Every night, 16-year-old Kureha has a strange dream involving lilies, storms, and... her classmate Ginko as a bear?!
At school, Kureha's unassuming personality and looks render her practically invisible. Sometimes, it feels like no one notices her at all... until cute and energetic Ginko asks Kureha to talk privately one day during lunch. Maybe she really is a bear... or maybe she's just got a crush on Kureha!
After finding out she is to be forced into an marriage of convenience as soon as she graduates high school, Kokoro sees her life ending before her eyes at her father's wishes. And so in her final year of high school, she decides to indulge in her love of other women, and create an incredible sketchbook of lesbian romance to leave behind as her legacy. As she observes the young women of her town, she learns more about their desires, their struggles, and the unpredictable whims of love.
Cree is the lead singer for a punk band. When her bassist bails, she's in a tough spot - until she meets Izsak, bass player extraordinaire. He's the answer to all her prayers! But when a pair of mysterious figures begins to stalk the band, her world quickly spins from a dream to a nightmare. Between a dark past and a shadowy future, can the light of this romance survive?
They've been married one month already, but Soijiro's new wife Chiyo has maintained a fake smile every day since. She says and gives away so little, in fact, the insecure samurai can't help but worry whether she's dissatisfied with the arranged match. Ever the beautiful and dutiful wife, Chiyo seems much too good for him - a lowly second son - so he swears to become the husband she deserves. Little does he know, however, the head-over-heels Chiyo is desperately trying to keep her wild attraction to him in check for propriety's sake.
How could she not love a handsome husband who cherishes and protects her with all his heart?
Takahide and Amano are the top students at their school-much to Takahide's frustration. No matter how hard she works, she just can't seem to outshine the effortlessly brilliant (and maddeningly aloof) Amano. But when a small confrontation leads Amano to mistakenly believe Takahide has a crush on him, things take an unexpected turn. His curiosity turns to affection, and suddenly, Takahide sees a new angle: if she plays along, maybe she can finally come out on top. But even the best-laid plans can't account for matters of the heart...
During the first thirty hours of the Russian invasion, he got six air victories in the sky over the capital! Forty enemy targets under his belt! Horror for Russian aviation! He holds the sky above us!
Well-known Japanese manga author Matsuda HI was inspired by the events of February 2022, when the skies over Kyiv were heroically defended by Ukrainian pilots of the Tactical Aviation Brigade, giving rise to the urban legend of the Ghost of Kyiv, MiG-29 pilot who won six air victories in the sky over the capital.
Through music, the Hanamura clan manifested special powers that brought about prosperity to their clan; however, Akari, who didn't exhibit any powers, was deemed a "Seed of Misfortune" and scorned by her family. From then on begin her days of bearing callous treatment from her parents and sister. But one day, she finds an invitation to a soiree hosted by one of the oldest and noblest clans in the country. It seems the head of that clan, Mikoto Sazarashi, is searching for a bride. Finding herself unable to resist going, Akari attends the soiree - only to be quickly discovered by her sister. Akari is immediately berated and belittled by her, but...a handsome, young man appears, takes Akari's hand, and declares, "I've finally found you, my beloved bride." Check out this great Cinderella story set in an Eastern setting and filled with romance, turmoil, and mystery!
*This volume compiles ch. 1-5 of "The Fox Lord's Bride ~Taisho Romance Chronicles~"
Albert is a gargoyle who was made to obey the demon king's commands. But now the demon king is dead and the magic that subjected Albert to his will is gone! He might have lost his wings in battle but he still has an optimistic view of the future. Now that he finally has his freedom, he is free to life his new life as he pleases!
In the sleepy countryside of Mythos, young Chloe trains as a priestess by day and secretly wins big money at cards by night. Her success captures the attention of Erald, a paladin of renowned looks and wealth, and he is convinced she has a magical gift that may be key to solving a murder from two years prior. While Chloe insists on being ordinary, the promise of riches beyond her imagination has her racing headlong into a tangled web of political intrigue...
