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USD 1.99 / 199pt"Everyone should just be 'saba saba' like me!" Nami Amihama (age 28) works in the editorial department for a women's fashion magazine. Nami constantly uses being saba saba (aka blunt) as an excuse for her biased assertions and has been ostracized by her coworkers because of it. One day, when Nami was being her usual arrogant self, she is confronted by her antithesis, Mai Honda (age 26). Mai is beautiful and feminine, and Nami can't hide her irritation. The battle between the self-proclaimed saba saba woman vs. the true saba saba woman begins! -
30-year-old Reina Hirota's chill life of snacking and binge-watching TV shows gets a wake-up call through a forgotten childhood dream buried in a time capsule. Suddenly, her content solitude seems more like a forever-solo voyage, prompting her to crawl off the couch and start husband hunting-not just to find love, but to help her family find their groove again. Now, if only she knew what she wanted-not just in life, but in a guy, too. -
Volume Ongoing #1-3
Chiharu's bold personality in a petite frame strikes a contrast in every way to her scaredy-cat Rottweiler Tsubu-chan-and the same could be said for the sturdy but shy Kiyotaka and his outgoing Pomeranian, Monjuro. Yet, for these inseparable pairs, their long walks together are the highlights of the day. One encounter leads to another, and before long, these two unusual duos find their feelings changing... -
It's beautiful! It's Healthy! But probably a little bit questionable...
Just like how she adores the beauties, the essay mangaka Goetamu also wants to work out to become like them! From the exciting SM gym to a painful breast massage parlor, enjoy her comical and interesting storytelling that made you all want to try all these "bizzare" stuff too! -
Chapter Ongoing #1-16
USD 1.70 / 170pt ~ USD 2.00 / 200ptA college student finds herself resurrected as Eumiella, an evil daughter of the nobility in the world of an Otome RPG that she played in her previous life. In the RPG, Eumiella isn't worth thinking about at first, but in the endgame content she returns as a hidden boss, complete with ridiculous stats that put her on par with even the game's heroes.
After being essentially abandoned by her parents at their family domain, the flames of Eumiella's former gamer soul are ignited, and she takes to leveling, and leveling, and leveling, until...at the time of enrolling in the Royal Academy, she discovers that she is level 99. Though she'd originally planned to live a peaceful and discreet life, the game's heroine and her love interests suspect that Eumiella is in fact the infamous Demon Lord.
These ridiculous powers invite all manner of trials and tribulations.
So begins the fantasy tale of a most powerful, evil hidden boss (who wishes she could just live a life of peace and quiet). -
USD 5.83 / 583pt ~ USD 6.99 / 699ptThey're so goofy, they're cool.Enter: a group of cool guys who seem like they've got that unapproachable swag. But look closer and you'll find a bunch of dorks who've gotten the act down pat. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy watching these clumsy dudes try to look cool all day, every day. -
USD 5.83 / 583ptIt's that time of month, and you know what that means...a visit from Little Miss P! She always seems to show up at just the wrong time, generally armed with a heavy dose of fatigue and poised to deliver a barrage of beatings that leave her hosts physically and mentally exhausted. Though Little Miss P is often met with dread and resignation, the realities of a woman's period are widely misunderstood-especially by those who haven't been subjected to her gut punches on a monthly basis. Join Little Miss P-along with Mr. Libido, Mr. Virginity, and Little Miss PMS-as she visits women in a variety of circumstances, advising, harassing, comforting, and delivering more than one obligatory PERIOD PUNCH in this humorous, heartwarming collection! -
USD 0.69 / 69ptSince that night, our temporary relationship as lovers began... Office Lady Riho is on a company trip but is in a terrible mood. Why? She caught her crush, Hasegawa, making out with another coworker, Ayano. Although she wanted to support their happiness, everything changed when she received a message from Hasegawa: "Can we talk? Just the two of us." It turns out this was an elaborate plan to put Riho in a difficult situation! Now Hasegawa believes she likes the President and has told her he plans to "keep her by his side." Is she merely a pawn in the President's game now?! -
