June 1983. While it normally signifies an inescapable doom for Rika and her closest companions, a crew of guest artists bring its cheerful vitality to life! Join the gang in their early summer adventures! (Source: Yen Press)
A compilation of short stories by Keiichi Koike. 1. Knockin' on Heaven's Door 2. 3000 Leagues Searching For Mother 3. Lazaro Franco's Fourth Hour 4. The Ronin and the Sea 5. Looper 6. Kenbo's Diary 7. Sponge Generation 8. Airway 9. Horizon 10. Landed
Despite belonging to a family of four, the Aoyama residence is typically home to three due to father Akiyoshi's job. While he's away at work, mom Tomoko and her two beloved sons Hiroki and Yuri go about their everyday lives--going to school, making dinner, doing homework, etc. But now that Hiroki's in his first year of high school, his thoughts are turning ever so slightly to sex and romance...and his mom can't help but notice his slips of the tongue when he's talking about who he likes. Supportive Tomoko has an inkling Hiroki might be gay, but she's going to let him figure it out for himself. Unfortunately, Hiroki has little talent for keeping his "secret," so he might die of embarassment before all is said and done! (Source: Square Enix) *Note: Originally published on Twitter and collated by Square Enix for print release.*
This is regarded as the chapter where "the best situation has been provided," but it takes the courage of a certain character to change the course. This will answer everything, however there is one chapter left - Matsuribayashi-hen. (Source: Wikipedia)
In order to capture the vampire lurking in the school, Mana the exorcist transfers in. Okamoto-kun, the vampire in question, is one who has changed with the times and gets by on blood transfusions! Mana is left dumbfounded by the carefree, easy-going vampire! An eagerly anticipated romantic school comedy released by a new author at Sylph.
Natsume Makoto, a first-year junior high school student in Choufu, Tokyo, is suddenly confessed to by a fellow freshman named Hayama Aki. Aki told him that her grandmother once told her about meeting a boy named Natsume Makoto in the future. Having never met before, Makoto is convinced that Aki is mistaken. When Aki brings up a painting of a fireworks, Makoto decides to help her find the Natsume Makoto she is looking for. The following year, the two head to Nagaoka, Niigata, to attend the city's famed fireworks festival, suspecting that the painting is linked to it.
Yeon Hojeong, the first to unite the dark factions as the leader of the Unorthodox Faction, collaborates with the Orthodox Faction to overcome the chaos of the Three Cults. However, he meets an untimely end, entangled in the schemes of the Murim Alliance Leader. “This really is my home!” When he opens his eyes, he finds himself in the prestigious and once-destroyed Yeon Clan, a place he never forgot. “I won’t make a mistake this time. Never again.” Determined to prevent the fall of his family and the future upheaval caused by the Three Cults, he embarks on a relentless journey! This is the struggle of Yeon Hojeong, the eldest son, to unite the martial world.
Majutsushi wa Shindeita. / 魔術師は死んでいた。 Hisui is an experimental subject born from research dedicated to resurrecting heroes of the past. Her soul was summoned from another world and forced into the physical vessel of a now-deceased 'Supreme Mage.' A distorted existence born from the ambition to transcend death—is she truly 'human'? Suddenly, another personality dwelling within Hisui's body awakens... This is the beginning of Hisui's long journey to reclaim herself while being swept up in a whirlpool of desire. A massive new serialization begins!
Reese, a rare female great magician, lost her life as a human pillar to seal a magical disaster "magic hole". One hundred years later, she returns to life, but the effects of the "magic hole" have transformed her into the form of a young girl. Elle, a good-natured adventurer whom Reese rescued, tells her that Reese was falsely accused of being the Witch of Distster, a great sinner, in a plot hatched by the church 100 years ago. Despite her resentment, Reese tries to enjoy her second life.
Juu, a man who was abandoned by his parents when he was a child, has been killing people for more than 30 years in an assassin organization. In return for being able to get out of the assassination business, he was given one last mission: to assassinate a hero.
Dr. Lee Sunwoo is one of the nation’s finest scientists, who dreams of a world where every human (including men) can conceive a child. Unfortunately, he eventually has to shut down his project. During his now ample free time, he happens to run into an old crush, a friend’s older brother, Eungyo. In any other world, this situation may be normal, but not when Sunwoo’s (extremely vocalized) desire is for Eungyo’s sperm! (Source: Lezhin)
Chiaki, a student at a clothing college, had a dream. It is to have Ai, a charismatic model who changed Chiaki's life, walk down the runway wearing clothes he made. When he finds out that his dream will come true if he wins the competition, he becomes enthusiastic, but despairs when his co-production partner turns out to be Enaga, who is both unattractive and extremely clumsy. One night, Chiaki gets tangled up with a delinquent, but it is Ai who saves him. He also sexily asks him to teach him how to have a night out...? The heart-pounding dilemma of an extremely pure boy who is torn between a "mysterious model" and a "natural-looking, hot-headed guy"
The familiar scents of gunpowder and kitty litter... When hardened men with a soft spot for felines look for a haven, they come to Kitty and Me, a bar with a select clientele and one ironclad rule: When inside, do not dare harm the cats that call it home. Here, the hitman known as Undertaker finds himself in the unenviable situation of mourning the recent loss of his beloved pet, Cheriko...and discovering that his next target is a fellow cat lover. But the concrete jungle isn't always so courteous as to wait outside, and the bloody truth about Undertaker's latest job is knocking at the door. (Source: Yen Press)
Mitama Kamishiro is an athletic junior high school girl with a strong sense of justice who has dreamed of becoming a crime avenger since she was little. A mysterious shopping district, "Yaoyorozu Shopping District," suddenly appears in front of the silly yet righteous Mitama, who "wants to save humanity from its inevitable downfall." When Mitama goes to the shopping district that seems to be calling out to her, she is faced with... This is a Shinto-inspired comedy about a silly righteous high school girl and some bizarre Gods. Hurry up and pray!! (Source: Manga Box)
Yamano Souta is already 18 years of age. And as their government requires people of their age, he participates in a "marriage camp" called Happy Project. Will he ever get a marriage partner if he only has one month--and only one chance--to do it?
Shuko Kodakamine is strong—too strong, by the standards of some. She hopes to make a good high school debut, but that plan goes up in smoke almost immediately when she injures the attractive, charismatic Serizawa-kun...and later suplexes him, to boot! But when Serizawa-kun finds himself in hot water with a jealous boyfriend, it's Shuko who comes to his aid...and he comes up with a ridiculous proposition: If Shuko becomes his bodyguard, he'll make her the most important girl in his world! (Source: Kodansha USA)
Ritsu inherited his sixth sense from his grandfather, along with a demon guardian named Blue Storm. Strange things just seem to happen around these two, and it's left to them to get to the bottom of all these mysterious events. Each story is independent but features recurring characters you'll come to know and appreciate as they, each in their own way, try to deal with things 'not of this world'. **Note:** Won the Excellence Prize of manga section of Japan Media Arts Festival in 2006.
Although Koharu is a little taller than the average person, she's a 15-year-old girl who lives a much simpler life than the average person. Having no experience with love, she thought she'd spend her days peacefully with her group of ordinary friends. However, a destined encounter will change Koharu! (Source: Summer Rain)
