"You absolutely must not go near that room."Her friend dragged her along on a lakeside vacation, but the trip was just a trap... Attacked by male friends, she eventually manages to escape, and arrives at a luxurious mansion! Rescued and cared for by the mansion's handsome owner, she spends a brief time drunk on his kindness, when he suddenly tells her of the "forbidden chamber." She's been told she mustn't look, and she doesn't want to peek, but... When the door silently opens, what will she find inside...!? It's the start of a Grimm's fairy tale for the modern age!
Tsukasa is a nice, good-looking guy, but he's actually a vampire. However, he's afraid of blood, and causes Akari all kinds of problems. Then she hears something shocking from Tsukasa's father: If Tsukasa doesn't awake to his duty and life as a vampire, he must be erased from existence! For his sake, she decides to offer him her own blood for the first time, but he suddenly becomes sadistic and his ___ becomes so forceful...! She feels like she might break apart! Don't miss this dangerous relationship with a vampire!
Sakiko is still a virgin at 33. She never even had a boyfriend! But this plain Jane secretary has a secret...She's actually a popular romance novelist! Her book suddenly took off, and now she's a big celebrity! Sakiko takes on a sexy new persona to hide her identity, but sexy romance novelist Ren sees through her disguise immediately. And now he's using her identity against her...?! Sakiko feels her body melting as she's kissed, teased, and penetrated for the first time...So this is how sex feels!
Kaji, a rental babysitter, is an unparalleled ladies' man! He spends his days feasting on the mothers of the children he babysits... but then, one day, he's rented by a single father! Kaji can't help but feel shocked, since he hates men, but eventually starts getting interested in the father because of how beautiful he is! Just how far do they go?! He even takes care of the father down THERE?! Then Kaji's co-worker Minakata shows up, and things REALLY start getting crazy!
As part of the company rules, the main character has to take a bus tour with her good-looking boss. As soon as they leave, though, she starts to hear strange moans throughout the bus...!? It seems they're on an "Erotic Bus Tour". The atmosphere starts getting hot... she and her boss get closer... What's going to happen...!? Moreover, the boss she thought was good-looking turns out to be really sadistic! Will she be able to make it through the tour...?
For a job transfer, Ryo moves back to the town he grew up in. He is reunited with good-looking brothers Hajime and Yoji who he grew up with, and he's excited about the start of his new life. -- And that's when it all begins.... He gets drunk with Yoji, and wakes up the next morning to find himself chained and naked! Not only that, he begins to swell up with their repeated fondling.... When Yoji sees Ryo's suffering face, he tells him, "Don't you remember that you are our pet?!"
In an age where the world is oversaturated with material things, you are now able buy almost anything at the convenience store, including a male prostitute! Masaya is known as a lottery fiend among some in the convenience store industry. On this day he is once again store-hopping to try and find the outstandingly beautiful "Secret" in the new lottery series. It takes him a while but finally he finds this super rare pick, and his name is Tomo. However, no matter what Masaya does, be it licking him or toying with him, Tomo's body shows no reaction at all. Just when he is wondering if the "Secret" is in reality a dud, he learns that there is a secret to unlocking the power of this rare pick...
The "wolf" comes to me on nights when there's a full moon out, hollering, "Let me do you!" The one who jumps me hungrily is Cheena Sakamaki, a female! And I'm the guy getting attacked... She isn't my girl or anything, we're just friends who go to the same vocational school. So why is this happening? Because she gets super horny on full moon nights, and I'm the one she uses for her release. In other words, she's just after my body... The thing is, I've let this go on because I'm actually in love with Cheena, but I can't tell her that now, when things between us have been purely physical for so long. How long can this continue? Until Cheena gets a real boyfriend......?
Sakura was sold to the red light district, but she dreams of the promise of her first love, "I'll come to get you someday"--. But every day the men of the district open her legs in training... Then one day a man appears who tells her, "I'll come to visit you for one hundred nights if you will be mine on the one-hundredth day"...! This wonderful bittersweet courtesan's love story is a must-read!
