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After escaping from their orphanage, Rei and Seiko were lucky enough to be taken in by a kind-hearted wealthy old man. But since they have no idea how much longer he'll live, they live in constant terror of being cast out onto the streets once more. So they came up with a scheme—attend a top-tier school and put on the act of being heiresses from a wealthy family, all to land a rich partner who can support them for the rest of their lives. At least, that's how it was MEANT to go....

Raising the pitiful young prince into a wise ruler proved an arduous task, yet he grew into a depraved tyrant simply because his desires went unfulfilled. He spent his days reveling in the company of a fox spirit and even murmured carelessly into the ears of the 'court attendant,' warning them never to even dream of fleeing! In the end, where did the fox spirit's guidance go astray... Reborn to start over, but why does everything still appear unchanged?!

Miku Yamada has harbored a crush on Kyohei Fujioka since their middle school days. Determined to win his affection, she worked on improving her appearance and succeeded in getting closer to him. But Kyohei is completely dense when it comes to romance. No matter how many times Miku tries to convey her feelings, she always ends up failing. Because of her sharp attitude around him, Kyohei calls her a "cactus alien," though Miku has her reasons for acting that way. Will Kyohei ever realize what Miku truly feels? One-shots included: Volume 3: Sono Saki no Sweet Volume 4: Okosama Brat

Aihara Ryouji, a police detective, has been posted to department 0, where there's no need for a uniform and the cluttered headquarters features a full-length nude poster of a woman. This unit takes on the cases that headquarters can't decide what to do with, and their office is crammed with old files. Aihara wastes no time getting to work and soon finds himself caught up in a kidnapping case. Meanwhile, he's becoming acquainted with his handful of colleagues, and there's the potential for a romantic connection with an enthusiastic female officer.

This volume is part of the Sekai Meisaku Comic series. The volumes in the series are as follows: 1: Wakakusa Monogatari (KITAJIMA Yoko) 2: Jane Eyre (MAKI Miyako) 3: Hatsukoi (OKAMOTO Atsuko) 4: Hamlet (KASUYA Noriko) 9: Hakuchou no Mizuumi (MIYASHITA Sayuri) 10: Ashinaga Ojisan (KITAJIMA Yoko) 11: Tsubakihime (MINEGISHI Hiromi) 13: Zoku Wakakusa Monogatari 16: Tsumi to Batsu (MINEGISHI Hiromi) 19: Himitsu no Hanazono (SHIRO Akiko) 22: Utsukushii Polly (OKADA Kazu) 23: Romeo to Juliet (IZUMI Yoko) 27: Arashi no Naka no Kyoudai

Puppy dog Inunomi has been enjoying a very happy life with his affectionate master Yoshiya, who is exceptionally skilled at comprehending animals. One day, Yoshi-kun informs him that he must give him away to a close friend named Miryou. Before Inunomi can figure out why, Yoshi-kun vanishes, and Inunomi ends up with a different owner who is allergic to dogs and is actually a thief...? Note: Also featured in volume 1 of this series is the one-shot "Boku ga Ninpu datta Koro," which centers on a pregnant couple confronting the possibility of a complicated childbirth.

Raid, a beginner Edge Punisher in The World R:2, chooses to liquidate all his equipment and items to acquire a rare blade. Unfortunately, that sword catches the interest of a PK group, who target him, kill him, and take the weapon for themselves. Left dead, unarmed, and broke, Raid's situation seems hopeless—until he is unexpectedly rescued by a party of players belonging to the Seventh Division of the Moon Tree guild.

*Some of the author's earlier works were published by other publishers. They included Suzu ga Naru (鈴が鳴る)

Kyouhei's father agrees to let a friend's daughter live with them while the friend is overseas, despite Kyouhei being against it. As a typical rough teenager, he worries about seeming uncool. But Izumi, the new housemate, turns everything upside down. She is bold, ignores social norms, and is comfortable with nudity—far more modern than Kyouhei's traditional outlook. However, Kyouhei should not be underestimated; he is skilled with his practice sword since they live at a dojo.

