Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe is the name of a series of One-Shots featuring Rohan Kishibe (of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part IV) as the narrator and/or protagonist.
This volume contains the following one-shots:
- Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe - At a Confessional:
As he is visiting Italy, Rohan decides to research the churches, especially for their architecture and spiritual background. He walks into a confession booth to research the interior, but mistakenly walks into the side reserved for the priest. Shortly after, a man walks into the other side of the booth and confesses his sin to Rohan, believing him to be the priest. Rohan hears his confession anyway, interested in getting information out of the man.
This one-shot was also included in Shikei Shikkouchuu Datsugoku Shinkouchuu.
- Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe - Mutsukabezaka:
Rohan meets his editor, Kagamari Minoru, while reading a De Sta?l’s Art book. Rohan explains that due to his research about the Yokai legend he bought 6 mountains in order to stop a corporation who wanted to build a resort in that area. When the resort plan was abandoned, Rohan’s lands lose its value and he is unable to recover his money. However, Rohan tells his editor the research was a success and begins telling him about it.
- Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe - Millionaire Village:
Rohan Kishibe accompanies Izumi Kyouka, a Manga magazine editor, to a buy house at a village far off from civilization. They soon discover the village is home to a group of millionaires who had all mysteriously become rich at the age of 25. Rohan and Izumi enter one of the houses, only to realize they they are trapped by a mysterious power that won’t let them progress unless they follow specific rules lest they suffer the consequences.
- Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe - Poaching Reef:
Tonio Trussardi (a minor character featured in Part IV: Diamond Is Unbreakable) seeks Rohan’s help in retrieving a rare type of abalone from the sea near Morioh, as a key ingredient in a dish intended to treat Tonio’s wheelchair-ridden beloved.
- Rohan Kishibe goes to Gucci:
A short story published in the October 2011 issue of the fashion magazine Spur, in which the mangaka mixes advertising for Gucci products with a little supernatural flavour courtesy of Kishibe Rohan and his grandmother’s old traveling bag.
Firefly; When the Fireflies Glow; Когда мерцают светлячки; 蛍火の灯る頃に; 반딧불 빛날 적에
Drama, Horror, Mystery, Seinen, Supernatural
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May 25, 2024
In June of the year Shouwa 58, Takano Miyo comes to investigate the Hirasaka village, which is hit by a strange disaster and where the inhabitants struggle to survive.Published in the Monthly Action.
Dies Irae – Amantes Amentes ; Dies irae ~Amantes Amentes~; Dies Irae; Dies Irae - Amantes Amentes; Gazap Günü; The Angry Day; День Гнева: ~Влюбленные Безумные~
As the Soviet Union marches on Berlin in May of 1945, a secretive group of sorcerers and madmen gathers to perform a terrible ritual. They care nothing for the fate of the Reich. To them, the countless lives lost in the battle are the perfect sacrifice to fuel their spell. After the war, they vanish and are not heard from again, except in rumor. One day, it is whispered, they will return. And on that day, the world will end. Fear the demons in human form. Fear the Longinus Dreizehn Orden. Flash forward to present-day Japan. Fujii Ren is released from the hospital after two months spent recovering from wounds suffered in a vicious brawl with his best friend Shiro. As Christmas approaches, he tries to rebuild his life, clinging to what brilliance remains. But even that is soon threatened. For the knights of the LDO have returned, and brought the apocalypse to his doorstep. Forced to wield the same unholy power as his foes, will Ren be able to protect what is dear to him from the inhuman might of the Longinus Dreizehn Orden?
From Manga Reborn: Welcome to the 82nd Precinct, also known as the Crocodile Precinct, which is filled with cops that never let go once they sink their teeth into something. Leading them is Hino Mika, a female cop who's as dangerous as she is beautiful. Follow her on her adventures in this sexy action suspense series.
Even by today's standards, this is a startlingly dark, bleak, violent manga about a justice-seeking hitman and his associates. It has more than enough action, sinister bad guys, and occultish themes to satisfy any action manga fan.
In 19th Century England, during the Victorian Era, there is the Kingdom of Tarnina Ulaniborg. The Kingdom has a Royal Academy where Royalty and Commoners can study Astronomical Research in hopes of becoming a Royal Astronomer. Astel Paschalis attends the Royal Academy as a scholarship student with a certain hidden motive.
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural
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May 24, 2024
In an old antique store off a back alley, the vocalist of Vanishing Starlight discovers a futuristic information terminal in the form of a pair of sunglasses with the ability to transcend time and space. He's then possessed by a mysterious cat being, and his adventure begins.
Note: This manga is an omnibus collaboration between several artists, based on the fantasy band Sound Horizon's 9th Story CD, Nein, which depicted some of their earlier stories in "what if" scenarios.
