was a Contract called the "Legal Friend Contract." The 1 year term contract claims that if you sign and agreed to the terms and conditions, you can be assured to be 100% free from any physical harm. After a couple of days , she met this tall man named "Kiro" who claims to be a being called "Legal" and can assure Eurhas physical safety.
They, Too, Love
2011-02-11
Jung Euimoon and Eun Myroyung are both members of the second Biology Club, which has been downgraded to the oldest facilities in the school to make room for the new Biology Club. Jung Euimoon uses Bunsen burners to cook his breakfast and routinely camps out at the Biology Club room to get away from his numerous siblings. Eun is a loner and reads tarot cards--which always foretell unhappy auguries--to amuse herself. They each think the other is strange. These two seem to be opposites, but they have more in common than they think. Who knows what the future holds in store for them.-Please read on Entropy's website <3
Akoya Tsutaya
2014-02-13
When humans first discovered fire, it filled them with fear.As time passed, they mastered fire, and used it to melt iron and forge weapons.This taught them to build their power, make war and rule one another.Follow the journey of Akoya, a young woman protected by a mountain spirit, as she fights for survival in Japan long before the samurai came to rule.
Say Hello To Black Jack
2011-01-14
Saitou is a young doctor who just graduated. Starting his career as a doctor he finds there is a lot more to this profession than one would think. An intense drama about the dark side of the medical world.
Anata No Koto Wa Sorehodo
2013-07-23
From Stiletto Heels:A fortuneteller once told her, "Marry the second man you fall in love with." Medical clerk Miyoshi did just that. However, upon leaving a drinking party, she bumps into her first love, Arishima. Feelings reignite between the two, yet Arishima is married and Miyoshi already has an amicable husband...
Kokoro (kanda neko) (Yaoi)
2014-08-13
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. alary man Saki almost makes it home but passes out from fever just as college student Shinomiya passes by. When Saki comes to he realizes he's in a strange apartment and Shinomiya has been taking care of him for the past two days! Not wanting to be indebted, Saki tries to repay him as thanks but Shinomiya's having nothing of it. Luckily, Saki's pretty creative when coming up with a way to express his gratitude that has them both wanting more...In the Kokoro series:chapter 1-2 ----V.1 - Otokogokoro (A Man's Heart)chapter 3-7 ----V.2 - Koibitogokoro (Heart of Love)chapter 8-9.5 --V.3 - Koigokoro (Heart of Love)chapter 10-14.6-V.4 - Tokimekigokoro (Heart of Excitement)The number of chapters comprising their story in each book is as follows: Otokogokoro (2 chapters), Koibitogokoro (6 chapters + omake) entire book, Koigokoro (2 chapters + omake), and Tokimekigokoro (5 chapters + extras) entire book.
Border (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Yamato runs a detective agency that will use any means to get the job done, no matter how unconventional. His three misfit employees are more than his teammates, they’re his family too. Also tells the dramatic and surprising story of Yamato’s past.
Issho ni Neyou yo
2011-01-24
Ichiko Usami is a fifteen-year-old runaway girl. One day, while she’s loitering around the riverbed with nowhere to go, a masked boy named Kohaku suddenly appears in front of her! Ichiko faints and Kohaku takes her to the mansion he shares with several others. Even while lost in wonderment at the individualistic residents, Ichiko gradually opens up to them. But why is she somehow frightened by the fallen children shoes?
Steel Rose Manhua
2011-01-14
He is Europe's most sought after bachelor, worth over 10 billion in assets and the most handsome young master: Louis. Yet he fell in love with the Kickboxing Champion Lee Le Ting. So Louis tries all he can to get closer to her...A spin-off from ingenuo, with the previous main characters coming back as side characters
Negai Kanae Tamae (Yaoi)
2015-07-19
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kinukawa was a second class pianist and he occasionally played in small clubs. He had a fairly loyal audience, a man who always listened to his piano and after a while, he was attracted by the man's admiration for his piano. One time, he accidentally spilt water onto the man Fukami's jacket. As a result, Fukami's subordinate stabbed Kinukawa's hand right through. Kinukawa then worked at his father's coffee shop as he liked making cakes and Fukami came. He then told Kinukawa that if he could make cakes there were not sweet, he would come. The next time Fukami came, he told Kinukawa that he bought a piano and would like him to teach him how to play. Kinukawa agreed and he was happy teaching Fukami, but teaching a yakuza piano was more than what it seemed.A short sequel to this story, focusing on Kudo (Fukami's sunglass wearing bodyguard), exists in the anthology "Seishun no Yamai wa".
Preferably My Prince
2015-03-01
Woo-jin is headed home for a memorial service. Da-hong is searching the countryside for someone she used to know. Their paths cross when Woo-jin ruins Da-hong's fruit basket (which she had bought as a gift) by accident, and ends up taking her to her destination in his car as an apology. Unexpectedly, the place Da-hong has been searching for is Woo-jin's own home?! What is their relationship to each other...?
