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Aspiring actor Makoto Amano is bound by a strict condition from his father: he may only pursue his dream if he lives as a girl for his final two years of high school. After transferring to a new school, Makoto develops a close friendship with the spirited and tomboyish Ito Miura, who also loves drama and is the only one who knows his secret. Yet, the question remains whether their bond is purely platonic.

Ren is an orphan girl in another world whose life takes a grim turn when she is sold to a merchant with dark intentions. As she faces this dangerous situation, memories of a past existence on the planet Earth suddenly flood back—reminding her that she was once a man, a research scientist. With these recovered memories stirring, Ren escapes into the Dark Forest, where mysterious magical abilities begin to awaken within her. To survive the brutal realities of this new world, she must rely both on the scientific knowledge from her former life and on her emerging supernatural gifts. Can her cheat-like magical powers and the wisdom of her past existence truly protect her freedom, or will she ultimately be forced into a lifetime of servitude?

Hol Horse accepts a job from an elderly woman to find her missing parrot, which was trained by the owner of Pet Shop. This mission sends him on a global journey that ultimately leads him to the Japanese town of Morioh. After arriving in Morioh, Hol Horse meets Josuke Higashikata. Will their encounter result in friendship or conflict? Meanwhile, a mysterious foe with terrifying Stand powers lurks in the town. Can Hol Horse and Dio's former associates finally break free from his lasting hold?

Mary Saotome enters her first year at the elite Hyakkaou Private Academy, expecting a bright future. But her plans shift when she meets a former classmate who has become a housepet, drawing her into the academy's secret gambling underworld. Can this ordinary girl adapt to her new surroundings, keep her finances intact, and build friendships? Find out what happens in this story leading up to the celebrated Kakegurui series.

Deep within a secluded forest, a lonely monster lives in isolation, shunned by others because of her frightening appearance. She longs for companionship. Her solitude ends when she meets Lily Blind, a blind girl who wanders near the abandoned house the monster calls home. Unaware of the monster's looks, Lily shows her unexpected kindness. To nurture their growing bond, the monster, nicknamed "Heath" by Lily, decides to conceal her true identity. As misunderstandings pile up, Heath struggles with guilt over her deception. Fearing that Lily might leave, Heath gathers the courage to confess her feelings and reveal the truth about herself before they part ways. Bocchi Kaibutsu to Moumoku Shoujo explores the rapidly deepening romance between two girls who have both struggled to find acceptance. Note: This entry pertains to the print edition only.

In "The Legend of Koizumi," global figures such as the Pope, Kim Jong Il, George W. Bush, and former Japanese prime ministers take part in intense rivalries through the game of riichi mahjong. Extra one-shot chapters include: Volume 3: Ritz Season.1 Volume 4: Oretachi Kenou Shineitai Volume 11: Ritz Season.2 Volume 12: Lacross Shoujo Katagiri Ririn-san wa Totemo Moteru Volume 13: Ritz Season.3

After leaving high school without graduating, Daegun Kwon works part-time at a convenience store while studying for his GED. When a gang of thugs harasses him on the job and he fights them off, a woman from the Education Foundation approaches Daegun with an opportunity tied to a program known as "Designated Bully." Offered a shot at a normal life, Daegun agrees and enrolls in school to carry out his sole mission as the designated bully: eliminate the other bullies and bring order back to the school.

Three years after finishing high school, Hikaru Kusakabe and Rihito Sajou are maintaining their long-distance relationship. Kusakabe throws himself completely into his music career, putting in intense effort and having few chances to see Sajou. Meanwhile, Sajou keeps busy with college club activities and hanging out with friends. Even so, Sajou finds it hard to cope with Kusakabe's absence. When Kusakabe makes an unexpected visit one day, Sajou decides to call off their engagement. Though their feelings for each other remain unchanged, both Kusakabe and Sajou must adjust to this new situation, holding onto the hope that they might reunite someday.

Long ago, an alchemist created Winter. Now, Winter lives with Jane, gradually discovering what it means to be human.

Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! follows Yuuta Togashi as he enters his first year at a new high school, determined to bury the embarrassment of his chuunibyou phase, when he called himself the "Dark Flame Master." Hoping for a clean slate, Yuuta looks forward to a normal high school life. At first, his routine seems to be falling into place without incident. But his hopes for ordinariness are disrupted when he encounters Rikka Takanashi, a classmate still fully immersed in her own chuunibyou delusions. Rikka's presence drags Yuuta back into the very mindset he tried to leave behind. As the story unfolds, Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! explores the growing bond between Yuuta and Rikka as they navigate their peculiar high school experiences, with Yuuta constantly struggling against the lingering shadow of chuunibyou.

