Manga Like Ascendance of a Bookworm: I'll Do Anything to Become a Librarian! Part 2 - I'll Even Join the Temple to Read Books!

Kobayashi's everyday existence consists of the same wearying routine, capped off by evenings drinking with coworkers to unwind. But her monotonous life takes a turn when she opens her door one morning to find a dragon's enormous face staring back at her. The dragon, calling herself Tooru, shifts into a young woman wearing a maid outfit. She had encountered a drunk Kobayashi in the mountains the previous night, and now accepts Kobayashi's offer to stay with her as her private housemaid. Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid chronicles the everyday life of Kobayashi, her dragon maid Tooru, and various other dragons as they overcome their differences and grow closer together.

In Amberground, an artificial sun provides light only for the capital city of Akatsuki, while the rest of the land is locked in perpetual night. The farther one travels from the capital, the darker and more perilous the world becomes. In the regions of Yuusari and Yodaka, enormous armored insect monsters called Gaichuu threaten people by preying on their hearts. Despite these dangers, a special group of mail carriers known as Letter Bees bravely delivers letters across Amberground, risking their lives to battle the Gaichuu. Twelve-year-old Lag Seeing dreams of becoming a Letter Bee like Gauche Suede ever since their life-changing encounter five years ago, when Gauche "delivered" Lag himself as a letter sent by his missing mother. Determined to reunite with Gauche and uncover the truth behind his mother's disappearance, Lag sets out on a journey to become a Letter Bee.

Over a span of thirteen years, the narrative follows nineteen-year-old college student Hana, who meets and falls into a fairy-tale romance with a man who is a wolf. After tying the knot with the wolf man, Hana gives birth to two half-wolf children: her elder daughter Yuki, born during a snowstorm, and her younger son Ame, born on a rainy day. The four of them live quietly in a secluded corner of the city to keep the existence of the wolf children hidden. However, when the wolf man suddenly passes away, Hana decides to relocate to a remote rural town far away from the urban environment.

Amateur witch Makoto Kowata collects her belongings—including her black cat familiar—and goes to stay with her distant cousins in rural Aomori Prefecture, located in Japan's far north, in order to complete her training and attain full witch status.

Humans have been hunted nearly to extinction, leaving a world filled with strange and mysterious creatures. Deep in a forest, a lone Golem discovers "it"—a disheveled human child dressed in rags and bound in chains. Taking the child in, the Golem learns that her name is Somali and that she has no memory of her parents. As they spend time together, they develop a bond similar to that of a father and daughter. The Golem decides to abandon his duty as the Guardian of the Forest in order to search for Somali's parents, or at least any other surviving humans. For Somali, however, finding her parents is not her main concern—she believes she already has the only parent she needs. Somali to Mori no Kamisama follows the journey of Somali and the Golem as they seek out other humans, all while keeping Somali's true identity hidden for her own safety.

The General is a member of a villainous organization assigned to invade Earth and eradicate humanity. But even this alien being needs a break. The Rangers, a group formed specifically to stop the General and his allies, cannot prevent him from visiting pandas at the zoo, buying ice cream at a convenience store, and enjoying a well-earned day off from his evil activities.

Only three and a half inches tall, the diminutive girls Hakumei and Mikochi make their home in the forest. They dwell in a tiny treehouse, ride insects and birds for transportation, and craft umbrellas from leaves. Their small but heartwarming daily routines unfold in a magical world populated by tiny people and gods.

Marisa encounters a mysterious hermit near the Human Village. As she informs Reimu about this individual, the hermit is spotted sneaking around the Hakurei Shrine. She is Ibara Kasen, a peculiar, bandaged ascetic of unknown nature and ability, far more familiar with them and Gensoukyou than either suspects.

Rojica and Rakkasei enjoy a peaceful life in the countryside, discovering the whimsical and fascinating creatures that inhabit their world. Through their scholarly acquaintance Isaac, they come to learn about all sorts of bizarre human artifacts and the ancient civilization that once lived on their planet. A vinyl record and a twister mat are just a couple of items whose purposes remain mysterious! When they have nothing else to occupy them, Rojica and Rakkasei look into their peculiar neighbors: the secretive C3, who ventures into dungeons and slays strange beasts; the unsettling and rambling Mrs. Grace, who frightens Rakkasei; and Mrs. Massu, whose doting husband has never been seen by anyone. Yet the hidden and darker sides of those around Rojica and Rakkasei tend to show up unexpectedly, but even so, the adventure never seems to end.

The dark fantasy centers on high school sophomore Akihito Kanbara, who appears human but is actually half yōmu and impervious to injury due to his rapid healing. One day, Akihito encounters freshman Mirai Kuriyama as she seems poised to jump from the school rooftop. Mirai is ostracized because of her blood-manipulation ability, a power that is rare even among spirit world beings. After Akihito rescues her, strange and unsettling occurrences start to happen.

Fourteen-year-old Asumi Kamogawa is a petite girl who has a deep fascination with the stars and outer space. Ever since she was very young, she has been learning about the cosmos from a gentle ghost named "Lion-san," who wears a huge lion head and offers her wisdom. Despite some difficulties at home, Asumi decides to enroll at the Tokyo Space School. There, she quickly befriends several classmates: her childhood friend Shinnosuke Fuchuuya, who wears glasses and has a blunt, honest nature; Kei Oumi, a warm-hearted girl who was moved by images of Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon; Marika Ukita, a reserved but beautiful girl carrying her own secrets; and Shuu Suzuki, a bold and intelligent young man with a relaxed attitude toward life. Taking place in an alternate timeline where Japan's first crewed rocket crashed in 2010, Futatsu no Spica follows the coming-of-age journey of these high school students as they strive toward the stars.

