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Six hundred years ago, under the Wu Dynasty, martial arts thrived. And among warriors, one saying was passed down through generations: Anyone can become a martial artist but only the truly gifted can become a Brewmaster. In a world where strength is forged in spirit and power flows through elemental energy, Ye Ling, a young man with an extraordinary sensitivity to the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, sets out on an unorthodox path: Not as a fighter, but as a cultivation brewmastera master of brewing spirit elixirs that can change destinies. Amid rival clans, ancient secrets, and power-hungry warriors, Ye Lings path will challenge what it means to be strongand prove that in a world ruled by fists, the true alchemy of power lies in what you create.

The world is encased in winter due to the advances of the Ice Kingdom. Kind-hearted Otr, who dreams of being a warrior like his dad, has been entrusted with keeping the fires burning as a cook in the fortress. But when the fortress is attacked by the demonic army of the Ice Kingdom, the people and the flame are in danger of being snuffed out. Can Otr awaken a power that can turn the tide? A hero's journey of fire and ice now begins! (MANGA Plus)

“if you do that, you’re gonna flip my switch, you know?” Nonoka is a college girl who dreams of a heart-fluttering romance. She moves from the countryside to Tokyo and goes to live with her older brother, who’s a comedian. But surprise—his comedy partner, the infamous bad boy Watarase, is living there too! He’s a total flirt, way too touchy, and definitely not boyfriend material — or so she thought…!? Wait—no, this isn’t a fluttering romance...! A forbidden cohabitation rom-com with Japan’s No.1 “real crush” comedian begins! Can she survive a life where falling for him is absolutely off-limits!?

As the son of retired Japanese national team ace Shishitani Kei, Shishitani Gaku was the ace of his middle school club team, but he wondered if he was suited to be an attacker. One day, Kei came to watch Gaku practice and met Noboru, who had exceptional talent as an attacker, and declared that he would make him the best volleyball player in Japan. The father-son relationship ended. Gaku vowed to prove his own limits as an attacker and beat his father and Noboru with the volleyball style he had pioneered.

Jae-eun likes handsome and nerdy guy, but meeting someone like that is still very difficult. Since her last relationship three years ago, Jae-eun has been single and focused on her studies. However, her ex-boyfriend Hee-jun, who hasn't changed at all, and Sun-woo, the man who fits her type, suddenly appear. Jae-eun is attracted to Sun-woo because of his impressive physique and smart nerdy charm, but for some reason, Hee-jun keeps watching her. Eventually, Hee-jun's provocation causes her to lie to Sun-woo about being in a relationship with him, and Sun-woo gives a surprising response. "Didn't you lie to me because you also have feelings for me?"

Asano Katsuya is a US trained psychiatrist who has been recruited by the Tokyo Police Department to provide a profile through the victims' data. Based on Asano's profile and recommendation, an elaborate plan is put into place to lure the serial killer out - a plan that bore successful results Now, after three years and twelve victims, Shinohara Keiji is finally in police custody. Shinohara has promised a thorough confession, however, on the absolute terms that Asano has to be the one to receive it. Besides the curious request by the killer whom Asano was only familiar with on paper, disturbing nightmares begin to plague him as soon as he's given the case... Tags

Twenty-six-year-old Shibakusa Tohru is about to make his major label debut when his band mates fire him. In the midst of his despair, he learns that his former classmate Shigure Narahara, now a top singer, has committed suicide. Tohru, who had been pushing for Shigure, loses his emotional anchor and should have jumped off a balcony to follow her, but instead he finds himself in a time jump back to his high school days.

