Princess Resurrection

After undergoing a car accident, middle school student Hiro Hayorami sees visions of a beautiful girl dressed in gothic Lolita clothing; suddenly, Hiro is awake in the hospital morgue with only hazy memories that feel like a dream. But now he's in the servitude of the beautiful Hime (which means “princess” in Japanese) who saved him from the brink of death. He's hunted by enemies—Hime's siblings and a legion of werewolves, demons, monsters and vampires—but empowered with the ability of resurrection. Bound to her by blood, Hiro accepts his servitude in the underworld and a world of evil forces, chainsaw battles and mysteries left undiscovered. Fans of campy, over-the-top horror stories should enjoy Mitsunaga's vivid cast of monsters and demons, including the chainsaw-toting Hime. The character designs are far more solid than many in the gothic Lolita genre, but still sporting intricate costumes and suitably apathetic demeanors. (May)