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.
Nathaniel Hawthorne's powerful tale of forbidden love, shame and revenge comes to life in this manga presentation of the classic story. When Hester Prynne bears an illegitimate child, she is introduced to the ugliness, complexity, and ultimately the strength of the human spirit. Though set in a Puritan community during the Colonial American period, the moral dilemmas of personal responsibility and consuming emotions of guilt, anger, loyalty and revenge are timeless. This beautiful manga retelling of Hawthorne's classic American novel is faithfully adapted by Crystal S. Chan and features stunning artwork by SunNeko Lee which will give old and new readers alike a fresh insight into this tragic saga of Puritan America.
Rubin, a seemingly useless summoner whose conjuring attempts are comically futile, secretly dreams of defeating a dragon. Fate has a sense of humor when Rubin summons a mysterious prince who coerces him into going to an abandoned castle... where a dragon lives! Can a useless conjurer face the challenge of confronting a legendary beast?
"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...!?
Shinobu Watanuki (39), who has moved into her husband's family home, is an unsuccessful comic artist. She had planned to use this move as a chance to give up her career, but after one of her old works becomes a hit online, she decides to create a new comic instead. In need of help with this, she looks for an assistant online. A handsome 22-year-old man named Chiaki Tachibana applies to her ad, and Shinobu finds herself at a major turning point in her life. Delve into a poignant tale by a seasoned comic artist, skillfully blending themes of dreams, career, and romance in life from 40.
An unaware, beloved NPC becomes the center of attention in an RPG world?! With his natural talents, he becomes irresistible to potential heroines! The Royal Academy of the Ezelbeit Kingdom is the largest academy in the kingdom, where princes, duchesses, sons of powerful men, and other people with prestigious titles attend. Ray, a mere viscount heir, enters this academy. At first glance, Ray appears to be a laid-back young man who cares little about success or social mobility. But in fact, he is the "strongest NPC" with the blessing of powerful spirits and charisma! He attracts the attention of the prince, the prince's fiancee, a saint, and others, and even finds himself in a harem! Unaware that this world itself is an RPG called "Real Fantasy", Ray constantly changes his destiny through meeting various people. A boy with no desire for success and no self-awareness changes the world! An unpredictable and unexpected fantasy begins!
I, Lesedi, have been reincarnated in the comic book world of "Diamond Hope". I'm the villainess of this world, and I was dumped by my fiance... Before I get kicked out of my mansion, I used my knowledge from my previous life to save money, and plan to enjoy this world to the fullest! Or so I thought. My father threatened to put me in a convent if I don't get married!! I tried my hardest to find a partner, but no one wants a lady who's been tossed to the side by her fiance... But one day, I heard a voice at a garden party. "Help me!!" A-a-a tanuki?!
A colored illustration collection featuring a close-knit group of five girls from Ao High! This volume is full of teens in swim suits. Enjoy a thrilling vibe similiar to peeping at the swim team as you watch them brush their hair back with their hand and emerge from the pool. The volume is packed with beautiful illustrations of radiant and pure-hearted girls. The character introduction pages might reveal their relationships! Enjoy these ultimate situational illustrations to the fullest♪
A sweet rom-com between the cool-headed, elite son of a noble (an otaku) and the gifted and talented daughter of a business conglomerate (also an otaku)! Tsuyuri's husband Koichi has declared that their marriage is a loveless one. However, Tsuyuri celebrates in this, as she sees it as a chance to freely enjoy her otaku life. But one day, when Tsuyuri goes to a concert for her bias, she runs into Koichi, and he's in an unexpected get-up?! Their marriage may have started out political, but this story is full of non-stop thrills as they experience many firsts in their newly-wed life!
Tsutako, Age 26, Stalker. Tsutako Kagami works in an office by day, and follows Azami Li, the man she's loved for over 20 years now, by night. One day, while she's stalking him as usual, Azami is hit by a car that immediately flees the scene. When she visits him in the hospital, it is apparent that he has amnesia... the perfect chance to have her every wish granted. She tells him, "...I'm your girlfriend, Azami." What will happen in this thrilling mystery, as her lie begins to spread out into consequences with those surrounding her and Azami...?!