Hakaba is a budding field linguist who studies how monsters communicate. When his professor gets injured in a hot-air balloon accident, Hakaba unexpectedly gets the chance to apply his expertise by traveling into the Netherworld to continue the professor's work. Upon reaching his first village, Hakaba encounters Susuki—the professor's daughter, who is half-werewolf and half-human. After getting used to the surroundings, the pair set off toward their first stop: the Cave of Goblins. Heterogenia Linguistic: Ishuzoku Gengogaku Nyuumon chronicles Hakaba and Susuki's expedition through the Netherworld as they record the languages and traditions of every monster they encounter.

In another world, not every moment is a life-or-death struggle. There is ample work to handle—from providing food for the community and crafting necessary goods—along with plenty of recreation and mischief. Follow Rimuru and their companions as they relax and savor their everyday lives.

A young witch named Nicola, despite a law forbidding humans from entering the demon realm, flees there seeking safety. After arriving, she encounters Simon, a traveling merchant who is a demon himself. He chooses to let her accompany him on his travels, even though she is human. As their friendship develops, the pair embark on many journeys across the demon world—some exciting, some charming, and some even a bit dangerous! Regardless of the situation, Nicola finds delight in discovering more about this strange realm, whether through visiting interesting locations, meeting new people, or exploring her own magical abilities.

Labyrinth Town is a fabled city split into ten districts, where both witches and diviners live. In the outermost sector of this maze-like town, numerous young girls start their training to join the "Urara"—women celebrated for their talent in divining solutions to the world's hardest questions. Chiya, a feral girl raised in the mountains among animals, is called to take her rightful spot as a first-rank urara. By joining their ranks, she seeks to divine the location of her mother, who disappeared long ago. Chiya soon makes three companions: the diligent Kon Tatsumi, the would-be witch Koume Yukimi, and the quiet Nono Natsume. With nothing but their own resourcefulness and a tenuous link to the gods, they embark on their path in the urara tradition.

In the late Victorian period, a race called beastkin exists—those born with animal ears and tails. Raised under government supervision from birth, every beastkin child is groomed to become an ideal servant for a human master. Mel is one such beastkin, but her clumsiness and shyness keep her from achieving her dream of being taken in by a master. Eventually, Mel is assigned to a young writer. This new master lives in isolation, with only the family maid, Colette, for company in a sprawling mansion. At first, the master shows little interest in having a beastkin servant, but as they grow to understand each other, their bond deepens and takes on a familial quality.

The story follows Doraemon, a robotic cat from the 22nd century who travels back in time to assist a schoolboy named Nobita Nobi. In addition to the regular manga volumes, their epic journeys to various destinations are chronicled in the Doraemon Long Stories books.

By day, the atelier's teachers devote themselves to instructing their apprentices. Once the children have gone to sleep, the night becomes theirs. Qifrey and his friend Olruggio especially look forward to this time, using the witching hours to craft unique and delicious meals for everyone in the atelier to enjoy.

Rudeus Greyrat has finally triumphed in the climactic battle at the Biheiril Kingdom. With that grueling fight behind him, he can finally relax and leave his adventuring life for good—yeah, right! Though the major conflict is over, the tale of the Jobless Reincarnation crew is far from finished. There’s still Norn’s wedding to hold, Lucie’s first day at school to experience, finding suitable spouses for Dohga and Isolde, and then... is that Ghislaine?! Brace yourself for a heap of mischief and excitement from the Mushoku Tensei world as the saga continues!

Konohana Kitan follows Yuzu, a new apprentice, and the other fox-eared girls working at the Konohatei hot spring inn. The entire staff lives by one guiding principle: no matter who a guest truly is, every visitor is treated as a god. That includes you. Let the warmth and care of Yuzu and the Konohatei team soothe your exhausted heart.

In the human village of Gensokyo, a rumor that a youkai is abducting drunk people suddenly spreads like wildfire, stirring fear and unease among the residents. Meanwhile, at the heart of the rumor—the Geidontei tavern—there is nothing unusual about its food and drink, nor its owner. When shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei learns of the situation, she attempts to fulfill her sworn duty by investigating the rumored establishment. However, the case leads her to someone entirely different: Geidontei's star employee, Miyoi Okunoda, whose existence seems as transient as a bubble.

Several centuries have passed since humanity's decline due to a drastic drop in birthrates. The most dominant species on Earth are now the "Fairies"—highly intelligent beings standing only 10 cm tall. I became a UN arbitrator between humans and fairies and returned to my hometown to assist my grandfather. Thinking the job would be simple, I visited one of the fairies' habitats to introduce myself, but...

There is a small restaurant in Tokyo called "Western Cuisine Nekoya." It seems entirely ordinary—except that every Saturday, its door leads to another world! A steady stream of unusual guests, from half-elves and samurais to dragons, halflings, and vampires, step inside, all united by one aim: to enjoy a truly mouth-watering meal.

Set in the year 298 of the gods' era, three elementary school girls—Sumi Washio, Sonoko Nogi, and Gin Minowa—are given a crucial duty: to become heroes and battle the Vertex, a mysterious foe assaulting Shinju-sama, the divine tree safeguarding Shikoku, the sole inhabitable region left on Earth. Unbeknownst to them, this struggle will demand a far greater price than they ever anticipated.