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In the quiet town of Hiroshima, Haruto Kirishima enjoys a peaceful life until Yuzuki Eba, a mysterious girl from the city, suddenly moves in with him. Yuzuki, with her lively and unpredictable spirit, has left behind her bustling life in Tokyo to return to the tranquil countryside she remembers fondly from her youth, thrusting herself into Haruto’s world uninvited. Initially burdened by this unexpected living situation, Haruto finds himself navigating high school life with this clumsy, freeloading companion. However, as their relationship evolves, Haruto struggles between his growing feelings for Yuzuki and his secret crush on his classmate, Nanami Kanzaki. Despite the simplicity of rural living, Haruto faces complexities akin to those found in the dense cityscape. Through the lens of time’s unpredictable nature, "Kimi no Iru Machi" illustrates how a single day can unexpectedly unite strangers or just as quickly pull them apart. Included one-shot: Volume 6 - Yuna

Yamato Akitsuki, a bright and energetic boy, is excited to begin his high school life in Tokyo. Grateful for his aunt’s offer of a free room in her apartment building, he accepts without realizing it is an all-girls dormitory. His first day of school takes an interesting turn when Yamato notices a girl excelling at the high jump. Her skill and beauty captivate him, and he becomes determined to get to know her better. By chance, this girl, Suzuka Asahina, turns out to be his next-door neighbor. However, their interactions so far have caused Suzuka to form a negative impression of him. Despite these misunderstandings, Yamato decides to join the track team to try to make an impression on her. He soon finds himself developing into a promising sprinter in the 100-meter race. Balancing friendship and potential romance, Yamato dedicates himself to training, hoping to win Suzuka’s heart.

In his pursuit of filmmaking, Junpei Manaka stumbles upon a striking moment in middle school when he catches a glimpse of strawberry-patterned underwear against the backdrop of a sunset. Believing the girl to be his classmate, Aya Toujou, he makes efforts to get closer to her to recreate that memorable skirt flip for artistic reasons. However, when he encounters her the following day, she appears entirely different from the memory he cherishes. Just as Junpei considers starting anew, he comes across the school idol, Tsukasa Nishino, who confidently reveals she is wearing strawberry-patterned panties that day. Convinced that Tsukasa is the girl he seeks, Junpei devises a plan to confess to her, aiming to become her boyfriend and eventually capture footage of her underwear.

In "Sora no Otoshimono," Tomoki Sakurai is troubled by a recurring dream in which an unknown angel vanishes into the sky, saying, "The sky has captured me." One day, the dream changes, and the angel descends, urgently seeking his help. While napping in class, his childhood friend Sohara Mitsuki wakes Tomoki and notices his tears. Worried, she encourages him to consult Eishirou Sugata, an older student obsessed with "The New Continent," a mysterious aerial phenomenon that has no explanation. As the anomaly is about to pass over their town, Sugata suggests meeting at midnight to explore Tomoki's dream and gather information about The New Continent. Even though his friends do not show up, Tomoki arrives alone and witnesses an angeloid falling from the sky, who attaches herself to him and declares him her master. Sohara then forces Tomoki to join the New Continent Discovery Club, which Sugata is the only other member of. Together, the three investigate the mysteries of The New Continent, the angeloids, and the girl from Tomoki's dreams, uncovering truths that may be more dangerous than anticipated.

In a slightly futuristic world, Earth is under attack by interdimensional aliens known as the Nova. The story centers on Kazuya Aoi, a Japanese boy who enrolls at a special academy designed to train genetically enhanced girls called Pandoras to fight these aliens, alongside their male partners, known as Limiters, who can use a unique ability called "freezing" to immobilize enemies. Kazuya meets Satellizer el Bridget, an older girl who is the most powerful Pandora in her class but has yet to choose a Limiter. Despite warnings from his friends, Kazuya decides to become her Limiter.

Ichitaka Seto is a 16-year-old high school student who has secretly been in love with Iori Yoshizuki, a classmate who gained popularity after being featured in a magazine. Despite his feelings, Ichitaka has not confessed due to a painful rejection in his past. His opportunity for a connection arises when he is paired with Iori for the Freshman Welcoming Ceremony. After some initial difficulties, Ichitaka and Iori build a good relationship. However, the situation changes dramatically when Ichitaka's childhood friend, Itsuki Akiba, unexpectedly arrives and moves in with him. This sudden development complicates the relationships among the three from the very beginning.

A young man returns a lost wallet and cellphone to an attractive woman, sparking what seems like a destined connection between two strangers. While this scenario may sound ordinary, it grows more intriguing when the woman is revealed to be his upcoming homeroom teacher, and both possess a warped sense of morality. Complicating matters, the young man takes a small amount of money from the wallet before returning it—yet this situation would not be complete without the woman's rigid method of teaching a moral lesson to one of her students.

