Shounen
To Aru Majutsu no Index
2011-01-14
The story is set in a world where supernatural powers exist through science, and magic exists through religion.In the story, Touma Kamijou is an ordinary high school boy with terrible academic scores and a power called Imagine Breaker. Imagine Breaker can defeat any other power, but it also undermines Kamijou's own good luck. His Imagine Breaker's immense strength is literally immeasurable, so hapless Kamijou is listed at the supernatural level of 0. He happens to meet a girl in white hanging off his window balcony. The girl says she is being chased by sorcerers, and Kamijou learns that the girl is a Church of England nun whose memories have been forcibly replaced by Index-Librorum-Prohibitorum — the 103,000 forbidden texts of the Church.
Bakuman
2011-01-14
It's not easy to become and live as a mangaka, as Mashiro Moritaka knows from his late uncle.At 9th grade, while trying to keep up with reality, school and then a normal job, he left his notebook with a sketch of Azuki Miho, a girl he likes. Takagi Akito, a first-rate student found it and tries to convince Mashiro to draw a manga with his story. Mashiro doesn't like the idea and declines.Takagi, however, sticks to his dream and found out that Azuki wants to be a voice actress and has already gotten a good reply from a production company. Takagi then brought Mashiro to her house and told her his dream... Mashiro then tells her that he will write a manga with Takagi and will ask Azuki to voice their anime.Out of confusion, Mashiro asks her if their dreams become reality, will she marry him? She says yes, only if their dreams become true, and not otherwise!! Now, the lives of wannabe mangakas begin!!!Nominated for the 3rd Manga Taisho Award (2010).
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darou ka Gaiden - Sword Oratoria
2015-04-30
This is an adaptation of the Sword Oratiroa side story light novels to Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darou ka. It covers the story of one of the strongest 1st class adventurers, "Sword Princess" Ais Wallenstein, and her desire to reach even greater heights with her friends in the Loki Familia.> Spin-off of Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka( http://www.mangago.com/read-manga/dungeon-ni-deai-wo-motomeru-no-wa-machigatteiru-darou-ka/ )
D.Gray-man
2011-01-14
Set in a fictional 19th century England, D.Gray-man is the story of Allen Walker, a 15-year-old boy who roams the earth in search of Innocence. Washed away to unknown parts of the world after the Great Flood, Innocence is the mysterious substance used to create weapons that obliterate demons known as akuma.
Mitsudomoe
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. The somewhat precocious and sadistic girl 'Mitsuba', the somewhat lecherous muscle girl 'Futaba', and the somewhat mysterious girl 'Hitoha'. Better known as the (mischievous) "Marui Sisters", this is the story of how these three triplets go about their days in Class 6-3 with their cute yet wild antics.
Psyren
2011-01-14
Yoshina Ageha is a high school student who offers to help people with their problems for 10,000 yen. He'll take care of your stalkers, find your lost animal, whatever you want. One day when he's heading home, a nearby pay phone rings, and he picks it up. The only thing he hears however is his own voice echoing. After finding a mysterious card with the word 'Psyren' printed on it, his life suddenly changes as he is drawn into a crazy new world.
Green Worldz
2014-02-18
Plants have taken over the planet.In 2017, the vegetation in Tokyo rose up and toppled human society in moments.The few survivors are forced to live in the relative safety of a subway network, but supplies are running low.Join an average high school student named Akira as he challenges the plants in a struggle for survival!
Wild Life
2011-01-14
[From Boku-Tachi]:Tesshou is your typical high school delinquent with a special skill. He has a perfect pitch. This skill enables him to hear things most people wouldn't. After saving a small dog, Tesshou realises his calling in life is to become a Vet! Wild Life is currently running the the serial magazine Shounen Sunday.
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san
2014-08-29
"If you blush, you lose!"Living by this principle, the middle schooler Nishikata gets constantly made fun of by his seat neighbor Takagi-san. With his pride shattered to pieces, he vows to turn the tables and get back at her some day.And so, he attempts to tease her day after day, only to find himself victim to Takagi-san's ridicule again sooner than later. Will he be able to make Takagi-san blush from embarrassment even once in the end?
