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Doraemon is cat shaped robot from the future traveling all the way back to the 20th century in order to help Nobi Nobita, a lazy kid with nothing really going for him. Nobi is bad at sports, his grades are terrible, he can't even win a match of rock-paper-scissors. Doraemon has a hard task ahead of him but he is well prepared with a huge arsenal of the most inventive and funny gadgets available. The problem is he's not the most competent robot cat helper out there either and the pair gets in constant trouble because of it. Thus begins one of the most interesting friendships ever to appear in a manga series.
In high school, Natsume Shiranui admires Natsume Minazuki, his childhood friend, who always comes to his rescue and steers him in the right direction. Shiranui strives to imitate her admirable traits such as being composed, level-headed, and valiant above all. Their tale chronicles Shiranui's journey to becoming Minazuki's rescuer.
When an impish and self-absorbed water creature named Wakasa takes over the bathtub in Tatsumi's Tokyo apartment, the calm and collected teenager is faced with a challenge. Despite their vastly different personalities, Tatsumi and the mischievous merman form an unlikely bond. However, things become more complicated when Wakasa's aquatic companions, including a crab, jellyfish, and a sentient octopus, join the mix, creating chaos in Tatsumi's normally tranquil bathroom.
The heroic party defeated the Demon King who threatened the world. However, on his deathbed, he releases a miasma that threatens to destroy the world. While everyone despairs, Saint Sophia sacrifices herself to stop the demon king's noxious gas. She awoke to find the world twenty years later. Sophia is perplexed to find that her former friends have become older men and her juniors have become older than her, but she lives in a world that has become peaceful. Sophia lives in a peaceful world. Twenty years after destroying the Demon King and the heroes and saving the world... Sophia's adventures begin again with her new friends! Official Translations: ,
Yoshio, a 30-year old NEET, received an anonymous package containing a game disk called "The Village of Fate," a breathtaking CG game with real-life visuals. In the game, Yoshio is designated as the god of destiny who has the power to guide high-functioning AIs - the villagers - that behave astonishingly like real humans. However, Yoshio's sole capability in the game is to provide a daily message or prophecy. The villagers dutifully follow his instructions and their gratitude fuels the god of destiny's power to perform miracles. Despite living as a recluse, Yoshio is revered as God in the game. Ultimately, the villagers teach him the joys of life, while he, in turn, saves them from peril.
The story centers around a main character with a meddlesome personality whose father is a butler and whose mother is a maid, and who one day meets a rich young lady who cannot even change her own clothes, let alone know what do in the outside world.
The territory of Baibalon is infamous for being the country's worst. It serves as a refuge for the homeless, harboring criminals, heretics, the infirm, and demi-humans alike. Inheriting the title of Lord from his family, young Rize Baibalon strives to survive in this forsaken place, with little regard for the country's founding doctrine if it means ensuring his own safety. With limited rationality and restorative magic, can Rize attain tranquility, or will mounting misunderstandings label him as a rebel?
"Survive," they urged. "Have hope," they pleaded. The world as they knew it was gone. The land had fallen into the clutches of the Shojo, ferocious beasts with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. Their bite spread an enigmatic virus, fatal to all who were exposed. Despite the dire circumstances, humanity persevered. They constructed airborne cities and assembled elite soldiers, known as Guards, to take on the Shojo threat. Among this brave group was Minami, a young man with a stoic expression who fought recklessly. He was hailed as a savior, the last shining hope for a world with nothing left to lose. Day after day, he protected the people with unwavering determination, as he simply refused to succumb to death.
Kanako Nishino, a girl with a soft heart and affinity for animal puns, departed her advertising agency job due to continuous mistreatment. During her job hunt, a surprising opportunity arose at a new company. However, upon investigation, she discovered the company was an assassins' group, which she impressively aced the admission test for. With excitement, Kanako begins her thrilling, new journey as a skilled assassin.
Subaru Miyazawa, a graphic designer, has always had a passion for the stars and fantasizes about visiting Lake Tekapo in New Zealand to witness its stunning night sky. Nevertheless, his physical disability compels him to live vicariously through Tougo Amase's astrophotography work. Although Subaru reluctantly accepts his reality, a design opportunity from his dear friend Akari Tsurikane propels him towards the photographer he has always admired. As Subaru and Tougo meet and bond, Tougo is struck by Subaru's tenacity and ability to overcome challenges. One day, Tougo invites Subaru to join him on a stargazing trip he has planned in Okinawa. Despite his fear of becoming a burden and his growing affection for Tougo, Subaru initially declines the offer. Nevertheless, Tougo persuades him otherwise, reminding him that he has no reason to hold back. Once Subaru witnesses the splendor of the starry sky up close, his love for Tougo flourishes. However, Tougo's professional commitments take him all over the globe for projects, and their disparity in popularity makes it difficult for Subaru to catch up with him. Despite successfully surmounting several physical challenges, this barrier may prove insurmountable.
Presented in this book are nine of Junji Ito's top short stories, handpicked by the author himself and given insightful notes and comments. The featured stories are: 1. Secondhand Record (Chuuko Record, 中古レコード) 2. Chills (Samuke, 寒気) 3. Model Look (ファッションモデル) 4. Hung Balloons (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) 5. Puppet Mansion (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) 6. Artist (Gaka, 画家) 7. The Never-Ending Dream (Nagai Yume, 長い夢) 8. Venerated Ancestors (Gosenzo-sama, ご先祖様) 9. Slathered (グリセリド) 10. Model Look: Cursed Frame (Fashion Model: Norowareta Framing, ファッションモデル・呪われたフレーミング) [new]
