Figures
1.1 Amazon sees Frol’s naked body and identifies him as a woman. Reproduced with the kind permission of Hagio Moto. There Were Eleven!, 110 35
1.2 Frol recalls his brother’s coming-of-age ceremony in contrast to that of his three sisters. Reproduced with the kind permission of Hagio Moto. There Were Eleven!, 119 40
1.3 Kira jumps up to the roof with joy after Ashijin tells Kira that the Holy Mother gives birth to all children. Reproduced with the kind permission of Hagio Moto. Mājinaru, 2:293 50
1.4 Kira, like a fish, merges into the “infertile” ocean and purifies it. Reproduced with the kind permission of Hagio Moto. Mājinaru, 3:296 52
1.5 The Holy Mother Hallelujah falling from the balcony. Reproduced with the kind permission of Hagio Moto. Mājinaru, 3:198–199 54
1.6 Meyard, a rare genetic disease carrier, is gradually transformed into a woman. Meyard’s right breast is ambiguously drawn in shade, while his left chest has an artificial heart implanted. Reproduced with the kind permission of Hagio Moto. Mājinaru, 3:276 55
4.1 An example of a WOMB soldier, Sergeant Almare. Reproduced with the kind permission of Shirai Yumiko. Shirai, Wombs 2: cover 143
4.2 Manna’s unit is holding neebus fetus models. Reproduced with the kind permission of Shirai Yumiko. Shirai, 1:58–59 145
4.3 A female neebus is giving birth. Reproduced with the kind permission of Shirai Yumiko. Shirai, 5:286–289 154
Tables
2.1 The transformation chart of both mother and daughter in Hybrid Child 98
5.1 Life forms chain evolution and counterparts 161