Thus Spoke Kishibe

The adventures of talented manga artist Rohan Kishibe who investigates strange occurrences.

Rohan and his fellow mangaka Jugo Shishi team up to discover the meaning of a mysterious word that's been banned from publication.

Kyoka's lover, photographer Taro Hirai, has suffered amnesia as a result of an accident. Rohan is asked to find a solution through hypnosis. They immediately set out to have a dialogue, but the situation takes an unexpected turn.

Rohan Kishibe locks antlers with Yoma Hashimoto in a fierce treadmill race at the gym. It soon becomes evident that the latter's obsession with running and fitness has gone out of hand.

A man who works for a resort development contractor comes to Rohan's house. For some reason, he stubbornly refuses to show his back, and Rohan's curiosity is aroused.

Rohan goes into bankruptcy buying Mutsu-Kabe Hill, a forest associated with a Yokai; when Rohan and Kyoka arrive, they find the heiress to the village next to the forest is hiding something.