About to start her first year of high school, Sakurako Kawawa settles into her new lodgings. But when she meets her new roommate - the stunningly beautiful Kasumi Yamabuki, who lives life at her own pace - everything changes! From day one, responsible and level-headed Sakurako and lazy, easygoing Kasumi find themselves at odds with one another... but with their matching mugs and one bed to share, Sakurako and Kasumi's friendship is just beginning!
This four-panel-style comic follows the everyday life of two high school roommates as they go to class together, tackle the mundane necessities of laundry and grocery shopping for two, and learn more about one another in a cute and heartwarming series of short stories.
Noel Wraith the assassin is the only party member with dark affinity in the Hero of Light's party. While his party members initially claimed this doesn't bother them, he finds himself kicked out as soon as a replacement for him is found. Left alone in a world where dark affinity is shunned he comes across Rococo, a little girl who also has dark affinity powers. He decides to take her under his wing and together they start their own party to show the world what dark affinity classes are really capable of!
Delve deeper into Kirito's and Asuna's pasts in this collection of three short stories adapted to manga for the first time! From their newlywed life in SAO to Asuna's time in ALO, revisit events from throughout the series as they originally appeared in the novels!
Cafe Waikiki is so empty that owner-chef Yori swears he's been hearing voices. Why isn't he getting any customers? His cooking can't be that bad, and it's not like he's in the wrong location, so what other reason could there be for this to happen?
There is a small maid cafe that nearly nobody goes to - Maid Cafe Seaside, quiet enough for Sanada to do his homework in. His airheaded classmate and childhood friend Arashiyama works as the cafe's only maid, and though she looks just like a cute maid waitress, she sure doesn't act like one. What happens when her friends stop by for a visit?
Fuuta Okeya's dad said second-year middle school students are unstoppable, and Fuuta's inclined to agree. He's determined to make the most out of his ordinary student life, but everything changes when the mysterious Kouko Ishigami transfers into his class. Not just because Fuuta thinks she's pretty and likes her - but because she thinks Fuuta is her rival from a past life!
Thanks to his parents' job transfer, Usa has to live on his own. The problem is, his new place is full of weird people, and the upperclassman he admires is one of them...? A teenage romance comedy that's heavier on the humor, not so much on the romance!
Mitsuru Yaegashi arrives in Tokyo with hopes of being a professional illustrator. But things take a turn when he finds out that the location of the cheap apartment he's supposed to stay in, Tsumanuda, is famous for its legalized street fights and is for street fighters only. He is about ready to look for other options when he meets a mysterious woman in a maid outfit named Dorae, who introduces him to the world of street fighting.
Cecia attends the Royal Academy as a double for a noble lady. If she can graduate with top scores, she'll be free from her life of poverty working as a maid. Enduring bullying at school and harassment at work, our heroine fights on with the support of her one and only red-headed female friend. But when things start to fall apart, why does the second prince run to her defense?
Original Story: RINGO Art: NAZUNA NANAKO Character Design: TSUKAZA, SATSUKI
King Yuri is bound by tradition to marry the Saint, so fiancee Edeline accepts life as a mere "figurehead queen." Until the Saint appears as a scared five-year-old named Ai. Adopting the child, Yuri and Edeline forge an unexpected family whose love may become the kingdom's greatest power.
Elda Ragosh-an elite female knight-is determined to serve Princess Regina with her own life. When she goes on an undercover mission as a lady, the Princess's handsome, yet shy brother Darius falls in love with her. Her new mission: turn down the prince and set him up with someone else!
"Why do I still have a dick?!" I was reincarnated in a yuri game, but there's something very familiar dangling between my legs... How will I enjoy my school girl (♂) life now?!