Ana Satsujin
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. Who do you think lives next door?A college student?A secretary?A foodie?A quiet sort?Or... A killer?This is the birth of a brand-new suspense horror masterpiece!
Great Teacher Onizuka
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 Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old ex-biker. He is crude, foul-mouthed, and has a split-second temper. His unlikely goal: to be the Greatest High School Teacher in the World! Of course, the only reason he wants to be a teacher is so he can try and score with the hot students ...Before he can become a full instructor, he is got to work as a student teacher to earn his credentials. Onizuka may think he is the toughest guy on campus, but when he meets his class full of bullies, blackmailers, and scheming sadists, he will have to prove it. (Source: Tokyopop)
C.m.b.
2011-01-14
We all know that a lot of the booty of the golden age of explorations made it into museums. The British Museum in the C.M.B. story, which had custody of the recondite scientific curiosities and artefacts collected by explorer/adventurers and stored in a Wunderkammer, decided to study the dusty arcana in the 19th century. Three investigators dubbed the "Magi" were appointed to do the research, each given a ring embossed with the letters C.M.B.Fast-forward to present-day Japan where Sakaki Shinra is the curator of a museum of oddities. He now has possession of the C.M.B. rings, indicating that he has been granted the status of guardian of knowledge like the Magi that preceded him.
Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles
2011-01-24
Sakura and Syaoran return, but they're not the people you know. Sakura is the princess of Clow - and possessor of a mysterious, misunderstood power that promises to change the world. Syaoran is her childhood friend and leader of the archaeological dig that took his father's life. They reside in an alternate reality... where whatever you least expect can happen - and does. When Sakura ventures to the dig site to declare her love for Syaoran, a puzzling symbol is uncovered - which triggers a remarkable quest. Now Syaoran embarks upon a desperate journey through other worlds-all in the name of saving Sakura.
Keijo!!!!!!!!
2013-12-12
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From MangaHelpers:Kaminashi Nozomi (17) is an exceptional gymnast. So much so that colleges with some of the best gymnastic programs are trying to recruit her. Unfortunately for them, she has other plans. Due to her family being extremely poor, money is everything to her. That's why she wants to step into the world of "Keijo." "Keijo" is a type of gambling sport where girls stand on a small floating platform and compete against one another. The aim is to push the other contestant off of the platform into the water, but they are only allowed to use their butt or breasts to push the others off. Will Nozomi be able to compete in the intense world of "Keijo" and bring wealth and fortune for her family? [DrCoke]
Marchan : The Embodiment of Tales
2014-10-01
The ability to become stronger just be reading...The strange tale of Marchan and his ability.
Suzuka
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 is ready for a fresh start. So when his aunt invites him to stay rent-free in her big-city boarding house in hustling, bustling Tokyo, Yamato jumps at the chance. There’s just one teensy-weensy catch: It’s an all-girl housing complex and spa! Things get even more nerve-racking when Yamato meets his neighbor Suzuka, a beautiful track-and-field star. She’s not just the cutest girl Yamato’s ever met, she’s also the coolest, the smartest, and the most intimidating. Can an ordinary guy like Yamato ever hope to win over a girl like Suzuka?
Video Girl Ai
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. Japanese teenager Yota Moteuchi has a problem, he's in love with his classmate Moemi, but can't bring himself to ask her out. Even with the help of his friend and high school heart-throb Takashi, his reputation as the dateless wonder and his lack of courage are a curse that seems impossible to overcome. Now, in the midst of the all-too-short winter vacation from school, Yota sees his chance to win Moemi's heart. Little does he know that his fate waits just around the corner, and the name of the one who will change his life is... Ai.
Kimagure Orange Road
2011-01-14
[Taken from Mang-Project]:KOR is the story of the Kasuga family, but mostly the oldest son, Kyosuke (who narrates), as they move to a new town after being found out to be a family of ESPers. Kyosuke meets a pretty young girl as he counts the "100 steps"
UQ Holder!
2013-08-26
In the decade since the world became aware of the existence of magic, the world has undergone massive upheaval. However, a boy named Touta lives in seclusion in a rural town far removed from these changes. His ordinary life is highlighted by his magic-using female teacher and his supportive friends. When his tranquil daily life is disrupted, he embarks on a unique adventure.
