Around the offices of Tozai News, Shiro Yamaoka has a reputation for being over-blunt, under-ambitious, and generally an all-around slacker. So why has he been given the important job of coming up with the “Ultimate Menu“ to celebrate the newspaper’s 100th anniversary? Because he possesses qualities his other colleagues don’t: an exquisitely discerning palate, an encyclopedic knowledge of food and drink, and a masterful touch in the kitchen. This series received the 1987 Shogakukan Manga Award for seinen/general manga.
Once a young man named krash was looked down upon as a "failure" and betrayed by those he called allies. But on the brink of death, he obtained a miracle: a one-time "Regression." He can never use that power again, but with his knowledge of the future, he begins his second life. To save the world from ruin—and to exact revenge on those who once trampled over him—he sets his plan in motion. Steal skills, refine them, and stack them high. Surpassing even the most broken "cheats," the ultimate "Skill Thief" awakens!
The Youka Empire is led by its supreme commander, Tokomi Ouka, while the enigmatic military nation of Valmgraf marches under the command of Gustav Heidrich. An alliance is forged between the two powers, and their shared goal of world unification begins to feel within reach. On a festive day during the 霊桜祭—a sacred cherry blossom festival held once every ten years in the Youka Empire—the empire is bustling with celebration when a mysterious 妖 (youkai / demon-like being) suddenly appears within the imperial borders. This incident marks the beginning of a new “demonic poison front,” where political intrigue, supernatural threats, and the ambitions of great nations collide on the battlefield and in the shadows.
“Um Mikami-san?” “Dont mind me.” “Arent you a little too close?” “Dont mind me” Kirishima Rei, a self-proclaimed introverted loner, had completely failed his attempt at a high school debut. One day, by sheer chance, he ended up saving the schools most talked-about beauty, Mikami Hina, from a tough situation. In return, she insisted on repaying the favor by having lunch together. But Mikami-san was clearly someone from a world far beyond his reach. This brief connectiononce she had properly thanked himwas sure to fade away. Or at least, thats what Rei had assumed. Yet, before he knew it Secret lunchtime meetings, whispered conversations after school, bumping into each other on the way to class, unexpected encounters on weekendshis time spent with Mikami-san kept increasing. No matter how much he tried to keep his distance, she would just brush it off with a cheerful “Dont mind me” and push her way deeper into his daily life. An easygoing, kindhearted boy a mysterious, assertive beauty A love comedy where the heroine invades the protagonists world!?
At 77 years old, Makoto Nozawa may seem like a typical and eccentric senior citizen who enjoys curry and lives alone. However, there is one unusual aspect of her daily routine that sets her apart from other elderly individuals - she is a frequent target of assassins. Despite this danger, Makoto displays impressive strength by consistently outsmarting and overpowering her attackers, not once, but three times each day. This amusing account showcases the unmatchable old lady of all time.
Krad, the Demon King, is a shadow over the continent of Dominion. For thousands of years, he sat in his castle, waiting endlessly for a hero worthy of a final showdown. But after millennia of boredom, Krad stumbles upon human pop culture. Now, the absolute being with the power to destroy the world has a new obsession... and his favorite genre is—? **Original Webtoon:** [Naver Webtoon](https://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list?titleId=847812), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=13736313)
Chae Eun-ah, the youngest granddaughter of a chaebol family, has it all: beauty, wealth, and brains. Upon turning twenty, she expected a glorious future, but instead, she's hit with an ultimatum: get married! While losing her credit cards and being forced into marriage are bad enough, why does her partner have to be her ex-boyfriend, who is more like an enemy? A secret campus newlywed life begins to protect her marriage?or rather, her credit cards!
As a part of the corp of the hero, Arga hid her identity and was on a journey to subjugate the King of the demon with the hero. At last the party chased the demon king, and Arga brought him down. However, the hero insists that he was the one who killed the demon king, and then charges Arga with an innocent sin and banishes him from the Imperial Palace. The warrior who devoted his life to the hero as a part of his body would walk a new life in a strange country town.
This year in major international competition of Chinese cuisine, the presumed winners are assured of victory. Indeed, a major sponsor is behind them. These are the ultra-powerful and ultra-wealthy 13 dragons, mostly linked to the Mafia. About this competition which is of prime importance, they control the judges, and put pressure on some competitors worrisome. However it was not counting on the arrival of a cook who fears no pressure. Known in the culinary world for his pranks and his eccentricity, he was once involved in the murder by poisoning. After disappearing for years in China, where nobody knew what he was doing, Jan is back!
A parody of Cultivation novels, similar to Konosuba but set in a Xianxia world. Absolutely a hidden gem for the English audience, this novel has been Top 10 on Qidian (the website where most Chinese novels are uploaded) for 11 months in a row, ever since the start of the year. Official description: “I’ve repeatedly emphasized that the cultivation world’s atmosphere was already crooked – I didn’t make it that way,” Sword Immortal Lu Yang declared during a press interview, expressing great anger. “They say history is written by the victors, so why am I still being falsely accused even though I’ve won?” The next day. “I’ve repeatedly emphasized that I’m the one who made the cultivation world’s atmosphere crooked. History is written by the victors, and I’ve won!” Sword Immortal Lu Yang declared during the press interview, expressing great anger.
The last blacksmith and master artisan left in the world. His hands are crippled in a forge fire, rendering him unable to craft any longer. But then, a virtual reality game, Ares, comes knocking on Hyun-soo’s door. \[Unrepairable Artifact.] [Cannot be crafted due to level restrictions.] “Huh? I consider myself a manual blacksmith, though.” For him, no system restrictions apply. The tumultuous game of the genius blacksmith begins. **Original Webtoon:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/67696572), [Daum](https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EC%B2%9C%EC%9E%AC-%EB%8C%80%EC%9E%A5%EC%9E%A5%EC%9D%B4%EC%9D%98-%EA%B2%8C%EC%9E%84/4639)
Born as the almighty god of plants, but falsely accused of being an evil deity that will destroy the world and imprisoned in an isolation cell for 200 years. Elijah, who became addicted to melodrama and novels while locked in his room, escapes to the human world and possesses Roselita Derman, a dying marquis. He thought that human life would be easy with dramas and novels, but things don’t go as he pleases. Roselita didn’t commit suicide by drinking poison!? To clear the name of Roselita, who is as miserable and unjustly accused as he is, he must find out the truth, even if it means breaking things here and there. “Aak! Who are you, really?!” “Me? I’m the fairy of the mallet who protects love and justice.” And he’s going to have a fateful love that he’s only seen in dramas and novels! “No one will ever point fingers at you again.” The Derman family, especially his uncle Benjamin, can’t stand it even if I move a finger. Damn it. This is the first time I’ve felt this kind of affection! “You like my face. Look at it slowly, I won’t allow it.” And to top it all off, the broken-down crown prince is my fiancé…? What about my romance? My fateful love!?