1984 Manga

Bulma, a headstrong 16-year-old girl, is on a quest to find the mythical Dragon Balls—seven scattered magic orbs that grant the finder a single wish. She has but one desire in mind: a perfect boyfriend. On her journey, Bulma stumbles upon Gokuu Son, a powerful orphan who has only ever known one human besides her. Gokuu possesses one of the Dragon Balls, it being a memento from his late grandfather. In exchange for it, Bulma invites Gokuu to be a companion in her travels. By Bulma's side, Gokuu discovers a world completely alien to him. Powerful enemies embark on their own pursuits of the Dragon Balls, pushing Gokuu beyond his limits in order to protect Bulma and their growing circle of allies. However, Gokuu has secrets unbeknownst to even himself; the incredible strength within him stems from a mysterious source, one that threatens the many people he grows to hold dear. As his prowess in martial arts flourishes, Gokuu attracts stronger opponents whose villainous plans could collapse beneath his might. He undertakes the endless venture of combat training to defend his loved ones and the fate of the planet itself.

Regardless of time and place, space has always been a primary subject of mankind's awe and fascination. Steadfast in discovering the truth behind their own existence, humans have continued to venture out far into the unknown, ready to confront any hurdle that comes along the way. Although the path ahead is one full of uncertainties, as long as humanity remains persistent in their endeavors, they may ultimately learn to understand each other and come closer to unraveling the intriguing mysteries of the universe.

Chinmi is a young Chinese boy devoted to martial arts training. Word of his skill reaches the kung-fu masters at the famous Dailin temple who invite him to study with them. Through his own dedication and the guidance of his teachers, Chinmi becomes one of the top students at the temple. Eventually the time comes for him to leave Dailin and make a pilgrimage. On his journey he faces a number of dangers that test his skills, but he also meets many people who inspire him in different ways. A chastened but determined Chinmi returns to Dailin for advanced training. But soon his skills are needed again - the Mongol hordes are nearing the temple.

The story revolves around Kazumi Araiwa, an ordinary salaryman who can also cook very well. He shares his love of cooking to his friends, co-workers, and family.

Isshiki Masakazu, a mystery writer living in Kamakura, is also a skilled detective. Together with his wife Akiko, he interacts with the demons, spirits, gods, buddhas, and aliens of Kamakura. His acquaintances and friends range from affiliates of the Police to mysterious animals. Adults and children will enjoy this work of mystery as he solves difficult and strange cases with a variety of characters as his side. A long selling and popular comic!

Not the life story of Vaslav Nijisky, but the "spirit of Nijinsky’s dancing" through her characters – Lucifer and Jean. Lucifer was a ballet genius, "a creature of God" who, like the real life Nijinsky, sought to dance as if he had "connected his soul to God." Jean, however a critically-acclaimed ballet choreographers he already was when he met Lucifer, was still searching for "the soul" who would be able carry out his vision and the perfections he was seeking in his ballet. When not dancing, Lucifer demonstrated his innate shyness and introversion; Jean, on the other hand, was a lonesome genius whose visions of arts would always require a higher plane of understanding and appreciation of others.

Sixteen-year-old Serina Kurahashi, an ice-skater, meets Jin Himura after a long separation. They fall in love and skate together, aiming to win all the competitions.

The life story of Lawrence of Arabia.

The main character is 24-year-old Yoko Ito (a.k.a. Hako), who has longed to become a midwife. She starts as a midwife in the obstetrics and gynecology ward of a general hospital and grows day by day as she is confronted with unexpected situations such as selfish pregnant women and women with special needs, sudden C-sections, premature births, and problems in witnessing births. With the support of senior midwives and her loved ones, she feels joy in her job of witnessing the birth of new life.

"Ookamiotoko da yo" is a mature adaptation of the first volume of the "Adult Wolf Guy Series" novels. Thus, the three manga cover the volume's three episodes entitled "Tsuki to Yoru to Oogami" (月と夜と狼), "Oogami wa Shinazu" (狼は死なず) and "Ookamigari" (狼狩り).

