Born in the small mountain village of Domremy in France, she rose to eventually carry a flag in the front lines of a feudal war, and still stands today as the tragic symbol of freedom in France: Jeanne d'Arc. Country, family, village, descent... and the opposite sex... A human story where many types of love intertwine. The five burning years of the girl named Jeanne, who later came to be known as La Pucelle d'Orleans (The Maid of Orleans), passed in the blink of an eye. Kurashina Ryou, famous for his "Emppress" series, joins up with the sentimental Shiba Akio for a new interpretation, boasting gentle and elegant scenes, as well as a tragic darkness that swallows up time into a swirl of conspiracy... This is a very bravely drawn depiction of Jeanne d'Arc!
The silent sword of death! A bewtiching, dark swordsman who wanders the darkness - Tsukue Ryuunosuke! This legendary novel that spans over a hundred years has been revived through the super intense art of Fukushima Masami, the art king of the Heisei Era! Many famous authors of historical Japanese literature have praised this work, from Miyazawa Kenji, who wrote the lyrics and music for the "Great Bodhisattva Pass Song," to Akutagawa Ryuunosuke, Tanizaki Junichirou, Izumi Kyouka, and Kikuchi Kan! Nakazato Kaizan's legendary novel, which penetrates the depths of human existence, is brought to life by Fukushima Masami, who's dynamic the art-style took the Heisei Era by storm! The story begins in the Bakumatsu Era, where a new age is sensed on the horizon. Long ago, on a sacred, exalted peak, a Bodhisattva statue was put in place. This place was Great Bodhisattva, which stands on the border of Kai and Musashi, and it is where sinful journeys are made.
Cleopatra was born in 70 BC and was an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh. Strong of heart, she is willing to do anything to restore her beloved Egypt back to its former glory. Possessed by an unfaltering love, Cleopatra engages in a bloody struggle for power. The story is provided by Kurashina Ryou, famous for his "Empress" series, and the illustration is brought to you by Kanou Seisaku, who uses a realistic art-style to depict the beauty of Cleopatra as she is torn between power and love...
Ina is the god-child of Fire, born in a small village in the mountains, called Inasa. There, she meets a man who wandered in from another country called Susa, and thus begins their fantastic story of love and growth. Kurashina Ryou, famous for his "Empress" series, now begins a fresh new story with the skilled artist Minami Megumu! After her father, the village leader dies, she announces that she will become the new leader. Then, a manly wanderer with a type of sword that she's never seen before appears... later she will come to be known as Himiko, and through the power of the pure swordsman named Susano-o and Hihiirokane, the two begin their journey on the path to the power struggle filled creation of Yamatai! Minami Megumu, a flaship web comic artist, draws their love story with sharp touches and beautiful curves. This is the "Powered-up version" of Empress!
China is a county with a deep history. This land has had many emperors, but only one "empress regent"...... and her name was "Wu Zetian." Set in China at the beginning of the Tang dynasty, this is the spectacular epic tale of a woman's harsh chaotic life as she went from a lowly court lady in the emperor's harem to an empress who built her own empire! This romantic historical piece is brought to you by the wonderful Ryo Kurashina and Takeshi Mine!
Sana, the daughter of the Chiba Dojo (martial art gym) in Okemachi Japan, had promised to marry Ryoma Sakamoto, a TOSA Samurai who was assassinated by an unknown killer at the end of the EDO period. He was once the dojo's headmaster and Sana's brother's best friend. While Sana was in charge of the Dojo when the master was absent, a woman called Ryo, who claimed to be Ryoma's wife before he was killed, appeared before her .... and eventually, Sana became involved in a mystery surrounding Ryoma's assassination.