Fuan no Tane Plus
2011-09-15
Plot: More collections of chilling short stories dealing with urban legends, ghosts and superstitions all organized around a specific theme (School, Visitors etc.).
The Royal Tutor
2014-08-10
Accepting the post of Royal Tutor at the court of the king of Grannzreich, Heine Wittgenstein is a little professor with a big job ahead! Each of the kingdom's four princes has a rather distinct personality. Does their diminutive new instructor have what it takes to lay down some learning? It's a comedy of educational proportions!
Kenji
2011-01-14
Kenji is a manga about a Japanese teenager named Kenji, who practices the martial art Bajiquan, and his encounters with other martial artists, some of which are from real life, e.g. Adam Hsu and Liu Chia-Liang. This series primarily features Baji Quan, but also gets into Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Bagua Zhang, Chen Taiji Quan, Pi Quan, Xingyi Quan, Xin Yi Liu He Quan, Shaolin Quan, Hung Ga, Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu, Shotokan Karate and numerous other styles. Kenji`s nemesis is a gangster named Tony Tan who practices Hung Gar and later Xinyiliuhequan. (Source: M-U)
Tsuyokute New Saga
2015-01-14
After a fierce battle,Magic swordsman kyle finally killed the maou after being seriously injured in the battle,kyle/kailin verge of death sees a relic wich was in possession of maou and it, sent him to the past and after be surprised, he decided to take this opportunity to not make the same mistakes of the past and become stronger.raws: http://www.alphapolis.co.jp/manga/viewOpening/830000061/
QED
2011-01-24
Touma Sou graduated from MIT, but he comes back to Japan because he wants to know how it feels to be a high school student. On the other hand, Mizuhara Kana is a strong girl who loves sports. Together, they are partners in solving cases that happen around them.Recipient of 2009 Kodansha Manga Award for Sh?nen Category.
Horimiya
2012-09-05
From MangaHelpers:Hori may seem like a normal teenage girl, but she's a completely different person after school. In her workaholic parents' absence, Hori has been like a parent for her little brother since she was young herself. Between taking care of her brother, feeding them both, and housework, she doesn't have much time for a usual teenage social life. One day, she meets someone else who does not present his true self at school: a quiet, glasses-wearing boy called Miyamura. She'd assumed he was bookish, and possibly an otaku, but Hori couldn't have been more wrong. Outside of school, Miyamura is a friendly guy with many piercings, and he's not very good at academics. Now the two of them have someone with whom they can share both halves of their lives! [tethysdust]From Shoujo Crusade:Hori is your average teenage girl... she has a side she wants no one else to ever find about. Then there's her classmate Miyamura, your generic glasses-wearing boy in school and a totally different person outside. When the two meet unexpectedly, they discover each others' secrets and develop an unexpected friendship.
Claymore
2011-01-14
In a medieval world, villages are being attacked by the youma, demons that can take the appearance of their victim. The only people who can stop them are the Claymore, a group of young women named for the swords they use. They are half-human, half-demons who, mostly unwillingly, became Claymore.
Shoukoku no Altair
2011-01-14
Plot: Mahmut is a young Pasha serving on the general's council of Türkiye. The clouds of war are gathering over his country. With Türkiye's council split between the warmongers and the pacifists, Mahmut begins his quest to keep the peace at any cost. As he finds himself deeper and deeper in the politics of the ancient world, new enemies and allies surface. Who will prevail? What will Mahmut do if war proves to be inevitable?Volume 4 includes the oneshot ??????????? (Anastasia's Captain Bodyguard).
Code Breaker
2011-01-14
Sakurakouji Sakura is a girl who appears modest and graceful but in reality is skilled in martial arts. After witnessing a boy burning people with his blue flame, she is startled to see the same boy is a transfer student, Oogami Rei.
Detective Academy Q
2011-01-14
Kyu's greatest desire is to become a detective. To fulfill his wish, he goes to take the entrance exam to get into the detective school run by Dan Morihiko, one of the most famous detectives ever! At the exam he meets Megu, Kinta, Kazuma, and Ryu as they all try to pass the grueling three-part exam. Kyu wants to solve mysteries, and he gets his wish: his first real case appears in the midst of the exam!
