Fantasy

“Jiangshi X” is a thrilling manga that follows the story of a young girl named Ling and her unlikely partner, a Jiangshi (a Chinese vampire-like creature) named Bai. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind a supernatural conspiracy that threatens the safety of their world.

The manga is set in a world where supernatural beings like ghosts and spirits coexist with humans. Ling is an ordinary girl who is passionate about paranormal investigations, and she works with her father at their family-owned paranormal investigation agency. Bai, on the other hand, is a Jiangshi who has been awakened from his slumber after 100 years. He possesses supernatural powers and is immune to harm, but he is also bound by a set of rules that he must follow.

The story begins when Ling and her father are hired to investigate a case involving a ghostly apparition that is terrorizing a local village. Upon arriving at the village, Ling encounters Bai, who is also investigating the same case. Despite their initial reluctance to work together, Ling and Bai team up to solve the mystery and uncover a larger conspiracy that threatens the balance between the human world and the supernatural world.

One of the most appealing aspects of “Jiangshi X” is its blend of Chinese folklore and modern storytelling. The manga draws heavily from Chinese mythology and supernatural lore, introducing readers to a fascinating world of creatures and legends that are rarely explored in Western media. The use of Jiangshi, in particular, is a unique touch that adds to the manga’s distinctiveness.

Another standout feature of “Jiangshi X” is its dynamic and well-developed characters. Ling is a relatable protagonist who is driven by her passion for the paranormal and her desire to protect those around her. She is smart, resourceful, and determined, and her interactions with Bai bring out her bravery and quick thinking. Bai, on the other hand, is a complex and mysterious character whose motivations are not always clear. He is both powerful and vulnerable, and his relationship with Ling evolves throughout the manga.

The artwork in “Jiangshi X” is also impressive, with detailed and dynamic illustrations that capture the manga’s action and suspense. The use of color is especially noteworthy, as the manga employs a muted color palette that adds to the eerie and supernatural atmosphere.

Overall, “Jiangshi X” is a must-read for fans of manga, particularly those who enjoy supernatural and action-packed stories. Its unique blend of Chinese folklore and modern storytelling, along with its dynamic characters and stunning artwork, make it a standout in the genre. The manga has garnered a dedicated following since its release and continues to captivate readers with its thrilling and suspenseful storylines.

Witch Watch (Japanese: ウィッチウォッチ, Hepburn: Witchi Wotchi) is a Japanese fantasy and romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Kenta Shinohara. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump since February 2021, with its chapters collected into twelve tankōbon volumes as of August 2023. As of November 2022, the manga had over 1.1 million copies in circulation.

A gate appears in Tokyo’s Ginza district sometime in the 21st century. From the gate pours out monsters, knights from middle-age Europe, and other fantasy-like beings, and they kill many of the citizens of Tokyo. This event is known as the Ginza Incident.
The government sends a small group of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces to the alternate world beyond the gate. Led by otaku soldier Yoji, they find that the villages in the world are being attacked by a dragon. An elf girl who is a survivor from the dragon’s rampage joins the group in their travels across the dangerous new world.

Tomokui Kanata has been re-incarnated in the weakest goblin, named Rou, after having undergone an unfortunate death. However goblin Rou has retained his previous life’s memories, an unusual evolution, as well as becoming strong enough to gain status boosts from eating.
In this alternate world of survival of the fittest, events unfold with competent subordinates and comrades, delightful case of the tail-wagging dog – long-awaited survival fantasy by Komikaraizu !

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe where he is one of four legendary heroes tasked with saving a fantasy world from its prophesied destruction.
But all is not as it seems as Naofumi is quickly betrayed and framed for a crime he did not commit. With an entire kingdom against him and nowhere to run, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

Solo Leveling, also alternatively translated as Only I Level Up (Korean: 나 혼자만 레벨업; RR: Na Honjaman Rebeleop), is a South Korean web novel written by Chugong. It was serialized in Kakao’s digital comic and fiction platform KakaoPage beginning on July 25, 2016, and was later published in full by D&C Media under their Papyrus label on November 4, 2016. The novel has been licensed in English by Yen Press. A webtoon adaptation of Solo Leveling was first serialized in KakaoPage on March 4, 2018; it was illustrated by Jang Sung-rak (aka Dubu), the CEO of Redice Studio, who died on July 23, 2022, after suffering from a cerebral hemorrhage. The webtoon’s first season concluded on March 19, 2020, and its second season began on August 1, 2020, concluding in December 2021 with its 179th chapter. Its individual chapters have been collected and published by D&C Media into seven volumes as of February 2023. The webtoon has been licensed in English by Yen Press. A role-playing video game is in development at Netmarble. An anime television series adaptation by A-1 Pictures is set to premiere in Q1 2024.

High school student Misumi Makoto is called into a fantasy world by the god Tsukuyomi, in order to be a hero. However, powerful others in this world aren’t as thrilled to have him there, and they kick him to the edge of the world just as Tsukuyomi declares that he must leave Makoto to find his own way. Now it’s up to Makoto to find his own way!

Monsters? They’re real, and they want to date us! Three years ago, the world learned that harpies, centaurs, catgirls, and all manners of fabulous creatures are not merely fiction; they are flesh and blood?not to mention scale, feather, horn, and fang. Thanks to the “Cultural Exchange Between Species Act,“ these once-mythical creatures have assimilated into society, or at least, they’re trying.
When a hapless human teenager named Kurusu Kimihito is inducted as a “volunteer“ into the government exchange program, his world is turned upside down. A snake-like lamia named Miia comes to live with him, and it is Kurusu’s job to take care of her and make sure she integrates into his everyday life. Unfortunately for Kurusu, Miia is undeniably sexy, and the law against interspecies breeding is very strict. Even worse, when a ravishing centaur girl and a flirtatious harpy move in, what’s a full-blooded teenage human with raging hormones to do?