A collection of short stories of the early Kamui with a novel sense, composition, and sense that never fades. 　"Drop" consists of four short stories, each of which has an independent story and world view. 　"VENISE 2001", it is probably the effect of global warming. The city has been submerged and the remaining people live in buildings. The building also sinks into the water one floor each year, so residents move up one floor every year to live. 　"Flying Chain" is a collaboration with Masaya Hokazono, a huge cicada with an outrageous color that grew up under the nuclear waste treatment center of the moon came to the earth and a catastrophic crisis came to the earth. It's a science fiction story. 　The recorded works are "VENISE 2001", "Living", "Hagoromo Tenjo", "Flying Chain", "Drop", and "Memory of Water".

Oscar François de Jarjayes is the commander of the French Royal Guards, but even this fearless noblewoman may have met her match. Enter Loulou de la Laurencie, Oscar’s mischievous young niece. Loulou was sent to Oscar's house to improve her manners, but instead finds herself entangled in a bevy of adventures. She quickly becomes the key to helping Oscar and her loyal friends André and Rosalie solve some thrilling mysteries! This volume collects the four new stories written and illustrated by Riyoko Ikeda in 1984 & 1985, collectively known as The Rose of Versailles Side Stories: The Great Detective Loulou.

11-year old Persia is a young girl who has grown up alongside the animals on the Serengeti plains of Africa. Twins Riki and Gaku Muroi and their grandfather, Gōken, bring Persia to Japan with them, where she will live with a couple who own a grocery store. During the flight to Japan, Persia finds herself in the "Lovely Dream" where she meets the Fairy Queen, who explains that the Lovely Dream is in danger and requests Persia's help. Giving Persia a magical headband that allows her to transform into a teenage girl, connecting her to the Lovely Dream and allowing her to use magic. She is sent with three kappa back into the regular world with the mission of collecting love energy to thaw the frozen Lovely Dream.

Part of a larger series about anthropomorphic cats in a surreal, Ghibli-like fantasy land.

A collection of short stories of the early Kamui with a novel sense, composition, and sense that never fades. 　 　"Drop" consists of four short stories, each of which has an independent story and world view. 　"VENISE 2001", it is probably the effect of global warming. The city has been submerged and the remaining people live in buildings. The building also sinks into the water one floor each year, so residents move up one floor every year to live. 　"Flying Chain" is a collaboration with Masaya Hokazono, a huge cicada with an outrageous color that grew up under the nuclear waste treatment center of the moon came to the earth and a catastrophic crisis came to the earth. It's a science fiction story. 　The recorded works are "VENISE 2001", "Living", "Hagoromo Tenjo", "Flying Chain", "Drop", and "Memory of Water".

Anna, a college student, is also a fraudster. That's because her father killed her parents in a fire and earned the hospitalization fee for her childhood friend Shingo, who was hospitalized in the shock. She once she pretended to be the mistress of a college professor and also pretended to be in love with her childhood friend of a rich lady. Anna's heart is getting darker and darker due to fraud, even though her feelings for Shingo are pure. Anna who becomes a Kurosagi who tricks a scammer. Will the day come when the black wings on her back will come off? .. ..

After a collision between space ships, a small group of bizarre aliens find the sole human survivor: an infant girl. Doing the best they can, they raise her as their daughter on a remote planet, waiting for her people to come searching. This is a separate, earlier version of the more well-known "Space Family Carlvinson". The compilation volume also includes a short spin-off series "Go! Space Patrol".

What's Michael follows the adventures of a ginger tabby called Michael. The stories often change setting: in one, Michael may be owned by a young Japanese couple; in the next, Michael may be owned by an older couple with children and in a third, Michael might be owned by a yakuza. There are even story settings that place groups of cats in business suits or playing baseball in sport team uniforms.

Udagawa Kachiko is a studious no-nonsense highschool girl. One day she found an entrance to a fantastic world called Fusuma Land.

Akihi Senoo is a mild-mannered and unassuming high school girl like any other. However, she is actually a talented artist and a genius art forger. When not wearing a sailor uniform, she is a highly skilled art dealer who puts the adults around her to shame. However, her goal in the art world is to find a portrait of herself, drawn by her late father. Included one-shot: Volume 6: Ao no Kishou

10 years ago, Nakahara Asami's parents died in a car accident, leaving her an orphan. Ever since then, a mysterious guardian named "Ashinaga Ojisan" ("Daddy Long-Legs") has taken care of her education and finances on the condition that she work hard at school to become a doctor like her parents and that she never ask about his identity. This year, she is starting her first year at medical school. While adjusting to her new and separate life from her boyfriend Katsumi, she meets classmate Moritsugu Shun and a handsome new professor named Hayasaka Tasuku, who both seem to have secrets of their own. What experiences await her and will she ever find out who her Ashinaga Ojisan is?

