Tragedy
Touhou - At Chirei (Doujinshi)
2012-08-28
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A story of the inhabitants Palace of the Earth Spirits before the events of Subterranean Animism. Told with humor and feeling in a unique drawing style. Take place before the event of Subterranean Animism, and Koishi Komeiji still hasn't close her 3rd eye.
Gensou Suikoden V: Reimei No Shiro
2011-01-14
Two years after Lordlake was razed by her Sun Rune, Queen Arshtat dispatches her son the Prince, her sister Sialeeds, and their royal bodyguards Lyon and Georg Prime to inspect the state of the ruined town. The Prince sees the grim state of the dried-up town and report on it, but Arshtat scorns this; she declares that Lordlake's citizens deserve their desolation for stealing the Dawn Rune. Arshtat's husband Ferid pulls her back to her senses, and she dismisses the inspection party with a whisper.The next issue of contention is the Sacred Games for Princess Lymsleia's hand in marriage, being held somewhat early for the ten-year old Lymsleia. The two main contestants, both representing themselves with a champion, hail from rival noble houses: The foppish Euram Barows, and Sialeeds' former fiance, the charismatic Gizel Godwin. The royal family, however, favors the mysterious outsider Belcoot, as a neutral option less likely to cause strife; the Prince attempts to aid Belcoot quietly with Ferid's approval. However, Gizel successfully rigs the Games to his advantage, and his champion Childerich defeats a drugged Belcoot while the Barow's champion is disqualified.However, Lord Marscal Godwin, Gizel's father, is less than impressed with Gizel's activities, thinking that he has made an enemy of the Prince and the royal family as a whole with his plotting. Additionally, the royal family took Zegai, the Barows champion, into their own personal custody, who could perhaps help reveal the Godwins cheating and offer an excuse to annul the engagement. Thus, the Godwins launch a preemptive attack at the engagement ceremony in Sol-Falena, Falena's capital. Arshtat and Ferid had anticipated and prepared for the attack, but not the involvement of the elite Nether Gate assassins, who overwhelm the palace's defenses. The struggle culminates in Arshtat and Ferid's deaths, while Lymsleia finds herself a captive. The Prince Ardil, Lyon, Georg, and Sialeeds are forced to flee.
Rurouni Kenshin Uramaku - Honoo O Suberu
2015-10-29
The special focus on the meeting of Shishio Makoto and and his significant other, Yumi Komagata.The manga also details how Shishio formed the Juppongatana, his organization of warriors and assassins that he recruits in an attempt to overthrow the Japanese government in the original Rurouni Kenshin manga.
Valkyria Chronicles
2011-01-24
In an alternate Earth, the armies of the Imperial Alliance have ravaged the entire Europan continent in 1935 EC during the Second Europan War. In the middle of the war, the army invades Gallian territory to acquire a mineral known as ragnite. Standing in their way is a recently drafted militia officer named Welkin Gunther, son of known Europan War hero, Belgen Gunther.
Gareki no Eden
2011-02-11
A collection of short stories, most of which are centered in a broken world where nothing is as it seems. [B-U M]
Bronze No Tenshi
2011-01-14
Plot: Russia, 1828. Natalia's family is fallen nobility, left poor by her father's chronic illness and mother's poor management. Her family's only chance at revival is her marriage to a wealthy noble. With her family's hopes riding on her future husband, what chance does a poor poet have at winning her heart...?
Suna No Rasen (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. Haruka is in love with his best-friend Ryou who marries his sister. The day of the marriage he drinks too much and ends up staying in one of the room of the hotel where the receivement is done. In the night he is attacked and raped by someone who claims t
Haru Meguru
2014-02-28
Life can be so wonderful as terrible.The young Umeno, bullied since she started high school, decided to put an end to her life, but her suicide attempt failed and she survives. And it's precisely in the hospital that fate seems to provide her a new beginning, she'll know people who would show her a different meaning of life, above all a boy her own age in a terminal illness ...Can hope germinate even in the coldest of winters?
