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In the 13th century, East Asia is consumed by war as Genghis Khan strives to conquer the entire world, with the Tangut people becoming the newest target of the Mongol Empire. The Mongols intend not merely to take land, but to completely wipe out Tangut culture and remove all traces of their existence from history, following the recent downfall of the formidable Tangut warrior known as Shut Hell. In modern-day Japan, Sudou, an easygoing high school student troubled by vivid dreams of the past, encounters a new classmate named Suzuki, who shows an odd interest in him. This meeting triggers a series of events that will drastically change Sudou's life. When Suzuki utters the name "Shut Hell," Sudou's surroundings start to dissolve into darkness. Transported to another era, Sudou wakes up at an abandoned gallows, now occupying the body of Shut Hell. They are soon discovered by Yurul, a boy who resembles Suzuki and shares a complicated history with both the Mongols and Shut Hell. As Yurul explains their intertwined past and the danger they face from the Mongol Empire, Sudou learns that "she" has lost all memories.

In "Hiraeth: The End of the Journey," the concept of what lies beyond death is examined through the perspective of Mika Kashima, a lively teenager struggling with the grief of losing her closest friend. Feeling hopeless and unable to find purpose in her life, Mika makes the tragic choice to end her own life, hoping to reunite with her friend in the afterlife. Her plans are disrupted when an immortal human and a deity step in just as she attempts to end her existence. After learning that an afterlife truly exists, Mika is given a new objective: to journey alongside the immortal and the god to the realm of the dead, driven by her desire to see her dear friend once more.

Kyuu-chan is a charming cat with a quirky personality who loves treats, cuddles, and bow ties, but above all, adores Hinata, the young working professional who adopted this lively feline. As they settle into their new life together, both learn important things from one another. This heartwarming slice-of-life manga seamlessly mixes the ordinary with the surprising.

In "The Savior's Book Café Story in Another World," Tsukina Mizumori, a thirty-something bookworm and amateur chef, leads a quiet life. An entity known as God unexpectedly beckons her to another world, offering her the mantle of savior, which she promptly declines. However, with little alternative, she agrees under the condition of obtaining certain benefits to ease her journey. Armed with a mystical pendant, Tsukina establishes a book café on the edge of town. Her initial patron is Il Soeil, the leader of the Knights of Othel and a kindred spirit in literature. Il, feeling neglected by the other savior who prefers spending time with the prince rather than honing her magical skills, finds comfort in Tsukina’s serene establishment and develops a fondness for the café’s proprietor. For three months, Tsukina relishes her tranquil existence as an inconspicuous savior. But when God pays a visit with foreboding news about the other savior, Tsukina’s covert identity might soon be revealed, challenging her peaceful routine.

In ages long past, the Sun Goddess descended from the sky to bestow fire and life upon humanity. She is now honored as the guardian deity of knights, blessing their victories. In the Mormeratta Kingdom, Hildegar Aelius—a woman blessed with divine abilities—waged a war that forced the North into surrender. However, Hildegar now endures a terrible curse: every night, her body is gripped by agonizing torment. Desperate for a cure and determined to conceal her condition, Hildegar's most trusted allies search for a healer who can treat her without learning her identity. By chance, they encounter Erkin, a kind-hearted Northern apothecary whose parents were killed by Hildegar during the war. Erkin's specialized knowledge offers temporary relief, leading Hildegar to summon him to the castle in search of a permanent solution. Erkin remains unaware that the mysterious patient he treats is the same person who murdered his parents. Having spilled the blood of many Northerners, Hildegar's fate now becomes entwined with a single individual. Drawn by something familiar in Erkin's eyes, Hildegar disguises herself as a handmaiden named "Kaya" to grow closer to him. But in doing so, she risks confronting the full consequences of her past and the burning desire for revenge that fuels Erkin.