When the wild and natural heroine transfers to her grandfather's school, she causes one uproar after another.

Gyamon is search of the legendary Necro-Head, a mysterious object that can read the future. He is accompanied by his team of outstanding treasure hunters directed to the planet Orcamonza-beak. To achieve his goal, he will have to overcome the most dangerous pitfalls and survive the most dangerous traps...

Usagi Yojimbo is the story of a fictional, idealized, totemic, and somewhat historical Japan. It is a story told by following (primarily) a single wandering ronin as he follows the way of the samurai, seeking enlightenment, honour, justice, and the beauty of living. Note: Won the Eisner Award in 1996 (twice), 1999, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2020 (twice) and 2021 (twice) in multiple categories.

Part of the Comic Roman Mystery series. Volumes in series 2: Mizu no Naka no Akai Ie 4: Hana no You na Lilibet 6: Rita! Dare o Matsu 10: Noroi no Suzu no Oto 11: Shisha e no Konyaku Yubiwa 16: Kage o Koroshita Onna 18: Kyōfu no Ōdokei 19: Chinurareta Kuromisa 20: Shiryou Paulet no Koi 21: Eriza wa Ake to Moeta 22: Kanashibari ga Kuru! 24: Yuurei Bunjou Juutaku 26: Youjo no Yuuwaku (SHIKANO Keiko) 30: Yaminohate Kara 33: Hakuchuumu (NARUMO Atsuko) 38: Chimamire no Takeningyou 39: Norowareta Keizu 41: Majo Iruma 42: Kyōto Kara Kita Rei Shōjo

A comedy about a salaryman-in-training struggling to climb to the top using his digital way of thinking. See how this shojo mangaka depicts men in this unique anthology! From Manga Reborn

A selection of the author's works. Titles included 1) Classmate (SATONAKA Machiko) 2) Cleopatra (SATONAKA Machiko) 6) See You Again (SATONAKA Machiko)

A world where light and dark magic are interweaved...Pairazahda. The harmony of that world is embodied in Lega and Iliyer who have awakened. But, the religion of Narudo's evil influences are creeping up on the two of them…

A girl who is clumsy in love is not good at shedding tears. Moreover, once she failed in her love ... Hinako Ochiai and Teppei Tsuzuki had the worst encounter. However, one day Hinako finds herself chasing Teppei with her eyes. Hinako plays a stubbornness while immersing her feelings for Teppei. Hinako, who has had a sad farewell in the past, she vowed that she would never have the same feelings again. Includes all 3 special love dramas presented by Hiromi Mashiba !!

When gentle giant police officer Ippei Hyodo is forced to witness the brutal murder of both his younger sister and police partner, the gentle "Elephant" becomes a "Mammoth" overnight and goes above the law to slowly pick off each man standing between him and his loved one's assassin.

The contents are, first of all, "Possessed spirits", then the familiar "Mechanism of the invisible world" (with a nude illustration of a woman showing the body, aura, astral body, and spiritual body), and of course, next comes the excitement of "In the near future, the spiritual world and the material world will become one, and great changes will occur", and the last is "The work of fire". 　I thought I had absorbed some knowledge from the manga, but from the fourth chapter, which deals with "the mechanism of the invisible world", there were many sentences that were difficult to understand, and I was completely confused. I feel embarrassed because I didn't study hard enough.