Lament of the Lamb
2011-12-09
The members of the Takashiro family share a terrible curse -- they have a thirst that only human blood can slake. Sent away after the death of this mother, Kuzuna Takashiro has long been blissfully unaware of his 'condition.' When Kazuna's teenage hormones begin to rage, his uncontrollable bloodlust suddenly rears its head ...
The Caterpillar
2012-02-01
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The Caterpillar is an adaptation of the 1929 Edogawa Rampo short story of the same name. The Caterpillar is a haunting psychosexual tale of Lt. Sunaga, a disfigured and limbless veteran of WWI who returns home to his young and beautiful wife. Sunaga initially is given a hero's welcome, but is quickly forgotten and shunned because of his injuries. Unable to speak or care for himself, he is completely at the mercy of his wife as she grows to loathe and toy with him.-From Same Hat! blog
Ikusen no Toki o Koete (Yaoi)
2014-06-30
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kei, an ordinary high school teacher, and Haruto, a popular model brimming talent and blessed with an abundance of good looks were raised as non-blood related brothers.The focus of his younger brother is extreme fixation, Kei engages in a relationship which is more than familial. Although confused, Kei accepts this as a status quo. However, one day Haruto's real father appears and...?!A love-story spun on the foundation of ill-fated destiny.
The Specific Heat Capacity of Love
2014-11-22
A girl goes to the seaside on her class field trip and accidentally meets a mysterious handsome boy, after talking, she hears a dramatic story about a bird and fish, finally the kind girl decides to help the bird fulfill its last wish.
Crimson Shell
2011-01-14
Plot: he Crimson Bullet Association all have a common goal. Protect the people and save the victims that have been influenced by the disease of the Black Rose. Claudia, their star member, is not only an excellent fighter but has a special secret. Within her, resides the seed of the Scarlet Rose! What trouble can be brought by her? Will she be able to survive the painful betrayal of the person that holds her heart?
Yasashii Watashi
2011-01-27
Plot: Seriu meets Yae, an older woman in the photography club, who's also a celebrity at her university known for her free-spirited speech and mannerisms
Boku No Hitsugi De Bansan O
2013-11-01
A collection of short stories:• Boku no Hitsugi de Bansan o (Dinner in My Coffin)On a cold white winter night, a dying vampire shares his last moments with a bitter young lady. Will their encounter change what fate holds in store for them? A silently fading final journey.• Tasogare Renren (Longing for Dusk)• Shinobigoto (Whispered Things)High-school student, Chiya, encounters a tragic ghost in a pond.• Hoshi wa Akatsuki no KageOlivia is a peasant girl fleeing an arranged marriage. Michal is a young lord injured after a suspicious horseback riding accident. How are the two of them connected? And what will happen when they find themselves trapped in an abandoned monastery with some very sinister occupants...?- Shoujo-Sense
Honki De Nakechau Koi
2011-01-14
A collection of 6 short stories. Each revolving a dramatic love story.Story 1: Crevasse (Sakurai Machiko)Is it right to just look him from far away? To never talk to him? Is it that there's really no reason to....Story 2: Te wo Tsunaide ikou (Nekoya
Mister Mermaid
2011-01-14
MISTER MERMAID: On a full moon night, Subaru - a merman - coincidentally saved a man who sank into the ocean. After that, in order to see that man again, Subaru traded off his tail for a pair of legs and came to the surface to find Tatsuki - the man's nam
Naki Shoujo No Tame No Pavane
2011-01-14
From Syuura:During a field trip to the imperial capital, Tokyo, Kaga Nanao overhears the beautiful melody of a violin and immediately becomes captivated by it. In order to meet the mystery violinist, Nanao learns the violin and defies her father's wishe
Sola
2011-01-27
Yorito is a high school student who likes to take photographs of the sky. A chance meeting introduces him to Matsuri, but she is no ordinary girl—it turns out that she’s actually a 350 year-old Yaka, an immortal being that cannot go out into the light! As such, Matsuri has been forced to live a life of solitude, and Yorito is the first friend she’s ever had.But there is much more to the Yaka than first meets the eye, and a sword-wielding man named Takeshi seems intent on harming Matsuri, but for what reason?Now thrust into a supernatural battle, will Yorito have the courage to protect their friendship for Matsuri’s sake?