Yuki Nomoto, an office worker who loves cooking, feels like she has no one to enjoy her homemade meals with. Even though she puts a lot of effort into her dishes, she finds it unsatisfying to only cook for herself. One day, she runs into her neighbor Totoko Kasuga, who lives two doors away and is hauling a huge pile of fast food to eat by herself. Kasuga might come off as intimidating, but her big appetite is exactly what Nomoto needs to improve her cooking. As Nomoto keeps making meals for Kasuga, the two of them slowly start to open up and build a stronger bond.

On the surface, Hayate Ichikura, Shun Futami, Takayuki Mima, and Souma Shima seem to have nothing in common except their striking good looks and effortlessly cool exteriors. Yet, they all share one unexpected trait—they are all extremely clumsy. From misplacing wallets to putting on clothes wrong and easily getting lost, these four often stumble into all sorts of blunders. To keep up their image, they have to act like their mistakes are intentional and always stay composed in front of others.

Marisa encounters a peculiar hermit near the Human Village. After informing Reimu, the two find the hermit, known as Ibara Kasen, skulking around the Hakurei Shrine. Ibara is a strange, bandaged recluse whose true abilities and background are unknown, though she appears unexpectedly familiar with the residents and Gensoukyou.

In "After-School Hanako-kun," the supernatural entity Hanako-kun and his human companion Nene Yashiro typically handle a variety of paranormal occurrences at Kamome Academy. But when they get a chance to relax, how do they spend their time? Join the characters from Toilet-bound Hanako-kun as they engage in casual after-school pastimes, such as playing games, coping with illnesses, undergoing gender swaps, and discovering secrets that could change the world.

In this unique shojo comedy, high school life is presented in the style of a nature documentary. Third-year junior high student Kanoko Naedoko prefers solitude, content to remain an impartial observer of her surroundings. To her, the intricate dynamics of school romances, rumors, and social hierarchies are merely interesting data points. But as Kanoko begins to form friendships with some classmates, will she continue to view her experiences through an objective lens, or will she become more involved? Included one-shot: Volume 2: Tsuki wa Higashi ni Hi wa Nishi ni (The Moon to the East, the Sun to the West)

Blade is a transfer student who just wants to be ordinary and make friends at Rosewood Academy, a school where students train to become heroes. He seems like a normal boy, but he hides a painful secret that traces back to when the Great Hero defeated the Demon King long ago. This new class of friends must uncover the mystery around Blade as they work toward becoming full-fledged heroes.

The story centers on a geisha living in Japan. She has a deep, long-standing bond with a painter she has known since childhood, who has always been gentle with her and whom she treasures. He possesses a rare gift for painting on skin, and she values the times he adorns her arms with elaborate butterfly patterns. During a visit, she comes across a naked woman in his room. Soon after, a wealthy patron approaches her, showing strong interest in her. The idea of separating from her friend causes her great pain, making her question if their relationship is already beyond repair.

Amid the noise of triumphant conflicts, peace is merely a brief pause before the next engagement. Baltzar, a fast-rising officer from a technologically advanced military power, finds his career path abruptly altered when he is appointed as an advisor to a military academy in an allied country. There, he comes across a lack of combat preparedness, inexperienced cadets, and widespread public distrust of firearms. Can Major Baltzar gain the trust of both the troops and the civilians?

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a coming-of-age romantic drama centered on college student Tsuneo and Josee, a young woman who lives her life in a wheelchair. Known as Josee after the main character in Françoise Sagan's novel Wonderful Clouds, she fills her days with reading and painting until a chance encounter with Tsuneo inspires her to step further into the real world.

The trials and tribulations of a single father, who one day meets the reincarnation of his deceased wife.

