The King and the Queen of the Fairies are quarrelling - and everyone around them must pay the price! The Duke of Athens and his bride-to-be, a company of hapless amateur actors, two pairs of star-crossed lovers... no one is safe from the wicked eye and cunning spells of the King's impish servant, Puck. Not even the Queen herself! Manga Classics brings you an easy to read version of A Midsummer Night's Dream with FULL ADAPTED MODERN ENGLISH text of Shakespeare's charming play, coupled with lush visuals and fast-paced comedy.
Obsessed with natural philosophy, the young Victor Frankenstein succeeds in creating life from its basic elements - and abandons the newborn monstrosity in terror when he cannot bear to look at it. The rejected creature vanishes, and Victor attempts to forget what he has done... But the monster survives. It learns. Deprived of everything, fated to forever be alone, it has nothing left but revenge.
Manga Classics? presents a frightening new manga adaptation of Mary Shelly's famous tale of creation and destruction!
The dead still walk in Denmark. Already crushed by his father's death and his mother's hasty remarriage, the young prince Hamlet is confronted by his father's ghost, bearing terrible news: he didn't simply die. He was murdered. Now Hamlet lives only for his vengeance - no matter how many other people must die for it. Manga Classics? proudly presents an exciting manga version of Shakespeare's masterpiece Hamlet in its full glory, featuring the COMPLETE, UNABRIDGED TEXT from the original play!
The dead still walk in Denmark. Already crushed by his father's death and his mother's hasty remarriage, the young prince Hamlet is confronted by his father's ghost, bearing terrible news: he didn't simply die. He was murdered. Now Hamlet lives only for his vengeance - no matter how many other people must die for it. Manga Classics? proudly presents an exciting manga version of Shakespeare's masterpiece Hamlet in its full glory, featuring the FULL, ADAPTED MODERN ENGLISH text for easy reading!
Victor Hugo's classic novel of love & tragedy during the French Revolution is reborn in this fantastic new manga adaptation by Crystal S. Chan! In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. The decision changes their lives forever. "Les Mis" has been adapted for stage and screen, and loved around the world by millions of readers. The gorgeous art of SunNeko Lee brings to life the tragic stories of Jean Valjean, Inspector Javert, and the beautiful Fantine, in this epic Manga Classics production of Les Miserables!
In this classic tale by William Shakespeare, a brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia.
Macbeth, the Thane of Cawdor, is a loyal subject of Duncan, the King of Scotland. At least, he used to be. With tempting words and treacherous images, three witches and his own wife inspire Macbeth to a terrible act of treason and murder. As one murder follows another, Macbeth begins to lose his grip upon both his sanity and his hard-won kingdom - but what could possibly unseat him from his bloody throne? Manga Classics presents a NEW EDITION of Shakespeare's brutal Scottish tragedy, featuring lush visuals and the FULL, ADAPTED MODERN ENGLISH text of the classic play!
A brilliant general in the service of Venice, Othello is also the new husband of the adoring - and young - Desdemona, whose innocent hero worship has blossomed into love. But can a beautiful girl, so much younger than her husband, truly be faithful? Othello's trusted ensign Iago seems to think not. Can Othello trust him? Can Othello trust anyone? Manga Classics presents Shakespeare's classic story of love, hate, vengeance, and betrayal, in its full, original glory! (This volume features the complete, unabridged text from the Shakespeare Play.)
A brilliant general in the service of Venice, Othello is also the new husband of the adoring - and young - Desdemona, whose innocent hero-worship has blossomed into love. But can a beautiful girl, so much younger than her husband, truly be faithful? Othello's trusted ensign Iago seems to think not. Can Othello trust him? Can Othello trust anyone? Manga Classics presents Shakespeare's classic story of love, hate, vengeance, and betrayal, with FULL ADAPTED MODERN ENGLISH text for easy reading.
Beloved by millions the world over, Pride and Prejudice is delightfully transformed in this bold new Manga Classics adaptation. In a remote English village, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, a not-so-well-to do country squire and his wife, must marry off their five vivacious daughters. At the very center of this all-consuming enterprise are the headstrong second daughter, Elizabeth and her aristocratic suitor Mister Darcy, two lovers in whom pride and prejudice must be overcome before love can bring the story to its magnificent conclusion.
