+Anima Series by Natsumi Mukai, 迎夏生

The +Anima are beings who possess animal-like powers. In this alternate universe, they walk among us--shunned by society--as they search for others who have similar traits. Cooro is a crow-like boy who is on a quest to find other +Anima. When he meets Husky, a disrespectful boy with a past shrouded in mystery, he finds a kindred spirit who also possesses animal-like powers. Together, they try to gain acceptance in a world cruel to anyone or anything that is different...

Shunned and branded as outcasts, the +Anima continue to search for their place in a perilous world... When Cooro is tricked into helping a nearby town, the +Anima must unite if they are to ever see their friend again. But after crossing paths with a new +Anima, will the bitter sting of betrayal tear this group apart?

In a new town, Cooro befriends Shadow, a young man who dreams of flying to help provide for his family. Igneous and his army show up again and create new problems for the +Anima. Could Cooro and his companions have finally found a place where they will be accepted or will they remain wanderers and outcasts forever?

Cooro and the others find themselves in the town of Maggie Vil, where the biggest form of entertainment are the non-lethal fighting matches at the coliseum. While the Husky and the others agree that Senri shouldn't participate because he'd get too carried away, Cooro wonders if he might have a chance at winning--and finds a way into the tournament! But will the action be too much for even him to handle? "(An) unabashed shonen manga, with adorable, magical children with golden hearts.. moreCooro and the others find themselves in the town of Maggie Vil, where the biggest form of entertainment are the non-lethal fighting matches at the coliseum. While the Husky and the others agree that Senri shouldn't participate because he'd get too carried away, Cooro wonders if he might have a chance at winning--and finds a way into the tournament! But will the action be too much for even him to handle? "(An) unabashed shonen manga, with adorable, magical children with golden hearts...It's an enjoyable romp for comic readers with a sweet tooth." - Publishers Weekly less

While on their journey, Cooro and the others pass through large and lively Maggie Vil. The soft-spoken town leader Maggie convinces Cooro and company to go watch the world-famous coliseum games. Will Cooro and the others find their way out of the coliseum? 13 and up.

The party, led by Igneous, come across a bear in the mountains just as something goes wrong with Senri and he collapses. The Kim-un-kur let Igneous and his troops into their camp because they are concerned about Senri... but their chief, Mukar, tells them that he has no intention of changing their relations with Astaria. While in the camp, Cooro and company learn that the Kim-un-kur treat +Anima with great respect, as people who have been gifted with the power of nature.

Cooro and his companions travel through a dark tunnel on the way to Sailand. While Nana contemplates telling Husky the truth, he gets separated from the group! When Husky goes to find him, he also gets lost. Will the two of them be able to find Cooro again?

In an alternate-reality fantasy world there exist others that possess animal-like characteristics. These mysterious beings (+Anima) are shunned by 'normal' society. This story focuses on four of these special beings: Cooro, Husky, Senri and, Nana. They travel to not only find others like themselves, but to also gain acceptance in the world.

In this alternate-reality fantasy world, there exist normal human beings, as well as others that possess animal-like characteristics. These mysterious beings (called +Anima) are shunned by 'normal' society.

In this final volume of Anima, the secret of Cooro's past is finally revealed as the group makes it to Astaria. But when they learn of the relationship between Cooro and Fry, this friendly team may be torn apart. What are those who are seeking the Anima really plotting? And what choices will the characters make when given the opportunity to rid themselves of their animal selves...forever?