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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'.
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.
Kimi Ni Todoke
2011-01-14
Kuronuma Sawako’s one wish in life is to make friends. That’s a difficult proposition when everyone who meets this high school student cowers in terror! She just wants to be like her classmate Kazehaya-kun, a laid-back, easygoing guy.
Marchan : The Embodiment of Tales
2014-10-01
The ability to become stronger just be reading...The strange tale of Marchan and his ability.
Black Cat
2011-01-14
Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind him as he thinks?
Wangan Midnight
2011-01-14
The story gets its roots from the actual street racing that occurs on Tokyo's Shuto Expressway, one stretch of which is known as the "Wangan", literally meaning "bay side" (although it is generally used to refer to the freeway), the longest, straightest r
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.
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.
Joujuu Senjin!! Mushibugyo
2012-04-21
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. not found...
Okusama Wa Joshi Kousei
2011-01-20
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Onohara Asami is a cute, 17 year-old, 2nd year high school student. What nobody knows is that she's actually already married, to her physics teacher.Besides her responsibility as a student, she now has to take care of the household and keep the marriage a secret in school. Will she be able to do all of this and will she succeed in making her danna-sama (husband) interested in her?
Online - The Comic
2014-10-17
From MangaBox:Mai Yashiro (22) was an average office worker until the day a video game console arrived in her mailbox.The game she is forced to play, “Nightmare,” is a dangerous game in which one risks both the lives of the ones they love and their own body!! If you refuse to play, those dear to you die. If you lose battles in the game, parts of your body (your arms or legs, your voice, etc.) cease functioning.The horror of this game spreads throughout society in a flash, and, to fight it, Mai’s company creates a “Nightmare” Strategy Team. After being assigned to this team, Mai and her dependable comrades boldly rise up against this hellish game.
Freezing
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. One day the earth was invaded by extra-dimensional beings known as The Nova. Using manufactured tissue called Stigmata and branding it into their bodies, a new breed of female warriors was born. these girls possessed the ability to call forth powerful weapons and abilities that far exceeded normal humans. Taking a younger boy as a partner, the two fought as a pair of combatants. These girls are also the only power on earth that have the power to resist the Nova`s freezing effect. Mankind has come to call these girls...
Last Inning
2011-01-14
From Endless Abyss:Hatogaya, a man who used to love base ball and gave up on it, gets set up to take the fall for his company and gets sent to prison. a high school principal and his former coach, who's school is about to lose its baseball program bails hatogaya out, but in exchange for getting him out of jail he has to coach the schools not so great baseball team.
07 Ghost
2011-01-14
Set in a Gothic fantasy world, this is the story of Teito Klein, an orphaned slave who becomes top military academy student. However, an unexpected turn of events left him pursued by the forces of the Barsburg Empire, because of his exceptional ability to use a form of magic called Zaiphon. Now an escaping convict, Teito's sheltered by the church in District 7.Because of the 7th District's law of sanctuary, as long as Teito stays in the church, the army cannot arrest him. Here, he discovered many mysteries surrounding himself, the church, and the Empire itself.
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.
Crayon Shin-chan
2011-01-14
Crayon Shin-chan (?????????, Kureyon Shinchan) is a manga and anime series written by Yoshito Usui. The American version of the manga is titled "Crayon ShinChan" while the UK, Catalan, Galician, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, Hindi, Danish and American version of the anime is titled Shin-Chan. The series follows the antics of a five year-old boy Shinnosuke Nohara, his parents, neighbours, and friends. This story is set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The show is called "Crayon Shin-chan" because "crayon" signifies the fact that it is a tool commonly used by kindergartners and that Shin-chan goes to kindergarten. "Shin-chan" is the affectionate name for the main character. (R.I.P. Usui Yoshito April 21, 1958 – September 11, 2009)
Magi - Sinbad No Bouken
2014-02-04
This manga tells us a story about Sinbad's early life, when he captured the first Dungeon, Baal.
Watari-kun no xx ga Houkai Sunzen
2015-01-12
Ever since his parents died, Watari Nao's life has revolved around his little sister. He forgoes club activities for the sake of spending time with her, leading many of his peers to label him a siscon. But as long as his sister's happy, Nao is willing to shut out any unwelcome comments about himself.Unbeknownst to Nao, however, a greater danger has resurfaced - one that destroyed his way of life six years ago, and threatens to do so once again.And that danger, in the form of a girl wielding a garden hoe, will stop at nothing to reclaim what could once have been hers, and hers alone.