Romeo and Juliet is a classic romantic tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is a tale of two young lovers from Verona, Italy who defy the wishes of their feuding families, get married then, and tragically end their own lives in the name of love. It is their deaths that ultimately help the rival families of the Capulets and the Montagues find reconciliation. Manga Classics brings an incredible new experience with this adaptation of Shakespeare's most popular and frequently performed plays: Romeo and Juliet.
A classic Shakespearean tragedy, Romeo and Juliet is the tale of two star-crossed young lovers who dare to defy their feuding families, put aside all obstacles, and find happiness together - but at a tremendous cost. This grimly beautiful tale, set in Renaissance Italy, follows Romeo and Juliet from their fateful first meeting to their last. Manga Classics brings you this incredible manga version of William Shakespeare's most popular play, with FULL, ADAPTED MODERN ENGLISH text for easy reading!
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a novel about a young boy growing up in the fictional small town of Hannibal, Missouri along the Mississippi River during the 1840s. Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother Sid. Life for Tom is a series of grand adventures that include his best friend "Huck" Finn, the love of his life Becky Thatcher, buried treasures, scoundrels, thieves and body snatchers. Manga Classics brings a brilliant new light to Mark Twain's very first novel that new readers will embrace and life-long fans will enjoy.
She was never going to see her son's father again... Caitlin was summoned to a luxurious room. She had been offered a job as a photographer. However, the man who appeared in the room was Kadir, the Sheikh of a desert country who had abandoned her before! Five years ago, she spent a night with him when she met and fell in love with him during his sightseeing trip. After he left, she found out she was pregnant. She backed off when she had found out that he was a married man and the king of a country. But now that he knows the truth, Kadir has Caitlin and her son at his mercy...
He is the last person I wanted to see in this miserable state... The sadness she was suppressing welled up, and Scarlet cried in front of her childhood friend. Dreaming of a marriage and a family but unable to meet the person she was destined to be with even after turning thirty, she at least wanted a child, so she opted for artificial insemination that, again, didn't take this month... When John finds out about her situation, he makes an unbelievable proposal. Why don't you choose me as the father? And do it the old-fashioned way. But...you've hated me. Why would you do this?
Peyton joined a marriage counseling service for celebrities, where she can't meet her partner until the wedding day, and was surprised to find out who her groom was. She was matched with Galen, the CEO of a major corporation! But this could be her chance to expose his grandmother Alice's dishonesty. When she was a child, her father was wrongfully dismissed by Alice, and her sick mother died without getting medical treatment... This marriage is the first step toward vengeance. But when Galen, her husband, turns out to be a kind-hearted man who is raising the daughter of his deceased best friends... Peyton's heart is shaken...?
Pernelle tried to buy a beautiful home in Cotswolds, but a rich man swooped in and took it from under her. She ends up buying the tiny house next to it, but her new neighbor isn't very welcoming. He makes fun of her butt in shorts, sees her drenched in the rain while she's locked out of her house, and countless other embarrassing moments. But despite his not-so-nice demeanor around her, she can't help but melt at his spur-of-the-moment kiss... From that day on, her heart is filled with only him.
Ellie is rooting for her beautiful sister, who is the complete opposite of her, to succeed as an actress. She sold her house and lives in a share house with her father, and even carries debt... One day, she goes to the park because of her part-time job and sees a little boy all by himself. Is he lost? Ellie calls out to him and his guardian, Luca, appears. He is the CEO of a large corporation, and intimidatingly says, "Thanks for taking care of him. Here's a little something for you." He handed her a check for hush money. Ellie refuses the impossible amount and runs away, but the next day, Luca shows up and...?
Cassiopeia's greedy stepmother and stepsisters have taken the hotel her father left her, and she is forced to work there like a servant. One day, Prince Rhys of Verina, who is rumored to be looking for a bride, arrives at the hotel. If her stepsisters are chosen as the bride and leaves with their mother, she can take back the hotel. Cassiopeia has faint hopes. However, Rhys told her that he had bought the hotel, and then he said something even more unbelievable. "I came here for you, Cassiopeia, as my wife." Why...why did the prince choose me as his bride?