Successful career woman Riko Kagami is well-respected at her job by her coworkers and bosses. People even expect her to put off marriage for her career, despite her good looks. But, she has a secret... she adores all things frilly, fluffy, and cute!! Whenever she is not at work, she is fantasizing about hot guys in her head. One day, she bumps into an old classmate, Atsushi Tsuzuki. The former bad boy who often skipped school has grown into a mature adult. They decide to have dinner together, and while they are eating, Atsushi suddenly confesses that he used to have a crush on Riko! Riko gets drunk due to her "cool chick" complex, and when her senses return to her, the two of them are in a... compromising position! "Whaaat!? How did this happen!?"
Yokoi is a manga artist who spends his nights delivering newspapers just to make rent, since his original works just don't seem to sell. Suddenly, one day he gets a visit from Saito-san, a self-proclaimed fan of Yokoi's work who made the long journey to meet him. Yokoi quickly realizes that the things Saito-san sees, feels, and thinks about are different from most people... These two struggle together to find a place to belong in this unique slice-of-life!
Ikuma Saeki finally married his childhood friend and the girl of his dreams, Sumika. But while years of pining came easily to him, physical closeness does not...and he's having trouble navigating the intimacy that comes with marriage. Sumika, too, is having trouble bridging the gap between friend and lover...what is this innocent couple to do but navigate it together, awkwardness and all!
Very, very hot fingertips are carving my back. Ikkoku, a deputy leader of the Yajima syndicate, has vowed to devote his life to Genran, the leader of the syndicate.
One day, Ikkoku makes a mistake, and in order to protect Genran's reputation, he has to get a tattoo from a tattoo artist, Zhu Chunyan. Chunyan greets Ikkoku with a warm welcome, but a suspicious desire is wavering in the depths of his eyes...
"Sorry I'm not a girl." Turns out, I knew nothing about Saku. Kyosuke had always thought that his childhood friend was a girl. And he was likely already in love by the time he realized that Saku was a guy. Thinking that this kind of attention from another guy would only annoy him, Kyosuke decided not to pursue Saku. But one day, he noticed hickeys on Saku's back... Thus began a tale of earnest love that would take a turn for the worse.
It's their final year of high school. Gaku's one-sided feelings for Haru, which he'd kept hidden all these years, have begun to stir. They'd been friends ever since high school began, and they thought that their relationship would never change. They would hang out with girls from another school, focus on studying for college entrance exams, and take a breather at the school festival... "I love you Haru." With the confession, their world would change. This is a year of a normal student life in which best friends who were always by each other's side become lovers.
"I want to see your paintings at their best." Kei Higuchi, a student attending sculpture courses at a fine arts high school, was fascinated by an oil painting called "Encounter." The work was created by Masafumi Tsurumi, a student of his age, who said that it was an unfinished piece. To complete the painting, which was based on the theme of a "prostitute in agony," the two began to make love with each other as reference material. This experience which was meant to sublimate the work greatly changes the relationship between the two as classmates.
A love battle set in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force between an officer and an enlisted soldier!
Mamoru Yaotome discovered that the upperclassman in high school that he had always had a crush on, Shingo Akutagawa, had become an elite pilot after graduating from a military academy. Yaotome decided to follow in his footsteps by joining the Japan Air Self-Defense Force as a cadet and trained to be a mechanic. Even when they appeared on a matchmaking show on TV that was meant to promote the JASDF, he only had eyes for Akutagawa and paid no notice to the women around them. Despite the passionate gazes of love that Yaotome was constantly looking at him with, Akutagawa declared that he would never be able to return his feelings. Yaotome still wasn't discouraged, but he noticed a change in Akutagawa's behavior! However, there was a reason that Akutagawa could never accept his own feelings. This is a battle of love set in the Japan Air Self-Defence Force between a hot-and-cold officer and a puppy-like soldier!
