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Yuzaki Nasa’s first name has the kanji for “Starry Night,” but it’s pronounced as “Nasa”. He tries to be well-suited for his strange name by always aiming for the top. But one snowy night, he lets his guard down and gets hit by a car while chasing after a cute girl.The girl, Tsukasa Tsukuyomi, saves him, and Nasa takes that moment to confess to this mysterious and cute stranger! Tsukasa agrees to go out with him…but only if they get married! Fast forward a few years and Nasa opens his door to see Tsukasa, who calls him her husband! Thus begins their strange married life.

“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.

Bleach (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tite Kubo. It follows the adventures of a teenager Ichigo Kurosaki, who inherits his parents’ destiny after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper—a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki. His new-found powers allow him to take on the duties of defending humans from evil spirits and guiding departed souls to the afterlife, and set him on journeys to various ghostly realms of existence.

Bleach was serialized in Shueisha‘s shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from August 2001 to August 2016, with its chapters collected in 74 tankōbon volumes. The series has spawned a media franchise that includes an anime television series adaptation that was produced by Tokyo-based studio Pierrot from 2004 to 2012, two original video animation (OVA) episodes, four animated feature films, ten stage musicals, and numerous video games, as well as many types of Bleach-related merchandise. A Japanese live-action film adaptation produced by Warner Bros. premiered in 2018. A sequel to the anime television series premiered in 2022.

In North America, the manga was licensed for English release by Viz Media in 2004. They have released the collected volumes and published its chapters in their Shonen Jump magazine from November 2007 until the magazine’s final issue in April 2012.

Bleach received the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award for the shōnen category in 2005. The manga had over 130 million tankōbon volumes in circulation worldwide by 2022, making it one of the best-selling manga in history.

Since the graduation of the senior members of the club, Takezou ends up being the sole member of the “Koto” (traditional Japanese string instrument) club. Now that the new school year has begun, Takezou will have to seek out new members into the club, or the club will become terminated. Out of nowhere, a new member barges into the near-abandoned club room, demanding to join the club. How will Takezou be able to keep his club alive and deal with this rascal of a new member?

Blue Box (Japanese: アオのハコ, Hepburn: Ao no Hako) is a Japanese romantic comedy and sports manga series written and illustrated by Kouji Miura. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump since April 2021, with its chapters collected into eleven tankōbon volumes as of August 2023.

Slam Dunk (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. It was serialized in Shueisha’s shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from October 1990 to June 1996, with the chapters collected into 31 tankōbon volumes. It tells the story of a basketball team from Shōhoku High School in the Shōnan area of Japan. The manga was adapted into an anime television series by Toei Animation which aired from October 1993 to March 1996 and has been broadcast worldwide, enjoying much popularity particularly in Japan, several other Asian countries and Europe. An anime feature film, titled The First Slam Dunk, was released in Japan in December 2022. Slam Dunk has 170 million copies in circulation, making it the seventh best-selling manga series in history. In 1994, it received the 40th Shogakukan Manga Award for the shōnen category. In 2010, Inoue received special commendations from the Japan Basketball Association for helping popularize basketball in Japan.

Dai Dark (大ダーク, Dai Dāku^?) est un manga écrit et illustré par Q Hayashida. La série est publiée au Japon depuis mars 2019 par le magazine Monthly Shōnen Sunday de l’éditeur Shōgakukan. En France, la série est publiée par Soleil Manga à partir du 16 mars 2022.

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.

Kengan Ashura (ケンガンアシュラ^?) est un shōnen manga scénarisé par Yabako Sandrovich et dessiné par Daromeon, prépublié dans le magazine Ura Sunday entre avril 2012 et août 2018 et publié par l’éditeur Shōgakukan en un total de 27 volumes reliés. La version française est publiée par Meian à partir de juin 2021.

Une suite intitulée Kengan Omega (ケンガンオメガ^?) est prépubliée dans le même magazine depuis janvier 2019. En France, elle est également publiée par Meian depuis le 26 juin 2023.

Le manga est adapté en une série d’animation ONA de 24 épisodes produite par Larx Entertainment et diffusée sur Netflix, la première partie mise en ligne le 31 juillet 2019 et la seconde le 31 octobre 2019.