Lily, who lost her parents in an accident, learns about her real father through her inheritance. What happened between him and her mother? In order to find out the truth, she goes to see him. But the person who comes to pick her up is his stepson, Sebastian. He's tall and handsome, but suspects her of being a gold digger. What a rude man! Lily is repulsed, but on their way to their father's estate, a storm breaks out...and she spends a night with him in a motel?
Ivy was on the verge of turning thirty and in a predicament. I am almost thirty...and still a virgin! I cannot date anyone like this, let alone marry! In a desperate attempt, she asks the well-versed millionaire Louis for help, which he initially turns down. But in the end, he complies with the request of his best friends' sister, consuming her in a sweet passion! However, Louis wakes up to find Ivy gone. It was because she secretly began to fall for Louis, who has a rule that he only has one-night stands with women.
The Sex Game laid a curse upon me so that I would die if I cheated on anyone. Yet erotic temptations assault me one after another! Can I beak the game and lift the curse...?
"If you won't only have eyes for me, then... I'm gonna be a naughty student." He's a high school student and younger than me, and with his naughty fingertips, he makes me cum over and over...
Erin's twin sister dies shortly after giving birth...without revealing the name of the child's father. Four years later, Erin finds a diary in her sister's belongings and learns that her niece's father is Parker Hamilton, a world-wealthy man. Parker, who has been living in the mansion as a recluse since the death of his wife, surprisingly accepts the fact and begs Erin and her niece to stay at the mansion. Erin's heart is stirred by his kind eyes. She should not fall in love with him, even though he is hurting and suffering...
Julia lost her parents and lives a hard life taking care of her two older sisters. Her sisters will be getting married and leaving home soon, but who is she going to marry? At a party, Julia is approached by Professor Gerard, a Dutch aristocrat and the head of the medical world. His impression of her is terrible when she teases him about the dress he made by tailoring the curtains.She never wants to see him again. But it's also the professor who gives her a hand when she loses her job and her house. Is he a tease, or is he kind?
Halina, a princess of the kingdom of Abkar, who has never known freedom. She sneaks into a party where she wants a once-in-a-lifetime moment to herself and meets Rico, a beautiful millionaire. She wants to live for herself just for tonight....Halina, who has been lured to him, offers her virginity to Rico. As a result, she becomes pregnant with Rico's child and is ordered by her furious father to live in a remote palace where no one comes. Two months later, Rico appears in front of Halina, who is living a lonely life. He asks her to marry him, but tells her that he will never love her. A loveless marriage...Is this the price for living freely for just one night?
Zoe, a fledgling interior designer, is training in Paris, grieving the loss of her family. One day, she receives a job offer from Jules, a real estate tycoon. It doesn't take long for the two to be attracted to each other, even though they are polar opposites: he is a rationalist and she is image-conscious. But as Zoey bites her lip in happiness, Jules tells her, "I have a rule that we can only go on three dates." She's scared of losing someone she loves, and he's the same way, unable to take love seriously. But Zoe feels like giving herself to this dangerous relationship...
Mystery author Ramsey is in a predicament he's never been in before. Even though the deadline is so close, he's drawing a blank. While he struggles, he hears someone crying through the wall. Is it Alexis from upstairs? Apparently, the daughter of a prestigious family has been left by her fiance. For some reason, every man she dates falls in love but then suddently disappears from her life. If she doesn't find someone to marry within a month, she has to marry someone her father picks out for her... And now she's inviting him to a party as her escort!
Abby writes a series of columns about her wonderful life with her perfect fiance. One day, she and her fiance receive an invitation to a charity party hosted by a high-end magazine. What am I going to do? It's all made-up! I'll lose my job if they find out my column is a lie. Abby is so distraught that she tells her best friend's brother, Luke, who is a wealthy man. He agrees to pretend to be her fiance for two hours during the party. However, they win a travel voucher to a resort in the Mediterranean during a raffle at the party...and they end up going on vacation for a week together!
After her father's death, the family's confectionery company is struggling, and Kate begins working at a nightclub to make ends meet. However, she freezes when she sees a familiar face among the customers. Nikos... Why here of all places! Three years ago, Kate fell in love with and got engaged to a man she had met on a trip to Greece, but they had a bad break up because her mother disapproved of the marriage. He has become one of the wealthiest businessmen in Greece, but... The next day, Nikos comes to Kate and says, "You will marry me. If you don't agree, I'll take over your company."