One night, Kaito Hazama, the leader of the Yashiro Group, encounters a mysterious young man at a familiar bar. The young man, who immediately heads to the restroom without taking even a sip of bourbon, exhibits suspicious behavior and holds a small knife in his hand, its blade pointed at Kaito. He is a hitman sent by a rival gang to eliminate him. After leading him outside as if to care for him, Kaito starts questioning him in the neon-lit alley. "I like that you won't betray your boss," says Kaito. Kaito then confines the young man and subjects him to sweet yet cruel acts of pleasure...
A passionate and intense love story intertwines with the world of yakuza, where lives are at stake. This beloved and devoted yakuza tale is finally being adapted into a manga!
"Reacting like that just makes me want to do more, you know?" - Lilly, a servant, became the look-alike substitute for the princess she serves and is married off to the seventh prince of the neighboring country, The Kingdom of Platanus. The prince, Gray, is feared as "The Ice Reaper" for having killed his own brothers. However, Gray, who saved Lilly from the hands of the eighth prince during a welcoming party, looks at her with gentle eyes. When they are alone, Gray softly kisses Lilly, saying, 'I've been waiting for this.' His fingers crawl over her body, and he tells her, 'You're quite sensitive,' as a hot sensation surges through her...
In the midst of a swirling court filled with conspiracies, Lilly's love goes down an uncertain path.
Eiko Kagehara truly loves one thing in this world: the MMO she's played with her friends for the last 15 years, in which she leads a fantasy life as a sought-after blacksmith. But when her friends start leaving to, of all things, get married, have kids, find new jobs...she's thrown for a loop. So much so, in fact, that she drunkenly shares her gamer ID with her super-hot new colleague...who just happens to have been helped by her in-game in the past, and who wants to repay her by teaching her how to love?! A brand-new rom-com from the author of With the Sheikh in His Harem!
Welcome to BAR California, a place for you to reveal your true self People of different genders, propensities, and sexual orientations gather at a certain chic bar that's hidden from the public eye. While some come in search of themselves, others step into the establishment looking for sex and love. There are as many sexualities as there are people, and the patrons' stories intertwine as they struggle to find happiness. A bisexual trans woman who's been hurt by the voices of others wishes she had a "normal" relationship; a married, middle-aged salaryman secretly expresses his female side; and a pansexual cis guy is on the lookout for true love.
All Ayumu dreams of is making it into the same high school as her best friend. But when she gets in and her friend doesn't, their friendship crumbles-sending Ayumu spiraling into depression. She finds relief in cutting herself, but soon realizes that her scars may interfere with her budding high school life. Can she trust her new friend, Manami, who seems too good to be true? Or will Ayumu's apparent lack of compassion and understanding get her tossed aside like she was before? And is there anyone else out there who could possibly love her for who she is? A melancholy coming-of-age story by Keiko Suenobu! Warning: This volume contains depictions of self harm and suicidal ideation/attempts. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings, you are not alone, and there is help. In the United States, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or go to 988lifeline.org. Otherwise, visit findahelpline.com to find support.
When the charming young boy who moves next door turns out to be a psychopath who murders her little sister, Itsuki vows to fight the injustice that allowed him a second chance at life while her sister lies dead. Blaming herself for what happened, she becomes a stone-cold cop who fears nothing to prevent others from living through a similar tragedy. But six years later, on the very same day the killer is finally set free, she finds a chilling letter in her mailbox threatening to once again steal what's most important to her. And though she wants nothing more than to make him pay for her sister's life that he stole, she'll have to watch her back now that there's a killer on the loose. Warning: This volume contains depictions of suicide, suicide attempts and/or suicidal ideation. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings, you are not alone, and there is help. In the United States, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or go to 988lifeline.org. Otherwise, visit findahelpline.com to find support.
Popular Rei and shy Kira are worlds apart, until one fateful day brings them together. Rei stumbles upon Kira in the harassing hands of her sleazy art teacher and saves the quiet girl from his clutches. And when the jock plants a kiss on a statue of Mars in the studio, Kira finds herself drawn in and even summons up the nerve to ask him to model for her!
Mihane first met Sakura while she was working as his tutor in their school years...and after he declared his love for her, they shared one night of passion before parting ways. So imagine her surprise when a few years later she finds that he's become the president of the company she works for! But will he remember her? And even if he does, can they pick up where they left off...?!