Touch
2011-01-14
Uesugi Tatsuya and his twin brother Kazuya have both fallen in love with their childhood friend, Asakura Minami. But whereas Kazuya is a talented baseball pitcher, planning on fulfilling Minami's dreams of entering Koushien, Tatsuya always seems to mess up - perhaps deliberately giving in to his younger brother. But then, a life- changing event happens, and Tatsuya begins to work his way up to earn Minami's love and fulfill her dreams.
Shingeki no Kyojin
2014-11-09
In a world entirely ruled by giants, the human race, which has turned into their food, has surrounded its residential zones with immense walls, which both prevent their freedom outside the walls and protect them from incursions. However, as a result of the appearance of supergiants who cross the wall, a desperate struggle begins and the young heroes, who have lost their parents, fight the giant as a training corps, with a view to regaining their freedom. Note: Won the Kodansha Manga Award in the shÅnen category in 2011, was nominated for the 4th annual Manga TaishÅ award and also for the the 16th and 18th annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.
Cross Game
2011-01-24
Kitamura Koh has known the Tsukishima family for years. One of the Tsukishima daughters was even born on the exact same date as Koh! What will become of Koh when his best friend is no longer around?
Smash
2011-01-14
Smash! is about two childhood friends (Shouta and Miwa) who share a common love for Badminton. Miwa, who's in love with Shouta, tries to persuade Shouta to apply to the same badminton school as her but the latter being of a carefree, easy-going and dense nature, brushes her away and states that he only plays badminton for fun.However, Shouta's perspective of badminton quickly changes after a fateful encounter with Yuuhi (a mute girl). In his search for his badminton goddess Yuuhi, Shouta met Anan and thereafter, decides that he's going to pursue badminton more seriously...
Yandere Kanojo
2011-01-14
Tanaka Manabu is a geeky student, on the way to school he meets a girl carrying a bloody bat. That girl is Ryuuzaki Reina, leader of the school's female delinquents. It's love at first sight. A gag manga (with a combination of 4koma and normal page) about having a yandere girlfriend.
Yaiba
2011-01-14
[From Toriyama's World]:Yaiba's whole life has been spent training to be a samurai and he doesn't know about anything else, not even girls. When he returns to Japan, a pair of cursed swords makes life even more exciting... and hilarious.Note: Starting at chapter 80, EMS Team started using bunko scans, so the voluming numbering is a little different.
Akumetsu
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. Nagasawa Shiina is just an average 3rd year high school student until her parents' company goes bankrupt. In order to pay the bills, she sells herself into prostitution. At her first job, a mysterious masked man crashes the party... and it's someone she knows.Akumetsu is the story of Shou, a vigilante that's out trying to straighten the corrupt Japanese Government through terrorism with his "One man, One kill" code of action.
Nisekoi
2011-11-06
Ichijou Raku is an honor student with outstanding grades and an admirable conduct. He has a female childhood friend named Kirisaki Chitoge who has slightly better grades than him, or so he says. They haven't been getting along since the day of Christmas after they gave each other gifts, and they also have opposite taste of things.Their families are currently on a war because of business rivalry, the boy's family are Yakuzas while the girl's family are gangsters. The leaders of both groups would like to get along, because if the war will not be stopped, there will surely be many casualties, and the problem is that their underlings wouldn't listen to them, so they decided on something that will make them cooperate, they want Ichijou and Kirisaki to become lovers so that their families will come to an understanding with each other.But the problem doesn't end there, both families already know that the two of them don't get along with each other, so to make sure they are really lovey-dovey with each other, the followers of each party followed them on their date, from watching movies, to singing in the karaoke bar, shopping and in the amusement park.Will the two of them become official lovers and make their families get along? Or will their families continue to fight and create many troubles along with it?