Part of the Comic Roman Mystery series. Volumes in series 2: Mizu no Naka no Akai Ie 4: Hana no You na Lilibet 6: Rita! Dare o Matsu 10: Noroi no Suzu no Oto 11: Shisha e no Konyaku Yubiwa 16: Kage o Koroshita Onna 18: Kyōfu no Ōdokei 19: Chinurareta Kuromisa 20: Shiryou Paulet no Koi 21: Eriza wa Ake to Moeta 22: Kanashibari ga Kuru! 24: Yuurei Bunjou Juutaku 26: Youjo no Yuuwaku (SHIKANO Keiko) 30: Yaminohate Kara 33: Hakuchuumu (NARUMO Atsuko) 38: Chimamire no Takeningyou 39: Norowareta Keizu 41: Majo Iruma 42: Kyōto Kara Kita Rei Shōjo

After dictatorship and civil war the South Amercian country, Nascencio, has an ambitious project to make jungle into farming land, which is commissioned to the Japanese company Seshimo. The company's chief, Yuji Seshimo, gets kidnapped while on an inspection tour into the land. Kenichi, a New York noir-style private detective, goes to find his brother...

Part of the Comics-ban Sekai Meisaku Zenshuu series. Volumes in series 1: Romeo to Juliet (HISAKAKE Hikomi) 2: Jane Eyre (HAYASE Takumi) 3: Les Miserables (MISAKI Akira) 4: Christmas Carol (TAMURA Sumiyo) 5: Wakakusa Monogatari (TOKIMATSU Sanae) 6: Heidi (FUJITA Motoko) 8: Shoukoujo (NAKAGAWA Yoshiko) 9: Ai no Ikka (NITTA Kyouko) 10: Akage no Anne (TERAKAWA Eriko)

Part of the Comic Roman Mystery series. Volumes in series 2: Mizu no Naka no Akai Ie 4: Hana no You na Lilibet 6: Rita! Dare o Matsu 10: Noroi no Suzu no Oto 11: Shisha e no Konyaku Yubiwa 16: Kage o Koroshita Onna 18: Kyōfu no Ōdokei 19: Chinurareta Kuromisa 20: Shiryou Paulet no Koi 21: Eriza wa Ake to Moeta 22: Kanashibari ga Kuru! 24: Yuurei Bunjou Juutaku 26: Youjo no Yuuwaku (SHIKANO Keiko) 30: Yaminohate Kara 33: Hakuchuumu (NARUMO Atsuko) 38: Chimamire no Takeningyou 39: Norowareta Keizu 41: Majo Iruma 42: Kyōto Kara Kita Rei Shōjo

Akiyoshi Kyohei and Ichinose Wakana are happy newlyweds and very much on love. However, they don't have much time for a honeymoon because the new high school term starts soon, and they both must attend. Wakana as a student, and Kyohei as her teacher!

Mariko Kayane, 18, attends design school and has a boyfriend: Nishimura Shōichi a boy who became popular playing football, so much so that girls stop him on the street to ask for his autograph! During a date with Shōichi, Mariko finds a very nice book, illustrated by a certain "Tsunokiyoshi" who turns out to be a 34-year-old teacher. Although he is almost twice his age, Mariko begins to take an interest ...

On the outskirts of Neo-Hong Kong lies a mysterious Chinese-style garden. Legend has it that anyone who looks upon the fairy of the garden will die before the night is out. Five years ago, Douglas Pyke was charged with discovering the true nature of this fairy, but when he accidentally killed a woman in the line of duty, he left the police force forever. Now, a cabbie and sometime private eye, he is asked to find a missing scientist and confront the mysteries of the garden once more.

Part of *Michino Sentimental Love Series* (ミッチーノセンチメンタルラブシリーズ) Volumes in the series

In the future (1998), Japan has fallen under military control. As young men are conscripted to help with the war efforts for longer and longer periods, Risa waits anxiously for her boyfriend's return...

Campus comedies weren't always the leading plot of shoujo manga. The old shoujo manga used to focus on personal accomplishments, or becoming somebody. "Catch, Love" is about a girl who picks up a camera someday and realizes that she wants to be a photographer, like her father once was. She starts working for a magazine, meeting some celebrities and taking photos of them. But those old ladies chastise the girl because she falls short to emulating the great photographer, her father. She aims to perfect her skills and win compliments from those who loved her father's work... And of course, she receives a lot of support from her friends and the love of her life. A lonely heroine can't make a good story!

