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Howling (WANKE)

Chapter 5

966

Seoul has been devastated by the Howling Plague, a mysterious disease that transforms humans into monstrous beasts. Amid the chaos lives Rir, an unusually perceptive boy struggling to survive while caring for his sick younger sibling—the only family he has left. But when a mysterious incident erupts at the hospital, Rir’s desperate attempt to protect his sibling changes him forever. He awakens caught somewhere between human and beast, forced to confront the very plague that has destroyed their world. With everything he has left, Rir makes a promise: “I’ll bring you back. No matter what.” “Even if I have to become a beast myself.”

The Liminal Zone

Chapter 8

44,568

The story centres on the oddities that appear in the distortions within everyday life. What destiny awaits them after the screaming? After abruptly departing from a train in a small town, a couple encounters a “weeping woman”—a professional mourner—sobbing inconsolably at a funeral. Mako changes afterward—she can’t stop crying! In another tale, having decided to die together, a couple enters Aokigahara, the infamous suicide forest. What is the shocking otherworldly torrent that they discover there? One of horror’s greatest talents, Junji Ito beckons readers to join him in an experience of ultimate terror with four transcendently terrifying tales.

Ningen Shikkaku

Chapter 24

116,329

Yozo Oba is a troubled soul incapable of revealing his true self to others. A weak constitution and the lingering trauma from some abuse administered by a relative forces him to uphold a facade of hollow jocularity since high school.

Since he is a corrupt immune system, he starts with a disastrous magic sword

Chapter 17

256

Because he possesses absolute immunity to corruption, a warrior is able to start his journey wielding a calamity class demonic sword. Since he can never be corrupted, he essentially becomes a living garbage can that safely accumulates all kinds of cursed items.

Mr. Zombie

Chapter 195.9

115

1000 years ago, the MC became a normal zombie in the apocalypse. In order to survive the constant hunting of humans, he continued to train himself until he became immensely powerful. After 1000 years passed, he is now ready to enter human society again. Pre-serialization: <a href="https://www.kuaikanmanhua.com/web/topic/17913/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KuaiKan</a>, <a href="https://www.mkzhan.com/216584/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mkzhan</a> Original Webtoon: <a href="https://www.iqiyi.com/manhua/detail_1s03yoyss39.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IQIYI</a>, <a href="https://ac.qq.com/Comic/comicInfo/id/657379" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AC.QQ</a>, <a href="https://manga.bilibili.com/detail/mc40181" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BiliBili</a> Official Translations: <a href="https://mangatoon.mobi/en/mr-zombie?content_id=3921721" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">English</a>, <a href="https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/153151" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Japanese</a>, <a href="https://mangatoon.mobi/id/mr-zombie?content_id=3921721" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indonesian</a>, <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/66975846" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Korean</a>

Fujiwara's High School Debut!!

Chapter 1: Fujiwara's First Day of School

635

The story of a boy Fujiwara-kun, who strives to make his high school debut in spite of his peculiar eyes. The bigger problem though- he mistakenly enrolled in a high school for yokai.

MikotoHako

Chapter 7

611

Mikoto, a boy who lost his mother to a curse, and Hako, a girl whose face turned into a box. The two team up to exorcise evil spirits and solve the mystery of the box, but all they do is bicker...?! (Source: MANGA Plus)

Dandadan

Chapter 247: The Kaiju and The Kaiju

620

After being aggressively rejected, Momo Ayase finds herself sulking when she stumbles across a boy being bullied. Saved by her rash kindness, the occult-obsessed boy attempts to speak to her about supernatural interests he believes they share. Rejecting his claims, Ayase proclaimed that she is instead a believer in ghosts, starting an argument between the two over which is real. In a bet to determine who's correct, the two decide to separately visit locations associated with both the occult and the supernatural—Ayase visiting the former and the boy visiting the latter. When the two reach their respective places, it turns out that neither of them was wrong and that both the occult and ghosts do exist. This marks the beginning of Ayase and the boy's adventure, who shares a name with Ayase's favorite idol—Ken Takakura, as they attempt to fix the surreal supernatural and sci-fi elements around them to return to a normal life. ___ Official English Volumes: <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/dandadan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VIZ</a>

Jinrui Kyuusai Game

Chapter 148.5

234

One day, Doppo, the high school protagonist, suddenly heard a voice from his phone saying "The game has begun" and that the "chosen challengers" have been taken to another world. If they complete their mission, they can return to their original world. However, this new world is filled with terrifying monsters... Can they survive and return to their original world?!

