1955 Manga

Set in the Qing dynasty during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735–1796), the novel follows the quest of the Red Flower Society, a secret organisation aiming to overthrow the Qing government, and their entanglements with an Islamic tribe in northwestern China. The “book” in the title refers to a Qur’an that was stolen from the tribe while the “sword” refers to a sword given to the protagonist, Chen Jialuo, by his first romantic interest, Huoqingtong. Historical figures such as the Qianlong Emperor, Zhaohui (兆惠), Heshen, Zheng Xie and Fuk’anggan also make appearances or are mentioned by name in the novel. One of the female protagonists, Princess Fragrance, is loosely based on the Qianlong Emperor’s Fragrant Concubine. This novel was Jin Yong’s debut, and it quickly established him as one of the new masters of the wuxia genre.Alternative English titles of the novel include Book and Sword: Gratitude and Revenge and The Romance of the Book and Sword.

Set in the Qing dynasty during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735–1796), the novel follows the quest of the Red Flower Society, a secret organisation aiming to overthrow the Qing government, and their entanglements with an Islamic tribe in northwestern China. The “book” in the title refers to a Qur’an that was stolen from the tribe while the “sword” refers to a sword given to the protagonist, Chen Jialuo, by his first romantic interest, Huoqingtong. Historical figures such as the Qianlong Emperor, Zhaohui (兆惠), Heshen, Zheng Xie and Fuk’anggan also make appearances or are mentioned by name in the novel. One of the female protagonists, Princess Fragrance, is loosely based on the Qianlong Emperor’s Fragrant Concubine. This novel was Jin Yong’s debut, and it quickly established him as one of the new masters of the wuxia genre.Alternative English titles of the novel include Book and Sword: Gratitude and Revenge and The Romance of the Book and Sword.

These are the adventures of a young man named Tarou, who is an extra on the movie Ryuusei Oujo, and his daily life. There is once again a second half, which is the tale of a group of high school boys during world war II who defend their homes using kendo skills while their fathers are at war, one of whom eventually find himself in the military as well.

12 years have passed since the end of the war. Mayumi Sugimoto, who lost her father in the atomic bombing, lived with her sick mother in the suburbs of Hiroshima. However, her house was burned down and her sick mother died, leaving her alone and she went to live with her aunt in Tokyo. All Mayumi has left is her mother's keepsake ring. But the ring holds a big secret. It can tell her where is the treasure hided by her father. A man named Kurohara is pursuing Mayumi, hoping to steal the ring. When Mayumi returns to Hiroshima to visit her best friend Sachiko, who has been hospitalized due to radiation sickness, she was kidnapped by Kurohara's men and her ring is stolen. Mayumi is in the depths of despair after her best friend Sachiko dies and her ring is stolen from her. Then, a mysterious man with a bandaged face appears before her...

3-koma manga featuring Penguins. *Note: never received a tankoubon release.*

Manga adaptation of the 1955 kaiju film "Juujin Yukiotoko".

This is a collection of 9 stories, anchored by the tale of a suicidal woman who is rescued by a famous actor, whom she then becomes involved with. Contents 1. Zoukin to Houseki (The Rag and the Jewel) 2. Daisanteikoku no Houkai (The Collapse of the Third Reich) 3. Konchuu Shoujo no Hourou-ki (Diary of an Insect Shoujo's Vagabond Life) 4. Star Dust 5. Hidzu Kenbo-sen (Amnesia Date) 6. Apollo wa Naze Yotto-ka? (Why Did Apollo Get Drunk?) 7. Ware Nakinurete Shima To 8. Yabure Kabure 9. Kaidan Sekkinkan

*Note: this manga never received a tankoubon release.*

*Note: this manga never received a tankoubon release.*

*Note: this manga never received a tankoubon release.*

*Note: this manga never received a tankoubon release.*

Historical drama, loosely based on The Tale of Hougen.

Follows Sachiko Shirayuri, who has moved from Tokyo to Kobe. A rework of Yokoyama's earlier manga, Shirayuri Monogatari.

Manga adaptation of the 1951 mystery novel *Toumei Kaijin* by Edogawa Rampo.

12 years have passed since the end of the war. Mayumi Sugimoto, who lost her father in the atomic bombing, lived with her sick mother in the suburbs of Hiroshima. However, her house was burned down and her sick mother died, leaving her alone and she went to live with her aunt in Tokyo. All Mayumi has left is her mother's keepsake ring. But the ring holds a big secret. It can tell her where is the treasure hided by her father. A man named Kurohara is pursuing Mayumi, hoping to steal the ring. When Mayumi returns to Hiroshima to visit her best friend Sachiko, who has been hospitalized due to radiation sickness, she was kidnapped by Kurohara's men and her ring is stolen. Mayumi is in the depths of despair after her best friend Sachiko dies and her ring is stolen from her. Then, a mysterious man with a bandaged face appears before her...

A story about a student and his teacher, that takes place in a remote agricultural village.