Hontoni, Yasashii (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. From BLU:From modern-day tales of romance in Seattle, to eerie stories from historical Japan, to Yoshinaga-sensei's depiction of the class conflicts that fueled the French Revolution... In these unforgettable tales, there's a little something for every
Apollo no Uta
2014-10-20
Apolloâ??s Song follows the tragic journey of Shogo, a young man whose abusive childhood has instilled in him a loathing for love so profound he finds himself compelled to acts of violence when he is witness to any act of intimacy or affection whether
Omukae Desu
2011-01-14
Madoka is a high school student who is recruited by Nabeshima — the guy in the bunny suit — to work for the GSG (Gokuraku So Gei, a transportation service to heaven). Nabeshima is just way too busy, and since Madoka seems to have the power to see lost
Kigi No Yukue
2011-01-14
Stories in this volume:• Kigi no YukueJuri has always been saying to herself that she has done everything that she wanted to do, and has lived to her own satisfaction. Plus, she's always been skipping class and coming in late in the mornings, only t
Clockwork Apple
2011-05-01
Short story collection of a variety of more mature Tezuka work. The story "Clockwork Apple" was borrowed from the book, before the movie was made, but has very little to do with the book either as Tezuka admits to writing it without reading Clockwork Orange.
Machina Angelus (Yaoi)
2013-05-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1) Machina Angelus - Angel's TemperatureYuya was all alone after his grandfather passed away. Then Kou, his childhood friend, who abandoned Yuya reappeared back in his life. Unbeknownst to Yuya, Kou has a debilitating disease that forced him to leave his side. So in order for Kou to see Yuya again, he decided to become a Machina Angelus (Machine Angel), a machine he founded! Will the single-minded determination of a genius create a miracle?2) Machina Angelus - Angel's Oblivion3) Spicy Hot LifeOsawa Takatoshi is alone, his father left the family years ago and his mother is deceased. Now, Death God, Black, arrives at his door with a ring in his hand and a desire to eat curry. How can a Death God and a human find true love? And if they do, will they be able to stay together?Extra) God's Left Hand
Sunaebo
2011-12-30
Volume 1:1) Days Wishes Fall by YUN Ji WoonAbout the relationship between a father and a daughter.2) The Door by KIM Yeon-JooThe reminisces of a girl in the temporary care of a lord apparent.3) The Ravages of the Tiger by SEO MOON Da MiA girl seeks revenge and death through hunting a tiger.4) The Night has a Thousand Eyes by LEE Hyeon-SookThe relationship between a boy, his girlfriend, and her cousin.5) I Hate You, Dad ♥ by LEE Si Young6) The Road the Dead Pass By by PARK Eun-AhVolume 2: "Boy's Love"3) To Be Born In an Endless Night LEE Hyeon-Sook5) But... by LEE Si Young7) Sanctuary by RHIM Ju-YeonVolume 3: "Antiq + Sad"1) Moon Palace [ì›”ê¶ (月宮)"> by YUN Ji Woon2) by Kang Hye-Jin (강혜진)3) And... by LEE Si Young4) Sorrow [å“€ (ìŠ¬í”Œì• )"> by Park Ki-Hong & KIM Seon Hee (ë°•ê¸°í™ & ê¹€ì„ í¬)7) Hijo de la Luna by SHIN Ji-Sang and GeoA noble man recalls the tragic story of a boy born out of wedlock and the supposed curse upon him because of his white eye. The cursed boy lives a harsh life and falls in love with someone forbidden to him. In the end the beast kills the one he cared most about.Volume 4: "Older"1) Shepherds by Kwon Gyo-jung2) Bride by Ah Ivan/Eban (ì•„ì´ë°˜)3) (í™©ê¸ˆë‚˜ì„ ì˜ ê²½ë¡œ) by Usijin (ìœ ì‹œì§„)4) Sweet & Sweet (ë‹¬ì½¤í•˜ê³ ë‹¬ì½¤í•˜ë„다) by KIM Se Young5) (너는 ë‚˜ì˜ ë‹¬ë¹›) by LEE Si Young6) 1000 Years in Your Eyes"> (ì²œë…„ë„ ë‹¹ì‹ ëˆˆì—는) by RHIM Ju-YeonNote:Volume 4 has yet to be released; however, the chapters that it will contain are already listed.
