KUROKONEKO KAMEN

A new mission looms for the legendary crew of misfit heroes—Cursebreakers. This time, the tide pulls them to the seaside town of Whispering Wave, a bustling summer hotspot filled with fairy-tale tourists, sun-soaked sands, and dark, deep secrets. But beneath the waves, something stirs—something sinister. Henry, the stoic son of the Blue Fairy, leads the crew. With him are his colorful companions: the reincarnated Frog Prince, Gamaken Kuronuma, the ethereal Swan Princess Odette, quick-witted maid Meddie, mystical bunny priestess Usagi, and the ferocious yet charming dragoness Amber. The moment they arrive, the temptation to enjoy a rare day off proves too strong. In a flash, the group strips down to their swimwear, dashing into the cool embrace of the ocean. Henry is left sputtering, torn between their mission and his personal inner struggle—his secret, unspoken love for his best friend, Gamaken. Watching Gamaken laugh and splash around in nothing but swim trunks makes Henry’s heart ache, but he keeps his feelings hidden. Meanwhile, Gamaken is oblivious, too busy admiring their female companions in their skimpy bikinis—and the mysterious fishwomen, half-human, half-mermaid creatures basking in the sun. But the carefree day is interrupted by a sudden warning. A bell tolls, panic surges through the crowd, and people flee the beach. A curious Gamaken questions a nearby kappa yokai, discovering the horrifying truth: when night falls, the funa-yurei, ghostly sea phantoms, rise from the depths to unleash chaos. With dread hanging in the salty air, the Cursebreakers make a dash for their contact, Mayor Marius Tidecaller. But fate has other plans. The funa-yurei aren’t waiting for twilight—they attack early, crawling from the surf, their waterlogged bodies a terrifying sight. The crew is forced into battle. Henry’s magic crackles to life, but he can’t help but notice Gamaken shrinking back, his frog-turned-human heart trembling with fear—because Gamaken, despite all his bravado, is terrified of ghosts. Now, they face more than a fight—they’re entangled in a mystery. Why are these sea spirits suddenly able to attack on land? And, most importantly, who is pulling the strings? The Cursebreakers must uncover the truth… or risk becoming the next victims of the Whispering Wave. The adventure has only just begun.

A Gothic Romance Retelling of a Classic Japanese Folktale Graphic Novel featuring 130 anime-style comic pages… In the shadowy halls of Himeji Castle, a love story brews — one of obsession, betrayal, and the supernatural. Okiku, a young servant tasked with caring for ten priceless Delft plates, becomes the center of a deadly game of passion. She serves in the castle by day and feeds the dungeon prisoners by night, unaware of the dark desires and jealous eyes following her every move. Among those captivated by Okiku’s beauty is the ruthless samurai Aoyama Tessan, whose twisted infatuation becomes all-consuming. Obsessed and envious, Aoyama silences the prisoners by ordering their tongues cut out, leaving Okiku to believe none wish to speak to her. But one man breaks through the silence—Shinji, a once-proud samurai now imprisoned in the depths of the dungeon, with powerful o-fuda seals binding him to his cell. Mysterious, resilient, and with a charm that captivates Okiku, he becomes the light in her dark and lonely world. As Okiku and Shinji’s forbidden connection deepens, the key to his freedom dangles from the very chain around Aoyama’s neck. Okiku must risk everything to steal it, but with Keiko, the jealous wife of Aoyama and daughter of the lord, watching closely, every step toward liberation teeters on the brink of tragedy. As jealousy boils over and Aoyama’s obsession spirals, a single missing plate becomes the catalyst for a series of harrowing events that plunge Okiku into darkness. Betrayed and brutally wronged, she transforms into an onryou — a vengeful spirit bound by her love and fury. Now, as a terrifying ghost, Okiku must face the ultimate question: Can love survive even in death?