"I want this man for myself." Nails, makeup, hair... Remi, an office worker, doesn't slack off when it comes to investing in herself. The reason she's willing to go this far? To snag a man who's worthy of her, of course. One day, her childhood friend, Yumi, asks Remi to check out a man that she is interested in and introduces them. Much to her surprise, Takashi is ideal husband material, and the perfect high-caliber man that Remi has been looking for! She immediately decides that she'll make him hers, no matter what. And Takashi doesn't seem too put off by Remi flaunting her good looks his way... What will come of this greedy love affair?! A collection of stories about girls and their lives now that they're all grown up.
Honoka, down over a difficult break-up, finds herself sleeping with Mr. Fukami, her boss who's known to mess around with women at work. They decide to start dating... but does she know how he really feels...?! The two unaware lovebirds are always on top of each other!
Yaeko thought her arranged marriage will lead her to happiness. However, horror is what her husband teaches her instead. The only time Yaeko has a peace of mind is during simple conversations with one of her husband's workers. Innocence that brought two together end up in a passionate love of no return...
Lililette has shouldered her father's debt. In return she must spend a night with the wolf count?! The wolf count, feared by many, hides behind a daring wolf mask. However, the way he looks at Lililette is soft and sweet. He even proposes for marriage! A marriage with conditions... How will the mysterious couple survive through their dangerous love story? A love story that melts hearts.
"You take my fiance, my money, and now you take me with you when you fall off the building... this is just the absolute worst!!" That's what I was thinking when all of a sudden I blinked, and found myself in a new life...! Liselotte is a young girl who was told she must be sacrificed for her kingdom as she is one of the few rare powerful magic wielders that are born only once every thousand years. She has been living out her days, sad and accepting of her fate, when suddenly the memories of her past life as a pharmacist named Toka Mikanagi come back to her. Before she has a chance to think too much about it, she realizes that the woman she knew as Queen Kirara is identical to the person responsible for her death in her past life...! Now she has to make use of her knowledge as a pharmacist to find a way out of an untimely death!
Yukari, who helps her father run a fish shop, and Kanta, a butcher who owns a store across the street, have known each other since childhood. Now, in her late twenties, Yukari's worries about "love," "family business," and "marriage," are endless. Having hid feelings for Kanta for nearly 10 years, things grow complicated when the two hook up one night. Thereafter, the nature of their relationship grows murky, as it's unclear whether they're friends with benefits, something more, or nothing at all. Will this relationship that's too close to home end up in unrequited childhood love, or a mutual confession of romantic interest?! You don't wanna miss out on this neighborhood love story!
Speed marriage with the CEO to save the family business?! Fumika's left to fend for her parents' bankrupt inn following their passing. To protect the beloved employees, Fumika meets with corporate CEO Shione to sell the business. However, Shione offers to help the inn with the proposal of marriage. A business agreement leads to romance... Their love gets sweeter and hotter with time.
An Ashduster refers to a person who captures ash-flies, black butterflies that are believed to bring misfortune, and delivers them to the mortal gods. Yoi is one such Ashduster, and is viewed with disdain by the villagers. But despite their terrible treatment, she lives each day with positivity. Her whole world changes when a mortal god saves her from an attack by the angry villagers, who blame her for the village's misfortunes.
"And if anything ill comes your way, I will purge it." Don't miss out on this fantastic tale of a lonely girl awkwardly learning about love.
"Look at how wet you are. Sorry, but I'll just leave my mark today..." Him saying that made my body tingle to its core... Yuki is a 28-year-old office worker living her life romance free. One day, a man she met out drinking drags her to a sketchy casino to have some fun. Yuki feels out of place, but while she's enjoying her excursion learning about different parts of society, she meets a man with an overwhelming aura, Kanadome. Yuki feels wary of the mysterious man after he asks her on a date, but now her heart is pounding for the first time in years... Unknowing of Kanadome's intentions, Yuki's destiny takes a drastic turn... An emotional love story about a contractual marriage between a yakuza boss and a hyposexual office worker!