A Scarlet Romance of the Meiji Era; 明治緋色綺譚; Алый романс эпохи Мэйдзи; 메이지 비색기담
Historical, Josei, Mystery, Romance, Slice of Life
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May 24, 2024
From Aerandria Scans: It’s the middle of the Meiji Era and our heroine, the little Suzu, is sold to the red lights district. However, the rich heir of a dry goods store Tsugaru buys her freedom for no apparent reason. She is deeply grateful for being saved, but she doesn’t understand why he paid so much money for her and the only explanation he offers is “we have a bond.” She tries to unravel the mystery of his feelings and gradually grows from a little girl to a young woman, always by his side. A gentle and slow-paced love story set in the Meiji Era.
You will hear the voice of the dead (English); 死人の声を聞くがよい (Japanese); 请倾听死者的声音 (Chinese); เสียงกระซิบจากคนตาย (Thai); Shibito no Koe wo Kiku ga Yoi; Shinin no Koe wo Kiku ga Yoi
Horror, Mature, Mystery, School Life, Shounen, Supernatural, Tragedy
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May 24, 2024
From MangaHelpers: Jun Kishida is a sickly high school student who can see dead people. One person in particular is following him around: his childhood friend Ryoko Hayakawa. Even after he uncovered the truth behind Hayakawa's death, she stayed by his side. As he and his classmates get into even more strange and mortally dangerous situations, Hayakawa's spirit quietly aids him. [tethysdust]
The Case Records of Professor Munakata; Munakata Kyōju Ikōroku; 宗像教授異考録
Demons, Drama, Historical, Magic, Mystery, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural
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May 24, 2024
From all around the world come many legends and beliefs; professor Munakata, an authority on the study of folklore, reveals the invisible historical facts hidden behind the myths. This story is brightly depicted, the main character using keen reasoning and a deep insight to solve one mystery after another.
烏丸響子の事件簿 ; Karasuma Kyouko ; Kyôko Karasuma, inspecteur à Asakusa (French) ; Kyoko Karasuma ; Kyoko Karasuma no jikenbo ; Případy Kjóko Karasumy ; The Case Files of Karasuma Kyoko ; The Case Reports of Karasuma Kyouko
Action, Mystery, Sci-fi, Seinen, Supernatural
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May 23, 2024
2050, Tokyo. The sixteen year old, special gifted police detective Kyouko Karasuma works for a special devision in the Asakusa Police Department. Her rather abnormal cases involve: she's fighting against Oni, Tengu and other monsters from the Asian myths and legends. The modern art by the character designer of Speed Grapher works very good with the action-heavy story line and the overall art improves with each volume.
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Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu; A Mysterious Tale of Wits - Ikkyuu in Bloom; Kikai Tonchi Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu; Kikai Tonchibanashi - Hanasaka Ikkyuu; Kikai-Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu; 奇怪とんち噺 花咲一休; 奇怪噺 花咲一休; 花咲一休
Comedy, Historical, Mystery, Shounen
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May 23, 2024
Description of the oneshot Kikai Tonchi Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu
One-shot published in Weekly Shounen Jump.
Long, long ago, there lived an eccentric spirit. One who ate the souls of humans and loved "riddles". He would ask anyone who crossed his path sadistic "questions", and if they returned a "stupid answer", they would have their souls eaten without a moment's delay. On the other hand, if they answered with "wit", the spirit would grant a single wish, regardless of what it was. There was a bald, witty genius of a boy who responded magnificently to the spirit's "question". His wish was for the spirit to possess him for the rest of his life!
Description of the serialization Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu:
There once was an ayakashi called Karma who challenged his victims to a battle of wits. If the subject succeeded, the ayakashi would grant them one wish, but if they lost, he would devour their soul. At the same time, there was a young monk called Hanasaku Ikkyuu, who was famed for his cleverness. He used to eagerly sharpen his mind, solving challenging riddles sent to him, until his mother fell ill. When he found that his cleverness was of no use in helping her, he gave it up.
Karma seeks out Ikkyuu, eager to best him in a battle of wits and consume his soul. One day, Ikkyuu rescued a young beggar boy, only to see him fall ill with a mysterious illness. That same day, Karma finally finds Ikkyuu and offers him his dangerous bargain. Thanks to Karma, will Ikkyuu finally have a way to use his cleverness to help the people around him?
The door to Kingdom Hearts was sealed, dealing a blow to the heartless and restoring the worlds to normal, but Riku and King Mickey were trapped inside! Now Sora, Donald, and Goofy's search for their friends leads them to the mysterious Castle Oblivion, where a hooded figure tells them, "Ahead lies something you need, but to claim it, you must lose something dear." What could be more dear than their very memories themselves? And what do the shadowy members of Organization XIII want with them?