The story of "Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu" follows a protagonist who is one of the poorest performing students in his school. In this institution, pupils can transform their exam results into summoned monsters that fight one another with teachers overseeing. But any student who gives up on a test gets a mark of zero. Mizuki Himeji, a clever and cute girl, became sick while taking her exam and was forced to depart, earning a zero even though she could have placed second in her entire grade. As a result, she is placed in Class F, the bottom-ranked class. In this school, academic performance dictates almost every facet of daily life. Students in Class A enjoy a stylish teacher, a floor-to-wall plasma television replacing the board, separate laptops, private air conditioning units, fridges, chairs that can be adjusted, plus many other luxuries. Their refrigerator holds drinks and snacks, the ceiling is transparent glass, and the walls can support tasteful decorations and plants. On the opposite end, Class F—the very worst class—gets only simple Japanese-style desks and seat cushions. Their blackboard is filthy and has no chalk available. Pupils gripe about broken furniture, and the teacher advises using glue for repairs. A broken window allows cold air in, and the teacher plans to cover it with plastic bags and tape. Cobwebs cover the room, the walls are dirty, and a strong musty smell permeates the air, probably from the aged tatami mats. This is the grim situation facing Class F. Resolved to better their circumstances, the protagonist and his comrades come up with plans to take on Class A using summoned monster fights, aiming to win Class A's excellent classroom and privileges should they succeed.

Martial Divine Demon Woohyun Dan was sealed away because his power exceeded what the world could contain. After a thousand years passed, he emerged from his confinement and drifted through back alleys, feeling that everything had lost its meaning. Just as he collapsed, weary of existence, a small hand reached out to him. "What's this?" Woohyun asked. "A dumpling!" came the answer. For the first time in his life, someone showed him kindness without any ulterior motive, and that moment altered his destiny. This is the chronicle of a martial god who crossed a thousand years through time and space.

After being killed by a freak lightning strike, 15-year-old Mochizuki Touya finds himself standing before God, who admits to making a mistake. As compensation, God offers to reincarnate Touya into a fantasy world, allowing him to bring his smartphone along. Thus begins Touya's adventure in a strange, anachronistic pseudo-medieval realm. Friends, laughter, tears, and inexplicable deus ex machina await as he aimlessly travels from place to place, pursuing whatever goal catches his fancy. The curtain rises on an epic tale of swords, sorcery, and smartphone apps!

In a future where technological progress has not softened the strict school social order, Haruyuki Arita, an overweight middle schooler, occupies the lowest rung, frequently targeted by bullies. His existence is upended when Kuroyukihime, a mesmerizing and distant upperclassman, reveals Brain Burst, a secretive software program, and the Accelerated World. Within this hidden dimension, Haruyuki rises above his mundane life and sets out as a Burst Linker, pledging to protect his newly encountered princess.

At 15 years old, volleyball is the core of Nobara Sumiyoshi's life, a talented player with grand ambitions. Yet, the cutthroat world of high school volleyball often blocks her path. One-shots included: Volume 15: "Second" Volume 16: Sugar

Makoto Kubota lived a carefree existence, spending his time on the youth division of the Izumo Group and engaging in yakuza conflicts, mahjong games, and assassinations. His life shifted when he came across a strange drug called Wild Adapter, which causes unusual effects and can lead to death. This encounter changed Kubota's perspective, prompting him to develop an unexpected bond with a wanderer named Minoru Tokito. As their relationship deepens, they become more entangled in the mystery surrounding Wild Adapter.

After 30% of Korea's population was wiped out by monsters, Players became humanity's final hope. During a battle against these creatures, a Player named Noh Eunha was on the brink of death, but he was miraculously sent back in time to when he was a baby! Now aware of the future, he is accumulating the mana he lacked in his previous life while attempting to persuade his parents to avoid the same decisions that led to their demise. But how can a 6-year-old Eunha convince his parents that he knows best?

A traveling medicine seller journeys through the countryside in search of supernatural demons called mononoke. To defeat them, he wields a sword, but first must uncover their true form (katachi), reveal the human tragedies (makoto) that created them, and understand the reasons (kotowari) behind their malevolent actions. Only then can he successfully vanquish the mononoke.

