Shinjou Hajime

Parasites: shape-shifting aliens whose only purpose is to assimilate with and consume the human race… but do these monsters have a different side? A parasite becomes a prince to save his romance-obsessed female host from a dangerous stalker. Another hosts a cooking show, in which the real monsters are revealed. These and 13 more stories, from some of the greatest shoujo manga artists alive today, together make up a chilling, funny, and entertaining tribute to Hitoshi Iwaaki's manga horror classic!

The region of Parsa in the state of Karana is jointly governed by two great houses: the Fullranet family, masters of magical power, and the Romano family, unrivaled in martial might. Each house has a daughter whose breathtaking beauty and extraordinary abilities mark her as the future countess. Annamaria Fullranet, known as “the Black-Magic Lady.” Rosaria Romano, known as “the Silver-Knight Lady.” Though childhood friends, a trivial incident in their youth shattered their bond, turning them into sworn rivals who clash at every turn. Then, Duke Jeremiah arrives in Karana. A royal with prodigious magic, he had served as a general in the capital’s Sorcerous Kingdom Army—only to abruptly resign and relocate to Karana. Rumors swirl: he’s here to find a bride. "Marry him, and I’ll rise as duchess, lifting Parsa to new heights!" both ladies think. As the two reignite their feud, Jeremiah reveals a secret. “My source of magic—the gem Smeraldo—has been stolen. I can no longer cast spells. Whoever recovers Smeraldo… I will marry.” And so begins the coldly calculating courtship battle between two noble daughters—purely for power, prestige, and Parsa’s future?!

Even noblewomen with a "dark past" deserve happiness! An anthology manga featuring a collection of heartwarming stories about noble ladies who were unfairly branded as "villainesses." Despite their harsh circumstances, each of them finds a path toward a life filled with love, warmth, and gentle indulgence. +++Volume 1 Contents: "Koori no Shinigami Reijou wa, Atataka na Dekiai ni Tokasareru" (氷の死神令嬢は、温かな溺愛に溶かされる; "The Ice-Cold Noblewoman, Melted by Warm Love"). Art by Kuromizu Kanata; Story by Amekawa Touko. "Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shita no de, Saikyou Bishounen wo Sodate Agete Ikinobiyou to shitara Shuuchakusaremashita" (悪役令嬢に転生したので、最強美少年を育て上げて生き延びようとしたら執着されました; "I Reincarnated as a Villainess in a Fantasy Story, so I Decided to Raise the Most Beautiful and Powerful Boy to Survive… but He Ended up Obsessed With Me"). Art by Makita Ron; Story by Kotoko. "Watakushi, Akuyaku Reijou no Alexia de Gozaimasu" (わたくし、悪役令嬢のアレクシアでございます; "I Am Alexia, the Villainess"). Art by Shinjou Hajime; Story by Miyano Miyako. "Kaibutsu Reijou Remanuel no Junan" (怪物令嬢レマニュエルの受難; "The Tribulations of the Lady of Beasts, Remanuel"). By Tomatomato Mato. "Busaiku to Iware Konyaku Hakisareta no de, Bijin ni naru Meiku Gijutsu wo Shuutoku shimashita!" (不細工と言われ婚約破棄されたので、美人になるメイク技術を習得しました！; "They Told Me I Was Ugly… and My Fiancé Abandoned Me. So I Decided to Learn the Art of Makeup to Become Beautiful"). By Amai Maki. +++ +++Volume 2 Contents: "Tsunagi no Miko" (つなぎの巫女; "The Miko of Bonds"). Art by Tanaka Tetete; Story by Agutogi Akumi "Nureginu wo Kise Rareta no de, Tantei Reijou ni Nari Sono Giwaku wo Harashimasu!" (濡れ衣を着せられたので、探偵令嬢になりその疑惑を晴らします！). By Nanamitoiro. "Konyakusha ni Mawashigeri wo iretara Shuuchaku Sare mashite" (婚約者に回し蹴りを入れたら執着されまして). Art by Uno Rikka; Story by Sayama Hibiki. "Akuyaku Reijou no Oshikatsu~ Ouji ni Konyaku Haki Sareta Kedo Oshi ni Dekiai Sarete Shiawase desu~" (悪役令嬢の推し活〜王子に婚約破棄されたけど推しに溺愛されて幸せです〜). By Morita Renji. +++ +++Volume 3 Contents: "Akuyaku Reijou no Omei wo Kiserare Shoukan ni Tobasare ta no de, Zense de Kyabajou da ta Chishiki wo Ikashite Nariagarimasu" (悪役令嬢の汚名を着せられ娼館に飛ばされたので、前世でキャバ嬢だった知識を活かして成り上がります！). By Muranishi Tenga. "Akuyaku Reijou toshite Kouya ni Tsuihou Sareta no de, Monster wo Ka te Takumashiku Kurashimasu" (悪役令嬢として荒野に追放されたので、モンスターを狩ってたくましく暮らします！). By Kajimiya Sai "Raigetsu ni Konyaku Haki Sareru Reijou wa, Mottainai no de Hametsu Maeni Sanzai itashimasu" (来月に婚約破棄される令嬢は、もったいないので破滅前に散財いたします). Art by Shibisaski Maru; Story by Yuzuhara Teiru. "Time Leap shita ore ga Omoidashita no wa Konyaku Haki Zenya da ta." (タイムリープした俺が思い出したのは婚約破棄前夜だった。). Art by Rakuyou; Story by Amagasa Suiton +++

Rather than just the king’s wife, she’s more of an Empress.A romcom about a woman who is more than just a “villainess”—she’s a “Heinous villainess.” Victoria Winner, a duke’s daughter, is told by Prince Frederick that their engagement is annulled.An ordinary lady would either burst into tears or fly into rage. But Victoria did neither.“I will not allow our engagement to be annulled,” says Victoria.Annulment of her engagement, assassination, insidious bullying inside the royal palace. A romcom where Victoria will confront them with a very pompous attitude.Links:Alternative Official Raw on Nico Nico Seiga