Tanaka-kun Wa Itsumo Kedaruge
2013-10-08
Sighing, leaning on his elbows, sleepy eyes. Tanaka-kun is a boy that basically doesn't try but isn't disliked. This is a laid-back youth comedy about Tanaka-kun and the quiet Oota who can't leave him alone. genres comedy, shounen, school life, slice of life
Natsume Yuujinchou
2011-01-14
Natsume is just an ordinary kid, except he can see spirits, just like his grandma Reiko could. Reiko, though, used to bully the spirits, and bound them to her will in the Book of Friends. Now that Natsume has inherited this book, a never-ending stream of spirits is coming after him. With the help of a spirit cat; (who really just wants Natsume to die so he can have the book), Natsume spends his days dissolving the contracts that bind the spirits and trying not to get killed.
Ai Yori Aoshi
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. Despite her family's protests, Aoi Sakuraba decides that she is going to marry Kaoru Hanabishi, her love of eighteen years. Once he realizes that her intentions are genuine - and that she's not just trying to get him to reconcile with his estranged (and domineering) family - he begins to definitely warm up to the idea, too. What obstacles must the two overcome in order to be together?
All Rounder Meguru
2011-01-14
New Series by Hiroki Endo, about a young man training in Shooto style MMA.
Sun-ken Rock
2011-01-14
Sun-Ken Rock (サンケンãƒãƒƒã‚¯?) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Boichi. The plot tells the story of Ken who is in love with a Korean girl called Yumin. He dropped out of high school and followed her to Korea in an attempt to be in the police force just like her. Instead, he finds himself as the head of a local gang.What will happen to Ken?Â
Inubaka
2011-01-14
All alone except for her loyal mutt Lupin, 18 year old Suguri moves from the country-side to the big city, Tokyo, to find a career and a new life. On a walk to check out their new neighborhood, Lupin mates another dog while her owner Teppei isn't looking, shattering his dream of a litter of purebred puppies. To make up for her mongrel's wayward wooing, Suguri offers to work at the pet store Teppei manages which leads her to numerous adventures of canine antics.
Kiss x Sis
2011-12-16
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Keita has two step-sisters who love him in a lustful way and have no problems expressing it; they are even competitive about their affection towards him. Much to his chagrin, as well as the amusement of his friends, he endures it.However, when one day they come to his school to give him his lunch, he gets annoyed and explodes on them. They then confess their feelings for him in front of everyone and leave. Feeling sorry for them, he chases after them and says that he'll study hard in order to get in the same high school as them.Not only that, an otaku teacher with a lustful body, a loli kouhai and a busty classmate take interest in him and little by little become closer to him, causing many misunderstandings and complicated situations...Will Keita be able to get into the same high school as his sisters? Hill he endure forever his sister's ero attacks? Will he succumb to any of the other girls' attacks?... Lots of ecchiness and fun is assured!
Cuticle Detective Inaba
2011-01-24
The scarlet dog detective invites us to a labyrinth full of exciting cases!! Inaba Hiroshi is a red-haired detective with a hair fetish, and together with his efficient (?) young male assistants, they fight off the attacks of an ambitious Italian mafia (which is a goat though). This is a gag story of a detective who thwarts off the mafia`s every design (and getting quite sick of it)!!
Mushoku Tensei ~Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu~
2014-09-27
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A 34-year-old NEET otaku is chased out from his house by his family. This virgin, plump, unattractive, and penniless nice guy found that his life are going down the path to an end. He then recalled that his life could actually be much better if he can get over the dark history of his life. Just when he was at the point of regret, he saw a truck moving at fast speed, and three high-school students in it's path. Mustering all strength he had, he tried to save them and ended getting run over by the truck, quickly ending his life. The next time he opened his eyes, he is already reincarnated to a world of sword and magic as Rudeus Greyrat. Born to a new world, a new life, Rudeus decided that, "This time, I'll really live my life to the fullest with no regret!". Thus start the journey of a man yearning to restart his life.