23-year-old Aoki Daisuke starts his teaching career at Futatsubashi Elementary School, where he is put in charge of Class 3-1. One of his students, Rin Kokonoe, is a sharp and playful girl who develops a strong infatuation with him and openly announces that she is his girlfriend. Even though it could threaten his position, Rin keeps chasing after her relationship with her teacher, adding more complications to the already tangled interactions among their friends, family, and fellow students.

Seiji Sawamura is a 17-year-old whose reputation as a fierce fighter and his notorious "Devil's Right Hand" have made him widely misunderstood. Though he has a genuinely kind nature and wants to end his 17-year run of being alone, his intimidating image keeps potential romantic partners away. Everything changes when Seiji wakes up one morning to find a girl named Midori in place of his right hand, and it turns out she has been secretly admiring him since middle school.

Youta Moteuchi, a high school student nicknamed "Dateless" due to his string of failed romantic attempts, is devastated when his crush Moemi confesses her love for his best friend Takashi. Seeking solace, Youta visits a video rental shop and unknowingly stumbles upon something magical: the charming girl from the videotape he rents steps out of the screen and offers to help him navigate his troubled love life. Included one-shot: Volume 15: Video Girl (pilot)

In "Ai Kora," Maeda Hachibei has an unusual obsession: rather than being attracted to whole people like most men, he is fixated on specific body parts. When he moves to Tokyo for school, he ends up living in a dorm with five young women, each representing one of his ideal physical traits—a remarkable pair of blue eyes, perfectly shaped breasts, a calmingly deep voice, and strikingly straight legs reminiscent of anime. Surrounded by this collection of beauty, can he keep his composure? Despite surface-level comparisons to "Love Hina," Hachibei’s predicament is truly unique and different from Keitaro’s. One-Shot: Volume 12 - "The Boy Who Heard Too Much"

On his twentieth birthday, Shizuka decides to spend the day alone at a hot spring. There, he accidentally comes across a drunk and unconscious woman, seeing her unclothed form for the first time. When he begins college, an old friend convinces him to join the travel and hot springs club, which consists mainly of women. Much to his surprise, the woman he saw at the hot spring, named Ruka, is also a member. Now, Shizuka must maintain a normal relationship with the club members while concealing his constant mental images of Ruka. His goal is to keep this awkward secret hidden from everyone. Additional one-shots: Volume 5: Katakoi Volume 10: Toori no Kado wo Magaru made

Two years after the events of Bloody Monday, a new threat emerges with the intention of destroying Japan. However, with Falcon missing, who will rise to face the deadly "Shooter of the Magic Bullet"?

In "The Ruler of the Land," Bi-Kwang is a dashing young warrior who becomes infatuated and somewhat dimwitted around attractive women. During his travels, he encounters an unnamed, highly skilled swordswoman looking for a legendary martial arts master. Bi-Kwang volunteers to assist her in exchange for an introduction to her gorgeous sibling. It soon becomes clear that the swordswoman is actually Hwa-Rin Dahm, the sister herself, and she alternates between disguises to progress the narrative. Bi-Kwang is immediately smitten with her, leading to a romantic subplot involving only the two of them. Set in a realm where various factions vie for control over the Murim, Bi-Kwang, despite possessing a natural aptitude for martial arts and lacking interest in them, makes a deal to escort Hwa-Rin to meet her grandfather, the last known witness to his disappearance. Their journey is fraught with adversaries and occasional reunions with old acquaintances. Through their adventures, Bi-Kwang grows and gains insight into the importance of martial arts, recognizing his previous misuse of his abilities.

Shinya is an unremarkable student, lacking athletic ability and plagued by a timid disposition that leaves him feeling insignificant. One day, he meets Haruna, a girl whose presence might change his fate. She identifies him as the Messiah, destined by the Lord to save her world, and offers to be his protector. Could this claim be true? Is his life of mediocrity simply a setup for such a significant role? Is he really the Messiah? And if he is, can he even save himself, much less an entire world? The story includes one-shots from Volume 4: Night Keeper and Volume 6: Exorcist.

In *If I See You in My Dreams*, Fuguno Masuo, a 24-year-old office worker who has been unlucky in love, has never been on a date. His hopes for romance are crushed after seeking advice from a fortune teller. But his luck changes when he meets the charming Nagisa Shiozaki at a matchmaking bar, where she reveals she shares his dating troubles. Determined to earn her affection, Masuo must compete with other suitors and the romantic advances of a colleague, all while navigating the awkward situations that keep ruining his plans.