Kakene Nashi No Love Torihiki
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. Story 01) Kakene Nashi no LOVE Torihiki (A Love Transaction without Overcharging): Since Ami Kirisawa's father passed away, she's had to make it on her own. Now she's built a reputation as an enterprising young woman who will do anything for money. Howeve
Thirsty for Love (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. Orie Nakano's girlfriend is cheating on him with two other men! One is the mysteriously untouchable Tatsumi, and the other is the basketball-playing upperclassman that Orie idolizes. But things are far from being as simple as they seem, and now the three men are inevitably pulled towards each other and bond together by their love for Yuka, which extends much farther than just the girl herself. Love, admiration and lust intermingle around them in an inescapble spiral in this coming of age sexy romance.
Traces Of The Past
2013-07-24
A strange artifact found inside a silver mine in Central America, annihilates an entire region. The two scientists who stumble into it, are unaware of what could it be or it's potential.In an age where technology seems to have stalled, an anonymous company only known as "Hiraima" releases brilliant futuristic gadgets for free use along with their development plans, without claiming any rights. Furious, the world's leading robotics company wipes out from map the source of their future financial ruin.Note: This comic's title was changed from Nagori to avoid being mistaken for a manga with similar title.Read LEFT -> RIGHT
Utsukushii Utsukushii Utsukushii (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. After the break-up with his girlfriend, Kou is left very upset, which is when he meets Akio, Mai's brother. The two of them don't exactly hit it off, but there's a strange kind of attraction that keeps drawing them together. (from Aarinfantasy website)
Namida mo Tooku - Aonibi no Nemuri (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. 1-3) Blue Grey DreamAfter the failure attempt of eloping with his customer, Shiki (Purple Ghost), a male prostitute, gave up his hope for love… until Ootori-sensei came along. Will Shiki finally find what he had been looking for…!? So what if there's a huge gap on their social standings, what's so wrong about living and loving for the moment? Enjoy this forbidden love story in the red-light district.4) Untied HeartbeatShinobu and Washizaki parted ways in the most terrible of circumstances and after the many years that have passed, Shinobu is still scarred by the incident. When Washizaki returns to Japan and seeks treatment for cancer at Shinobu’s hospital, Shinobu must face his past and find a resolution to the difficult feelings he’s hidden deep inside.5) Heartthrob PrinceNoriaki, a normal Japanese high school student befriends transfer student, Zeid, a prince from overseas. As Zeid accustoms himself to Japan, Noriaki, although frustrated with Zeid’s broken Japanese, finds the prince increasingly more charismatic and charming. Can Zeid charm his way into Noriaki’s heart, and ultimately, his bed?
Shisei no Otoko (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. Three men bearing tattoos are Peony Katagi, Buttercup Mutou, and Mad Shark Nogami. They are all involved with mystery man Kubota. Is there salvation for these men who live on the underside of society?In the final part of the tattoo series, "Everyone's Song," forty-two pages drawn specifically for the occasion, all the stories come to a conclusion.Two extra stories are included in this collection. In ââ?¬Ë?Spring Loveââ?¬â?¢, the object of a man's one-sided love turns into a vengeful spirit every night and visits him. "Dream's Guidance" has also been added to this special collection. [Nakama]
Ai Ga Areba Toshinosa Nante (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. Collection of oneshots:1) Compass of the HeartMiyahara Yoshimi is troubled by the gaudily dressed host who always comes into the convenience store where he works. But when Tsumagi Makoto passes out in front of the store, they become friends.2) The Difficult Couple- Continuation of 1.3) Singing Stray Cat (Utau Noraneko) prequel to ch.14) From RainAccidental death, murder, guilt and punishment affect a man, his younger cousin and the cousin's best friend. 5) SummertimeWhen Haruhiko's summer plans with his girlfriend fall through, he ends up shuffled off to visit his cousin near the beach. But cute waiter Nanami looks so shocked to see him, have they met before?6) As Long As There's Love, Age Doesn't MatterTomo wants a little affection from his cold older lover Reiji, and he's not speaking to him till he gets it. After two weeks, is it all over for Tomo and Reiji?
