In bustling, cosmopolitan city of old Shanghai, there was an assassination organization named Shades. The assassins in Shades were all women, and their victims had invariably fallen into wretched souls. The woman who led this mysterious organization in the dark came from the shadows with no name. Once upon a time she believed in destiny, now she does not. If the God was unjust, she would be the God, to punish those who ruined everything in her life!
Shades It is also Known as: Dark Fragrance
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Romance , Crime , Assassin , China , Historical
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Top 5 Manhua/Manga Like Shades [2024 List]
5. Golgo 13
For four decades, Golgo 13 has been the world's greatest assassin for hire - sometimes to settle a private score, and sometimes to change history!
His real name and nationality are unknown - but his legend is everywhere. G13 never fails a job, and never sees his clients again...
...unless they try and betray him!
Golgo 13 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ゴルゴ13, Golgo Thirteen, Duke Togo
4. Charlotte's Letter
Charlotte, a bookworm who dreams of becoming a writer, starts her new job as a maid for Lord Matthew and his sister Lady Anna, the last remaining members of the Parvens family. Her ability to write catches the attention of them both. Now, for Matthew, she is tasked to write letters pretending to be him, while for Anna, she must secretly report on Matthew's day-to-day affairs. Putting pen to paper has never been so difficult! What will become of Charlotte when the Parvens family's twisted deceptions come to light?
Charlotte's Letter has finished publishing and it has 80 Chapters. It is also Known as: Письмо Шарлотты
3. Rakuban
A one-shot compilation with themes of suffering, crime, and betrayal, incorporating elements from gekiga.
- Cave In: A young man gets to the bottom of a mining incident from 20 years ago that isn't what it seems.
- The Flowers and the Ruffians: Ken is sent to a cabin that houses other vicious men in the barren north. His goal? Plant seeds, and have them flower on the land, no matter what.
- Decisive Battle at Cannibal's Cape: A ragtag team of soldiers is weary from long battle on an island. Some are willing to go to great extremes - even if it means some may be expendable...
- The Ghost of the Jet Base: Detective Hazama is called to investigate paranormal activity at an air base, but finds himself wrapped up in more than he bargained for.
- Fire Valley: In the Wild West, a young boy searches for the man who killed his father. Rumors of a cursed yet powerful pistol are about - one said to literally be possessed by a demon - and they interest the men of the local saloon. What connection could there be?
- Tatsumaki Voyage Log: Shichiro is a boy who lives by the sea, and was found as a baby in an abandoned ship. One day, he learns that he is not his parents' blood son, which causes him great distress. Not long after, the red algae that are a key source of revenue in his town are dying off. What begins as an investigation of the cause turns out to be a long journey linked to Shichiro's heritage.
- Wings and Stardust: An emonogatari. A pair of wings made of a mysterious substance are found in the stratosphere by an astronaut. Through a tumultuous string of events, they end up in the possession of the young Kazuo. But there are other parties interested in Kazuo's wings as well - yet Kazuo only wishes to have the wings better the lives of his community. And so Kazuo goes on his own journey, his fate bound with the wings...
Rakuban has finished publishing and it has 7 Chapters. It is also Known as: 落盤, Caved In
2. Nobunaga wo Koroshita Otoko: Honnouji no Hen 431-nenme no Shinjitsu
Out of all Japanese historical figures, Oda Nobunaga is probably the one with the widest range of interpretations. But what was the real Nobunaga like, and why was he really betrayed and murdered? While a lot of manga make their stories more interesting by taking historical liberties, this one does the opposite, using historical research to paint a clearer - yet more intriguing - picture of the man behind the myth.
The Man Who Killed Nobunaga: The Truth of Honnouji Incident Found After 431 Years has finished publishing and it has 47 Chapters. It is also Known as: 信長を殺した男～本能寺の変 431年目の真実～, The man who killed Nobunaga, Nobunaga wo Koroshita Otoko ~Honnouji no Hen, 431-nenme no Shinjitsu~, The man who killed Nobunaga ~The truth of Honnouji incident found after 431 years~, 信長を殺した男
1. The Paranoid Emperor’s Black Moonlight Shizun
It’s said that the human world’s emperor is muddle-headed, so I decided to go to the mortal world and teach the bullied prince and support him onto the throne, to bring peace to the land.
The process was difficult, but I succeeded.
10 years later, when the young emperor was enthroned, black clouds covered the sky and tribulation lightning rumbled.
I stood outside the throne room and distantly gave him one last look.
He didn’t know what was happening outside and smiled at me, his pitch-black eyes were filled with a thousand words.
Then, I turned around and ascended.
I didn’t even give him a proper goodbye.
When I opened my eyes, it wasn’t the Heavens.
I blankly lay on the carpet of the imperial study room, and the eunuch beside me was submissively introducing, “Your Majesty, this is the remarkable beauty Prince Jin is giving as a tribute.”
From above came a familiar yet cold voice, “Prince Jin has spared no effort. Pity, that what We hate the most in this life is other people looking like… that person.”
The Paranoid Emperor’s Black Moonlight Shizun has finished publishing and it has 116 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Paranoid Emperor’s Black Moonlight Shizun