Bonbonzaka Koukou Engekibu
2011-01-14
Junna Shoutarou, who just entered Tokeizaka high school, falls for the school's madonna, Hibino Makoto. Meanwhile, the school's notorious homosexual, Tokudaiji Hiromi, targets Shoutarou as his new victim. Shoutarou, who under Hiromi's threats, joins the drama club and discovers that Makoto is the drama club's vice president. Perfect--except everyone thinks Shoutarou is gay with Hiromi!
Gamaran
2011-01-14
Middle Edo Period -- One state becomes the gathering place for sinful martial artists, who believ in nothing other than power, know of no other way of life other than letting oneself go wild in the battle. That state is the Unabara State, the 'Haunt of Demons'Washitzu Naosata, the ruler of the powerful state, Unabara, is looking for his successor. He calls upons all his 31 sons, and tell them to search for whoever they believe to be the strongest martial artist of all. Each of their chosen martial artists then are to fight against each other until only one is left standing. Whoever is the winner, whoever has the strongest martial artist in nation by his side will become his successor . . .Out in the midst of the mountain is the doujo of the 'Daigame Ryuu' (Giant Tortoise Style). There lives Kurogane Gama, the son of the legendary swordsman, Kurogane Jinsuke, who is believed to be able to kill 1000 martial artists in Unabara. There, one of the son of Washitzu Naosata, Washitzu Naoshi, comes in search of the legendary swordsman, only to find that he had gone missing several years ago. After seeing the battle style of Gama, he instead chooses to ask Gama to come with him. Wanting to become stronger, Gama agrees to his offer, and that marks the beginning of Gama's battle to become the strongest of all . . .
Angel Sanctuary
2011-01-14
The angel Alexiel loved God, but she rebelled against Heaven when she saw how disgracefully the other angels were behaving. She was finally captured, and as punishment sent to Earth to live an endless series of tragic lives. She now inhabits the body of Setsuna Mudo, a troubled teen in love with his sister Sara. Setsuna's misery mirrors the chaos among the angels, and their combined passions threaten to destroy both Heaven and Earth.
Aka Chan To Boku
2011-01-14
Young Takuya has it tough. After his mother passed away it has been his job to take care of his baby brother Minoru while their father, Harumi, works the long hours of the Japanese "salaryman." Takuya must sacrifice the playtime usually associated with childhood for the responsibilities of an adult. Cooking, cleaning, sewing and scolding are all now an integral part of the young boy's life. "All work and no play" has Takuya incredibly frustrated and resentful of his little brother. Will Takuya find it in his heart to love the brother who is causing him so much grief?!Baby and Me received the 40th Shogakukan Manga Award for sh?jo in 1995.Included one-shots:Volume 2: Time LimitVolume 4: Secret Boy ni Tee Dasuna!!Volume 6: Baka de Karukete Wagamama deVolume 15: Natsu to Kimi no Irradiation
Finder (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. Vol 1: Target in the Finder (Finder no Hyouteki) 1. You're my Loveprize in Viewfinder: Freelance photographer Takaba Akihito is abducted by the powerhouse of the criminal underworld, Asami Ryuichi, who claims both Akihito’s body and soul. Not just for tonight, but forever... 2. Fixer: Again delving into the dark underworld, Akihito meets icy beauty, Fei Long- leader of Hong Kong’s mafia. 3. Embrace the Heat of the Night: Akihito is shocked when Asami show up on his doorstep, one stormy night. Vol 2: Cage in the Finder (Finder no Ori) 1. Splendor of High Rises 1-4 (Kourou no Hana ~Unobtainable~): The fateful tale of how Asami and Fei Long first met 7 years ago. 2. Body Chase: Working with a police detective, Akihito infiltrates Asami’s flagship club, Sion. Vol 3: One Wing in the Finder (Finder no Sekiyoku) 1. Naked Truth 1-5: Tokyo arc. Just as Asami and Akihito are beginning to be drawn closer to each other, Akihito falls for a trap set by a vengeful Fei Long. 2. Love Surprise: On New Year’s Day, a very drunk Akihito repeatedly calls up Asami and harasses him over the phone.Vol 4: Prisoner in the Finder (Finder no Ryoshuu) 1. Naked Truth 6-12: Hong Kong arc, Part 1 2. Takaba's Wonderful Day: After witnessing Akihito being humiliated on the job, Asami offers to take Akihito out for the evening. Vol 5: Truth in the Finder (You're my Naked Truth in the Viewfinder) (Finder no Shinjitsu) 1. Naked Truth Zero: The story of how Fei Long and Yoh first met.2. Naked Truth 13-18: The conclusion of Naked Truth, Hong Kong arc, Part 2 3. Naked Truth Extra 1 - Temporary Paradise (Naked Truth epilogue): Asami and Akihito spend time in the South Pacific while they both heal. Vol 6: Passion in the Finder (Finder no Netsujou) 1. Naked Truth Extra 2 - Drowning in a Sea of Bloody Marys (continuation of Temporary Paradise): Akihito gives Asami a massage. 