MAD (OOTORI Yuusuke)

Chapter 55.5: Bonus Chapter

414

From Shueisha: Mysterious alien life-forms invade Earth! Most of humanity is wiped off the face of the planet. John, his sister, and the remaining survivors hope to find a new world to inhabit. But one day, they’re targeted by aliens again! Original Manga: <a href="https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/17106371875032400936" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shonen Jump+</a>, <a href="https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-884163-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jump Comics</a>, <a href="https://ynjn.jp/comicList/16665" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yangjiang+</a>, <a href="https://zebrack-comic.shueisha.co.jp/title/81452" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zebrack</a> Read for FREE on MANGA Plus: <a href="https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/titles/100328" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">English</a>, <a href="https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/titles/700035" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">French</a>, <a href="https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/titles/200144" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spanish</a>, <a href="https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/titles/300033" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thai</a>

The Male Leads Are Trapped in My House

Chapter 70

63,128

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The Gwichon Village Mystery

Chapter 114

0

Mumyeong Heo’s grandmother passed away years ago. But when he visits her home to spend some time in the quiet countryside, he notices that someone kept it clean all this time. His new neighbors aren’t exactly thrilled by his visit. In fact, most of them don’t want him around. But that’s when his nasty neighbors go missing one by one… for better or worse.

The witch’s judgement of becoming a flower

Chapter 28

249

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Centuria

Chapter 104: Ceodric's Gift

669

From Viz: Caught as a stowaway aboard a slave ship, Julian narrowly escapes death by the kindness of fellow slaves who take pity on him, especially a pregnant slave by the name of Mira. But when the slaver decides to liquidate his holdings, the bloodbath calls forth an ancient god from the sea. A deal is made at the cost of a life and Julian is forever changed, gaining fantastic powers. But even with his new abilities, monsters at sea and on land pose a threat in this dark and dangerous world! <a href="https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/titles/100314" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read for FREE on Manga Plus</a> Note: Nominated for the Next Manga Awards in the Web Manga category in 2024 and 2025.

Return Of The Mount Hua Sect

Chapter 182

41,320,077

When Cheongmyeong of the Mount Hua Sect awakens a hundred years in the future, his last memories are of a bloody battle against the Leader of the Demonic Cult, the evil Cheonma. The battle almost saw the end of the Ten Great Sects of ancient China, when Cheongmyeong ended the hard-fought struggle by striking down Cheonma. Soon after, he succumbed to his wounds, filled with regret at their pyrrhic victory. All is not lost, however, as he awakens to his second chance at life. Shocked to find his beloved Mount Hua Sect reduced to a mere shadow of itself in the present day, Cheongmyeong embarks on a journey to restore Mount Hua to its former glory. Original Novel Original Webtoon: Naver Webtoon, Naver Series Official Translation: English, Thai, Japanese, S.Chinese, Spanish Indonesian: S1, S2 T.Chinese: S1, S2

Roku's House of Oddities

Chapter 24: Altra's First Errands

709

Ordinary Seiroku Akari is a dedicated member of his high school science club. When he vows to uncover the truth behind an eerie urban legend known as "The Moonlit Tales of Kokubunji," he ends up being possessed by five curses. A haunting new series from Atsushi Nakamura, creator of Agravity Boys!