Roughly a year after the events of The Fable, Akira and Youko are forced to abandon their current mission due to the Covid-19 pandemic and head back to Osaka to take up their quiet civilian life once more. However, their peace does not last long.

In *Ookiku Furikabutte*, Ren Mihashi is a pitcher who never gives up, no matter the circumstances. During middle school, his teammates grew envious and blamed him for their losses, convinced his position was due to favoritism. Defeated, Mihashi left for a new high school, believing his baseball career was over. At Nishiura High, Mihashi is unexpectedly recruited into the newly formed baseball team, where his talents are recognized. He forms a partnership with the straightforward catcher, Takaya Abe, who insists on becoming the key to unlocking Mihashi's true potential—as long as Mihashi follows his instructions. This sets the stage for Mihashi's growth as he works to build the strength and self-assurance needed to match up with his new teammates on the field.

At the lowest point in Kuzuno Sekai's life, he finds himself transported to a fantasy world that feels like a video game, where he receives a game controller that lets him stop time! Lifting skirts, swiping cash, breaking out of prison—sounds like a great deal, but there's a catch. His time-stopping power allows him to stretch a single moment into months, yet in the world's normal flow of time—where everyone else lives—he only has three days to complete some goal that is never made clear. If he fails to reach that goal before the world's three-day timer runs out, he has no idea what awaits him!

The Hybrid Child is a highly advanced artificial being often mistaken for a doll, capable of learning to read and express emotions. Its growth depends on the love it receives from its owner—the more affection given, the more it flourishes. Kotarou Izumi, an easygoing person, has lived with his Hybrid Child, Hazuki, for ten years, convinced they will always be together. But his life is shaken when Hazuki unexpectedly becomes ill. Through three separate short stories, "Hybrid Child" examines the difficulties faced by both Hybrid Children and their owners.

A martial artist lacking skill, a white mage with a perpetually sour attitude, a black mage who is always lazy, and a drunk warrior. These four novice guards face off against monsters to keep the peace in their town. Day after day, the heroines suffer humiliation in this controversial story.

Twenty years prior, a lethal cloud of toxic gas rose from a neighboring swamp, wiping out thousands in the village of Hinamizawa. In the wake of the devastating "Great Hinamizawa Disaster," the settlement has been mostly abandoned and shunned. But on a single fateful night, five strangers converge in this forsaken mountain hamlet. In Yoigoshi-hen—a hypothetical offshoot of Tsumihoroboshi-hen—former resident Mion Sonozaki journeys to the crumbling Furude Shrine in Hinamizawa, seeking refuge from the rain. Along the way, she encounters Akira Otobe, who is looking for his lost companions. Entering the shrine, they discover others already gathered there, all in search of safety. However, when one of their group is killed, suspicion mounts, and some begin to point fingers at Mion—given that she was supposedly killed during the Great Hinamizawa Disaster two decades earlier.

Hyun is what some might call resourceful, frugal, or perhaps just plain stingy. Regardless of the label, he is also determined—he spent countless hours grinding day and night to build a top-tier character. However, after selling it, every single penny was seized by loan sharks. In the new VR MMO Royal Road, he is dedicated to achieving success for himself and his family. He understands that he must absolutely never become one of those weak and poor sculptors, so what will he do when he inadvertently becomes the Legendary Moonlight Sculptor?

An Earth in the 21st century that has fused with another world. An era of "dungeons" teeming with monsters and the "adventurers" that raid them. Also, the most elite educational facility in South Korea that fosters these adventurers: "Warrior High School." Although he was once considered one of the greatest adventurers in Asia, he has been accused of false charges and, while dungeon smuggling in order to pay for his sick father's medical treatments, Jaryong Yoo comes across one teen. "You there, get in Warrior High School." This is a story about a young man who's lost his dream, hiding his identity, finding himself once again.

Yusuke Saito seems like an ordinary high school student, but his memories only go back six months. When people start coming up to him, saying they knew him from before and accusing him of terrible things, he understands he needs to recover his lost memories. If he can't find out the truth, the secrets from his past might end up destroying him.

In the series Penguin Revolution, Yukari Fujimaru, a high school student, possesses a special talent: she can recognize future stars by sensing their unique "aura," which manifests as angel wings. Among her classmates is the striking Ryouko Katsuragi, who also has this aura, shown as a pair of small wings. Although Ryouko appears to be female, they are actually a male in disguise. To pursue her own ambitions, Yukari chooses to help Ryouko reach stardom.