Manga contributions to various hobby magazines during the 1980s and early 90's. The series have been bundled in a book, published by Dainippon Kaiga in 1992, and was re-published by the same publisher in 1997. **Shirarezaru Kyojin no Mattei** (The Unknown Youngest Brother of the Giants) A king of a Vulcan country orders the construction of a huge airplane. **Koutetsu no Ikuji** (The Pride of Steel) A story about the Monitor and the Merrimack, two ironclad ships of the American Civil War. **Tahoutou no Deban** (Enter the Multigun Tower) A pig creates a huge tank and kidnaps a girl. Her boyfriend comes after them, and he and the girl finally destroy the tank. Miyazaki wanted to make an anime out of this. He even said, "I want to make the tank go at full speed with 'Country Road' as BGM" (!) There was a plan to make it into an OAV, but the project never materialized. **Noufu no Me** (The Eyes of a Farmer) Based on Andre Malreaux's semi-autobiographical novel "L'Espoir", this is a story about a farmer who finds an enemy base during the Spanish Civil War. It features a Potez 540 bomber. **Ryuu no Koutetsu** (Steel of the Dragon) A story about Teien and Chinen, Chinese battelships in the China-Japan War of 1905. **Kyuushuu Joukuu no Juugousakuki** (The Heavy Bomber over Kyuushu) A story about a Chinese heavy bomber (Martin 139W) which flew to Kyuushuu in Japan to conduct a night "air raid". Instead of bombs, it dropped fliers to calling for peace. **Koushahoutou** (The Antiaircraft Guntower) A story about a huge antiaircraft guntower in Germany and the many Allied air force attempts to remove it. Q ship A story about a "Q Ship" during World War I. "Q Ship" was an English battleship which disguised itself as a civilian ship by putting sails on its radio mast to fight against German U-boats, who were fooled to take it as their easy target. **Anshoumaru Monogatari** (The story of Anshoumaru) A story about Anshoumaru, a Japanese make-shift aircraft carrier. **London Joukuu 1918 nen** (Over London, 1918) A story about the German air raid of London. **Saihin Zensen** (The Poorest Front) A story about a Japanese fishboat Kissyoumaru and her crew, who were commandeered by the Japanese Navy. **Hikoutei Jidai** (The Age of the Flying Boat) The manga "Porco Rosso" is based on. **Buta to Tora** (A pig and the Tiger) A story about Hans, a German mechanic and a Tiger tank.

Jealousy, fear, and love...where does it all lead? Let Satonaka Machiko take you on a journey into the true heart of women in this sometimes dark, sometimes comedic short story collection!

Amazon: Habara, who dropped out of college after deciding to repeat a year and works as a model club manager, and Suzuki, who has been unofficially decided to get a job, decide to leave their spare time to go to the disco. There were Nana, a model of the children's club in Habara's office, and Asako, a mother of seven, dreaming of being a singer. Habara and his friends who brought the drunken Asako back to her house are mistaken for her kidnapper by her Asako the next morning, but she is invited to a picnic by Asako who realizes that she is misunderstanding. Suzuki, who was interested in Asako, was overjoyed ... In addition to the title work, 3 works that shine with Naomi Akimoto's sensibility are included.

Yoshitaka Amano's manga adaptation of the Baku Yumemakura novel of the same name. Amon is a young warrior desperately trying to avenge his mother's death. At the Emperor Valhiss' castle, Amon will have to endure the dangers of initiation and join the ranks of the imperial army. Once in the heart of the fortified city, Amon unexpectedly meets Princess Lichia, the beautiful daughter of King Sem Darai. The Emperor hopes to exchange the princess for a map in the possession of the King, but the real objectives of the Emperor are still obscure...

Attacker You! is the story of ambitious and energetic 13-year-old junior high schoolgirl You Hazuki (variously known as "Mila," "Jeanne" or "Juana" in Western dubbed versions of the anime), who moves to Tokyo from Osaka to live with her father Toshihiko, a cameraman recently returned from Peru, and attend school. You's mother is not in the picture, having left when You was very young. Also living with You and her father is her younger brother Sunny, who is very attached to his older sister and tends to follow her everywhere she goes, including to school and to her volleyball matches. You is also curious about Kyushi Tajima, the pretty blonde woman whom she sees covering volleyball games on television, and about why her father becomes very angry whenever You mentions her. You is passionate about volleyball and dreams of one day being a part of Japan's national women's volleyball team in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. She joins her school's girls' volleyball team and quickly becomes one of the top players, although her coach (who is also her homeroom teacher) is brutal and literally slaps his players around when they don't live up to his expectations. You begins a tumultuous friendship with former school volleyball champ and former arch-rival Nami Hayase (French name: "Peggy"), which comes to a head when the two girls join opposing professional teams. She also develops a crush on So Takiki, the captain of the Hikawa boys' volleyball team (known as "Shiro," "Serge" or "Sergio" in various Western versions), and puts as much effort into trying to win his heart as she does into her game.