Honoo No Tenkousei
2011-01-14
Plot: One bright fall day, young Takisawa Noboru transfered to over to Honjakuniku High, arriving an hour after the start of classes as the principal instructed him. Everything seemed to be going fine, until the mildly overzealous hall monitor Jonichi Koichi decides to charge him with tardiness, and administer punishment...see in THIS high school, any argument can be won through sports or combat, leaving Takisawa in a bit of a pinch until the lovely Yukari steps in and saves him from making himself even later than he is. But that`s just the start of Takisawa`s troubles...the school tough, Ibuki Saburo, has set his sights on both mashing the new meat to a pulp, and winning the hand of Yukari away from any potential suitors...in the boxing ring!Will Takisawa be able to defeat Ibuki, win the love of Yukari, and still make it to Calculus on time?Of course, it`s all in a day`s work for a Blazing Transfer Student!taken from anidb.net
Gacha Gacha
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. PART ONE - CAPSULE (VOLUME 1-5)Nanjou Kouhei and Hanazono Clara have been childhood friends since elementary, and now in their high school years, Kouhei has begin to take a liking for his childhood friend. However, after an uneventful summer vacation, Clara began to act differently. Sometimes turning extremely "horny" while becoming pure and innocent at other times. Soon, due to certain "accidents", Kouhei is forced to help our Clara whenever she "changes". What will become of Kouhei's high school life as he tries to help his friend and win her heart?PART TWO - SECRET (VOLUME 6-16)Hatsushiba Akira, an awkward senior highschool boy, has a strong crush on classmate Sakuraba Yurika. But when he gets close to her he always says or does something stupid.At the suggestion of his best friend, Kikuchi, Akira enters the GachaGacha machine to play a game, but the machine fritzes out and malfunctions. That night he sneezes while going to bed, and when he wakes up he looks like the female avatar he saw in the GachaX2. He soon learns that sneezing will change him back and forth from his normal self to a female form. As a girl, Akira-chan is able to get close to Sakuraba and become her friend.
Jiang Ye
2017-11-11
[Summary by OSTNT]A remake of the popular novel Jiang Ye! One of Tang Dynasty’s ordinary soldiers, a small yet courageous boy, Ning Que, received an order to escort a carriage. He bids his farwell to Weicheng, and heads towards Chang An!Original comic: http://www.u17.com/comic/71560.html
Konjiki no Word Master - Yuusha Yonin ni Makikomareta Unique Cheat
2015-01-10
There has been much conflict between the races of the 'Humas', the 'Gabranth', and the 'Evila'. To combat the 'Evila' race's Demon King, the kingdom summons five high school students from 21st century Japan who have the power of Heroes.However, only four out of five of those students had the status title of 'Hero'.Okamura Hiiro was summoned by accident since he sat near the other four students in class. Unlike them, he did not have the title of a 'Hero' but instead he had the title of 'Word Master' and 'Innocent Bystander'. Seeing through the 'Humas' kingdom's deceit and insanity, Hiiro decides that he has no wish to partake in their selfish war. Leaving the castle, Hiiro decides to join the Adventurer's Guild and does whatever he feels like. Who knows? Maybe there is some merit to being a 'Word Master' and an 'Innocent Bystander'.
Saint Seiya - Saintia Shou
2015-05-04
Saintias.They are a special kind of female Saints who are given the task to serve Athena as her personal maids-----.Shoko meets Kido Saori, a girl claiming to be the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, who has protected the world from evil since mythological times. However, as the comet Repulse approaches Earth, Shoko must choose either to give in to her destiny as host of an evil goddess, or to rise against it, and protect the peace and justice in Earth as a Saintia.It's the eve of the Galaxian Wars.And now, the curtain rises on the fierce battle of the girls protecting Athena.
Ocha Nigosu
2011-01-14
The story follows the high school delinquent Masaya Funebashi, better known as "Devil Ma-kun" who is trying to reform his image by joining the tea ceremony club.
Silver Spoon
2014-10-10
Unlike Fullmetal Alchemist, the new series will take place in a high school setting in the Hokkaido prefecture of Japan, according to a report at Manga-News. All that’s known so far is that the series will focus on a young boy who attends the school. Silver Spoon will be featured on the cover of Weekly Shonen Sunday and will have a full-colour opening page.
Resentment Manhua
2015-05-05
The hostess Lingyue was murdered by her best friend and her husband... In order to hide the crime, she was thrown into the wilderness. There, she was possessed by spirits and filled with hatred, she started on her path to avenge her death...