In the fog-shrouded town of Nazumi, high school student Ryuusuke Fukada returns to his hometown, stirring painful childhood memories. The town's unusual weather has given rise to a game called intersection fortune-telling, where strangers meet at crossroads to exchange anonymous advice. While many enjoy this tradition, Ryuusuke associates it with a tragic incident from his youth that led to another participant's misfortune, making his reunion with childhood friend Midori Shibayama emotionally difficult. Upon Ryuusuke's return, a sinister new figure emerges: the Intersection Pretty Boy. Despite his charming appearance, he delivers only cruel and harsh advice, which strangely captivates those who encounter him. As these meetings lead to dire consequences, Ryuusuke vows to stop this mysterious man from causing further harm. Can Ryuusuke confront and halt the Pretty Boy, or will more suffering befall those involved?

After losing her parents in a tragic accident, Kanami had once shared a close bond with her older brother. But following the disaster, he grew distant and occasionally harsh. While she was weeping by herself in a park, she encountered a young man who offered to stay with her during her times of solitude. Desperate for someone to be with, she agrees to his proposal to act as a substitute for her brother, insisting on compensating him for his time. Through these meetings, Kanami seeks to relive the joyful moments she had with her real brother and repair their broken family relationship.

Does Hajime-kun require a notebook, a shirt, or gym clothes? The lethargic boy is always cared for by his classmate Mitsuishi-san. How did the once cold honor student transform into a doting girlfriend in only a year?

In "Let Dai," the pursuit of freedom might itself become the prison that traps us. This story of forbidden love and unforgivable betrayal takes place in a cold neo-Seoul, filled with young delinquents and pleasure-seekers. Dai, a morally corrupt teenager, embodies the city's mix of attraction and brutality. As the leader of the ruthless Furies gang, he mesmerizes everyone who sees him while hiding his violent nature. When an upright student named Jaehee rescues a beautiful girl from a Fury attack, he unknowingly starts a path that leads him into intense passion and unrelenting suffering. From his brutal initiation into the gang to a shocking betrayal of his own girlfriend, Jaehee struggles between disgust and fascination. Dai shows himself as a kind, caring companion one moment and a merciless villain the next, stirring dangerous and unexpected desires in Jaehee.

Gurai, a Japanese Catholic priest, finds himself unable to end his prolonged sexual relationship with Yuki, a charismatic but ruthless young criminal mastermind. As Yuki's increasingly violent actions lead to multiple deaths, Gurai is overwhelmed by remorse for his failure to stop them.

The Cain Saga delves into the obscured history of Earl Cain C. Hargreaves, an alluring individual from a family line tainted by concealed realities, deceit, and serious transgressions. Serving as a precursor to the Godchild series, this narrative follows a young Cain as he investigates the puzzle of his own beginnings and confronts the various mysteries he encounters.

After being judged and found wanting, the divine being known as "The Divine Twilight" receives a job offer from Thanatos, the king of the underworld! The fallen god returns to Earth under the identity of Changsun Lee, now tasked with sealing those who attempt to break through from beyond. In exchange for the promise of a fresh start, Changsun begins gathering the necessary equipment and skills to complete his mission—but he can't shake the feeling that he's being watched... Will this Divine Twilight experience a new dawn, or is the sun about to set on his second opportunity?

Yoshino Nako lives by the motto: "If I'm happy, I can do anything!" She takes her sister's place and runs off with the intended groom in a political arranged marriage. However, when the Hayami group encounters problems, Nako ends up coping with the repercussions of also sheltering the troublemaker brother.

In the world of Rozen Maiden, the solitary Jun Sakurada originally chose to activate the sentient Rozen Maiden doll Shinku and assist her in the Alice Game, a contest among the dolls. However, this synopsis explores an alternate timeline where Jun did not wind her up, leading to a vastly different life path. In this alternate reality, Jun is now a college student who continues to struggle with the lingering effects of his hikikomori phase, maintaining a somber demeanor. While working part-time at a bookstore, he discovers a series of weekly publications titled "How to Make a Girl," which includes a key component—a spring—to animate a doll. Upon returning home one evening, he finds the next installment of the series along with a doll case and parts necessary to create the fifth Rozen Maiden, Shinku. Despite assembling most of the components, the books abruptly stop arriving, and Jun receives a letter informing him of the series' discontinuation. The letter also reveals that to obtain the remaining doll parts, he must venture into the mysterious N-Field. Complicating matters further, Jun begins receiving emails from his younger self, urging him to intervene in the battle against the malevolent seventh doll, Kirakishou. Armed with an unfinished doll, Jun sets off toward the N-Field, unaware of the impending events that await him.