Natsu, Kimi ga Saku (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 Storm in Heaven:Shinobu grew up in a town so small that he didn't even have any classmates in elementary school. Without any friends his age, he spent his time learning about flowers with a local horticulture expert. Now that he's moved away to a city, he still sticks to himself, since he never really learned how to make friends. That is, with the exception of Yukihito, who came up to him one day and became his friend. The trouble is, now Yukihito means the world to Shinobu, and he doesn't know what to do about it.
My Boy x My Love
2011-01-14
Title Story - After falling asleep in the snow Atsuki meets the fun and intelligent Kai who seems to be a bit sick.Darling Smoker - Asahi decides to give up on all guys that smoke because of her previous cheating boyfriend and meets respectable clean Itsuru the class president, but shock, he smokes!
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Onikakushihen
2013-06-17
From Yen Press:Life couldn’t be better for Keiichi Maebara. Sure, he’s moved to a sleepy, little town where nothing happens and high school consists of a one-room schoolhouse — but his new friends and fellow students are all cute girls! When he happens upon a story about a grisly local murder, however, his contentment turns to uneasiness as he finds himself drawn into a web of silent intrigue that involves his newfound friends…and threatens his very existence.The story of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is divided into a total of eight chapters: four "Question" arcs and four "Answer" arcs. Each chapter keeps the same main characters, but ends in a different way. However, each chapter gives valuable answers, hints, and clues to the previous one, while at the same time bringing forth even more mysteries.The question arcs are:1. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Onikakushihen2. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Watanagashihen3. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Tatarigoroshihen4. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - HimatsubushihenThe answer arcs are:5. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Meakashihen6. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Tsumihoroboshihen7. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Minagoroshihen8. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Matsuribayashi-henThe side story arcs are:- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Onisarashihen- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Yoigoshihen- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Kataribanashihen- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Utsutsukowashi-hen- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Kokoro Iyashihen - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Hirukowashi-hen - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan - Tsubamegaeshihen- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei - Saikoroshihen
Soft Shell
2011-02-11
A poignant and intelligent collection of short stories linked to the progression of the seasons.:1. Soft Shell2. Falling In Love With The Sky3. One Piece (The Dress)4. The Name Of Water5. Tough6. Wind Grass Child
Blood Heaven
2012-04-11
Princess Aurora,Laira was awoke from coma and realized that herself is not a living thing but a doll.Her fiance,Prince Erique has been killed by a mysterious guy.Laira decided to joined FLAM, a military organization at Pillatus that hunting vampires to revenge her fiance's death.She meets Veltrich, prince at Pillatus who had a similar face with Erique. Nevertheless,in fact that similarity had a prove that he is not Erique. Laira starts to worry if she fall in love with Veltrich and betray her love for Erique.Where is the way of love Laira now?
Hito Yuri Touge
2012-07-23
From Ivyscan:Having been born with an ability to destroy things without having to touch them, a man was abandoned by his mother when he was a child. His name long forgotten, he continues to travel aimlessly, crossing paths with those with superhuman powers along the way. These encounters are perhaps brought about by his own power.
Fukumoto Nobuyuki's Oneshot Collections
2015-04-02
Three volumes of oneshots by the famous gambling author Fukumoto Nobuyuki.Volume 1: Ano Hito no Trumpet (That Man's Trumpet)Volume 2: Hoshi Furu Yoru ni (The Night the Stars Fall)Volume 3: Mae he...!! (Forward...!!)Hoshi Furu Yoru ni Description: No matter how much time passes, and no matter who they are, the love one has for their parents does not change. A heartbreaking tragedy about the memories a son has of his late father.
Haitoku Ga Matte Iru
2011-01-14
Yurino's beloved is in financial trouble, so she decides to help him out by being a prostitute. However, the first guy she says "wanna have some fun with me for 500 bucks?" to happens to be a famous popular music composer, Yukio, with one of his singers,
Rikara (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. Seiten is the illegitimate son of the King. He's considered to be an insult to his kind and his brothers make fun of him by humiliating him and his position. It's thanks to Rikara, a prisoner (or as Seiten would say: a fallen angel) that he finds the strength to fight and win back his life.