Reika Manpuku is a plump woman in her 30's who loves eating...but now she's been reincarnated as a villainess in an otome game!! Reika has the power to eat and not gain weight, but this power came with a price. Now living as Jean, the villainess, her world is full of bland, tasteless food. However, she is discovering and developing delicious dishes with her food buyer knowledge and culinary skills. Reika's goal is to win over the hotties of this world through their stomachs to avoid her doom flag. Can she get all of them to say, "nummy"?!
Rinko Saijo is a 31 year old career woman who hasn't been with a man in 12 years and has grown terrified of romance. But then out of nowhere...she's getting married tomorrow?! Her groom is Kazuki Oda-a subordinate of hers from the office who's 8 years younger than her. Aside from just the age gap, Rinko was already hesitant about dating her subordinate, but then he also made an unbelievable demand about how they would spend their nights!
*Chapter 4: "The Younger Man from the Rumors" and Chapter 5: "Which 'Me' Do You Like?" are one-shots written by this author, and are not related to the main story.
"I'll need to discipline you tonight." Love lessons between a ruthless boss and an office lady with golden retriever energy. Sexy voices in the workplace...? Following those voices, the new office lady stumbles upon a very explicit scene taking place in the sample warehouse. And the culprit is none other than the man who is supposed to be her new boss?! You've got to be kidding! Dominating, egotistical, and arrogant, yet his surprising kindness in unexpected moments leave her heart yearning for more...! Includes special side stories, such as Prince Yagi's "How to Love a Hopeless Prince". Will he ever figure out what it really means to be in love?
Momiji, a daughter with dreams of being a swordswoman, has been thrust into an arranged marriage with a prestigious earl she has never met. Soon after, she agrees to a match with Shuichiro, a senior dojo student, betting that if she loses, he can do whatever he wants with her. But after her defeat, he sweetly claims his prize by taking her virginity?! Trying to escape this marriage, Momiji ends up falling right into the deceiving earl's trap...! The start of a sweet and steamy Taisho Era romance where both this tomboy's mind and body are at the mercy of this earl's captivating charm!!
The Deceiving Earl's Sheltered Princess: A Romance Guide for Girls in Taisho Era! Includes special side story: "What is love really?"
Yukino, who works for a major real estate company in the industry, is forced to return to her hometown for a political marriage her father has forced her on her. Intending to break off her long-time crush on Rei, the company heir, Yukino ends up spending the night with him the night before she is to quit her job the following month... It was supposed to be the first and last time, but from that night on, Rei no longer hides his possessive desire for Yukino...? Yukino's heart is shaken by Rei's doting love and the impending political marriage. This is an adult roller-coaster love story you won't be able to take your eyes off of.
Yuri is a woman with a strong worth ethic. She's also secretly in love with her manager Ishin, the heir to the company. He's basically the perfect man, so Yuri feels her love will never become a reality... But one day, Ishin suddenly pops the question and proposes?! Yuri is surprised and happy. However, she hears a rumor that Ishin yearning for an heir. Yuri is shocked that she was only chosen as his wife so she could produce a child. Even with that said, Ishin still decided to get married when they haven't even dated?! A story about a sweet newlywed life with a doting, icy heir!
Mito is gifted with a birth-mark on her hand. Legend says it's a blessing but in Mito's village it is told to be a sign of misfortune. Mito is neglected by the villagers since birth with her family being discriminated all the same. The only saving grace for her is time spent with a beautiful man who re-appears in her dreams. This silver-haired man is actually one of the four God's that rule their universe?!