In "Kakushigoto: My Dad's Secret Ambition," ten-year-old Hime Gotou, full of energy, watches her father Kakushi Gotou put on a suit each morning and head out, believing he goes to an office job. Once she's not looking, Kakushi changes into worn-out casual clothes. As a single parent, Kakushi hides a major secret: he is a famous creator of comedy manga, but his work is known for being crude and suggestive. This pushes him to go to great lengths so his unsuspecting daughter never finds out about his creations. Haunted by the worry that Hime might stop looking up to him, Kakushi gets help from her teacher and his exhausted editors to keep up this complicated lie. Even as funny situations play out, hints of a more serious secret from the Gotou family's past begin to surface.

Hajin Chun, the most formidable assassin of the Orthodox Murim's Righteous Heavenly Alliance, dies while attempting to escape in pursuit of freedom. Then— "The divine cult is immortal, may all demons submit. Congratulations on your recovery, third young master!" He is reincarnated into the body of the Murim's public enemy—the third young master of the Demonic Cult?! The conquest of the Demonic Murim by Hajin Chun, the Orthodox Murim's ultimate secret weapon, now begins.

Mikazuki Subaru is a reclusive mystery novelist who finds social interactions disruptive to his writing process. He views people as obstacles to his creative world-building. One day, Subaru stumbles upon a stray cat, which sparks a new wave of inspiration. He decides to take the cat home, hoping it will serve as his muse. The challenge lies in whether the cat's enigmatic actions will provide enough material for his next novel.

First-year university students Wataru Toda and Chiharu Saeki begin attending different institutions as they step into adulthood. After enrolling, Wataru takes a job at a movie theater, while Saeki works elsewhere. Although they have been together since high school, the demands of their academic and work lives start putting pressure on their relationship. Determined to keep their bond strong despite fewer chances to meet, they decide to uphold their shared custom of watching films together. Recalling their high school days, they set up a special plan for the upcoming summer break. As the holidays draw near, Wataru and Saeki work to deepen their connection while handling this new phase of their lives.

The powerful Medicine Faction has been crushed by the wicked Venom Clan. While the clan moves across the land, destroying every group under the faction one by one, Zhen Ziqiang is captured and turned into a test subject for the Elder of the Venom Clan. After being injected with many different poisons, Ziqiang emerges from the abyss of hell as an Asura. Filled with rage, he breaks free and starts plotting his vengeance as the last survivor of his faction. His ultimate aim is to wipe out the entire Poison Faction and make them suffer from their own venom.

In "Ushio and Tora," the story follows the hardships of Ushio Aotsuki, who is constantly pursued and sometimes helped by a massive, mystical, frequently invisible tiger-like beast. The Aotsuki family runs a Shinto shrine in Japan. Five centuries ago, one of Ushio's samurai ancestors fought and sealed this same tiger against a boulder with a sacred weapon known as the "Beast Spear." This spear not only serves as a powerful weapon but also grants its wielder the combat abilities of that ancient warrior. Ushio accidentally discovers the cave where Tora has been imprisoned. At first, he refuses to remove the spear pinning Tora, but the tiger's release attracts numerous monsters seeking to challenge both Tora and, by extension, Ushio. Forced to set Tora free, Ushio must now manage a relationship with a creature that wants to devour him, yet is held back by the spear's proximity. The plot centers on their evolving bond, intertwined with battles against mythical enemies and Tora's attempts to adapt to modern life.

Tsukuru and his classmates were transported to another world during an ordinary school day. On the other side of the summoning, however, a hero auction was being held, where each nation would bid for the heroes to defeat the demon kings of their respective territories. While his classmates received cheat jobs and were quickly auctioned off, Tsukuru was given the useless job "Chef." Since no nation placed a bid for him, he was thrown out through a transfer gate. On the other side of the gate lay a territory dominated by powerful monsters.

Yuurin, the daughter of a minor government official, makes her way to the royal palace in search of a better-paying position. However, she discovers that the job is actually the role of a bride for Haku Reishou, the feared and emotionless ruler known as "His Majesty, the Wolf." Caught in the palace's intricate web of schemes, Yuurin uncovers a secret about the king and finds herself trapped as his temporary wife. Included one-shot: Volume 2: Under the Starry Night, Lies Overflow

Sumi Izumi, a 25-year-old struggling with depression and anxiety, feels her existence lacks meaning. Frequently lacking drive and self-worth, she perceives herself stuck in an endless loop while failing to care for herself. Despite seeing life as grim and full of hopelessness, she continues to search for comfort in small pleasures. These efforts may slowly lead her toward a brighter perspective.

