The hit manga "Trace: Recollections of a Forensic Researcher," with a TV adaptation starring Ryo Nishikido, branches out in this dark and gritty spinoff. There is a man who brings the worst deaths possible to criminals the law cannot judge. His name is Hiroki Dan, from the MPD homicide division. The son of the ex-MPD commissioner-general, on the career track to success, has a secret side as a serial killer with over 100 criminal victims. Vigilante justice beyond the death penalty is doled out to criminals in this pitch-dark suspense.
Ryota Miki is a middle schooler who seems to be living a happy life with his single mother, but his mother is afraid of his every move. Meanwhile, his classmate Kaoru Kasai is fed up with his overprotective mother, and blames his mother for his bullying. Then one day, the two of them start talking after Ryota saves Kaoru from being bullied... A psychological suspense story about a boy obsessed with finding the ultimate mother!
The Forensics Section. This unique agency is part of the police, but exists neither for the institution nor the victims, simply to find the truth. This authentic police suspense story created by an ex-forensics officer depicts the front line of criminal investigtions.
Aoi Nishimori is a high school girl who lives alone in her own apartment, but to her surprise, she discovers that the prince of her school, Shusei Kugayama, has moved in next door! To add to this, a series of crazy happenings result in the two living together under a single roof! Shusei is known to be a heartless guy and Aoi particularly hates him after he coldly rejected her best friend, so a life of cohabitation seems like a recipe for disaster. And yet, Aoi somehow can't stop her heart from pounding when she's with Shusei...
Like many of his peers, Ataru Kashiwagi has found himself addicted to the newest social networking service, Real Account. But one day, Ataru and almost 10,000 other people, get sucked into the Real Account Zone, where they have become players in a series of deadly games. The basic rules of these games are simple-if you lose all your followers, you die in real life, and if you die, all of your followers die with you. As these depraved games decimate the players around him, Ataru must use quick thinking and his knowledge of Real Account to win each round and return to the real world. But when true friendship determines whether he lives or dies, can Ataru really survive when the only people he can count on are his Internet friends?
Class troublemaker Ryu Yamada is already having a bad day when he stumbles down a staircase along with star student Urara Shiraishi. When he wakes up, he realizes they have switched bodiesand that Ryu has the power to trade places with anyone just by kissing them! After figuring out the workings behind this new and amazing ability, Ryu and Urara take full advantage of the situation to improve their lives. But with such an oddly amazing power, just how long will Ryu and Urara be able to keep their secret under wraps? From the Trade Paperback edition.
From Eren and the rest of the 104th to nameless citizens within the Walls and even the people beyond, this definitive guide illuminates over 200 characters and includes: Main characters' birth dates, heights, beloved catchphrases An explanation behind the Nine Titans and their powers A guide to the characters who live outside the Walls A long interview with Hajime Isayama, where he reveals the inspiration behind his characters ...And much, much more!
This exhaustive guide to the smash hit manga that inspired the sensational anime includes: ・ New exclusive interviews with Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, his editor, and the staff of the anime adaptation ・ Concept art from behind the scenes of the anime and manga, including 16 pages in full color ・ An exhaustive guide to the characters, from life behind the walls to death in a Titan's belly, including new, original art by Isayama ・ Papercraft kit to create your own Colossal Titan head ・ The 54page, neverbeforeseen Attack on Titan pilot manga! GO BEHIND THE WALLS AND DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF ATTACK ON TITAN!
The definitive guide to the Attack on Titan anime, just in time for season two! The creators behind the hit anime tell it all! Colossal-sized and in full color, this official guidebook includes: • An in-depth interview with Hajime Isayama and director Tetsuro Araki, where a surprise about Eren and Armin is revealed! • A detailed look at the world of Attack on Titan–from side characters, to weaponry, and even all the Titans • Exclusive interviews with the unforgettable voice actors, and the musicians behind the iconic theme songs • Four special-edition postcards you can't get anywhere else!
A yaoi romance between a good boy who didn't know he was waiting for a hero, and a bad boy who comes to his rescue! Now a hit streaming anime! "I don't like caramel sauce. I prefer something bitter..." Masahiro Setagawa doesn't believe in heroes, but wishes he could: He's found himself in a gang of small-time street bullies who use him to run errands. But when high school teacher (and scourge of the streets) Kousuke Ohshiba comes to his rescue, he finds he may need to start believing after all...and as their relationship deepens, he realizes a hero might be just what he was looking for this whole time.