He loves him, but he doesn't know if these feelings are truly his. In order to get through a bout of writer's block on his latest romance novel, author Aoi Miyashita takes the advice of his editor, Kairi Kurihara, and the two begin a simulated romantic relationship. Aoi hopes that by doing this, he'll be able to understand just how the female protagonist of his story is feeling. He ends up being possessed by her, confusing his own feelings with hers. Are his feelings for Kairi real, or all pretend...? In the meantime, Kairi begins to develop his own special feelings for Aoi whenever the author glances his way or gives him a certain look. Will their relationship end when Aoi finishes writing his novel...? A wondrous love story between an author and his editor as they engage in a pretend romance all while living under the same roof.
The Sage of Wind, Ephtal is a reincarnated human, coming from modern Earth. Reincarnated in a new world where magic is real, he decides to devote the entirety of his life in the pursuit of magic. Despite his efforts, though, he discovers that he is absolutely talentless in magic, and breathed his last in anguish. ...But it isn't the end for him just yet! He reincarnates once again bearing the same name, Ephtal, 400 years later. Having retained his knowledge and power, he steels his resolve and once again sets his sights for the peak of magic! However, in a surprising turn of events, he discovers that magic has terribly declined. In this era where powerful spells is a rarity, his talentless self is now completely unmatched! From the depths of powerlessness to the peak of power, the talentless but peerless mage's journey to the top starts now!
Suzumiya Kaede has little to look forward to in life aside from online gaming, and even that's slipping away from him. After a three-day-long MMO bender, he passes out and finds himself waking up in an entirely foreign fantasy world full of monsters and magic. Starting out with access to unthinkably powerful skills, he resolves to make the most of the situation and pioneer a hitherto unheard of niche: a spellsword.
Due to an unfortunate death, a young man reincarnates under the name Eld in a world very similar to the VRMMO that he played before his passing. However, this world he found himself in didn't even know what basic skills were! As the only person with knowledge beyond the populace, Eld sets off on a journey as a level 1 novice to job change into the strongest class in the world, Sage!
Restaurant Dollhouse is a quaint little hideaway that prides itself on making its customers happy, no matter how big their problems may be. That's how young widow Yuko runs her business, but if her stepson Kousuke had his way, he'll turn this humble canteen into the pinnacle of authentic French haute cuisine his father would have dreamed of!
What will you wish for in exchange for your lost love?
Broken Heart Hall is a shop where a witch grants wishes in exchange for broken hearts. Matilda, the daughter of the Commander of the Knights, is scorned by her cheating fiance; Freya, the daughter of a marquis, is abandoned by her ruthless fiance; and Emily is toyed with by her womanizing fiance from her arranged marriage... What wishes did these women make to the witch?
One morning, Alex Hubert, a student in the knight department at Howard Royal Academy, suddenly begins to see countless red threads. The beautiful outcast Sarah Crowleagh tells him that these threads are "red strings of fate." But she cuts Alex's red string without a second thought! Alex is outraged by Sarah's selfish behavior, which has earned her the reputation of being the "witch of breakups" who breaks up lovers, but he realizes that she is actually cutting the threads of unhappy couples. Alex can't help but worry about Sarah, who is not afraid to play the bad guy and continues to isolate herself.
"Give me back my body!" Lady Sophia was supposed to marry her beloved prince, Alfred, and live the rest of her life blessed with happiness. However, when the villainess of the story, Rosalie, places a terrible curse on her, their souls exchange bodies! Her once-happy life descends into absolute despair when Sophia--now Rosalie--is accused of a crime she didn't commit and is exiled from the palace. "This isn't me! I want to go back to my old body!" As she wanders away from the capital, she meets a merchant named Raul. With his help, Sophia sets off to change her fate and return to her rightful body!
From the author of the popular X (formerly Twitter) comic to serialized hit "Mechanical Buddy Universe" Takuji Kato, here's a large collection of his other viral works from social media!