An email is received. Flashbacks begin to play out. Taming the Bitch - idol training. In search of redemption. Inside a private room. It is time for a celebration. Masquerade. Lady Teacher's bloomers training. Go Go China Girl! Love you.

The marriage I had waited so long for turned into a complete nightmare from the very first day. Caught between a self-centered husband and his domineering mother, I was on the verge of losing it entirely... which is why I requested a divorce.

On September 21, 2010, Tohru Fujisawa goes to the AKB48 19th Member Selection Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament held at Nippon Budokan. Contributing to the AKB Observation Section, he draws a one-shot from his own point of view. Titled Repoman Soul!, it captures the spirit of the fans gathered at the AKB48 event.

Yoshiki Togawa's four-chapter manga serves as a prequel to J.J. Abrams' 2008 film Cloverfield. The story centers on Kishin Aiba, a Japanese high school student, who becomes trapped on a Tagruato freighter.

He declared that in that place, he was master and law. Sheikh Suliman El Khazir, a man of immense power, was used to getting what he wanted—and what he wanted was Beth as his desert bride. Despite her growing attraction, every instinct told Beth to resist. They came from different worlds: she was an independent woman, while he demanded a wife who would obey his every whim. Then he kidnapped her, and alone with the sheikh, Beth found it increasingly hard not to surrender to her desert destiny.

Original Twitter Comic

Original Twitter Comic

While on a high school field trip, a terrible incident took place. Paloma awakens to see two moons in the night sky, and soon finds herself surrounded by vampires who believe she is their goddess. Even more alarming, what will they do if they discover she is not? Welcome to the Vampire Academy.

Luna awakens one day to discover she has been reborn into a novel as the childhood friend of the male lead, Fersen. To make matters worse, he is a clueless idiot! Luna wants to cut off their friendship to save herself from being harassed by the other ladies, but no matter what she tries, Fersen refuses to leave her alone. Complications arise when she gets involved with the novel's villain, who despises Fersen even more than she does. Can Luna ever escape from this dimwitted male lead?

The chaos began with the cry of wild insects. Women who heard this sound transformed into the so-called "crazies," passing the condition on to other women and attacking only men. This catastrophe wiped out seventy percent of Japan's population, leaving the international community no choice but to seal the nation off from the rest of the world.

Yui runs away from home following an argument with her parents. While wandering through the city, she runs into an acquaintance who deceives her into joining a matchmaking service called Free Friends. Without fully understanding how it works, she passively waits for someone to reach out. By chance, the protagonist finds her profile and starts a conversation. They soon arrange to meet in a town filled with desire and...

On the day of Charlotte's wedding—Stefan's best friend—Stefan flies to Texas to join the celebration, but the fun comes to an end upon meeting Land, someone Stefan never wanted to see again. Stefan and Land's ill-fated relationship began 10 years ago at their first meeting. Stefan developed a crush on Land because of Land's beauty, but Land's first words were: "Charlotte always talked about a homo and was it you?" From that moment, Land became Stefan's enemy. Stefan tried everything to avoid him... yet they ended up bumping into each other at Charlotte's wedding.

The title story captures the bright, energetic spirit of a teenage girl riding a motorcycle down a road that leads to the sea. Alongside it, this gathering of essays and representative works from the author’s 1969 debut follows a young man who has reached the end of his wanderings.

*Note: Originally published on Shounen Jump Rookie, was later serialized on Comic Alive starting on December 25, 2021.*

After an extended period away, the young shaman Samizo Kohei comes back from the dead bearing a prophecy about the end of the world. He returns only partially intact—much of his body has been replaced by transplanted limbs and organs from his former friends, each of which retains its own distinct personality. He goes back to his home turf in Shinjuku, where he operates as a psychic surgeon out of an unlicensed clinic. In this role, he acts as the de facto protector of Shinjuku's underground, investigating paranormal murder cases with the help of a strange collection of other mystics and beings that are part human. At the same time, the people around him question what Kohei has truly become and whether he has come back to stop the apocalypse... or to set it in motion.