Since ancient times, the ninja and the yakuza have been at war, spilling blood around the world as empires rise and fall. So when, in the modern age, Shinoha, a ninja, meets Kiwami, a gangster following the path of the yakuza-the gokudo-and discovers they have common interests, the obvious assumption is that nothing good can come of it. But can it be that one burgeoning bromance will shake up a 300-year grudge? Who will win the struggle for real ultimate power?
Ten-year-old Elin loves her brave and beautiful mother, a gifted beast doctor charged with the care of the Toda-the fearsome giant serpents that the kingdom's warriors ride into battle. Their modest but happy life together is shattered when a mysterious illness fells the entire stable of the prized serpents overnight, and Elin's mother is saddled with the blame. Before she knows it, Elin finds herself cast out from all she has ever known, alone in a faraway land, with only her mother's words and the kindness of strangers to guide her. A sumptuous manga adaptation of the hit fantasy novel series, The Beast Player, by Nahoko Uehashi.
Rei Kanzaki, an elite white-collar worker, and Toma Saeki, a high school math teacher, are a working couple who have been together since college. They are, by all accounts, perfect lovers. But though Rei might seem like the world's most perfect man, and Toma might seem shy and hesitant, their personalities in the bedroom are a whole other story...
Kohei Sugihara, college student with hearing loss, and Taichi Sagawa, his ever-optimistic former classmate, met in a chance encounter that ignited an undeniable spark that would eventually blossom into love.Now it's spring and as Kohei nears graduation, his search for a job begins. Meanwhile, Taichi finds himself in charge of someone new at work. Life is busier than ever, but all in all, things seem to be looking up for the pair. That is, until the sudden appearance of Ena, one of Kohei's old flames.
"You rescued me from a world without sound. If it wasn't for you, I never would've known the world was such an amazing place!"Because of a hearing disability, university student Kohei had made a habit of distancing himself from those around him. But after meeting the exceedingly cheerful Taichi, he gradually begins to embrace a more positive outlook on life. Kohei eventually begins to see Taichi as more than a friend, and after he finally confesses his love to Taichi, the feelings become mutual.In this new addition to the I Hear the Sunspot series, Kohei continues on as a student, while Taichi makes his way out into the working world to pursue his own calling and the two begin a new life together!
Due to the overwhelming success of I Hear the Sunspot, the sequel has finally arrived, I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness! How will this "more than friends, less than lovers" relationship evolve?--he can't hear . . . ?Because of a hearing disability Kohei is often alone. Taichi is outspoken and cheerful. At first, Kohei keeps himself well guarded, but after he meets Taichi he slowly learns to open up.
Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!
Whispered Words is the story of two high school girls, Sumika and Ushio. One is in love with the other, but unable to confess. Both of them prefer girls, but Ushio likes cute and petite types while Sumika prefers the athletic outgoing girls. To complicate things, a cross dressing boy, Masaki, is in love with Sumika. What ever will happen to this mixed-up bizarre love triangle mess?
Having always admired his father, Haruto chose to walk the path of a sake brewer. He and Nao, who were born into a family of brewers, were close enough to discuss their futures together. But after 10 years, their situation had changed drastically. They had hoped to support Nao's family's brewery together, but... Nao is no longer the heir?! Haruto is disappointed by his childhood friend's decision, but when he runs into Nao by chance, something seems different...
"...Do whatever you want. Just don't come crying to me." When he plays with her wet and sensitive spot... as he looks at her with a fiery passion, she won't be able to last long! Honoka is a 28-year-old office worker in a long-standing stationery maker from the countryside who is bothered by her slightly girlish looks. She's continued to flee from her parents begging her to get married, but now her mother is saying she's going to bring her a potential suitor... In an effort to prevent their meeting, Honoka's former college upperclassman and totally intimidating boss Kosuke has agreed to pretend her boyfriend. Although he's a ball-buster at work, he shows her a softer side. Kosuke was supposed to only be her fake boyfriend... but now he's pampering her and showering her with love...?
The encounter between Itto Ippongi, a high schooler who blunders no matter what he does, and a road race bike. Riding a bike might very well be the way for him to change himself. Thinking he might actually be able to achieve something great, Itto joins Team CycleOn which Subara Miyata, his classmate, is a member of... A genuine cycling road race manga that will lit fire in your heart and make you want to go to the distant Alpe d'Huez has come!!
A young man named Kaina ekes out an existence high atop the canopy that spreads from the titanic orbital spire trees. He and the handful of aging fellow villagers who remain believe they are the last humans in the world-after all, no one could survive amid the great snow sea that blankets the surface below. But they're about to learn how wrong they are... Here begins the epic tale that could change the fate of a dying world forever!