Nana to Kaoru: Black Label
2011-11-28
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. This “Arashi†series begins 8 months in the future of YA, with Nana and Kaoru in the summer of their final year of high school.This series uses a different support cast & different location setting than the original serialization, and as such it doesn't really spoil anything from the main series. Nana to Kaoru (Prequel)
Tenma No Ketsuzoku
2011-01-14
From ShoujoMagic:Altojin lives in the time of Ghengis Khan... She's a strong-willed warrior raised on the grassland plains of the country of Chigul. While out hunting with the Imperial Prince Olsbolt, Altojin saves his life from a would-be assassin. Suspecting that the assassin was sent by his father, Olsbolt then kills his father -- the reigning sovereign of Chigul, Biruge Han. That night, Olsbolt goes to Altojin's home to hide, but while he is away for a moment, Altojin's e family is slaughtered! What will become of the young warrior Altojin and the bold prince Olsbolt...!?dropped by ShoujoMagic on 10-15-07
Eureka Seven
2011-01-14
Renton is a 14-year-old boy who occasionally helps out his grandfather as a mechanic. But his feelings of dissatisfaction and frustration grows as his mundane and routine work clouds his visions for his future and he dreams of flying around the world. It isn't until one day, a large human-like mech, a LFO (Light Finding Operation), falls from the sky in front of Renton and appearing from the depths of the machine is a beautiful young girl named Eureka. And as she asks the dumbfounded Renton for repairs, the two will embark upon a fantastic journey into the unknown.
Dr. Duo
2013-08-13
From MangaHelpers:For Shinonome Keisuke, high school student Kotone Tasuku is the only person in the world whom he can communicate with. Once a brilliant surgeon, Shinonome passes away at a young age, only to wander the world as a ghost, a ghost that only Tasuku can see and talk to. When an accident leaves Tasuku’s hot childhood friend Takeuchi Mai’s younger brother severely injured, the only way that he can survive is if Shinonome and Tasuku work together to become the most unusual and possibly talented pair of emergency surgeons the country has ever seen! [vyc]
Vampire Hunter D
2011-01-27
Plot: This is the manga adaptation of the Vampire Hunter D novel series released by Digital Manga Publishing in collaboration with Hideyuki Kikuchi.Kikuchi personally selected Saiko Takaki, a doujinshi and graphic designer illustrator who has worked on numerous projects for the manga and game industries in Japan, to be the mangaka responsible for the adaptation of his successful novel series into manga form.
Honey Hunt
2011-01-14
The heroine is highschooler Yura, whose mother is one of Japans most famous and beautiful actress; and father is a World famous Musician. Yura is quiet, and gets nervous in front of crowds. People around often compare her to her famous parents. Yura s world gets rocked with the sudden return of her actress mother, coldly announcing her divorce to Yura s father, who got caught having an affair and Yura s mom has no intention of taking care of their high school daughter. But this just is not enough, Yura later on finds her mother having sex with her neighbor/best friend/ first love!! Yura then wants to destroy her mothers beautiful actress image and decides to become an actress herself and beat her mother. There starts the fun! Yura s troubles and success in trying to become an actress, her meeting lots of beautiful actors and singers and idols. A love triangle is in the air
Koiiro Devil
2014-02-10
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. He's perverted, malicious, a devil that calls himself 'Ore-sama'.His true character is -? The Demon King, Char, from a parallel world called Avalon, fell in love with the daughter of a shrine, Hashiba Rin. Both their hearts and bodies have been entrusted to each other, but a first love, Shou-chan, confesses to Rin-?
Ouji-sama to Haiiro no Hibi
2014-12-02
Atsuko is a young high-school girl who leads a troublesome life. Working a scandalous job for the sake of survival, her reputation is in tatters and she is scorned by her peers. But one day she is noticed by one of three rich boys, Itaru, which she resembles in an uncanny way. Immediately she finds herself whisked away from her everyday life and into a new world where she is forced to take on the role as Itaru?s double and replace him as the ?Prince.?
Phantom King Manhwa
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Meet Eun Sung-min. A Teenager who was a survivor of a terrible attack by the ones only know as "EVIL" by eradicating everything. As of right now he is living with his maid (Who is blind.) When they are approached by a name from S.E.P.A. They are here to gain his and his maid's cooperation not only to find a way to combat "Evil" Born from the emotions of mankind, but to discover the truth behind the "Phantom king" of whom he remembers from that attack 11 years ago.
Umineko No Naku Koro Ni Episode 4: Alliance Of The Golden Witch
2011-01-14
In 1998, Battler Ushiromiya's younger sister Ange has lived a miserable life being raised by her Aunt Eva, the only survivor of the murders on Rokkenjima. Bullied and unhappy, Ange finds solace in the diary of her cousin Maria and the world of magic until she rejects its existence. However, with Eva's death and the inheritance of Beatrice's titles, Ange receives an offer from the witch Bernkastel on how to bring back her lost family.Meanwhile, in 1986, Battler Ushiromiya and the Golden Witch Beatrice continue their game, with Battler aided by Ange, hailing from twelve years in the future, in hopes of saving their family at last.