Yutaka Mishima

A middle-aged businessman has become unhealthily obsessed with a schoolgirl with whom he shares his daily commute. When he tries to make a direct connection with her, it creates dire complications. (imdb)

Katsu is now an old woman who even at seventy three has not lost her penchant for being sardonic and dissatisfied. Upon visiting a photography studio her life and body are transported to that of a twenty-year-old girl giving her the opportunity to make up for missing out on her earlier dreams of becoming a singer, a more harmonious family member and to have more fun than life generally afforded her. (imdb)

Not only is Kamakura-based Masakazu Isshiki a mystery novelist, but he is also a good detective himself. His wife Akiko and he are acquainted with all manners of creatures and gods who are of, from or passing through the town. Dealing with and tackling his cases means he can use all the help he can get. (imdb)

Satomi is a research student who travels to northern Japan seeking reported old Christian relics. On the island of Hokkaido and in a village, odd deeds are occurring. As such, she bands together with other researchers and locals to uncover the truth and understand the infernal happenings of which there are many.

Chisato and her family got lost while heading for camp. They asked a man in a village for directions but he just told them that they should leave. However, they decide to camp on the edge of the village anyway and soon find out the village's dark secret.

Follows mystery-solving college student Kuno Totono. At the beginning of the story, the police bring him in for questioning on suspicion of murdering his classmate. (imdb)