Chihiro Segawa, 27, works for a cosmetic company. One day, a friend tells her about a dating app with an 88% marriage rate, and no sooner has she registered than she's set up with her "soulmate." It turns out to be none other than Takane Momochi, the guy she liked back in her school days! He's now a commercial airline pilot, and Chihiro's heart skips a beat the moment he messages her. The screen says they are a 100% match... physically. What does THAT mean? A comic version of the hit romance on Love 365: Find Your Story!
Mai's experienced little romance, having been stuck in unrequited love for most of her life. She's been close friends with a group of great guys since her childhood, but their friendship has never turned into more. Now a grown woman, she reunites with her old crush. Her chance, she thinks, until she realizes how much he's changed... While she's suffering from a second broken heart, her old pal Ayato, now an actor, is there to cheer her up. He's brusque, kind, and anything but smooth, simultaneously healing and hurting her with his words. His caring, straightforward nature even makes him offer to practice dating with Mai when she tells him it's time for a change! Could this what carries them from friendship into more? A comic version of the hit romance on Love 365: Find Your Story!
Mika Ono works for a minor magazine department at a major publishing company, until one day she's thrust into the AMA editorial department. It's full of rising stars and gorgeous men, but they're even more twisted than she ever imagined. Meanwhile, Mika's looking forward to living on her own - that is, until her new address comes with an unfamiliar man attached...! Now, the two will have to cohabit in secret! A comic version of the hit romance on Love 365: Find Your Story!
Talked about on social media, the long-awaited series "Real Heroine" is now a web comic! In her new semester of her second year of high school, Eri tries to make a joke during her self-introduction. It totally bombs, but there was one person that laughed at her joke: Ran, the girl sitting next to her. Eri is the center of attention and has an older boyfriend, yet her classmate Chika has her interest peaked... You may think that this is some royal shojo manga, but something's definitely different about it! This title is a love story between high schoolers that you can sympathize with 200 percent!
"I'm the only one who can touch him." Chinatsu has absolutely no interest when it comes to love and romance. But then she encounters Ryosuke, her childhood friend who she hasn't seen since they were little. Chinatsu is surprised at how different he is from the past... he's definitely a looker! Suddenly one day, Ryosuke goes to Chinatsu's classroom and asks her out?! However, Ryosuke has a secret that he can't tell anyone about... A sweet love story between a girl who has zero interest in romance, and a boy wants to fall in love!
The most hated type of person in this world... is a delinquent!! And yet Masumi is bothered everyday by the epitome of delinquents, Kiyoharu! Their conversations don't click, and his fashion is impossible to understand. Masumi just might pass out... Then one day, after Kiyoharu forces Masumi to go on a date with him, he tells her that he's crazy about her...?!
I want to be married... And someone like Tomizawa would be perfect!
Mariko, 29, wants to seal the deal by 30. However, marriage requires affection and Mariko's affection is reserved to a man she can respect! She's single at age 29, also aware that she can't let go of her pride. One day, a chance to date THE ideal-candidate, Tomizawa, falls right into her lap!! Delusional or not, she can't let anything jeopardize her opportunity to hear those wedding bells ring. A chaotic private life and dramatic sequence of events keeps her on her toes. Is marriage even on the table?!
"Accidentally saved by a vampire hunter she finds that he is actually a vampire?!" To find the truth behind her brother's death, young girl Chu Ye is accidentally involved in a fantastic world of oil painting, in a world ruled by vampires, humans are nothing but meals. Accidentally saved by the vampire hunter Edward, Chu Ye finds that he is actually a vampire?! Then why does he stand by humans' side? Why is Chu Ye's brother missing? This is a different love story between a human and a vampire!
"I'm done with love - I'll never agree to a normal relationship ever again!" After several failed relationships, a desperate Mo Suqing ends up agreeing to a 3-year marriage contract with a man she meets while drinking away her sorrows over the latest romantic catastrophe. She signs the contract thinking he's just a normal guy, but it turns out he's filthy rich and the CEO of a massive business enterprise to boot! Behind his countless deceptions and lies, how many secrets is he hiding...?