Kadokawa

The Midgar Academy for Dark Knights is occupied by terrorists posing as the Shadow Garden! Faced with a stressful, high-intensity hostage situation... Cid is having the time of his life! Whether it's being the first student struck down as an example of swooping in dramatically from the rooftops in the nick of time, there's no better opportunity for him to show off his prowess as a shadowy mastermind!

The Red Moon Hangs Low In The Night – An Omen Of What’s To Come

Deep within the Lawless City lies the Blood Queen, a Progenitor Vampire, slumbering in her coffin for many moons. An expert at landing himself in trouble, Cid should know better than to go after her… but he’s dying to get a piece of the action. It’s time he shed his daytime persona to take on the role of Shadow! It seems, however, that he’s not the only one with this idea. Soon enough, he finds the three rulers of the Lawless City-Juggernaut the Tyrant, Yukime the Spirit Fox, and Crimson the vampire – are all on his tail. To complicate things even further, the Shadow Garden descends on the scene as the hour of the Blood Queen’s awakening looms closer and closer…

I honestly can't remember what catalyzed this desire.

All I know is I've admired shadow brokers for as long as I can remember.

Was it a certain anime? Or was it a manga - or a movie?

Eh, I guess it doesn't matter. I was all in for anything that featured a mastermind, or an eminence in shadow, as I like to call them.

These characters were never the protagonists or final bosses but were relegated to a role behind the scenes where they flaunted their powers and meddled in the affairs of others. I've always looked up to the men in the shadows.

I wanted to be one of them.

Think of children who worship their favourite superheroes.

That was me but with master puppeteers.

Cid is invited to Lindwurm, the Sacred Land, where a ritual known as the Goddess's Trial is held. Ancient warriors are summoned according to the strength of the challenger, providing an opportunity for honor and glory - all the stuff Cid specifically wants to avoid! If his true strength is revealed, all his work to play the part of a nobody will be for naught...

The Door Of Darkness Is Cast Open – The World Advances To A New Field

The specter of war hangs thick in the air of the Oriana Kingdom, where Princess Rose is expected to wed Duke Perv. This supposed marriage cannot and will not stand, though, as it would throw a major wrench in a certain shadowbroker’s plans. Not one to miss an opportunity for sleuthing, Cid makes his way to the royal capital to put a stop to the ceremony, but are there even bigger schemes at work behind this unholy matrimony?

I honestly can't remember what catalyzed this desire.

All I know is I've admired shadow brokers for as long as I can remember.

Was it a certain anime? Or was it a manga - or a movie?

Eh, I guess it doesn't matter. I was all in for anything that featured a mastermind, or an eminence in shadow, as I like to call them. These characters were never the protagonists or final bosses but were relegated to a role behind the scenes where they flaunted their powers and meddled in the affairs of others. I've always looked up to the men in the shadows.

I wanted to be one of them.

Think of children who worship their favourite superheroes.

That was me but with master puppeteers.

In the depths of the Sanctuary, where ancient memories of mighty warriors slumber, Shadow Garden lays bare the long-hidden truth behind the demon Diablos and the hero Olivier - all very critical plot information that Cid pays zero attention to because it's time for the semiannual Bushin Festival! Playing the part of a weak-looking guy who's actually super-strong is Cid's raison d'etre, and where better to strut his stuff than a tournament are?

Before Much Longer… The White Fog Will Engulf The World In Silence

All is well at the Midgar Academy for Dark Knights, but then something wicked suddenly draws near: The students are vanishing one by one – even Cid’s older sister, Claire! Zeta of the Seven Shadows sets off to investigate, while Cid and Alexia embark for Claire’s room where they find… An ancient script, cool magic circles, and incantations that seem important and yet don’t actually do anything whatsoever. What does it all mean, and why has Claire been talking to herself so much lately…?

I honestly can't remember what catalyzed this desire.

All I know is I've admired shadow brokers for as long as I can remember.

Was it a certain anime? Or was it a manga - or a movie?

Eh, I guess it doesn't matter. I was all in for anything that featured a mastermind, or an eminence in shadow, as I like to call them. These characters were never the protagonists or final bosses but were relegated to a role behind the scenes where they flaunted their powers and meddled in the affairs of others. I've always looked up to the men in the shadows.

I wanted to be one of them.

