Monochrome Factor

Akira Nikaido is bored by life, having nothing in particular that interests him. What can a cryptic stranger with no shadow have to offer?

Akira awakens, believing everything to have been a dream. But Shirogame’s presence confirms that everything was very real.

Akira and Shirogane run into Kengo’s elder sister at a bar. However, a potential complication arises: She can see Shirogane.

Akira tells Kengo the truth. However, once Aya notices their truancy, the two are forced to watch her Kendo club’s practice session to learn discipline.

Aya is quickly accepted into the team due to her unparalleled fighting prowess. This upsets Kengo, who hasn’t yet been initiated despite knowing the truth.

An employee of the wealthy Kujo family approaches Akira and his friends, extending an invitation to visit the Kujo manor. But for what purpose?

The new bartender, Sho Mikami, quickly catches Mayu’s attention. Their budding relationship intensifies, but is there more to this story?

The theater festival is quickly approaching, and Akira is confused when his fellow students approach him with a request: They want him to play Hamlet!

Akira and his friends travel to a villa in the mountains to investigate the realm of shadows. There, they meet Yuriko, who can see Shirogane.

An old friend of Akira’s, the pop idol Jun Fujisaki, is accused of physical assault. Is there more to the story or is Jun just as violent as people claim?

Nanaya launches a plan even though his failures are no longer tolerated. Meanwhile, Shirogane falls ill.

As Shirogane is tortured, Lulu delivers a message. Akira’s friends refuse to abandon Shirogane, but what are Akira’s feelings?

Lulu is ordered to take command of the Kokuchi as the gang celebrates Shirogane’s recovery. But Kengo has a question regarding recent events: What exactly is a Rei?

The gang welcomes their newest member, Kou. Can he shed some light on the situation at hand? What exactly can he contribute to the team?

On behalf of the Disciplinary Committee, Aya approaches Akira and Kengo for a favor. Their task? Investigate the school’s five wonders. The catch? It involves ghost stories.

Shirogane realizes that one of the paintings during the art club looks like a Kokuchi. Momiji, the artist, agrees to answer the team’s questions if Akira models for him.

Despite his natural talent for sports, Akira has absolutely no interest in getting involved. That is, until Aya threatens to expose a past secret to enlist his help.

Kengo’s unusual comments make the others wonder if he’s going on a date. With Shirogane away, the group decides to follow Kengo to confirm their suspicions.

A vacation on Hatoko Island will have to wait. Mysterious events link back to Haru’s grandfather. If that was enough, Mayu reveals she knows what the group’s been doing.

The daughter of a prominent family dismisses her butler. Hikojuro requests that the gang apply for the job and totally fail so that she will hire him back.

Andrew, an old friend of Kou, pays a visit to Japan. It just so happens that he’s the prince of a European country and Kou wishes to have him experience life as a commoner.

Shirogane’s seals fail, and now Kokuchi swarm the city. Overwhelmed, the gang makes a tactical retreat. How can they reseal the darkness and save the city?

Tragedy befell the gang, but there is no time to mourn. The Kokuchi are still out there, and the survivors must find a way to stop them once and for all.

The final confrontation is finally at hand. Can Akira stop the darkness from overwhelming everything?