At the core of this story is the Yamata Empire's scheme to eliminate all negative karma throughout the galaxy using a massive device called the Nāga Generator. However, erasing negative karma requires atonement, and the Fuze Clan—a powerful Buddhist mystic family—seeks to halt this destructive process, as it could awaken the nine-headed Nāga and threaten not just the world but the entire universe. To counter this danger, the Fuze Clan summons Susano, the Shinto deity and Warrior God of Destruction, who is mighty and arrogant, with a violent streak. Susano must face many obstacles, including opposition from the Empire and from the clan leader's daughter, Seska—a spoiled sorceress corrupted by the power of negative karma and a potent magical formula.

My girlfriend, Nemuri Asahi, excels at her job and has an adorable appearance—she truly seems like the perfect woman. But even the capable and beautiful Nemuri has one critical weakness: she is hopeless at waking up?! A boyfriend who wants her out of bed versus a girlfriend who refuses to rise! The ruthless romantic comedy clash over sleep begins!

Assobot Goku is the most powerful and notoriously troublesome assobot around, and he and his gang steal whatever they want without a shred of remorse. But when he sets his sights on Miroku Village and encounters a mysterious youth named Sanzou playing an unusual harmonica, he finds himself in over his head. Why does Sanzou seem to know Goku? And what ties them both to a prophecy that predicts the world's destruction?

Affair is a short story collection from a mangaka known for crafting strongly masculine male characters. Shiuko Kano is celebrated for depicting genuine adult relationships, and while Affair is somewhat tamer than her typical work, it still stays true to her style. The stories include former high school friends reuniting, two yakuza successors finding common ground beyond their criminal dealings, and colleagues upping the ante during an after-work mahjong session.

In this story, sixth princess Edith-sama transitions from one kind of confinement to another—both literal and emotional—when she is taken to the Seiji canyon for her marriage to Leica, the tribal leader who lives there. After her arrival, Leica's brother, Jui, guides her through the verdant environment. "Once you step onto this island, you are no longer a princess." "I am the sixth princess of the Gion Kingdom, here to be wed. Without that title, I have nothing." "Then... we are all alike. Every one of us starts with nothing." As Edith ponders Jui's words, she begins to discover her genuine value.

Kosuke Fujishima, the creator of Ah! My Goddess, offers Paradise Residence, a story set in the first dormitory at Kikka Institute, which is managed by an elementary school girl acting as dorm mother. The narrative focuses on Hatsune Takanashi, a spirited and blunt resident of the Kikka Academy girls' dorm. She is known for struggling to wake up in the morning and for her dislike of natto, while a powerful drive for conquest ranks among her key motivations.

A 4-page spin-off series.

Natsuki, the overlooked son of a famous artist, returns to his family home hoping to find valuables to sell. He encounters Asou, a courteous, fragile-looking art student living there with his mother's permission, who mistakes him for a thief. Asou's true nature differs greatly from Natsuki's initial impression, especially after a visit to a notorious gay bar reveals his darker side. When Natsuki confronts Asou about his behavior, he learns the truth about Asou's disturbing character. In another story, reserved Igarashi lives in an apartment with his friend and coworker Ichikawa. Although Ichikawa frequently brings new women over and pries into Igarashi's life, their friendship is strong and real. Noticing Igarashi's reliance on convenience store meals, Ichikawa starts cooking for him, deepening their bond. Unaware that Igarashi is gay, their dynamic becomes complicated when Igarashi brings home an ex-boyfriend. After the ex leaves, Ichikawa returns early unexpectedly, revealing Igarashi's sexual orientation.

A narrative focusing on the male idol band "Silver Purple" and the two girls who abruptly appear in their lives.

In the story Omi Sensei no Binetsu, a young man returns to his old school as a teacher and encounters a student who looks strikingly similar to a male classmate from his past whom he once harbored feelings for.

A mysterious girl, Alice, descends from the sky. Prepare yourselves—this is not the Alice tale we all know. Note: The chapter count includes a prologue.

After nine years away, Kendra returns to her hometown with her daughter to take over the estate her grandfather left behind. To restore the old mansion she'd abandoned, she hires a construction company—and there she comes face-to-face with Brodie, a man who was infamous as a troublemaker back in his childhood. Having been brought up by her stern grandfather, Kendra feels a confusing mix of attraction and aversion toward this free-spirited guy. She decides it's safest to keep her distance, terrified that he might discover the secret surrounding her daughter's birth. But as she starts to see the unexpected side of Brodie's true character, her resolve to keep her heart shut begins to waver.