Hakumei and Mikochi, each only a little over three inches in height, make their home in a tiny treehouse nestled within a forest. They get around by riding on insects and birds, and fashion umbrellas from leaves. Their charming everyday adventures unfold in a magical realm populated by small folk and gods.

Ein is reincarnated as a nobleman by the Goddess—a huge opportunity. But the skill she grants him, "Toxin Decomposition EX," is a dud. One day, Ein discovers he has a rare talent: he can absorb magic power by eating magic stones. He also learns that he has another identity as a prince of the largest kingdom. With his loving, beautiful mother and clever fiancée by his side, Ein's journey to become the King begins!

In the wake of the Quincies' Thousand Year Blood War, the Soul Society remains fraught with lingering tensions. Tokinada Tsunayashiro has risen to lead his clan after a string of assassinations eliminated all other possible successors. Guided by a malevolent scheme to forge a new Soul King, he risks sparking yet another conflict across dimensions. Yet, a glimmer of hope persists. Shuhei Hisagi, the vice-captain of the Ninth Division and a writer for the Seireitei Bulletin, steps forward as an unlikely hero capable of averting this impending war.

In "Master Keaton," the narrative follows Taichi Hiraga Keaton, an archaeology professor who also works as an insurance investigator. Known for his distinctive and effective investigative techniques, Keaton relies on his varied background—the son of a Japanese zoologist father and an English noble mother, he studied archaeology at Oxford and was formerly an SAS soldier. He merges his scholarly expertise and military training to reveal hidden facts, stop illegal actions, and seek justice.

In the seventeen years since the enigmatic and invincible Fleet of Fog materialized and dominated the world's oceans, rendering intercontinental and inter-island travel obsolete, humanity has yearned for liberation from this aquatic tyranny. Despite the persistent desire for a rebellion against these uncrewed ships, there was no sign of salvation—until recently. The invention of a weapon capable of harming the Fog Fleet has ignited a glimmer of hope. With the vital data and prototypes needing to be transported from Japan to America for manufacturing, the submarine I-401 emerges as the sole viable option. This submarine, alongside its humanoid representation—an AI known as Iona, who presents herself as a youthful girl—was once part of the Fleet of Fog but has now decided to ally with humans. Under the leadership of Captain Chihaya Gunzo and his team, the I-401 stands as the only ship controlled by humans that can traverse the seas unhindered. However, it adheres solely to the orders of its captain, who operates independently.

Kakeru Aizawa serves as the manager for his high school's mediocre soccer team, believing himself to be completely devoid of athletic ability. His older brother Suguru is the exact opposite—a brilliant star player on Japan's national team. Despite their close relationship, Kakeru secretly envies Suguru's skill. Suguru, convinced that Kakeru has hidden potential, keeps urging him to play. After an unexpected tragedy strikes, Kakeru is forced to take the field himself. At the same time, he meets an old crush again and confronts the lingering emotional wounds that have prevented him from moving forward.

Before he realized it, he found himself alone in a mountain filled with unfamiliar plants and creatures. After dodging a large slime and a group of bandits, he descends the mountain and arrives at a castle, where he is taken prisoner as a suspicious individual. During his interrogation in the dungeon by the female knight Irias, he mentions the bandits he saw, and Irias—who had been struggling to track them down—quickly moves to capture them. He has no desire to become a hero or build a harem: "I just want to live safely." This is the story of a man who survives in another world using "understanding" as his weapon.

In Ahiru no Sora, the protagonist, Sora Kurumatani, is a short and delicate student who has just started attending a new school. Despite his physical shortcomings, he holds a strong passion for basketball, having trained his shooting skills since childhood. His goal is to grow as tall as his mother, who was a former basketball player. The circumstances surrounding his mother and how Sora adapts to his life at the new school are yet to be revealed.

Douglas was once hailed as a legendary enhancement spellcaster, but now he's nothing more than an ordinary, frail old man. After being cast out of the hero party and stripped of his adventurer's license, he ended up as a vagrant drifting aimlessly with no purpose. But when he crosses paths with Rabi, a little girl afflicted by a curse, a new journey begins…

This narrative directly follows Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji, picking up immediately after Part 3 concludes. After securing a decisive victory in the 2-Player Mahjong contest against the nefarious President Muraoka Takashi, Kaiji is escorted home by Kazuya, the son of Chairman Hyoudou. During their ride, Kazuya proposes that Kaiji participate in one final gamble that very evening, an offer Kaiji accepts. The story delves into the unexpected developments that arise and the details of this new bet.