いばらの王 ; 古城荆棘王 ; 古城荊棘王 ; Ibara no Oh ; Ibara no Ou ; König der Dornen ; King of Thorns
Action, Horror, Mystery, Sci-fi, Seinen, Tragedy
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May 23, 2024
Two twins, separated by fatal illness and a selective cure. Kasumi and her sister, Shizuku, were infected with the Medusa virus, which slowly turns the victim to stone. There is no cure, but of the two only Kasumi is selected to go into a sort of cryogenically frozen state along with 159 others until a cure is found. At some point in the undetermined future, Kasumi awakens to find herself and others who were in suspended animation in an unfamiliar world with violent monsters. Resolving to unlock the mysteries of her current situation and the fate of her twin sister, Kasumi struggles to survive in a treacherous world.
The Summit of the Gods; Gipfel der Götter; La cumbre de los dioses; La Vetta Degli; Le Sommet des Dieux; 神々の山嶺; 神之山岭; Kamigami no Itadaki; Вершина богов; भगवानहरूको शिखर
From Blackout:
In a small Nepalese shop, Fukamachi stumbles across a camera which may well be that of George Mallory, the celebrated mountain climber who was the first to attempt to conquer Everest. Mallory disappeared along with Andrew Irvine, during the course of their ascent in 1924, without leaving any indication of whether they reached the summit or not. So what if it was only on their return trip that they had their fatal accident.
In the near future, large mechs called Labors are made to assist in various reconstruction projects in major countries around the world that are being threatened by global warming. In Japan, the government has enacted Project Babylon in order to conduct land reclamation.
However, terrorists are now attempting to use labors to make themselves heard, as well as common criminals, thugs and guerrillas. The National Police Agency established the Special Vehicles Division, an all-labor task force to combat the potential use of labors for criminal/terrorist activities.
Twins Kanba and Shoma live with their terminally ill little sister, Himari. One day, they visit the aquarium, a place full of warm memories for Himari, but she suddenly falls ill—and dies! At that very moment, a voice cries out, “Survival Tactic!” and Himari, wearing a penguin hat, comes back to life…?!
白奪のマスカレイド ; Masquerede of White Deprivation ; Shiro Datsu no Masukareido
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Shoujo
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May 22, 2024
From AQUA Scans:
Elite Development Education Academy, Noblesse Oblige. The grandson of the academy's chairman, promised heir as the next chairman, Inaba Hakuto. The kind-hearted, younger brother who supports him, Inaba Kokuto. However, with the chairman's death, the fate of the twins begins to greatly warp. The one who holds the key is, the demon who resides in the mask... Masquerade...
This is the story of a prince, Izegole, the sixth son of the Agon family. The family that years ago took control of all the 500 villages of their continent. Izegole and his brothers and sisters are in charge of security in all the villages while the king, their father, takes care of politics. But one day everything changes, when a killer is sent to kill Izegole, a God comes to Earth with a secret mission and one after an other, his World, all that he considers important crumbles before him and leaving him but with hobson's choice: fight or fall? What will he choose?
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Afraid of women, high school student, Ooishi Kyou. Five girls suddenly confessed to him. Among them, four are creatures called "Koibami" that devour human romantic feelings. If he has his romantic feelings eaten by these girls, he will never be able to love again. However, he cannot abandon the feelings of the one who confessed to him for real - Kyou decides to find the one he truly loves among the five! A brain-shaking, romantic comedy suspense begins.
Jae is a Korean student who came to Europe to study art. Things aren't going her way, but she's determined to make it. One night, her friend Melissa brings a drunk guy to her apartment and asks if he can stay there for the night. Jae doesn't like it, but agrees. That night she has a dream that the drunk guy drinks her blood...which, of course, turns out NOT to be a dream.
Jae is surprisingly unafraid of the vampire, Michael, and starts to paint his portrait. The two strike an unusual deal: if Jae allows the vampire to feed on her, he will pose for her. His beauty and alluring preternatural energy could be exactly what Jae needs to finally succeed as a painter.
Creator's Info
So-young Lee made her manga debut in 1994. Her best-known works includeModel, God of Death, and Check. A painter, she gets her inspiration from nature, especially flowers.
From INKR: During the dark of night, mysterious and horrific events occur right under our noses. The few unlucky people who experience such events either come out forever changed or never return. A series of cautionary tales about humans and their meeting with the supernatural
Motoba Hitachi has lived a boring high school life, until his kouhai invited him to a real-life simulation event of Incubate Castle, an online game they both played. But, what seemed like a harmless replication of the game turned out to be as real as it could get. Now, Hitachi must find allies to get out and survive this reality of a game.
From ADV:
Ray was bred and raised to be a living, breathing organ donor. After her own eyes were taken from her, a stranger bestows upon her the gift of sight and something extra - she has X-Ray vision! Ten years later, Ray works as a nurse and moonlights as an underground medical doctor performing for-profit, off-the-book medical procedures. But her daily routine is interrupted by a chance encounter with an old friend that triggers Ray's memories of her hellish childhood. Ray will begin a search that will lead her back to the people who stole her eyes-and her childhood!