At Tokyo Butei High, a specialized school that trains armed detectives known as "Butei," second-year student Tooyama Kinji has a hidden ability that triggers a "super mode" when exposed to certain stimuli. He keeps this secret to maintain a low profile. However, his quiet life is interrupted when he gets caught up in a bombing incident, where he meets Aria H. Kanzaki, a top-tier member of the Butei high school's "Assault" division.

Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old former gang member carrying a reputation as a pervert, unexpectedly secures a position as a teacher. The story follows Onizuka as he works to outsmart and earn the trust of his rebellious Class 3-4, a group determined to get him fired. Along the way, he must confront obstacles including the irritable, balding Vice Principal Hiroshi Uchiyamada, old enemies from his biker days, and his own unorthodox teaching methods. Despite these challenges, Onizuka perseveres, helping his students, pursuing the affections of teacher Azusa Futsuyuki, and striving to live up to his self-given title. This collection also includes the side story "GTO: Great Toroko Oppai♡" (Tomoko's Big Adventures).

In "Bakuman。", Moritaka Mashiro, a skilled middle school artist, feels uncertain about his future, expecting a dull life ahead. His outlook changes when Akito Takagi, an aspiring writer, finds one of Mashiro's drawings and suggests they team up to create a manga. Mashiro initially hesitates because his late uncle, a mangaka, died from overworking, but he is spurred on by his crush, Miho Azuki, who wants to become a seiyuu. Driven by a goal to craft a manga that could become an anime for Azuki to voice, Mashiro agrees. Azuki, who shares his feelings, promises to marry him once they both achieve their dreams. The story follows Mashiro and Takagi as they tackle the hurdles of getting their work published in Weekly Shounen Jump and striving to gain fame as mangakas. Their path balances between success and the risk of falling short like many other hopeful creators.

Takao Kasuga is a shy middle school student with a passion for reading, particularly Charles Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du Mal. He harbors a crush on his kind-hearted classmate and idol, Nanako Saeki. In contrast, Sawa Nakamura is a rude, indifferent student who shows little interest in school. One evening, Takao realizes he left his book at school and returns to retrieve it. There, he finds Nanako's recently worn gym clothes on the floor and, overcome by a strange impulse, steals them. Overwhelmed by guilt after his act, Takao tries to maintain his normal routine. However, Sawa, who witnessed the theft, has her own plans for him.

The difficulties of adulthood and the harsh realities of office work often make people wish they could go back to their younger years and choose differently. This feeling leads 27-year-old Arata Kaizaki to consider an unusual offer. After returning home from his part-time job, Arata is contacted by Ryou Yoake, a representative from the ReLife Research Institute, who presents an experimental program designed to improve his job prospects. The ReLife project plans to change Arata's appearance to that of a 17-year-old, allowing him to experience high school again for one year. After this trial ends, he will receive a job offer, something he has had trouble getting since leaving his previous job. Despite his doubts, Arata agrees to the strange arrangement. But his adult way of thinking and his lack of recent school experience make handling everyday life in high school harder than he expected.

In "Nana," Nana Komatsu is a dreamy and aimless high school student obsessed with romance. Although her attempts at love often fall short, she remains optimistic. On her 20th birthday, she heads to Tokyo hoping to rekindle a relationship. In contrast, Nana Osaki is fiery and confident. After joining a band in high school, she discovers a passion for music and develops feelings for a bandmate. When faced with a choice between her love life and her music, she chooses her career, leaving her boyfriend behind. Also on her 20th birthday, she boards a train to Tokyo, determined to make a name for herself as a top singer. Despite their different aspirations, these two women, coincidentally sharing the same name, find themselves sitting next to each other on the train. Eventually, they end up sharing the same apartment. Over time, a strong and unusual bond forms between them as they navigate the complexities of love, music, friendship, and loss.

On a normal morning, Naho Takamiya finds a mysterious letter in her mailbox, supposedly written by her future self from ten years later. The note describes events that are about to happen that day. Initially, Naho thinks it’s a joke, but her doubt fades when a new student, Kakeru Naruse, joins her class, just as the letter predicted. Driven by this revelation, Naho examines the letter’s contents more closely, which lists past regrets and urges her to change her actions. It becomes evident that these regrets are closely connected to Kakeru. Knowing that he won’t be part of her life or her group of friends in the future, Naho faces the challenge of altering fate. The story also includes the Haru-iro Astronaut (Spring-Colored Astronaut) series.

Seon Jin endures constant bullying at school because of his reserved personality and weak physique. Yet his greatest terror originates from his own father. To outsiders, Jin's father seems like a prosperous entrepreneur, a committed charity worker, and a caring family man. In truth, he is a psychotic murderer, and Jin is compelled to assist him. They successfully avoid police suspicion. When the father sets his sights on the fresh arrival, Yoon Kyun, Jin faces a decision: remain a silent accessory or oppose his father and gamble everything to rescue her from sharing the destiny of earlier victims.