Tetsuo Tosu is a typical father whose biggest worries are his job and his rebellious daughter, Reika. That is, until he finds a bruise on her face. His worst fears come true when he finds out she has a secret boyfriend...and he's part of a crime ring that's using her to steal her grandparent's wealth. If that wasn't bad enough, the thug catches Tetsuo snooping around and threatens to kill Reika as soon as she gets home. Fueled by fatherly instincts, Tetsuo murders the man...only for his wife to walk in and witness what he's done. Now with a corpse to hide and a crime ring hot on his tail, Tetsuo must resort to his love of detective novels and his wits to stay one step ahead of a grim fate...
With how far she's out of his league, Kosuke Shimizu never expected his senpai at work, Natsuna Shirahama, to go on a date with him...much less marry him! But with a wife so perfect, it's no surprise that the timid and indecisive Kosuke feels inadequate...and not just in bed. The truth is, they both have their fair share of flaws (especially when it comes to expressing their love), but working through them together will only strengthen their marriage...right?
Sex is intimate, and for some, it takes everything to bare it all...so when Misuzu was told that sex with her was "boring," she gave it up all together...and dating, too. So when, years later, she's asked out by her colleague, Mikage-san, she screws up her courage and gives it a shot. But it turns out Misuzu isn't the only one with baggage around sex. Can the two of them work together to overcome their hurdles, and enjoy each other as the couple they wish to be...?
Remi Nikitani is no shy violet-she's elegant, direct, and ambitious, with plans to take over her father's corporation. So she's not interested in marrying for business or political reasons. After all, why be saddled with someone she doesn't love when she can make her way to the top by herself? But when her father sets her up with Jun Arata, a young hotshot in his own right and someone who knows about the unrequited love Remi fostered for years, she's thrown for a loop. She rejects him, of course, but somehow he keeps finding his way back into her life. But is he interested in her? Or does he only want to take over her business and leave her in the dust? A sexy spinoff of Our Fake Marriage!
The sci-fi horror manga classic returns, in a fully-colorized, premium-quality hardcover for the first time! If you've never read the story of Shinichi and the polite and murderous alien infesting his right arm--or even if you already own the series--there's never been a better way to collect it. Presented in eight volumes containing about 300 pages of manga each. They arrive in silence, out of dark skies. They infest human hosts and consume them. And they are everywhere. They are Parasites: alien creatures who must invade and take control of human hosts to survive. Once they have infected their victims, they can twist their hosts's bodies into any abominable shapes they choose: craniums splitting to reveal mouths of sharp teeth, batlike wings erupting from backs, blades tearing through soft hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purposes behind ordinary human faces. No one knows their secret, except an ordinary high school student. Shinichi managed to stop the infestation of his body by an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come? For more than 30 years, new generations of readers have been riveted to this unlikely buddy story that unfolds amid a world of monstrosities that never stay hidden for long. Since its first release, in 1988, Parasyte has inspired live-action films, spinoffs, and, in 2015, a global hit anime series. The Full Color Collection presents Hitoshi Iwaaki's original manga in hardcover for the first time, with each page carefully colorized and a revised translation for 2022. There's never been a better time to stay up late and get your hand on Parasyte!
A dramatic, funny, and painful romance manga between two women about how, sometimes, you need to run away in order to find where you truly belong. Perfect for fans of coming-out yuri like How Do We Relationship? and masters of adult drama like Akiko Higashimura (Princess Jellyfish) and Takako Shimura (Even Though We're Adults). You know that one person you just can't forget? Not the one that got away, but the one you had, until suddenly you didn't? Maki's first love was her high school classmate, a girl named Midori. But Midori broke up with Maki at graduation, saying they were now "too old to be fooling around dating girls." Ten years later, Maki still can't get Midori off her mind, and when the two women reconnect after a chance encounter, Maki realizes that, while her feelings haven't changed, Midori has long moved on- in fact, she's engaged. Yet the more Maki hears Midori talk about her soon-to-be-husband, the more red flags she notices. And Midori has another secret, one she hasn't yet shared with Maki. Will it be the last blow to Maki's hopes that their romance might be rekindled? Or will it be the push that sets them on a new path- one they'll travel together?