2. Escape & Love 1-5: Asami and Akihito return to Tokyo. Despite their clashing worlds, Akihito and Asami continue to be drawn to each other. Vol. 7: Desire in the Finder (Finder no Katsubou) 1. Pray in the Abyss 1-9: Akihito splits his time between being Asami's cook (and housemate) and working as a daredevil photographer. But what happens when he catches another man weeping on Asami's perfectly tailored sleeve? Are business and pleasure about to mix in the worst possible way? 2. Takaba Akihito's Graceful Summer Holiday: Akihito and Asami both find ways to beat the heat. 3. Head of Department Takaba Akihito's Rose Colored Accomplishments: Akihito dreams that he is the General Manger of Takaba, Co., and attempts to bend subordinate Asami Ryuchi to his will.
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...
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.).
Murcielago
2014-01-12
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. In a city overflowing with heinous crimes and violence, two girls make it their job to kill criminals who can not be dealt with by police.
Youkai Shoujo - Monsuga
2014-04-17
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Part time worker at a general store in Akiba, Yatsuki encounters a beautiful girl named Roka when she lands on his face in the middle of a park. Much to his surprise, he's able to become friends with this beautiful girl... but she hides a terrible secret that Yatsuki will find out soon enough. With other beautiful girls that surround him, including his little sister Nanao and the maid cafe girl Moru, Yatsuki will have to fight to protect the supernatural girls around him.
The One Manhua
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 ShoujoMagic:Lele was born into the fashion industry. Both her parents were models, and they both die in a tragic airplane crash leaving a 5-year-old Lele orphaned. Therefore, it is no surprise that Lele hates the industry, thinking it’s superficial and unnecessary!Raised by her maternal grandmother, Lele reaches seventeen years of age before she is sucked in when her mother's sister – a fashion model agent and former model, convinces the reluctant Lele to model. Lele had been adverse to the whole idea, until she sees a photo shoot of popular American model Angus Lanson, and she begins to see modeling as an art form.When Aunt Fei's magazine editor invites Angus Lanson to a meeting of all the top fashion ambassadors, a curious Lele is invited to meet him. She does not know that Angus' twin elder brother, Eros Lanson, is secretly accompanying his brother. This obviously leads to confusion and is the start of a charming story of Lele's goals: fashion in NYC, becoming a top model, and…love???
Kamisama Hajimemashita
2011-01-24
From Aerandria Scans:Momozono Nanami’s dad, a man with a penchant for gambling, disappeared after accumulating a huge amount of debt. Thus, she was chased out of her house by the debt collectors. When she met a timid man being chased by a dog, he told her that he’d give her his house. She believed his persuasive talk, but when she went to his house… it turned out to be a shrine. Moreover, a guy with fox ears appeared, which made Nanami even more confused. What will become of homeless and confused Nanami?
Devil And Devil
2011-01-14
Above the Earth, there is a continuous battle between angels and devils. One devil in particular, Sword, has it in for a certain angel, Ios. In their 101st fight together, both are severely wounded. Not only that, but their clashing power causes the two t
Youkai Apato no Yuuga na Nichijou
2012-02-21
From MangaHelpers:Inaba Yuushi's parents died in his first year of middle school, and he moved in with his relatives. Though they did care for him, he could tell he was a burden. After he graduated, he happily prepared to move to a high school with a dormitory. Unfortunately, the dormitory burned to the ground before he could move in! Yuushi doesn't want to live with his grudging relatives, but it's rough finding lodging as an orphaned student with little money. He finally finds a room in a nice old building which seems too good to be true.The catch is that it is a Monster House, a place where humans and supernatural creatures--ghosts, mononoke, etc.-- live together. Another high schooler lives there, a cute girl named Akine, and she's completely unfazed by the monsters. In fact, she can even exorcise evil spirits! Yuushi's high school life just got much stranger than he ever bargained for! [tethysdust]
Hoozuki-san Chi No Aneki + Imouto
2014-04-25
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. not found...
