In the midst of unending war, entagled in sadness and loneliness prince Caspar stands before someone who offers new meaning to his life. Tag along in his journey far beyond his castle's walls and follow him on a way to find himself. Follow him Towards The Sun.
In an era of chaos, with the throne left without a ruler, the five great houses fell into a brutal civil war for dominance. Enraged by the blood spilled in the name of ambition, the god cast a curse upon the foolish: the creation of Alpha and Omega traits. To seek forgiveness, the five great houses agreed to hold a hunting tournament and offer sacrifices to the god. Onyx, the newly crowned matriarch of the First House, finds herself deeply troubled by the upcoming tournament. Her nemesis, Kairo, the Alpha and patriarch of the Second House, has suddenly declared his intention to participate. For Onyx, who has risen as an Omega leader in a house that traditionally refuses to accept Omegas as heads, Kairo’s presence is far from welcome. Where will their clash, fueled by mutual hatred and undeniable attraction, ultimately lead? Original Webtoon: Ridibooks, Naver Series, Bomtoon, Lezhin, MrBlue Official Translations: English, Japanese, French, Thai
Ploy has made a conscious effort to avoid anything related to her family and their business, but unfortunately, she is now compelled to get involved. She feels uneasy about what her parents have in store for her. Fortunately, a student who wants to intern at the hotel where Ploy is employed may be the one positive aspect.
Tao Yuan Academy is situated among the scenic Mt. Fu Yun and Lake Egret, catering to the elite offsprings of the wealthy and the imperial families. Although Su Li's intelligent and sensitive sister was personally summoned to attend the institution, she vanished with a handsome foreigner just before the semester commenced. Fearing the potential wrath of the emperor for disrupting his royal command, Su Li resorted to disguising himself as his sister and stepped into her shoes. He hoped to blend in without raising too much attention, but several admirers expressed their interest in him, much to his chagrin. "We are siblings. Can't we handle this peacefully?" he pleaded with them, but their stubborn pursuits only annoyed him. "Stop it! You foolish scoundrels!" he reprimanded them. "What do you have that I lack?"
A curated hardcover collection featuring the world’s greatest thief, Lupin III, in some of his best capers ever! Lupin III: Greatest Heists is a collection of twelve classic stories from throughout Lupin’s history. Taken from Monkey Punch’s Lupin III and New Lupin III, these stories have been fully retranslated and are collected in one volume for the first time. Monkey Punch’s immortal creations are among the most beloved characters of all time, from master thief Lupin III to his trusted sidekicks and tenacious rivals. Lupin III is also an icon of animation, starring in the stunning 2019 CG animated film Lupin III: The First, and Hayao Miyazaki’s feature film directorial debut, The Castle of Cagliostro. This special collection of Monkey Punch’s classic manga stories was originally published in Japan as a tribute after his passing in 2019.
Mag the Thief is rumored to only target corrupt, affluent families, and signify her presence with two magnolia flowers: one as a warning, and the other upon completion of her burglary. Her unpredictable strikes leave everyone in awe. However, the truth is that Mag is not as skilled a thief as she seems. What will happen if she gets caught in a cycle of errors and her cover is blown?
Located in a populated region at a depth of 6000 meters beneath the ocean's surface, the sanatorium is renowned for housing psychiatric patients. Rumors suggest that these individuals are more than human, possessing a level of intensity that far surpasses that of the average person. While the lives of ordinary mortals are comparable to fireworks, the lives of these individuals are more akin to an atomic bomb. This facility has been in operation for over 2300 years, dating back to the Eastern Zhou era in 307 B.C.
During the initial phase of Twilight, humanity was faced with the task of reconstruction after utter destruction, which entailed the gradual re-establishment of the economy and societal structure. The era saw the emergence of countless dojos as ubiquitous as weeds. In the mammoth metropolis of Zhonghai City, home to ten million inhabitants, the annual Young Masters League was considered the most significant martial arts tournament, with every young martial artist aspiring to achieve the crown of champion.
It's the last summer of high school for drama club best friends Yuki and Natsu. While everything's going well for Natsu, Yuki instead finds herself caught in mental turmoil... See the portrayal of one youthful summer in this fiery theater tale!
High school student Himeka adores cake but faints whenever she eats it, which leaves her in a constant state of irritation. However, one day, her classmate Masaru informs her that her fainting is actually the result of a curse...?!
