Yoshimurakana Yoshimurakana – författare

Following the Perfumer incident, Hinako and her friends switch things up by taking some time off. But their plans of relaxation are derailed when they run into Mimimi, who is searching for a missing girl who looks eerily similar to the subject of an artist’s painting... As they begin their investigation, they learn of a rumor that one of the artist’s models from long ago has disappeared…What punishment awaits those who have succumbed to depravity in the pursuit of their art?

A string of unusual disappearances has led Kuroko and Hinako to the heart of a small-town church. But even though the truth of one murder is revealed, it doesn’t quite explain the others. A familiar face might just have the answer, but he wants something in return—Kuroko’s body! And as if things couldn’t get messier, a quiet shopping trip by Rinko and Aiko-former enemies of Kuroko turned allies—is interrupted by the overwhelming scent of blood…!

The circus is in town, but it’s not the only shocking spectacle around—not when hundreds of people have been tied to a floating ad balloon and there’s been a knife attack among circus staff! Though seemingly unrelated, these incidents have one important link: All parties involved have a curious bout of amnesia. Signs point to an old criminal known as “Comedy Writer,” but have they truly emerged from the past to strike again? Kuroko the lady–killer is on the case!

Kuroko and the gang are in attendance for the full-immersion fantasy RPG A-EYE-S, a game that will award the player who beats it ten billion yen. Between its offer of thrilling and cutting-edge technological experiences and the existence of the fully-autonomous and limit-shattering AI known as HiToMi, the game quickly goes viral. But while the world is engrossed, there are attempts to hack into the system to win the prize money and expose HiToMi’s technology. Only, these would-be hackers are getting cut down one by one...

Pursuing a string of murders involving corpses drained of blood, Kuroko and her hulking buddy, Urara, descend into the sewers to rescue Narumi from an all–too–familiar face. Narumi herself is determined to escape with her fellow captives, but between her broken leg and the mazelike underground tunnels, their odds of escape are grim. It’s a race against the clock as the killer prepares for their next meal…!

The identity of Comedy Writer continues to confound the police, but Kuroko believes she’s got her man! After thwarting his “performance,” she corners him to deliver an ultimatum! Could this aggressive approach be a bridge too far? Meanwhile, another suspicious individual is out and about, and Hinako’s not going to let him get away! But there’s no telling what he’ll do to keep his secret hidden from prying eyes...

A mysterious killer has left a trail of dead swordsmen in their wake, and the grisly corpses hint at a fiend possessed. A chance to confront the culprit presents itself, but Kuroko finds herself in unfamiliar territory—when, for the first time, an opponent completely outclasses her in combat! In order to win (or even survive) against this unparalleled swordsman, Kuroko’s going to need an ace up her sleeve, and her answer is…movie magic?!

When a body is found on a pedestrian bridge, it’s anyone’s guess who the killer is. The physical evidence-including dozens of stab wounds-suggests the murder weapon is a rapier. Police Major Kyougoku is reminded of a deadly duelist with a penchant for puncturing. But with little else to go on, it’s hard to predict who the killer will target next. To make matters worse, Chiyo, Kuroko’s number one lover, finds herself at the heart of the case. She’ll have to be on her guard if she wants to make it out alive...

After putting Zenpachi out of commission, Sendou’s off to kill the lady of the house. When Hikaru gets in his way, he finds himself switching targets. But after Kurono awakens inside Hikaru’s body to guide her sister’s blade, Hikaru’s aura alone is enough to make Sendou quiver in fear! With Hikaru’s life on the line and a crazed Sendou desperate to survive, who will come out on top?

Rinko’s friend Noel has been kidnapped, and the culprit keeps treating her like his deceased daughter. Kuroko and her crew suspect that whoever’s responsible is also behind a rash of child murders, and they need to crack the case before Noel becomes the next victim. But while gathering clues is her top priority, Kuroko’s sleuthing also involves… meeting hot MILFs in the area?!

As members of the wealthy Yamatsukami family continue to drop like flies, Hinako, Chiyo, and Narumi stumble upon a field of roses blooming deep in the mountains. Strangely, the flowers bear a striking resemblance to those grown by the Virginal Rose cult, and Kuroko suspects the worst. As Narumi and company explore the area, they come across a collapsed woman…but is she friend or foe? Mysteries abound as the curtain falls on the tale of the Yamatsukami family!

High Tower has tracked down the red-haired woman he’s after, and with his unnatural power, he plans to exact revenge for a past defeat at her hands…Meanwhile, the rest of the Perfumer’s crew goes up against Kuroko and Hinako, and at long last, Celine’s true motives are revealed! Who is the person she seeks, and could they be closer than she realizes?

The Perfumer and her group reach the mountain of the Yamatsukami family, where the clue behind “Tozakura” sleeps. Hinako and Ayako split up from Kuroko and the others, following the women who had gone ahead, but they can’t hide from the Perfumer, who easily spots them with her abilities. To allow Hinako to escape, Ayako decides to face them on her own, but she’s soon cornered and poisoned by the Perfumer. All seems lost—until Kuroko and the others arrive, and the real fight begins...

Kuroko’s group goes to a hot spring deep in the mountains, where all the land is owned by the wealthy Yamatsukami family. But right as the family is deciding the next heir, the third son is found murdered, and with the only bridge in and out of the area destroyed, the list of suspects is small. Cut off from the rest of the world, the family begins to whisper about a mysterious “Ayako,” and before long, another victim turns up... With no end to the grisly murders in sight, how will Kuroko solve this closed-room case?

Perfect for fans of Prison School and Soul Eater!

As a former mass murderer, Kuroko Koumori knows a thing or two about how killers think. A string of deaths points straight to an ex-con-turned-business mogul who used to skin the faces off his victims. But could it be a red herring? As chaos unfolds at the local amusement park, it might just be Kuroko's partner, Hinako, who's closest to the truth!

In order to save Nanami, Kuroko has infiltrated the Virginal Rose, a group of women who have isolated themselves from the outside world. Surrounded by dozens of lovely ladies who have no interest in men, Kuroko might end up becoming a permanent member! But could there be a darker side to this group? As Kuroko loses the will to resist, her fate may depend on the ninja skills of "Stealth Hinako"...

When an inmate escapes from prison and declares war on the police, it's up to Kuroko to stop him. After several Diet members are slaughtered, Kuroko manages to find the killer's hideout, but the terror continues...

After a chemical weapon attack on the police department, Kuroko tracks down the extremist group responsible and goes on the offensive! Will she be able to bring the organization's members to justice, or will this case end up unsolved?

Higaki, of the Sakura Pruning Group, was forged in the fires of war and fueled by a passion for revolution. Now an old man, he's engaged in a life-and-death battle with Kuroko in order to achieve his ultimate goal. But is Higaki animated by a desire to conquer Japan or by something more personal? The secrets of the Sakura Pruning Group reach far and wide-even right into Hinako's past!

Now under Kuroko's care, Rinko has just transferred to Hinako's school, and things are already off to a bad start! A sudden explosion rocks the school, and Kuroko is called in to catch the one responsible for the attack. But before she can get started, the culprit turns herself in voluntarily! Is this girl really the bomber, or is there something even more sinister behind the scenes...?

It's summer vacation for Hinako, and everyone's going to the aquarium! But once they've made it to the shark tank, they find a human hand inside...