Ji Seoyul is a web magazine columnist who writes a sex column. But she has one big problem: she's a virgin! Even though she’s desperate to shed her virginity as soon as possible, she just can’t seem to find a decent guy. One day, completely drunk and having lost all sense of reason, she ends up passionately licking and kissing a nearly naked model, Kang Juhun, featured on a subway advertisement panel. A video capturing Seoyul’s bizarre act spreads widely, and thanks to it, Juhun unexpectedly rises to fame. Thinking she’d never run into him again, Seoyul tries to live quietly— Until she comes face to face with Kang Juhun at a magazine photoshoot… “…You’re the person from that video at Gwanghwamun Station, right?” How on earth did he find out…?!

"I'm curious about men, and since you're the only man in this house, I'll have to see what you've got!" Yeonseul became a young widow when her husband died an untimely death before they could even consummate their marriage on their wedding night. Living quietly as a solitary young mistress wasn't enough for Yeonseul, as her curiosity for men only grew. In the midst of this, Dolsoe, a well-built and handsome servant of the household, seems to keep lingering around her... Now that her father-in-law is away! Yeonseul finally can't suppress her curiosity and decides to draw Dolsoe in.

Elizabeth, who longs to be a brave warrior, joins the brave warrior training prefecture and hones her sword skills day by day. However, she is shunned by her male rivals because she is a "woman," and they tell her to give up on being a hero. Tragedy befalls Elizabeth, who cannot give up on being a brave warrior! The journey of a person with nothing begins!

Haruki, a high school student, suffers relentless bullying from a trio of classmates. His life takes a drastic turn when a beautiful transfer student named Shirayuki approaches him with an unexpected proposition: if the bullying stops, would Haruki consider dating him? Haruki dismisses the offer as a joke. However, the next day, one of his tormentors disappears, followed by another. It’s evident that Shirayuki is a psychopath who lacks common sense and empathy, willing to go to extreme lengths for Haruki’s sake.

The life of a socially anxious girl who wants to make friends, and her mysterious short classmate she can’t figure out — whether she’s laughing with her or at her

Gather up your wooden stakes, your blood-covered hatchets, and all the skeletons in the darkest depths of your closet, and prepare for a horrifying adventure into the darkest corners of comics history. Dark Horse Comics further corners the market on high-quality horror storytelling with one of the most anticipated releases of the decade - a hardcover archive collection of the legendary Creepy Magazine! This groundbreaking material turned the world of graphic storytelling on its head in the early 1960s, as phenomenal young artists like Bernie Wrightson and Neal Adams reached new artistic heights with their fascinating explorations of classic and modern horror stories.

“I will take in and raise this child.” I'm Katsuragi Ayako, thirty-*BEEP* years old. It's been 10 years since I took in the daughter of my late sister and her husband. My daughter's now in high school and is getting on well with her childhood friend, Aterazawa Takumi. Maybe they'll start dating? Takumi's a really nice guy, so I'm all for it. Eh? He has something to say to me? Is it something like “Please give me your daughter.”? No way, I'm getting ahead of myself. “Ayako-mama… I've always loved you. Please go out with me.” “…You like me (mama), not my daughter!?”

When spring came, when the colorful wildflowers budded in the wide meadows, Irene had to struggle with anguish. "Hmph..." A tickling sensation from a secret place. When she went into heat, she couldn't do anything for a week. Worse yet, she couldn't find a male to share her estrus with. Meanwhile, Knox caught a whiff of a sweet scent on the breeze blowing in from somewhere. The scent of a female in heat. He pulled back Irene's robe, and her snow-white hair spilled out. The corners of his tightly pressed lips lifted. "A female anthromorph... Come with me."

The world’s most popular game, AZURE LAND, suddenly ends its service. Soon after, monsters from the game begin appearing in the real world, blurring the line between reality and virtual reality. Shizuya Kakitsubata, the game’s top commander, is caught in the chaos and must now fight to survive. Humanity, once the hunters, have become the hunted—and their survival is uncertain in this new, deadly reality

Yeoreum, a girl prone to superstition, stumbles upon an online guide to transporting to another world, and... it works! Only thing is, after twelve hours, she's transported back to reality. In this other world, her name is Margaret, and she's punished for humiliating the duke and forced to work as a farmer. Fortunately, she discovers through her afternoon escapes from reality that farming is her true dream. She then meets Noel the Warrior, Rikerta Empire's hero, and agrees to a fake engagement with him, unaware that he's her classmate, Han Doyun. Meanwhile, Lady Emma attempts to sabotage Margaret's life due to her infatuation with Noel, and Duke Charlotte plots to bring the warrior down. Will Yeoreum's simple farming life survive in this drama-filled world?