Mikuriya, a stressed-out salaryman who just got dumped by his girlfriend and is overwhelmed by work, encounters an ant colony struggling to survive in the corner of a park...
A retelling of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, altered for a younger audience, is set in St. Petersburg during the Czarist era, just before the Russian Revolution. Rascalnikov, a young boy from a destitute family, murders an old woman who is a moneylender and steals her valuable possessions. Assigned to the case, Judge Polifili suspects Rascalnikov due to his published essay that claims "the world is divided into those who are geniuses and those who are not. A genius may commit murder but is not guilty if it is for the good of the world." At first, Rascalnikov is confident he can outsmart the law, but Judge Polifili tenaciously pursues the investigation, and eventually, he feels trapped. In the meantime, Sonya, a prostitute, desperately urges Rascalnikov to confess. Events unfold on the brink of the Russian Revolution.
Gil has lived his entire life as a gladiator. He knows nothing but the kill-or-be-killed environment of the colosseum. He’s never had a friend. He’s never felt pleasure or satisfaction. And he’s fine with that. Really, it’s fine. Then, one day, a fire breaks out, ripping across the colosseum and burning everything in its path. As Gil walks through the rubble of his former life towards freedom, he finds he… kind of likes it? Join a former gladiator as he discovers the joys and complications of a free life. Freed from his prison and let loose in a fantasy world of monsters and dragons, the former strongest gladiator is still ridiculously strong as a civilian! (Source: Silent Manga Audition)
Part of the Zero-Sum Original Anthology Series. Cover Illustration: Takayama Shinobu Back Cover Illustration: D. Kissan 1. 3-tsu to 3-sha no Jikan (3つと3者の時間, Time of Three Things & Three Persons) by Mikanagi Touya 2. Nemureru Mori no Usotsuki Ouji to Nise Bungaku Shoujo (眠れる森の嘘つき王子と偽文学少女, The Liar Prince & Fake Literature Girl of the Forest That Can Sleep) by Takayama Shinobu 3. Nekketsu Fan Club (熱血ファンクラブ, Hot Blood Fan Club) by Saeki Yashirou 4. Amari no Utsuwa (あまりの器, The Container of Not Much) by Asa Yoriko 5. Nisemono Doushi (似せ者同士) by D. Kissan 6. Oe! Nazo Senpai (追え！謎先輩) by Mikawa Verno 7. Suki na Hito no, Suki na Hito (好きな人の、好きな人) by Kumeta Natsuo 8. Aogeba Haru (仰げば春) by Mitsu Nanae 9. Gakuran no Senpai (学ランの先輩) by Naoe Marimo 10. Senpai wa Vampire (先輩はヴァンパイア, Senpai is a Vampire) by Kanou Ayumi 11. Tojita Hana (綴じた花) by Fuyume Saya 12. Koroshiya Akagashira Haba: Senpai to no Tadashii Tsukiaihou (殺し屋 赤頭巾～先輩との正しいつきあい方～) by Igarashi Ran 13. Koi no Milk Tea (恋のミルクティー, Love's Milk Tea) by Shirohito Rita
Yuna never wanted to adopt a dog. But with her partner in mourning–and in desperate need of a boost in morale–she gives in to his humble request. And in the grand tradition of reluctant pet owners, she and their puppy soon become inseparable. The young couple even goes so far as to relocate from Seoul to soothe their new canine pal’s anxiety. After all, there’s nothing like a move to the country to set yourself right. Right? The idyll of a quiet life soon gives way to a surprising degree of antagonism, including clashes with long-time local residents of a different generation. The culture shock is palpable for all three urban transplants as the isolation of their new environs starts to sink in. They eventually adopt another dog, and still another–all while reckoning with the ups and downs of middle-age and childlessness in an unforgivingly traditional milieu. (Source: Drawn & Quarterly)
After living in Transylvania for years, Earl Dracula, known as such on Osamu Tezuka's official English website, has moved to Japan along with his daughter Chocola and loyal servant Igor. They now dwell in a Tokyo-based Western-style house in Nerima Ward. While Chocola attends Junior High School, Earl Dracula craves the blood of beautiful and pure women, befitting of his status as a vampire. However, every time he leaves to hunt, he inadvertently gets tangled up in various disturbances, proving to be a disturbance for the town's inhabitants. What's more, his presence causes unrest in the community since the locals refuse to believe in vampires.
After a lightning struck, a different from the ordinary looser began his extraordinary life. Original Webtoon Official Translations: English