About a golf player.

Daisuke meets a boy who's lost his memory, but he has powerful fists and a ton of money! Maybe he has what it takes to become a great boxer?! From Manga Reborn

A collection of short stories 1. Z Tou-chan the No.1 (also included in Metal Box) 2. Musuko the Z (also included in Metal Box) 3. Bye Bye Blowback 4. Combat Doll (also included in Metal Box) 5. Samson

The story is about an enthusiastic kid soccer team at the Kitahara elementary school, who struggle without a competent striker, when little Kakeru Daichi's family moves in to the town. He immediately applies to join the team, keen to use his skills gained in the kid team of famous soccer club "The Falcons".

Part of the Comics-ban Sekai Meisaku Zenshuu series. Volumes in series 1: Romeo to Juliet (HISAKAKE Hikomi) 2: Jane Eyre (HAYASE Takumi) 3: Les Miserables (MISAKI Akira) 4: Christmas Carol (TAMURA Sumiyo) 5: Wakakusa Monogatari (TOKIMATSU Sanae) 6: Heidi (FUJITA Motoko) 8: Shoukoujo (NAKAGAWA Yoshiko) 9: Ai no Ikka (NITTA Kyouko) 10: Akage no Anne (TERAKAWA Eriko)

A girl named Mayuri appears before Tokio Myouji a failing high school student. She is the daughter of his father, who disappeared in India, and an Indian mother, making her Tokio's half-sister. Mayuri has an unusual reaction to the mantra that resonates in the statue of the Peacock Myou, the guardian deity of Myouji Temple... When these two meet, a battle of gods and demons begins. What will be the outcome?

Legendary boxer Keijiro Akagi's second son, Eiji, is a high school dropout and the world's worst rock guitarist. Though his father and elder brother are both boxers, he hates the sport but suddenly takes an interest in it when he meets the local champion's little sister.

Akira's pitches are just so fast, no one can hit them! Left with no other choice, the team goes to recruit...a sumo wrestler?! From Manga Reborn

1. **Scanty Kiki Ippatsu** (スキャンティー危機一髪) 2. **Moshikashite Kekkon!?** (もしかして結婚！？) 3. **Subete no Comedy wa Kekkon ni Owaru!?** (すベてのコメディは結婚に終わる！？) 4. **Yane no Shita no Kounotori** (屋根の下のコウノトリ) 5. **Nama Hitachi no Uta** (生ひ立ちの歌)

One night, Michio chases a UFO to see where it lands. He is taken inside it and encounters a mysterious baby, Ultra B. Soon reveals that he has superpowers when he moves in with Michio's family. Source: The Anime Encyclopedia

1. Otomegokoro Yumegokoro 2. Cobalt Blue no Hitoshizuku 3. Mahou no Toketa Princess 4. Yume no Kaori no Tea Time 5. Harukaze no Melody

The "Rakuga Club" is a club made up of the omissions of the art club. Since there is no club fee, the director, Makoto Takahashi, and other members are busy with part-time jobs (chores of other clubs), and the works to be exhibited at the school festival are not decided.

Akiko "Ako" Ouji is the captain of the school judo team, while her neighbor, Yusuke Himekawa, is a former martial artist now fond on cooking. When some thugs threaten Ako and her judo team, Yusuke shows off his special skill: fighting while cooking.

In the *Etienne* series: 01) Anti-Christ Symphony 02) Tenrankai no E 03) Amun-re no Yubiwa 04) Crystal Ballad 05) Tarot Paradise 06) Yumemiru Ma no Romance 07) Fushigi no Hoshi no Magic 08) Hoshi no Angel Ring 09) Mahou no Mori no Dream 10) Fantasia no Meikyuu 11) Hanasaku no Angel Moon 12) Tenshi no Hitomi no Aria 13) Koisuru Primavera