Werewolf Breeding
2015-03-06
Vampires rule the night taking the blood of those they desire. Humanity's only chance of defeating them is to restore the long lost Original Werewolf. Join in the fight between werewolves and vampires to save humanity, to save the world.Original webtoon (Korean webcomic) initially published on Daum.
Ge - Good Ending
2011-01-14
Utsumi is your everyday student. He is also a boy that has always had a strong sense of what is right in the world. With nothing but innocence and a mind that longs for his "significant other," Utsumi takes on one of the toughest subjects: love. With the help of the devious and mysterious Kurogawa Yuki, will Utsumi learn how to be fortunate in the game of love? Only through the ups and downs of real life, and the assistance of his friends, will Utsumi be able to take a bite out of life and learn just what love is.Â
Jigoku Sensei Nube
2011-01-14
The series follows Meisuke Nueno, better known as NÅ«bÄ“, an exorcist who also happens to be the teacher for a 5th grade class at DÅmori Elementary. While he uses many various exorcism techniques, his main weapon is the Demon Hand which is the power of a chaotic oni sealed right where his left hand should be. The series follows NÅ«bÄ“ and DÅmori class 5-3 though the many weird, chaotic, and downright silly and insane encounters they face with the many forms and elements of the supernatural.
Worst
2011-01-24
From DMP:Worst is a high impact gang-related title that deals with teenage boys fighting their way through high school in order to gain respect. There is no room for deceit and underhanded tricks at the notorious High School "Suzuran." These young men follow a strict honor code when it comes to brawling, very reminiscent of the mafia in the early days. Traditionally called a "Yankee Manga" ("Yankee" having a different meaning and pronunciation than in English) typically involves delinquent young men and thugs like "Hana Tsukishima" who is making his way through the ranks to rule over the rest at school.
The Heroic Legend of Arslan (ARAKAWA Hiromu)
2014-10-09
As an unnaturally heavy mist descends on the battlefield, King Andragoras and his most valued officers confer among the bodies of dead and dying soldiers. When Daryoon, a young but highly skilled officer, voices his reluctance to send men into battle under these conditions, the king, unstable and enraged, banishes him. Now, Daryoon's new mission is to insure the safety of the King's only son, Prince Arislan. Daryoon and Prince Arislan set off on a quest of their own, but they can't succeed alone. They must convince both the Lord Narsus and his companion, the archer Elam, to join them in their quest to somehow help the soldiers win the war. Now a group of only six they must somehow overcome an enemy of 300,000 soldiers! These unlikely soldiers have fate on their side, so anything can happen!
A-bout!
2013-04-18
Mitsumine High School is known as the school with the most juvenile delinquents in the country. The students are so violent that even the teachers are scared for their lives. Sunahara is the leader of the first years and is the strongest dude of his class. But when the transfer student Asagiri Shinnosuke makes an appearance at the school, he starts taking down names and kicking up dust like a tornado. If the students thought things were violent and unpredictable at Mitsumine, they havenâ??t seen anything yet since Asagiri is here to become the champion of the school.
Soul Cartel
2012-01-18
A beginning of an action packed fantasy adventure of a boy who makes a contract with the devil.Original Webcomic: http://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list.nhn?titleId=423384&weekday=thu
Busou Renkin
2015-01-16
Buso Renkin is the story of teenager Kazuki Muto, who dies trying to save a girl who was being attacked by an eerie monster. The next morning, however, Kazuki is left wondering whether it was all a dream. Lo and behold, the girl, the monster, and his death are all real! The girl, Tokiko Tsumura, was actually trying to slay the homunculus (a beast that can take the form of humans, but whose main source of food is people), but Kazuki got in her way. To revive Kazuki, Tokiko replaces his heart with a "kakugane," an alchemic device that allows him to summon a lance with which to fight the monsters. It turns out that Tokiko is a member of Renkin Kenshi (Alchemist Soldiers), an organization sworn to protect the world from the diabolical creatures. Soon, Kazuki joins Tokiko in her quest to terminate the sinister being that creates and controls the homunculus.