In a particular Southern country, many animals are living in the garden of a king's palace.
Agifu, a black leopard, is the leader of the pack, and one day he's asked to care for Val, a young white lion. Val's a coward, a cry-baby, and tiny, but under the strong and dashing Agifu, he grows into a fine man while learning to adore Agifu. Each time he yearns for Agifu, he tries to mate with him, but fails. This is the start to a furry love story where both sides can't seem to be with who they want when they go into heat!
(The digital-version includes a four-page bonus story at the end!)
Mitsu Sakusawa runs a small sandwich shop. He's straight, has a bit of a wild streak, and is popular with women. He believes being friends with benefits is all the relationship he needs. However, he meets an overly adorable part-timer and an excessively masculine beauty specialist. They awaken him to a different way of life...! In a town on a plateau with a campground... a tale of love and pleasure, like the moon meeting the stars meeting the sun! An addictive, exciting story from Jake Akahoshi!!
At age 29, Masaki isn't the least bit interested in marriage. The day that Jo, his best friend since childhood, tells him he's getting married, Masaki breaks his arm in an accident. He can't manage any of the housework, and Jo sends his sister, Ai, to come over to help. It's been 12 years since Masaki last saw Ai. He's shocked to see that she has become a tall, handsome, male high school student! Masaki is unable to hide his confusion when Ai says he has always loved him and wants a romantic relationship with him...!!
[Includes a postscript (2 pages) and a bonus work (1 page).]
The Mad Dog of Hama, Hiroki Yahata, VS. Hades of Yokosuka, Yuu Goutokuji. Five years after that legendary all-out war at Yokohama Breakwater D, the Mad Dog has become a male nursery teacher!! And Hades is the businessman-father of one of the kids! These two tops conclude their story in "Dating!? That's Just Fine!!". In "Bring in the Bride!" and "Get Married!", Komae, an art teacher at an all girls' school, doesn't like the social studies teacher, Yushima, even though the other man has been on his mind a lot lately for some reason. But, Yushima actually has an unexpected secret! All six of the works in this compilation have never been published before. It's a much-awaited boys' love anthology, still with that Anna touch!
Mr. Iori is a divorced single dad and has a son who's in kindergarten. To comfort him, Mr. Iori's subordinate, Hayakawa, prepares him a delicious lunch. Mr. Iori is flattered by the daring approach from the young and handsome Hayakawa, but...... This is a compilation of bittersweet love stories that play on the theme of adult sensibilities.
Hiroki Segawa is secretly dating his boss. However, he has hardly been able to see him these days. After a night of drinking his sorrows away, he wakes up in a hotel bed with his younger coworker, Rui Mikami, as Rui whispers sweet nothings and passionately kisses him. The friendly and always-smiling Rui starts to get aggressive even at work. He shows Hiroki a photo of Hiroki and their boss hugging, threatening to share the photo with the office unless Hiroki goes out with him...!
This debut comic by Chiyozaki features two men and the false love they must deal with to be together!
Matsui's the top dog in Sales who's so handsome he turns the heads of men and women alike. Kensuke, on the other hand, is a happy-go-lucky guy from Planning and Development who gets dumped by girls for being too forward about his desires. Everyone at work sees these two complete opposites as good buddies from the group of four that always seem to hang out together...In reality, Kensuke would rather avoid Matsui who, deep down, makes him feel insecure! As life would have it, Kensuke finds himself having to drink alone with Matsui...! In addition to this author's debut work, the other stories included invlove a boxer who gets aroused by a look, a very needy cousin who used to be in a gang, and a middle manager who gets punished for his team member being naughty... along with many more buff guys! Enjoy the 25 pages of previously unpublished content!!!
"If this is all it takes to get a reaction, you're going to get your cover blown in no time." After my twin brother Akira gets injured protecting me, I disguise myself as a boy and take his place in the boy band LOVE FOX!! But then the leader, Seichiro Kurosawa, figures out my true identity, and...
Dusty pink hair, red piercings, and a beauty mark at the corner of the mouth. Saneatsu is in love with a book character named Hotaru. One day after class, while he's sleeping in the library, Saneatsu wakes up to see a perfect copy of the character he's head over heels for in the form of Nao. The guy's just a little slutty, much like Hotaru. Saneatsu's putty in Nao's hands for his resemblance to Hotaru. But, he soon realizes he doesn't know anything about Nao himself...
Full of mysterious charm, this story is Fuyu Saikawa's debut comic book!