In Medical Return, Kim Jihyun, once a disgraced surgeon, is given a second chance at life when he is sent back to his middle school days. He commits himself to intense study in order to become a wealthy dermatologist, a sharp departure from his earlier financially difficult career as a surgeon.

In the elementary school setting, Akane Nishimura comes across as a typical girl with a gloomy appearance. However, her classmates spread baseless rumors that she can curse others just by touching them, giving her the nickname "Grim Reaper." Because of this, Akane endures constant bullying and has no friends, spending her school days in isolation. Everything changes when Taiyou Takada transfers in—a new student fascinated by Akane's supposed "powers" who eagerly tries to befriend her. His unfiltered approach often leaves Akane embarrassed, bringing color to her otherwise dreary daily life.

High school freshman Toujou Basara is taken aback when his father suddenly announces, "Didn't you want a little sister?" His father's eccentricities continue as he reveals plans to remarry before leaving for overseas, leaving Basara with two stunning stepsisters. Unbeknownst to him, Mio and Maria are actually the newly appointed Demon Lord and a succubus. Basara nearly enters a master-servant pact with Mio, but a "reverse" contract is inadvertently formed, making Basara the master. Due to this contract, Basara often finds himself in awkward ecchi situations. Meanwhile, Mio's life is endangered by both demon clans and heroic factions. This desire-driven action drama of the ultimate contractor unfolds.

After losing his girlfriend to a brave hero, Toru is expelled from his S-Rank party. With sadness and pain in his heart, he defeats a demon he encounters outside the city, and his ability [to save experience] is broken! Toru instantly reaches level 300. With this power far surpassing that of heroes, nothing can stop him. Kaede, a slave he meets on his journey, forms a group called the “Mangyu Brigade,” and they easily clear dungeons, acquire legendary sacred weapons, and thanks to his skills, his friends level up with ease. He rescues a countess attacked by bandits on the road and befriends a legendary beast. Toru’s journey continues at a leisurely pace as he repeatedly encounters various people along the way, while his former hero party is deprived of opportunities to play an active role and falls into decline. This is the beginning of the life of a level 300 warrior!

Paraplegic ex-sniper Ha Yiha is starting over in the VR game "Middle Earth," aiming to become a powerful player and earn enough money for surgery. But a premature logout traps him as a musketeer—the game's weakest class. Luckily, his real-life sharpshooting expertise lets him push the musketeer's abilities to new heights. As his extraordinary progress catches attention and triggers new quests, Yiha thinks he has a shot at success—only to find himself squarely in danger's crosshairs.

In "Until I Meet My Husband," Ryousuke Nanasaki describes his marriage to his beloved partner, also named Ryousuke, which occurred on October 10, 2016. The journey to this milestone was filled with difficulties, such as self-doubt, painful separations, and the challenge of coming out to his family. This narrative, based on Nanasaki's autobiographical web essay, details his life and the path toward finding happiness with his husband.

I have no idea how it happened, but I died and was reborn inside my favorite academy game. To make things stranger, I've become the corrupt and lazy villain, Weiss Fansent, whose evil deeds lead to his own death. That's a fate I'm dead set on avoiding. With the academy entrance exams fast approaching, I have no choice but to throw myself into brutal training. That means learning swordsmanship from the S-rank adventurer Miruku Abitas, followed by intense magic practice. It was tough and draining, but getting stronger gives me a better shot at escaping my doom. However, I seriously misjudged just how much potential Weiss has, and I end up shocking everyone at the exams! Could I have become even stronger than the hero? A fantasy story about rewriting the villain's destiny through hard work and incredible abilities!

Kazuto Ayanokouji is a typical high school boy who enjoys online gaming in his free time. One day, he uncovers the real identity of his in-game partner, a friend he has grown so close to that they've become married in the virtual world. That partner turns out to be Rinka Mizuki, a cool idol from his class. As Rinka attempts to act as his wife in real life, Kazuto is dragged into a dizzying daily existence.