USD 5.83 / 583pt ~ USD 6.99 / 699ptEnter: Hatori Matsuzaki, the heroine of this love story. And her hero? Rita Terasaka, an infamous hottie with a (hidden) heart of gold. Sure, he might be a notorious playboy, but she's got nothing to worry about-after all, he's never serious about any of his paramours. Besides, she knows him better, has been by his side longer, and loves him so much more than anyone else possibly could. Okay, so she might not be dating him just this second, but what's the rush when destiny is on her side...right? -
Welcome to the erotic bookstore! Pull back the red curtain on a racy, raunchy romp through the humorous and occasionally moving daily workings of a used bookstore that doubles as an adult boutique~! Pon--author, artist, narrator, and manager extraordinaire, not to mention single and female--details her experiences working at a secondhand bookshop... with a twist! One day, out of the blue, the company president gets it into his head that his chain should carry adult goods! And from that day on, the heart of manhood is laid bare for Pon to see (sometimes literally)! From the grandpa who comes in one evening to buy himself a love doll to a newlywed who drops in to buy adult videos on pain of divorce from his porn-hating wife, the customers (and the staff!) make up a colorful revolving cast that promises you'll leave the store laughing... and maybe even a little turned on! -
USD 1.79 / 179ptThree years into her marriage, housewife Hana still enjoys cooking for others, but the constant complaints from her in-laws have started to wear away at her.
When her marriage goes even further awry, her broken and battered heart finds a deli still open at 11 PM...
Feel all your daily food stresses simply melt away in this short story collection! -
Chapter Ongoing #1-5
By day, Uta Kono is working hard to be the best nurse she can be, but there's more to her than meets the eye. In her free time, she loves writing BL (Boys' Love) novels. During her time as a nursing student, she observed the close friendship between Iwasaki and Takeuchi, two talented surgery residents, and decides to model the characters in her stories after them. However, everything takes an unexpected turn when the immensely popular Iwasaki and Takeuchi discover Uta's work. Now she has to face the jealous scorn of her fellow nurses as she gets swept up into even more misunderstandings and romantic intrigue. -
At 32, Yuna has been dumped by her boyfriend. With the breakup with her boyfriend, who gave her so many memories, still fresh her life seems bleak. Fed up, she decides to play around with men, Yuna meets Ren, a handsome younger man. Instead of being thrilled by Ren's cheerful and considerate nature, Yuna becomes increasingly self-deprecating. But when Ren hears about Yuna's heartbreak, he looks her straight in the eyes and says, "I'll make you forget that guy." Is this a chance for Yuna to finally play the bad girl? -
USD 0.99 / 99pt ~ USD 1.99 / 199pt"Who would ever worry about you?!"Rimmel used to be a noble, but after her family lost everything, she now lives as a commoner and works at a bar. Her childhood friend Hewitt, the heir to the Count Stan family, often visits, but only to make sarcastic comments. Ever since Hewitt declared he wanted to become a knight at age twelve, they've grown apart.Rimmel thinks Hewitt is coming to the bar just to see Heather, the baron's daughter who helps run the bar and is popular with the customers. One day, Rimel spots the swindler who ruined her family's life.She asks Hewitt for help, but the man escapes. Later, the knights ask Rimmel to help with their investigation, by pretending to be Hewitt's lover to lure the criminal out. Now, caught up in something much bigger than she expected, Rimmel must face the past she tried to leave behind. -
Being in her 50s, if she wants to get a new husband, she needs to start with plastic surgery!? She's using an approach that hides her true self, but this race to get married is much too risky...!! -
Alice Kagami is an ordinary high school girl who doesn't really get her friend Tamami's obsession with idol games. There's more to life than handsome digital boys, dating sims, and mini-games, right? But then, Tamami is "chosen" as one of the top idol fangirls in the country and gets drawn into the game - and hapless Alice gets pulled in too!