It's a crisis! Tooru Takasugi, a 17-year-old active yankee, is on the verge of failing out of school. His mother, at her wit's end, hires the charming tutor Naito Kishi. Can this knight in carefully pressed clothes save Tooru from academic disaster? And why does Tooru get flustered every time he is near Kishi? *Note: Includes four extra chapters.

After hearing live rock music for the first time, Fujiwara Motomu—who goes by Fuji Cue—found himself desperately wanting to join the scene. He ran into a member of the band "Blue Bears" at a convenience store and begged to become part of the group. The band member challenged him to earn the top spot at the Japan Academy of Music (J.A.M.) before he could join. Motivated, Fuji Cue began practicing guitar immediately and surprisingly passed the J.A.M. entrance exam. At orientation, he learned that he would be paired with someone for a live show at the Welcome Convention. His partner turned out to be Hoshikawa Uta, an incredibly gifted singer who is painfully shy and has trouble performing on stage. Can this mismatched pair pull off a successful concert, and will Fuji Cue eventually reach his dream of being the best?

After finishing high school, Minori enrolls in art school despite her mother's objections. Immersing herself in her studies, she crosses paths with two male classmates: Fujioka Takashi and Kagami Touma. Kagami's confidence and kindness lift others up, while Fujioka's self-assurance is inspiring. With their help, Minori finally conquers the challenges that have plagued her all her life. But what happens when one of them develops deeper feelings...? (Includes 2 extra chapters.)

In "Sacred Dream," a science fiction writer falls into a coma after a stroke, yet continues to experience extraordinarily surreal dream worlds. His doctor creates an innovative device to enter these dreams, with the goal of guiding the author back to consciousness.

In an ancient-style parallel world, a comedic system makes cultivation a game of cautious turtling. "Master Xu, the fault is mine. Your time is nearly up, and I still couldn't help you break through." "Don't worry. I won't die." "I'm the one to blame. If I'd secured more Foundation Establishment Pills for you, you wouldn't have..." The pride of the sect knelt low, sobbing loudly. Xu Fan gazed at his senior disciple, realized words alone would never console him, and simply produced a Foundation Establishment Pill and swallowed it. In that instant, a divine light of five colors flooded the entire surrounding world.

On the second day of June, 1582, during the closing days of the Sengoku period, the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga stands on the verge of his ultimate ambition—unifying all of Japan. Yet Akechi Mitsuhide turns against him, resulting in Nobunaga's death at the Honno-ji Incident. However, his overwhelming ambition proves stronger than the flames that consume him, and thus his true story begins. "Nobunaga no Yabou: Rinne Tenshou" is a manga adapted from KOEI’s well-known game "Nobunaga's Ambition," produced to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Rather than dying at Honno-ji, Nobunaga unexpectedly travels back two decades, waking up at a mountain encampment as his army prepares to invade Mino. Armed with foreknowledge of future events, Nobunaga must now face off against history itself. Can his ambition finally be realized?

This collection brings together nineteen separate works: "Denjin-sama," "Siesta," chapters three through seven of "Suiton Kikou," "Tori no Mi," "Cycling Life," "Mushroom Garden," "Mayonaka no Rakkasei," "Sleep Walker," "Shikakui Kumo," "Jiban Ryuu no Hone," "Saigo no Game," "Switch," as well as chapters seventeen and eighteen from "Kazamidori Niwa," and "Nigemizu."

This manga is an adaptation of the 1992 direct-to-video adventure. Kazamatsuri Shin is an ordinary, everyday motorcycle racer. His father, Daimon, is a scientist working to eliminate all infectious diseases by using genetic alteration to make the human body stronger. As a dutiful son, Shin volunteers to take part in his father's experiments. Unfortunately, his father's research partner, Onizuka Giichi, has other intentions for the research. As events spiral out of control, Shin must keep himself and his family safe from the clutches of Onizuka, the CIA, and a mysterious organization known as 'The Foundation...' as the powerful Shin Kamen Rider!