Green Skin

Chapter 22

114

Ten years after arriving at a fantasy world, Taeseong loses everything to the betrayal of a fellow human. Reincarnated as a goblin named Gorulz, he is given a chance to seek revenge. Leveling up, gaining the trust and adoration of other goblins, becoming the leader of his own clan, they all serve a single goal: to slaughter the humans he has come to despise. [This series contains mature content and disturbing imagery that may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised.]

Rettsu go kaikigumi

Chapter 1: Enter: Mechako!

987

Mechako, a young girl who has lost her status and enthusiasm because she has lost sight of what "fear" is, happens to meet an uncommonly fearful man. She decides to use this as an opportunity to regain her former glory. The man ends up cooperating with her, and she gets involved in all sorts of yokai mayhem.

Surviving in an RPG Maker Horror Game

Chapter 12

985

The moment Lee Hyun launched the legendary horror game [Unreality], he became trapped inside the game itself. Waking up in a school in the middle of the night, he encounters a mysterious high school girl named Da-yeon. There is only one way to survive in this place: solve eerie, macabre puzzles and uncover the hidden rules. Will the two of them be able to clear this game of death and safely return to reality? Original Webtoon : Naver Webtoon, Naver Series

Stay Alive

Chapter 62

689

When a zombie outbreak overruns Seoul, the government abandons the city to its fate. Amid the chaos, ex-special forces bodyguard Shinu fights to protect his skittish charge, Tebek. But as every day brings them closer to death, their bond grows harder to resist. Can love survive an apocalypse? Original Novel: <a href="https://ridibooks.com/books/425248292" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RIDI</a>, <a href="https://www.bomtoon.com/detail/abc23" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bomtoon</a>, <a href="https://www.mrblue.com/novel/E000099206" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MrBlue</a> Original Webtoon: <a href="https://ridibooks.com/books/3097001749" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RIDI</a> Official Translations: English: <a href="https://manta.net/en/series/stay-alive-full-ver?seriesId=2944" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">R19</a>, <a href="https://manta.net/en/series/stay-alive?seriesId=3445" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">R15</a> Others: <a href="https://www.bomtoon.tw/detail/letsmeetalive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">T.Chinese</a>

Witch’S Judgment Is To Be Turned Into A Flower

Chapter 28

165,618

Seonhwa, who can sense the stench of foul people, meets Jeonghyang, who for the first time in her life has a fragrant scent. But Jeonghyang who she thought was good, was actually a witch who turns evil people into flowers... "Is there anyone you want to kill?"

Survive (KIM Hong-Tae)

Chapter 56

633

No one knows why these people are stranded here with death looming in the corner. As loneliness creeps in, it becomes all too easy to seek solace in others. But they must trust no one but themselves. Remember, the goal is to survive. Original Webtoon: <a href="https://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list.nhn?titleId=838594" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Naver Webtoon</a>, <a href="https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=12537424" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Naver Series</a> Official Translations: <a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/thriller/survive/list?title_no=8657" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">English</a>

Human Table

Chapter 15

599

Yoon Ho and his colleagues arrive at the Leviathan, a nuclear power plant floating in the middle of the open ocean, for a routine safety inspection. After a mysterious explosion, they find themselves completely isolated with all outside communication severed. The explosion is only the beginning of their nightmare as a mysterious giant emerges from the reactor smoke and begins hunting and devouring the survivors. Trapped on a sinking vessel, the survivors must wage a desperate struggle to stay alive against the man eating monster.

Burunga I

Chapter 5

616

Jiro Matsuzawa is an ordinary elementary school boy. One night, an old man comes in with a trunk, containing two smaller trunks. The old man presents one to Jiro, and Jiro is permitted to have Burunga take on whatever form he wishes him to. Jiro finds Burunga to be a bit of a handful, but with the help of Taro Katagiri, a young ruffian who has his own agenda for Burunga, he manages to keep Burunga under control. However, Burunga's purpose, as well as the identity of that old man, are more sinister than Jiro could have expected... --- Volumes 169 and 170 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works

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