In "Too Many Losing Heroines!", Kazuhiko Nukumizu, an ordinary and solitary boy, observes a confusing situation: Anna Yanami, a popular girl, gets placed in the friend zone by the boy she has always had feelings for. Unexpectedly, this same scenario happens with other well-liked girls around him who are also being turned down by their romantic interests. Without meaning to, Kazuhiko becomes involved in a complicated romance where each heroine is dealing with unrequited love. Can he assist in raising their spirits and guide them toward finding happiness?

In His Favorite, Yoshio Yoshida is acutely aware that appearances dictate everything. With his small stature, narrow eyes, and a scar on his face, Yoshida struggles to attract any romantic interest and endures scorn from his peers, particularly because of his close association with Takahiko Satou—the embodiment of popularity, good looks, and charm. Despite their stark differences and minimal interaction, Satou remains Yoshida's constant companion, leaving Yoshida perplexed about the nature of their bond. One of Satou's many admirers manipulates Yoshida into uncovering who holds the title of Satou's "favorite," the girl he would consider dating. Instead of solving this mystery, Yoshida finds himself unexpectedly kissed by Satou. The next day, Yoshida recalls Satou's past as a gloomy and overweight elementary school classmate whom he once protected from bullies. Satou then reveals his darker side and declares his feelings for Yoshida. Being Satou's "favorite" may bring even more complications to Yoshida's already chaotic life. Additional one-shots include: Volume 1: Kimi wa Happoubijin (You're Everyone's Friend) Volume 2: Kame no Koi wa Mannen (A Tortoise's Love Lasts For A Thousand Years), Koi wa Marunomi (Love is Swallowed Whole)

In the final days before a mysterious virus wiped out everyone over the age of 13 and left the world under vampire control, during that last spring season, a young boy and girl share a moment: "Hey, Guren? Do you think... even after we grow up, we can remain close like this forever?" Guren Ichinose enrolls at a Sorcery Training School located in Shibuya. The school is filled with students from prestigious sorcerer families, but Guren, coming from a humble background, is determined to overcome his perceived worthlessness. Among his peers, he encounters a girl who claims to be his childhood betrothed. As the world hurtles toward collapse, both the boy and the girl aim to gain strength. Thus begins the tale of a magic academy.

In "Eiga Koe no Katachi Special Book," Yaeko Nishimiya, a strict single mother, devotes herself to raising her hearing-impaired daughter, Shouko. Confronted with the challenges caused by Shouko's condition, Yaeko stays steadfast in her objective to cultivate her daughter into a self-reliant woman, employing whatever parenting methods she deems appropriate.

Sisti enrolls in a magical academy to refine her sorcery skills and uncover the mysteries surrounding the legendary Sky Castle. When her beloved mentor steps down, she is shocked to find her replacement is Glen—a perpetually tardy, indolent, and apparently incompetent instructor. How did such a person come to be chosen as the academy's top magician?

This sequel to Superior continues the tale of a hero who sets out to vanquish the demon queen, all while traveling with their greatest foe.

After millennia of solitude, most young men would lose their minds—but not Asley, an eternally youthful and foolish sorcerer. He has his faithful friend—er, familiar—Pochi, a Level 100 dog, to keep him company. When Pochi insists that Asley go outside for the first time in two centuries, Asley decides to re-enter society and test his magical abilities. His mission? Shed some unflattering titles from his repertoire and restore his reputation, or at least make it decent. A new world and exciting adventures await Asley after his long hermitage. He might help Pochi win the mysterious Familiar Feud, or he might lose all dignity and flee. Whichever comes first! No matter what, Asley has great evil to fight, a big world to save, and a little growing up to do—if he can endure Pochi's "friendly advice" along the way.

In the royal palace of the kingdom of Alba Forest, a solitary warning letter arrives. It reads: "We will claim the final treasure left by the late king to his beloved daughter, Violet." The message comes from a band of thieves called the "Three Beasts." Violet's life is thrown into chaos when she unexpectedly encounters one of them—a member who has the appearance of a crow.

