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The portrait of a girl in 60s -70s in Japan. Maria depicts the chaotic trajectory of a wealthy girl, whose family made a fortune in the after war. New arrival in a school of girls, Maria is independent and indomitable. She sleeps indifferently with girls or boys, and causes confusion among students as well as teachers, attracting fights and disasters. With Maria, the story of a teenager in 70's Japan, master Kazuo Kamimura tackles the taboos of his time. The excellence of its staging, the elegance of its line, serve wonderfully a striking, uncompromising writing. As with "Dosei Jidai", and in the image of the new wave, Kazuo Kamimura upsets the Japanese society and blows a new wind on the manga. Perhaps the most sultry of Kamimura titles.
Path of the Assassin tells the story of Hattori Hanzou, the renowned ninjutsu master entrusted with protecting Tokugawa Ieyasu, a promising young leader destined to unify Japan as shogun. The authors beautifully narrate the lifelong journey of two comrades seeking their common goals, much like a flowing river that steadily advances.
College student Kuroe Shirahoshi feels like she's living in black and white, and she longs for more excitement... until a small, rainbow, incredibly weird bird-thing brings color to her life. Now they live together. Is this creature just a pet, or is it more like a roommate?
Hino quit his corporate job a year ago, but now, at the age of 25, he's struggling to find motivation to work. If he doesn't find a way out of this rut, his future looks bleak. One day, while scouring the shoreline for sustenance after a typhoon hit, he comes across an injured mermaid stranded on the sand. Despite his own precarious situation, Hino takes it upon himself to care for the mermaid's wounds until she's well enough to return to the sea. As they spend more time together, the two begin to form a heartwarming connection that brings some much-needed color and excitement to Hino's otherwise dull life.
On his way back from a nearby convenience store, Subaru Natsuki is suddenly stranded in a foreign city. He finds himself surrounded by unfamiliar faces speaking a foreign tongue, realizing he has been transported to an entirely different world. Unfortunately, the shopkeeper throws him out for being insolvent, leaving him hopeless and immediately encircled by a gang of ruffians. However, just when he believes there is no escape, a mysterious young lady named Satella comes to his aid. She's on the hunt for a burglar that Subaru had seen earlier. After Satella wards off the aggressors, Subaru pledges to help her in her quest to capture the thief. After a few bizarre events, the pair ends up in an underground cellar where stolen goods are kept. When they infiltrate the cellar, they are unexpectedly attacked by a shadowy assailant resulting in both of them receiving fatal injuries. Subaru awakens to find himself transported back in time to the morning of that same day and begins a complex cycle where he relives past experiences.
The Hellsing Organization is dedicated to eliminating vampires and has recently discovered information about attempts to create "man-made" undead. With WWII raging on, the leader of Hellsing is concerned that the Nazis may use these creatures as super-soldiers. Although the technology for making artificial vampires is still developing, it poses a significant danger. Hellsing has dispatched its top agents, Walter C. Dornes (known as "The Angel of Death") and Alucard, an ancient vampire enslaved by the organization, to Poland to halt the Nazi's experimentation. Together, they strive to disrupt the progress of this dangerous research.
In the event that a divine being's name is eradicated from memory, it will undergo a metamorphosis, transforming into a malevolent entity and ultimately disappearing altogether. Within a crumbling sanctuary resides a nearly-forgotten god who discovers comfort in an unlikely alliance with a young girl called Kokono, as it could be their only hope of averting the deity's plunge into obscurity.
Christie Holmes, despite her youth, possesses a remarkable set of talents that rival those of students at esteemed universities like Cambridge and Oxford. Her expertise in science and classics is exceptional, and her aptitude for logic is reminiscent of her illustrious uncle, Sherlock Holmes. Despite her parents' absence in India, she refuses to lead an idle life under the care of household staff, instead choosing to solve mysteries with the help of her loyal companion, the massive hound, Nelson. Her insatiable curiosity often leads her on perilous adventures, which require the assistance of Uncle Sherlock and Doctor Watson in their famous investigations. Despite her small stature, Christie's intellect is impressive, and should never be underestimated.
Despite being a newcomer to Hinamizawa, Keiichi Maebara has already bonded with a tightknit group of friends that includes Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Mion Sonozaki, and Rena Ryuuguu. Their after-school club is a happy haven of games and laughter, yet behind the smiles lie hidden sorrows and painful secrets. Curiously, these unsettling events seem eerily familiar. As one astute observer watches in anticipation, they are determined to intervene and avert the tragic outcome they foresee. As preparations for the annual Cotton Drifting Festival gather momentum, a sense of unease gnaws at them. It becomes increasingly apparent that someone within their ranks is manipulating events to ensure a disaster unfolds.
As an impulsive and spirited adolescent, Akagi Gunma sets out to leave his farming roots behind and chase his aspiration of Formula One racing in the metropolis. The tale chronicles his journey from a humble countryside lad to a determined city dweller on a quest to make his racing dreams a reality.
My sister enrolled in an all-girls knight training academy. Even at the kingdom's most prestigious academy, my little sister, a brilliant girl, excels in every subject... "I'm telling you that my brother is so much stronger than me!" No, I'm just an ordinary guy.......? (*That's not true. He just doesn't realize it yet.) Because of that boast, the top knight of the school challenges me to a mock battle. (*The strongest knight of the school realized their difference in strength in an instant.) Now make sure you cool down properly after exercise! (*My brother's massage made the lady knight so happy that even other nobles were impressed!) Just doing my normal thing, I somehow caught the attention of the princess? A harem of lady knights for a self-proclaimed ordinary guy who doesn't recognize his own power!