To The Earth-Born You
2015-01-06
A tsunami that caught everyone off guard washed away homes and broke up families. At this moment, why bother remembering the past that can't be changed? Other than adding on to the survivors' sorrow, it also bring up those heart-tearing pasts...
Shingeki no Kyojin - Sono Kemono no Na wa (Doujinshi)
2015-03-21
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Pairing: Levi x Eren
Itsuka Sukida to Itte
2011-02-11
Here is a war going on between the West T.K. and the East T.K. Both sides have "puppets" who can read other people's minds through touch. Every "keyword" is given by two people. It doesn't work unless there is contact between their bodies. The first one to find out the keyword wins.
Kootetsu no Hana*
2011-02-11
From Saigo no Shou:During the turbulent Bakumatsu, a group defends the capital city of Kyoto and the Tokugawa Bakufu: the Shinsengumi. The man known as a "demon" throughout the group: Vice Commander Hijikata Toshizo. The top swordsman in the group, one who looks up to Hijikata: Okita Souji. But deep inside Okita's heart lies an Okita who hates Hijikata with a passion... and that Okita is about to awake!!
Metamorcode
2012-10-23
There's been a string of mysterious deaths, where the victims are torn up for no discernible reason. One day, the situation escalates and Homura Kei's computer class of 36 people is slaughtered. Due to Kei's delinquent behavior in skipping class, she ends up as the soul survivor of the massacre. When she goes home that night, a hacker called Yuon comes to her door. He claims to have also lost someone to the mysterious murderer, and he has information that Kei does not. Apparently, someone has created a program that can affect humans through the image of a blue butterfly on a computer screen, and that someone is using the program to murder people. Kei and Yuon will have to track down the murderer, before whoever it is decides to finish them off!
Hikari
2011-01-14
Plot: Three students are living fairly normal lives when, one day, they are overcome with intense stomach pain and a star symbol appears like a tatoo on their skin. With the symbol came supernatural powers, as well as enemies coming to kill them.As more and more people develop similar supernatural powers, the story starts to turn into a Battle Royalesque bloody playground, only with an entire city as the setting and many innocents caught in the crossfire.Among other themes, the story asks the question, "When is it alright to kill?" and delves deep into the darkness of the human psyche.
Mirage Of Blaze
2011-01-14
parts melodrama, historical romance, and supernatural fantasy. Japanese history predominates a heavily structured plot, which mainly involves the continued aggression between magic using guardians, or "possessors," and the denizens of a "feudal underworld
Saikano
2011-01-14
It is one of the masterpieces of the romance genre in manga. Shuji (シュウジ, ShÅ«ji?), a high school student in Hokkaido, is the main character. Chise (ã¡ãE Chise?), a fellow student, declares her love for Shuji at the beginning of the series. However, Chise is very shy and Shuji has a bitter tongue. Neither know how to express their feelings very well, but they do indeed have them for each other.One day, while Shuji is shopping in Sapporo, unknown bombers attack the city in broad daylight. He and his friends run for cover but notice a fast and small flying object shoot down enemy bombers. Separated from his friends, Shuji wanders through the wreckage only to stumble upon Chise. She has metal wings and weapons apparently grafted onto her body. She tells him she has become the ultimate weapon, without her knowledge or consent. However, she is seen by the JSDF as the last hope for defending Japan from imminent invasion by unknown foreign forces for reasons that are not apparent.This story, as suggested by the sub-title "The Last Love Song On This Little Planet", is primarily a love story. Although war is the backdrop for the show, we are not drawn into the war by extravagant battle scenes or the intricate details of national politics. The story focuses primarily on Chise's reactions to her increasingly powerful destructive abilities, Shuji's reaction to the same, and the relationship between the two of them. They go through emotional ordeals that may leave the reader crying as their story unfolds in the midst of war.A number of minor characters, who do not necessarily know of Chise's role in the war, have sub-plots that mostly concern everyday people in the context of war: a woman whose husband is constantly away from home, a school boy who joins the army to protect his sweetheart, a girl whose civilian boyfriend was killed in a bombing, and others.