Tokiwa, a college student, gets invited to a mixer by his classmate Suo. When he shows up with his friends, they find themselves face to face with three incredibly attractive men.

In the midst of criticism for his traditional bathhouse designs, Roman architect Lucius seeks solace in a nearby bath. Yearning for the tranquility of ancient Rome’s serene bathing culture, Lucius finds himself suddenly swept away by a powerful current through the drain and transported over 1,500 years into the future to modern Japan. There, he encounters peculiar foreigners with unique bathing traditions. Inspired by their customs, Lucius returns to his time and revolutionizes the bathhouse scene in Rome by opening Thermae Romae, a popular establishment that incorporates elements from both eras.

After being captivated by Masami Imamura's impressive drumming, second-year high school student Asuka Hirayama develops a strong interest in him. When she learns that Masami is the older brother of her close friend Taisen, Asuka begins to explore more about his life. However, discovering that he has hearing loss complicates her growing feelings. Despite her hesitation, Asuka is driven by an increasing sense of warmth toward him. "Kingyosou" follows a young woman's effort to build a connection with someone who has isolated himself from others. Through various challenges and emotional struggles, Asuka gradually closes the distance between them, moving forward one careful step at a time.

In "Bambi to Dhole," Yukimi, who goes by Bambi, serves on her school's student discipline committee, where she strictly locks out students who arrive late. Despite this, she secretly smokes on the rooftop. When Tetsu Nagasawa, nicknamed Tooru by everyone, transfers to her school, he quickly gains a reputation as a loner. He jumps over the fence after Bambi locks it and confronts her on the rooftop, breaking her cigarette in half, yet he shows remarkable kindness to a mother and child on the train. Although Bambi is already in a relationship, will Tooru, like a wolf, manage to win her heart?

Seventeen-year-old Issei Gotoukuji is the embodiment of flawless perfection. He possesses wealth, talent, intelligence, and good looks to complete the package. One day, he is struck by an unexpected urge to see something he had never cared about before: a girl's panties. Although his desire carries no actual sexual meaning, he is willing to do whatever it takes to catch a glimpse. Through his efforts, he also comes to understand things about human relationships that he had long remained ignorant of.

Awyn aspires to become the perfect gardener—and the perfect man—in order to win the heart of his human mistress. However, he accidentally awakens the demon Vyrde, and soon his village comes under attack by crusader knights. Desperate to protect the one he cherishes, Awyn swears loyalty to Vyrde in exchange for the power to wield a mighty demonic sword. What he does not realize is that his new demon mistress is plotting to kill the six angels who rule the world—so that she can take over. Then more foes appear, one of them armed with…a particle-ray cannon?!

Cha Sung-Min, the writer of "Swordmaster Sade," never realized how perilous his plot-hole-filled novel could turn out to be until he is reincarnated as Rasen Mayton—a pampered side character fated to die at seventeen. As if waking up in the body of an obnoxious, universally detested jerk wasn't bad enough, Sung-Min also finds that his rebirth occurred before his own story even began. With next to no understanding of the present timeline, can Sung-Min manage to stay alive in this uncharted world as House Mayton's youngest son?

In a world where forming a contract with a god grants abilities, Yuno, the third son of a renowned knight family, spent so much effort controlling his natural power that he became known as "incompetent." However, at the magical knight academy, where he was enrolled for reasons unknown, he met a nameless god who was also despised as "incompetent" just like him. After making a contract with this goddess and calling her "Athena," Yuno secretly vowed to make her the highest deity and decided to start trying a bit harder.

You wake up in a decaying mansion, where a woman with emerald eyes calls herself your Maid and addresses you as the Master of the house. Yet you remember nothing of your past, have no sense of identity, and even question if you are truly alive. The Maid offers to guide you through the mansion's empty halls, where she says you will witness the stories of the people who once lived there. She hopes that within these tragic tales, you might find hints about who you are.