Including: "Her Regretful Days of Killing Time" "Magical Girl Akirara ☆" "Isekai Hero G-Shine" "The Tale of the E.L.F. Forest" "Girls That Get It" "Combat Support AI 'GAL'" "Puppet Ninja Kougetsu" "Suckers Death Game" "Poker-Face Junior" "Captain" and more...!
In a world plagued by monsters and supernatural imbalance, a parentless boy named Wu Chai was taken in by a one-armed woodcutter and works as a servant chopping wood for the Li family. When a new martial arts coach comes along, he catches Wu Chai's eye with his extraordinary swordsmanship and fighting skills.
With the new coach, the overbearing young master, and the gentle young lady, what kind of turmoil will unfold in Wu Chai's once peaceful life?
The action-packed martial arts comic "Chai Lang," with bone-crushing battles, will open a new world of martial arts for you.
*This work received the 2022 Ministry of Culture Creative Grant.
"Is the Fish Tasty?" "The Tag-Along: The Devil Fish," a sequel of the blockbuster Taiwanese horror film "The Tag-Along" series, has been exclusively adapted into a comic. It's been illustrated by Taiwanese comic artist Mukeke. Based on Taiwanese urban legends, the story follows a devoted mother and her son, whose lives are upended after the son picks up a fish possessed by the Tag-Along spirit. Their home soon becomes plagued by increasingly strange and terrifying occurrences.The plot and visuals build layers of fear, making this a thrilling work that fans of horror comics should not miss![Recommended for readers aged 15 and above]
It all started with a banana. When Sayaka finds a banana lying in the street, she barely has a moment to question it before Yoshiko gobbles it up. But that night, the spirit of that same banana visits her and transforms her into an angel! Her mission? To help souls in need! Which is how she winds up at A-kun's house and must grant his true heart's desire. Except, that desire is to marry Sayaka?! Can this newly transformed angel figure out what the heck is going before things get even more confusin? Find out in this parody spin-off to Hiroyuki's wildly popular, Aho Girl series!
Leapers-individuals who were born on February 29th that age at a rate four timese slower than that of a normal person and can live for over 300 years. Mio Aono is one of these leapers and like many, experiences all the emotions that come with living beyond the normal, mortal lifespan. From Isaki Uta, the creator of "Mine-Kun is Asexual", comes a one-shot serires that won an honorable mention in the Monthly Afternoon Magazine Manga Competition and jumpstarted Isaki Uta's career! Originally published in 2008, this landmark work has been updated and re-released as a doujinshi and localized in English for fans to enjoy.
An ongoing series featuring a couple who are complete opposites, yet belong together.
Artist Statement: This is a slice of life story about Little Miss Serious, a short, no-nonsense girl and her tall, footloose boyfriend Mister Freedom. They have their differences, but ultimately love each other. I hope everyone enjoys reading it.
While working at their mother's cosmetic shop, Takeru and Ayumi discover a mermaid in one of the lotion bottles! A strange and unexpected phenomenon, the two aren't sure what to do when Ayumi volunteers to take the mermaid home. Puzzled by his sister's behavior, Takeru thinks about their childhood and how much everything changed after their parent's failed marriage. Could this mermaid mystery be just the thing to help them reconnect and rebuild inspite of their troubled past? Mermaid in a Bottle dives deep into a the bitter-sweet relationship of a brother and sister from a broken family.
Mine-kun is Asexual. He doesn't like sexual intimacy in a relationship. He can kiss a girl, but it's not something he wants to do if he can help it. But Murai loves him so much that she's willing to overlook the fact that she can't hold his hand; that she can't cuddle up next to him when they watch movies together; that she can't fall in love with him the way that she hopes to be loved in return. In the eyes of those around them, is this even a relationship that's meant to last, or is it a train wreck just waiting to happen?
Hana is in love with her childhood best friend, Kanata. One day, Kanata invites Hana to share a room, which she accepts. For a while, living with her crush seemed manageable for Hana. However, on the other hand, Kanata realized she likes spending time with Hana a bit too much and doesn't really know what to do with her newly found feelings.