I've messed up so many times at work, I got transferred to a new department. ...It's the Adult Toy Research and Development Lab!? And the guy giving me a serious talk while holding a product is my first crush!? Now, I'm supposed to test out his latest creation...? A collection of stories, including a slippery episode at a certain hotel!
Minato works as a counselor for a matchmaking company. For some reason, he often gets stalked by his female clients. He switches to taking on male clients, believing he is making a fresh start, but his relief is short-lived... His first client, Akihi, is a handsome and high-profile man who unfortunately suffers from sweaty hands, which has given him an inferiority complex and made him into a closet p*rvert. When Minato shows Akihi some kindness, Akihi falls in love with him!! He begins to pursue Minato, regardless of their genders. Right in the middle of the consultation, he pushes Minato down, drops his pants, and declares, "I want to lose my virginity to you!" Includes an epilogue and message from the author exclusive to the digital edition!
Yoshiomi Sano, a preschool teacher, desperately waits for Seiji Mochizuki to come pick his daughter Kaede up from preschool every day. Yoshiomi is loved by his preschoolers, but is cold toward adults, so all the other teachers are afraid of him. One evening, Yoshiomi instantly falls for Seiji when Seiji flashes him a friendly smile. However, it turns out Seiji is Mr. Nice Guy to everybody! Seiji's nephew Kosuke even competes with Yoshiomi for Seiji's love!
His first impression was the worst. Nariyuki Kishibe, the best friend of Mamoru's uncle and childhood friend of his aunt, is an unlikable guy who's always frivolous and says random things.
Mamoru, who starts to live at his uncle's house since he got into college, is fed up with Nariyuki, who gets worse every time he sees him. However, his heart races when Nariyuki occasionally shows his cool, mature side.
One day, Mamoru ends up sleeping over at Nariyuki's place, but why is he getting aroused while they're in bed together!? Nariyuki wakes up and kisses Mamoru, and then they end up taking the next step!
Natsuki's first love was his private tutor, Ryogo. Unfortunately, he ended up marrying Natsuki's sister, Yukiho. Years pass by, and all Natsuki had to console himself were dirty fantasies of Ryogo. That is, until Yukiko disappears, leaving Ryogo to take care of their twins. Ryogo asks Natsuki to help with raising them, and so beings their life together under the same roof!
Natsuki becomes overwhelmed by pent up desire and unreciprocated love. A long time of getting off clutching Ryogo's discarded clothes makes a sleepy kiss quickly turn into a heated hip-grinding affair.
Takao Hongauchi is a creepy, 28-year-old geek who's lived his whole life without ever going on a single date. After getting into a bicycle accident, he wakes up to find himself in the body of a college girl... a girl with a name very similar to his: Tacao Hongauchi. Apparently their souls have been switched, and he has to go on a date with this girl's boyfriend, Tsubasa! At first, Takao doesn't know what to do... His new body reacts from muscle memory, and every time he sees Tsubasa, his heart starts pounding! Who knew it'd feel so good to be in a girl's body...?
"Why don't you get wet?" These are the cruel words Yuno's ex said to her just before he threw her out of her apartment. After losing everything but her wallet, a desperate Yuno enters a special lottery for an apartment that's "Fully furnished! Personal security included!" After winning, she looks forward to a new life, except... her personal security guard gets too personal, feeling her up while she makes dinner and joining her in the bath. There is nothing safe about the situation!! What's going to happen to her!?
In a desert kingdom, childhood friends Loki, Tol, and Ingle care for each other as if they were family. However, Byaku, who's in love with Ingle, can't stand how close they are. In an effort to help him get with Ingle, Byaku's men ask Ingle to guard Byaku against a made-up stalker. However, Byaku and Ingle end up teaming up when someone from Ingle's dark past rears their ugly head again! This is the story of a wolf inexperienced in love and a snake hopelessly in love with him.
"Stop it...! I haven't become your wife yet...!!" Kimono taken off by force, fingers creeping up her thigh... Nipples licked all over by a sticky, relentless tongue. "I've got to endure whatever my fianc? does to me... So I can protect Seinosuke..." It's the year Meiji 13, 1880. Saori is the only daughter of the Suou family, owner of a long-standing textile business. The head clerk, Seinosuke, is a young man with a Kyoto accent. And Saori's more than a little in love with him. But, as the daughter of the family that owns Suou Textiles, her social position differs too much from Seinosuke's, a mere employee. They would never make a good match... Besides, Saori has a fianc?. Then, one day, the date of Saori's wedding is decided upon!?