Think of children who worship their favourite superheroes.

That was me but with master puppeteers.

All eyes are on the Bushin Festival as the totally enigmatic Mundane Mann advances toward the finals, winning all his matches in an instant. Just who could this mysterious knight (who is certainly not mild-mannered Cid Kagenou in disguise) possibly be? However, beneath the festivities, a dark drama unfolds as Princess Rose goes on the run following her assault on her fiancé! Was the sordid affair simply a prenuptial argument gone too far, or is something more wicked afoot?

Cid's shadowbrokering fun is interrupted when his sister, Claire, drags him off to the Lawless City to hunt some vampire called the ''Blood Queen" or something. To fit in with the atmosphere of this hard-boiled town, he decides to give his normal background character persona a break and try out a new role - a young man who laughs mysteriously at the violence around him! However, the legendary Red Moon that rises over Cid's carefree head might be more than just an ill omen...

Cid's engaging in a little "fundraising" in the treasure vaults of the Crimson Tower to finance his future shadowbroker activities when he senses the presence of an upcoming boss battle! The newly resurrected Blood Queen is hosting a grisly banquet, and Shadow's not the only one on the guest list. With Cid's sister, Claire, diving into the fray on a misguided mission to save him, will she realize she's getting in over her head before it's too late...?

A troubled wind is blowing - Mitsugoshi's new innovations have put them in the sights of entrenched business interests,  and the filthy quagmire of shady underworld schemes is escalating to all out economic warfare! Naturally, there's no way Cid would ignore something that cool-sounding! If it looks like the girls are getting in over their heads, he'll just have to step in and betray them to save the day - not as mild-mannered Cid or the grim and mysterious Shadow, but as Super Elite Agent John Smith, he who destroys all and rebuilds it anew...!

After years of the Mitsugoshi group quietly using Cid's Shadow Wisdom to reshape the world from behind the scenes, the time has finally come to pay the piper. The quagmire of a credit collapse threatens Shadow Garden and the Cult of Diablos alike in an economic disaster orchestrated by one man - Super Elite Agent John Smith! (Don't tell anymore, but it's Cid in disguise.) Weaving a web of betrayal from threads of chaos laid throughout the market, Cid finally succeeds in entangling his enemy, but in the wake of his treachery, will things ever be the same between him and the girls...?

Upon arriving at the Oriana Kingdom, Cid is blindsided by the news that Princess Rose is set to wed Duke Perv! This unexpected plot twist throws a major wrench in Cid's future plans - after all, the brighter the light, the darker the shadow, and Cid had been counting on Rose to illuminate the world for him. It seems like it's be a good idea to crash the party and get the deets about what's going on, but are there even bigger schemes at work behind this unholy matrimony?

The one and only legendary "killing machine" Owaru Endou is the strongest hitman around - until he announces his retirement out of the blue! The whole underworld is stupefied, especially since the reason he's stepping down is to fully devote himself to stanning his favourite idol! Trading guns for glowsticks, Owaru is ready embrace the superfan life! Or he would be if his past could just stay buried, thank you very much...

The one and only legendary "killing machine" Owaru Endou is the strongest hitman around - until he announces his retirement out of the blue! The whole underworld is stupefied, especially since the reason he's stepping down is to fully devote himself to stanning his favourite idol! Trading guns for glowsticks, Owaru is ready embrace the superfan life! Or he would be if his past could just stay buried, thank you very much...

It has Hikaru's face. It has Hikaru's voice. It even has Hikaru's memories. But whatever came down from the mountains six months ago isn't Yoshiki's best friend. Whatever it is, it's dangerous. Carrying on at school and hanging out as if nothing has changed - as if Hikaru isn't gone - would be crazy... but when it looks so very like Hikaru... and acts so very like Hikaru...

Yoshiki tried to pretend nothing was wrong, but the truth cannot be ignored. Hikaru's gone. "Hikaru" is here. This new version is dangerous... or perhaps not? One thing's for sure - Yoshiki doesn't seem to be in harm's way. In fact, "Hikaru" seems to want nothing more than to befriend and protect him. Despite Rie's warnings, Yoshiki chooses to extend the hand of friendship, hoping it will help "Hikaru" become more human. But in doing so, what might Yoshiki become...?