A hangover leads to a shared life between a thief and a slave girl. Harris is an adventurer who works as a thief and scout, a job that is often shunned due to poor reputation. One day he gets drunk and buys a slave girl, Tiana. Tiana, who had been treated badly and not given enough food until then, comes to adore Harris, who treats her kindly, as her master. Harris, who had been hoping that Tiana would grow up to be a beautiful woman, is gradually drawn to her because of her innocence. Harris’ life changes drastically when he begins living with Tiana: warm meals, freshly washed clothes, and interaction with the townspeople who had never come close to him before. On the other hand, he finds himself in more and more troublesome situations, will he manages to escape from them with his skill and tact…? This is the story of the “rebirth” of a shabby thief, which begins with an encounter with a slave girl.

One day, Satsuki Yamato saw the jagged teeth behind Kiraragi Aisu's mask. As he approached her, those teeth marked the beginning of a sharp and prickly romantic comedy.

Zoe, Shishka, and Eliza have very little in common. Zoe is a failed witch and a hopeless romantic, Shishka is a shop owner with a mysterious past, and Eliza is… well, a scarab beetle. However, the three of them do share something important: they are all recently widowed, and none of them are willing to give up on their beloveds! From spells that go hilariously wrong to uncovering their island home’s hidden past, this story of romance and friendship is truly magical!

Leona, the first woman assigned to the Central Division of the Special Forces, is partnered with her old academy rival, Regan Cranford. Although the two don't get along well, an angel named Sylphion appears before them and reveals a shocking truth: Their future child will one day defeat the Demon King and become a hero who saves the world. Mutually respectful of each other, Regan and Leona decide: “If we could marry and have a child together, we might as well just defeat the Demon King ourselves and save the world.” The angel is bewildered by their bold resolve, but due to unexpected events learns about "dimensional broadcasts" and meets the constellations. Intrigued by the situation, the constellations, with the angel’s help, begin to tie the bond between the two. As the two begin to fall in love, the constellations attempt to create a romantic situation spanning across the multiverse...

"I always believed I was the only one who should stand by his side..." Prince Ashley, the first prince of the Kingdom of Sforzia, and Lady Violetta, a duke's daughter, are engaged to be married. Although their engagement was arranged for political reasons, Violetta has worked hard to support him as the crown prince since they were young. However, as she became busier, they started spending less time together, and Ashley became close to a cheerful and naive young lady, who is Violetta's complete opposite. Then, Violetta hears a shocking rumor: "Poor Lady Violetta. Imagine being cast aside by the crown prince!" Rather than let another young woman take him away, Violetta makes a firm decision: 'Fine, I'll be the one to end this engagement!'

Taichi Amami is extremely scared of horror movies, to the point that he faints while watching them with his friends. Despite this, he ends up agreeing to go to a local amusement park known for its terrifying haunted house, just to be around the girls. Taichi would love to get closer to them, but he absolutely hates being scared! In an attempt to overcome his fears, he decides to join the school’s Occult Research Club. However, to his surprise, the club president is none other than his classmate, Hajime Tsukino, who had mocked him for being such a scaredy-cat! As they investigate haunted spots both at school and around town to build his courage, Taichi ends up in one thrilling and heart-pounding situation after another! This marks the beginning of a hilarious, heart-racing love comedy filled with high school drama, the occult, and plenty of awkward moments. A new star, Meiji Tsutaike, brings this fun-filled, spooky rom-com to life!