In a smoke-filled alley in Chinatown lies Count D's Pet Shop, but the pets sold here aren't your everyday variety. The mysterious Count D sells 'Love and Dreams' in the form of magical creatures. But the prevailing rule is 'buyer beware,' as each pet comes with a contract. Break the terms and Count D won't be held accountable for what happens.

In the tradition of The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt, each volume of Pet Shop of Horrors collects four stories of terror and wonder, each involving a different creature ('pet'). Connecting the tales is the continuing story of Leon, an American cop who has linked D's shop to a series of seemingly unrelated bizarre deaths. The manga series has also spawned an anime show (from Madhouse) which has been released here in the U.S. by Urban Vision.

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