Noragami
2011-03-21
"A god who can, with a sword, clear sentences." In the human world, there is a god who can penetrate into the heart of them. When you are sad, when you are tired, if you look up to heaven, we can see a telephone number. But it is important not to call! If we call, a boy stands in front of you dislike and say "Delighted, I am God." If it happens to you, what would you do?
Thesis Manhwa
2011-01-14
From The Company:Prophesied death. Boy who challenges fate.The fight against the world's fate itself begins now.Original webcomic
Boku Wa Tomodachi Ga Sukunai
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. Based on the light novel by Hirasaka Yomi & Buriki.Hasegawa Kodaka has transferred schools, and he's having a hard time making friends. It doesn't help that his blond hair tends to make people think he's a delinquent. One day, he runs into his bad-tempered solitary classmate Yozora while she's talking animatedly to her imaginary friend Tomo. Realizing that neither of them have any actual friends, they decide that the best way to alter this situation is to form a club and start recruiting.That is how "Rinjinbu" was formed, a club specifically designed for people who don't have very many friends. As other lonely classmates slowly join their little club, they'll try to learn how to build friendships through cooking together, playing games, and other group activities. But will this group of relationship-challenged misfits really be able to get along?
To Aru Kagaku no Choudenjibou
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. The story is set in a world where supernatural powers exist through science, and magic exists through religion.‘University City.’ 2.3 million inhabitants.80% of the students are active in the ‘Brain Development Program’ and out of those only 7 are Level 5s.Meet the civilian protagonist Mikoto and her friend Kuroko, maintainers of peace and order at the University district, as members of the JudgmentNOTE: Spin-off of To Aru Majutsu no Index
The Cat Meets Fish
2015-03-30
When the cat meets fish,what will happen?'The Cat Meets Fish'Tropical adventure fantasy!
Medaka Box
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. Kurokami Medaka, a first year, is elected as Student Council President, and the first thing she does is establish a suggestion box. Since she was just elected as Student Council President, she's holding all the Student Council's responsibilities, and wearing their armbands.So, she asks her childhood friend Hitoyoshi Zenkichi, for help.
Ten - Tenna Toori No Kaidanji
2011-01-14
Takafumi Ten is called to a mahjong club one night to play again Ikawa Hiroyuki, a young mahjong player. Having just robbed Ten's friends blind at mahjong, Ten arrives to take back his winnings.. Ten's mahjong style becomes more apparent as the game progresses...amateurish! Ten cheats in the last round, using a move called the Tsubame Gaeshi, and winning with a Tenhou hand. Hiroyuki is angered once Ten admits he cheated after the game. Will he come to understand Ten's "Way of Tenhou", where Ten willingly cheats and gets beat up in response for his friends? Will Ten unlock his true mahjong potential or cheat forever?
The Life Of The Three Bears
2015-02-25
This is a story of the simple life of the three bears: the panda bear, the black bear, and the polar bear.
Undead King
2015-03-12
Corpse vs Zombie! Legend has it that this two species of "undead" have PKed here! Originally from the secretive Eastern region, the strange drum sound- thump thump rhythm, have let the whole world become closer to being completely invaded by the undead...to stop the thump thump rhythm from this drum, humanity has started to go to war with the undeads!
Billy Bat
2011-01-14
Billy Bat is a comic-in-a-comic and the real protagonist is a Japanese-American artist named Kevin Yamagata who draws Billy Bat for Marble Comics.Shortly after they transition to the artist in his studio as two actual detectives, who look like Laurel and Hardy in Dick Tracy era suits and trench coats, knock on the door and appropriate Kevin's room for the purpose of conducting surveillance on a room in an adjacent building. One of the detectives, the skinny “Laurelâ€, sees Kevin's work and it turns out he's a Billy Bat fan. The other chubby "Hardy" detective picks up a page and says that the characters look familiar and accuses Kevin of translating an old Jap comic.As Hardy remembers the comic he thinks Kevin is ripping off, the story jumps off to 1949 Tokyo.