Leah is injured late at night and collapses in an unsafe alleyway. She has lost all her memories, and when she returns home, the servants are distant and her husband Paul's eyes are full of hatred. Just what was my life like? But even amid her anxiety, she found hope. Leah has come to love her husband, whom she is meeting for the first time. It seems that her previous self was cruel and she treated Paul horribly. What will happen when my memories come back? Eventually, Leah regains all of her memories, but the worst thing that could happen is worse than she could have ever imagined..!
Blythe lives alone in a ravine by the sea, working in gardening and flower arranging. One morning when she opened the door, she heard the beautiful sound of an organ. Someone had moved into an empty house in the same valley! Blythe goes to greet them with some cookies and a bouquet of flowers but Jas, a very grumpy looking man, appears. He is a mathematician absorbed in proving a certain theorem. Blythe can't help but be curious about the unsocial but kind Jas. It turns out he has a sad past...
On her wedding day, Beth is kidnapped while still in her wedding gown. Her cousin, Lile, whom she hates, asks her to marry him, which she reluctantly agreed to, but her kidnapper calls her a swindler. According to Lile's story, he needed to get married quickly in order to receive an old man's inheritance. Beth, on the other hand, was in need of money to rent the land where she worked, so the marriage was just a business deal. But the kidnapper, who is as fearless and handsome as a wild animal, coldly taunts Beth, "If you're dreaming that your beloved prince will come looking for you, you should give up..."
History's hidden yaoi stories! There were many tragic yaoi love stories in Japan's past, such as "Love at first sight for two generals in battle", "The tragic love story of a ronin who fell in love with Fuwa Bansaku, the page to Adviser Hidetsugu", "Words of love hidden in haiku", "Civil war executive and his love for an inferior", etc. ...... Fukakusa Ronin x Fuwa Bansaku; Matsuo Basho x Tsuboi Tokoku; Satake Yoshishige x Ashina Moritaka; Tsunayoshi Tokugawa x Chushingura; Date Masamune & Tadano Sakujuro, and many more BL couples that textbooks don't tell you about! This is true BL!
"Either get violated or become my woman. Pick one." I'm forced to choose between these options. But even though he's a brute, his hands are incredibly gentle...
"Shall I...help you get off?" Mr. Ameyama is a train station employee whose secret pleasure is to check the ticket of Mr. Hakaze, a "delightful prince" who comes to the station every day. His heart raced plenty enough just from getting to talk to him a little... One day, after becoming his drinking buddy, he ended up going over to his house! As usual, Mr. Hakaze was dazzling, handsome, and smelled great... so, of all things, Mr. Ameyama got an erection. Noticing that, Mr. Hakaze took him into his arms from behind and started stroking it with his fingers...!?
Living in the slums, Claire must work herself to the bone to support her alcohol addicted father. One day, he decides to wager her off at a gambling house in order to pay his debts..."I bet my own daughter!" Claire's fate is now in the hands of whoever wins her in a game of dice.
"Once I set my sights on something, I can't help but want to possess it."Dressed impeccably in a suit with a dignified expression, Shiba, a company owner who took an instant liking to Sakura, introduced as a business partner. Despite Shiba's attempts to approach him, Sakura seemed to have an impenetrable guard, appearing as difficult to conquer as a fortress. However, by chance, they met again at a bar, and a drunk Sakura invited Shiba into a one-night relationship. Yet, the next day, the cute demeanor from the previous night was nowhere to be found as Sakura acted extremely cold. Despite having desires, Sakura didn't want romance and preferred a rational relationship. Shiba, intrigued by this man who drew an extreme line, proposed a friends-with-benefits arrangement until the business deal was over-?
Mysterious, handsome young men working as spy-pairs for a secret agency, the Church, are forbidden to love anyone but their partners. If they're to survive-not only war, but the ghosts of their tragic pasts-they must rely on one another to be there...because each other is all they have. Follow Eiri, Haku, Soma, and Shusuke as they battle their inner demons with the help of their partners in this peek into the Messiah Project universe.
Soubi leads Ritsuka through a maze of new experiences, from battles wrought in wordplay to making friends at school. But is he any less alone with the secretive Soubi than by himself?