Misuzu Hara is a quiet, reserved 24-year-old high school teacher whose world is turned upside down after her friend's fiance r*pes her. Her attempt to connect with one of her students, himself a victim of sexual trauma, results in an unlikely romance, and the repercussions of these events affect everyone around them in often unpredicatable ways. 18+. Warning: Includes graphic depictions of sexual violence.
Middle school is hard enough without problems like these... Toshihiko Ota is mocked by his peers for his smooth, hairless body, but his life changes forever when he meets a young woman in swim club with the opposite problem: Ayako Goto, poised for swim-meet glory but too ashamed of her body hair to compete. After Ota happens on her trying unsuccessfully to shave in the locker room, she comes to him with an astonishing request...! Can they help each other find the confidence to embrace their own bodies? This sweet yet erotic early work from psychosexual auteur Shuzo Oshimi (Blood on the Tracks, Flowers of Evil) is not your average tale of puppy love. A quiet story of budding sexuality, self-exploration, trust, and friendship, Sweet Poolside is ultimately one of Oshimi's most focused and sincere works, as well as the basis for the live-action movie of the same name.
"Got Tales of Berseria withdrawal? Return to Midgand with vengeful antihero Velvet in the manga adaptation of the JRPG hit! THIRST FOR REVENGE In the Holy Midgand Empire, a disease known as daemonblight wreaks havoc on the population, turning its victims into dangerous monsters known as daemons. Velvet Crowe has spent her life under the threat of daemons... Until the day she becomes one herself. After spending three excruciating years in prison, Velvet escapes seeking vengeance. Her goal: To take the life of Artorius Collbrande- the man responsible for her demonic transformation and her brother's murder. The manga adaptation of the latest installment in the beloved Tales of JRPG franchise!"
When you're the infamous prodigy hitman known only as "Fable," many things come easy. Being a normal person, however, isn't one of them. In fact, being told that he can't kill anyone for a while may just be the hardest job Fable's ever taken...
Nezu was looking forward to his elementary school reunion-after all, his class was united by unbreakable bonds. But when his former classmate, Mikio, reveals that this reunion is a very real matter of life and death...suddenly Nezu finds those bonds put to the test. By the author of Until Your Bones Rot!
Suzu's dream is to become an assistant to her beloved writer, Kyousuke Sasaki. While she's looking for him all over, she gets a job as an assistant to another novelist, also named Kyousuke. The only difference is that the Kyousuke she's working with now writes novels for adults and seems to have different plans for Suzu... Their turbulent relationship is riddled with misunderstandings and secrets, but their passion burns like fire.
"You're practically overflowing... See? You're dripping all over my fingers." The man of her dreams is a different man in bed...!
Koharu Kinoshita is an editor, whose skills in the classical Japanese arts lead to her doing a close-coverage scoop on the ultra-famous hot spring proprietor Sakyou Tachibana! She can't say no to a man like him! Koharu is determined to meet his demands with her body and soul, but she's still inexperienced...! His wolfish eyes and passionate words show her a world of pleasure in this hot spring adventure!
The second series in the "My Demon Cry Baby Maria"! This story takes place in a city in Japan where demons and grim reapers exist among humans. One grim reaper has a problem, however. Previously, the cute demon Maria dumped him, but he was instead told to go and find Jun Mariya - a human who looks exactly like the demon, and thus our main character can't stop being curious about him. He wants to get closer to him and if things go well...! But, Jun doesn't seem interested at all. If anything, he lets the grim reaper know very early on that he'd never consider an assassin. The reaper never thought of himself in that way, so getting told something so cold by his love interest leaves him in shock. For a long time, he has provided excellent results within the grim reaper organization, but in order to charm Jun, he decides to take action.
This is the long-awaited spin off of the hit manga "My Demon Cry Baby Maria!"