(from ebookjapan): Some 3,500 years ago, the Arians living on the banks of the Indus River had established a caste system with Brahmins at the top. Shortly before the birth of Siddhartha, the hero of this story, Chapra, who was born a slave, became his adopted son after helping a general of the Kosala kingdom. He then hid his origins and sought the position of power, but Chapra, too, could not escape the curse of the status system... Here begins the epic story of the Buddha's life and the times in which he lived! The complete biography of Buddha, as seen by Osamu Tezuka. --- Official Release: - English release by [Kodansha US](https://kodansha.us/series/buddha/) - Indonesian release by Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia (KPG) --- - **Won the 21st Bungei Shunju Manga Award in 1975, along with another short work of Tezuka's, Animal Tsurezuregusa (included in Paper Fortress)** --- **Volumes 287-300 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
The setting is the Daiko Dynasty, Year 276. Though the era has achieved peace and prosperity, women’s advancement into academia—especially the medical arts—remains strictly forbidden. In this restrictive age, a young girl named Hakka lives in a remote rural village, devoting herself wholeheartedly to the medical arts she loves, carrying the dream of “helping many people” in her heart. She was supposed to continue her peaceful life studying under her beloved grandfather Hakushin, an admired physician—until devastating news arrives… Triggered by a great loss, Hakka becomes a forbidden female physician and embarks on a grand journey of medical mastery. This is the story of a girl who defies taboo to pursue the healing path.
The manga is a prequel about these four girls who would eventually make up Team RWBY upon enrolling in Beacon Academy
In a world where [Jobs] are god-given from birth, heroes are born, not made... and Ein's job of [Appraiser] has put him about as far from the hero pedestal as possible. Used, abused, and eventually abandoned by his fellow adventurers, Ein decides it just isn't worth going on... Lucky for Ein, though, the end may just be the beginning... and a new lease on life. Turns out, his "worthless" job may just be the key to becoming a hero after all... ___ **Links:** - [Web Novel (Japanese)](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5242fx)
Cuteness explosion! "Overturn the common sense of the world with cat power!"Court magician Angelica (catgirl) is suddenly forced out of her job one day. In this world where the common sense that beastkin are "inferior species" who can't use magic, she was said to be a liar because she manipulates original cat magic. However, Angelica, a former S-Class adventurer, is undeterred. She reluctantly accepts Laika, a doggirl who was forced out of the magic academy, as her apprentice, and this time she begins her ideal life as an adventurer! Two beastkinscat and dog girl achieve a magical revolution!? A slapstick ? messy adventure fantasy! (MTL)Read Cat Magic is Going to Revolutionize the World, Right? ~If I'm Going to Be Called Inferior, I'm Going to Revenge Myself With Beast Magic!~ on mangabuddy.me+
Long ago Industria was a peaceful planet, ruled by a single royal family. Since then, contact with alien races has led to fifty years of invasion, turmoil, violence, and war, leaving the Royal Family in control of the planetary capitol and little more. Astro the Destitute lives in the capitols slums, working a miserable job to support his makeshift family. One day he is approached by Baruji, the runaway heir to the planetary throne. Shockingly identical in voice and appearance, Prince Bulge proposes Astro take his place on the throne so that Baruji can escape his life as Prince. Moments later the Prince's guard approaches, mistaking Astro for Baruji, they drag him back to the planet. Thus begins Astro's adventure of mistaken identity, thrust into the role of heir to the throne, and savior from the warring alien hordes. <br> <br> (Source: Fallen Angels)
Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its millions of fans have been hungry for more - and it''s finally here! Think of this as the Book Four (season 4) of Avatar because it continues Aang's story from right where the TV series left off. This series rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a face-off against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang's powers and ingenuity.
Being reborn in another world is a tournament sport in this hilarious, action-packed isekai series! In the not-so-distant future, isekai is a way of life. The world has perfected how to hit an average teenager with a truck to launch them into a new world for a fantasy adventure. But once that's done, how do you keep it entertaining? Set up a televised tournament, of course! Roaring crowds can follow a chosen Hero through his death, rebirth, and quest to save another world, armed with special tech for cheat skills, stat indexes, and whatever else is needed. Surely this is all in good fun and no one would abuse this kind of reincarnation technology…!
From Viz: <br> The neighborhood cock of the walk is more than just an ordinary rooster. He’s humanity’s greatest defender! His opponents may be ten stories tall, but nothing is bigger than his stout heart and his fearsome battle cry. Cock-a-doodle-doo!<br> <br> <a href="https://viewer.heros-web.com/episode/13933686331769601844" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Offcial Japanese</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.viz.com/vizmanga/chapters/rooster-fighter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Offcial English</a>
“Welcome to the Witch’s Café”<br> <br> Thirty-two years ago, the world was engulfed by a dark fantasy that overflowed.<br> <br> Tsukimiya Kaoru, a “Witch Hunter” who hunts the demonic creatures born from the otherworldly “Black Paradise” that threatens humanity’s survival, arrives at the cursed island of “Karyūjima” seeking revenge. There, she encounters Fiona, the “White Flower Witch.”<br> <br> Fiona, who runs a café and a “(mostly) anything-goes” odd-jobs business, makes Kaoru an offer:<br> <br> “I want you to be my bodyguard.”<br> <br> “…Huh?”<br> <br> Though bewildered, Kaoru ends up staying with her. The very next morning, a case is brought to the “Nekoyūkan” café.<br> <br> The first challenge for the “Witch” and the “Witch Hunter” is a series of mysterious disappearances occurring in the colossal, multi-layered structure “Gaikakurō” in Q City.<br> <br> ---<br> Original Character Design: Tōsaka Asagi
Akio, a compassionate and empathetic individual, comes to the aid of Mel, an enchanting elf who unexpectedly finds herself in another world while on her journey home. Initially, Mel sees Akio as her savior and offers to serve him, but instead, Akio decides to share his life with her for a while. This unexpected encounter profoundly alters Akio's life, which was previously fraught with challenges.
From Yen Press: <br> In the mountains somewhere, a tiger catches its prey. A lone dragon, the kind that is hardly ever seen. Eating the dragon’s meat extracts the ultimate flavor, drinking its blood heals all one’s injuries, devouring its heart grants immortality and yet, upon seeing the dragon’s undeveloped stature, the tiger refuses to eat it. Dragon and tiger, predator and prey is what ties them together simply natural hunting instincts, or something more?