Nominated for the 7th annual Manga Taishou Award.
Once again, Prince Lui is on the road, searching for the perfect pair of huge? that is, for a bride, together with his servant Wilhelm and the witch Dorotea. A shipwreck takes him to an unknown kingdom, where he meets a melancholy little mermaid? But of course, nothing is what it seems when Lui unravels the mysteries of another classic fairy tale princess!
The Demon King rules over all demons, and using his immense power, put the human race through 1,000 years of oppression. Thus, the human's era has ended and the demon's era has begun. Lucifer has inherited the title of Demon King passed down from his father. However, rather than fight the humans, he much rather just get along with them. Not only that, he becomes sick at the sight of blood. Since all the humans knew where the Demon King's castle was, he was constantly trying to be killed by assassins. So he decided to leave the caste and live out in the wilderness where humans couldn't find him... or so he thought. Since every man with power has been defeated by him, the humans sent a girl to defeat him. How will Lucifer deal with this beauty sent to destroy him?
The Abyss, a horrifying world inhabited by monstrous creatures called Chains, resembles a broken toy box. Many believe it to be a mere legend used to frighten misbehaving children. Oz Vessalius, the playful and cheerful heir to the Vessalius family, is among those who believed the tales until the Baskerville Clan condemns him to the Abyss during his coming-of-age ceremony for a crime he did not commit nor remember. To escape, Oz strikes a pact with Alice, an extraordinary Chain who can manifest as human. However, his journey back home is fraught with ceaseless despair as he and his comrades unravel the mysteries of his wrongdoing, the Abyss, and a hundred-year-old tragedy. They are confronted by the Baskervilles and vengeful spirits from the past. The volume also includes a one-shot story called Pandora Hearts (Pilot).
Tokugawa Iemitsu struggles with his fear of death and finds salvation in the young samurai Samon of the Yagyû clan. But their relationship triggers a battle for power and respect, stirring tension between the Shogun and the Yagyû clan. In five chapters, the story depicts each of the main characters and follows their downfall as the plot unfolds.
Kuini and Yilou must travel to Baoze, an unknown village, to prevent a nameless threat, or the world will end in 80 days. Along the way, they team up with the apprentice artist Lang, who is also traveling to Baoze to find the mythical dragons. The way to Baoze is filled with danger, mystery, mischief, and… fatal hilarity. Will they ever get to their destination?
Ever since he was a kid, Hoshino Yuuda was forced to care for himself. For someone who grew up all alone, having someone like Saitou Yukihito confessing his wish to die for Hoshino was just plain absurd. Though, thinking that he could make use of Saitou, Hoshino proposed that they should start off as friends. However, will Saitou’s advances lead to something more?
Meet Chiruha: She lives alone in a small secluded house deep in a mountainous forest, the TV her only connection to the outside world. After years of watching and dreaming of what life must be like in the outside world, she has gathered up her courage to venture out and explore the local village. However, she must be careful not to stand out among the humans, for Chiruha holds a secret... Kisara also holds a secret...and a grudge. He's searching for who--or whatever cursed him, and he may have finally found the answer...
Legend of Mana is set in the fictional world of Fa'Diel. The Mana Tree, the giver of mana and life for the world, burned down nine centuries prior to the events of the game. A war erupted between faeries, human, and others seeking the scarce power of mana that was left. When the war concluded, the drained Mana Tree slept and the many lands of the world were stored in ancient artifacts. A hero, controlled by the player, is self-charged with restoring the world, and its mana, to its former self. The Lands of Fa'Diel are populated with a large number of different creatures, including humans, faeries, demons, the jewel-hearted Jumi race, plant-like Sproutlings and Flowerlings, miner bears called Dudbears, and shadowy beings of the Underworld known as Shadoles. Fa'Diel is also the home of a host of anthropomorphic animals and objects, as well as monsters from other Mana titles such as Rabites, Chobin Hoods, and Goblins.
From: Easy Going Scans Mia has a special talent which she didn’t know she had until recently. If she concentrates, she can transfer in another dimension called “Layers”. That dimension has no people except those that can transfer of course and... The monsters that lurk there! If you accidentally get trapped in “Layers” your only hope is... The Special Class! Original webcomic LAYERS HAS A SEQUEL CALLED LAYERS ANARCHY.
On Pomello Island, a wayward genius named Enji has finally decoded the Encyclopedia of Summoning and with it the knowledge to summon and control the dreaded Yellow Dragon. The power of the Yellow Dragon is to command all the animals of the world; and with it Enji plans to at last gain fame, respect, and the affections of his beloved Moegi-san. The conditions are right, the huge egg opens, and out walks... a little girl? Enji's plans for world domination and winning the love of Moegi-san just fell apart. Or have they...
From Attractive Fascinante: Shijima Rui, a potter, and Ubukata Toriko, a cram school teacher, finally got to live together. Just like any newly-wed couple, because of their different backgrounds and lifestyles, they had to learn how to accommodate each other. Learning how to take care of a baby and getting their families' recognition were also the challenges they needed to face. But how would Shijima going to prove his love for Toriko when they met with a new love rival?