"Hikaru's" sudden disappearance from the mountain has not gone unnoticed... and his presence in town has begun to raise suspicious as well. Spirits from the other side grow restless, while the people sensitive to them begin taking steps to uncover the truth. As Yoshiki continues to struggle with the true identity of "Hikaru", he is reminded once again that his friend no longer shares his understanding of life and death - and that if you play with fire, someone is sure to get burned eventually...

While "Hikaru" is not the Hikaru he once knew, Yoshiki must admit that his entity has become a friend in his own right. But his true identity remains a mystery... even to the impostor himself! When their research into town's history brings them to the library, the boys discover an unsettling clue about the mysterious happenings in the region. Though, the question still stands of what "Hikaru" and the Nounuki-sama mentioned in Hikaru's note might be - and whether they aren't in fact one and the same...

"Hikaru's" unexpectedly violent encounter with the mysterious hamster-toting Tanaka only worsens his already weakened condition. Without knowing Tanaka's intentions, the boys must act quicky to uncover the mountain's secrets. Investigating the Indou family's "sin" will be difficult now that Hikaru's dad has passed, but they may be able to get some answers out of his closest friend - if Yoshiki's father is willing to talk...

Ruri just can't get away from Asahi!

Her clingy, oblivious childhood friend is beloved by absolutely everyone, making Ruri the target of resentment and jealousy from Asahi's horde of groupies. When Asahi is summoned to another world to be their "Priestess Princess", of course Ruri gets dragged along for the ride - and branded a traitor who must be exiled to the woods! But now that Ruri is finally out of Asahi's shadow, she may just find that a new world is the perfect place for a new beginning...

While still transformed into a dainty white cat to avoid unwanted attention, Ruri introduces herself to Chelsie's son, Claus. Struck by the incredible power and unconventional (albeit adorable) form of this Beloved Child, Claus rushes off to notify the Dragon King of his unexpected feline houseguest. But they're about to find out that big trouble can come in small and fluffy packages - which will make it a lot harder for Ruri to explain that she's actually a human!

After discovering the horrific conditions in Nadasha, Ruri decides she can't sit on the sidelines any longer. Determined to prevent the outbreak of war, she'll somehow have to convince the Priestess Princess herself - Asahi, the last person she ever wants to talk to again. Can Ruri's naive and clueless childhood friend be made to see reason?!

Tokyo - a beautiful yet cold city, full of life and twinkling lights. There resides Subaru Sumeragi, the thirteenth head of his clan and a powerful onmyouji. Aided by his glamorous twin sister, Hokuto, and the veterinarian who claims to love him, Seishirou Sakurazuka, he solves the supernatural troubles that plague the citizens of Tokyo - both living and deceased!

Tokyo - a lively yet congested city, full of laughter and merriment. There resides Subaru Sumeragi, the thirteenth head of his clan and a powerful onmyouji. When Subaru is called to awaken a girl trapped in a four-month-long slumber, he's startled to see his childhood friend Mitsuki, who's barricaded her consciousness within her own memories. All he needs to do is coax her out... but that's easier said than done when the target claims to hate him!

Tokyo - a bustling yet mysterious city, full of rumors and dream chasers. There resides Subaru Sumeragi, the thirteenth head of his clan and a powerful onmyouji. When Subaru sets out to investigate a series of anonymous prank calls, he finds three high school girls who are convinced they're part of something greater. Can he save them from themselves before they stray too far into the world of the supernatural?

Lapland, Finland. Amidst a snowstorm, a mysterious young man named Jun collapses outside the small hotel Metsäpeura, run by a pair of elderly gentlemen who give him a warm welcome. 

Enjoy a heartwarming story about the kind-hearted people who live in a harsh yet beautiful natural environment.

Metsäpeura is a tiny hotel located in the Lapland region of Finland. It has only three employees: two elderly gentlemen and a teenager named Jun.

One day, a request comes to the small hotel to hold a wedding party! Will Jun, who is still a rookie hotel employee, be able to handle this huge task?

In the land of snow, white nights, and the Northern Lights, a young man matures little by little.

Adolph, the genteel manager of the small hotel Metsäpeura, takes in Jun, a young man with a shadowed past. But Adolph, too, was once a lonely young man who somehow ended up at the hotel. What lies in the past of this enigmatic old gentleman?

In the Lapland region of Finland, a heartwarming human drama unfolds inside a small hotel...