Between dealing with the mismatched members of her idol group to intense pressure to spend real money on gachas, how is a total idol game newbie supposed to take them to the top? -
At age 30, Shou Arai (he/him) came to a realization; he had no gender. Now he was faced with a question he'd never really considered: how to age in a society where everything is so strongly segregated between two genders? This autobiographical manga explores Japanese culture surrounding gender, transgender issues, and the day to day obstacles faced by gender minorities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community with a lighthearted, comedic attitude.
"Arai's English-language debut At 30, I Realized I Had No Gender isn't his first autobiographical manga, but it is something of a rarity in terms of what we tend to get in translation: it's about aging as a queer person and being comfortable with the changes that come along with it. [...] At 30, I Realized I Had No Gender is the open, frank, and honest discussion that sticks with you. If you're looking for a book that doesn't hold back and just speaks its mind about its creator's experiences as a human being, definitely pick this up." - Rebecca Silverman, Anime News Network
"I had not really thought about cultural differences when it comes to non-binary / trans / intersex individuals in other countries besides the US. However, the same issues of language persist no matter where you live or culture you are from. [...] I liked this manga overall for the honesty and frankness, even in the smallest detail, like when Shou gives advice to a female-to-male individual who wants to know how to grow or present a better-looking beard. Something for truly everyone along the gender and sexuality spectrum." - Patti Martinson, Sequential Tart -
Miroku Osaki is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular "Let's Try Dancing!" karaoke style. It was addicting... and transformative! Inspired by his new hobby, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams. Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age? Suddenly, it doesn't seem so impossible! -
Why I Adopted My Husband is a profound exploration of love, societal expectations, and individuals' lengths to solidify their bonds. Yagi's storytelling prowess and the manga's impactful message position it as a must-read, shedding light on the challenges LGBTQ couples navigate in Japan. As a gay couple living in Japan (where gay marriage is not yet legal), Yuta and Kyota have found a unique loophole in order for the government to recognize their union: Kyota adopted Yuta.
This nonfiction manga depicts how the two men met and fell in love, their life together for the last twenty years, their struggle to communicate their relationship to their families, their anxieties about the future, and their determination to live happily and carefree as any other married couple, while they strive for independence and equal rights in a changing cultural landscape.
"If you know nothing about what homosexuality or LGBTQ people, Why I Adopted My Husband is a perfect introduction and learning tool. It also teaches you about Japanese culture, how many family traditions are ingrained into law, and how that's both a comfort to people and can hinder LGBTQ people who want to live their lives. It's cute and funny and gets the points across with a spoonful of sugar instead of a hammer." - Adi Tantimedh, Bleeding Cool
"Why I Adopted My Husband is a profound exploration of love, societal expectations, and individuals' lengths to solidify their bonds. Yagi's storytelling prowess and the manga's impactful message position it as a must-read, shedding light on the challenges LGBTQ couples navigate in Japan." - Travis Hayward, Geek Therapy
"There are tips on how a gay couple can go the adoption route, like information on contracts. It even includes a section showing how to fill out the paperwork. This part doesn't pertain to American readers, but the manga is still worth reading because of its well-told story, its look into the realities of gay couples in Japan, and how the characters are relatable - because even if someone isn't in Yuta and [Kyota]'s shoes, the parts about feeling left out would be something everyone can relate to on some level. The fact that both men are otaku (and there are plenty of references to otaku culture) makes telling the story in manga format all the better." - Katie Kimura, Otaku USA -
USD 0.69 / 69ptShe suddenly has to play family with the guy she despises for a million yen?! Ichiru and Tsukasa were raised at the same orphanage, and were constantly at each other's throats like cats and dogs. They even got into a big fight on the day they parted ways. Ten years later, Ichiru is down on her luck after getting fired from her job, kicked out of her company dorm, and left penniless on the street. As she sits on a park bench licking her wounds, she's spotted by none other than Tsukasa, who's shot up in height and stature over the last ten years. Somehow he's now a bigshot CEO, and by the looks of it... a single father?! To make matters even more bizarre, he practically forces Ichiru to raise his child with the promise of a million yen if she can do it! How is she supposed to co-parent a child with him, of all people...? The three of them are an unlikely family, but can they learn to make it work?
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