Two young men vow to transform the destiny of Japan, by any means. As children, they survived the horrors of the Cambodian killing fields together. Now, can they topple the leaders of both the Japanese Parliament and the yakuza crime syndicate?
Although cold and calculating when need be, Hojo and Asami exemplify the traits their colleagues lack: loyalty to friends, compassion for the downtroden...and an irresistible way with women.
Deputy Police Chief Ishihara sets out to expose their ingenious machinations, but instead falls helplessly in love with Hojo...
Persona Tsumi To Bachi ; Persona: Crime & Punishment; Persona: Sin & Divine Punishment; Persona: Tsumi to Batsu; ペルソナ 罪と罰; Persona: Sin & Punishment; Persona: Una Substantia
Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Demons, Monsters, Mystery, Philosophical, School Life, Sci-fi, Shounen, Slice of Life, Supernatural
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May 21, 2024
Kazumi thought he was good friends with a boy he had known for ten years, Rihito. One day, while they were out in town together looking for a shop selling masks for their school's masquerade ball, Rihito suddenly disappears. Kazumi drops out of school and starts looking for him, and will soon set foot in a totally new world.
Sequel to Kindaichi
Kindaichi (frequently with best-bud, Miyuki) travels to various places where a murder has taken place, typically involving ghosts, curses, myths and folklore of significant events from the distant past, and solves the mystery using ingenious deductions of curious clues and his cool magic.
Drama, Historical, Horror, Mystery, School Life, Shoujo
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May 20, 2024
Identical twins Jeanie and Amber are new students at Greenwich Private College, that lies on the edge of virgin bushlands. The school is run by its vice-principal, who has a prejudice against twins - in fact she rejects all twins' applications.The girls are only able to get in by saying that they are just regular sisters,born 11 months apart.
From Blackout:
Yamagami is a small hamlet in Kyuushuu, the mountainous region in the south of Japan. Today, this village is inhabited only by old people still living in the rhythm of tradition and communion with nature. The return of one of the village youths, pursued by yakuza, will overturn life in this little world, spared until now from modernization. These sinister gangsters intend to seize this enchanted spot and trash it. Will Yamagami come to experience the harshness of the modern world?
Susumu Hayashi, his twin brother Tsutomu and Sakura Toyama are childhood friends. Tsutomu disappeared when he was ten years old. Then two years later, he reappeared—this time only in front of Susumu. And what’s more, from inside a mirror! Now, events that no one has ever experienced take place in this bizarre love triangle!!
Aoyama’s love story starts off with a twist: The twin brothers Susumu and Tsutomu have been friends with the girl Sakura since they were kids. But when Tsutomu mysteriously disappears at the age of ten, Susumu and Sakura begin to drift apart. What Sakura doesn’t know: Tsutomu has returned, not as a person, but as the mirror image of Susumu. That is, whenever Susumu looks in a mirror, he sees his brother who talks to him. Thus begins a bizarre love triangle between Sakura, who torments the poor Susumu as much as she is being tormented by her peers, Susumu, who keeps thinking he has to save Sakura because he likes her, and Tsutomu, who despite being stuck in a mirror pulls everyone’s strings.
Aoyama’s lively narrative and her beautifully rich artwork lend this strange story a surprisingly charming touch. Considering that SWWEEET is her first series, it’s amazing how well she did her job. From the paneling to the layout to the pacing, everything is excellently executed. If you like unusual and exotic youth love stories, you should definitely give SWWEEET a try.
よろず屋東海道本舗 ; Yorozuya Toukaidou Honpo ; The Great Cases of Yorozuya Toukaidou ; Satisfaction Guaranteed
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Shoujo
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May 20, 2024
From Tokyopop:
Shima and Kaori are two teenage detectives who have their own odd-jobs agency, Anything Inc. If they take your case, you know your satisfaction will be guaranteed! Shima is a smart kid with a knack for solving other people’s problems. He’s recently lost his parents to an arson’s fire. Now the sight of fire makes him cringe, often reducing the super sleuth into a pool of tears. Kaori, a supermodel, seems an unlikely partner for Shima, but they’ve been best friends since Kaori hired the junior Sherlock to rid him of a troublesome stalker. For some reason, Shima is comfortable mourning in front of the handsome Kaori; on his end, Kaori trusts Shima to help him suppress his over-aggressive modeling persona, Kyo.
Comedy, Mystery, School Life, Shoujo, Supernatural
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May 20, 2024
Rikushou Mikoto is a transfer student with a habit of talking to trees and a knack for handling horses. When a person starts making trouble, Mikoto is determined to catch him. As she tries, she not only stumbles on the school secret, but becomes a part of it!
